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Thanks again to Xenogears and Becus25 we have new version CFW Enabler!

Changelog…

Downloads

PSP Custom Firmware Enabler 3.60 (45)

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Our favorite wizards are back for their sixth year at Hogwarts School of WitchCraft and Wizardry. In this installment Professor Dumbledoor needs Harry to learn more about Lord Voldemorts (a.k.a. Tom Riddle) past in order to find out where he hid his soul, which has been split into seven pieces called Horcruxe’s. Harry must travel through Hogwarts and many other destinations dueling it out with students and Death Eaters alike while continuing his education at school and various other academic obligations. As always there is new characters to add to the mix such as Professor Slughorn, who is Harry’s potions teacher and source of information about Lord Voldemorts past.

But I Am the Chosen One…

Patience is a virtue in this chapter of the Harry Potter saga because there is a lot of running around to be done. For instance, you are assigned missions throughout the game given to you by teachers, students, and various other people. As you run throughout the castle you are given clues by students and teachers of where you should be headed. The only problem is that once you’ve made it to the person or place you were told to go, a bunch of other tasks are added to the list. It gets a bit predictable once you go through it enough times. There are also little mini games throughout the game you can play for fun, and to earn items to trade for other items and so forth.

Quiddich is here…and it sucks. I was so exited to play Quiddich when I first started playing this game, but boy was I disapointed. It’s just an aerial view of the Quiddich stadium, and the players look like little Matchbox cars floating aimlessly into one another. I couldn’t figure out what the hell was going on the first time I played it because I was in shock of how bad it looked. Get the ball, dodge your opponent, get to the goal, and throw the ball in. Repeat until you win and voila, you’ve just won Quiddich. They could have made this part of the game on the old Super Nintendo. I’m talkin 16 bit graphics man, and controlling your player is a royal pain in the arse.

Speaking of Controls and Graphics…

I’ve haven’t been looking forward to doing this review because I’m a Harry Potter fan, and this game just gives it a bad name. The graphics just don’t look good. Harry’s head is too big and everything just looks too cartoony. I haven’t really come to expect much from the Harry Potter Game series because I’ve played all the other games and they weren’t that great. Basically what I’m trying to say is that this games suckyness comes as no big surprise. The graphics look like crap and the controls are a mess. You can only cast spells on books, plants, spider webs and stupid little things which is just plain lame. Even the Order of the Pheonix’s spell casting style and options were better.

The only good things about this game is the dueling sequences and the music, and I guess the mini games too. Obviously the music was straight out of the movie so they couldn’t have messed that up too much. The dueling is (just a little) fun because you get to shoot someone with your wand, but even this blows because you just stand there while you shoot and block…shoot and block…shoot and block. The spells take an hour to get to your opponent and they go down way too easy. The mini games are a mix between bowling and pool, mixed with a little pin ball. Some of the games are reminiscent of the old “remember the card and find the ones that match” games which I always had fun with, but all in all I would have to say to skip out on this one unless your a straight up die hard fan. I give it a 2 out of 5 stars.

No cheats yet.

Trailer

Yes you can convert all your hard work from Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G!

The process is a bit complicated but it does work.  The folks at minegarde are working hard to help users get their save files converted.  Stop by their forums for the full conversion guide!

Please note that registration is required at the minegarde forums to see the post…

Go Here to get started: Minegarde Save file conversion thread

Good old 8 bit gaming is making another trip to the video game world again, I think he misses us. Good thing they used a really long name so people have to look twice. Your character (basically you) is a pickaxe, and your landlord (or in this case the overlord) is trying to destroy the world. He can’t very well destroy the world without a good pickaxe. So your job is to create dungeons in the ground and hide your overlord from all the heroes who have come to save the day, in hopes that once they kill you the world will be at peace. It is up to you to create a safe dungeon to hide your overlord, and create enough obsticles for the heros so that they can’t find him.

At your disposal are goblins and monsters. Place them throughout the dungeon to protect your overlord. This is where it gets complicated. Each monster lives and eats in different environments underground so you can’t just put them where you want. You must keep all their attributes and weaknesses into consideration while placing them throughout the dungeon or they will die, and dead monsters don’t keep heros away.

Now that you’ve got that to worry about, don’t forget that you must take care of the ground so that your goblins can survive. Also, the heros are vulnerable to the different kinds of ghouls and earth so you must think ahead. This is obviously a strategy game so put your thinking hats on.

This game will be released in July and it sounds interesting. Stay tuned for more news and reviews.

Thanks again to Xenogears and Becus25 we have new version of this fantastic homebrew!

Changelog…

• Fixed a bug with the game for the network infrastructure
• Improved system for updating network.
• Improved the Mac faking system
• Improved system plugins
• Enhanced the program’s inception, is now a second faster.
• Improved the error handling on installation

Downloads
Customer Firmware Enabler 3.50 (17)

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Source: DAX Forums

The latest Playstation store update…

Qore

Qore Annual Subscription – June 2009 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to developers and their games, from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and the third-party community, where the audience member can freely navigate through the content.
File size: 1.12 GB

Qore Episode 13 – June 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 13 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network showcases a hero’s evolution in inFAMOUS and enters the ring for Fight Night Round 4. Veronica Belmont auditions for the Frag Dolls. An exclusive inFAMOUS theme and Qore T-shirts for Home are available to all purchasers. In addition, all purchasers will receive the PSone classic Spyro the Dragon (Limited time offer, expires July 31, 2009). Annual subscribers will also receive the full game of High Velocity Bowling.
File size: 1.12 GB

PSone Classics PS3 / PSP

Metal Gear Solid ($9.99)
The game that helped make Metal Gear into one of the biggest franchises in video game history has been re-born! Experience the first Metal Gear to appear on the PlayStation platform, Metal Gear Solid, marks the series’ jump into 3D graphics and true stealth action gaming.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 780 MB

Game Demos (free)

NCAA Football 10 Demo
Now you can settle who has the most school pride once and for all with NCAA Football 10. The all-new Season Showdown ensures that everything you do counts toward your goal of helping your school become the best in the nation. From all-new risk-reward strategic gameplay options to the revolutionary online create-a-school feature TeamBuilder, make a historic run for the national championship with NCAA Football 10.
File size: 1.90 GB

Add-on Game Content

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Jester Signature Livery Pack (free)
Make your vehicle stand out from the crowd with this exclusive MotorStorm Pacific Rift livery pack, available for a limited time only from PlayStation Store.
Reminder: to use this download, you must own MotorStorm Pacific Rift.
File size: 100 KB

Cross Edge Wanderer Pack (free)
In need of some stronger healing items? We’ve got you covered!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Power-Up Pack (free)
Scale up your skills with these ability-enhancing items.
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Departure Pack (free)
Did you bring your handkerchief, tissues, and a few extra cure items? If not, look no further!
File size: 111 KB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com

• “Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits Theme” – S.U.P.R.A.H.U.M.A.N (free)
• “Fly One Time” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)
• “Number With No Name” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)
• “Shimmer & Shine” by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)
• Ben Harper and Relentless7 Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Fly One Time,” “Number With No Name,” and “Shimmer & Shine” by Ben Harper and Relentless7.

File sizes: 32 MB – 44 MB (singles), 110 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visitwww.RockBand.com.

• “Back From the Dead” — Spinal Tap ($1.99)
• “Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare” — Spinal Tap ($1.99)
• “Saucy Jack” — Spinal Tap ($1.99)
• “Warmer Than Hell” — Spinal Tap ($1.99)
• Spinal Tap Pack 1 ($6.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack featuring “Back From the Dead,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare,” “Saucy Jack,” and “Warmer Than Hell” by Spinal Tap.
• “Bring Me to Life” — Evanescence ($1.99)
• “Call Me When You’re Sober” — Evanescence ($1.99)
• “Weight of the World” — Evanescence ($1.99)
• Evanescence Pack 1 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack featuring “Bring Me to Life,” “Call Me When You’re Sober,” and “Weight of the World” by Evanescence.

File sizes: 14 MB – 33 MB (singles), 86 MB – 98 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

Mini Ninjas E3 Trailer
File size: 75 MB (HD)

PS3 Themes

American Pride Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.71 MB

Jungle Jane Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.69 MB

Warrior Girls Theme ($1.49)
File sizes: 6.32 MB

Azmodeus Dark Angels Theme 3 ($1.49)
File sizes: 4.35 MB

4th of July Pinups Theme ($1.49)
File sizes: 3.15 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 ($19.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Scott Mitchell, the leader of the ghosts, is sent south of the Panama border to eliminate guerrilla forces believed to be trafficking high-tech weapons to rebel forces.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 665 MB

PSP Themes

American Pride PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 595 KB

Jungle Jane PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 425 KB

Warrior Girls PSP Theme ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 540 KB

Azmodeus Dark Angels PSP Theme 5 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 571 KB

Azmodeus Dark Angels PSP Theme 6 ($0.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 551 KB

Source: PSN

Thanks again to Xenogears and Becus25 we have new version of this fantastic homebrew!

Changelog…

- Improved options menu.
- Fixed a problem with the network upgrade.
- Version 5.51 on the menu version.txt.
- Distorting the MAC Address
- Enhanced patching HEN.

Downloads
Customer Firmware Enabler 3.30 (23)

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Wololo has released an update to Wagic, Magic the Gathering.  If you haven’t guessed yet, Wagic is Magic The Gathering for your PSP.  Boasting over 2100 cards, a card store, and an AI to play against, this is a must have for any MTG Fan…

Here is the changelog:

Counterspells finally work! Blue decks now get all their power back. Plus, the AI doesn’t complain if you keep counter its spells and play the bad guy 

Source: Wololo
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Demo

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker was announced at E3 and this game looks incredible and sounds incredible.  PSP owners should be looking out for this game to be released some time next year.  For now though we have a trailer to get us warmed up…

Trailer

Gamestop is offering free demo disks for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.  You just have to stop and and pick it up.  Supplies are limited though.  If you miss out on the demo disk you can pick it up on PSN…

Source: Gamestop