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Some time today, Sony will be updating the US Playstation Store with new goodies for us to download.  One of the titles coming today is Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman!  If you haven’t had the chance to, visit the Playstation Store and check out the demo released a few weeks ago.  I personally found it very fun and strategizing how the eco system of my dungeon was going to operate and fend off heroes was quite addicting.

You can also read the iGamerz preview for this release Here

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Some questions posted on the PSN Blog were answered by the producers of GT PSP. Dialogue below…

Could we expect any compatibility of Gran Turismo PSP with Gran Turismo 5 (like Resistance: Retribution with Resistance 2)? – TRIX_BOL

Polyphony has always pushed the hardware boundaries of every console it’s been released on…and while this isn’t really answering your question, it does leave it open for you to imagine the possibilities.

Is GT PSP going to have DLCs (such as new cars, tracks, etc..)? – TRIX_BOL

We’re planning on having 800+ cars right out of the box, which is pretty much a lifetime’s worth of racing (I’m still unlocking cars from GT4). With that sort of breadth and reach of options, having DLC would be like tossing water into the ocean.

Will cars get damaged on GT PSP? – TRIX_BOL

Damage? No. 800+ cars, 35 tracks, on-the-go awesomeness, and a lifetime’s worth of racing, yes.

Will we see Porche, Lamborghini in the PSP version? – wbrinkman

Our car selection is pretty broad — there is a lot of candy, that’s for sure — but as far as flavors, you’ll just have to wait a bit more.

Will there be a downloadable demo of Gran Turismo for the PSP? – grashopper

We wish we can provide one, but at this time, there are no plans. We are focusing our efforts on Gran Turismo and GT5.

It appears that the AI car count is 3 cars on track. Counting you, there would be 4 cars in the race. Wouldn’t it have been better to drop the framerate of the game from 60 to 30 and increased the car count? – grashopper

We went through many experiments but came to the conclusion that having three opponents gives you the best portable racing experience while maintaining the Gran Turismo level of quality.

Cmon fellas…GT5 Prologue update? Eh, eh? Custom soundtracks? Maybe trophies, a lobby system? Screenshot function? – FoomMan

Sorry FoomMan, we’re around the bend and down the straight: the team’s main focus at this point is making sure GT PSP (and GT5) are in your hands.

Source: PSN Blog

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

Changelog…

Free UMD Region.

French language.

Network update fixed.

Version patching improved.

SHA1 verification of installation.

CFW flashing system improved.

Code improved.

Pops flashing improved.

PBP is now smaller.

Downloads

PSP Custom Firmware Enabler 3.60 (45)

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Source: Sceners

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

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

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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Source: DAX Forums

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

Downloadable Games

Heavy Weapon ($9.99)
Mount an assault on the enemy like never before with Heavy Weapon and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system! Launch your mission as an atomic tank to collect power-ups from friends and engage the enemy! Choose Mission or Survival modes to blast your way through 19 exciting stages or see how long you can stand against the enemy. Heavy Weapon features new and unique PLAYSTATION 3 system trophies!
ESRB: E10+
File size: 48 MB

Gunstar Heroes ($4.99)
The Gunstar 9 planet was peaceful for many years until the vicious dictator, Colonel Red, kidnapped the Gunstar twins’ older brother and used mind control to make him his slave. You’ll face many different enemies and bosses as you battle to stop the dictator from unleashing “Golden Silver the Destructor” with apocalyptic consequences!
ESRB: E
File size: 35 MB

Bomberman ULTRA ($9.99)
Because you demanded it! Bomberman ULTRA gives everyone who picks up the controller the chance to bomb their way to victory. Hop online to play against up to 8 people from around the world! Pick from any of 14 levels and mix and match over 50 character costumes with over 150,000 possible combinations! Stat-tracking leaderboards will show just how good you are!
ESRB: E
File size: 71 MB

PSone Classics PS3 / PSP

Medal of Honor Underground ($5.99)
The classic Medal of Honor franchise is back! Germans have invaded your country. Now you must take the battle underground and lead the resistance in the fight against tyranny.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 474 MB

Game Demos (free)

Heavy Weapon Demo
Mount an assault on the enemy like never before with Heavy Weapon and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system! Download the demo now to launch your mission as an atomic tank to collect power-ups from friends and engage the enemy! Choose Mission or Survival modes to blast your way through 19 exciting stages or see how long you can stand against the enemy. Heavy Weapon features new and unique PLAYSTATION 3 system trophies!
File size: 48 MB

Bomberman ULTRA Demo
Because you demanded it! This demo of Bomberman ULTRA gives everyone who picks up the controller the chance to bomb their way to victory. You can play offline against 2 CPU opponents in the traditional Bomberman game mode in the classic Bomberman arena! In the full game you can hop online to play against up to 8 people from around the world! Pick from any of 14 levels and mix and match over 50 character costumes with over 150,000 combinations!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 71 MB

Add-on Game Content

Killzone 2 Flash & Thunder Pack ($5.99)
Download this Killzone 2 pack for a trip down memory lane with two classic multiplayer maps from the original Killzone, updated with new, even more brutal gameplay environments. Revisit the Vektan shores in Beach Head and battle through the wastelands of the Southern Hills.
File size: 169 MB

LittleBigPlanet ICO Costume Pack ($5.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this pack and pay homage to characters from the critacally aclaimed ICO Franchise!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Gaius costume ($1.99)
Pulled from the critically acclaimed PS2 adventure- Shadow of the Colossus, get this new costume and dress up as the Colossus Gaius!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Quadratus costume ($1.99)
Pulled from the critically acclaimed PS2 adventure- Shadow of the Colossus, get this new costume and dress up as the Colossus Quadratus!
File size: 1.04 MB

LBP Ico costume ($1.99)
Pulled from the critically acclaimed PS2 adventure, ICO, get this new costume for LittleBigPlanet and make your Sackboy resemble the brave horned hero of the game.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Wander costume ($1.99)
Pulled from the critically acclaimed PS2 adventure – Shadow of the Colossus, get this new costume and dress up as Wander, the brave hero of the game.
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Yorda costume ($1.99)
Pulled from the critically acclaimed PS2 adventure- ICO, get this new costume and dress up as Yorda, the main character companion.
File size: 1.04 MB

MotorStorm Atlas 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

The Last Guy Add-on ($1.99)
You are the chosen one, a zombie hero from the Himalayan mountains, and it is up to you to rescue the last survivors on Earth by leading them to safety through zombie-infested streets. Make your way through 15 detailed real-world cities, shown from a classic arcade style overhead view, and lead them to the Escape Zone before time runs out in this frantic, addictive game.
File size: 68 MB

Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island ($12.99)
Get this pack and head over the suspension bridge at the end of 4th Street to reach Big Surf Island! A whole new location packed with gameplay.
File size: 100 KB

Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 ($9.99)
Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 continues the addictive COD multiplayer with 4 new maps. Battle to control the river in “Banzai” featuring a waterfall and hidden caves. In “Corrosion” face your enemy in a shattered train yard and in “Sub Pens” struggle over a bombed-out submarine base. And Zombies return in “Shi No Numa” (Zombie Swamp) with new Trophies and flaming Hell Hounds.
File size: 729 MB

DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM 2 DWG2 – Pack 7 (free)
Focus! Defeat all the squad leaders within the time limit. Every 100 units defeated will extend the time limit. Once all squad leaders have been defeated, you can obtain the license for the Musha Gundam Mk I or II! Remember, they’re mobile suits, not people! Whatever that means…
File size: 128 KB

DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM 2 DWG2 – Pack 8 (free)
Decisions… decisions…Two longtime foes and their selfish fighting is wreaking untold havoc and destruction! You must end their stalemate by joining one of the forces and defeating the other! Which side should you join? I don’t know, flip a coin or something.
File size: 112 KB

DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM 2 DWG2 – Pack 9 (free)
True Dynasty Warriors Gundam II! Surface Edition! Just when you think you’re done with this mission. It comes crawling back. This time you will face off against the greatest Gundam pilots the universe has ever known! If you can survive this ordeal, your name will be renowned forever as the greatest Gundam pilot in the universe… on land.
File size: 100 KB

DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM 2 DWG2 – Pack 10 (free)
True Dynasty Warriors Gundam II! Space Edition! Just when you think you’re done with this mission. It comes crawling back. This time you will face off against the greatest Gundam pilots the universe has ever known! If you can survive this ordeal, your name will be renowned forever as the greatest Gundam pilot in the universe… in space.
File size: 100 KB

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

• “Adrenalina” by Finley ($1.99)
• “Cadillac Solitario (Live)” by Loquillo y Trogloditas ($1.99)
• “The Bitter End” by Placebo ($1.99)
• European Track Pack 06 ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “The Bitter End” by Placebo, “Cadillac Solitario (Live)” by Loquillo y Trogloditas and “Adrenalina” by Finley. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File sizes: 31 MB – 59 MB (singles), 121 MB (track pack)

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

• “Aces High (Live)” — Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “2 Minutes to Midnight”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “Run to the Hills (Original Version)”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “Number of the Beast (Original Version)”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “The Trooper”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “Can I Play with Madness”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “The Clairvoyant”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “Wasted Years”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live)”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “Powerslave”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “Fear of the Dark (Live)”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• “Iron Maiden (Live)”— Iron Maiden ($1.99)
• Iron Maiden Pack 01 ($19.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Iron Maiden 01. This pack includes “Aces High (Live),” “2 Minutes to Midnight,” “Run to the Hills (Original Version),” “Number of the Beast (Original Version),” “The Trooper,” “Can I Play with Madness,” “The Clairvoyant,” “Wasted Years,” “Hallowed Be Thy Name (Live),” “Powerslave,” “Fear of the Dark (Live),” and “Iron Maiden (Live)” by Iron Maiden.

File sizes: 26 MB – 60 MB (singles), 473 MB (track pack)

Sonic Unleashed Empire City & Adabat Adventure Pack ($2.99)
Download all-new Empire City & Adabat adventures! For the final downloadable pack, play four daytime & four nighttime stages that range from a high-rise metropolis to an exotic jungle strewn with ancient ruins. This pack includes three brand new stages and three new missions. Be sure and download the other location packs to unleash the full Sonic experience!
Note: These stages are accessed in Empire City & Adabat, so unlocking Empire City & Adabat are requirements to play these additional stages.
File size: 585 MB

Saints Row 2: The Unkut Pack (free)
Pimp out your personality with over 60 brand new customization items including Unkut watches, necklaces, bracelets, shirts, jeans, and hoodies. Show your love for the Row with 16 brand new tattoo options.
File size: 53 MB

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X – Supremacy Pack ($9.99)
Secure a powerful fleet of 16 mainstay and prototype aircraft and fight for supremacy in online and single player modes. This download combines three packages: the US Eagles pack, the European Assault pack, and the Russian Falcons pack.
File size: 1.95 MB

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 Spyglass Hill Golf Course ($7.50)
Discover Pebble Beach’s hidden gem, Spyglass Hill. This course is consistently ranked as one of America’s Greatest Public Courses and is known for having some of the toughest holes on the PGA Tour. Watch out for holes 6, 8 and 16 in particular and be ready for a great challenge.
File size: 231 MB

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 Course Pass ($2.25)
Instantly unlock all the courses in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 with this download. You can play through the game to unlock each of these courses or unlock them all now.
File size: 100 KB

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 Apparel (x16) ($1.50 – $2.25)
Use Apparel to increase your created golfer’s Attributes. Note: You can play through the game in order to unlock and purchase each item individually, or unlock and purchase the entire collection now.
File size: 100 KB each

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 Equipment (x16) ($1.50 – $2.25)
Use Equipment to increase your created golfer’s Attributes. Note: You can play through the game in order to unlock and purchase each item individually, or unlock and purchase the entire collection now.
File size: 100 KB each

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 Intermediate, Advanced and Expert Clubs (Drivers, Woods, Irons, Wedges and Putters) (x15) ($1.50 – $1.99)
After your purchase, don’t forget to take your new clubs to the in-game Club Tuner so that you can customize your clubs to match your personal play style. Note: You can play through the game in order to unlock and purchase each item individually, or unlock and purchase the entire collection now
File size: 100 KB each

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 Max Stats Costumes ($3.75)
Max out your original golfer’s Attributes. Save yourself the time of building up your golfer, and instantly set all Attributes to 12!
File size: 100 KB

Game Videos (free)

PAINalympics Trailer
File size: 70 MB (HD)

Fat Princess Developer Diary Video 2
File size: 225 MB (HD)

Burnout Paradise Big Surf Island Trailer
File size: 96 MB (HD)

Cell Factor Launch Trailer
File size: 15 MB (SD) 47 MB (HD) 73 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

Bomberman ULTRA Theme (free)
File size: 4.30 MB

Terran 3020 PS3 Theme ($1.49)
File size: 4.76 MB

Anime Snipers PS3 Theme ($1.49)
File sizes: 3.60 MB

Wallpaper (free)

Final Fantasy XIII E3 Wallpaper
File size: 371 KB (SD) 457 KB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games

Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 ($22.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
Step out of the clubhouse and onto the tee box with Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2. The classic, entertaining golf franchise returns to the PSP system with new quirky characters, beautiful courses and a huge variety of customizable options that enable you to take your golf game wherever you go.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 742 MB

Add-on Game Content

Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Constant Motion” — Dream Theater ($1.99)
• “Sex Type Thing”— Stone Temple Pilots ($1.99)

File sizes: 16 MB – 27 MB

PSP Themes

Terran 3020 PSP Theme (x2) ($0.99 each) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 639 KB – 676 KB

Anime Snipers PSP Theme (x2)($0.99 each) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 518 KB – 525 MB

Source: PSN

Future PSP GO owners get ready…

According to Sony a majority of PSP titles will be available via the Playstation Store by October first.  Since the PSP Go has no UMD Drive this has been a general concern.  The other concern is how to we get our library of UMD titles on our PSP Go is we do upgrade?  From what we have heard is that Sony will be putting together some type of “good will program” to get us a digital copy of our UMD owned games.  What this program is yet we are not sure but as soon as the news hits, we will publish it!

Good news indeed!

Source: JoyStiq