I\’m sure there are plenty of you who have brilliant ideas for PSP games, but have the pesky problem of not knowing a scrap about Programming for the PSP. Thankfully, Adventure Maker is releasing a new version of their software, and what\’s even better is that games created in Adventure Maker work on PSP\’s with 2.x Firmware making use of the Web Browser! And to top it all off, it\’s free! The staff at Adventure Maker has emailed us these details about their newest release:

The changes include:

- New PSP engine for better visual experience
- Integrity-check routines for error-free software compilation
- Added support for animations (animated GIF\’s)
- Added support for timers to go to other places after a given time
- Added semi-transparent background for the text messages
- Improved installer for loading the produced software on the PSP

Adventure Maker is the ONLY toolkit available for creating point-and-click software for legal 2.x PSP\’s. No scripting or programming is required, and the program is totally free!

The produced software is compatible with any legal firmware 2.x, and does not require any system modification or hacking of any kind! (it is safe HTML-based software that runs through the PSP built-in Browser)

What you can create for the PSP is:
- First-person point-and-click adventure games
- Interactive magazines
- Myst/Riven-like games
- Educational software
- Quiz games
- Interactive visits
- Tour guides (museums, sites…)
- Interactive presentations and brochures
- Interactive comic books…

..and any other pre-rendered point-and-click software!

The concept is very simple: you import your pictures (photos, drawings, renderings…), you add hotspots to link them to one another, and you are done! You can even create complex puzzles without any scripting: just create some variables, and then make the hotspots or pictures appear or disappear depending on the value of the variables!

To see a few examples of what you can achieve without any programming, make sure to try out the free PSP games available at the following URL:
http://www.adventuremaker.com/games_for_portable.htm\\

Danopoly\’s say:

 For those that are confused, this allows you to make games that can be played on a 2.60 firmware. But even though this may sound cool, i suggest you DO NOT UPDATE YOUR FIRMWARE! But since this your made games can be runned off the browser itself, i suggest you use the custom firmware 1.5 and give your 1.5 some 2.0 capabilities and then use this adventure maker. 

~Source: pspupdates.com~

Hey everything! This is PSPortableV2 here with this news to wish all of you members here a happy holiday and a happy new year! This year so far was great! So much went on. 3 packs generators and etc. This is awesome!!!

KEEP up the good work everyone, and see ya all in the New Year of 2006!!!

"The concept of creating a custom firmware package that will allow the best of both worlds above and below the 2.0 mark has been around for a while. Thanks to GameShark that\’s all starting to change. He has created the first "custom" firmware package that has all the abilities of a 1.50 PSP, but has the added media capabilities and codecs of 2.0+

Features:
1.5 – Full HB
2.0 Media Fetures

This is a Beta If there are any problems Just Let me know

I hope to add 2.0 UMD support to the next release

Also next release will be pacaged so that it can be added to an existing 1.5"

Right now you need The MPH FW Launcher

Custom 1.5 firmware media edition: [Download Here]

 

So for those that are confused, what this does is that it allows you to run firmware 1.5 with firmware 2.0 capabilities. (wallpaper switcher, internet browser etc) Still in it\’s beta stages, there are more updates to come. AND DO NOT USE THIS AS A 1.5 UPDATE! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Here is a little cute game in the holiday spirit.. Happy New Year Everyone!

Description of the Game: This is a PSP adoptation of "Circus Linux!" game by Bill Kendrick. Circus Linux! is based on the Atari 2600 game "Circus Atari" by Atari, released in 1980. The gameplay\’s similar to "Breakout" and "Arkanoid", you slide a device left and right to bounce objects into the air which destroy a wall.

Story: Clowns are trying to pop balloons to score points! You control a teeter-totter with a clown on it. (refer to the original documentation for details)

Download Here

DESCRIPTION
———–
SuperTux is a jump\’n run like game, with strong inspiration from the
Super Mario Bros games for Nintendo.

Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping
on them or bumping them from below. Grabbing power-ups and other stuff
on the way.

The Milestone1 release of SuperTux features 9 enemies, 26+ playable levels.
Use level editor distributed with the distribution for your OS (http://super-tux.sf.net) to create custom levels or modify existing ones

INSTALLATION
——–
1.5 users: copy contents of 1.5 folder to ms:/PSP/GAME
1.0 use EBOOT.PBP from 1.0 folder with data files from 1.5 folder
2.0 Please let me know if either version works with the latest eboot loader for 2.0 firmware

CONTROLS
—————-
[ANALOG STICK] MENU NAVIGATION & TUX IN GAME MOVEMENTS
[X] PAUSE/OPTION SCREEN
[O] SELECT/FIRE
[TRIANGLE] JUMP

Download Here

Ever-e, a company in China has produced a bluetooth adapter for the Sony PlayStation Portable. "It enables the PSP to transmit high fidelity digital audio streaming sound wirelessly to any compatible Bluetooth input headphones. At the same time you don’t disturb the other people around you, and enjoy yourself. It is also suitable for general audio player by using 3.5mm. stereo audio extension." While technically you could use any bluetooth adapter, you might be hard pressed to find one that looks as good attached to the PSP. Bluetooth is a short-range radio technology for Internet and mobile electronics, aimed at simplifying communications.

Miemt11 has released his latest patch. MPH firmware launcher v1.3.7u4 for the PSP. Here\’s what the new version tidies up:

U4 version: (Only been tested on Firmware Version 2.00)

1: L + SELECT to load the real/hardware original Sony UMD (Old way)
2: R + SELECT to load the real/hardware original Sony UMD (New way but unstable)
3: New method of loading the Sony UMD
4: No more L + R + SELECT boot methods
5: Internet browser should be more stable when entering web address (lesser hang does not mean no)
6: reduced eboot file by 4KB

 

You can download this file from QuickJump Download, click [here].

PSP-OSS Team has released the PSP-OSS version 0.1 Beta. Here are some of the specs on the PSP-OSS version 0.1 Beta:

Features:

Audio: 

• Built-in audio player
• MP3 and OGG support

Image:

• Built-in image viewer
• PNG and JPG support an resolutions up to 512×512

EBOOT Support:

• Run any EBOOT off you memory stick via the "Start Menu" (1.5 firmware)

Filebrowser:

• Easily access your memory sticks files via included filebrowser
• Ability to Open, Cut, Paste, Delete and Rename files

Easy-to-use GUI:

• Reboot and shutdown the PSP-OSS from the desktop
• Run any UMD from the desktop (excluding UMDs requiring 2.xx)
• Edit your theme or background from the configuration panel
• Enable/disable USB mode
• Access time and date information

Shortcuts

• Look at Shortcut.ql example on the desktop.  (Open in a text editor)

Folder Locations for Desktop and Start Menu

• Files you want on the desktop or in the start menu go in these folders

Desktop:  PSP-OSSDESKTOP
Game:     PSPGAME
Music:    PSPMUSIC
Pictures: PSPPHOTO

Installation:
1.Put you PSP in USB mode.
2.Extract PSP-OSS_01_BETA.zip to the root of your memory stick.
3.Navigate to the memory stick icon under "GAME" on your PSP
4.Select PSP-OSS and press "X"
5.Enjoy!

 

You can download this file from QuickJump Download, click [here].

 

 

Happy Holidays!!

For you new PSP\’ers here is the tutorial of how to downgrade:
http://www.hackaday.com/entry/1234000687060851/

Check here to see if yours is compatible!

A = 1.50 (Homebrew Ready)
B = 1.51 (Can be downgraded)
C-E = 1.52  (Can be downgraded)
F = 2.00 (Can be downgraded)
G = 2.01 *(CANNOT be downgraded)
H = 2.50 *(CANNOT be downgraded)

*For those of who cannot currently downgrade dont lose hope! 2.0 was previously thought to be impenetrable, but it was figured out… so dont lose hope Our recommendation? Get a lower version if you can (if they have them) otherwise dont upgrade your firmware as they may figure it out for your current version!