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Family Guy Volume One UMD Movie

Aaron — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:50:35 +0000

Finally UMD Movies are being used for the right reasons. Fox has just released the First and Second seasons of Family Guy in one UMD boxset. IGN have got a review on the UMD, saying its one of the best UMD Movies you can buy, and for $30 us it sounds like its priced correctly aswell. No word on Australian release yet, but I’m looking for somewhere to import. Anyone got any ideas.

Source (IGN)

Lik-Sang Review PSP TV Adapter Kit

Aaron — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 08:00:33 +0000

Well according to Lik-Sang the new “no mod needed” PSP TV adapter is ‘alright.’ The best thing that can be said is that there is no mod, I still I will pick one up, and at $60 us its priced nicely.

Source (Lik-Sang)

PSP Location Free TV Video

Aaron — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:31:55 +0000

PSPDrive has got there hands on a cool video showcasing the Location Free TV feature of the PSP. It may be a short video, but it looks pretty cool. If only the basestation didn’t cost you a leg it might actually be worth it. Enjoy!

Download Video

Source (PSP-Drive)

PSP TV Adaptor

Aaron — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 06:58:06 +0000

Finally a PSP to TV device with no modifacation, maybe I might actually be interested in some UMD movies if the quality is good enough. Me and Michael will be picking one of these up for the upcoming vidcast, so we will let you know our verdict when it arrives.

Source (Sucess-HK)

GTA Liberty City Stories Released in Australia

Michael — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 13:41:12 +0000

Finally GTA for the psp has been released, a constant topic of discussion in our podcasts from the first onwards it is gratifying to finally have the game. EB Games and other retailers on the 1/12/05 in Australia
started selling GTA for the psp after 5pm. Why after 5? This was because the offical launch is technically the 2nd of December and this was apparently some loophole but who cares we have it! The game does
require all psp owners to update to version 2.0 firmware negating the use of homebrew. Despite these concerns Aaron and myself have both upgraded and both have started playing GTA on the psp.

So quickly here is a quick rundown of my thoughts
- Very familar city, new yet i know my way around pretty well (little over confident on a freeway ended up wasted in the drink apparently its not built yet).
- Graphics are almost as good as GTAIII was when it launched on the PS2 (which helps seeing as it is sort of the same city)
- Radio i like the radio plus custom tracks we are living the dream people WE ARE LIVING THE DREAM!
- Cars very familar cars and of course motorcyles, it is harder to control the vechicles with the analog stick.
- Walking more awkard but still very natural.
- No real learning curve, controls all logical.
- in home you can see and hear noises /people outside your windows makes inside much more intresting.
- missions so far short an sweet.
- So far no aim problems, doesnt auto select bad guy on screen from miles away but when in a reasonable distance it ignores pedestrians and goes straight for greatest threat.

More to come on this weekends podcast.

PSP 2 TV Video

Aaron — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 00:54:03 +0000

PSPUpdates has got its hands on a video by TeamXtender of the installation of the PSP 2 TV. I must say it looks very cool, but I’m still a bit worried about opening up my PSP to do this.

Check out video here

Source (PSPUpdates)

Sony PSP Media Center

Aaron — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 06:56:35 +0000

Well Sony has somehow done it again, managed to screw their own customers over. First there was absolutly no software for the PSP let alone a USB cable. Now, nearly a full year after it launch in Japan they release software for PC (no mac support) and then try and charge us $20 to do it. I mean give us a break sony. And of course you need version 2.00 of the firmware in order to play the AVC encoded videos. Sony just does not get it.

Source (Sony)

GTA PSP 2 already announced

Aaron — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:20:05 +0000

In a recent press conference, the CEO of Take-2 has all but confirmed there will be a second GTA for the PSP. “For Fiscal 2006, we are well positioned for the opportunities to extend our brands across the large installed base of current generation platforms, as well as next generation hardware including the two previously announced Rockstar Games titles for the PSP, one of which is a new Grand Theft Auto title.”
– Paul Eibeler, President and CEO, Take Two Interactive

Now if they just hurried up and released GTA LCS to the rest of the world then I might actually care about this news.

Source (GTA-PSP)

GTA: LCS Custom Soundtrack

Aaron — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 01:39:26 +0000

Although there was no word about custom soundtrack on GTA: LCS launch, Rockstar has released a software tool to convert Audio CD’s to be played while driving in GTA. This seems really dissapointing to me, I do not understandy why the MP3 folder cannot be used for the custom soundtrack. The main reason I am dissapointed is because the software is for Windows only. Wheres the love for my Mac. :(

Download File Here

Source (IGN)

PSP Headset Picture

Aaron — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 01:34:03 +0000

The PSP Headset has not been officially announced yet, but this Pic does look pretty real. The release date for the little bit of hardware is 5th of November, and should retail for $19.99 US. Now if only Sony released their long overdue keyboard I might get excited.

Source (Engadget)

PSP 4GB hard drive Official?

Aaron — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:45:41 +0000

Well basically its official, lik-sang has posted a story stating that it has spoken to datel and they can confirm that the 4GB hard drive is going to be released. No time or price has been given at this stage, but Lik-Sang is quoting $249.95 US.

Maybe just a little bit expensive at the moment. But still its looking very cool.

Source (Lik-Sang)

PS: Good to be back ;)

PSP on your TV

Aaron — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 03:38:59 +0000

Team Xtender have just announced that they are working on a PSP adapter which will let you view UMD games and UMD movies on your TV from your PSP. Also as an added bonus you will be able to use a PS2 dual shock controller. A release date for the adapter will be announced very soon.

Source (Team Xtender)

Burnout Legends Out Today in Australia

Aaron — Fri, 16 Sep 2005 02:52:53 +0000

This game doesn’t need an intro, all you need to know is that its out, now, so go and pick it up.

TGS: Metal Gear Acid 2 3d Pic

Aaron — Fri, 16 Sep 2005 02:15:34 +0000

Here is a pic, from a Japanese website, of the PSP 3d add on for Metal Gear Acid 2. It is looking rather weird and I can’t really see how I am going to be able to play the game the PSP sticking in my face. Oh well it sounds cool.

Source (asahi)

Review Round Up: Burnout Legends

Aaron — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 10:19:47 +0000

Best racing game on PSP. Well thats what the reviews tell us anyway. Defiently going to be picking this game up on Monday.

Gamespot 9/10

IGN 8.5/10

1UP 9.5/10

Metal Gear Acid 2 in 3d?

Aaron — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:21:44 +0000

Well according to Famitsu, Metal Gear Acid 2 will allow you to view some parts of the game in 3d. By attaching the peripheral you will be able to see 3d. This sounds very cool and we should learn more about it tomorrow when TGS official starts.

Source (Gamespot)

Soundtrack: SSX On Tour

Aaron — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 02:37:16 +0000

Here we go again, EA have just announced the soundtrack for SSX On Tour, and as with every EA game they have some big name bands, including Bloc Party, Hot Hot Heat and Jurassic 5.

Click more to see the whole list.

Source (GamingHorizon)

# Avenged Sevenfold - Bat Country
# Billy Talent - Red Flag
# Blackalicious - Rhythm Sticks
# Bloc Party - Banquet
# Bonobo - Pick up
# Bonobo - Flutter
# Chali2Na - International feat. Beenie Man
# C-Rayz Walz - Street Reppin
# Death From Above 1979 - Romantic Rights
# Def Leppard - Let It Go
# Dio - Stand Up And Shout
# Diplo - Big Lost
# Diplo - Indian Thick Jawns feat. P.E.A.C.E.
# Diva International - Nothing to Do
# DJ Spooky And Dave Lombardo - B-Side Wins Again feat. Chuck D
# Fu Manchu - I Can’t Hear You
# Goldfinger - My Everything
# Hot Hot Heat - Pickin’ It Up
# Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills
# Jurassic 5 - Red Hot
# LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk Is Playing At My House
# Louis XIV - God Killed The Queen
# Maximo Park - Apply Some Pressure
# Morningwood - Nu Rock
# Motorhead - Overkill
# Nine Black Alps - Shot Down
# OK Go - Here It Goes Again
# Paul Wall feat. Big Pokey of the S.U.C. - Sittin’ Sidewayz
# Pennywise - Competition Song
# Queens Of The Stone Age - Medication
# Rock ‘N’ Roll Soldiers - Flag Song
# Scorpions - Dynamite
# Sweatshop Union - Come Back
# The Faint - I Disappear
# The Herbaliser - Lord, Lord feat. Roots Manuva
# The Herbaliser - Gadget Funk
# The Hives - No Pun Intended
# The Perceptionists - People 4 Prez
# Vatican DC - Antisocial
# We Are Scientists - Lousy Reputation
# Z-Trip - All About The Music featuring Whipper Whip

GTA Liberty City Stories More News

Aaron — Sat, 10 Sep 2005 03:38:52 +0000

Here we go again, more news on the GTA PSP front. The official website is up and it has a heap of new information. A release date of the 25th of October for the US. (No date for anywhere else yet) There are 2 very cool trailers on the official site, and also IGN has a preview for the game up on there site.

Official Site

IGN Preview

Source (GTAPSP)

GTA Liberty City Stories a simulation game?

Michael — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 14:10:34 +0000

There has been recent speculation (check our upcoming podcast) on the upcoming GTA game for the psp actually being a simulation game more like a Championship Manger than a true GTA title. This stems from recent annocements that you will actual play as the boss of the family and not a low level dude working his way up (bye bye Rocky feel good feeling). The game is apparently the same size as GTA Vice city, and the speculation is that while u can free roam the world, it will only be to supervise gang jobs and not actual particpation. We here at TGS certainly hope/believe this will turn out to be a load of bullshit.

PSP Downgrader Soon?

Aaron — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 08:30:27 +0000

Heres a quote and link to a video which appranently allow you to downgrade your PSP to 1.50 from 1.51, 1.52 and even 2.00:

“It’s not the final release of the awesome WAB downgrader, but it’s the next best thing - a clear video clip of the 1.5x and 2.0 (Yes 2.0!) PSP firmware downgrader in action from WAB and PSP-Dev. Not only have we found a way to downgrade 1.5x firmware but now 2.0 firmwares also qualify for a downgrade! Incase you are un-aware PSP-Dev and WAB are two European PSP Development teams who will be releasing this superb downgrader, which will allow the running of homebrew code on ALL PSP’s.”

I’m still not sure if I really want to risk my PSP with this hack. Still would be cool if I could have the web browser and homebrew, I just want to much don’t I.

Video

Source (WAB)

Burnout Goes Gold

Aaron — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 08:16:30 +0000

Both Burnout games (Revenge and Legends) have both gone gold today, and are both getting reading for the 13th Sep release date. If you haven’t noticed I’m really looking forward to both of these games. Lets just hope that Burnout Legends arrives before 23 Sep ;) (More on that in tonights Podcast)

Source (IGN)

PSP Street Fighter Zero 3 Website

Aaron — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 21:47:21 +0000

A couple of days ago Street Fighter Zero 3 for the PSP was announced, and now there is a website (in Japanese). Still I can’t wait to get into some old school gaming on my beautiful widescreen PSP.

Source (SFZ3)

Fired Up Map Pack

Aaron — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 12:40:52 +0000

For the few people who bought Fired Up there is already a new map to download from yourPSP. I really like this idea of adding extras to games. Let’s hope Sony doesn’t go ahead and start charging us for this.

Source (yourPSP)

GTA Liberty City Stories Release Date, Memory Stick Music and More

Aaron — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 12:26:01 +0000

Well it seems that PlanetMG has a lot of information regarding GTA: LCS.

Here are some of the facts:

- Instead of playing down and out convicts working their way up, you now play the mob boss, Tony Cipriani himself.

- Liberty City Stories’ map is comparable to the size of Vice City.

- The added bonus is that you can even play songs from your memory stick.

- Wait till next month to grab your own copy of GTA: Liberty City Stories to find out more.

Well this is great news all round. Can’t wait to play this game.

Source (PlanetMG)

Wipeout Pure Gamma Pack

Aaron — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 12:12:05 +0000

The first gamma pack for the European and Australian release of Wipeout Pure is put. You can download the pack from Wi-Fi or by visiting yourPSP.

Source (yourPSP)

yourPSP Downloads Now Up

Aaron — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 12:09:57 +0000

yourPSP download section is now up. And it is a lot like PSPDrive. Basically you hook up your PSP to the USB cable, then download away. Of course you have to register your PSP, but its looking pretty cool at the moment.

Source (yourPSP)

PSP Sales Aren’t That Bad…

Aaron — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 10:28:36 +0000

… Well in the U.K anyway. The PSP has sold over 185,000 units in its first week there. And has 9 of the top 10 games for the week. In fact 20 out of the 24 launch titles are in the Top 50. For the whole list see source.

Source (Chart-Track)

DS vs PSP: The figures

Aaron — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 07:53:44 +0000

Here is a great comparision between the DS and PSP sales for everyweek since release. Of course this is only Japan sales, but the DS is going strong.

YTD DS has sold 321,830 more than PSP.

LTD DS has sold 1,326,175 more than PSP.

Click on source for full stats

Source (Media Create)

GTA Liberty City Stories Real Screenshots

Aaron — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 07:17:16 +0000

Finally some screenshots not scanned from a magazine. This game is looking very cool, I really hope this is the game that pushes the PSP to elite status. Only time will tell. Check out the screenshots from gtapsp.com

Source (GTAPSP)

PSP Charging for Downloads?

Aaron — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:25:52 +0000

At the Game Developers Conference Europe, Phil Harrison has told Edge magazine that the Wipeout Pure downloads were only a test, and next year we will be seeing Premium content which will be pay for download. This really sucks because one of the best features of Wipeout was the ability to download extra content.

Source (Gamespot)

Sony PSP Australian Ad Campaign

Michael — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 04:49:31 +0000

I was out today, and saw my first bit of major advertisment for the PSP in Australia. It was on the side of a tram a whole tram. It had a big picture of the psp, some keywords about its functions and the address for yourpsp.com.au. We will try to keep you in formed about all the Australian/European PSP advertising campaign as we approach the launch of the PSP in these regions next week. If you are in either Europe or Australia and you have spotted any advertising for the psp, or any upcoming console please drop us a line at tpngamingshow(at)gmail.com.

yourPSP

Aaron — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 02:57:48 +0000

Alright this site is for all you Australians and Europeans, who haven’t got a PSP yet. Check this website out for all the info on release dates, launch titles and ofcourse info about the PSP. Just select your language, and then select your country.

Check it out here

Custom Soundtrack for PSP: Toca Race Driver 2

Aaron — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:02:00 +0000

Looks like Codemasters is the first company to implement a feature which should be standard for sport/racing games.

“Ahead of the games’ arrival, Codemasters also announces a unique ‘custom soundtrack’ feature in TOCA Race Driver 2. An absolute first for any PSP title, this audio option lets you place your choice of music on a portable Memory Stick and then customise your own soundtracks to play while you’re tearing up the circuits.”

Sounds pretty cool, and this game is a launch title for Europe and Australia. Maybe one to check out.

Source (Codemasters)

PSP Firmware Week of the 22nd

Aaron — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 01:59:43 +0000

Who would have thought it, Sony not coming good on a promise. The PSP firmware has now been pushed back to the week of the 22nd, I still believe it won’t come out till the 1st of September when Europe and Australia get their hands on a PSP.

Source (Playstation.com)

Still no Love for US PSP Owners

Aaron — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 02:29:53 +0000

Where is my firmware upgrade? Thats a question a lot of American PSP owners will be asking. Still no update on the website, and the week of the 15th is coming to end. Perhaps the firmware will not hit until September 1st, when the PSP launches in Europe and Australia.

PSP Update week of the 15th?

Meetro, Instant Messaging for PSP and DS

Aaron — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:01:32 +0000

Meetro, a Chicago based software company, is planning on producing an Instant Messaging program called Meetro. But this isn’t just any Instant Messaging program, “Meetro is the new dynamic way to meet people local to you.” Wendell Davis III exclaims, “Meetro makes finding people within walking distance a breeze — perhaps even a summer breeze.” It will allow users to have their picture and taglines, as well as have AOL AIM, and ICQ support (with plans of MSN, Yahoo and Jabber soon.)

The only problem is, that it won’t out until 2006.

Meetro

Source (NintendoInsider)

Burnout Legends PSP Videos

Aaron — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:22:08 +0000

Check out these sweet videos of the Korean version of Burnout Legends for the PSP. Can’t….. wait…… till…… September 13th

Link

Source (PSPDrive)

Also check out the Burnout Website Link

Review Round Up: Death Jr PSP

Aaron — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:40:48 +0000

One of the most promising games for the PSP seems to have turned out to be a disappointment, seems to be the trend with PSP games. Although the scores aren’t that low, it does seem to fall in the category of rental. Lets hope GTA Liberty Stories can fix that.

GTA : Liberty City Stories Delayed

Michael — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:02:14 +0000

GTA : Liberty City Stories for the PSP, the much awaited title is being reported as delayed by online stores such as Lik-Sang. The date has now changed from 1 September till late October a blow for many fans, and will surely slow the European/Australian launch set for September 1st.