Looks like another console MMO just bit the dust. Developer Cryptic Studios has nixed plans for a console version of its upcoming superhero MMO Champions Online, despite being originally scheduled for a release on PC and Xbox 360. According to a forum post penned by company COO Jack Emmert, all attention remains locked on the PC, going as far to note that “there are no current plans for a console version of Champions.”

100% of our focus is on making the current PC product the best it can be. There are no current plans for a console version of Champions.

No current plans means a console version still looms as a possibility down the road. Judging from Emmert’s tone, though, things aren’t looking hopeful.

Homebrew developer Uberjack returns with an update to SMS Plus for PSP, which seamlessly doubles as a Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator. The latest release, version 1.2.5, features several enhancements, including rapid fire capabilities and support for taking direct-feed snapshots within the file browser. Additionally, when switching between games, the most recent save state will now be automatically selected.

The full changelog can be found past the break. more »

As promised, homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan — better known as Uberjack — has returned with an update to Neo Geo Pocket emulator RacePSP, featuring savestate functionality. Additionally, a “test switch” has been added to the emulator’s “Control” tab for games such as Card Fighters’ Clash, Card Fighters’ Clash 2 and Dokodemo Mahjong. The full changelog can be found after the break. more »

Homebrew developer and well-known emulation guru Uberjack today released RacePSP v2.0, a continuation of Flavor’s speedy Neo Geo Pocket emulator. Sporting a clean graphical interface, version 2.0 routinely saves flash memory information to Memory Stick. As with the previous release, savestates are currently not supported, though they are planned for inclusion in a future update.

Download RacePSP v2.0

RACE! PSP [Uberjack]

Homebrew developer Uberjack has released a minor update to fMSX, an MSX series emulator for the PSP designed to run both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files.

In addition to several game-specific bug fixes, version 3.5.35 adds the ability to map any button to the emulator’s fast forward function. Additionally, for developers, custom mapper types can now be directly embedded in source code. The full changelog can be found past the break. more »

Homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan, otherwise known as Uberjack, has released a maintenance update to fMSX, an MSX series emulator for the PSP that supports both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files.

Version 3.5.3 includes a single bug fix and an additional feature which saves ROM type settings between loading sessions, as detailed in the changelog provided below.

* Games/applications that require MSX Audio/MSX Music will no longer crash the emulator if either is disabled in System settings – there will simply be no Y2413/YM8950 audio (PSG and SCC will still render as usual, however)
* ROM type settings are now saved between sessions – up to 500 different ROM’s can be tracked by CRC32 value. This adds a slight loading delay when the emulator starts up, as well as a saving delay when the emulator exits (if any changes are made during the session)

The author notes that the aforementioned feature is still experimental and is welcoming any feedback that users may have.

Download fMSX PSP v3.5.3 for Custom Firmware / fMSX PSP v3.5.3 for Firmware 1.5

fMSX PSP [Uberjack]

Homebrew developer Uberjack has released a maintenance update to fMSX, an MSX series emulator for the PSP that supports both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files.

Previous versions of the emulator contained two mislabeled configuration settings. In the updated release, both MSX Music and MSX Audio now correctly refer to FMPAC/YM2413 and Y8950, respectively. As such, the author notes that users should make sure that MSX Music is enabled if FMPAC-based titles were previously freezing.

Download fMSX PSP v3.5.2 for Custom Firmware / fMSX PSP v3.5.2 for Firmware 1.5

fMSX PSP [Uberjack]

Homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan, commonly known as Uberjack, has released an update to ColEm PSP, a ColecoVision emulator for the PlayStation Portable.

Version 2.4.1 is a port of Marat Fayzullin’s latest ColEm distribution and features GUI tweaks as well as enhancements to the emulator’s rendering engine. The complete changelog is detailed below.

* PSP version brought up to date with the official release (changes are mostly internal)
* Replaced the rendering engine with a more stable one
* When switching games, latest save state will be automatically highlighted

Download ColEm PSP v2.4.1 for Custom Firmware / ColEm PSP v2.4.1 for Firmware 1.5

ColEm PSP [Uberjack]

After a well deserved hiatus, homebrew developer Uberjack returns with an update to fMSX PSP, an MSX series emulator for the PSP that supports both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files.

Version 3.5.1 is a full-fledged port of the latest official fMSX distribution and fixes a couple of important issues regarding audio output. The complete changelog is outlined, in detail, below.

* PSP version brought up to par with Marat’s official version
* Sound should now function correctly following a state load (in previous versions, sound would often stop)
* MSX MUSIC bug fixed – FMPAC should now be loaded correctly (earlier versions attempted loading from an incorrect location, and thus failed)
* When switching games, latest save state will be automatically highlighted

Download fMSX PSP 3.5.1 for Custom Firmware / fMSX PSP 3.5.1 for Firmware 1.5

fMSX PSP [Uberjack]

Homebrew developer Uberjack has released an update to his PSP port of Ulrich Doewich’s original Amstrad CPC emulator Caprice32. Additions to this release include ZIP file support for disk and tape images, the ability to save and load disk images without resetting the system, and support for save state auto loading.

Version 4.2.0.2 (Wednesday, November 28 2007 00:08):

* ZIP file support for disk and tape images
* Disk images can be saved, ejected and loaded without resetting the system (System tab)
* Save state autoloading – any save state slot can be designated as the autoload slot (Options tab, disabled by default). Saved games in the autoload slot are loaded any time a game is loaded from the Game tab
* CPC model is now correctly reset when modified via the System menu

Download Caprice32 PSP v4.2.0.2 for Custom Firmware / Caprice32 for Firmware 1.5

Caprice32 PSP [Uberjack]