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Cryptic Nixes Plans For Console Version of Champions Online

Mike Bendel — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:43:56 +0000

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.

SMS Plus v1.2.5

Mike Bendel — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:26:56 +0000

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.

* When switching games, latest save state will be automatically highlighted
* Rapid fire support – map any button to A or B autofire (‘Controls’ tab). Change the rate of autofire in the ‘Options’ tab
* Snapshots are now saved to PSP’s PHOTO directory (/PSP/PHOTO), and can be viewed in PSP’s image viewer
* File selector snapshots – while browsing for games with the file selector, pause momentarily to display the first snapshot for the game

Download SMS Plus v1.2.5

SMS Plus PSP [Akop]

RacePSP v2.1: Savestate Support

Mike Bendel — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:49:14 +0000

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.

* Emulation state saving implemented
* Added a test switch that works in Card Fighters’ Clash, Card Fighters’ Clash 2, Dokodemo Mahjong, possibly other games (Control tab)

Download RacePSP v2.1

RACE! PSP [Uberjack]

RacePSP v2.0

Mike Bendel — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:15:03 +0000

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]

fMSX PSP v3.5.35

Mike Bendel — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:28:28 +0000

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.

* Bugfix – many games, especially MegaROM games did not load correctly in the previous version (thanks Victor)
* Added Fast Forward button mapping – while disabled by default, you can map any button to fast-forward emulation in the Controls menu
* Custom mapper types can now be embedded in source code. This version includes built-in support for Zanac Ex and Mon Mon Monster. Contact me if you’d like to add additional mappings.

Download fMSX PSP v3.5.35 for Custom Firmware

fMSX PSP [Uberjack]

fMSX PSP v3.5.3

Mike Bendel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:24:07 +0000

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]

fMSX PSP v3.5.2

Mike Bendel — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:34:33 +0000

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]

ColEm PSP v2.4.1

Mike Bendel — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:11:23 +0000

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]

fMSX PSP 3.5.1

Mike Bendel — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:10:29 +0000

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]

Caprice32 PSP v4.2.0.2

Mike Bendel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:19:17 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack has released an update to his PSP port of Ulrich Doewichâ€™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]

Caprice32 PSP

Mike Bendel — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:16:14 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack has ported Ulrich Doewich’s original Amstrad CPC emulator Caprice32 to PSP. The PSP port is written in C/C++ and uses GU (Graphical Utility toolkit) for rendering.

Caprice32 4.2.0.0 is the latest addition to the collection of emulators. Itâ€™s an Amstrad CPC emulator, and is my second choice for a port. My initial attempt was to port Arnold, which is a (arguably) more accurate emulator, but due to its poor performance on the PSP (~15 fps), the idea was scrapped.

Caprice32 is a lot faster, though the rendering subsystem used in the current version is from version 4.1.0, for performance reasons. If/when the renderer is optimized, the PSP port will be updated to reflect the change.

Current version is also missing ZIP file support – this will be implemented if enough people express interest.

Download Caprice32 for Custom Firmware / Caprice32 for Firmware 1.5

Caprice32 PSP [Uberjack]

fMSX PSP 3.4.5

Mike Bendel — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:48:20 +0000

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

Changes in this release include the ability to toggle MSXMUSIC and MSXAUDIO emulation on and off, an FDD activity indicator which displays an icon when the virtual floppy drive is busy, and an optional hi-resolution renderer for screen modes 6, 7 and text-80.

Version 3.4.5 (Monday, November 05 2007 02:48):

* MSXMUSIC and MSXAUDIO emulation can now be toggled on and off at any time
* FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) activity indicator – displays an icon whenever the virtual floppy drive is busy
* Optional (and discouraged) hi-resolution renderer for screen modes 6, 7 and text-80

Download fMSX PSP 3.4.5 for Firmware 1.50 / fMSX PSP 3.4.5 for Firmware 1.00 and 2.00+

fMSX PSP [Uberjack]

Uberjack’s Emulator Suite Now PSP Slim Compatible

Mike Bendel — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:02:35 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack has released PSP Slim compatible builds of each and every one of his emulator ports, including Handy PSP, Atari800 PSP, fMSX PSP, NeoPop PSP, SMS Plus PSP, and ColEm PSP.

The following builds will also work on any PSP running under firmware 1.00 or a 3.X kernel based firmware, such as 3.71 M33.

Download:
Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.27 for 1.00 and 2.00+
ColEm PSP v2.2.2 for 1.00 and 2.00+
fMSX PSP v3.4.1 for 1.00 and 2.00+
Handy PSP v0.95.1 for 1.00 and 2.00+
NeoPop PSP v0.71.15 for 1.00 and 2.00+
SMS Plus PSP v1.2.4 for 1.00 and 2.00+

PSP Slim binaries added [Uberjack]

Handy PSP

Mike Bendel — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:00:25 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack has announced the initial release of Handy PSP, an Atari Lynx emulator for PlayStation Portable. It’s written in C and C++ and uses GU (Graphical Utility toolkit) for rendering.

Download Handy PSP

Handy PSP [Uberjack]

Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.27

Mike Bendel — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:18:09 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack has issued an update to his Atari800 emulator for the PSP, which faithfully emulates the Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series of home computers.

The update allows users to now switch or eject disks without resetting the system.

Download Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.27

Atari800 PSP [Uberjack]

NeoPop PSP 0.71.15

Mike Bendel — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:11:01 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack is back with an update to NeoPop PSP, a NeoGeo Pocket and Pocket Color emulator for the PSP. The emulator is direct port from neopop_uk’s original NeoPop emulator for the PC.

According to the changelog, version 0.71.15 is a maintenance release that fixes a serious crash caused by having many long filenames in the same directory.

Download NeoPop PSP 0.71.15

NeoPop PSP [Uberjack]

fMSX PSP 3.4.1

Mike Bendel — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:24:49 +0000

PSP homebrew developer Uberjack has rolled out an update to fMSX PSP, an MSX series emulator for the PSP that supports both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files.

The update is a minor one, featuring fixes to the Z80 CPU emulation.

Download fMSX PSP 3.4.1

fMSX PSP [Uberjack]

Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.26

Mike Bendel — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:25:33 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack has rolled out an update to his Atari800 PSP emulator, which faithfully emulates the Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series of home computers.

This update is a minor one, fixing a serious crash caused by having many long filenames in the same directory.

Download Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.26

Atari800 PSP [Uberjack]

NeoPop PSP 0.71.1

Mike Bendel — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:45:38 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack returns once again with a NeoGeo Pocket and Pocket Color emulator for PSP. Dubbed NeoPop PSP, the emulator is a direct port from neopop_uk’s original NeoPop emulator for the PC.

Being that this is the initial release, no changelog is present.

Download NeoPop PSP 0.71.1

NeoPop PSP [Uberjack]

SMS Plus PSP v1.2.4

Mike Bendel — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:14:56 +0000

PSP homebrew developer Uberjack has released an updated build of SMS Plus PSP, a Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator designed for the PlayStation Portable.

New to this release is an updated menu UI complete with animations and various bug fixes.

Changelog v1.2.4:

* Various bug fixes
* Added animations to the menu UI
* Fixed buffer overflow error affecting units without a battery

Download SMS Plus PSP v1.2.4

SMS Plus PSP [Uberjack]

Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.2

Mike Bendel — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:30:55 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack has released an update to his Atari800 PSP emulator, which faithfully emulates the Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series of home computers.

New to this release is an updated GUI complete with menu animations, as well as improved state saving and various bug fixes.

* Fixed mislabeled ‘Joystick Right’ control (thanks Robert)
* Updated GUI – menu animations
* Fixed various bugs dealing with controller configuration
* Improved state saving/loading screen

Download Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.2

Atari800 PSP [Uberjack]

fMSX PSP v3.3.25

Mike Bendel — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 06:40:13 +0000

Homebrew developer Uberjack has rolled out an update to his MSX series emulator for the PSP, which supports both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files.

This update adds the ability to write changes to (uncompressed) disk images. Make sure to refer to the Disk Writing section in the documentation for details and warnings on this new addition.

Download fMSX PSP v3.3.25

fMSX PSP [Uberjack]

Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.1

Mike Bendel — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 05:33:01 +0000

Emulation wiz Uberjack, the developer behind emulators SMS Plus PSP, ColEm PSP, and fMSX PSP, has returned with all-new emulator release. Dubbed Atari800 PSP, it faithfully emulates the Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series of home computers.

A changelog is not present, being that it is the initial release. However, the author has noted that ZIP file support may be added if enough people express interest.

Download Atari800 PSP v2.0.3.1

Atari800 PSP [Uberjack]

fMSX PSP v3.3.2

Mike Bendel — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:45:44 +0000

Uberjack is back with an update to fMSX PSP, an emulator that faithfully emulates MSX and MSX2 cartridge files. The update boasts some impressive improvements, such as a 60 % increase in emulation speed (all MSX2 games now run at full speed on 222 MHz), and various bug fixes.

Download fMSX PSP v3.3.2

fMSX PSP [Uberjack]

ColEm PSP v2.2.2

Mike Bendel — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:44:27 +0000

Developer Uberjack has released a minor update to his ColecoVision emulator for PSP, fixing a buffer overflow error affecting units without a battery.

Download ColEm PSP v2.2.2

ColEm PSP [Uberjack]

SMS Plus PSP v1.2.3

Mike Bendel — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:49:53 +0000

The fast-working Uberjack has released an update to SMS Plus PSP, a Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator for PlayStation Portable. The update features a 20% increase in emulation speed, an option to turn off FM emulation, as well as various bug fixes.

Download SMS Plus PSP v1.2.3

SMS Plus PSP [Uberjack]

SMS Plus PSP v1.2.2

Mike Bendel — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:28:22 +0000

Homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan (Uberjack) has completed the initial release of his Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator for PSP.

SMS Plus PSP is a port of Charles MacDonald’s original SMS Plus. For any questions on the installation process or control setup, take a look at Uberjack’s guide here.

Update: Uberjack has released a minor update to SMS Plus PSP, now featuring an option to use a faster but less accurate sound engine, an option to option to remove the leftmost vertical column for SMS games, and various bug fixes.

Download SMS Plus PSP v1.2.2

SMS Plus PSP [Uberjack]

fMSX-PSP v3.3.1

Mike Bendel — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:37:34 +0000

Akop Karapetyan has released an update to fMSX-PSP, a MSX and MSX2 emulator for PSP. This maintenance update features virtual keyboard improvements (now requiring an external file – msx.lyt, which contains keyboard layout information). There’s also some minor bug fixes.

Update with caution – Karapetyan notes that saved games from previous versions will not be compatible with this release.

Download fMSX-PSP v3.3.1

fMSX-PSP Home [Akop Karapetyan]

fMSX-PSP 3.1.3

Mike Bendel — Sat, 05 May 2007 11:45:12 +0000

Homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan has released an update to his MSX series emulator for PSP. Significant additions to version 3.1.3 of fMSX-PSP include ZIP file support, an improved virtual keyboard navigation system, a frames-per-second (FPS) counter, support for PAL 50Hz, and the inclusion of the PSG/SCC sound emulation engine created by Mitsutaka Okazaki.

Download fMSX-PSP 3.1.3

fMSX-PSP 3.1.2

Mike Bendel — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:39:54 +0000

Only days after the initial release, homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan is back with an update to his MSX series emulator for PSP. This update to fMSX-PSP brings support for cartridge type selection in the System menu, preliminary ZIP file support, GZip file support, and minor GUI changes.

Download fMSX-PSP 3.1.2

fMSX-PSP v3.1.1

Mike Bendel — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:48:58 +0000

Homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan has unveiled the initial release of fMSX-PSP, a port of the original PC fMSX emulator to PSP. Features include three available rendering modes (normal size, 4:3 scaled, 16:9 scaled), save state loading, game-specific control setups, support for MSX and MSX2 game types, and an on-screen virtual keyboard.

Although not the first MSX emulator for PSP, it’s nice to see another developer taking up the challenge. MSX is a computer game system that was home to many classics back in the 1980s, most notably Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake and Vampire Killer.

Download fMSX-PSP v3.1.1