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Catherine brings Altus record launch sales

Just one week after breaking into the international market and Catherine has become Atlus’ biggest launch title to


EA starts pulling games from Steam, props up Origin

It seems like EA wants a piece of the digital distribution pie that Steam currently has a good hold



Downtime advisory

Sorry about the down time these past few weeks. It seems the site (and my other sites) have grown to a point that they’re now a handful to manage so I had to


HowTo: Fix Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Crash to Desktop and Performance issues

The sequel to the Witcher has arrived and with it comes the all too common issues of Witcher 2 crashes, Witcher Crash to Desktop and even Performance issues resulting from DRM (for non-GoG


Nintendo releases new 1.4.2 DSi firmware to block flash carts

Nintendo releases a new DSi firmware update for it’s Nintendo DSi portable console. According to reports from the hacking community, DSi firmware version 1.4.2 for US/EU (1.4.2a for Asia) blocks known flash


Current Playing: Dissidia Duodecim

For the uninitiated, Dissidia 012[duodecim] is the prequel to the hit Final fantasy-based fighting game, Final Fantasy Dissidia. Duodecim’s story revolves around the twelfth war (if you haven’t noticed, the events of the first game


Nintendo 3DS region lock confirmed

Ouch. Nintendo’s brand new console, the Nintendo 3DS is marred by a security feature that cropped up with it’s older brother the Nintendo DSi.  Region-lock.  As is the current situation is with the DSi and


[Fix] Dragon Age 2 Crashes, Installation Issues, Crash to Desktop (CTD), framerate issues, save game problems

Ah yes, Dragon Age II is here but like quite a few games before it, there’s quite a few problems that prevent you from enjoying the game. These range from the all too common


LightVSH Menu v7 for 6.35 Hen and 6.31 Hen

PSP Homebrew developer has updated his LightVSH menu plugin with a few bugfixes and additional features.  If you’re on 6.35 Hen or 6.31 Hen, you’ll want to update to LightVSH Menu v7. Requirements: A PSP with


Sony officially unveils the PSP2

Sony has officially unveiled the successor to it’s portable console, the PlayStation Portable 2 or if you follow the company’s new namesake, the NGP or Next Generation


Currently Playing: Gran Turismo 5

Pardon the lack of updates but since I’ve decided to sell my PS3 Phat (which I simply used to watch blu-ray discs), switch it up with a PS3 Slim and got a copy of


Install 6.35 Hen + Prometheus ISO loader on your PSP

If your PSP is on 6.35 OFW, don’t fret, there’s still the 6.35 Hen available for your system and the Prometheus ISO loader that will allow you to play those free PSP games.


Install 6.31 Hen + Prometheus ISO loader on your PSP

PSP owners with 6.31 OFW can now have cfw installed courtesy of the 6.31 Hen, 6.31 hbl by wololo and the Prometheus ISO loader.  Note that if you’re on 6.20 OFW, follow this guide


HowTo: Enable NA access in StarCraft II Battle.Net

With StarCraft II Patch 1.1.0 now Live in all Battle.Net servers, you may want to know how to access the North American Server in battle.net :). Of course if you’re already have the NA version


New trailer proves Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is awesome!

Was there even any doubt? This trailer fresh from TGS simply proves the point that the upcoming Monster Hunter title for the PSP will be awesome!


Jailbreak your PS3 using an Android Phone!

With the PSJailbreak looking to get no nowhere fast with Sony being able to block it by legal means, is the ability to hack the PS3 lost forever? Apparently not, all you need


Decoding the PlayStation controller’s buttons

If you’ve owned any of the PlayStation consoles (the original PlayStation or PSX, the PS2, the PS3 and the PSP) then you’ve seen the button scheme that they’ve been using on their controllers.  Instead


The Nintendo 3DS

During this year’s E3, Nintendo has just announced the next iteration of the Nintendo DS line, the 3DS. Dubbed the “PSP killer” by none other than Nintendo’s head of marketing. That said,


Monster Hunter Tri Tips: Newbie’s Guide

If you’re new to the monster hunter series, you’d best take this guide, Monster Hunter Tri Tips: Newbie’s Guide to heart. The game takes skill and patience to play the game. Sure


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