Steve Harris talks about the return of EGM

When EGM founder Steve Harris reacquired the rights to his gaming mag, one thing was clear - Electronic Gaming Monthly will rise from the grave. And through an interview with Publishing Executive, more things are made clear as Harris talks about his vision for the relaunch of the iconic magazine.

Pointing out that EGM still had more than half a million readers when it was shut down back in February, Harris believes that there's still a strong reader base waiting for EGM's return, even amidst access to information over the internet. "I believe there still exists an audience that enjoys print ," he said. "A Web site is less effective at providing information and insight that the reader may not have known they had an interest in before turning the page."

As for a revitalized relaunch, Steve Harris is planning to integrate digital content within the magazine. "This includes professionally-produced video, audio and other types of content," he said. " The new Electronic Gaming Monthly will let you take your magazine and its content from print to computer to wireless devices - even to your television - as well as enable subscribers and single-copy purchasers to enhance that experience every step of the way."

Harris elaborates:

The digital content will be accessible by some directly from the pages of the magazine while other content will be delivered via a digital device included with each issue (that, as I said before, could be used with computers, televisions, etc.). I wouldn't want to over-hype the methods that will be used -- no individual element of what we'll be offering is unique on its own -- but the way in which each delivery mechanism will interact with the other, as well as the programming we have to identify our end-reader and their interests, is new.

Harris didn't specify or give examples as to how the digital content will accompany the magazine, although it really doesn't take much imagination to guess how that's gonna be, but here's to hoping for Harry Potter-style moving pictures on print.

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When EGM shut down:

• EGM ceases publication; February issue to be available online
  

PSP homebrew - gpSP Mod 20090703

An unknown Japanese homebrew coder has released a new update for gpSP Mod, Game Boy Advance emulator based on the original work done by Exophase.

Not much has been revealed in the latest update except for a possible stabilty improvement. So give it a shot guys and leave your comments below.


Download: gpSP Mod 20090703

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PSP homebrew - JPCSP v0.02 revision 1086

 

The JPCSP team has released a new update for JPCSP,  the Java emulator for the PSP. The latest update has added a new feature in Savedata mode 11.

The  JPCSP version 0.02 revision 1086 has implemented Savedata mode 11 (Issue 87). It was tested using the SavedataTool. The version includes the following features:

• Added basic GE capture support, tested on cube sample. Until we record persistent GE state (texture on/off, etc) for best results replay captures in the same game it was recorded in.
• Fixed a refresh bug. Open menu trick should no longer be needed (click on File menu, it overlaps the display area and forces it to redraw, sometimes making something appear).
• fixed wait umd stat.

Download: JPCSP v0.02 revision 1086

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PSP homebrew - Hold v3.8

Homebrew coder Torch is back with a new update for Hold , a battery saving application for the PSP. The latest update now has the 5th brightness level for PSP-3000 corrected.

That's all for now folks. For more info about Hold , please read the README provided in the download. Enjoy.


Download: Hold v3.8
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development Forums

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PSP homebrew - Custom Firmware Enabler v3.51

  

Homebrew coders Xenogears and becus25 have released a new version of Custom Firmware Enabler, a program that activates the functions of the M33 custom firmware using ChickHEN. Among the notable changes in version 3.51 includes an improved system of flashing Pops and some more bug fixes.

Version 3.51 changelog:

• Fixed a bug related to games online
• Improved system of flashing Pops
• New version of the system
• New server for the upgrade of network

Download: Custom Firmware Enabler v3.51

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