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PSP load times cut in half with File Majik Pro software
Perhaps the most significant complaint against early PSP games was about lengthy load times. Modern PSP games have largely alleviated this problem, sometimes with the help of a middleware solution from CRI called "File Majik Pro." If that sounds familiar, its because the same tech was made available for PS3 developers two years ago. The tech allows developers to better compress files, and rearranges data in the most efficient way possible. It also offers the ability to install data onto the Memory Stick, for quicker loads on UMD-based games. Already, major PSP games have taken advantage of the tech, including Persona 3 Portable, Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny, and Valkyria Chronicles 2. So, how will players be able to identify PSP games that take advantage of this technology? One way is to look for the "Criware" logo on the box. It's likely you've seen their logo load before a game -- and now you know what they do. [Via Siliconera]
File Majik Pro middleware promises to cut PS3 load times for free
Developers have been struggling with the Blu-ray drive on PS3. For many, it appeared that there were only two options for PS3 games: suffer through long load times, or suffer through a long initial installation process. CRI File System promises to give developers another option. File Majik Pro for PS3 supposedly cuts down load times from an average of 22 seconds on a Blu-ray disc to only 9. Best of all, this program is being made available for free -- unitl 2010.We can't substantiate these claims in any way, but we're glad to see alternative options available for developers that haven't mastered streaming techniques for the PS3. Imagine a day when mandatory installations for PS3 games are a thing of the past.[Thanks, Ether02! Via SCRAWL]
