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Sunday Morning Funnies: A random intermission
This week, Sunday Morning Funnies includes ranting, crying, joking, and even some crazy old guys trying to fight each other. Prepothteruth from Dark Legacy Comics talks about predictability and improbability that can creep into plots. Extra Life speaks out against level 30 mounts, crying, I earned that thing! Shakes and Fidget meet The Guardian. You even get a joke, an intermission, and some explanations (sort of). You may have noticed that we've been talking about the Spore Creature Creator lately. While it isn't Warcraft-related in itself, many people have been using it to create sporelings similar to WoW characters! We even have a gallery. So, to celebrate, and pique your curiosity, I am including GU Comics' The Spore Creature Editor. LFG's Richard is starting to go a little bit bonkers. No no, more than before. In fact, he even fancies that he has a destiny. NoObz has a lovely father and son moment. Ding!'s Kissybear is taking a walk on the Alliance side of things. Teh Gladiators come upon an old, old arena match. On The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf, Shari begins ranting about the rampant use of the word "gay" by certain types of players. Are you ready to cast your vote?
Sunday Morning Funnies: Fancy pants
This week we have everything from creative headgear to a court appearance and the illustrated consequences of being an activist in the face of ogres. Dark Legacy Comics shows that a new hat can make everything better! Extra Life has a fool-proof system for managing loot disputes. GU Comics shows us the sexiness of man orcs. What? I am not biased. Just because my main is a sexy man orc means nothing. Richard is a fancy-pants warlock. NoObz is all about impersonation this time around. Stealth team combat on Teh Gladtiators! The Scout Report shows just how fast dwarves can run when motivated. Are you ready to vote?
Sunday Morning Funnies: Root for ambition
This week we are cheating Death, building a new future, and harassing the opposite faction. What could be more entertaining? As always, feel free to post updates to your favorite comics, as well as new ones, so that they can be featured in this column! Ding! explores the nature of the warlock. Action Trip comics decided this week to Cheat Death. Fidget has a nasty experience after attempting to blink his way to safety. Richard is still missing, and the activities going on in his absence are not all that they seem on the surface. NoObz continues to explore some of the faulty MMO logic. Teh Gladiators struggle with their latest opponents. Disgraph finishes his orphan story. Check out Dark Legacy's latest! Are you ready to vote? Head through the break and pick your favorite!
Sunday Morning Funnies: You inspire me
For the long weekend, we have several nifty comics that are all geared up to entertain you. From commentary and the creative process, to booby-traps and those poor dwarves, you won't want to miss this week's line-up. World of Warcraft is the inspiration for many games. Apparently, not all are that great. Everyone is suffering over at Dark Legacy Comics, but there is still time to play games. Too bad there is no time for pants. Where would the long weekend be without Activision/Vivendi commentary? Nowhere. It would exist nowhere. The warlock's predicament continues, first as he attempts to escape his unforeseen captivity and then, well, let's just say he's in trouble. Everyone needs a little gardening humor. Ding! shows us how to show the vendors some love. Okay, maybe not terribly ineffectual vendors. Teh Gladiators give their little pet a chance to rampage. He is still not an ostrich. This week, Disgraph brings us Indiana Dwarf and the Temple of the Frozen Beta. Ready to vote? Pass through the break and choose your favorite from this week.
Sunday Morning Funnies: I'll tickle your soul
This week, we have things that suck, users and abusers, opportunists, resourcefulness, and even some creepy happiness. You know that when drawings get emotional, entertaining things happen. If you get bored, you can even read the handful of poor reviews last week's lot was given! The NPC rebellion still holds, and Dark Legacy Comics's characters must fend for themselves. Some people just don't like video games. Extra Life. Shakes and Fidget walk into a dangerous situation and Fidget tries some magery. You know him and magery. NoObz shows you how to subtly convert your friends to the Warcraft ways. Supermegatopia shows us daily quests from the other side of the fence. There are two great comics from Ding! this week. Have you ever wondered about some of those people who queue battlegrounds and then immediately leave? Are they all queue hoppers? Other people have been showing around their orphans. Some, have been using their orphans. Teh Gladiators are meeting up with some old foes, and Trevor seems unusually happy. You could almost say creepily so. Disgraph has given us part 2, part 3, and part 3.5 of the Orphan Saga! I'd watch the orphan, because he rocks. Also, it seems there may have been some errors last week when trying to read part one, which I sincerely recommend you do, as I laughed pretty hard. You should check out the latest LFG. As a side note, which is not necessarily showcased perfectly in this week's comic as much as some others, I've been reading this book. Sometimes I read, you see. At the recommendation of several friends, I picked up a Terry Pratchett book, The Colour of Magic. Now, to continue my ramble, I have always enjoyed LFG's warlock the most, as I'm sure others might agree. To my delight, there is a warlock of sorts in this book that seriously reminds me of this character. Not in any way, shape or form am I suggesting they are related, but if you like one, you should like the other. /ends tangent. Vote for the best by passing through the break.
Sunday Morning Funnies: You are not an ostrich
From the training of a rat to a meeting of the altaholics, to a little bit of man lovin', this week's comics progress storylines, provide gaming commentary, and bring out the laughs. This week, The Scout Report teaches us a bit more about Ogre culture. On Teh Gladiators, Trevor tries to train his hunter pet, the valiant rat. Monkey Punchers goes all-out for the Man Love this week! This week's LFG was definitely hilarious. I won't even comment, so as not to spoil it. Shakes and Fidget are out for Rock 'n' Roll this week. Dark Legacy's NPCs are getting Stinking Rich. Okay so WoW isn't as customizable as the generic MMO featured in this week's NoObz, but I think we can all relate. Besides, Wrath is bringing us new hair! Ding! talks about altoholics. Quite probably my personal favorite this week, The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf, Episode 14: Orphan Saga, Part 1. Click through to cast your vote for the best comic from this week's selection.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Rouges in Azertoh
This week we have an NPC coup, a battle of the bands, two strikes, and of course, the much beloved mischief. In the Scout Report, #37, a new activist wanders onto the scene. From the Noob Comic comes Area Effect. Sometimes, a mage just can't help himself. Messy Cow has some adventures in Skinning, although she should have been healing. The best part? The "rouge" who was stealing corpses! Teh Gladiators battle their stealthed opponents, and the Murlocs heat up the scene. This week, the commentary beneath the comic is decidedly worth the read. Sockpuppet holds the "Azertoh Battle of the Bands." Yes, I said "Azertoh." Want to see a raid with the characters from Real Life? NoObz #9 brings you to a special mob-held meeting of sorts, where you get to meet the gray kangaroo (wolf). The old computer has finally broken him. A friend of Monkey Punchers is finally Losing It. In LFG this week, my favorite character breaks into a song and dance! Shakes and Fidget have made their Preparations, and with proper hilarity ensuing. This week on Dark Legacy Comics, the NPCs launch plans to take over the world, through Operation: Horace. From Action Trip comes Impressive Knowledge. Seriously, kids these days really know their stuff! Sure, they might lose a finger or a hand, but then they'll know which faction they're dealing with, right? Pass through the break to vote for your favorite from this week's selection.
Sunday Morning Funnies: WoW is not a religion
This week we have a nice long list of comics for you to sink your teeth or tusks into. As always, don't forget to leave your tips to other WoW-themed comics so that they can be featured here! We're also saying a special goodbye to Manic Graffiti. Great work and we'll miss you! Here's hoping this isn't forever! Connedromat from Awkward Zombie kicks off your Sunday morning with a little bit of logic. Ana Hala Balablah from Dark Legacy Comics seems intent on being contrary to logic. Shakes and Fidget have to decide whether their new acquaintance is Friend or Foe? If you liked our recent coverage of Blizzard handling director Uwe Boll, you'll get a laugh out of GU Comics' Especially Not You. Manic Graffiti sends us a parting statement, mixed with a little hope, in Good-bye is Not Forever. Monkey Punchers explores the Unplayable. NoObz #8 suggests that maybe, just maybe, justice will find that little beggar you can't stand. Ding! explores some of the effects of WoW on the body and mind. Teh Gladiators enter their first arena match with their new, unlikely teammates. From The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf comes WoW is Not a Religion. The Scout Report is a bit confused over Mr. Snuggles. Head through the break to vote on your favorite.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Working together
This week we have some exciting developments, from the infiltration of a Horde town, to Sunwell progression, to a pet dragon. As always, I welcome suggestions for comics we've missed, so post away in the comments section! We even have a new one this week. From Action Trip comes What's the opposite of Undead? Horde PuGs a battleground this week in Ding! NoObz #7 is highly recommended! Thanks for the tip, Gene. Cluck Cluck from Dark Legacy Comics teaches us the joys of cooking. Damage Done from Extra Life is funny on too many levels. Shakes and Fidget are going on an Infiltration mission! Fun with the Bloodrage from LFG. Monkey Punchers explores the ups and downs of Minimum System Requirements. Teh Gladiators get new teammates. Episode 11: The Waiting is the Hardest Part. Disgraph has some adventures when the Shattered Sun badge loot vendor becomes available. The Scout Report meets Mister Snuggles. Are you ready to vote? Pop through the break to choose this week's favorite.
Luminous PSP 3.50 downgrader released
After showing the world that Lumines can be used to unlock homebrew on the Sony PSP's latest firmware upgrade, and thus increasing sales of the classic puzzler 59-fold, the folks at Noobz! have released a v3.50 downgrader that uses the newfound exploit.All you need is a US or EU version of Lumines (support for the Japanese version coming soon), "sufficient intelligence and english language skills," and a pocket full of dreams.* Also, be advised that by downgrading the PSP, you run the risk of bricking it, rendering the portable nothing more than a paperweight. Instructions and files for download available at the Noobz! website.* Pocket full of dreams not required but is certainly helpful as part of a well-balanced lifestyle[Via PSP Fanboy]
Lumines unlocks homebrew on firmware 3.50
Homebrew on PSP systems with firmware 3.50 was thought to be impossible ... until now. An exploit was found in the classic puzzle game, Lumines, that allows a Hello World application to run on the system. Users must download a special program, and install it on the Memory Stick. When launching Lumines, the exploit will be taken advantage of.This is a huge win for the homebrew community. Most likely, downgraders will be created to take advantage of this exploit, which will allow all modern PSP owners to revert to a homebrew-capable firmware. Most likely, Sony has already heard about this exploit, and is working on a new firmware to ensure too many people won't be able to take advantage of this flaw. [Update: Now included a video, via MAXCONSOLE][Thanks, Merc25!]
PSP firmware 3.10 released, and decrypted
Sony's PSP firmware v3.10 was decrypted less than 24 hours after its release, claim reports out of the "homebrew" community. While the decrypted files are useless to the average PSP user, they represent the building blocks for requisite hacker celebs like Dark_AleX, Booster, and the Noobz team. New custom firmware? Another DevHook update? Sony lost this round, fast.For those good lil' updaters out there, firmware 3.10 brings support for new PlayStation Network games, MPEG-4 AVC format for the Location Free Player, and the 'Dynamic Normalizer' sound setting, along with a memory saving mode for the browser.
3.03 downgrader released [Update 1]
Finally, you can downgrade your 3.03 PSP to homebrew-friendly 1.50. You will need the following: Unpatched GTA: Liberty City Stories 1.50 firmware 3.03 firmware 3.03 downgrader You can find more info at Noobz. Remember: you are downgrading at your own risk, and no one can be held responsible if you brick your system. Take precaution. Once you downgrade, you can always upgrade to one of Dark_Alex's custom firmware options.[Thanks, Ben!][Update 1: Check out this incredible guide at the PlayStation forums to help you every step of the way.]
Homebrew FTW: firmware 3.01 decrypted
Just to help you keep track of it all:Nov 20 - Firmware 3.00 available.Nov 21 - Suspicious "security issue" found.Nov 22 - Firmware 3.01 available.Nov 22 - Firmware 3.00 and 3.01 decrypted.Noobz, a popular PSP coder, proudly announced that the newly released 3.01 firmware has been decrypted. What does that mean? It means the homebrew community is working harder, and faster, than ever, to keep up with Sony. With the firmware decrypted, hopefully it won't be too long until something tangible appears for homebrew users.So when do you think firmware 3.02 will come out? Tomorrow?[Via PSP Hacks]
Kriek! 2.80 homebrew loader released [Update 1]
The newest version of noobz's popular eLoader, strangely called "Kriek," now supports 2.80 firmware, for those of you that upgraded, but now want to go back into the world of homebrew. This software allows you to run most new games and demos and homebrew at the same time. Another bonus for this release is the xLoader, which allows you to launch homebrew applications directly from the XMB interface. The Install-o-tron is also included so that "in principle, you may never need to manually install any homebrew ever again."Very impressive, noobz! It looks like the homebrew community is making those all-important steps to being as easy and user-friendly as possible. To download, visit noobz's site now.[Thanks, jamie!][Update 1: I guess I had too much to drink of that stuff over to the right. Yeah........ Anyways, everything should be corrected.]
Tetris blocks fall through PSP firmware 2.80 crack
Noobz has released Tetris, homebrewed for 2.00–2.80 PSPs. The application utilizes the libtiff exploit that was revealed just weeks ago and promptly patched with Sony's firmware 2.81 update. Despite the patch, this is considered a tremendous breakthrough for the homebrew scene and will surely be followed with more compatible releases.For anyone interested in both commercial and homebrew development for PSP, the constant tug-of-war between Sony and the "hackers" is an ever-changing frustration. Patience has proven to be the best remedy -- wait to upgrade firmware until a must-play commercial title is released; or upgrade and wait for exploits to be found.It's understandable that Sony's priority is to prevent commercial piracy and use of ISO loaders, but in doing so, a lot of "clean" homebrew is blocked. Imagine if Sony had catered to indie developers and homebrew enthusiasts ... if the PSP had some equivalent to Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade and XNA project ... Imagine that.
Tetris: the first homebrew for 2.80 PSPs
Wow, it's finally happened. The libtiff exploit that allowed users to downgrade their PSPs has now been used to launch a game application. Although a bit primitive, this piece of homebrew from noobz can be installed and launched very easily. Simply download this zip file and extract it into your PSP/PHOTO folder. In the PSP, browse to PHOTO and you'll be able to execute the game. Easy as pie, huh? With the release of an SDK, we're undoubtedly going to see much more soon.Hope you didn't upgrade to 2.81.[Thanks Justin B!]
