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Many modern PSP owners do not have homebrew-capable PSP systems. Therefore, when an exploit was found in Lumines that defeats protection in 3.50 firmware, many leaped at an opportunity to purchase the beloved PSP music/puzzle game. Sales on amazon.com have jumped up a whopping 5,900% percent, making it the tenth best selling video game on the retailer's site. Until there's an alternative solution for those clamoring for homebrew on their systems, Lumines looks like it will be experiencing quite an incredible new revival in sales.

[Thanks, ben!]

 

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]]>amazonamazon.comexploithomebrewluminesAndrew YoonSun, 24 Jun 2007 18:20:00 ESTLumines II downloadable demohttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/04/27/lumines-ii-downloadable-demo/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/04/27/lumines-ii-downloadable-demo/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/04/27/lumines-ii-downloadable-demo/#commentsFiled under: ,


Longtime PSP Fanboy readers know that we love Lumines II. For the unacquainted, this puzzler from game guru Mizuguchi combines music and highly addictive gameplay for a truly mesmerizing experience. Try this new demo, fresh from the game's Japanese website.

1. Download the demo EBOOT file.
2. Connect your PSP to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Go to the PSP/GAME folder.
4. Create ULJM05232 folder.
5. Copy EBOOT file into the ULJM05232 directory.

Check out our new demos site:
demos.pspfanboy.com

 

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]]>demolumineslumines iiLuminesIimizuguchipuzzlepuzzlerq?Andrew YoonFri, 27 Apr 2007 14:05:00 ESTTop 5 on PSP: Puzzlehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/03/09/top-5-on-psp-puzzle/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/03/09/top-5-on-psp-puzzle/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/03/09/top-5-on-psp-puzzle/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The PSP has plenty of owners, but some claim it doesn't have many great games. With that in mind, every day this week we'll feature a new genre and list the top 5 games (according to metareviews), so no matter what you're into, you'll have some idea of what games you should own. Today the focus is on puzzle games, which the PSP first became known for. But there's more good puzzle games than just Lumines.

Top 5 Puzzle games on PSP

  1. Lumines
  2. LocoRoco
  3. Lumines 2
  4. Mercury Meltdown
  5. Exit

What makes the puzzle games on the PSP so unique is how they are audio/video showcases, which seems odd when you consider how puzzle games used to be. Of course, these 5 games are enjoyable to play as well, which is what really counts. Though I am suprised there weren't even more Q? Entertainment titles in the top 5. But what do you think about these 5 games? What puzzle games aren't on this list that you think every PSP owner should have?

If you missed it, you can check out our previous top 5 game lists:

Action

Racing

Sports

Fighting

Strategy

[Data Via Metacritic]

 

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]]>exitlocorocolumineslumines 2Lumines2mercury meltdownMercuryMeltdownpuzzlepuzzle gamesPuzzleGamestop 5top 5 on psptop gamesTop5Top5OnPspTopGamesSteven BaileyFri, 09 Mar 2007 18:30:00 ESTPlay Lumines-clone, for free, on your computerhttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/03/06/play-lumines-clone-for-free-on-your-computer/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/03/06/play-lumines-clone-for-free-on-your-computer/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/03/06/play-lumines-clone-for-free-on-your-computer/#commentsFiled under: ,


Lumines goes to Xbox. Every Extend Extra goes to Xbox. Now, Lumines goes to the computer, thanks to the efforts of Bradley Eccles. Lumineccs is a pretty faithful Lumines clone, playable on your Flash 9-enabled computer. For those of you that havent played the PSP classic, you must drop blocks and arrange them to create solid 2x2 blocks. Sounds easy: but wait until it gets faster! Use the arrow keys to move your block, and the spacebar to turn. It's so easy--I know this is going to ruin a couple of productive days at the office.

[Via digg]

 

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]]>bradley ecclesBradleyEccleslumineccsluminesAndrew YoonTue, 06 Mar 2007 17:00:00 ESTMizuguchi launches in stylehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/17/mizuguchi-launches-in-style/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/17/mizuguchi-launches-in-style/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/17/mizuguchi-launches-in-style/#commentsFiled under: ,


While the rest of the world has had the ability to enjoy Mizuguchi's Lumines II, Japan only recently got access to the puzzler. Unlike America and Europe, where the game was published by Buena Vista Games, this Q Entertainment effort is self-published in Japan, marking it as a huge milestone for the once-smalltime developer.

To celebrate the launch of Lumines II, Mizuguchi held a massive party in Air, a famous hot spot, a few blocks south of Shibuya station. Famitsu was on hand, offering tournaments, and the alcohol flowed freely. Check out IGN to see more pics and details from a night of puzzle-inspired debauchery.

See also:
PSP Fanboy review: Lumines II

 

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]]>airluminesmizuguchipartyq? entertainmentQ?EntertainmentshibuyaAndrew YoonSat, 17 Feb 2007 05:00:00 ESTLumines invades MMOhttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/16/lumines-invades-mmo/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/16/lumines-invades-mmo/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/16/lumines-invades-mmo/#commentsFiled under: ,

Game Watch is reporting that popular Asian MMO Angel Love Online is receiving the Lumines treatment. While you won't be clearing blocks to music, you can alter your health bar face image to one of the very recognizable Lumines avatar or icon things. This team up is meant to help sell copies of Lumines 2 since owners of the sequel get the code for the icon off the Lumines 2 packaging. I personally would rather have my MMO avatar wear a Lumines shirt than a health bar face image, but I don't play MMOs, so my opinion on the matter is as useful as a queef.

 

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]]>angel love onlineAngelLoveOnlinelumineslumines 2Lumines2mmoSteven BaileyFri, 16 Feb 2007 07:00:00 ESTImport game releases for the week 02/11/07http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/11/import-game-releases-for-the-week-02-11-07/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/11/import-game-releases-for-the-week-02-11-07/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/11/import-game-releases-for-the-week-02-11-07/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Another week, another week of import games to feature. For those not in the know, every week we profile the coming import games for that week. It's an interesting list this week, we have the Japanese version of Lumines 2 and multiple RPGs and an anime visual novel. Will you import any of these games? Check the list and let us know.

Continued after the jump ...

Continue reading Import game releases for the week 02/11/07

 

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]]>importimport releaseImportReleaseimportskanonlumineslumines 2Lumines2rezel crossRezelCrosstales of destinytales of destiny 2TalesOfDestinyTalesOfDestiny2visual novelVisualNovelSteven BaileySun, 11 Feb 2007 21:00:00 ESTHow different is Lumines on PS2?!http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/10/how-different-is-lumines-on-ps2/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/10/how-different-is-lumines-on-ps2/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/02/10/how-different-is-lumines-on-ps2/#commentsFiled under: ,

I love Lumines on my PSP and between all Lumines 1 & 2 had to offer, I didn't think the PS2 version of Lumines could get me to buy it. That is until I got an e-mail from Sony's Playstation Underground describing what Lumines Plus was like. The description says "Based on the film, a trio of unique characters use their skills to solve puzzles & succeed in combat." What a departure! Not only that, but this means there's a Lumines film in the works. Strange that the game is being released before the movie. I can only hope a combat laden version of Lumines hits PSP someday!

 

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]]>lumineslumines plusLuminesPlusplaystation undergroundPlaystationUndergroundSteven BaileySat, 10 Feb 2007 09:15:00 ESTDeal of the Day: Lumines II, now only $20http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/01/29/deal-of-the-day-lumines-ii-now-only-20/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/01/29/deal-of-the-day-lumines-ii-now-only-20/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/01/29/deal-of-the-day-lumines-ii-now-only-20/#commentsFiled under:


Did you miss out on Lumines II? Most likely. Although we praised the video-enhanced puzzler, the game didn't seem to be different enough from the first Lumines to warrant a purchase for many. However, those of you that missed out on this great game now have no excuse: Lumines II is only $20 at Best Buy.

From our review: "Although the core mechanics of the game remain unchanged, the new skins, and sleeker presentation make it more than a worthwhile purchase, even for people that played the original extensively. However, with no infrastructure option, and some puzzling user interface issues, it's sad to see that Lumines Ii isn't as perfect as it could have, should have, been."

[Via CAG]

 

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]]>best buyBestBuydealdeal of the dayDealOfTheDaylumineslumines iiLuminesIiAndrew YoonMon, 29 Jan 2007 19:45:00 ESTHeavenly Star now available on iTuneshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/12/13/heavenly-star-now-available-on-itunes/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/12/13/heavenly-star-now-available-on-itunes/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/12/13/heavenly-star-now-available-on-itunes/#commentsFiled under: ,


Genki Rocket's Heavenly Star is now available on the iTunes Store for 99 cents. It's easily one of the fan-favorite tracks from Lumines II. Of course, if you're a PSP Fanboy, you probably already have the song for your PSP.

[Via 1UP]

 

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]]>genki rocketsGenkiRocketsheavenly starHeavenlyStaritunesAndrew YoonWed, 13 Dec 2006 14:15:00 ESTWannabe DJs compete Lumines-stylehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/12/01/wannabe-djs-compete-lumines-style/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/12/01/wannabe-djs-compete-lumines-style/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/12/01/wannabe-djs-compete-lumines-style/#commentsFiled under: ,


Who's Junkie XL? I don't know either. But, if you're in the DJ scene, you may be familiar with him, and the Winter Music Conference. Buena Vista Games wants to take you (yes, you!) to this event in sunny Miami, and all you have to do is play with the Lumines II video mixer. Looks a little familiar to me... Even if you don't want to enter the contest, it might be a good way to pass the time.

[Via Joystiq]

 

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]]>buena vistabuena vista gamesBuenaVistaBuenaVistaGamescontestdjjunkie xlJunkieXlluminesmiamimixervideovideo mixerVideoMixerwinter music conferenceWinterMusicConferenceAndrew YoonFri, 01 Dec 2006 16:20:00 ESTJapanese Lumines II to feature expanded soundtrackhttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/30/japanese-lumines-ii-to-feature-expanded-soundtrack/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/30/japanese-lumines-ii-to-feature-expanded-soundtrack/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/30/japanese-lumines-ii-to-feature-expanded-soundtrack/#commentsFiled under: , ,


I praised Lumines II's soundtrack for its breadth and diversity. However, it looks like the upcoming Japanese release of this puzzle favorite will improve the already impressive song lineup by adding more Japanese music into the game. 1UP reports that artists like DJ Ken Ishii and the Genki Rockets will have additional songs, making this version of the game something importers and Mizuguchi collectors will certainly want to keep an eye on.

The game's still far off: February 15th for 4980 yen ($43). The game won't be published by Bandai Namco, as previously expected. Rather, it will be self-published by Q? Entertainment, making their very first foray into publishing.

 

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]]>dj ken ishiiDjKenIshiigenki rocketsGenkiRocketsjapanjapanesejpopluminesmizuguchimusicsoundtrackAndrew YoonThu, 30 Nov 2006 03:45:00 ESTPSP Fanboy review: Lumines IIhttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/18/psp-fanboy-review-lumines-ii/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/18/psp-fanboy-review-lumines-ii/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/18/psp-fanboy-review-lumines-ii/#commentsFiled under: ,


Lumines II is the hotly anticipated sequel to Lumines, a fan-favorite launch game that won the hearts of gamers and critics. The stylish combination of music, art and gameplay made for a truly surreal experience that was perfect for portable gamers on the go. The gameplay was brilliantly simple: a 2x2 block falls from the sky, and the player must rotate and position that block to create a solid 4x4 square of one color.

The simplicity of the game allowed anyone to pick up and play, and as with all great puzzle games, players started to learn more techniques and secrets to improve their performance. A typical Lumines session for a skilled player can easily span longer than an hour, but with changing backgrounds, songs, and tempos, the player constantly feels motivated.

The original introduced such a great formula, and Q? Entertainment's sequel doesn't stray too far from it--and that's a good thing in many ways. Lumines II offers a plethora of new content, and a great refinement in the user interface. However, is the game enough to warrant a purchase from those that already have the original? How about gamers that are new to this Lumines craze?

Continue reading PSP Fanboy review: Lumines II

 

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]]>luminesmizuguchipuzzleq? entertainmentQ?EntertainmentreviewAndrew YoonSat, 18 Nov 2006 13:15:00 ESTInterview with Mizuguchi on Lumines II [m]http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/15/interview-with-mizuguchi-on-lumines-ii-m/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/15/interview-with-mizuguchi-on-lumines-ii-m/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/15/interview-with-mizuguchi-on-lumines-ii-m/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We got early access to an interview with Mizuguchi which will be hitting the internet tomorrow. The esteemed game master talks about creating Lumines II, and we have it available for you to download it to your PSP via m.pspfanboy.com. Make sure you save it to the 100ANV folder, not VIDEO.



Expect an in-depth review of Lumines II in the coming days.

[Update 1: Embedded video, after the cut.]

Continue reading Interview with Mizuguchi on Lumines II [m]

 

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]]>interviewluminesmmizuguchivideoAndrew YoonWed, 15 Nov 2006 00:30:00 ESTLoco Roco ranks in top 100 memorable momentshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/12/loco-roco-ranks-in-top-100-memorable-moments/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/12/loco-roco-ranks-in-top-100-memorable-moments/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/12/loco-roco-ranks-in-top-100-memorable-moments/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Games Radar decided to go through the annals of their video game memory, and search for the 100 most memorable gaming moments they could think of. The PSP managed to get a measly two games on the list: Loco Roco and Lumines. Apparently, the moment when all the Loco Rocos get together to sing was memorable enough to mark it the 60th most memorable gaming moment of all time.

Do you agree that these games deserve to be on this list? Or, do you think any other PSP games should make the cut?

 

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]]>loco rocoLocoRocoluminesmemorableAndrew YoonSun, 12 Nov 2006 18:36:00 ESTPSP nabs Spike TV VGA nominationshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/09/psp-nabs-spite-tv-vga-nominations/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/09/psp-nabs-spite-tv-vga-nominations/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/09/psp-nabs-spite-tv-vga-nominations/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The PSP is up for some more awards for this year's Spike TV VGA, hosted by Samuel L. Jackson. It's exclusive games earned 7 nominations, with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories getting the most on the system, with 3 nominations in total. Here's a sampling of the categories PSP games will be competing in:

BEST FIGHTING GAME
Tekken: Dark Resurrection (Namco Bandai)
Dead or Alive 4 (Tecmo/Team Ninja)
Mortal Kombat Armageddon (Midway Games)
Street Fighter Alpha Anthology (Capcom)
God Hand (Capcom/Clover Studio)

BEST HANDHELD GAME
New Super Mario (Nintendo/Nintendo EAD)
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day (Nintendo)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (Rockstar Games/Rockstar Leeds / Rockstar North)
Tetris DS (Nintendo)
LocoRoco (Sony Computer Entertainment America/SCE Studios Japan)

You can vote for your favorites by heading over to the Spike TV website. Voting ends December 7th, so rock the vote, PSP fans! The winners will be revealed on December 13th at 10PM on Spike TV. See more nominations after the cut.

[Update 1: Haha, Spite TV would be an awesome name for a network. Corrected. Remember kids, NEVER update a blog while reading Moby Dick.]

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]]>samuel l jacksonSamuelLJacksonspikespike tvSpikeTvvgaAndrew YoonThu, 09 Nov 2006 21:00:00 ESTExclusive Lumines II wallpapers [m]http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/08/exclusive-lumines-ii-wallpapers-m/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/08/exclusive-lumines-ii-wallpapers-m/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/11/08/exclusive-lumines-ii-wallpapers-m/#commentsFiled under: ,


Lumines II has just arrived in stores and to celebrate, we have a bunch of exclusive wallpapers for your computer and your PSP. You can download these high-res beauties to your computer here.

If you want to skin your PSP with some Lumines love, then type in m.pspfanboy.com into your PSP browser and download the following images:
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3

 

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]]>exclusivelumineswallpaperAndrew YoonWed, 08 Nov 2006 21:05:00 ESTLumines website updates, showcases more music videoshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/27/lumines-website-updates-showcases-more-music-videos/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/27/lumines-website-updates-showcases-more-music-videos/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/27/lumines-website-updates-showcases-more-music-videos/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The Lumines II website has entered Phase II. In this stage, it will develop chrysalis around its body, to protect itself during metamorphosis. It will also showcase music videos in the new Video Hub section. Artists you can preview include the Black Eyed Peas, Fatboy Slim, Beck, The Go! Team, The Chemical Brothers, and more.

Lumines II flutters to store shelves on November 7th.

 

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]]>butterflychrysalisluminesmetamorphosismusic videomusic videosMusicVideoMusicVideossitewebsiteAndrew YoonFri, 27 Oct 2006 16:45:00 ESTLumines II to feature all content from Livehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/24/lumines-ii-to-feature-all-content-from-live/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/24/lumines-ii-to-feature-all-content-from-live/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/24/lumines-ii-to-feature-all-content-from-live/#commentsFiled under: ,

Do we have a grudge against the Xbox 360 version of Lumines? Well, probably. Gamers were shocked to discover that the game they had purchased for $15 was merely a glorified demo: it would cost another $7.50 to get the "Advance Pack," which includes 22 more skins. Throw in the Artist, Mission and VS CPU Packs, and you're already paying more than you would for the PSP version of the game. Oh, and you're still getting less than was the PSP version offers: "all the skins in Lumines Live will be in Lumines II - plus more" (emphasis added). According to Siliconera, there will be 60 skins in Lumines II, which outnumbers Live's number of skins by a whopping 26. No matter how you look at it, Lumines Live is a total rip-off.

 

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]]>lumineslumines liveLuminesLivexbox 360Xbox360Andrew YoonTue, 24 Oct 2006 19:45:00 ESTLumines II shows off New Order's Regrethttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/23/lumines-ii-shows-off-new-orders-regret/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/23/lumines-ii-shows-off-new-orders-regret/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2006/10/23/lumines-ii-shows-off-new-orders-regret/#commentsFiled under: ,

The biggest addition to Lumines' sequel has to be licensed music videos. The game will feature music from Beck, Black Eyed Peas, Chemical Brothers, and more. Eurogamer has a new video up showcasing New Order's Regret. There were some concerns that the music videos may be too distracting, but from what I can see in this video, it looks like everything's going to be fine.

Lumines II hits stores on November 7th. And unlike the Xbox Live version of Lumines, this won't be a glorified demo.

[Via DCemu]

 

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]]>luminesnew orderNewOrderregretAndrew YoonMon, 23 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EST