Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft
After being banned from the PlayStation Network for hateful comments stated in Resistance’s online community, Erik Estavillo launched not one, but two, lawsuits against Sony for infringing on his “first amendment rights” — an argument that was shot down by Judge Ronald Whyte simply because “Sony is not part of the government.”
However, what Estavillo lacks in civil online discourse, he makes up for with sheer determination and persistence. In addition to Sony, he now has both Microsoft and Nintendo in his sights. Estavillo is seeking $75,000 from Microsoft for the “undue stress” and “sadness” caused by his Xbox 360’s RROD. “Microsoft should have to bear the burden that is now put on the shoulders of this disabled plaintiff,” his claim states — a burden that is equivalent to the sum of 375 Xbox 360 systems, apparently. Nintendo is being sued for interfering with Estavillo’s “pursuit of happiness.” And how exactly is Nintendo doing that? “Deleting, blocking or prohibiting the Homebrew Channel and Ocarina applications” via a system update.
We’re hoping you can see the sheer brilliance of Estavillo’s strategy. He’s offering the perfect opportunity for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo fans to agree on something for once.
Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft
After being banned from the PlayStation Network for hateful comments stated in Resistance’s online community, Erik Estavillo launched not one, but two, lawsuits against Sony for infringing on his “first amendment rights” — an argument that was shot down by Judge Ronald Whyte simply because “Sony is not part of the government.”
However, what Estavillo lacks in civil online discourse, he makes up for with sheer determination and persistence. In addition to Sony, he now has both Microsoft and Nintendo in his sights. Estavillo is seeking $75,000 from Microsoft for the “undue stress” and “sadness” caused by his Xbox 360’s RROD. “Microsoft should have to bear the burden that is now put on the shoulders of this disabled plaintiff,” his claim states — a burden that is equivalent to the sum of 375 Xbox 360 systems, apparently. Nintendo is being sued for interfering with Estavillo’s “pursuit of happiness.” And how exactly is Nintendo doing that? “Deleting, blocking or prohibiting the Homebrew Channel and Ocarina applications” via a system update.
We’re hoping you can see the sheer brilliance of Estavillo’s strategy. He’s offering the perfect opportunity for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo fans to agree on something for once.
Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft
After being banned from the PlayStation Network for hateful comments stated in Resistance’s online community, Erik Estavillo launched not one, but two, lawsuits against Sony for infringing on his “first amendment rights” — an argument that was shot down by Judge Ronald Whyte simply because “Sony is not part of the government.”
However, what Estavillo lacks in civil online discourse, he makes up for with sheer determination and persistence. In addition to Sony, he now has both Microsoft and Nintendo in his sights. Estavillo is seeking $75,000 from Microsoft for the “undue stress” and “sadness” caused by his Xbox 360’s RROD. “Microsoft should have to bear the burden that is now put on the shoulders of this disabled plaintiff,” his claim states — a burden that is equivalent to the sum of 375 Xbox 360 systems, apparently. Nintendo is being sued for interfering with Estavillo’s “pursuit of happiness.” And how exactly is Nintendo doing that? “Deleting, blocking or prohibiting the Homebrew Channel and Ocarina applications” via a system update.
We’re hoping you can see the sheer brilliance of Estavillo’s strategy. He’s offering the perfect opportunity for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo fans to agree on something for once.
Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft
After being banned from the PlayStation Network for hateful comments stated in Resistance’s online community, Erik Estavillo launched not one, but two, lawsuits against Sony for infringing on his “first amendment rights” — an argument that was shot down by Judge Ronald Whyte simply because “Sony is not part of the government.”
However, what Estavillo lacks in civil online discourse, he makes up for with sheer determination and persistence. In addition to Sony, he now has both Microsoft and Nintendo in his sights. Estavillo is seeking $75,000 from Microsoft for the “undue stress” and “sadness” caused by his Xbox 360’s RROD. “Microsoft should have to bear the burden that is now put on the shoulders of this disabled plaintiff,” his claim states — a burden that is equivalent to the sum of 375 Xbox 360 systems, apparently. Nintendo is being sued for interfering with Estavillo’s “pursuit of happiness.” And how exactly is Nintendo doing that? “Deleting, blocking or prohibiting the Homebrew Channel and Ocarina applications” via a system update.
We’re hoping you can see the sheer brilliance of Estavillo’s strategy. He’s offering the perfect opportunity for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo fans to agree on something for once.
Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony to release ‘non-game’ dev kits in Q2 2010
Already, various non-game applications can be found on both the PS3 and PSP. From Skype to VidZone, the XMB now plays home to a variety of services. Going forward, it appears Sony will open the PlayStation platform further with the introduction of “non-game” development kits in the middle of next year.
Last night’s 6.20 firmware update for PSP lays down the framework for additional non-gaming content. The PSP update adds a new category to the XMB called “Extras,” which allows users to launch the web browser to download third-party apps on the PSP. The PlayStation Network Digital Comics Reader is the first official “Extra” to appear on the XMB, with more sure to come in 2010.
A wide release of non-game dev kits may attract the active homebrew community to release official programs on the PSP and PS3. We’ll be chatting with SCEA soon to get further details. Until then, we’ll be dreaming of a native YouTube application for our PSPs.
[Via VG247]
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Sony to release ‘non-game’ dev kits in Q2 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony to release ‘non-game’ dev kits in Q2 2010
Already, various non-game applications can be found on both the PS3 and PSP. From Skype to VidZone, the XMB now plays home to a variety of services. Going forward, it appears Sony will open the PlayStation platform further with the introduction of “non-game” development kits in the middle of next year.
Last night’s 6.20 firmware update for PSP lays down the framework for additional non-gaming content. The PSP update adds a new category to the XMB called “Extras,” which allows users to launch the web browser to download third-party apps on the PSP. The PlayStation Network Digital Comics Reader is the first official “Extra” to appear on the XMB, with more sure to come in 2010.
A wide release of non-game dev kits may attract the active homebrew community to release official programs on the PSP and PS3. We’ll be chatting with SCEA soon to get further details. Until then, we’ll be dreaming of a native YouTube application for our PSPs.
[Via VG247]
Congratulations to StevenMichael on being the first to comment. You’ve been emailed a free Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta code. Click here, for more information on this giveaway. Official rules apply.
Sony to release ‘non-game’ dev kits in Q2 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony to release ‘non-game’ dev kits in Q2 2010
Already, various non-game applications can be found on both the PS3 and PSP. From Skype to VidZone, the XMB now plays home to a variety of services. Going forward, it appears Sony will open the PlayStation platform further with the introduction of “non-game” development kits in the middle of next year.
Last night’s 6.20 firmware update for PSP lays down the framework for additional non-gaming content. The PSP update adds a new category to the XMB called “Extras,” which allows users to launch the web browser to download third-party apps on the PSP. The PlayStation Network Digital Comics Reader is the first official “Extra” to appear on the XMB, with more sure to come in 2010.
A wide release of non-game dev kits may attract the active homebrew community to release official programs on the PSP and PS3. We’ll be chatting with SCEA soon to get further details. Until then, we’ll be dreaming of a native YouTube application for our PSPs.
[Via VG247]
Congratulations to StevenMichael on being the first to comment. You’ve been emailed a free Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta code. Click here, for more information on this giveaway. Official rules apply.
Sony to release ‘non-game’ dev kits in Q2 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony to release ‘non-game’ dev kits in Q2 2010
Already, various non-game applications can be found on both the PS3 and PSP. From Skype to VidZone, the XMB now plays home to a variety of services. Going forward, it appears Sony will open the PlayStation platform further with the introduction of “non-game” development kits in the middle of next year.
Last night’s 6.20 firmware update for PSP lays down the framework for additional non-gaming content. The PSP update adds a new category to the XMB called “Extras,” which allows users to launch the web browser to download third-party apps on the PSP. The PlayStation Network Digital Comics Reader is the first official “Extra” to appear on the XMB, with more sure to come in 2010.
A wide release of non-game dev kits may attract the active homebrew community to release official programs on the PSP and PS3. We’ll be chatting with SCEA soon to get further details. Until then, we’ll be dreaming of a native YouTube application for our PSPs.
[Via VG247]
Congratulations to StevenMichael on being the first to comment. You’ve been emailed a free Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta code. Click here, for more information on this giveaway. Official rules apply.
Sony to release ‘non-game’ dev kits in Q2 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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PSP Go Gets Hacked, Homebrew Inbound?
Well that didn’t take long. Lest there was any doubt as to whether or not Sony’s PSP Go could be hacked to run homebrew, let the following video serve as evidence that yes, the PSP Go can and has been hacked. Expect major developments over the next few weeks that are sure to irritate the hell out of Sony.
The same folks who finally cracked open the PSP-3000 hardware for custom firmware have done it again on the new device. But before you get too excited, the hackers of Team Typhoon have said that they do not plan to release this exploit to the public. This is either because they are afraid the power will be used for evil (piracy), or because the hack can be easily closed by Sony using an official firmware update.
Still, for an initial proof-of-concept, it is hard to deny that their work is impressive. In the video below, team Typhoon show off their hacked PSP Go, which is able to boot into a special kernel mode that allows homebrew software to run. They then boot and demonstrate the PicoDrive Sega CD emulator, and play around with Sonic. The video is definitely real, and we have no reason to doubt the claims of the group given their earlier success on the PSP 3000.
(video after the break)
PSP Go hacked and homebrew-enabled, becomes Sega CD Go
Some folks measure the length of time it takes for a new console to be hacked wide open by how long it takes to display a “Hello, World!” message. For us, that metric is determined by how long it takes to get a Sega CD emulator running on the system. For the PSP Go, that period of time has been finalized: 43 long, lonely, Night Trap-less days.
A YouTube video by “Neon” from “Team Typhoon” (is that some sort of gang?) appears to prove that on some PSP Go, somewhere in the world, one can play Sonic CD. Don’t get your hopes up — the video’s annotations repeatedly promise that the hack will not be released to the general public, so for the time being, you’re going to have to keep playing that old copy of Wirehead on your clunky, Voltron-esque home console. Still, our heart swells knowing that our wildest dreams are possible — if not slightly out of reach.
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PSP Go hacked and homebrew-enabled, becomes Sega CD Go originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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