JPong changelog

Developer Jaklub's homebrew game JPong has been updated to version 0.7, and the revival of the Atari classic for Sony PlayStation Portable users now sports 2 additional obstacle modes, plus noted special effects for the opening menu. The cosmetic changes also slide down to the Eboot design.

The developer also added a selection mechanic for choices of racket and ball appearances, two new backgrounds, and an AI bot that wouldn't be much of a challenge on normal difficulty. Jaklub recommends playing on the highest difficulty level.

The download package does not include bundled documentation, but you'd be safe to copy the entire extracted folder to the GAME directory of your PSP. Jaklub also reminds you that the occasional lockups from previous versions also creeps to version 0.7, so remain forewarned.

Homebrew developer Jaklub has been dishing out updates for pet project JPong these past few days. Just like today, the coder dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development Forum and informed us about the release of version 0.6. JPong, for those who haven't tried this before, is yet another iteration of the Atari 1972 classic.

Although just a few things have changed in JPong v0.6, the few modifications certainly had a great impact on gameplay experience. Take a look at this changelog as provided by Jaklub:

• Some minor graphical changes
• Yoshi and Tricky mix in obstacles selecting
• Four backgrounds

The obstacles feature puts different blockades between the two players. For this version, the coder decided to include the character Yoshi and another one called Tricky Mix that should prove to be the hardest of all obstacles. Jaklub also seems to pay homage to Atari as he has made the company's logo as one of the available backgrounds.

Developer Jaklub has just announced on the QJ.NET PSP Development Forums JPong 0.5 for the PSP. The latest version of the homebrew has new backgrounds, music, and obstacles. In case you missed our previous article on JPong 0.4, this game is an updated version of the Atari classic Pong and plays in pretty much the same manner as the old school game.

PSP owners who played an older version of JPong will notice that the Lolcat track is now different. Players will also be able to select new special objects on the map such as large wall, 2 large walls, and vertical speeder. Finally, those who have gotten tired of the old background will be happy to see that there are two new backgrounds added in the game.

Since the application didn't come with any documentation, players who plan on trying this game out might want to know that the first player uses the d-pad to control his paddle while the second player uses the triangle and cross buttons.

Shortly after delivering PSP JPong v0.3 for everybody's perusal on the Qj.NET forums, developer Jaklub once again updates with a new release of his reiteration on Atari's classic game. JPong version v0.4 is apparently going to be Jaklub's last build for the game, although the author did manage to add some much-needed fixes:

• 2player mode bugfix (2player mode didn't run in JPong 0.3)
• ball bugfix
• paddle sprite edited
• 3 new bgs
• new music track

Yup - 2-player mode's finally working, and we've got new tunes to play along to. Guys interested in providing their feedback may want to visit Jaklub's release thread over at the QJ.NET PSP Development forums.

Homebrew developer Jaklub said it best, "Pong will never die out". And with that thought in mind, he dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development Forum and released another iteration of the 1972 Atari classic. This particular build is titled JPong and is currently on version 0.3.

JPong v0.3 sports the following features among others as provided by the coder: music, sounds, one player and two player modes, pause and map selecting. Regarding the two-player mode, one player is assigned to the D-pad for controls while another can use the triangle and cross to make the paddle go up or down.

Currently, this version packs in two different maps with one looking like your normal tennis court background and the other with a tropical background. Jaklub added that he plans on coming up with future versions with additional features.