strata8's last release of Parallel Worlds was Alpha 3. Since then, Alpha 4 and 5 were unofficial releases to the guys at the PAlib IRC channel. For the next release, it's gonna be v0.1 final. But before we think ahead for that version, let's look at today's changelog.


Download: Parallel Worlds alpha 5

Chat with your buddies wherever you go! It's an IRC client for your Nintendo DS. Get your friends to download it so you all can keep in touch wherever you can stay online. It's no SMS, but it's a nice, handy app to have just in case.


Download: ClIRC.05beta

For those of you who are looking for a "Russian-friendly" IRC client that works for the Nintendo DS, homebrew developer Cluster has taken it upon himself to create an IRC client with a working Russian in-out interface, as well as all the standard options you usually find on a desktop PC version. Check out the complete list of features in the full article!

Download: ClIRC 0.04

Homebrew developer DragonMinded has just released DSOrganize v3.1129.For those who aren't familiar with the application, it is an organizer that allows users to jot down notes, send e-mail, manage their contact lists, and access the web through a built-in browser. If you've been using DSOrganize 3.1, you might want to consider upgrading to this version because of all the fixes.

Want to find out more? Check out the full article.

Download: DSOrganize v3.1129

Nintendo DS homebrew developer DragonMinded has just released DSOrganize 3.0. In case you missed our previous coverage, this is a multipurpose application that allows users to use their handheld as a simple yet efficient organizer/PDA.

This latest version adds select/cut/copy/paste to all text inputs, WiFi config, three extra DSOrganize profiles, and even the ability to bookmark pages on the web browser. In addition to this, the program streamlines some of the tasks such as sorting and character display. Here are the other changes as detailed in the changelog:

• Miscellaneous fixes to the HTML renderer.
• Fixed error in file wrapper causing bad file copies.
• Fixed a weird lingering cursor bug in text editor.
• Fixed startup screen error.
• Fixed an error where images that redirect would change the URL of the main page loading.
• Fixed a bug with sites that use 1x1 tracking images.
• Fixed error where confirm delete screen on browser allowed you to select ".." or "."
• Fixed some weird bugs with m3u files.
• Fixed select few files not showing their long file names.
• Fixed everything being underlined on sites with bad tags (ds-x.com, etc)
• Day planner now supports weekly, monthly, and annual events.
• Day planner events are now partially visible on reminder mode.
• Todo now sorts finished events as last.
• Changed handling of escaped characters to include the limited Unicode support.
• Changed IRC to not display characters under 32 on the ASCII map.
• Updated dsWifi again for compatibility.

If you've been using an older version of DSOrganize, it is advisable that you update to the latest version as it provides multiple bug fixes and features that make using it more intuitive. Before you do anything though, go over the read me file which has instructions for installing and using the homebrew.

Download: DSOrganize 3.0

DragonMinded's handy DS organizer application is back with a new release and a ton of new fixes. DSOrganize is now on version 2.5, and it hosts the same good features with fewer bugs.

As DragonMinded's site mentions, DSOgranize carries a ton of features, such as a scribble pad function, to-do list, and html editor. There's also a DS homebrew database, mp3 player, and a host of other assorted features.

In any case, here's the list of fixes for v2.5. Feel free to download it, and send DragonMinded some love to show how much you appreciate the app. Enjoy!

DSOrganize v2.5 Fixes:

• Worked on making DSOrganize take up less memory on its own for more plugin memory.
• Switched to more dynamic approach for plugins. Things should work better now.
• Changed home screen to display current and next two day planner events instead of past ones.
• Changed plugin vblank handling to give dedicated vblank access to plugins/exes when run.
• Changed some code on the arm9 recieve fifo queue, hopefully fixing the random sound/keyboard freeze.
• Changed arm7 upsampling code to sound better for amplified mp3's.
• Changed calculator memory usage to allow for larger numbers.
• Added in newest ogg vorbis memory leak fix.
• Added echo, cls, wait commands to homebrew database script.
• Added ability to swap buffers on only the top or bottom screen in plugins.
• Added ability for plugins to query which screen DSO is on (for those that hook to the draw function).
• Added simple battery saver function and debug write to disc function to plugin API.
• Added repeat to all keys in the keyboard and fixed a glitch where char 255 couldn't be typed.
• Added .dss shortcut type. Shortcuts can point to any file or directory except for another shortcut.
• Added access to the PSG on the arm9 for plugins.
• Added the missing commands for dswifi to the plugin API.
• Fixed eraser glitch in scribble.
• Fixed weird wrapping glitches introduced after the text fix.
• Fixed glitch in syntax highlighting for html files introduced after text fix.
• Fixed glitch where if resource0.bin is missing, DSO does not jump to your preferred start page.
• Fixed error with ID3 tags containing a carriage return/line feed.
• Fixed crash on loading iconsets from directories longer than 29 characters.
• Fixed two irc crash bugs relating to bad server replies (ie on irc.enterthegame.com).
• Removed mikmod loaders for all types but xm, it, s3m, mod due to low popularity.

Download: [DSOrganize v2.5]

Freeman sure must have a lot of time in his hands, 'coz soon after the release of IRCDS v0.3a now comes v0.3b!

If you're an IRCDS neophyte, this is basically an IRC client for DS (hence the name). For this version though, Freeman added blowfish, skin support, and a few bugfixes as well. Whereas in the earlier versions you're stuck with the skin the app came with, you can now choose the skin's color.

You'll also find a sample skin in ircds.ini_SKINNED_. To customize the color, simply use HTML color codes (i.e. #FF50B0). Freeman's also asking you guys that if you do make a skin for this version, post in on his homepage (freemaan.webhop.net) so he can include it in future versions.

Controls:
-Start: (re)connect
-Select: disconnect
-B: parts from a channel
-L,R: gives back your previous message
-Left,right,up,down - scrolls the upper screen
-START+SELECT (at logo screen) - disables FAT support

Now, if you're still in doubt, or need more info on this app, you can read all about it here. Or better yet, just check out the readme included in the zip file, all the info you need should be there. If this app doesn't really do much for you, you can check out the other DS homebrew apps we have right here.

Download: [IRCDS v0.3b]

The launch of the DS-Xtreme (DS Flashcart) was a huge success, with both the IRC and support forums busy with commotion and anticipation. Now that the product is released, the real test begins - how long can it last, and will it be supported as well as promised? Well, both of these questions must be answered by the test of time, but with only a little over a week since it was released, the DS-X is already seeing its first system update!

DS-X Guru over at the DS-X forums has informed the community that a new update is "coming really soon" in the form of the 1.0.2 update (current version at 1.0.1). When this new update is released, we will jump right on it, even if it may only be a few fixes. I'm looking forward to each and every release made by DS-X team.

DragonMinded is back with the latest update to his DS homebrew application DSOrganize. DSOrganize v2.3 has the following new features and fixes:

• Fixed bug where A/B didn't swap on sound player
• Fixed bug with L/R highlighting in IRC
• Fixed some inconsistencies in the help files
• Fixed bug with ? always being highlighted when old language files were used
• Fixed a bug where scribble saves were getting corrupted from an old home screen
• Added volume multiplier to sound player
• Added � and � characters for Spanish users
• Added pull-up menu to browser. Drag your stylus from one of the buttons upwards to activate
• Made all screens with scrolling lists wider, to use up the unused border space and changed the look and feel a bit
• Made /connect an alias to /server
• Made IRC ignore commands it doesn't know
• Made left and right buttons jump to previous/next day planner events like the bookmark system
• Changed text/html viewer scroll bar to reflect being held like other scroll bars
• Changed HBDB to stay in / if the default homebrew path isn't found

Due to driver incompatibility issues, DragonMinded released three "flavors" of DSOrganize v2.3: Gray, Blue, and Green. Make sure you use the executable type for your particular card. Unzip the entire directory structure to your card properly or certain pages will not save properly.

DragonMinded also reminds everyone to back up before trying any homebrew!

Download: [DSOrganize v2.3 Gray]
Download: [DSOrganize v2.3 Blue]
Download: [DSOrganize v2.3 Green]

DS homebrew coder Freemaan has just released version 0.2b of his IRC chat client for the Nintendo DS, the IRCDS. In this latest version, Freemaan has updated the application's compatibility, now allowing it to be used with MiniSD cards. However, he has also noted that there are still some minor errors that occur that he will eventually fix such as some minor graphic bugs, as well as the issue of not being able to connect to some servers with some routers.

In the meantime, he has listed the following as things that users may look forward to:

• IRC colors support
• Autoupdate
• More languages
• DCC chat, transfer

Download: [IRCDS v0.2b]