[Scummvm-devel] PlayStation2 : the way to 0.12.x

[sunmax at libero.it]

Hi there everybody!

Just wanted to give a quick update on PlayStation2 ScummVM backend
status and todo.

Since yesterday the backend compiles again in trunk, I submitted
a patch to Max to double-check before committing. I will do later
today. 

I saw many new exciting things going on, I am not much of a web guy,
so whatever makes scummvm team happy with the new website it's fine
to me.

On technical side, coming 0.12.0 here it's my plan:
 
- I already took care of games from USB devices - now they all start
  (even big guys like comi!)

- I am going to implement games from network (it's pretty fast, well
  at least as fast as the PS2 DVD ;-), so that if you already have
  them on your PC, you don't have to copy the data over and over to
  the PlayStation2 before playing

- I will extend savegame capability, at very least let you save on
  an USB key too (at the moment you can only save to MC)

- I will re-work the TOC caching on PS2 to make starting and playing
  games on the PlayStation2 a more enjoyable experience
  (see my next mail on this point)

That's should keep me busy for 0.12.0.

Cheers,
 -max