
The Sony PSP Headset Kit for Skype is now available in the States. The device allows you to chat with your friends over Skype using your PSP. The headset features street-style earphones, an adjustable boom microphone, and a remote control for adjusting sound volume. However, you should make sure that you have version 3.9 of the PSP firmware installed before you will be able to use the Skype headset. The Sony PSP Headset Kit for Skype retails for $30. [Electronista]

Mesquite, Texas-based independent developer id Software today announced that they are working on the new Doom 4 video game. They said that the game will be based on the Tech 5 engine, which means the game will be available on the Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and PC. This is good news because Doom is one of my favorite video games. [Gamasutra]