TheFlow teases ‘modoru’ homebrew utility

February 7th, 2019, 18:23 Posted By: wraggster

Cryptic tweets are nothing new in console hacking scenes and yet another one has surfaced to make us scratch our heads. This time, it’s a tweet by TheFlow teasing a homebrew utility called ‘modoru’ and Reddit users were quick to point out that “modoru” means “to return” in Japanese which might be hinting at a utility allowing for firmware downgrading.
When presented with a tweet that only contains this image, speculation is rife. However, everything’s pointing to one conclusion which is that “modoru” is a firmware downgrading utility!

To further this suspicion, modoru’s LiveArea screen (by Freakler) features a clock with an arrow going back which makes it quite likely that this homebrew is indeed software which lets you downgrade FW 3.67/8 to FW 3.60/5. If this is true, it would be quite useful since a downgrade to these firmwares would allow you to use HENkaku Enso thus granting you a hacked PSVita at boot-time therefore eliminating the need to rehack/rejailbreak your PSVita/PSTV every time you reboot it!
Similar to the exploit mentioned above, it is uncertain about when/whether ‘modoru’ will be released or not. That being said, TheFlow has a history of releasing great stuff such as Adrenaline and H-Encore and downgrading a PSVita’s firmware is apparently possible according to Yifan Lu. This is because on Discord, he said that downgrading may be as simple as modifying an encrypted min_vers buffer sent to syscon during a firmware update.

via http://wololo.net/2019/02/07/team-xy...itas-firmware/

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Team XYZ shows off FW 3.70 hack for the PSVita / PSTV

February 7th, 2019, 18:22 Posted By: wraggster

If you thought that no exploit existed for FW 3.70, think again because xyz (@pomfpomfpomf3) posted a video on Twitter proving the opposite.
Obviously, FW 3.70 has been hacked and Team XYZ has decided to show off their work to us all!

In this video which can be seen in the tweet linked below, xyz boots up a PSVita 1000-series model running FW 3.70 (latest version of the Vita’s system software as of writing this article) in unhacked state.
After that, he opens the web browser and runs the exploit from a local server since Team xyz’s hack targets WebKit similar to FW 3.60’s HENkaku. Towards the end of the video, MolecularShell (VitaShell) 1.43 is opened which indicates that some homebrew has already been fixed to function on FW 3.70. From the video, it can be seen that the main people behind this exploit chain (hack) are xyz, st4rk and davee; all of which are PSVita hacking veterans.
As of right now, there is no mention of a release date or whether the exploit chain will be released or not. However, if you’re waiting for a hack to get HENkaku/taiHEN capabilities on FW 3.69/3.70, you’ll be getting a hack later this year by TheFlow for sure so you needn’t worry about being left out for too long!

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hpsx64 v0243

February 4th, 2019, 22:29 Posted By: wraggster

hpsx64 v0243 is released. hpsx64 (Highly-Experimental Playstation Simulator x64) is a PlaysStation (PS) & PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator for x64 based systems. This is a WORK IN PROGRESS.

hpsx64 v0243 Changelog:
hps1x64 v0243 - initial R3000A recompiler optimizations (load/store)
hps1x64 v0241 - source code cleanup

http://sourceforge.net/projects/hpsx64

http://www.emucr.com/2019/01/hpsx64-v0243.html

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rpcs3 v0.0.6 Alpha

February 4th, 2019, 22:24 Posted By: wraggster

rpcs3 v0.0.6 Alpha is released. RPCS3 is an open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger written in C++ for Windows and Linux. The emulator has been in development since early 2011 and currently supports modern DirectX 12, Vulkan and OpenGL renderers. The emulator is capable of booting and playing a decent amount of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Many more titles are also becoming playable with future development by contributors.

rpcs3 v0.0.6 Alpha Changelog:
Changelog TBA, will be announced when published

https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3

http://www.emucr.com/2019/02/rpcs3-v006-alpha.html

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PS4: Megadrive/Genesis and NES emulators released

February 4th, 2019, 21:38 Posted By: wraggster

Developer Markus95 has leveraged the PS2 iso functionality of hacked PS4s to run ports of emulators (PGen and QuickNES Retroarch core, respectively). As he mentions himself, these ports are not native PS4 code, but running within the PS2 emulator on the console, and will soon be made obsolete by the expected (hopefully soon?) release of Retroarch for the PS4.
Nonetheless, it’s always great to have options.
The issue with using the iso format for your emulator needs is that you have to go through a bit of re-packaging in order to add your roms. As the developer explains:

• Download Megadrive/Genesis and NES emulators for PS4
  
  
  • Megadrive/Genesis
  • NES (Retroarch)
  
  Source: Markus95 (via Logic-sunrise)
  
  http://wololo.net/2019/01/25/ps4-meg...d-by-markus95/

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Modded Vita Homebrew Browser (VHBB) released

February 4th, 2019, 21:36 Posted By: wraggster

This modded version of Vita Homebrew Browser has one main aim and that is to use a source other than VitaDB as its homebrew repository. VHBB was created by devnoname120 but this mod was made by Davis Nunez who is part of Team ONELua, a team of programmers whose software is banned from VitaDB.
With this modded version of VHBB, lots of homebrew like those created with ONELua will get the exposure they deserve

From my experience with it on FW 3.60, I could discern the following:

• This version of VHBB can be installed alongside the normal VHBB application as it has a different TITLEID so you’ll be able to use both of them at the same time
• The Wiki Homebrew Vita, which this version of VHBB uses as its source, has significantly less homebrew on it compared to VHBB
  
  • As a result, it’s recommended to keep both versions of VHBB for quite some time since Wiki Homebrew Vita has only around 3 dozen homebrew titles as of writing this article
  
  
• This modded version has an issue in which it sometimes crashes your PSVita when you press O (Circle) when you’re in a homebrew listing to return to the main homebrew list.
  
  • My PSVita returned the text mode “An error has occurred. The PS Vita system will be powered off” message
  • If you get encounter this, you can hold the power button for a few seconds to power off then reboot your system

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vitaQuake II updated to version 2.0

February 4th, 2019, 21:29 Posted By: wraggster

It seems that Rinnegatamante never quite gets tired of developing stuff for the PSVita and this time, he brought us vitaQuake II 2.0 which takes this 1997 game to a whole new level! Among the new features that vitaQuake II version 2.0 brings along, we find:

• Support for high resolution texture packs so that you can play Quake II with textures that are much more detailed(Texture pack used is this one)
  
  
  
  • These will surely lengthen load times and might hit performance so expect these to happen when using higher resolution texture packs.
  
  
• Textures in TGA and JPG format are now supported which means that many mods found online can be installed
• Official mission packs can now be played on vitaQuake II so you can get more Quake II action if that’s your thing!
  
  • There are 2 official mission packs which are called The Reckoning and Ground Zero
  
  
• The keyboard in the Quake II console is now accessible by pressing SELECT while in-game
• Better performance thanks to optimisation of rendering code, reduced memory usage and improved analogue stick accuracy

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Zombiebound Reloaded by VitaHEX

February 4th, 2019, 21:28 Posted By: wraggster

As of right now, Zombiebound Reloaded, which is the successor of Zombiebound by the same developer, has the following features:

• There are 4 weapons namely a pistol, a pump-action shotgun, a semi-automatic shotgun and an AK-47
  
  • The latter 3 are to be bought through in-game points while the pistol is always available and has unlimited ammo
  
  
• Good performance with no lag and short load timesA pretty good controls scheme that uses the right trigger for shooting
  
  
• It comes with two levels
  
  • These are named Farmhouse, which is a small map, and Abandoned Store which is a medium-sized map which is good if you like it when things get a bit hectic

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PlayStation 5 News: Possible backwards compatibility with PS4, PS3, PS2 and PSX

February 4th, 2019, 21:26 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation 5 news is quite scarce and the rumours that have surfaced didn’t shed much light on Sony’s plans for this hypothetical upcoming home console. However, something substantial about a potential PS5 has now surfaced and that is possible backwards compatibility with all previous PlayStation models!

What do we know?


From what could be discerned by flicking through various websites, the news about the PS5 being potentially backwards compatible with previous PlayStation models comes from an article on a Japanese website (Hokanko-alt) who reported about Sony registering a patent having to do with backwards compatibility. Apparently, this patent discuses a more accurate method for achieving backwards compatibility by deceiving software written for older systems that it’s running on the original CPU. According to Sony’s patent, this method can eliminate synchronisation errors which may lead to data being written over prematurely and other side effects while emulating an older system on newer hardware. Other than this, it’s also been revealed that the PlayStation 5 could have helper CPUs like the PS2’s Emotion Engine as they might be too difficult to emulate through software.

When looking at the above information, it seems that Sony is patenting common emulation techniques but some individuals online have pointed out that the current description of the patent is somewhat vague. As a result, the patent in question could be referring to some type of hardware-assisted emulation, a more accurate way of switching between multiple CPUs of different architecture and/or more accurate CPU clock governing to provide the most accurate emulation experience possible. On the other hand, Ars Technica says that the PlayStation 5 might be a PS4 Pro-esque update and the patent might not be referring to backwards compatibility with PS1-PS3 consoles.

What would this mean for the normal user?


Undoubtedly, a PS5 system that would allow you to play PS1-PS4 games would be very convenient and you wouldn’t have to wait for remasters (or classics) to play older games.

If the PS5 were to have backwards compatibility with all previous PlayStation models, it would be quite huge for many console gamers. This is because:
◾With one console, you’d be able to play through the library of a 5 different home consoles which would let you play thousands of games without having to switch consoles
◾To complement the PS5’s hypothetical backwards compatibility features, the PlayStation Store could get many more older games added to it which would make acquiring older console games much less of a pain especially if they’re priced decently
◾Such a PS5 console could have a great deal of hacking potential as the PS3/PS2 emulation software could be more prone to hacking than the native software similar to the PSP emulator on the PSVita
◾Technology using Artificial Intelligence to upscale lower resolution images to a higher resolution is currently being developed which means that the PS5 could potentially have upscaling capabilities that make older games look better!
◾If the PS5 gets native hacks, more emulators could be installed on it which would allow you to emulate almost every console released before it with the exception of 8th generation consoles.

http://wololo.net/2019/02/03/playsta...-ps5-be-the-u/

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RetroArch 1.7.6 released

February 4th, 2019, 16:15 Posted By: wraggster

• Libretro’s Twitter account had already teased us by saying a new Retroarch version was coming our way and now they’ve kept their promise!
  RetroArch v1.7.6 is now available for download from their website. The new release includes an initial PS2 port (which includes four cores at the moment: FCEUmm, QuickNES, Picodrive and 2048), a new menu driver called Ozone made by @natinusala inspired by the Nintendo Switch's UI, a theme format for RGUI - aka RetroArch' simpler user interface used by default on some cores & ports, and finally Discord matchmaking. The update also announces ports for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (UWP) consoles but due to a few issues, such as slow loading times on the latter, they have not been officially released yet, although unofficial builds for the UWP version are already available to be downloaded elsewhere.
  
  There are also many more smaller changes and improvements of course. Here is the full changelog:
  1.7.6 Changelog
  – ANDROID: Fix Xperia Play input binding.
  – CHEEVOS: Reset when hardcore mode is toggled.
  – CHEEVOS: Update the hashing methods to identify NES, SNES and Lynx games (more accurate and accepting headerless ROMs).
  – COMMON: Add new JSON playlist format.
  – COMMON: Fix playlist corruption when deleting items.
  – COMMON: Fix archive progress display calculation.
  – COMMON: Fix playlist entries appearing with previously used names.
  – COMMON: Fix screenshot filename with no core or content.
  – COMMON: Allow compiling without menu support.
  – CORE UPDATER: Allow sideloading cores from the menu.
  – CPU FILTERS: Add Normal2x filter.
  – CRT/LINUX: New Linux switching method partially implemented.
  – CRT/LINUX: Linux restore desktop resolution fixed.
  – CRT/LINUX: Monitor index switching and auto enumerate for output detection in Linux (still working on the windows method).
  – CRT/RASPBERRY PI: Initial support.
  – DATE: Add Date / Time style options.
  – DEBUGGING: Add an integrated crash handler for debug builds (see https://docs.libretro.com/tech/debugging)
  – DISCORD: Discord matchmaking.
  – DISCORD: Register the application name properly.
  – DISK CONTROL: Remember the last used folder / current active folder to make disk-swapping faster.
  – INPUT: Add new menu toggle (hold start button for 2 seconds)
  – INPUT: Fix arrow keys being incorrectly bound as numpad keys
  – INPUT/SDL: Flush the joypad events. Decreases cpu usage over time with the SDL joypad driver.
  – LOCALIZATION: Add Greek translation.
  – LOCALIZATION: Update German translation.
  – LOCALIZATION: Update Italian translation.
  – LOCALIZATION: Update Japanese translation.
  – LOCALIZATION: Update Simplified Chinese translation.
  – LOCALIZATION: Update Spanish translation.
  – MENU: New “ozone” menu driver.
  – MENU: Only show CRT SwitchRes if video display server is implemented (Windows/Linux for now)
  – MENU: User Interface -> Appearance -> ‘Menu Font Green/Blue Color’ settings now work properly.
  – MENU: Add option to enable in-menu sound effects.
  – MENU/D3D: Scissoring support (will be used for Ozone and menu widgets).
  – MENU/QT/WIMP: Allow building with MSVC2017.
  – MENU/QT/WIMP: Add detailed file browser table.
  – MENU/QT/WIMP: New grid view implementation that is faster and loads thumbnails on-demand.
  – MENU/QT/WIMP: Thumbnail drag and drop support.
  – MENU/RGUI: Overhaul custom theme interface + add wallpaper support.
  – MENU/RGUI: Thumbnail support and thumbnail downscaling.
  – MENU: Hide password values.
  – MENU/SOUNDS: Implement in-menu sound effects (not enabled by default for now, still experimental).
  – MIDI: Add a Linux ALSA driver for MIDI.
  – NETPLAY: Force fast-save-states when netplay is enabled.
  – NETPLAY: Allow quick joining subsystem lobbies.
  – OSX: Initial CoreAudio V3 audio driver (not yet used in release builds).
  – OSX: OpenGL 3.2 Core support for cores.
  – PS2: Initial PlayStation2 port.
  – PS4: Initial PlayStation4 port.
  – RECORDING: Implement recording options in the menu complete with quality profiles, streaming, and proper file naming
  – SCANNER: Fix GDI disc scanning.
  – SHADERS: Fix auto shader preset loading on D3D10, D3D11, D3D12
  – SUBSYSTEM: Allow more than 10 subsystems
  – SUBSYSTEM: Cores that use subsystem for complex scenarios can now load content without starting a regular content first
  – SUBSYSTEM: Remember the last used folder to make loading subsystem type content faster
  – SWITCH/LIBNX: Improve touch scaling calculation.
  – SWITCH: Proper button labels.
  – TVOS: Initial tvOS port.
  – VULKAN: Fix RGUI crashing at startup.
  – VULKAN/RGUI: Enable ‘Menu Linear Filter’ option.
  – VULKAN: Fix secondary screens in overlays not working.
  – WAYLAND: Implement idle-inhibit support (needed for screensaver suspend).
  – WAYLAND: Fix fullscreen toggle.
  – WIIU: Initial netplay peer-to-peer support. Network information working.
  – WINDOWS/WSA: Network Information info is blank until first network operation.
  – WINDOWS: Fix an ancient bug that caused wrong mappings for keyboard arrows.
  – WINDOWS: Remember window size and position if so desired.
  – WINDOWS: SSL/TLS connections now work properly.
  – WINDOWS: Fall back to GDI driver if no accelerated graphics driver is found.
  – UWP: Initial UWP port.
  – VFS: Update to version 3.
  – XBONE: Initial Xbox One port.
  – XMB/OZONE: Add more icons
  – XMB: Add Automatic Inverted theme
  – ???: Easter Egg
  
  
  Here are also some more changes that were not yet mentioned in the changelog, including various Switch-specific ones (thanks @m4xw ! Links to his posts: #1 and #2)
  Warning: Spoilers inside!
  libnx additional changes:
  -Added Overclocking and underclocking Menu
  -Added Docked native 1080p Support
  -Added Ozone as default Menu driver
  -Added software keyboard implementation (if started via Title)
  -Changes to accommodate for libnx's 2.0 NWindow API (mostly affects legacy driver)
  -Timezone fixes
  
  Core updates:
  
  Introducing Mupen64Plus-Next:
  This is the WIP new Mupen core @m4xw has been working on.
  It is developed with a close-to-upstream approach, which eases the maintainability
  and provides a easier way to update core components.
  
  Some notable changes:
  - New Repository approach based on `git subrepo`
  - Updated *everything* but GlideN64
  - Full feature parity to old Mupen
  - Additionally:
  - Added LOD Core option
  - Added Noise Core option
  - Added "Fullspeed" Core option (simliar to ParaLLEl)
  - Added VI Refresh Overclock (simliar to ParaLLEl)
  - Savestates for Version 1.4
  - Added Frame-duping option if Framebuffer Emulation is disabled
  - AArch64 Dynamic recompiler (by Gillou68310)
  - x64 Dynamic recompiler (by Gillou68310)
  Current supported platforms:
  - Libnx (buildbot)
  - Android AArch64 (buildbot)
  - Windows x64 (buildbot)
  - Raspberry aarch32/armv7 (via RetroPie)
  - Linux x86/x64 (buildbot), arm7neonhf (supported but not active)
  
  What is next?
  - Updated GlideN64 (currently runs already, but still many Issues to tackle down)
  - Adding Threaded Angrylion (for desktop platforms)
  
  mGBA:
  -Added accelerometer support for libnx based on standalone mGBA (thanks to p-sam)
  This adds support for games like Warioware Twisted, Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble etc..
  
  
  This new version is currently available for all platforms except Mac OS X (PPC) and Xbox. If you are interested, you can download it from RetroArch's downloads page.
  
  via https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarc...leased.530532/
  
  
  

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Sony reports slowdown in PS4 sales

February 4th, 2019, 16:09 Posted By: wraggster

While the PS4 is a virtual lock to become the third PlayStation console to reach the 100-million-unit milestone, its pace is slowing.
In announcing its results for the fiscal third quarter, Sony today said it sold 8.1 million PS4s in the October-December period with what it characterized as aggressive promotional pricing for the holiday season. That total was actually lower than PS4 sales for the 2017 holiday season, which Sony said was "in-line with our expectations for this sixth year of the platform."
"Although we need to be conscious of potential volatility in profitability due to the console cycle going forward, we are working to mitigate that volatility by leveraging the more-than 91.6 million unit cumulative install base of PS4 to benefit from the new business model created by network services and add-on content sales," Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki said in prepared remarks.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...n-in-ps4-sales

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Kingdom Hearts III sells more than 600,000 copies in Japan at launch

February 1st, 2019, 17:46 Posted By: wraggster

The 14-year wait has done no damage to Kingdom Hearts' appeal, with the latest outing flying off the shelves in its home market.
Sales figures from Media Create, shared by Gematsu, show that Kingdom Hearts III sold 610,077 copies in its first week -- and that only includes retail, so digital sales will push this even higher.
The game more than doubled the sales of Capcom's Resident Evil 2 remake, which shifted 252,848 boxed copies in its opening week. Sales stats for both games are solely for PlayStation 4 -- the Xbox One versions were only made available digitally in the region.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...apan-at-launch

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European PlayStation HQ to remain in London as no-deal Brexit fears mount

January 23rd, 2019, 17:27 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation's European base will remain in London, as Sony Electronic prepares to leave the UK.
Reports in The Telegraph state that Sony Electronics's Waybridge site will merge with its Dutch HQ in Hoofddorp as the firm attempts the manage the impact of a no-deal Brexit. The merger will be completed by the end of March, the paper states.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...it-fears-mount

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BleemSync 1.0 to have NTFS/exFAT support

January 21st, 2019, 21:10 Posted By: wraggster

As of right now, BleemSync only supports FAT32 and EXT4-formatted pen drives and while these are enough for most use-cases, they aren’t an ideal selection especially when you consider that most will use FAT32. To remedy this, BleemSync 1.0 will also support NTFS and exFAT which are vastly superior file systems that have less major issues that can also provide better performance!

BleemSync 1.0 is set to release in the near future but it already missed its ‘next week’ ETA that Swingflip gave on January 7, 2019. It’s important to note that FAT32 will still have to be used for the first boot of BleemSync but afterwards, you’ll be able to use a better filesystem.

Conclusion

Undoubtedly, the most anticipated thing in the PlayStation Classic community right now is BleemSync 1.0 but even if you’re eagerly waiting for it, the best thing to do is to stay put and wait. After all, BleemSync 1.0 will be a pretty major release so perhaps waiting a bit more in order to get a stable release with few to no issues isn’t so bad after all!

http://wololo.net/2019/01/21/recent-...-ntfs-support/

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PSC_RetroBoot version 0.2 – A tool to boot directly into RetroArch

January 21st, 2019, 21:09 Posted By: wraggster

Did you buy a PlayStation Classic solely to hack and use non-PlayStation 1 emulators on? If so, PSC_RetroBoot is an ideal tool for you as it directly boots your console into RetroArch.

Among the features that PSC_RetroBoot has, we find:
◾ Direct booting into RetroArch, duh!
◾Ability to play the 20 built-in games as this runs off USB without modifying the pre-loaded files
◾Game scanning and playlist creation capabililties
◾ Two RetroArch cores namely PPSSPP and Mupen64Plus◾ To grab more RetroArch cores, check out this link


To get this small yet useful tool, head over to this Reddit thread and grab the provided ZIP file. To use PSC_RetroBoot, get a pendrive, format it as FAT32/EXT4, name the volume you created SONY and copy over the files of the ZIP!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Playstation...t_directly_to/

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PPSSPP ported to the PlayStation Classic

January 21st, 2019, 21:05 Posted By: wraggster

Back in the day, the PSP was a pretty big hit with many gamers even though its successor, the PSVita, saw less success. Nowadays, its graphics are a bit dated but it’s seen a revival in popularity through emulation and now, the PlayStation Classic got its own port of the go-to PSP emulator named PPSSPP!

According to reports on Reddit and a spreadsheet on Google Drive, the emulator runs decently and the following titles seem to run well:
◾Patapon
◾LocoRoco
◾Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX
◾An unspecified Burnout game
◾ Crisis Core – Final Fantasy 7 from a YouTube video
◾According to Swingflip, PPSSPP’s performance on the PSC is better than that found on the SNES Classic or Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

To grab the PPSSPP emulator, which is provided as a RetroArch core, simply head over to this link and download the ZIP file provided. You might need to enable “Block Transfer GPU” to remove graphical issues in certain games. Some titles, like Tekken 6, do not work so your mileage may vary.

https://modmyclassic.com/2019/01/16/...-psp-emulator/

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“Plissken” Doom v4 and Brutal Doom v2 released for PS4

January 20th, 2019, 10:15 Posted By: wraggster

Snake Plissken has released an update to his Doom port for the PS4.

This is still a work in progress, but always nice to see Doom working on… everything, really. Plissken’s release includes a “regular” version of Doom as well as Brutal Doom.

The full changelog, from the developer:

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VitaHexenII 2.0 released, brings Hardware acceleration

January 20th, 2019, 10:12 Posted By: wraggster

Rinnegatamante has updated his cool homebrew port of Hexen II for the PS Vita, bringing it to version 2.0. In particular, this update brings hardware acceleration via vitaGL, which according to the developer means the game now constantly runs at 60fps.

– Now CDAudio tracks can be provided in .ogg and .mp3 format.
– Moved the renderer to hardware accelerated vitaGL one. (Meaning game now has stable 60 fps)
– Removed resolution rescaler, resolution is now hardcoded to 960×544.
– Removed gamma and depth of field settings cause related to the old software renderer.
– Added a Show Framerate option in Options menu to enable/disable a framerate counter.

http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/196

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Sony PSVita firmware 3.70 released

January 15th, 2019, 19:33 Posted By: wraggster

In recent times, the PSVita has only been receiving minor updates that don’t do much except add some security fixes and remove features. Now, Sony released FW 3.70 which is yet another minor update and interestingly enough, it doesn’t even change NpDrm (game decryption) keys!

As far as the regular end-user is concerned, FW 3.70 barely changes anything as most of its changes are all under the hood. From SilicaAndPina’s comparison between files found in the 3.69 and 3.70 PUP file, the following saw changes:

• The Calendar application and its background although VitaTricks didn’t get patched so it’s anyone guess as to what Sony did.
• The Near application, which was discontinued on July 31, 2017

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Square Enix’s Left Alive is Coming to the PlayStation 4 this 2019

January 15th, 2019, 19:29 Posted By: wraggster

Last Tokyo Game Show 2017, the well-known game publisher, Square Enix, has revealed a new game during Sony Interactive Entertainment‘s conference called Left Alive for PlayStation 4. This is an upcoming shooter video game and it’s coming to Japan this February 28 and in Western regions this March 05.

Watch the Tokyo Game Show 2017 announcement trailer below.



This game has collaborated the veteran developers in the industry such as Toshifumi Nabehsmina of Armored Core series, Yoji Shinkawa of Metal Gear series and Takayuki Yanase of Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, and Xenoblade Chronicles X.

The game sets in the Front Mission universe and the time setting is between Front Mission 5 and Front Mission Evolved. You follow the three main protagonists as they are in the middle of the war-destructed Russian city known as the Novo Slava. These three protagonists must survive as they must act accordingly to the situation and act independently. The main objective is to survive in the world full of danger.

We are now entering the future dystopian war as massive power bloc and mechas are doing the fight. In this game, you will experience the massive power gap between man and machines as you face off in pulse-pounding encounters. Either you must face the armed troops, armored vehicles, and towering mechs. If you want to use weapons or fight them with stealth and wit, it’s your choice. Unveil the story behind this devastating war in the perspective of the three main protagonists. Of course, as you go along, you will progress through the game. However, even though you will experience multiple story paths, your actions and your choices do matter as you will decide that might lead with desperate consequences.

Survive in the future dystopian era in Square Enix‘s newest shooting game Left Alive for PlayStation 4. Here at Playasia, this game is now available for pre-order. Click the button below to pre-order yours now!


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