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Catherine: Full Body BMD Export PS4 Dialogue Exporter by MrStPL-codes
Awhile back developer MrStPL-codes shared on Github a CatherineBmdExport utility to export the dialogue from Catherine: Full Body on PlayStation 4 among other platforms with an importer also in the works as detailed below. 
Download: catherineBmdExport.rar (154 KB - includes catherineBmdExport.exe) / GIT
The game's title ID is CUSA14836 for Verified Members, and from the included README.md to quote: CatherineBmdExport
Tool for exporting dialogue from game Catherine for PC/PS3/PSV/PS4 etc.
The program could be better, but I don't have that much free time. The most important thing is that it works
I worked out the file structure myself. The program works 100% with the PC, PSVita and PS4 versions. (The tool has been tested on them, but is very likely to work on X360 and the rest).
The import tool will be available soon
It's already done but I need to add him support for Catherine Full Body (PSVita / PS4 ...)
Download: catherineBmdExport.rar (154 KB - includes catherineBmdExport.exe) / GIT
The game's title ID is CUSA14836 for Verified Members, and from the included README.md to quote: CatherineBmdExportTool for exporting dialogue from game Catherine for PC/PS3/PSV/PS4 etc.
The program could be better, but I don't have that much free time. The most important thing is that it works
I worked out the file structure myself. The program works 100% with the PC, PSVita and PS4 versions. (The tool has been tested on them, but is very likely to work on X360 and the rest).
The import tool will be available soon
It's already done but I need to add him support for Catherine Full Body (PSVita / PS4 ...)
GTA V PS4 Script Finder v1.38 Tool by RF0oDxM0Dz Released
Since his GTA SA Handling Editor Tool, the GTA V 1.38 Expulsion v4.0 PS4 9.00 Mod Menu, Lush Modz GTA 5 1.38 PS4 Mod Menu Bases Source Code and the GTA V PS4 1.38 fm_lts_creator.osc Script Decompiled (857.42 KB) via @LushModz on Twitter today PlayStation 4 Scene developer @RF0oDxM0Dz (Twitter) of RDROysters.com shared on Github a GTA V PS4 Script Finder v1.38 Tool to aid in finding active scripts for modders using PS4 Debugging / Memory Editing Tools. 
Download: GTAV_PS4_SCRIPT_FINDER_1.38-main.zip (includes GTAV_PS4_SCRIPT_FINDER.exe) / GIT
Some recent GTA 5 related Tweets are below, have a happy Cinco de Mayo 2022 and from the README.md: GTAV_PS4_SCRIPT_FINDER_1.38
Settings > Subtitles > Portuguese (auto-generated) > Auto-translate > English
...
Download: GTAV_PS4_SCRIPT_FINDER_1.38-main.zip (includes GTAV_PS4_SCRIPT_FINDER.exe) / GIT
Some recent GTA 5 related Tweets are below, have a happy Cinco de Mayo 2022 and from the README.md: GTAV_PS4_SCRIPT_FINDER_1.38
- This tool helps to find active scripts in memory
Settings > Subtitles > Portuguese (auto-generated) > Auto-translate > English
...
UnPackPKG: PS4 PKG Unpacker for ED8 / Trails of Cold Steel Games by UyJulian
May the 4th Be With You! 
Following his PS2 Projects, developer @uyjulian (Twitter) updated his Github repository yesterday with a UnPackPKG script which (among other platforms) is a PS3 / PS4 PKG Unpacker for ED8 and the Trails of Cold Steel series of games outlined below.
Download: unpackpkg-main.zip / GIT
Here's more from the included README.md: unpackpkg
Unpacks .pkg files from ED8 / Trails of Cold Steel series of games.
Usage
TODO: to be written later
Compatibility
The following games are known to be compatible with this program:
The program is licensed under the MIT license. Please check LICENSE for more information.
And here's the unpackpkg.py script:
Following his PS2 Projects, developer @uyjulian (Twitter) updated his Github repository yesterday with a UnPackPKG script which (among other platforms) is a PS3 / PS4 PKG Unpacker for ED8 and the Trails of Cold Steel series of games outlined below.Download: unpackpkg-main.zip / GIT
Here's more from the included README.md: unpackpkg
Unpacks .pkg files from ED8 / Trails of Cold Steel series of games.
Usage
TODO: to be written later
Compatibility
The following games are known to be compatible with this program:
- 英雄伝説: 閃の軌跡 / Eiyuu Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki / The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel (Vita, PS3, PC, PS4)
- 英雄伝説: 閃の軌跡 II / Eiyuu Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki II / The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II (Vita, PS3, PC, PS4)
- 英雄伝説: 閃の軌跡 III / Eiyuu Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki III / The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III (PC, PS4, Switch)
- 英雄伝説: 閃の軌跡 IV / Eiyuu Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki IV / The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV (PC, PS4, Switch)
- 英雄伝説: 創の軌跡 / Eiyuu Densetsu: Hajimari no Kiseki (PC, PS4)
- 東亰ザナドゥ / Tokyo Xanadu (Vita, PC, PS4)
The program is licensed under the MIT license. Please check LICENSE for more information.
And here's the unpackpkg.py script:
Code:
# This script is intended to unpack "pkg" file from Trails of Cold Steel III/IV/Hajimari PC/Switch, but it also works on Trails of Cold Steel I/II/III/IV Vita/PS3/PS4, Hajimari no Kiseki, and Tokyo Xanadu.
# 1st argument is .pkg path, 2nd argument is output directory
# For Hajimari PC support, it requires the "zstandard" module to be installed.
# This can be installed by:
# /path/to/python3 -m pip install zstandard
import io
import sys
import struct
import os
try:
import zstandard
except:
pass
def uncompress_nislzss(src, decompressed_size, compressed_size):
des = int.from_bytes(src.read(4), byteorder="little")
if des != decompressed_size:
des = des if (des >...
PS4 Tournaments to Feature Iconic Fighting, FPS and Sports Games
Since the PS Tournaments Open Series Expansion last summer, get ready to compete for glory and prizes in the latest additions including Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Vanguard, FIFA 22, Madden NFL 22, Mortal Kombat 11, Rainbow Six Siege, Tekken 7 and more with details below from Sony's Senior Director of Esports & Competitive Gaming Louis Figueroa. 
To quote: Over the next two months, we will offer a collection of new competitive programs for PlayStation Tournaments featuring new opportunities to watch, learn and play.
Upcoming Programs On PS4
Across our upcoming competitions, players can expect less waiting between playtime, new formats, expanded prize pools, and more chances to win prizes — including PlayStation-themed avatars and PS4 themes just for participating. Here’s a look at some new and upcoming programs arriving on PlayStation Tournaments, with many more to come.
To quote: Over the next two months, we will offer a collection of new competitive programs for PlayStation Tournaments featuring new opportunities to watch, learn and play.
Upcoming Programs On PS4
Across our upcoming competitions, players can expect less waiting between playtime, new formats, expanded prize pools, and more chances to win prizes — including PlayStation-themed avatars and PS4 themes just for participating. Here’s a look at some new and upcoming programs arriving on PlayStation Tournaments, with many more to come.
- Apex Legends Master Circuit: Our Apex Legends Master Circuit is an epic eight-week competition offering players a chance to win a share of $10,000 in cash prizes and a PS5 console.
The Circuit ends with a massive Final, which you can reach by winning points in weekly Qualifiers or joining bi-weekly two-day mini-tournaments called Slay Days.
The top players and teams across the Qualifiers and Slay Days will get a chance to face off in the finals for the grand prize. Season 1 will take place in North America and Europe from May 16 to July 15.
- Rainbow Six Siege Open Series: You can sign up for the Rainbow Six Siege: Open Series for a chance to become a champion. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other competitors and keep improving your game.
We’re updating the series with a player-friendly upgrade that includes bigger prize pools, more opportunity to win prizes, and a quicker...
PS4 Hardware Dolby TrueHD Decoder PKG by Jocover Released
PS4Scene Developer @jocover updated Github earlier with a PS4 Hardware Dolby TrueHD Decoder PKG and source code to decode Dolby TrueHD to Linear PCM audio data on a Jailbroken PS4 console. 
Download: IV0000-BREW03085_00-DOLBYTRUEHDDEC00.pkg (6.31 MB - v1.0.1) / GIT
Changelog:
v1.0.1
Here are some previous audio-related topics for those joining recently (sorted by date with the oldest first) alongside details from the included README.md below:
Download: IV0000-BREW03085_00-DOLBYTRUEHDDEC00.pkg (6.31 MB - v1.0.1) / GIT
Changelog:
v1.0.1
- support for decoding audio from network
Here are some previous audio-related topics for those joining recently (sorted by date with the oldest first) alongside details from the included README.md below:- First Decrypted PS4 Audio Packet for RPPC
- PS3 XMB Music Converted to SND0.AT3 for Games
- BMK AT9 & AT3 Converter v2 for PS3 / PSP / PS Vita
- How to Create SND0.AT3 Files for PS3 Tutorial
- JPSXDec: PlayStation Audio/Video Converter
- BMK AT9 & AT3 Converter v2.3 for PS4 / PS3 / PSP / Vita
- PS4 ATRAC9 .at9 Sound Files
- PS4 Custom BGM / Bootup / Theme...