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One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows PS4 Servers to Shutdown Next Year
Only two years after the PlayStation 4 game's initial release of February 27, 2020, publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment confirmed that One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows multiplayer servers will go offline (aka 'sunset') on February 28, 2022. 
Developed by Spike Chunsoft, One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows will remain partially available for play according to the Tweet below to quote:
"One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows multiplayer servers will sunset on February 28, 2022. All offline game modes, along with online 1vs1 game matches, will still be available for play.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support."
This disheartening news comes following Sony's Closure of PlayStation Vue, Ending of Partial Message Service, PS5 C-Bomb CMOS Battery Issue, PSP Store Closure and Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Game Sales.
That said, TechRaptor.net brings up an interesting point regarding this news... to quote:
"While you'd then probably think (and be correct in thinking so) that all offline game modes will still be available for players to play, online 1v1 game matches will still be available as well, just not... everything else.
That's fairly interesting, because usually when a game's multiplayer servers are taken offline, it means everything, not just most of it. This would seem to indicate that the 1v1 matches are (or will be) done via peer-to-peer, and not using matchmaking."
Developed by Spike Chunsoft, One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows will remain partially available for play according to the Tweet below to quote:
"One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows multiplayer servers will sunset on February 28, 2022. All offline game modes, along with online 1vs1 game matches, will still be available for play.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support."
This disheartening news comes following Sony's Closure of PlayStation Vue, Ending of Partial Message Service, PS5 C-Bomb CMOS Battery Issue, PSP Store Closure and Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Game Sales.That said, TechRaptor.net brings up an interesting point regarding this news... to quote:
"While you'd then probably think (and be correct in thinking so) that all offline game modes will still be available for players to play, online 1v1 game matches will still be available as well, just not... everything else.
That's fairly interesting, because usually when a game's multiplayer servers are taken offline, it means everything, not just most of it. This would seem to indicate that the 1v1 matches are (or will be) done via peer-to-peer, and not using matchmaking."
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PlayStation 5 Games: 3D Audio, Lightning Speed & More PS5 Trailers
In PlayStation 5 Scene news following the previous round of PS5 Trailers we've got a fresh batch to enjoy this week showcasing 3D Audio and Lightning Speed in PS5 Games among the latest video footage below!
Wayward Strand Teaser PS5 Trailer
In Wayward Strand, our heartfelt story coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, step aboard a curious flying hospital, where life goes on around you as you play.
Wayward Strand is a new type of playable story, set in a uniquely crafted living world. It’s a thoughtful, heartwarming tale, woven together from multiple distinct threads, all of which play out simultaneously aboard an airborne hospital in 1970s Australia.
Explore themes of care and neglect, infirmity and death, friendship and community, inspired by personal stories.
Rainbow Six Extraction Vigil: Operator Showcase PS5 Trailer
Vigil's got your six in R6Extraction. Undetectable when using the ERC-8 Disruptor, Vigil operates in the shadows. The Archaeans will never see him coming!
PS5 Games 3D Audio
Immerse yourself in soundscapes where it feels as if the sound comes from every direction. Your surroundings truly come alive with Tempest 3D AudioTech with compatible headphones in supported games.
PS5 Games Lightning Speed
Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlayStation console can do.
NBA 2K21 MyTEAM Season 9: Out of This World PS5 Trailer
MyTEAM is Out of this World. Play the new tier in Domination, take on the Goon Squad in the all-new Space Jam Challenge, and pick up 2K21’s first ever GOAT cards in Season 9.
Hunter's Arena: Legends Cinematic PS5 Trailer
Dive into the mystical and dangerous...
Wayward Strand Teaser PS5 Trailer
In Wayward Strand, our heartfelt story coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, step aboard a curious flying hospital, where life goes on around you as you play.
Wayward Strand is a new type of playable story, set in a uniquely crafted living world. It’s a thoughtful, heartwarming tale, woven together from multiple distinct threads, all of which play out simultaneously aboard an airborne hospital in 1970s Australia.
Explore themes of care and neglect, infirmity and death, friendship and community, inspired by personal stories.
Rainbow Six Extraction Vigil: Operator Showcase PS5 Trailer
Vigil's got your six in R6Extraction. Undetectable when using the ERC-8 Disruptor, Vigil operates in the shadows. The Archaeans will never see him coming!
PS5 Games 3D Audio
Immerse yourself in soundscapes where it feels as if the sound comes from every direction. Your surroundings truly come alive with Tempest 3D AudioTech with compatible headphones in supported games.
PS5 Games Lightning Speed
Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlayStation console can do.
NBA 2K21 MyTEAM Season 9: Out of This World PS5 Trailer
MyTEAM is Out of this World. Play the new tier in Domination, take on the Goon Squad in the all-new Space Jam Challenge, and pick up 2K21’s first ever GOAT cards in Season 9.
Hunter's Arena: Legends Cinematic PS5 Trailer
Dive into the mystical and dangerous...
PS4 Dev Help on Tiling Mode Frame Buffer Algorithm, Demos by DeathRGH
Following his PlayStation 4 Tool Box updates, PS4Debug SpeedFix Tweak used for PS4Cheater and the PS4 DevKit Leak, recently PS4Scene developer @DeathRGH reached out on Twitter for help with the tiling algorithm of the frame buffer on PS4 (SCE_VIDEO_OUT_TILING_MODE_TILE or kTileModeDisplay_2dThin) and shared a few videos demonstrating the order in which pixels are tiled from his YouTube Channel below. 
If anyone can lend a hand feel free to reply below, drop by DeathRGH's Hood Discord Channel or reach out to DeathRGH on Twitter... and remember he also has a DeathRGH's Github Repo and a DeathRGH's Ko-fi Page set up for those who can't offer technical help but would love to support his ongoing work in the scene!
PS4 Tiling | Zoom (Slow)
PS4 Tiling | Full Screen (Fast)
Finally, @zecoxao announced on Twitter that the PS4 SELF File Format was fully documented recently via PSDevWiki.com for those interested in further PlayStation 4 development!
If anyone can lend a hand feel free to reply below, drop by DeathRGH's Hood Discord Channel or reach out to DeathRGH on Twitter... and remember he also has a DeathRGH's Github Repo and a DeathRGH's Ko-fi Page set up for those who can't offer technical help but would love to support his ongoing work in the scene! PS4 Tiling | Zoom (Slow)
PS4 Tiling | Full Screen (Fast)
Finally, @zecoxao announced on Twitter that the PS4 SELF File Format was fully documented recently via PSDevWiki.com for those interested in further PlayStation 4 development!
New PS4 FPKG (Fake PKG) Games Released in PlayStation 4 Scene
A few weeks back we saw an influx of new PS4 FPKGs that were released by PS4Scene group MOEMOE, and this weekend the PS4FPKG flood of games continues from UNLiMiTED & MOEMOE for use with GoldHEN 1.1 
on Jailbroken PS4 consoles! 
The related PS4 NFOs for these new PS4 FPKG games can be found below, and as always we'll add more as they surface in the PlayStation 4 Scene:
on Jailbroken PS4 consoles! The related PS4 NFOs for these new PS4 FPKG games can be found below, and as always we'll add more as they surface in the PlayStation 4 Scene:
- Starlink.Battle.for.Atlas.DLC.Unlocker.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Cat.Quest.II.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Cat.Quest.II.Update.v1.09.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Freedom.Finger.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Freedom.Finger.Update.v1.04.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Jim.Hensons.The.Dark.Crystal.Age.of.Resistance.Tactics.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Jim.Hensons.The.Dark.Crystal.Age.of.Resistance.Tactics.Update.v1.02.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Paw.Patrol.Mighty.Pups.Save.Adventure.Bay.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Slide.Stars.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Tin.and.Kuna.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- KAMEN_RIDER_Memory_of_Heroez_PS4-MOEMOE
- KAMEN_RIDER_Memory_of_Heroez_Update_v1.01_PS4-MOEMOE
- Kono_Subarashii_Sekai_ni_Shukufuku_o_Kibo_no_Meikyu_to_Tsudoishi_Bokensha-tachi_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- Kono_Subarashii_Sekai_ni_Shukufuku_o_Kibo_no_Meikyu_to_Tsudoishi_Bokensha-tachi_Update_v1.03_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- LoveR_Kiss_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- LoveR_Kiss_Update_v1.05_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- Raging_Loop_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- Lethal_League_Blaze_PS4-MOEMOE
- Lethal_League_Blaze_Update_v1.01_PS4-MOEMOE
- PATAPON_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- PATAPON_Update_v1.01_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- The_Legend_of_Heroes_Zero_no_Kiseki_KAI_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE...
PS5 Online Tournament Integration May Be Coming Suggests Sony Patent
Since Expanding PS4 Tournaments and the recent Cloud Gaming Patent discovery, the latest USPTO patent uncovered from Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. suggests that Online Tournament Integration (PDF) may be coming to PlayStation 5... although not likely in time for Evo 2021 Online which spans two weekends next month from August 6-8th and August 13-15th for four regional trophies! 
To quote from PlayStationLifeStyle.net on this PS5 Scene rumor:
"This patent suggests the PS5 version would go a step further, allowing players, developers and other third-parties to host their own tournaments for both individual players and teams.
At one end of the scale, people could set up small tournaments for their family and friends. At the other end, it could allow event planners to run far larger tournaments with their own rules."
And adding to the speculation from SegmentNext.com, to quote:
"Take note that Sony moved to acquire the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) a few months back. Evo has for long been recognized as the largest fighting game tournament platform, and which will now be operated by Sony as part of a joint venture.
The timing of the patented online tournament system is hence interesting."
To quote from PlayStationLifeStyle.net on this PS5 Scene rumor:
"This patent suggests the PS5 version would go a step further, allowing players, developers and other third-parties to host their own tournaments for both individual players and teams.
At one end of the scale, people could set up small tournaments for their family and friends. At the other end, it could allow event planners to run far larger tournaments with their own rules."
And adding to the speculation from SegmentNext.com, to quote:
"Take note that Sony moved to acquire the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) a few months back. Evo has for long been recognized as the largest fighting game tournament platform, and which will now be operated by Sony as part of a joint venture.
The timing of the patented online tournament system is hence interesting."