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Sony Cloud Gaming Patent for System & Method to Stream Video Surfaces
While Sony's PlayStation Now digital online streaming service doesn't appear to be going in the direction PlayStation Vue went last year, a System and Method for Streaming Game Video patent (sonypatentstream.pdf) that surfaced recently reinforces the importance placed on cloud gaming while mitigating p!racy in the console game industry. 
This comes following the Denuvo PS5 Anti-Cheat Technology announcement, despite the majority of voters being against such things as mandatory online requirements in our PS5 Single Player Game Internet Connection Requirement Poll and Microsoft's Xbox Series X DRM erroneous error code issues.
To quote from the recently discovered Sony patent via TorrentFreak.com:
“[Games] can no longer be p!rated as they are today. Because each game is stored and executed at the hosting service, users are not provided with access to the underlying program code, so there is nothing to p!rate.
Even if a user were to copy the source code, the user would not be able to execute the code on a standard game console or home computer,” Sony adds.
In contrast, another school of thought is if humans make the code then they can also break the code... as evidenced in Denuvo V11's latest failure expressed by EMPRESS in the NFO:
This comes following the Denuvo PS5 Anti-Cheat Technology announcement, despite the majority of voters being against such things as mandatory online requirements in our PS5 Single Player Game Internet Connection Requirement Poll and Microsoft's Xbox Series X DRM erroneous error code issues.
To quote from the recently discovered Sony patent via TorrentFreak.com:
“[Games] can no longer be p!rated as they are today. Because each game is stored and executed at the hosting service, users are not provided with access to the underlying program code, so there is nothing to p!rate.
Even if a user were to copy the source code, the user would not be able to execute the code on a standard game console or home computer,” Sony adds.
In contrast, another school of thought is if humans make the code then they can also break the code... as evidenced in Denuvo V11's latest failure expressed by EMPRESS in the NFO:
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State of Play for July 2021 PlayStation Video Game Trailers Recap
Many were left underwhelmed by this month's PlayStation State of Play event, however, I missed it when it first streamed so here's a brief recap of the news and individual PlayStation video game trailers that were featured including Deathloop, Moss: Book II, Arcadegeddon and more!
Enjoy... or perhaps, not so much?
State of Play July 2021 PS5 and PS4 News Recap
Moss: Book II Announce Trailer PS VR
Quill is back! In Moss: Book II, the story picks up right where things left off following the successful rescue of Quill’s uncle Argus. Your adventure continues with the revelation that a winged tyrant leading the Arcane forces has turned its focus on Quill and is now on the hunt for her within the hexed castle where her uncle was held captive.
Lined with dangerous terrain, challenging puzzles, and enemies twisted in fire and steel, Quill’s journey will be trying—filled with triumph and heartbreak alike—but new allies, old friends, and the very nature of the castle itself can help as she works to save the world from a great unmaking.
Arcadegeddon Announce PS5 Trailer
New game trailer from IllFonic! Arcadegeddon Early Access Available Today on PlayStation 5 and PC (Epic Game Store)! Rise up and play with up to three friends in this ever-evolving cooperative multiplayer shooter. Explore multiple biomes, mini games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemies and bosses.
Tribes of Midgard Season 1: The Wolf Saga PS5 and PS4 Trailer
The end is nigh, and it is up to you to save Midgard! Gather your Tribe in Tribes of Midgard, a 1-10 player co-op action survival RPG launching on PS5 and PS4 on July 27, 2021.
Midgard is under siege from unwelcome visitors. Mythical creatures, deadly spirits, and gigantic brutes threaten to bring on Ragnarok—the end of the world! It’s up to you, a mighty Einherjar, to cut short your glorious feast in Valhalla and return to Midgard.
There, you’ll need to become the ultimate Viking and survive—even thrive—to save your village, and the world, from total destruction.
Luckily, you don’t have to brave it alone: your (mostly) fearless...
Enjoy... or perhaps, not so much?
State of Play July 2021 PS5 and PS4 News Recap
Moss: Book II Announce Trailer PS VR
Quill is back! In Moss: Book II, the story picks up right where things left off following the successful rescue of Quill’s uncle Argus. Your adventure continues with the revelation that a winged tyrant leading the Arcane forces has turned its focus on Quill and is now on the hunt for her within the hexed castle where her uncle was held captive.
Lined with dangerous terrain, challenging puzzles, and enemies twisted in fire and steel, Quill’s journey will be trying—filled with triumph and heartbreak alike—but new allies, old friends, and the very nature of the castle itself can help as she works to save the world from a great unmaking.
Arcadegeddon Announce PS5 Trailer
New game trailer from IllFonic! Arcadegeddon Early Access Available Today on PlayStation 5 and PC (Epic Game Store)! Rise up and play with up to three friends in this ever-evolving cooperative multiplayer shooter. Explore multiple biomes, mini games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemies and bosses.
Tribes of Midgard Season 1: The Wolf Saga PS5 and PS4 Trailer
The end is nigh, and it is up to you to save Midgard! Gather your Tribe in Tribes of Midgard, a 1-10 player co-op action survival RPG launching on PS5 and PS4 on July 27, 2021.
Midgard is under siege from unwelcome visitors. Mythical creatures, deadly spirits, and gigantic brutes threaten to bring on Ragnarok—the end of the world! It’s up to you, a mighty Einherjar, to cut short your glorious feast in Valhalla and return to Midgard.
There, you’ll need to become the ultimate Viking and survive—even thrive—to save your village, and the world, from total destruction.
Luckily, you don’t have to brave it alone: your (mostly) fearless...
PS5 System Software / Firmware v3.21 is Now Live, Don't Update!
In PS5 News proceeding the previous update today Sony released PS5 System Software / Firmware v3.21 (Version 21.01-03.21.00) following the Leaked PS5 DevKit, which according to the changelog improves system performance once again to make the PlayStation 5 console even more stable.
As always DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS5 Game Backups and PlayStation 5 homebrew apps, emulators, etc whenever a PS5 Jailbreak Exploit arrives in the PS5Scene.
Download: PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (US) / PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (EU) / PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (UK) / PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (AU/NZ) / PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (JP)
Here's a guide on...
As always DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS5 Game Backups and PlayStation 5 homebrew apps, emulators, etc whenever a PS5 Jailbreak Exploit arrives in the PS5Scene.Download: PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (US) / PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (EU) / PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (UK) / PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (AU/NZ) / PS5 Firmware 03.21.00 Update (JP)
Here's a guide on...
Next PlayStation State of Play Streaming Event Goes Live This Afternoon!
After skipping last month's E3 2021 virtual event, today Sony launches their next PlayStation State of Play stream featuring an extended look at Deathloop alongside indie and third-party updates including a Blackreef Island reality warping tour. 
This latest State of Play PlayStation media extravaganza comes proceeding their previous PlayStation State of Play back in May of this year and is scheduled to last around 30 minutes in length.
To quote from Sony Content Communications Senior Director Sid Shuman on what to expect:
The show kicks off at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern / 11pm CEST, viewable on Twitch or YouTube.
In this extended gameplay sequence, we’ll see Colt use his abilities to stealthily skulk across rooftops... or go in guns blazing to create a whole lot of mayhem. Lots of options available on Blackreef Island.
In addition to this long look at Bethesda’s violent adventure, we’ll have updates on some exciting indie and third-party titles. The full show clocks in around 30 minutes.
This showcase will not include updates on the next God of War, Horizon Forbidden West or the next generation of PlayStation VR. Stay tuned throughout the summer though, as we’ll have more updates soon.
State of Play | July 8, 2021 [ENGLISH]
This latest State of Play PlayStation media extravaganza comes proceeding their previous PlayStation State of Play back in May of this year and is scheduled to last around 30 minutes in length.
To quote from Sony Content Communications Senior Director Sid Shuman on what to expect:
The show kicks off at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern / 11pm CEST, viewable on Twitch or YouTube.
In this extended gameplay sequence, we’ll see Colt use his abilities to stealthily skulk across rooftops... or go in guns blazing to create a whole lot of mayhem. Lots of options available on Blackreef Island.
In addition to this long look at Bethesda’s violent adventure, we’ll have updates on some exciting indie and third-party titles. The full show clocks in around 30 minutes.
This showcase will not include updates on the next God of War, Horizon Forbidden West or the next generation of PlayStation VR. Stay tuned throughout the summer though, as we’ll have more updates soon.
State of Play | July 8, 2021 [ENGLISH]
Planet of the Discounts Promotion Now Live on PlayStation Store
Starting today Sony's latest Planet of the Discounts promotion is live on PlayStation Store featuring discounts on a spectacular range of titles including Resident Evil 3, UFC4, Jump Force Deluxe Edition and many more through July 21st at 11:59pm local time. 
Here's the full listing courtesy of Sony PlayStation Digital Promotions Specialist Zack Garvey, as follows:
Here's the full listing courtesy of Sony PlayStation Digital Promotions Specialist Zack Garvey, as follows:
- 10 Second Ninja X
- 101 Ways to Die
- 2Dark
- 5 Experience Potions
- Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
- Afterparty
- Agony
- American Fugitive
- Amnesia: Collection
- Anthem: Legion of Dawn Edition
- AO Tennis 2
- Ash of Gods: Redemption
- Assassin's Creed III Remastered
- Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered
- Assassin's Creed Bundle: Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Assassin's Creed Origins
- A-Train Express
- Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editions
- Battle Axe
- Battle Chasers: Nightwar
- Batu Ta Batu
- Bedlam: The Game by Christopher Brookmyre
- Bee Simulator
- BFF or Die
- BioShock 2 Remastered
- BioShock Remastered
- Bite the Bullet
- Black the Fall
- Blackwood Crossing
- BlazBlue: Central Fiction
- Blood Bowl 2
- Blood Bowl 2 1000 Cyans
- Blood Bowl 2 110 Cyans
- Blood Bowl 2 20 Cyans
- Blood Bowl 2 250 Cyans
- Blood Bowl 2 40 Cyans
- Blood Bowl 2 70 Cyans
- Blood Bowl 2 Chaos Dwarfs
- Blood Bowl 2 Elven Union
- Blood Bowl 2 Goblins
- Blood Bowl 2 Halflings
- Blood Bowl 2 Khemri
- Blood Bowl 2 Kislev Circus
- Blood Bowl 2 Lizardmen
- Blood Bowl 2 Necromantic
- Blood Bowl 2 Norse
- Blood Bowl 2 Nurgle
- Blood Bowl 2 Official Expansion
- Blood Bowl 2 Official Expansion + Team Pack
- Blood Bowl 2 Ogres
- Blood Bowl 2 Team Pack
- Blood Bowl 2 Undead
- Blood Bowl 2 Underworld Denizens
- Blood Bowl 2 Vampires
- Blood Bowl 2 Wood Elves
- Blue Reflection
- Bomber Crew Secret Weapons
- Bomber Crew USAAF
- Borderlands Legendary Collection
- BOXVR
- Brick Breaker
- Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia
- Brunswick Pro Billiards
- Burnout Paradise Remastered
- Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
- Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Deluxe Edition
- Catch & Release
- Catherine: Full Body
- Children of...