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Sony Reveals New PlayStation Plus PS4 and PS5 Games for June 2021
It seems like 2021 is racing by, and with June arriving next week today Sony revealed the upcoming PS4 and PS5 games that will join PlayStation Plus next month featuring Operation: Tango, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown and Star Wars: Squadrons for PS Plus subscribers. 
Here's a bit more on each incoming title from Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
All three games will be available to play for PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, June 1. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.
Operation: Tango - PS5 version only
Team up to save the world in this cooperative spy adventure, challenging you and a friend to join up online to complete dangerous missions across the globe in a high-tech near-future world.
Combine skill sets from different points of view – playing either Hacker or Agent – to overcome asymmetrical challenges, working in tandem with only your voice to link you.
Teamwork is crucial, and communication is key! Note: Operation: Tango requires both players to have access to a working microphone.
Operation Tango will be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, July 5.
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown - PS4
Sega’s iconic one-on-one battler gets a feature-rich remaster, overseen by Yakuza and Judgment developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
Debuting on PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now, both Virtua Fighter veterans and newcomers will be able to test all-new online modes such as ranked matches, tournaments and leagues, while enjoying overhauled visuals and redesigned UI. There’s no better way to enjoy this groundbreaking fighting series.
The game will not only be available on PlayStation Plus for about two months – June and July – but it’ll also be releasing on PlayStation Now in June! PlayStation Plus members can enter Virtua Fighter 5’s arenas starting Tuesday, June 1.
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown will be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, August 2.
Star Wars: Squadrons
Master the art of...
Here's a bit more on each incoming title from Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
All three games will be available to play for PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, June 1. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.
Operation: Tango - PS5 version only
Team up to save the world in this cooperative spy adventure, challenging you and a friend to join up online to complete dangerous missions across the globe in a high-tech near-future world.
Combine skill sets from different points of view – playing either Hacker or Agent – to overcome asymmetrical challenges, working in tandem with only your voice to link you.
Teamwork is crucial, and communication is key! Note: Operation: Tango requires both players to have access to a working microphone.
Operation Tango will be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, July 5.
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown - PS4
Sega’s iconic one-on-one battler gets a feature-rich remaster, overseen by Yakuza and Judgment developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
Debuting on PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now, both Virtua Fighter veterans and newcomers will be able to test all-new online modes such as ranked matches, tournaments and leagues, while enjoying overhauled visuals and redesigned UI. There’s no better way to enjoy this groundbreaking fighting series.
The game will not only be available on PlayStation Plus for about two months – June and July – but it’ll also be releasing on PlayStation Now in June! PlayStation Plus members can enter Virtua Fighter 5’s arenas starting Tuesday, June 1.
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown will be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, August 2.
Star Wars: Squadrons
Master the art of...
Microsoft's Xbox Series X DRM Adversely Affects Offline Gameplay
Since covering PS5 Game DRM Issues, PS5 Anti-Cheat Technology and concerns over dead PS5 Digital Edition CMOS Batteries (C-Bomb PS5 Update.pdf) leaving consumers without access to their digital game library, it appears Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series X console offline gameplay is also adversely affected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection. 
Recently ModernVintageGamer (Patreon) shared a video from his YouTube Channel addressing the Xbox Series X DRM problem, with Xbox developer OscarK admitting the following shortcoming in response to quote:
"Having watched the video and read through the discussion here, my main takeaway is that we (Xbox) need to improve our on-console error messaging; the very generic and unclear error messaging clearly adds confusion and can lead to mistrust of the system. There is actually an effort internally to revamp licensing related error messaging, and I will ensure that this feedback is heard internally to continue driving that effort."
Erroneous Xbox error codes demonstrated in the video below:
Recently ModernVintageGamer (Patreon) shared a video from his YouTube Channel addressing the Xbox Series X DRM problem, with Xbox developer OscarK admitting the following shortcoming in response to quote:
"Having watched the video and read through the discussion here, my main takeaway is that we (Xbox) need to improve our on-console error messaging; the very generic and unclear error messaging clearly adds confusion and can lead to mistrust of the system. There is actually an effort internally to revamp licensing related error messaging, and I will ensure that this feedback is heard internally to continue driving that effort."
Erroneous Xbox error codes demonstrated in the video below:
- For this game, you need to be online error code (0x803f9008).
- To continue, reconnect to Xbox error code (0x87dd001e).
- The person who bought this needs to sign in error code (0x803f9006).
- Sorry, this game isn't playable here error code (0x8082000c).
- This game isn't ready yet error code (0x87e00018).
New PS4 Fake PKG (FPKG) Games Released by Scene Group DUPLEX!
For those who remember back in the 80's when Cobra agents were synonymous with face masks, the latest DUPLEX releases include G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout among the PS4 FPKG Games from MOEMOE for use with GoldHEN 1.1 on PS4 Jailbroken consoles! 
This comes following the previous release of PS4 FPKGs, and as always we'll add the related PS4 NFOs and updates below as they surface in the PlayStation 4 Scene:
This comes following the previous release of PS4 FPKGs, and as always we'll add the related PS4 NFOs and updates below as they surface in the PlayStation 4 Scene:
- Rock.of.Ages.3.Make.and.Break.PS4-DUPLEX
- Rock.of.Ages.3.Make.and.Break.Update.v1.04.PS4-DUPLEX
- G.I.JOE.Operation.Blackout.PS4-DUPLEX
- G.I.JOE.Operation.Blackout.Update.v1.04.PS4-DUPLEX
- Forgotton_Anne_PS4-MOEMOE
- Is_It_Wrong_to_Try_to_Pick_Up_Girls_in_a_Dungeon_Infinite_Combate_PS4-MOEMOE
- FATAL.FURY.BATTLE.ARCHIVES.Vol.2.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Starlink.Battle.for.Atlas.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- ESP_Ra.De._Psi_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- ESP_Ra.De._Psi_Update_v1.02_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- River_City_Melee_Battle_Royal_Special_PS4-MOEMOE
- River_City_Melee_Battle_Royal_Special_Update_v1.01_PS4-MOEMOE
- Koisuru_Otome_to_Shugo_no_Tate_Bara_no_Seibo_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- Koisuru_Otome_to_Shugo_no_Tate_Bara_no_Seibo_Update_v1.01_JPN_PS4-MOEMOE
- Starlink.Battle.for.Atlas.Update.v1.05.PS4-UNLiMiTED
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Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break
Date : 05-2021 Languages: English + 9 Subs
Platform : PS4 FW 7.55 Genre : Racing
Release Info:
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break is competitive tower defense and arcade action
rolled up with ACE Team's quirky, Monty Python-esque humor into one giant,
creative game for the ages.
Jump into the expansive, gut-busting story for an eclectic...
New PS5 Gameplay Trailers and Upcoming PlayStation 5 Game Videos
To wrap up this weekend, proceeding the last update in PlayStation 5 News here's a new batch of PS5 gameplay trailer videos for those venturing into the PS5Scene to enjoy! 
NBA 2K21 MyTEAM Season 7: Enshrined Packs PS5
Enshrined Packs are live with the first ever DM Invincible cards. Run with this year's HOF Class including DM Invincible Kobe, Duncan, and KG. We got Hall of Famers featured in this pack including: DM Magic DM Julius Erving DM Ray Allen And more Available until May 24th
Mighty Goose Teaser PS5 Trailer
Let loose the Goose when Mighty Goose releases on PS4 and PS5 on June 5th! Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
Aeterna Noctis Gameplay PS5 Trailer
Watch the new gameplay trailer of Aeterna Noctis, the challenging 2D Metroidvania that will be released on PS5 and PS4 on 15th December 2021.
World of Warships: Legends May Update Overview PS5
The May update for World of Warships: Legends arrives with a bang! Get ready for the ultimate titan battle with Godzilla vs. Kong, alongside new bureau projects, a new campaign, and more. Check out their new trailer for more details!
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Full Cinematic PS5 Trailer
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is coming to PS5 and PS4 on November 23, 2021! Yet shadowed by their triumph in the First, the Warrior of Light and Scions of the Seventh Dawn are home at last. An even greater calamity than refulgent oblivion has been building in their absence, however─a second advent of the Final Days.
Should all despair, the myriad conflicts that now ravage the land cannot but foretoken an end to life in the Source. Take heart in the faith of those who walk beside you, and journey ever higher─to the very stars above.
Void Terrarium++ Launch PS5 Trailer
Protect the last living human in Void Terrarium++, available now! Experience this grim yet moving tale, now with...
NBA 2K21 MyTEAM Season 7: Enshrined Packs PS5
Enshrined Packs are live with the first ever DM Invincible cards. Run with this year's HOF Class including DM Invincible Kobe, Duncan, and KG. We got Hall of Famers featured in this pack including: DM Magic DM Julius Erving DM Ray Allen And more Available until May 24th
Mighty Goose Teaser PS5 Trailer
Let loose the Goose when Mighty Goose releases on PS4 and PS5 on June 5th! Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
Aeterna Noctis Gameplay PS5 Trailer
Watch the new gameplay trailer of Aeterna Noctis, the challenging 2D Metroidvania that will be released on PS5 and PS4 on 15th December 2021.
World of Warships: Legends May Update Overview PS5
The May update for World of Warships: Legends arrives with a bang! Get ready for the ultimate titan battle with Godzilla vs. Kong, alongside new bureau projects, a new campaign, and more. Check out their new trailer for more details!
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Full Cinematic PS5 Trailer
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is coming to PS5 and PS4 on November 23, 2021! Yet shadowed by their triumph in the First, the Warrior of Light and Scions of the Seventh Dawn are home at last. An even greater calamity than refulgent oblivion has been building in their absence, however─a second advent of the Final Days.
Should all despair, the myriad conflicts that now ravage the land cannot but foretoken an end to life in the Source. Take heart in the faith of those who walk beside you, and journey ever higher─to the very stars above.
Void Terrarium++ Launch PS5 Trailer
Protect the last living human in Void Terrarium++, available now! Experience this grim yet moving tale, now with...
Ubisoft Store Legendary Sale Begins with Savings Up to 80% Off Games
The Ubisoft Store Legendary Sale is now underway and runs through June 3rd offering savings of up to 80% off on select video game franchises including Far Cry, Assassin's Creed and Ghost Recon with an extra 20% off using code LEGEND20 in the checkout cart. 
Below are further details from their official Press Release, to quote: Save Up to 80% During the Ubisoft Store Legendary Sale
Want to know why the Ubisoft Store is calling this the Legendary Sale? It’s because these game discounts are so good, they’ll be written into the history books. Children will sing songs of them. Elders will recount long tales of where they were during the great Legendary Sale. Also, it just so happens that these are some legendary Ubisoft games getting big discounts from 20th May through to 3rd June.
How legendary? For starters, you can save an extra 20% off your cart just by entering the code LEGEND20. And how about saving up to 75% off Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, 80% off Assassin’s Creed Origins, and 25% off Assassin’s Creed Valhalla?
If you’re looking for a more lighthearted and mythical adventure, Immortals Fenyx Rising can be yours at 50% off. And if some pure family fun is on the agenda, both Monopoly and Uno – two of the most legendary games ever – are available with 60% off.
That’s not all. You can save up to 75% on games in the Anno franchise, with the latest installment – Anno 1800 – getting a 50% slice off its price. Want to squad up? Grab your friends and buy Rainbow Six Siege at up to a 67% discount. Maybe the Ghost Recon games are more up your tactical alley? Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint can be yours, with 70% and 75% off, respectively.
But I hear you like Far Cry, and let me tell you, here’s where the extra-legendary deals click in. Starting 27th May, you can get Far Cry 3 for under £5. That's right. What about Far Cry 4? It’ll be under £10! And Far Cry 5? How does under £15 sound? These are some “definition of insanity” deals on some of the most popular games in the Far Cry franchise.
What are you waiting for? These deals only last until 3rd June.
Below are further details from their official Press Release, to quote: Save Up to 80% During the Ubisoft Store Legendary Sale
Want to know why the Ubisoft Store is calling this the Legendary Sale? It’s because these game discounts are so good, they’ll be written into the history books. Children will sing songs of them. Elders will recount long tales of where they were during the great Legendary Sale. Also, it just so happens that these are some legendary Ubisoft games getting big discounts from 20th May through to 3rd June.
How legendary? For starters, you can save an extra 20% off your cart just by entering the code LEGEND20. And how about saving up to 75% off Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, 80% off Assassin’s Creed Origins, and 25% off Assassin’s Creed Valhalla?
If you’re looking for a more lighthearted and mythical adventure, Immortals Fenyx Rising can be yours at 50% off. And if some pure family fun is on the agenda, both Monopoly and Uno – two of the most legendary games ever – are available with 60% off.
That’s not all. You can save up to 75% on games in the Anno franchise, with the latest installment – Anno 1800 – getting a 50% slice off its price. Want to squad up? Grab your friends and buy Rainbow Six Siege at up to a 67% discount. Maybe the Ghost Recon games are more up your tactical alley? Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint can be yours, with 70% and 75% off, respectively.
But I hear you like Far Cry, and let me tell you, here’s where the extra-legendary deals click in. Starting 27th May, you can get Far Cry 3 for under £5. That's right. What about Far Cry 4? It’ll be under £10! And Far Cry 5? How does under £15 sound? These are some “definition of insanity” deals on some of the most popular games in the Far Cry franchise.
What are you waiting for? These deals only last until 3rd June.