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Hello World PS4 PKG Example by Al Azif for Homebrew Developers
Proceeding the previously released Hello World Test App PS4 PKG and Hello World GameMaker PS4 PKG, PlayStation 4 developer @Al Azif recently shared a Hello World PS4 PKG example on Twitter demonstrating how with the OpenOrbis PS4 Toolchain homebrew packages can be built automatically by adding only a few lines of code. 
To quote from the Tweets below on this handy tip for PS4 homebrew creators and developers:
Add 3-5 lines to Github workflow and it can automatically build your homebrew package for you without you actually needing to install the ***. You can use this for various things like to check to make sure changes are valid before accepting them or for generating releases.
As you can see from the PKG link generated by GitHub here:
Download: IV0000-BREW00083_00-HELLOWORLD000000.pkg.zip (5.77 MB - includes IV0000-BREW00083_00-HELLOWORLD000000.pkg (6.31 MB)) / GIT
And from the README.md: Hello World!
This is a repo to demonstrate the Open Orbis Toolchain Action
You can view the workflow file here and view the completed actions with their output here.
From build.yml:
To quote from the Tweets below on this handy tip for PS4 homebrew creators and developers:
Add 3-5 lines to Github workflow and it can automatically build your homebrew package for you without you actually needing to install the ***. You can use this for various things like to check to make sure changes are valid before accepting them or for generating releases.
As you can see from the PKG link generated by GitHub here:
Download: IV0000-BREW00083_00-HELLOWORLD000000.pkg.zip (5.77 MB - includes IV0000-BREW00083_00-HELLOWORLD000000.pkg (6.31 MB)) / GIT
And from the README.md: Hello World!
This is a repo to demonstrate the Open Orbis Toolchain Action
You can view the workflow file here and view the completed actions with their output here.
From build.yml:
Code:
---
name: build
on:
workflow_dispatch:
jobs:
build:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout Repo
uses: actions/checkout@v2
- name: Run Open Orbis Toolchain
uses: OpenOrbis/toolchain-action@main
with:
version: latest
command: cd hello_world; make; PkgTool.Core pkg_build pkg/pkg.gp4 .
- name: Upload Artifact
uses: actions/upload-artifact@v2...
PS4 Games on PS5 FAQ: Backward Compatibility, Game Boost and More!
Since Sony confirmed some of PS5's limitations, shared PS5 Trophy Update details and a PlayStation 5 Teardown Video today a PS4 Games on PS5 FAQ and PS5 Backward-Compatibility Page were made available with details on Game Boost mode and more below! 
Here's the full scoop by Platform Planning & Management SVP Hideaki Nishino, to quote:
When the PlayStation 5 launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on PS5. We know you have questions about how PS4 games will work on PS5, so here is a quick overview on some common questions we’ve seen from the PlayStation community.
What console generation games are supported with PS5’s backward compatibility feature?
We are focused on the huge catalog of games on PlayStation 4, and we’re pleased that more than 99% of PS4 games will be playable on PS5 on day one. This includes games that have defined the PS4 generation – from critically acclaimed PlayStation exclusives like The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, to blockbuster hits from our third-party partners.
What is the difference between playing PS4 games on the PS5 Digital Edition console, versus the PS5 console with the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive?
The gaming experience on both models will be the same. However, how you access the content to play will differ:
PS5 Digital Edition
Here's the full scoop by Platform Planning & Management SVP Hideaki Nishino, to quote:
When the PlayStation 5 launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on PS5. We know you have questions about how PS4 games will work on PS5, so here is a quick overview on some common questions we’ve seen from the PlayStation community.
What console generation games are supported with PS5’s backward compatibility feature?
We are focused on the huge catalog of games on PlayStation 4, and we’re pleased that more than 99% of PS4 games will be playable on PS5 on day one. This includes games that have defined the PS4 generation – from critically acclaimed PlayStation exclusives like The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, to blockbuster hits from our third-party partners.
What is the difference between playing PS4 games on the PS5 Digital Edition console, versus the PS5 console with the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive?
The gaming experience on both models will be the same. However, how you access the content to play will differ:
PS5 Digital Edition
- You will be able to play digital versions of your compatible PS4 games on the PS5 Digital Edition console. These will be compatible PS4 digital games you have already purchased, or plan to purchase, via PlayStation Store on PS4, PS5, web or PlayStation mobile app.
- Since there is no disc drive, you won’t be able to play your PS4 disc-based games on the PS5 Digital Edition.
- You can play digital...
Co-op Adventure Haven PS5 Gameplay, MK11 and More Trailers
In the last PlayStation Indies Montage Video we got a peek at the upcoming co-op adventure Haven, and today The Game Bakers made available some new PS5 gameplay footage alongside some more PlayStation 5 trailer videos and details on each below! 
From Furi creators The Game Bakers Creative Director Emeric Thoa on exploring, fighting and relaxing in Haven, to quote:
Fugitive lovers in space
I like to pitch Haven as “Romeo and Juliet, but they survived and escaped to a deserted planet to live together.” But that doesn’t say much about the gameplay. So I would like to share more about your experience as you play the game — what you actually get to do.
The game experience in Haven is created by the intersection of three systems:
All in all, Haven’s game experience is about living with Yu and Kay, every minute of their adventurous daily life.
Haven - PS5 Gameplay Footage
Haven is coming to PlayStation 5 later this year. Share the journey of two lovers, escaped to a lost planet in a desperate attempt to stay together.
Play as Yu and Kay, gliding over the grassland of a shattered planet, unraveling its mysteries to find a way to settle for good.
Also below are some more PlayStation 5 trailer videos on Bugsnax, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, and Worms Rumble as follows:
Bugsnax PS5 - Meet the VO Cast
Meet the voice acting cast behind your favorite Bugsnax characters!
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate brings Rain, Mileena, and Rambo
The new content arrives November 17 on PS4 and PS5. And from NetherRealm Studio Story & Voiceover Director...
From Furi creators The Game Bakers Creative Director Emeric Thoa on exploring, fighting and relaxing in Haven, to quote:
Fugitive lovers in space
I like to pitch Haven as “Romeo and Juliet, but they survived and escaped to a deserted planet to live together.” But that doesn’t say much about the gameplay. So I would like to share more about your experience as you play the game — what you actually get to do.
The game experience in Haven is created by the intersection of three systems:
- Exploration through gliding
- Combat
- Preparing for your next expedition in the Nest
All in all, Haven’s game experience is about living with Yu and Kay, every minute of their adventurous daily life.
Haven - PS5 Gameplay Footage
Haven is coming to PlayStation 5 later this year. Share the journey of two lovers, escaped to a lost planet in a desperate attempt to stay together.
Play as Yu and Kay, gliding over the grassland of a shattered planet, unraveling its mysteries to find a way to settle for good.
Also below are some more PlayStation 5 trailer videos on Bugsnax, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, and Worms Rumble as follows:
Bugsnax PS5 - Meet the VO Cast
Meet the voice acting cast behind your favorite Bugsnax characters!
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate brings Rain, Mileena, and Rambo
The new content arrives November 17 on PS4 and PS5. And from NetherRealm Studio Story & Voiceover Director...
PS4 PKGi: Open Source Packages Manager for Homebrew PKGs by TheoryWrong
We've seen a PS Vita PKGi Fork, some PS Vita PKGi Updates, a PKGi PS3 Port and recently PlayStation 4 scene homebrew developer @theorywrong of TheoryWrong.me shared on Twitter PKGi for PS4 which is a work-in-progress (WIP) open source manager for downloading homebrew packages (PKGs) directly from a given source. ⬇ 
Download: IV0000-PKGI00001_00-YYYYYYYYYY000000.pkg / PKGi-master.zip / GIT
From the README.md: PKGi
PKGi is a WIP OpenSource Packages Manager for Download PKG's Hombrew directly from Source.
The source code bellow use the OpenOrbis ***, it's a legal homebrew !
Image
Note
PKGi is not designed for P!racy ! P!racy is illegal, Me and other developers can't be responsible for content proposed inside "Source". Please respect law of your country.
Credit
Download: IV0000-PKGI00001_00-YYYYYYYYYY000000.pkg / PKGi-master.zip / GIT
From the README.md: PKGi
PKGi is a WIP OpenSource Packages Manager for Download PKG's Hombrew directly from Source.
The source code bellow use the OpenOrbis ***, it's a legal homebrew !
Image
Note
PKGi is not designed for P!racy ! P!racy is illegal, Me and other developers can't be responsible for content proposed inside "Source". Please respect law of your country.
Credit
- Original Packages icon by Freepik
- TinyJSON by pbhogan
- OpenOrbis Toolchain and Mira by OpenOrbis Team
- Package Installation Writeup by Flat_Z
Sony Details Upcoming Trophy Levelling Changes for PS4 & PS5 Trophies
Today Sony detailed some Trophy Levelling Changes for PS4 and PS5 Trophies that go live starting tonight in North America and tomorrow in Europe on the PlayStation 4 console. 
A quick tour of the new enhancements rolling out can be found below courtesy of Sony Product Management Director Toshimasa Aoki, to quote:
You’ve all heard that satisfying sound when a Trophy pops up on the corner of your screen. There’s the sense of accomplishment when that ultra-rare Platinum trophy is unlocked after hours of pursuing.
Trophies were first introduced on PlayStation 3, and have been an integral part of the PlayStation gaming experience. Today, we’re excited to announce we’re bringing some enhancements to the Trophy system.
New Trophy Levels
The first thing you’ll notice is the big change to your Trophy level. We’re increasing the Trophy level range from the current “1-100” to “1-999,” so following this update, your Trophy level will automatically be remapped to a new level within this new range based on the Trophies you’ve earned to date.
For example, if your current Trophy level is 12, your new level will jump to somewhere in the low 200’s. The exact level will depend on the number and grades of trophies you’ve acquired. There will be no changes to the Trophies already earned or Trophy information, such as unlock requirements.
New Level Calculation Structure
We’ve implemented a new Trophies level calculation system that is more optimized and rewarding. Players will progress quicker through the early levels, and levels will increase more consistently. Platinum trophies will count more toward your level progression, making them even more valuable.
New Trophy Level Icons
With an expanded level range, we’re also updating the trophy level icon on PlayStation 5, as well as PlayStation App at a later date. Currently the Trophies icon is just a single gold star, but we’re adding a few variants:
A quick tour of the new enhancements rolling out can be found below courtesy of Sony Product Management Director Toshimasa Aoki, to quote:
You’ve all heard that satisfying sound when a Trophy pops up on the corner of your screen. There’s the sense of accomplishment when that ultra-rare Platinum trophy is unlocked after hours of pursuing.
Trophies were first introduced on PlayStation 3, and have been an integral part of the PlayStation gaming experience. Today, we’re excited to announce we’re bringing some enhancements to the Trophy system.
New Trophy Levels
The first thing you’ll notice is the big change to your Trophy level. We’re increasing the Trophy level range from the current “1-100” to “1-999,” so following this update, your Trophy level will automatically be remapped to a new level within this new range based on the Trophies you’ve earned to date.
For example, if your current Trophy level is 12, your new level will jump to somewhere in the low 200’s. The exact level will depend on the number and grades of trophies you’ve acquired. There will be no changes to the Trophies already earned or Trophy information, such as unlock requirements.
New Level Calculation Structure
We’ve implemented a new Trophies level calculation system that is more optimized and rewarding. Players will progress quicker through the early levels, and levels will increase more consistently. Platinum trophies will count more toward your level progression, making them even more valuable.
New Trophy Level Icons
With an expanded level range, we’re also updating the trophy level icon on PlayStation 5, as well as PlayStation App at a later date. Currently the Trophies icon is just a single gold star, but we’re adding a few variants:
- Bronze: levels 1-299
- Silver: levels 300 – 599
- Gold: levels 600 – 998
- Platinum: level 999