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PS4 ROP 8CC: Return-Oriented Programming Port by Sleirsgoevy for 6.51 WebKit Exploit
We've seen PS3 Browser ROP Exploitation, a PS4 ROP Tool, a PS4 ROP / SPRX / ELF File Archive, PS4 ROP Gadgets, a PS4 ROP Kernel Dumper and following his Blu-Play DOOM I Port PlayStation 4 scene developer sleirsgoevy made available a PS4 ROP 8CC Return-Oriented Programming Port for use with Fire30's PS4 6.XX Webkit Exploit on PS4 OFW 6.51 including OpenOrbis PS4 Toolchain support! 
Download: ps4-rop-8cc-master.zip / GIT
From the README.md, to quote: PS4-ROP-8cc
This is a port of shinh's ELVM branch of 8cc to the PS4 return-oriented programming. It runs C code on OFW 6.51 via Fire30's WebKit exploit.
Building
Simply run make and follow the instructions to setup the toolchain.
Running
A reference script, scripts/run.py, is provided.
Look at its source code if you want more precise control over what's happening.
ABI
ELVM/x64 register mapping:
Download: ps4-rop-8cc-master.zip / GIT
From the README.md, to quote: PS4-ROP-8cc
This is a port of shinh's ELVM branch of 8cc to the PS4 return-oriented programming. It runs C code on OFW 6.51 via Fire30's WebKit exploit.
Building
Simply run make and follow the instructions to setup the toolchain.
Running
A reference script, scripts/run.py, is provided.
Code:
python3 scripts/run.py file1.c [file2.c]...ABI
ELVM/x64 register mapping:
Code:
ELVM x64 notes
A rax
B rcx
C r10
D -- the compiler never uses the D register
SP rdi rsp is used for the...
Sony Unveils PlayStation Plus Free PS4 Games for June 2020
Whether you're journeying to a galaxy far, far away or heading into the trenches with a pair of first-person adventures packed with explosive campaigns and multiplayer modes Sony has it covered in their PlayStation Plus free PS4 games for June 2020. 
Next month's featured titles include Star Wars Battlefront II and Call of Duty: WWII, complete with a brief summary of each below from Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel to quote:
Star Wars Battlefront II
Meet your destiny as Luke Skywalker on Death Star II. Get boots on the ground in massive Clone Wars conflicts. Lead the First Order to dominance as Kylo Ren. Rebel against the Empire. Crush the Resistance.
Join the action and enjoy more than 25 free game updates since launch – including online Co-Op, massive offline battles against AI foes in Instant Action, and the non-linear, multiplayer tug-of-war between planetary surfaces and capital ships in Capital Supremacy. Be the hero in the ultimate Star Wars battle fantasy.
Star Wars Battlefront II will be available from Tuesday, June 2.
Call of Duty: WWII
It’s a return to the past in more ways than one as Call of Duty once more reimagines the theater of war that first inspired the blockbuster franchise. In the game’s riveting campaign, play a vital, frontline role across Europe in multiple missions directly inspired by key moments from the real world conflict. Switch over to multiplayer to battle it out alongside — and against — other players.
Eager to play? Good news – Call of Duty: WWII is already available for download!
Both games will be available until Monday, July 6.
Next month's featured titles include Star Wars Battlefront II and Call of Duty: WWII, complete with a brief summary of each below from Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel to quote:
Star Wars Battlefront II
Meet your destiny as Luke Skywalker on Death Star II. Get boots on the ground in massive Clone Wars conflicts. Lead the First Order to dominance as Kylo Ren. Rebel against the Empire. Crush the Resistance.
Join the action and enjoy more than 25 free game updates since launch – including online Co-Op, massive offline battles against AI foes in Instant Action, and the non-linear, multiplayer tug-of-war between planetary surfaces and capital ships in Capital Supremacy. Be the hero in the ultimate Star Wars battle fantasy.
Star Wars Battlefront II will be available from Tuesday, June 2.
Call of Duty: WWII
It’s a return to the past in more ways than one as Call of Duty once more reimagines the theater of war that first inspired the blockbuster franchise. In the game’s riveting campaign, play a vital, frontline role across Europe in multiple missions directly inspired by key moments from the real world conflict. Switch over to multiplayer to battle it out alongside — and against — other players.
Eager to play? Good news – Call of Duty: WWII is already available for download!
Both games will be available until Monday, July 6.
The Last of Us Part II via Sony's State of Play & More PS4 Videos!
Since announcing The Last of Us Part 2 Limited Edition PS4 Pro Bundle, Naughty Dog VP and Director Neil Druckmann shared a special preview of The Last of Us Part II during Sony's State of Play yesterday walking users through details of the gameplay experience and story.
The Last of Us Part II is slated to hit PS4 on June 19th, and also below are a PlayStation 4 gameplay trailer for Fast & Furious Crossroads and new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 video covering the story so far.
The Last of Us Part II PS4 - State of Play
The Last of Us Part II PS4 - Inside the Details
The Last of Us Part II PS4 - Inside the World
The Last of Us Part II PS4 – Official Extended Commercial
The Last of Us Part II - Official PS4 Launch Trailer
Fast & Furious Crossroads - PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 - The Story So Far
The Last of Us Part II is slated to hit PS4 on June 19th, and also below are a PlayStation 4 gameplay trailer for Fast & Furious Crossroads and new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 video covering the story so far.
The Last of Us Part II PS4 - State of Play
The Last of Us Part II PS4 - Inside the Details
The Last of Us Part II PS4 - Inside the World
The Last of Us Part II PS4 – Official Extended Commercial
The Last of Us Part II - Official PS4 Launch Trailer
Fast & Furious Crossroads - PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 - The Story So Far
PS4 System Software / Firmware 7.51 is Now Live, Don't Update!
Proceeding their 7.50 PS4 OFW today Sony pushed live yet another PS4 System Software / Firmware 7.51 stability update... making the PlayStation 4 the most stable video game console to date!
As always DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS4 game backups and homebrew apps when a new PS4 jailbreak exploit such as TheFloW's FW 6.20 Kxploit arrives, and we'll add any related Tweets below as PlayStation 4 scene developers have a chance to examine it.
Download: PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (JP)
Here's the official 7.51 PS4 Firmware Changelog from Sony's page:
About PlayStation 4 system software version 7.51
Main features in version 7.51 update
Here are some guides for those new on How to Block PS4 Firmware Updates, How to Delete Downloaded PS4 Update PUPs that haven't been installed yet...
As always DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS4 game backups and homebrew apps when a new PS4 jailbreak exploit such as TheFloW's FW 6.20 Kxploit arrives, and we'll add any related Tweets below as PlayStation 4 scene developers have a chance to examine it.Download: PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 7.51 Update (JP)
Here's the official 7.51 PS4 Firmware Changelog from Sony's page:
About PlayStation 4 system software version 7.51
Main features in version 7.51 update
- This system software update improves system performance.
Here are some guides for those new on How to Block PS4 Firmware Updates, How to Delete Downloaded PS4 Update PUPs that haven't been installed yet...
PlayStation Store Double Discounts PSN Promotion Begins Today
Starting today through June 10th, PlayStation Plus members can save more during Sony's latest PlayStation Store Double Discounts promotional PSN sale on PS4 titles including Assassin's Creed Origins Gold Edition, Persona 5 and more!
The PlayStation Store Double Discounts title lineup can be seen below courtesy of Associate Digital Promotions Manager Nathan Clark:
The PlayStation Store Double Discounts title lineup can be seen below courtesy of Associate Digital Promotions Manager Nathan Clark:
| PS4 Games | $Sale | $PS Plus | $Original |
| ASSASSIN’S CREED III REMASTERED | $27.99 | $15.99 | $39.99 |
| ASSASSIN’S CREED ORIGINS – GOLD EDITION | $59.99 | $19.99 | $99.99 |
| ASSASSIN’S CREED ROGUE HD | $19.79 | $9.59 | $29.99 |
| ASSASSIN’S CREED TRIPLE PACK: BLACK FLAG, UNITY, SYNDICATE | $55.79 | $21.59 | $89.99 |
| BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT PREMIUM EDITION | $24.79 | $9.99 | $39.99 |
| BATMAN: RETURN TO ARKHAM | $14.99 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| BATTLEWAKE | $22.49 | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| BIRTHDAYS THE BEGINNING | $25.99 | $8.39 | $39.99 |
| BUS SIMULATOR | $29.99 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: ADVANCED WARFARE GOLD EDITION | $41.99 | $23.99 | $59.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: ADVANCED WARFARE SEASON PASS | $34.99 | $19.99 | $49.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III – SEASON PASS | $34.99 | $19.99 | $49.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III – ZOMBIES CHRONICLES EDITION | $41.99 | $23.99 | $59.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: WWII – SEASON PASS | $34.99 | $19.99 | $49.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: WWII – SHADOW WAR: DLC PACK 4 | $10.49 | $5.99 | $14.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: WWII – THE RESISTANCE: DLC PACK 1 | $10.49 | $5.99 | $14.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: WWII – UNITED FRONT: DLC PACK 3 | $10.49 | $5.99 | $14.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: WWII THE WAR MACHINE DLC... |