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Latest Big in Japan PlayStation Store Sale Live, PS4 Games Up to Half Off
It's time for a new Big in Japan Sale at PlayStation Store, and Sony's latest sale features savings on select PS4 titles at up to 50% off a diverse range of offerings that originate from the Land of the Rising Sun. 
Included are Devil May Cry 5: Deluxe Edition, One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered and more with the Big in Japan PSN discounts valid through Friday, May 8th at 8am PST.
Below is the full lineup from Associate Digital Promotions Manager Nathan Clark:
Included are Devil May Cry 5: Deluxe Edition, One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered and more with the Big in Japan PSN discounts valid through Friday, May 8th at 8am PST.
Below is the full lineup from Associate Digital Promotions Manager Nathan Clark:
| PS4 Games | $Sale | $Original |
| .HACK//G.U. LAST RECODE | $12.99 | $49.99 |
| ACCEL WORLD VS SWORD ART ONLINE | $14.99 | $59.99 |
| AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES | $29.99 | $59.99 |
| AKIBA’S TRIP: UNDEAD & UNDRESSED | $8.99 | $29.99 |
| ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION ARCADE CLASSICS | $8.99 | $19.99 |
| ATELIER DUSK TRILOGY DELUXE PACK | $71.99 | $89.99 |
| BIRTHDAYS THE BEGINNING | $15.99 | $39.99 |
| BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS | $14.99 | $59.99 |
| BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS DELUXE EDITION | $18.74 | $74.99 |
| BLACK DESERT: DELUXE EDITION | $24.99 | $49.99 |
| BLACK DESERT: STANDARD EDITION | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| BLACK DESERT: ULTIMATE EDITION | $49.99 | $99.99 |
| BLAZBLUE: CENTRAL FICTION | $17.99 | $59.99 |
| CAPCOM BEAT ‘EM UP BUNDLE | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| CASTLEVANIA ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION | $8.99 | $19.99 |
| CASTLEVANIA REQUIEM: SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT & RONDO OF BLOOD | $8.99 | $19.99 |
| CATHERINE: FULL BODY | $29.99 | $59.99 |
| CHOCOBO’S MYSTERY DUNGEON EVERY BUDDY! | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| CODE: REALIZE ~BOUQUET OF RAINBOWS~ | $14.99 | $49.99 |
| CONCEPTION... |
PlayStation 5 Heatsink Patent Surfaces for Next-Generation PS5 Console
Another day, another peek at new details on Sony's next-generation PlayStation 5 console since the PS5 Hardware Tech Specs revealed last month and the recent unveiling of the DualSense PS5 Wireless Controller... this time a PS5 Heatsink Patent surfaced at the USPTO bringing us a bit closer to the 2020 Holiday Launch. 
To quote from PSU.com on the find: From what we can tell, it seems like manufacturers are looking to place the heatsink on the opposite side of the board, which may include holes to accommodate the PS5’s cooling system.
Here's a description included with the patent: A heatsink (21) is disposed on a lower surface of a circuit board (10). The circuit board (10) has through holes (h1) that penetrate the circuit board (10) in an area (A) where an integrated circuit apparatus (5) is disposed. Heat conduction paths (11) are provided in the through holes (h1).
The heat conduction paths (11) connect the integrated circuit apparatus 5 and the heatsink (21). This structure allows for disposition of a component different from the heatsink (21) on the same side as the integrated circuit apparatus (5), thus ensuring a higher degree of freedom in a component layout.
Stay tuned to the PlayStation 5 Forums for more PS5 News as it develops, and cheers to @HydrogenNGU for the heads-up also!
To quote from PSU.com on the find: From what we can tell, it seems like manufacturers are looking to place the heatsink on the opposite side of the board, which may include holes to accommodate the PS5’s cooling system.
Here's a description included with the patent: A heatsink (21) is disposed on a lower surface of a circuit board (10). The circuit board (10) has through holes (h1) that penetrate the circuit board (10) in an area (A) where an integrated circuit apparatus (5) is disposed. Heat conduction paths (11) are provided in the through holes (h1).
The heat conduction paths (11) connect the integrated circuit apparatus 5 and the heatsink (21). This structure allows for disposition of a component different from the heatsink (21) on the same side as the integrated circuit apparatus (5), thus ensuring a higher degree of freedom in a component layout.
Stay tuned to the PlayStation 5 Forums for more PS5 News as it develops, and cheers to @HydrogenNGU for the heads-up also!
Kingdom Save Editor by Xeeynamo Adds FFVII Remake Editing Support
Following his Kingdom Hearts 3 Save Editor with KH2 PS4 Save Support and KHIII Re Mind PKG Decryption Key, PlayStation 4 developer @Xeeynamo of Xee.dev updated the Kingdom Save Editor on Github via Twitter adding PS4 FFVII Remake editing support! 
Download: KingdomSaveEditor.exe (Latest Version) / GIT / OpenKH (Latest Build) (Includes tool to create maps for Kingdom Hearts II)
From his Tweets below, to quote: "Not even 2 weeks from Final Fantasy VII REMAKE and you can already play as Red XIII, teleport anywhere, spawn out of bounds, create Materia, change background music and more, by using the latest version of Kingdom Save Editor!
Actually is not through memory, but from save editing! I am going to release a tool that allows that, but it's quite easy to do it really."
Changelog: Kingdom Save Editor 1.10.0
This release adds support for Final Fantasy VII REMAKE editing functionalities:
Final Fantasy VII Remake - Red XIII Gameplay (Save...
Download: KingdomSaveEditor.exe (Latest Version) / GIT / OpenKH (Latest Build) (Includes tool to create maps for Kingdom Hearts II)
From his Tweets below, to quote: "Not even 2 weeks from Final Fantasy VII REMAKE and you can already play as Red XIII, teleport anywhere, spawn out of bounds, create Materia, change background music and more, by using the latest version of Kingdom Save Editor!
Actually is not through memory, but from save editing! I am going to release a tool that allows that, but it's quite easy to do it really."
Changelog: Kingdom Save Editor 1.10.0
This release adds support for Final Fantasy VII REMAKE editing functionalities:
- Add, modify or remove Materia
- Add, modify or remove Inventory items
- Add, change or remove materia installed into weapons
- Character teleportation to different locations or Out of Bounds
- Play as Red XIII
- Advanced features to research un-discovered content in the save
Final Fantasy VII Remake - Red XIII Gameplay (Save...
PS4 RPG Trials of Mana Hits PlayStation 4 April 24th, Gameplay Trailer
Last month we saw a Free PS4 Demo of Trials of Mana with pre-orders available from Square Enix's official site alongside a PlayStation 4 gameplay trailer video below.
Trials of Mana arrives to PS4 this week on April 24th featuring a varying adventure with six unique heroes, an updated combat system, character classes and new abilities plus a vast world ready to explore filled with secrets and mysteries!
Check out the PS4 gameplay trailer below, and to quote from Square Enix Web Content Editor Duncan Heaney on their upcoming release:
Here's just a quick look at some of the things that are new and improved: What's improved
Graphics
To say that the graphics are better in the new Trials of Mana is something of an understatement! The game has been remade with vividly vibrant visuals — from the characters to the world itself, everything bursts with detail and color.
But the legacy of the original game still shines through clearly. The team has taken great care to capture the unique look of the original characters, enemies and areas.
What was once (admittedly beautiful) pixel art has been fully modelled in 3D. All the details present in the original are there, from his proud stance to his lustrous mane of red hair, but he’s much more detailed and much better animated than before. I mean, his abs alone are a good showcase for how technology has marched forward in 25 years!
Combat
The new action RPG features a completely redesigned combat system that’s fast, fluid and tactical. It’s all about utilizing combos, controlling the battlefield and unleashing special attacks at the right moment to deliver maximum damage.
It’s a completely different combat system to the 1995 game’s — but then it has to be. The original Trials of Mana took place on a 2D plane, so you never had to worry about enemies getting above or below you.
But 3D space is... well, 3D. Characters and enemies can move in all directions, and combat had to be retooled to accommodate that. For example, you can now jump, perform aerial attacks, flank enemies and more.
It’s particularly vital to consider your positioning in a...
Trials of Mana arrives to PS4 this week on April 24th featuring a varying adventure with six unique heroes, an updated combat system, character classes and new abilities plus a vast world ready to explore filled with secrets and mysteries!
Check out the PS4 gameplay trailer below, and to quote from Square Enix Web Content Editor Duncan Heaney on their upcoming release:
Here's just a quick look at some of the things that are new and improved: What's improved
Graphics
To say that the graphics are better in the new Trials of Mana is something of an understatement! The game has been remade with vividly vibrant visuals — from the characters to the world itself, everything bursts with detail and color.
But the legacy of the original game still shines through clearly. The team has taken great care to capture the unique look of the original characters, enemies and areas.
What was once (admittedly beautiful) pixel art has been fully modelled in 3D. All the details present in the original are there, from his proud stance to his lustrous mane of red hair, but he’s much more detailed and much better animated than before. I mean, his abs alone are a good showcase for how technology has marched forward in 25 years!
Combat
The new action RPG features a completely redesigned combat system that’s fast, fluid and tactical. It’s all about utilizing combos, controlling the battlefield and unleashing special attacks at the right moment to deliver maximum damage.
It’s a completely different combat system to the 1995 game’s — but then it has to be. The original Trials of Mana took place on a 2D plane, so you never had to worry about enemies getting above or below you.
But 3D space is... well, 3D. Characters and enemies can move in all directions, and combat had to be retooled to accommodate that. For example, you can now jump, perform aerial attacks, flank enemies and more.
It’s particularly vital to consider your positioning in a...
Stranded Deep Sets Sail on PlayStation 4 Today with PS4 Launch Trailer
If you enjoy PS4 survival games like Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands then get set to build, survive, explore and escape in the open-world adventure Stranded Deep launching today on PlayStation 4. 
In Beam Team's Stranded Deep you find yourself in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after surviving a plane crash. Explore underwater and island environments as you hunt for supplies to craft the tools, weapons, and shelter you'll need to stay alive.
Experience terrifying encounters against sharks, giant squid and other sea creatures. Defend against attacks on land from wild boar, snakes and other native threats.
Creatures are not the only threat: hunger, thirst, and exposure conspire against you as you brave treacherous elements. With a different experience every time you play, you'll need to stay sharp to stay alive!
Can you live long enough to make your escape?
Stranded Deep - Official PS4 Launch Trailer
In Beam Team's Stranded Deep you find yourself in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after surviving a plane crash. Explore underwater and island environments as you hunt for supplies to craft the tools, weapons, and shelter you'll need to stay alive.
Experience terrifying encounters against sharks, giant squid and other sea creatures. Defend against attacks on land from wild boar, snakes and other native threats.
Creatures are not the only threat: hunger, thirst, and exposure conspire against you as you brave treacherous elements. With a different experience every time you play, you'll need to stay sharp to stay alive!
Can you live long enough to make your escape?
Stranded Deep - Official PS4 Launch Trailer