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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Free PS4 Themes Arrive with #FF7R Today!
Ever since the demo leak Final Fantasy VII Remake fans have been counting down the days until the official Final Fantasy 7 Remake release... and today it's released as a timed exclusive for PS4 alongside a free Final Fantasy VII Remake Dynamic PS4 Theme and Final Fantasy VII Remake Cloud Dynamic PS4 Theme! 
Download: Final Fantasy VII Remake Cloud Theme (16.5 MB - requires a PS+ Membership) / FFVII Cloud Theme PS4 PKGs / Mirrors / Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 Theme (19.1 MB - requires owning the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo - 7.55 GB) / FFVIIR Theme PS4 PKGs / JP0082-CUSA07052_00-DYNAMICTIFATHEME.pkg (Available free as part of a Final Fantasy VII-themed Butterfinger, Baby Ruth and Crunch bars promotional campaign) / Final Fantasy VII Remake Tifa Theme / Final Fantasy VII Remake Sephiroth Theme / PlayStation Store Free PS4 Themes
Many have been using the hashtags #FF7R and #FF7Remake to share their excitement with producer Yoshinori Kitase and co-director Naoki Hamaguchi and in addition to the PlayStation 4 Theme preview videos courtesy of...
Download: Final Fantasy VII Remake Cloud Theme (16.5 MB - requires a PS+ Membership) / FFVII Cloud Theme PS4 PKGs / Mirrors / Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 Theme (19.1 MB - requires owning the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo - 7.55 GB) / FFVIIR Theme PS4 PKGs / JP0082-CUSA07052_00-DYNAMICTIFATHEME.pkg (Available free as part of a Final Fantasy VII-themed Butterfinger, Baby Ruth and Crunch bars promotional campaign) / Final Fantasy VII Remake Tifa Theme / Final Fantasy VII Remake Sephiroth Theme / PlayStation Store Free PS4 Themes
Many have been using the hashtags #FF7R and #FF7Remake to share their excitement with producer Yoshinori Kitase and co-director Naoki Hamaguchi and in addition to the PlayStation 4 Theme preview videos courtesy of...
PS4 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter App to Play Games by Starshinata
Following the PS4Macro Utility and PS4 DS4 Controller to PC Mouse Python Script, developer @starshinata made available on Github a free PS4 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter App that allows you to play games on your PlayStation 4 using a keyboard and mouse without any controller required. 
Download: PS4 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter Setup.exe (Latest Version) / PS4-Keyboard-and-Mouse-Adapter-master.zip / GIT
Here's more from the README.md: PS4 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter
I didn't expect a single person to find out about this repo but you guys somehow did, so I added a UI, made the configuration process more user-friendly, and also created a setup for those of you that don't know how to build the code and just want to play.
If you think something doesn't work or is not good enough, don't get too mad at me and don't hesitate to tell me about it in our Discord server or create an issue here.
(if you come up with a sexier name, feel free to give me suggestions [and no, I don't like "IPS4 X"
])
PS4 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter v1.0.3:
Just download and run it. It will automatically do all the configuration stuff for you (if you get into trouble and need help, join the discord server I linked above).
To-do list:
Download: PS4 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter Setup.exe (Latest Version) / PS4-Keyboard-and-Mouse-Adapter-master.zip / GIT
Here's more from the README.md: PS4 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter
I didn't expect a single person to find out about this repo but you guys somehow did, so I added a UI, made the configuration process more user-friendly, and also created a setup for those of you that don't know how to build the code and just want to play.
If you think something doesn't work or is not good enough, don't get too mad at me and don't hesitate to tell me about it in our Discord server or create an issue here.
(if you come up with a sexier name, feel free to give me suggestions [and no, I don't like "IPS4 X"
])PS4 Keyboard and Mouse Adapter v1.0.3:
- PS4KeyboardAndMouseAdapter-1.0.3-delta.nupkg
- PS4KeyboardAndMouseAdapter-1.0.3-full.nupkg
- Added mappings for L1, R1, L3, R3, and Touchpad buttons
- Various bug fixes
Just download and run it. It will automatically do all the configuration stuff for you (if you get into trouble and need help, join the discord server I linked above).
To-do list:
- Make mouse settings configurable
- Improve the UI
- Fix a nasty injection crash that appears when dealing with RemotePlay that has been patched by another software
PS5 DualSense: New Wireless PlayStation 5 Game Controller Unveiled!
We've seen PS5 developer pictures of DualShock 5 (DS5) Controllers followed by the PS5 Hardware Specs, and today Sony officially unveiled images of the PS5 DualSense new wireless PlayStation 5 video game controller bringing the sense of touch to PS5 gameplay! 
Check the DualSense PS5 Wireless Controller images out below, and to quote from Sony Platform Planning & Management Senior Vice President Hideaki Nishino on the details:
We've reached an exciting milestone with PlayStation 5, as we're starting to ship our new controller in its final design to developers who are implementing its unique features into their games.
But first, we wanted everyone in the PlayStation community to get a first look at the DualSense wireless controller, and hear our vision for how the new controller will captivate more of your senses as you interact with the virtual worlds in PS5 games. The features of DualSense, along with PS5's Tempest 3D AudioTech, will deliver a new feeling of immersion to players.
When PS4 launched in 2013, the DualShock 4 wireless controller garnered a lot of positive feedback from gamers and developers for being the best PlayStation controller yet, and for introducing forward-looking features like the Share button. This brought us to the next question – how do we build upon that success?
After thoughtful consideration, we decided to keep much of what gamers love about DualShock 4 intact, while also adding new functionality and refining the design. Based on our discussions with developers, we concluded that the sense of touch within gameplay, much like audio, hasn’t been a big focus for many games. We had a great opportunity with PS5 to innovate by offering game creators the ability to explore how they can heighten that feeling of immersion...
Check the DualSense PS5 Wireless Controller images out below, and to quote from Sony Platform Planning & Management Senior Vice President Hideaki Nishino on the details:
We've reached an exciting milestone with PlayStation 5, as we're starting to ship our new controller in its final design to developers who are implementing its unique features into their games.
But first, we wanted everyone in the PlayStation community to get a first look at the DualSense wireless controller, and hear our vision for how the new controller will captivate more of your senses as you interact with the virtual worlds in PS5 games. The features of DualSense, along with PS5's Tempest 3D AudioTech, will deliver a new feeling of immersion to players.
When PS4 launched in 2013, the DualShock 4 wireless controller garnered a lot of positive feedback from gamers and developers for being the best PlayStation controller yet, and for introducing forward-looking features like the Share button. This brought us to the next question – how do we build upon that success?
After thoughtful consideration, we decided to keep much of what gamers love about DualShock 4 intact, while also adding new functionality and refining the design. Based on our discussions with developers, we concluded that the sense of touch within gameplay, much like audio, hasn’t been a big focus for many games. We had a great opportunity with PS5 to innovate by offering game creators the ability to explore how they can heighten that feeling of immersion...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season 3 PS4 Exclusive Content and Trailer
Since their CoD: MW2 PS4 Campaign Remastered publisher Activision in conjunction with developer Infinity Ward announced details on the exclusive PlayStation 4 content in Modern Warfare Season 3 alongside a fresh PS4 trailer video below! 
Talsik Backlot, Hovec Sawmill and Aniyah Incursion join the 6v6 Multiplayer map lineup tomorrow and here's what else to expect from Stephanie Glover to quote:
Echo 3-1, reporting for duty. Alex, the Operator last seen in the Modern Warfare Campaign, returns to battle in Season Three in Multiplayer, Special Ops, and Warzone.
Alex is available for purchase as part of this Season’s Battle Pass system which includes two free weapons, a canine Finishing Move that lets man’s best friend finish off the enemy, vehicle skins, and more.
Read on for more intel on the latest Season in Modern Warfare and the exclusive* content available for PlayStation.
Fight with Two New Weapons
Available in the Battle Pass system, players can earn two free weapons – the Renetti handgun (Tier 15) and the SKS marksman rifle (Tier 31).
Looking to add to your trio? Quads makes its Warzone debut at the start of the Season and more modes will join the mix mid-season.
Experience New Multiplayer Battlegrounds
Season Three of Modern Warfare gives players three 6v6 Multiplayer maps – Talsik Backlot, reimagined from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’s Backlot, Hovec Sawmill, a rural battlefield, and Aniyah Incursion, a tightened, tactical version of Aniyah Palace.
Tips for Hovec Sawmill
1. Look Around… and Up. The rooftops of Hovec Sawmill may be littered with enemies hoping to pick off unsuspecting targets. Keep your eyes peeled and look for a glint to determine if...
Talsik Backlot, Hovec Sawmill and Aniyah Incursion join the 6v6 Multiplayer map lineup tomorrow and here's what else to expect from Stephanie Glover to quote:
Echo 3-1, reporting for duty. Alex, the Operator last seen in the Modern Warfare Campaign, returns to battle in Season Three in Multiplayer, Special Ops, and Warzone.
Alex is available for purchase as part of this Season’s Battle Pass system which includes two free weapons, a canine Finishing Move that lets man’s best friend finish off the enemy, vehicle skins, and more.
Read on for more intel on the latest Season in Modern Warfare and the exclusive* content available for PlayStation.
Fight with Two New Weapons
Available in the Battle Pass system, players can earn two free weapons – the Renetti handgun (Tier 15) and the SKS marksman rifle (Tier 31).
- Renetti handgun – A balanced semi-auto pistol includes a three-round burst attachment and is deadly in close-range combat.
- SKS marksman rifle – This lightweight, semi-auto chambered sniper rifle is extremely agile and boasts a faster fire rate than any other weapon in this class. Customize this weapon using blueprints or in Gunsmith to tailor its capabilities for your Multiplayer or Warzone needs.
Looking to add to your trio? Quads makes its Warzone debut at the start of the Season and more modes will join the mix mid-season.
Experience New Multiplayer Battlegrounds
Season Three of Modern Warfare gives players three 6v6 Multiplayer maps – Talsik Backlot, reimagined from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’s Backlot, Hovec Sawmill, a rural battlefield, and Aniyah Incursion, a tightened, tactical version of Aniyah Palace.
Tips for Hovec Sawmill
1. Look Around… and Up. The rooftops of Hovec Sawmill may be littered with enemies hoping to pick off unsuspecting targets. Keep your eyes peeled and look for a glint to determine if...
Sony Reveals New PlayStation Now Games for April 2020
Joining the ranks of the latest PlayStation Now games for April 2020 are Marvel's Spider-Man, Just Cause 4 and The Golf Club 2019 for PS Now members. 
Below you'll find additional details alongside the related PlayStation game trailers courtesy of Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
PlayStation Now players, prepare to perform super heroic feats this month as a trio of PS4 titles join the service. Protect Marvel’s New York by battling Super Villains in Marvel’s Spider-Man, survive weaponized superstorms and hi-tech mercenaries in South America with Just Cause 4... and get a hole in one at TPC Scottsdale’s No.16 hole in The Golf Club 2019. Let’s take a closer look at the games.
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Available to download (PS4 system only) and stream until Tuesday, July 7
Explore a new chapter in Marvel’s Spider-Man universe as a more experienced Peter Parker. Starring one of the world’s most iconic Super Heroes, Marvel’s Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvization and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game.
From traversing by parkour and unique environmental interactions, to new combat and blockbuster action, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
Just Cause 4
Available to download (PS4 system only) and stream until Tuesday, October 6
Epic action awaits as you wage war against The Black Hand, a hi-tech private military organization ensconced in the exotic open-world of South American country Solís. The group are packing military-grade hardware and have found a way to weaponize extreme weather from towering tornadoes to tropical lightning storms.
But as rogue hero Rico Rodriguez, you have unparalleled aerial mobility thanks to your instantly-deployable wingsuit and parachute. Add in your fully-customizable grappling hook, growing arsenal of weapons and the ability to drive — or pilot — any vehicle and you’ve got the makings of a blockbuster adventure.
The Golf Club 2019
Available to download (PS4 system only) and stream
...or to give it its full...
Below you'll find additional details alongside the related PlayStation game trailers courtesy of Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
PlayStation Now players, prepare to perform super heroic feats this month as a trio of PS4 titles join the service. Protect Marvel’s New York by battling Super Villains in Marvel’s Spider-Man, survive weaponized superstorms and hi-tech mercenaries in South America with Just Cause 4... and get a hole in one at TPC Scottsdale’s No.16 hole in The Golf Club 2019. Let’s take a closer look at the games.
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Available to download (PS4 system only) and stream until Tuesday, July 7
Explore a new chapter in Marvel’s Spider-Man universe as a more experienced Peter Parker. Starring one of the world’s most iconic Super Heroes, Marvel’s Spider-Man features the acrobatic abilities, improvization and web-slinging that the wall-crawler is famous for, while also introducing elements never-before-seen in a Spider-Man game.
From traversing by parkour and unique environmental interactions, to new combat and blockbuster action, it’s Spider-Man unlike any you’ve played before.
Just Cause 4
Available to download (PS4 system only) and stream until Tuesday, October 6
Epic action awaits as you wage war against The Black Hand, a hi-tech private military organization ensconced in the exotic open-world of South American country Solís. The group are packing military-grade hardware and have found a way to weaponize extreme weather from towering tornadoes to tropical lightning storms.
But as rogue hero Rico Rodriguez, you have unparalleled aerial mobility thanks to your instantly-deployable wingsuit and parachute. Add in your fully-customizable grappling hook, growing arsenal of weapons and the ability to drive — or pilot — any vehicle and you’ve got the makings of a blockbuster adventure.
The Golf Club 2019
Available to download (PS4 system only) and stream
...or to give it its full...