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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy PS4 Launch and Free Themes
Today Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy officially launched on the PlayStation 4 with two free PS4 Dynamic Themes available HERE from Aspyr inspired by Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. 
Download: Star_Wars_-_Jedi_Knight_Collection_-_Theme_PS4_5.05.rar (11.79 MB for PS4 5.05) via @PepeCobain on Twitter / PS4 PSN Star Wars - Jedi Knight Collection Themes.rar (11.8 MB - Mirror via xforce505)
Check out both the Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy PS4 launch trailer and gameplay videos below, and to quote from Marketing Specialist Mallie Rust on the details:
Welcome, Padawan, to the Jedi Academy. Here you will undergo training in the ways of the Jedi, from using the Force to defending yourself with a lightsaber.
You will learn more about yourself than you can possibly imagine but remember: the path to the dark side is ever present. Let the light guide you in all of your decisions.
The first step in your journey to becoming a Jedi Master is creating your character. Customize your species, appearance, and gender before entering the Academy to learn the power and dangers of the Force.
No Jedi is complete without the Jedi weapon of choice: the lightsaber. You’ll forge your own lightsaber from handle to blade, choosing from nine hilts and five saber colors. As you progress, discover the power of wielding two lightsabers or the ultimate double-bladed lightsaber made famous by Darth Maul.
Of course, your lightsaber combat ability isn’t the only thing that will evolve on your path to becoming a true Jedi. As you become more attuned to the Force, new powers will be granted and your existing powers can rise in rank. Experienced Jedi can use the Force to heal, enhance their combat abilities, and leverage the classic Jedi Mind Trick.
Once you’ve entered the Academy, you’ll learn from the greatest Jedi Masters in the galaxy and experience the next...
Download: Star_Wars_-_Jedi_Knight_Collection_-_Theme_PS4_5.05.rar (11.79 MB for PS4 5.05) via @PepeCobain on Twitter / PS4 PSN Star Wars - Jedi Knight Collection Themes.rar (11.8 MB - Mirror via xforce505)
Check out both the Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy PS4 launch trailer and gameplay videos below, and to quote from Marketing Specialist Mallie Rust on the details:
Welcome, Padawan, to the Jedi Academy. Here you will undergo training in the ways of the Jedi, from using the Force to defending yourself with a lightsaber.
You will learn more about yourself than you can possibly imagine but remember: the path to the dark side is ever present. Let the light guide you in all of your decisions.
The first step in your journey to becoming a Jedi Master is creating your character. Customize your species, appearance, and gender before entering the Academy to learn the power and dangers of the Force.
No Jedi is complete without the Jedi weapon of choice: the lightsaber. You’ll forge your own lightsaber from handle to blade, choosing from nine hilts and five saber colors. As you progress, discover the power of wielding two lightsabers or the ultimate double-bladed lightsaber made famous by Darth Maul.
Of course, your lightsaber combat ability isn’t the only thing that will evolve on your path to becoming a true Jedi. As you become more attuned to the Force, new powers will be granted and your existing powers can rise in rank. Experienced Jedi can use the Force to heal, enhance their combat abilities, and leverage the classic Jedi Mind Trick.
Once you’ve entered the Academy, you’ll learn from the greatest Jedi Masters in the galaxy and experience the next...
Predator: Hunting Grounds PS4 Trial Weekend Begins March 27th, Details
This weekend the Predator: Hunting Grounds PS4 4v1 multiplayer trial begins and will be available to download on March 27th in Japan at 3pm JST, in Europe at 4pm GMT and in North America at 5pm PST. 
Below are the latest Predator: Hunting Grounds PS4 trailer videos alongside all the deets courtesy of IllFonic Lead Designer Jordan Mathewson, to quote:
You will get to immerse yourself into the Predator universe as either the Predator or a member of an elite 4-person Fireteam.
Each with their own set of weapons, abilities and tactics to survive. Whether you’re playing on your PS4 or PC during the trial this weekend, you will be spending time in one of our multiple maps, called Overgrowth.
The Map
Nestled deep in the South American mountains lies Overgrowth. As you enter the map you will feel the claustrophobic environment of the dense jungle. It will make you feel a bit lost as you try to make your way on the jungle ground or up in the trees, depending which character you are playing as.
This hot, remote jungle location harbors a significant presence of hostile guerrilla forces and operatives from the rogue Project Stargazer, a former government program now attempting to gain financially from discovering alien tech. Both Fireteam and Predator players will have to contend against these dangerous enemies while facing each other.
The occupation of this hidden valley has uncovered a wealth of hidden ancient ruins surrounding a winding river. Something about this location seems to allow temperatures to climb higher than just about anywhere else in these mountains… a perfect place for the Predator to hunt.
Team up against the Predator
If you choose to play as a member of the Fireteam, know this isn’t your average group of soldiers. This group is elite and extremely deadly. While taking on the Predator one on one is very difficult, as a group you can work together to turn the tables on the hunter, or to complete the mission and escape.
Each time you enter the jungle, one of a number of missions is randomly selected to present a constantly shifting gameplay experience. Each mission consists of multiple smaller objectives that must be completed in order to get to the chopper.
In one mission, you and your team are asked to cut off fuel to the local guerrillas, who are buying massive fuel shipments from an elusive black...
Below are the latest Predator: Hunting Grounds PS4 trailer videos alongside all the deets courtesy of IllFonic Lead Designer Jordan Mathewson, to quote:
You will get to immerse yourself into the Predator universe as either the Predator or a member of an elite 4-person Fireteam.
Each with their own set of weapons, abilities and tactics to survive. Whether you’re playing on your PS4 or PC during the trial this weekend, you will be spending time in one of our multiple maps, called Overgrowth.
The Map
Nestled deep in the South American mountains lies Overgrowth. As you enter the map you will feel the claustrophobic environment of the dense jungle. It will make you feel a bit lost as you try to make your way on the jungle ground or up in the trees, depending which character you are playing as.
This hot, remote jungle location harbors a significant presence of hostile guerrilla forces and operatives from the rogue Project Stargazer, a former government program now attempting to gain financially from discovering alien tech. Both Fireteam and Predator players will have to contend against these dangerous enemies while facing each other.
The occupation of this hidden valley has uncovered a wealth of hidden ancient ruins surrounding a winding river. Something about this location seems to allow temperatures to climb higher than just about anywhere else in these mountains… a perfect place for the Predator to hunt.
Team up against the Predator
If you choose to play as a member of the Fireteam, know this isn’t your average group of soldiers. This group is elite and extremely deadly. While taking on the Predator one on one is very difficult, as a group you can work together to turn the tables on the hunter, or to complete the mission and escape.
Each time you enter the jungle, one of a number of missions is randomly selected to present a constantly shifting gameplay experience. Each mission consists of multiple smaller objectives that must be completed in order to get to the chopper.
In one mission, you and your team are asked to cut off fuel to the local guerrillas, who are buying massive fuel shipments from an elusive black...
PS4 Backup And Restore (BAR) Keys & Envelope Files Documented
While many are patiently awaiting further details on the PS4 6.20 Kxploit in development, today PlayStation 4 scene developers @RedEyeX32 via @zecoxao shared Cipher and Hasher PS4 Backup And Restore (BAR) Kernel Keys while 3226:2143 (aka IDC) documented containers referred to as Envelope Files used in encrypting and signing messages.
Based on the current findings, they were likely introduced around PS4 Firmware FW 3.00 (>2.56 <=3.50), noting that the messages are encrypted using AES128 in CBC mode and signed using a public key.
Download: BAR-master.zip / GIT / PS4 Env Decryptor
Those interested in learning more about the encryption and public keys can check out the related documentation via PSDevWiki.com.
Backup And Restore Keys (BAR)
*Cipher:
*Hasher:
And from the README.md: BAR
backup and restore decrypt (and encrypt?) utility
Credits
compile it and simply place it near the archives and run it. it'll produce some blobs. support for bigger blobs is in process...
decrypt the backups made with the backup utility
very similar to what Kakaroto has done on ps3 with his tool
...
Based on the current findings, they were likely introduced around PS4 Firmware FW 3.00 (>2.56 <=3.50), noting that the messages are encrypted using AES128 in CBC mode and signed using a public key.
Download: BAR-master.zip / GIT / PS4 Env Decryptor
Those interested in learning more about the encryption and public keys can check out the related documentation via PSDevWiki.com.
Backup And Restore Keys (BAR)
*Cipher:
Code:
79 c8 cc c8 89 a1 54 0d 4f 2e 27 bb 61 4f d6 53
Code:
cd a1 33 a1 0e c8 f5 25 98 22 23 f5 86 1f 02 00backup and restore decrypt (and encrypt?) utility
Credits
- RedEye32 (for the structs)
- Zer0xFF (for some improvement in code)
- PixelButts (for testing)
- idc (for the hasher key correct size)
- and to anonymous (for everything you did and have done in the past)
compile it and simply place it near the archives and run it. it'll produce some blobs. support for bigger blobs is in process...
decrypt the backups made with the backup utility
very similar to what Kakaroto has done on ps3 with his tool
...
Forest in the Rain Demo Made in Dreams on PS4 by Bad Robo
Since the Dreams PlayStation 4 release we've seen a well done RDO Recreation, a Ruckus Monster PS4 Trailer and most recently Bad Robo shared a nearly photorealistic Forest in the Rain Demo made in Dreams on PS4 via his YouTube Channel. 
This also comes following both the MGS HD Remake and FFVII Dreamake, and check out this stunningly-realistic virtual stroll through a rainy forest in the demos below!
Motorstorm Pacific Dream. Made in Dreams PS4. Music by PGray_official
Forest made in Dreams PS4
Forest In the Rain made in Dreams PS4
Deeper into the forest
Closer to the river. Made in Dreams PS4
This also comes following both the MGS HD Remake and FFVII Dreamake, and check out this stunningly-realistic virtual stroll through a rainy forest in the demos below!
Motorstorm Pacific Dream. Made in Dreams PS4. Music by PGray_official
Forest made in Dreams PS4
Forest In the Rain made in Dreams PS4
Deeper into the forest
Closer to the river. Made in Dreams PS4