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Sony Reveals PlayStation's Most-Wanted PS4 Games of Early 2020
With their PlayStation 5 on the way later this year, Sony just revealed the most-wanted PS4 games of early 2020 including Doom Eternal, Resident Evil 3, The Last of Us Part II and more on the way! 
Below is a summary of what to expect coming to PlayStation 4 through April 2020 courtesy of Sony Senior Content Communications Specialist Tim Turi, to quote:
Below is a summary of what to expect coming to PlayStation 4 through April 2020 courtesy of Sony Senior Content Communications Specialist Tim Turi, to quote:
- Dreams - February 14 - The minds behind Little Big Planet and Tearaway expand the creative possibilities for PS4 users. Media Molecule’s new release lets players craft games and experiences big and small, of any genre.
Want to create an FPS starring a peanut-blasting elephant, or an RPG from the perspective of a sentient vacuum? Dreams lets you make it happen. If playing is more your thing, Dream Surfing lets you cruise through thousands of unique user-created experiences.
- Mega Man Zero / ZX Legacy Collection - February 25 - Visit a time long after the events of the Mega Man and Mega Man X series, where the storied Zero battles evil robots (his true vocation). Capcom’s handheld side-scrolling series makes its way to PS4 for the first time ever, bundling six intense games into one package. Mega Man Zero 1 – 4 let players simultaneously wield both Zero’s deadly Z-sabre and a long-range buster for the first time in the series.
The result is cathartic and empowering. ZX and ZX Advent reward players who defeat bosses with new attacks that enhance their mobility and allow access to new locations. This collection is a must for anyone who loves jumpin’, shootin’, and lootin’ boss weapons.
- Nioh 2 - March 13 - Team Ninja’s prequel invites players to test their samurai skills in an era of warfare and evil spirits. Nioh 2 expands combat options with the Yokai Shift ability, letting players embody a club-wielding brute, nimble dagger user, and more.
These potent abilities are counter-balanced by tough enemies that will test players’ skills and discipline. One such enemy is the fearsome Mezuki – a large, horse-headed beats brandishing a serrated weapon with brutal efficiency. The feeling of satisfying, hard-won victories is just around the corner.
- MLB The Show 20 - March 17 - San Diego Studio returns to the mound this year for its latest in baseball goodness. MLB The Show...
DecryptedKernelLabelSyscalls Python Script for PS4 Scene Developers
As part of the OpenOrbis Project initiative to provide 100% free and open source development libraries / tools and following the GetEventHandlerNames.py script earlier this week, PlayStation 4 scene developer @KIWIDOGGIE (diwidog on Twitter) of KiwiDog.me updated his KiwiDoggie Productions Github repository with a DecryptedKernelLabelSyscalls Python Script (DecryptedKernelLabelSyscalls.py) that creates the necessary structures and labels all syscalls from a full PS4 kernel dump. 
Download: DecryptedKernelLabelSyscalls.py / OrbisKernelSyscalls.java (Labels syscalls in kernel dumps/decrypted) / IDA-ConsoleHacking-Scripts-master.zip / GIT
From DecryptedKernelLabelSyscalls.py on Github:
Download: DecryptedKernelLabelSyscalls.py / OrbisKernelSyscalls.java (Labels syscalls in kernel dumps/decrypted) / IDA-ConsoleHacking-Scripts-master.zip / GIT
From DecryptedKernelLabelSyscalls.py on Github:
Code:
#!/usr/bin/env python
#
# This script will create the needed structures, and label all syscalls from a FULL kernel dump
# OpenOrbis Project providing 100% free and open source development
# **** the pirates
#
# Created by: kiwidog (http://kiwidog.me)
# Started on: Febuary 14, 2019
#
def find_syscalls():
"""
Automatically finds and labels all of the syscalls in a kernel dump
:return: Nothing
"""
# Get the sysent_t structure
sysent_id = idaapi.get_struc_id("sysent_t")
if sysent_id == idaapi.BADNODE:
write_log("could not get the sysent_t structure.")
return
# Find the magic
magic_offset = idaapi.find_binary(idc.MinEA(), idc.MaxEA(), "4F 52 42 49 53 20 6B 65 72 6E 65 6C 20 53 45 4C 46", 16...
Bloodborne PS4 Cut Content: The Blood Minister Unused Dialogue and More
Proceeding the Bloodborne Trainer, BBAnimConverter and his P.T. PS4 Unseen Content today PlayStation 4 video game hacker @manfightdragon shared on his YouTube Channel via Twitter some interesting Bloodborne PS4 Cut Content including The Blood Minister complete with the unused dialogue and character details! 
Those interested can also check out his Patreon Page to support his findings, and from the Tweet below he states to quote:
A new Bloodborne cut content video! Did you know that the Blood Minister we see in the game's opening cinematic was once a much more significant character who had quite a lot to say, adding to the backstory? Come take a look! Full video here:
Bloodborne Cut Content - The Blood Minister - Unused Dialogue and Character
From the video's description: It's a bit hard to imagine how exactly this cut content was going to fit into the flow of Bloodborne considering how it all works, but still awesome to see an unused character get brought back to life to some degree, it's always nice to get more dialogue from the voice actors regardless of how it fits or doesn't fit into the game.
Bloodborne Mod - Control Enemies & Play As Bosses - Restored Debug Mode
Those interested can also check out his Patreon Page to support his findings, and from the Tweet below he states to quote:
A new Bloodborne cut content video! Did you know that the Blood Minister we see in the game's opening cinematic was once a much more significant character who had quite a lot to say, adding to the backstory? Come take a look! Full video here:
Bloodborne Cut Content - The Blood Minister - Unused Dialogue and Character
From the video's description: It's a bit hard to imagine how exactly this cut content was going to fit into the flow of Bloodborne considering how it all works, but still awesome to see an unused character get brought back to life to some degree, it's always nice to get more dialogue from the voice actors regardless of how it fits or doesn't fit into the game.
Bloodborne Mod - Control Enemies & Play As Bosses - Restored Debug Mode
Sony Unveils February's Free PlayStation Plus Games for Subscribers
Subscribers of Sony's PlayStation Plus membership will be pleased to know they just unveiled February 2020's free PS Plus games featuring Bioshock: The Collection, The Sims 4 and the bonus game Firewall Zero Hour with online multiplayer for PS VR owners. 
Here's further details on each from Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel to quote:
Bioshock: The Collection
From the undersea city of Rapture to the airborne metropolis of Columbia, BioShock: The Collection takes players on monumental journeys through awe-inspiring, deceptively dangerous places that are simply unforgettable.
BioShock: The Collection features all three games in this award-winning series – BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite – remastered in 1080p, including all single-player add-on content.
BioShock: The Collection - PS4 Launch Trailer
The Sims 4
The Sims is celebrating its 20th birthday this February, and you’re invited to join the party! Now’s your chance to play with life in The Sims 4, where you can unleash your imagination and create Sims in a unique world that’s an expression of you.
The Sims 4 - PS4 Launch Trailer
Firewall Zero Hour (PlayStation VR required)
Become a hired contractor and expertly seize – or protect – sensitive information from opposing teams in Firewall Zero Hour, a 4v4 tactical shooter developed exclusively for PS VR.
Dive straight into these intense multiplayer battles when Firewall Zero Hour’s new season – Operation: Black Dawn – also begins February 4, featuring a new map (Oil Rig) available for all players and other free content!
Firewall Zero Hour - PS VR Launch Trailer
All three games will be available from February 4 to March 2.
PlayStation Plus - PS4 Free Games Lineup February 2020
Here's further details on each from Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel to quote:
Bioshock: The Collection
From the undersea city of Rapture to the airborne metropolis of Columbia, BioShock: The Collection takes players on monumental journeys through awe-inspiring, deceptively dangerous places that are simply unforgettable.
BioShock: The Collection features all three games in this award-winning series – BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite – remastered in 1080p, including all single-player add-on content.
BioShock: The Collection - PS4 Launch Trailer
The Sims 4
The Sims is celebrating its 20th birthday this February, and you’re invited to join the party! Now’s your chance to play with life in The Sims 4, where you can unleash your imagination and create Sims in a unique world that’s an expression of you.
The Sims 4 - PS4 Launch Trailer
Firewall Zero Hour (PlayStation VR required)
Become a hired contractor and expertly seize – or protect – sensitive information from opposing teams in Firewall Zero Hour, a 4v4 tactical shooter developed exclusively for PS VR.
Dive straight into these intense multiplayer battles when Firewall Zero Hour’s new season – Operation: Black Dawn – also begins February 4, featuring a new map (Oil Rig) available for all players and other free content!
Firewall Zero Hour - PS VR Launch Trailer
All three games will be available from February 4 to March 2.
PlayStation Plus - PS4 Free Games Lineup February 2020
PyPS4Controller Module: PS4 Controller Hooks via Python on Linux by ArturSpirin
Since we covered the PS4 Gentoo Linux Installation Guide, developer ArturSpirin shared pyPS4Controller on Github which is a light module designed to provide hooks for PlayStation 4 Controllers in homebrew development projects using Python with Raspberry Pi devices or on other Linux machines. 
Download: pyPS4Controller (Latest Version) / pyPS4Controller-master.zip / GIT
From the README.md: pyPS4Controller
pyPS4Controller is a light module designed to provide hooks for PS4 Controller using Python on Linux.
Installation
Usage
Download: pyPS4Controller (Latest Version) / pyPS4Controller-master.zip / GIT
From the README.md: pyPS4Controller
pyPS4Controller is a light module designed to provide hooks for PS4 Controller using Python on Linux.
Installation
Code:
sudo pip install pyPS4Controller- First, you have to make sure you can connect your PS4 controller with ds4drv. You can do it 1 of 2 ways.
- Manually by following this instructions
- Automatically by running py3ps4c init (if you are using python3) or py2ps4c init (if you are using python2) in your terminal.
- (Optional) connect your controller directly to the computer's Bluetooth module. Once successful, disconnect the controller. If you don't do this, in the next step you may see this error: Unable to connect to detected device: Failed to set operational mode: [Errno 107] Transport endpoint is not connected
- Now start sudo ds4drv and press SHARE + PS4 button on your controller. If pairing fails, you want to try in again, it should eventually connect.
- Copy the code bellow to a file, say test.py
- Run it python test.py
- Use your controller.
- Adjust logic in the code and integrate it with your RC needs!
Code:
class MyController(Controller): # create a custom class for your controller and subclass Controller
"""
If we want to bind an action to the X button on the controller, we need to override its respective methods.
Some of the buttons have a binary On/Off state. For example the X, Circle, Square, and Triangle buttons.
When overriding their respective methods there are...