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Sony Confirms PS5 Will Support PlayStation Now, New Controller Patent
In a recent interview with Famitsu Magazine, Sony's Yasuhiro Osaki confirmed that PlayStation 5 will support their digital streaming and downloading video game subscription service PlayStation Now, and TechTastic.nl also discovered a patent utilizing similar technology to Google's Stadia to reduce latency while gaming online. 
To quote from DualShockers.com on their PS5 News findings:
"Sony revealed that the streaming service PS Now will also be available on PS5. The info comes through an interview with Sony Interactive Entertainment network division's Yasuhiro Osaki. The interview is included in this week's Famitsu magazine.
Yasuhiro Osaki also spoke on upcoming changes regarding PS Now. Basically, more popular games will be added to PS Now every month, but the number of time-limited additions will also increase.
The interview also reveals how Sony has currently no plans to bring PS Now to smartphones."
And from the Network Connected Controller for Direct to Cloud Gaming Patent abstract, to quote:
"A controller device for user interactivity with a server of a cloud gaming system is provided, including the following: at least one input device that generates inputs for the server; wherein the controller device communicates directly to an access device for connection to a network that connects the controller device to the server without connecting to a client device; wherein the server receives and processes the inputs to render gameplay video that is transmitted over the network for rendering to a display device that is local to the controller device."
Since the PS5 was first announced earlier this...
To quote from DualShockers.com on their PS5 News findings:
"Sony revealed that the streaming service PS Now will also be available on PS5. The info comes through an interview with Sony Interactive Entertainment network division's Yasuhiro Osaki. The interview is included in this week's Famitsu magazine.
Yasuhiro Osaki also spoke on upcoming changes regarding PS Now. Basically, more popular games will be added to PS Now every month, but the number of time-limited additions will also increase.
The interview also reveals how Sony has currently no plans to bring PS Now to smartphones."
And from the Network Connected Controller for Direct to Cloud Gaming Patent abstract, to quote:
"A controller device for user interactivity with a server of a cloud gaming system is provided, including the following: at least one input device that generates inputs for the server; wherein the controller device communicates directly to an access device for connection to a network that connects the controller device to the server without connecting to a client device; wherein the server receives and processes the inputs to render gameplay video that is transmitted over the network for rendering to a display device that is local to the controller device."
Since the PS5 was first announced earlier this...
PS4 Patch Builder for Building Modded Update PKGs by MODDED WARFARE
Since his YouTube Issues PlayStation 4 homebrew developer @MODDEDWARFARE returns releasing on Twitter a PS4 Patch Builder application used for building modded Update Packages (PKGs) alongside a video tutorial on his YouTube Channel! 
He states the new PlayStation 4 Patch Builder tool makes it both quicker and easier to create / build modded update PKG files for PS4 games than the previous update package methods.
Download: Patch_Builder_v1.3.3.zip (26.17 MB) / RAD Video Tools
For those interested, some previous PKG methods include Adding PS4 Game Updates in Packages, a PS4 PKG Repackager for FPKG Updates, another PS4 Fake PKG Update Repackager Script and handling PS4...
He states the new PlayStation 4 Patch Builder tool makes it both quicker and easier to create / build modded update PKG files for PS4 games than the previous update package methods.
Download: Patch_Builder_v1.3.3.zip (26.17 MB) / RAD Video Tools
For those interested, some previous PKG methods include Adding PS4 Game Updates in Packages, a PS4 PKG Repackager for FPKG Updates, another PS4 Fake PKG Update Repackager Script and handling PS4...
PS Vita System Software / Firmware 3.73 is Live, Don't Update!
Trick or treat?! 
Since their previous PS Vita OFW revision, today Sony pushed live a PlayStation Vita System Software / Firmware 3.73 Update leaving many curious if they patched the H-Encore 2 Jailbreak Exploit finally or not... according to SKGleba they haven't yet. 
Below is the PS Vita 3.73 Firmware update changelog from Sony's official page: System Software Update 3.73
Main features in system software update version 3.73
Needless to say, it's advisable NOT to update as most PlayStation Vita sceners got a PS Vita or PlayStation TV to do fun stuff like jailbreaking, running exploits and homebrew on the handheld console.
Download: PS Vita Firmware 3.73 Update (US) / PS Vita Firmware 3.73 Update (EU) / PS Vita Firmware 3.73 Update (JP)
As always, we'll add related Tweets from PlayStation Vita scene devs below as they have a chance to examine this latest 3.73 PS Vita Firmware update further to determine what 'system performance' improvements Sony added.
Update: According to PSSDude, PartyPlugin.rco was also updated changing some Party App text as outlined on Pastebin.com.
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Since their previous PS Vita OFW revision, today Sony pushed live a PlayStation Vita System Software / Firmware 3.73 Update leaving many curious if they patched the H-Encore 2 Jailbreak Exploit finally or not... according to SKGleba they haven't yet. Below is the PS Vita 3.73 Firmware update changelog from Sony's official page: System Software Update 3.73
Main features in system software update version 3.73
- This system software update improves system performance.
Needless to say, it's advisable NOT to update as most PlayStation Vita sceners got a PS Vita or PlayStation TV to do fun stuff like jailbreaking, running exploits and homebrew on the handheld console.Download: PS Vita Firmware 3.73 Update (US) / PS Vita Firmware 3.73 Update (EU) / PS Vita Firmware 3.73 Update (JP)
As always, we'll add related Tweets from PlayStation Vita scene devs below as they have a chance to examine this latest 3.73 PS Vita Firmware update further to determine what 'system performance' improvements Sony added.
Update: According to PSSDude, PartyPlugin.rco was also updated changing some Party App text as outlined on Pastebin.com....
PlayStation Store Halloween Sale Now Live, PSN Game Deals Up to Half Off
The month is already half over and Halloween 2019 is quickly approaching as Sony unleashes their latest PlayStation Store Halloween Sale featuring PSN game deals at up to 50% off on select titles including on Mortal Kombat 11, Resident Evil 2, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan and more! 
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Check out the full PS Store Halloween Sale PS4, PS3 and PS Vita videogame lineup below courtesy of Sony Digital Games Business Manager Brian Fujimoto, and remember this sale ends on 11/1 at 8am PT:
β° Check out the full PS Store Halloween Sale PS4, PS3 and PS Vita videogame lineup below courtesy of Sony Digital Games Business Manager Brian Fujimoto, and remember this sale ends on 11/1 at 8am PT:
| PS4 Games | - | - |
| Title | $Sale | $Original |
| A PLAGUE TALE: INNOCENCE | $29.99 | $49.99 |
| AGONY | $9.99 | $39.99 |
| ALIEN: ISOLATION | $11.99 | $29.99 |
| ALIEN: ISOLATION β THE COLLECTION | $15.99 | $39.99 |
| BATMAN: ARKHAM COLLECTION | $17.99 | $59.99 |
| BATMAN: ARKHAM COLLECTION | $17.99 | $59.99 |
| BATMAN: THE ENEMY WITHIN β EPISODE 1 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| BATMAN: THE TELLTALE SERIES β EPISODE 1: REALM OF SHADOWS | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| BIOSHOCK: THE COLLECTION | $14.99 | $59.99 |
| BLACK MIRROR | $5.99 | $39.99 |
| BLOOD BOWL 2 β TEAM PACK | $10.04 | $14.99 |
| BLOOD BOWL 2: LEGENDARY EDITION | $8.09 | $29.99 |
| BLOOD BOWL 2: OFFICIAL EXPANSION | $10.04 | $14.99 |
| BLOOD BOWL 2: OFFICIAL EXPANSION + TEAM PACK | $17.99 | $29.99 |
| BOUND BY FLAME | $3.99 | $19.99 |
| BUTCHER β SPECIAL EDITION BUNDLE | $8.44 | $12.99 |
| CALL OF CTHULHU | $11.99 | ... |
Sony PlayStation Augmented Reality (AR) Wireless Headset Patent Surfaces
Contrary to the potential PSVR2 Patent that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world, the latest PlayStation Augmented Reality (AR) Wireless Headset Patent by Sony Interactive Entertainment uncovered from the Japan Patent Office aims to add digital elements to a live view via multiple stereoscopic cameras. 
To quote from LetsGoDigital.org who recently discovered the patent (sony-augmented-reality.pdf), roughly translated:
"The Sony headset can be used wirelessly and can be connected via Bluetooth to a PlayStation console or a computer. The operation is via the game controller or a keyboard, depending on the medium (console or PC) that the gamer uses.
In addition, the patent description states that the headset can also be used in combination with a smartphone or tablet. So you can also play mobile AR games via the headset. By implementing the AR headset wirelessly, the user retains much more freedom of movement. Furthermore, the patent speaks about the possible addition of a USB and an HMDI connection.
In this patent, incidentally, only the technology is recorded and not so much the design. The images are for illustrative purposes only, so Sony could opt for a completely different design. In addition, the description states that the number of stereoscopic cameras used may differ."
Below is a Sony Augmented Reality R&D prototype trailer video from their Ghostbusters in the Park location-based AR game project held at Ginza Sony Park in Japan.
Sony Augmented Reality (AR) R&D Prototype Trailer Video
Whether this recently patented Sony technology will make its way to their upcoming PlayStation 5 Console scheduled to launch during the 2020 holiday season remains to be seen.
According to our PlayStation 5 Price Predictions poll, a $499.99 price...
To quote from LetsGoDigital.org who recently discovered the patent (sony-augmented-reality.pdf), roughly translated:
"The Sony headset can be used wirelessly and can be connected via Bluetooth to a PlayStation console or a computer. The operation is via the game controller or a keyboard, depending on the medium (console or PC) that the gamer uses.
In addition, the patent description states that the headset can also be used in combination with a smartphone or tablet. So you can also play mobile AR games via the headset. By implementing the AR headset wirelessly, the user retains much more freedom of movement. Furthermore, the patent speaks about the possible addition of a USB and an HMDI connection.
In this patent, incidentally, only the technology is recorded and not so much the design. The images are for illustrative purposes only, so Sony could opt for a completely different design. In addition, the description states that the number of stereoscopic cameras used may differ."
Below is a Sony Augmented Reality R&D prototype trailer video from their Ghostbusters in the Park location-based AR game project held at Ginza Sony Park in Japan.Sony Augmented Reality (AR) R&D Prototype Trailer Video
Whether this recently patented Sony technology will make its way to their upcoming PlayStation 5 Console scheduled to launch during the 2020 holiday season remains to be seen.
According to our PlayStation 5 Price Predictions poll, a $499.99 price...