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If you're a PlayStation Plus member, next week you'll see the addition of both Knack and Rime among the mix to their free games lineup for February, 2018.

Here's more from James Hallahan at PlayStation Plus on what's to come in February for subscribers, to quote:

First up, we have RiME. This single player puzzle adventure is set in a beautiful world where you play as a young boy who has awakened on a mysterious island after a torrential storm. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome, you must explore this mysterious island, reach the tower’s peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Next up is the family friendly adventure game Knack. Take control of Knack and his signature size-shifting abilities to protect the world from a dangerous threat – the invading Goblin Army. Knack is a fun-filled adventure that lets players wield fantastic powers and discover a uniquely vibrant world.

This month’s PlayStation Plus lineup also includes:

• Spelunker HD, PS3
• Mugen Souls Z, PS3
• Exiles End, PS Vita
• Grand Kingdom, PS Vita (Also available on PS4)

Just as a reminder, all PlayStation Plus members can get Starblood Arena as a bonus game through March 6. This arena combat game was built from the ground up to be played in VR with your PS VR headset*. Attack, evade, and move in any direction as you compete against pilots from across the galaxy. You’ll fight for glory, credits, and your life.

Lastly, for all Gems of War fans, get your hands on the new PlayStation Plus Starter Pack starting February 13th through March 13th. The pack includes the Nobend Brothers troop, capable of causing all kinds of trouble on the gem board without even losing a turn. It also comes with 10 rare gem keys and 2,500 souls to level up all your new troops. Get started on your journey today!

And there you have it. See you next month!

* PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Camera are required to experience VR functionality.

Sony unveiled their latest PS4 DualShock 4 (DS4) Controllers today which include Midnight Blue and Steel Black colored shells, which will be hitting store shelves in just a few weeks this coming March, 2018.

Check out the photo gallery below, and here's the scoop on them from Sony Platforms Marketing Product Marketing Manager Steve Schwartz, to quote:

We’re happy to announce that two new stylish colors are joining the DualShock 4 wireless controller lineup in March. Midnight Blue for those that play games deep into the night, and Steel Black to match your finely crafted in-game metallic arsenal. Pick one of these up and add some extra style to your play.

Midnight Blue and Steel Black will both be available across retailers in U.S. and Canada for $64.99 USD (MSRP) / $74.99 CAD (MSRP), while supplies last. Click here for pre-order details, or check your local retailers for availability.

Following his GTA V PS4 4.05 Menu Test 1 and the recent PS4 4.05 GTA 5 Mod Guide, today PlayStation 4 developer @AlFaMoDz shared on Twitter his PS4 4.05 GTA V Mod Menu v1 payload for offline Grand Theft Auto 5 game modders with details below!

Download: AlFaMoDz-GTAV-4.05.bin (1.01 MB) / AlFaMoDz-GTAV-4.05.bin (Mirror) / GTA ArabicGuy Menu.zip (201 KB - includes ArabicGuy100.bin, ArabicGuy127.bin and ArabicGuy132.bin)

From the video's description, roughly translated: Open with Square + Left Arrow, the menu opens with Square + Right Arrow

So to open, R2+[] or ←+[]

Also below is another GTA 5 ArabicGuy BETA PS4 4.05 demo video via RFOoD x MoDz on YouTube with a 4.05 PS4 payload, as follows:

Download: ArabicGuy.bin (534.49 KB) / ArabicGuy.bin (1.01 MB - Fixed via RF0oDxM0Dz) / Simple Guide by @Pretinaverse

Open menu: L1 + R1

Thanks to 2much4u for PS4 Native Caller

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Since the release of PS4 HEN (which can be used with Android and iOS) the 4.05 PlayStation 4 scene has been on fire while PS4 developer @CelesteBlue worked on a PS4 System Update Blocker with testing and hosting done by @LightningMods followed by V2 and V3, V3.1, V3.2, PS4 4.55 Update Blocker HEN and PS4 4.55 Update Blocker HEN V3!

To recap briefly, we've seen guides on how to block PS4 updates, covered some reasons why you may want to block them, reported on Sony blocking some PS4 Playground sites in PS4 Web browsers, and most recently added a tutorial on how to remove the downloaded PS4 Update PUP from your system...

Yesterday we saw the release of PS4 AIO v1.4.0 for PS4 4.05 Firmware, and today following @irefuse's OpenWRT fork of @Al Azif's PS4 Exploit Host comes a video guide on how to install GTA 5 Mods on PS4 4.05 by @Reazer on his YouTube Channel for PlayStation 4 game modders to check out below.

Download: ps4-exploit-host-openwrt-master.zip / GIT

To quote from the README.md: PS4 Exploit Host for OpenWRT

OpenWRT fork of https://github.com/Al-Azif/ps4-exploit-host

Requirements

• OpenWRT Chaos Calmer on your router
• Mounted USB storage as overlay (https://wiki.openwrt.org/doc/howto/extroot)
• SSH access to your router

How to install

opkg update
opkg install wget openssl-util
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/iref-use/ps4-exploit-host-openwrt/master/install.sh
sh install.sh

• Script install python3, git, openssh-sftp-server.
• Make changes in dnsmasq config and hosts file.
• Create service of ps4-exploit-host server.

What is this?

This is an easy way for anyone to host their own exploit for the PS4 on your OpenWRT router. features include:

• Hosts your choice of exploit (Specter, IDC, and XVortex included)
• Sends your choice of payload after a successful exploit
• Blocks PSN domains from resolving (Stops accidental updates)
• Serves the 4.05 update to your PS4

If you do not want to host the package youself set your DNS to 108.61.128.158. This has all of the features listed above except the payload sender. The exploit can be accessed from the User's Manual page in your settings.

How to run as payload mode

Stop service and start payload mode
After payload has been loaded...