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RetroList & RetroSync: RetroArch Tools by Quake of SubZero Dezigns
It's been quite awhile since we last heard from developer Quake (aka Quakes69) of SubZero DeZigns who shared many of his projects including FFXIV Solar Light Nexus and Zeta and Simple PS3Updates Links, and today he's back with some handy RetroArch Tools he calls RetroList and RetroSync for video game emulation lovers! 
Download: RetroTools.zip (196.64 KB) / RetroTools.zip (Mirror)
To quote from his e-mail and official thread on this latest release: Hi, Quake here!
I put together some Windows Apps for the RetroArch software that'll make Windows Users life much easier. I called them: RetroList, and RetroSync.
RetroSync:
Sync your Roms with your Thumbnail Images via: Settings\User Interface\Appearance\Thumbnails\<Boxarts><Title Screens><ScreenShots>
Discover what images are missing. Find out if your image is misspelled in the Search function.
Options: None/Copy/Delete/Kill Images
RetroList:
Are you sick of your Roms not showing up in the Playlist? Not any more. Manually make...
Download: RetroTools.zip (196.64 KB) / RetroTools.zip (Mirror)
To quote from his e-mail and official thread on this latest release: Hi, Quake here!
I put together some Windows Apps for the RetroArch software that'll make Windows Users life much easier. I called them: RetroList, and RetroSync.
- Retrolist can make your RetroArch Playlist on the fly. No more MISSING Roms in your Console list section.
- RetroSync can search your Roms list and see if your Images are Synced. UnSynced Images are marked on your Roms list window.
RetroSync:
Sync your Roms with your Thumbnail Images via: Settings\User Interface\Appearance\Thumbnails\<Boxarts><Title Screens><ScreenShots>
Discover what images are missing. Find out if your image is misspelled in the Search function.
Options: None/Copy/Delete/Kill Images
- None: Does nothing but discover what you are missing. From there, you can fix, find, or replace the image.
- Copy: Copy your List of Roms Images to an Output Folder. - Faster Option Process
- Delete: Deletes your non-matching images to the Recycle Bin. - Slow Option Process
- Kill: Permanently Kill your non-matching images. - Slow Option Process
RetroList:
Are you sick of your Roms not showing up in the Playlist? Not any more. Manually make...
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Lights Up PlayStation 4 Next Week
Iconic heroes from both sides work to reclaim the missing Infinity Stones snatched up by Ultron Sigma in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite which arrives on PS4 next week featuring spectacular combos and super moves as universes collide! 
Here's a list of what else is coming to PlayStation Store next week from Sony Social Media Senior Specialist Ryan Clements, as follows:
New Releases: Week of September 19, 2017
Here's a list of what else is coming to PlayStation Store next week from Sony Social Media Senior Specialist Ryan Clements, as follows:
New Releases: Week of September 19, 2017
- 36 Fragments of Midnight - PS Vita — Digital
- The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth + - PS4 — Retail
- Blackguards 2 - PS4 — Digital, Retail
- Burly Men at Sea - PS4, PS Vita — Digital
- Caveman Warriors - PS4 — Digital (Out 9/22)
- The Coma: Recut - PS4 — Digital
- End Space - PS VR — Digital
- Factotum 90 - PS4, PS Vita — Digital
- Hidden Dragon Legend - PS4 — Digital
- Ink - PS4 — Digital
- The Lego Ninjago Movie Videogame - PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 9/22)
- Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite - PS4 — Digital, Retail
- Mary Skelter: Nightmares - PS Vita — Digital, Retail
- Mecho Tales - PS Vita — Digital
- Minecraft: Story Mode – Season 2 - PS4 — Retail
- Morphite - PS4 — Digital
- NBA 2K18 - PS4 — Digital, Retail
- Pankapu - PS4 — Digital
- Project Cars 2 - PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 9/22)
- Raiders of the Broken Planet - PS4 — Digital (Out 9/22)
- Robonauts - PS4 — Digital
- Shoppe Keep - PS4 — Digital
- The Solus Project - PS4, PS VR — Digital (Out 9/18)
- Foo Fighters – Concrete and Gold
- Prophets of Rage – Prophets of Rage
- Trent Reznor – The Vietnam War Original Soundtrack
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (plus Bonus Features)
- Inside the NFL- September 19 at 9/8c (Showtime)
- The Sinner- September 20 at 10/9c (USA)
- Ballers- September 24 at 10/9c (HBO)
Sony Unveils Limited Edition Call of Duty: WWII PS4 1TB Bundle
Earlier this week we caught a glimpse of the new PS4 1TB Bundles featuring NBA 2K18 & NHL 18, and today Sony unveiled a Limited Edition Call of Duty: WWII PS4 1TB Bundle for $299.99 USD / $379.99 CAD complete with a matching DualShock 4 controller and copy of Call of Duty: WWII ready for the game's launch on November 3, 2017. 
Here are the details straight from Sony PlayStation Marketing VP Mary Yee, to quote:
Today I’m happy to introduce the Limited Edition Call of Duty: WWII PlayStation 4 Bundle. This special bundle features a green camo PS4 system equipped with a 1TB hard drive – which if you take a closer look you might spot patterns of something you're all familiar with.
The bundle also includes a matching green DualShock 4 wireless controller, and a physical standard edition copy of Call of Duty: WWII. And don’t forget, PS4 users get early access to Call of Duty: WWII DLC Map Packs, which will launch on PS4 30 days ahead of other platforms (sold separately).
This bundle will be available across the U.S. and Canada for $299.99 USD (MSRP) / $379.99 CAD (MSRP) alongside the game's launch on November 3, 2017. But you don't have to wait – you can pre-order your bundle soon.
Here are the details straight from Sony PlayStation Marketing VP Mary Yee, to quote:
Today I’m happy to introduce the Limited Edition Call of Duty: WWII PlayStation 4 Bundle. This special bundle features a green camo PS4 system equipped with a 1TB hard drive – which if you take a closer look you might spot patterns of something you're all familiar with.
The bundle also includes a matching green DualShock 4 wireless controller, and a physical standard edition copy of Call of Duty: WWII. And don’t forget, PS4 users get early access to Call of Duty: WWII DLC Map Packs, which will launch on PS4 30 days ahead of other platforms (sold separately).
This bundle will be available across the U.S. and Canada for $299.99 USD (MSRP) / $379.99 CAD (MSRP) alongside the game's launch on November 3, 2017. But you don't have to wait – you can pre-order your bundle soon.
PS4 System Software / Firmware 4.74 Live, Improved Performance
While it's not PS4 Firmware 5.0 just yet, following their last update today Sony released PS4 System Software / Firmware 4.74 featuring 'improved performance' once again. 
If you are in Sony's PS4 Beta program, be sure to read HERE if you didn't receive the notice directly from Sony before updating to v4.74 OFW from PS4 5.00 Beta 5!
Download: PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (JP) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (Mirrors)
About PlayStation 4 system software version 4.74
Main features in version 4.74 update
If you are in Sony's PS4 Beta program, be sure to read HERE if you didn't receive the notice directly from Sony before updating to v4.74 OFW from PS4 5.00 Beta 5!Download: PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (JP) / PS4 Firmware 4.74 Update (Mirrors)
About PlayStation 4 system software version 4.74
Main features in version 4.74 update
- This system software update improves system performance.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands Ghost War PvP Mode, Open Beta
Since the release this past March and some PS4 Xploder GameSaves, Ubisoft announced a 4v4 PvP (Player vs Player) mode for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands called Ghost War alongside details on the PS4 Open Beta that runs from September 21st through September 25th with preload starting on September 19th. 
Check out the PvP video reveal below, and from their Blog to quote: Each match in the Ghost War Open Beta is a 4v4 deathmatch with no respawning, fought in a “best of three” format.
The Open Beta will include five of the eight total maps and you’ll have access to six of the 12 specialized classes that are spread across three categories (Assault, Marksman, and Support) in the final version of the mode.
In the Assault category, you’ve got the Tank – a burly soldier with thick armor, extra health, and a light machine gun. LMGs are powerful in Ghost War because of the new suppression mechanic. When you’re suppressed, your vision is heavily blurred and it’s nigh impossible to be an effective soldier until you relocate or the barrage subsides.
Suppression is great for tamping down snipers and keeping enemies in check while your team advances to a better position or revives a downed ally. Revivals are key in Ghost War; don’t let your buddies languish if you can help it, but watch out, an enemy might by lying in wait.
If you’re tired of being on the receiving end of enemy suppression, you’ll probably want to pick the Pointman. This Assault class can’t be disrupted in any way, making them a serious nuisance and a powerful flanker. Keeping an eye on your enemies’ movements is crucial, and Support classes let you do just that with surveillance drones. The Scout class can tag enemies, while the Artillery class can call in a mortar strike to flush enemies out of cover.
Shooting down enemy drones is good for business, but drones aren’t the only way to tag your enemies. Using binoculars or spotting an enemy through your sights will mark them, and if you manage to capture the Recon tower that goes live in the middle of the match, it’ll reveal the whole enemy team and give your two Marksman classes someone to...
Check out the PvP video reveal below, and from their Blog to quote: Each match in the Ghost War Open Beta is a 4v4 deathmatch with no respawning, fought in a “best of three” format.
The Open Beta will include five of the eight total maps and you’ll have access to six of the 12 specialized classes that are spread across three categories (Assault, Marksman, and Support) in the final version of the mode.
In the Assault category, you’ve got the Tank – a burly soldier with thick armor, extra health, and a light machine gun. LMGs are powerful in Ghost War because of the new suppression mechanic. When you’re suppressed, your vision is heavily blurred and it’s nigh impossible to be an effective soldier until you relocate or the barrage subsides.
Suppression is great for tamping down snipers and keeping enemies in check while your team advances to a better position or revives a downed ally. Revivals are key in Ghost War; don’t let your buddies languish if you can help it, but watch out, an enemy might by lying in wait.
If you’re tired of being on the receiving end of enemy suppression, you’ll probably want to pick the Pointman. This Assault class can’t be disrupted in any way, making them a serious nuisance and a powerful flanker. Keeping an eye on your enemies’ movements is crucial, and Support classes let you do just that with surveillance drones. The Scout class can tag enemies, while the Artillery class can call in a mortar strike to flush enemies out of cover.
Shooting down enemy drones is good for business, but drones aren’t the only way to tag your enemies. Using binoculars or spotting an enemy through your sights will mark them, and if you manage to capture the Recon tower that goes live in the middle of the match, it’ll reveal the whole enemy team and give your two Marksman classes someone to...