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New PlayStation Now Games for August 2021 Revealed by Sony
With the arrival of August comes new PlayStation Now games available starting on the 3rd and featuring Nier: Automata, Ghostrunner and Undertale for Sony's PS Now digital service subscribers. 
Here's further details on each new addition to the PSNow streaming library from Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
Nier: Automata
In this captivating action RPG, invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing machine lifeforms. To break the deadlock, a new breed of android infantry is sent into the fray: the YoRHa squad.
Join androids 2B and 9S in their ferocious battle to reclaim an overrun dystopia and experience mesmerizing, high-speed combat that’s the specialty of development studio PlatinumGames.
Nier: Automata is available until Monday, November 1, 2021.
Ghostrunner
Wield a blade and perform amazing parkour feats to battle your way up a megastructure tower city in this intense, fast-paced first-person adventure. Slice your enemies with a monomolecular katana, dodge bullets with your superhuman reflexes, and employ a variety of specialized techniques to prevail.
One-hit one-kill mechanics make combat fast and intense. Use your superior mobility (and frequent checkpoints!) to engage in a fearless, never-ending dance with death.
Undertale
In this top-down adventure, control a human who falls underground into the world of monsters. Now you must find your way out... or stay trapped forever!
Explore a rich RPG world full of strange and delightful characters where violence isn’t the only answer: every enemy can be defeated nonviolently. Negotiate out of danger using a unique battle system.
Dance with a slime... pet a dog... whisper your favorite secret to a knight... or ignore all of that and rain destruction upon your foes. The choices are yours—but are you determined enough to prevail?
PlayStation Now New Games August 2021
Here's further details on each new addition to the PSNow streaming library from Sony Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
Nier: Automata
In this captivating action RPG, invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing machine lifeforms. To break the deadlock, a new breed of android infantry is sent into the fray: the YoRHa squad.
Join androids 2B and 9S in their ferocious battle to reclaim an overrun dystopia and experience mesmerizing, high-speed combat that’s the specialty of development studio PlatinumGames.
Nier: Automata is available until Monday, November 1, 2021.
Ghostrunner
Wield a blade and perform amazing parkour feats to battle your way up a megastructure tower city in this intense, fast-paced first-person adventure. Slice your enemies with a monomolecular katana, dodge bullets with your superhuman reflexes, and employ a variety of specialized techniques to prevail.
One-hit one-kill mechanics make combat fast and intense. Use your superior mobility (and frequent checkpoints!) to engage in a fearless, never-ending dance with death.
Undertale
In this top-down adventure, control a human who falls underground into the world of monsters. Now you must find your way out... or stay trapped forever!
Explore a rich RPG world full of strange and delightful characters where violence isn’t the only answer: every enemy can be defeated nonviolently. Negotiate out of danger using a unique battle system.
Dance with a slime... pet a dog... whisper your favorite secret to a knight... or ignore all of that and rain destruction upon your foes. The choices are yours—but are you determined enough to prevail?
PlayStation Now New Games August 2021
New PS5 Gameplay Trailer Videos Arrive in the PlayStation 5 Scene
To kick off the new month, here's the latest batch of PS5 Videos including an upcoming adventure game called Stray 
that looks interesting for those in the PS5Scene who already snagged a PlayStation 5 console despite the costly M.2 Storage Upgrade options revealed last week. 
Hitman 3 Season of Lust Roadmap PS5 Trailer
HITMAN 3's Season of Lust has started and it's time for some tough love in Act 4 of the Seven Deadly Sins DLC. This season also features hot free content including a Free Permanent Event in Dartmoor, and the unlock you've been waiting for - the fan favorite Goldballer. Welcome to the Season of Lust...
Dreams Ancient Dangers: A Bat's Tale PS5 Teaser
Coming to Dreams in 2021. Dark dungeons. Dangerous beasts. Play solo, or double the chaos by teaming up with a friend, in Ancient Dangers: A Bat’s Tale, and save Scoria and Gabbro from a fate weirder than death - sleep deprivation!
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Launch PS5 Trailer
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game.
Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
But Gemea is not as perfect as it seems. The mysterious Murk has taken hold of the land!
As the hero of Gemea, you can seek out the hidden and whimsical creatures known as Sprites. Use their power to clear the Murk and restore nature’s beauty.
As you explore Gemea, you can barter with friendly locals, discover unique materials to craft with, befriend the adorable wildlife and even create your own working farm.
Yonder offers a world to lose yourself in; a world filled with the wonder of discovery and the spirit of adventure.
Guilty Gear -Strive- New Character...
that looks interesting for those in the PS5Scene who already snagged a PlayStation 5 console despite the costly M.2 Storage Upgrade options revealed last week. Hitman 3 Season of Lust Roadmap PS5 Trailer
HITMAN 3's Season of Lust has started and it's time for some tough love in Act 4 of the Seven Deadly Sins DLC. This season also features hot free content including a Free Permanent Event in Dartmoor, and the unlock you've been waiting for - the fan favorite Goldballer. Welcome to the Season of Lust...
Dreams Ancient Dangers: A Bat's Tale PS5 Teaser
Coming to Dreams in 2021. Dark dungeons. Dangerous beasts. Play solo, or double the chaos by teaming up with a friend, in Ancient Dangers: A Bat’s Tale, and save Scoria and Gabbro from a fate weirder than death - sleep deprivation!
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Launch PS5 Trailer
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game.
Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
But Gemea is not as perfect as it seems. The mysterious Murk has taken hold of the land!
As the hero of Gemea, you can seek out the hidden and whimsical creatures known as Sprites. Use their power to clear the Murk and restore nature’s beauty.
As you explore Gemea, you can barter with friendly locals, discover unique materials to craft with, befriend the adorable wildlife and even create your own working farm.
Yonder offers a world to lose yourself in; a world filled with the wonder of discovery and the spirit of adventure.
Guilty Gear -Strive- New Character...
Hitman 3 PS5 Game Bug Demonstration Videos by CFWProphet
Here's some PS5 video footage from earlier this year I ran across recently for those in PS5Scene demonstrating various Hitman 3 game bugs on a PlayStation 5 console courtesy of homebrew developer @cfwprophet (Github / Twitter) via his YouTube Channel. 
This comes proceeding his Simply NextGen RCO Data-Table Extractor for PS4 RCO Files, Make FSELF GUI for Flat_z's Make_fself.py Script, PS4 Exploit Host Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Installer, PSFSKKey PS4 SaveGame Decryption Tool, PS4 Lib CiSO Port & Zlib, LibLuaPS4, PS4 Debug Module & LibHB Updates and GodMode.prx for PS4 if you're following along.
Finally for those in the PS4Scene seeking PS4FPKGs who haven't been Verified yet to access the private section, here's an archive of PS4 FPKGs and PS4 DLC / PKG Updates direct-download links to check out in the meantime:
This comes proceeding his Simply NextGen RCO Data-Table Extractor for PS4 RCO Files, Make FSELF GUI for Flat_z's Make_fself.py Script, PS4 Exploit Host Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Installer, PSFSKKey PS4 SaveGame Decryption Tool, PS4 Lib CiSO Port & Zlib, LibLuaPS4, PS4 Debug Module & LibHB Updates and GodMode.prx for PS4 if you're following along.
Finally for those in the PS4Scene seeking PS4FPKGs who haven't been Verified yet to access the private section, here's an archive of PS4 FPKGs and PS4 DLC / PKG Updates direct-download links to check out in the meantime:
PS4 Firmware / System Software 9.00 Beta Hits Testers, Update Changelog
In PS4Scene news today, following Sony's previous PS4 Beta revision, latest 8.52 PS4 OFW and new PlayStation 4 FPKGs registered testers can now examine the PS4 Firmware / System Software 9.00 Beta update with the changelog outlined below. 
Download: PS4UPDATE.PUP (467 MB - Beta 2.00) via @Sametto Chan on Twitter / PS4UPDATE.PUP (467 MB - Beta 3.00) via @Sametto Chan on Twitter
Those not registered in Sony's PlayStation Preview Program will not be able to install Beta PUPs as they require a valid PS4 license for installation, and as DEFAULTDNB confirmed it's hardcoded for only downgrading to the current highest released OFW regardless of what PS4 Firmware you updated from.
Below are the PS4 9.00 Beta Firmware revision changes thus far from digidude23 on Reddit, to quote:
Main features updated in this System Software Beta Program version
Download: PS4UPDATE.PUP (467 MB - Beta 2.00) via @Sametto Chan on Twitter / PS4UPDATE.PUP (467 MB - Beta 3.00) via @Sametto Chan on Twitter
Those not registered in Sony's PlayStation Preview Program will not be able to install Beta PUPs as they require a valid PS4 license for installation, and as DEFAULTDNB confirmed it's hardcoded for only downgrading to the current highest released OFW regardless of what PS4 Firmware you updated from.Below are the PS4 9.00 Beta Firmware revision changes thus far from digidude23 on Reddit, to quote:
Main features updated in this System Software Beta Program version
- You can now view trophies for PS5 games on PS4
- In Messages, if you're the owner of a group, you can now delete it. Open the options menu, and then select [Delete Group]. If you delete a group, it will be deleted for all members.
- Now when you block someone...
How to Add, Install Games and Use an M.2 SSD with PS5 Beta Firmware FAQ
Proceeding the PS5 Beta Firmware v2.0-04.00.00 release for Registered Testers and Seagate FireCuda 530 SSD Confirmation of PlayStation 5 compatibility earlier, below is a guide complete with an FAQ covering How to Add, Install and Use an M.2 SSD with PS5 Beta Firmware for those in the PS5Scene when expanding your console's storage space using the M.2 SSD expansion slot. 
To quote from Sony's Official Page for those currently registered in the PS5 Beta Program:
Important
This feature is only available to beta users at this time. The internal M.2 SSD expansion feature will be enabled via an upcoming PS5 system software update. Please check the guide below for more information. Please note that because this is a beta, features and specifications described herein may change prior to the official system software release.
What is an M.2 SSD?
M.2 SSD devices are a high-speed solid state drive medium that PS5 beta users can install to upgrade the storage capacity of their PS5 console or PS5 Digital Edition console (separate purchase required). We recommend verifying that you’ve received a beta invitation before purchasing a new M.2 SSD.
Why add an M.2 SSD to your PS5 console?
Once installed in the PS5 console, M.2 SSD storage can be used to download, copy, and launch PS5 and PS4 games, as well as media apps. This allows you to increase the storage space available to you on your PS5 console. You can freely move games between the PS5 console’s storage, a connected USB extended storage device and the added M.2 SSD storage.
Which M.2 SSDs can be used with a PS5 console?
It’s important that you only use a supported M.2 SSD to...
To quote from Sony's Official Page for those currently registered in the PS5 Beta Program:
Important This feature is only available to beta users at this time. The internal M.2 SSD expansion feature will be enabled via an upcoming PS5 system software update. Please check the guide below for more information. Please note that because this is a beta, features and specifications described herein may change prior to the official system software release.
What is an M.2 SSD?
M.2 SSD devices are a high-speed solid state drive medium that PS5 beta users can install to upgrade the storage capacity of their PS5 console or PS5 Digital Edition console (separate purchase required). We recommend verifying that you’ve received a beta invitation before purchasing a new M.2 SSD.
Why add an M.2 SSD to your PS5 console?
Once installed in the PS5 console, M.2 SSD storage can be used to download, copy, and launch PS5 and PS4 games, as well as media apps. This allows you to increase the storage space available to you on your PS5 console. You can freely move games between the PS5 console’s storage, a connected USB extended storage device and the added M.2 SSD storage.
Which M.2 SSDs can be used with a PS5 console?
It’s important that you only use a supported M.2 SSD to...