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New PS5 Promo Videos and More PlayStation 5 Gameplay Trailers
Proceeding their recent Play Like Never Before Promo, in PS5 News this weekend Sony made available several more promotional videos along with some new PS5 gameplay trailers for those in the PlayStation 5 Scene who manage to Snag a PS5 from Scalpers to enjoy! 
PlayStation 5 promo highlights include the new generation console's stunning games, breathtaking immersion, lightning speed, integrated I/O and more in the videos below:
Immortals Fenyx Rising - The Lost Gods DLC PS5 Trailer
In the third DLC, discover a new top-down gameplay experience featuring a daring new champion, brawler-style combat, and an exciting mythological adventure! Meet Ash, a new hero on an epic journey to reunite the Greek gods, including legends like Poseidon, Hades, and more.
Unlock her powers using a brand-new, customizable upgrade system and bring the gods back to the Pantheon.
Tales of Arise - Release Date PS5 Trailer
Players will be immersed in the story of a world composed of Rena, the star that has been ruling the Dahna planet with an iron fist for the past 300 years.
This tale follows the fight to free Dahnans of their fate through the eyes of Alphen, an iron-masked Dahnan fighting to free his people, and Shionne, a girl from Rena, who’s on the run from her countrymen.
Call of Duty Warzone - Squad up the World: Season 3 PS5 Trailer
LET'S GOOOOO. Tag your CODSquad and drop into Verdansk84 today.
The Riftbreaker - Weapons PS5 Trailer
Witness a diverse arsenal of weapons and skills that are necessary to survive on Galatea 37 in the brand-new Weapons Trailer from The Riftbreaker! Coming to PlayStation 5 this autumn!
PS5 Lightning Speed
Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlayStation console can do...
PlayStation 5 promo highlights include the new generation console's stunning games, breathtaking immersion, lightning speed, integrated I/O and more in the videos below:
Immortals Fenyx Rising - The Lost Gods DLC PS5 Trailer
In the third DLC, discover a new top-down gameplay experience featuring a daring new champion, brawler-style combat, and an exciting mythological adventure! Meet Ash, a new hero on an epic journey to reunite the Greek gods, including legends like Poseidon, Hades, and more.
Unlock her powers using a brand-new, customizable upgrade system and bring the gods back to the Pantheon.
Tales of Arise - Release Date PS5 Trailer
Players will be immersed in the story of a world composed of Rena, the star that has been ruling the Dahna planet with an iron fist for the past 300 years.
This tale follows the fight to free Dahnans of their fate through the eyes of Alphen, an iron-masked Dahnan fighting to free his people, and Shionne, a girl from Rena, who’s on the run from her countrymen.
Call of Duty Warzone - Squad up the World: Season 3 PS5 Trailer
LET'S GOOOOO. Tag your CODSquad and drop into Verdansk84 today.
The Riftbreaker - Weapons PS5 Trailer
Witness a diverse arsenal of weapons and skills that are necessary to survive on Galatea 37 in the brand-new Weapons Trailer from The Riftbreaker! Coming to PlayStation 5 this autumn!
PS5 Lightning Speed
Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlayStation console can do...
RE-PAK Tool to Preview Textures, Create / Extract PAKs for PS4 Game Mods
Following The Witcher 3 (TW3) PS4 Texture Patcher Tool, recently PlayStation 4 Scene developer @Backporter shared the latest addition on his Github repository via Twitter dubbed RE-PAK which is a tool to preview meshes / textures, create / extract PAKs and more for PS4 game mods and modders alike! 
Download: RE_PAK.exe (Latest Version) / GIT
Those interested can drop by the Official PS4 Game Modding Server Discord channel for support, and from the README.md comes further details below: RE-PAK
UI Based Tool that allows for Previewing (PC) Textures on the fly, Extracting PAKs, and Creating PAKs AND modding other platforms (PS4).
Notes Before You Get Started:
Open the PAK Creator select open/save, pick the original PAKs from the game, click Create and it will create it, place the two generated PAKs in the game with the correct name, and it should load as shown below.
Proof Of It Working:
Textures:
Mod: Blue Gun - personal mod (PC / PS4)
Mod: Krypton Nanotech Suit created by Wiwilz on NexusMods.com
Download: RE_PAK.exe (Latest Version) / GIT
Those interested can drop by the Official PS4 Game Modding Server Discord channel for support, and from the README.md comes further details below: RE-PAK
UI Based Tool that allows for Previewing (PC) Textures on the fly, Extracting PAKs, and Creating PAKs AND modding other platforms (PS4).
Notes Before You Get Started:
- For PAK Creation you do need the original PAKs extracted from the platform you intend to create them for(PC => PC, PS4 => PS4) They Are Not Substitutable With Different Platform PAKS SO DO NOT TRY AND MIX THEM
- Mods that replace DLC Outfits will not work on the PS4 from my testing, so make sure you read the mod page.
- Example PAKs can be found in this repo, their credits will be inside the zip in a text document or posted below.
- Extracted Game PC / PS4
- PS4-RE-TEX - For PS4 Textures.
Open the PAK Creator select open/save, pick the original PAKs from the game, click Create and it will create it, place the two generated PAKs in the game with the correct name, and it should load as shown below.
Proof Of It Working:
Textures:
Mod: Blue Gun - personal mod (PC / PS4)
- Screenshots HERE
Mod: Krypton Nanotech Suit created by Wiwilz on NexusMods.com
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PS5: Play Like Never Before Latest Promo and New PlayStation 5 Trailers
Today Sony unveiled their latest PlayStation 5 promo video dubbed PS5: Play Like Never Before following the previous updates alongside some fresh PS5 trailers below for those in the PS5 Scene to enjoy! 
Fortnite Aloy PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Seeker, survivor of the post-apocalypse and hunter of machines - Aloy enters Fortnite.
Summertime Madness Announcement PS5 Teaser
Prague, July 1945. An artist has made a deal with the devil and he is now trapped inside one of his canvases. He has to find the way back to the real world or his soul will be stuck forever in the painting.
You find yourself on an evolving island. As you investigate your surroundings, the island will start to change. The appearance of a ship, the rise of a lighthouse, each mystery you uncover and puzzle you solve will unfold new wonders and unveil new places to explore.
But be forewarned, the scene you find yourself in, this breathtaking land of paint and oil is not always as straightforward as it appears. This intriguing world within the canvas holds more mysteries than even the artist intended.
Fortnite Robo-Ray PS5 Trailer
From Homebase to Hero! Robo-Ray is ready for combat.
Hitman 3 Play Landslide for Free PS5 Trailer
All HITMAN 3 players can between 15 April and 25 April 2021, play the Landslide mission in Sapienza for Free! Whether you own HITMAN 3 or the HITMAN 3 - Free Starter Pack, It’s time to dust off your Italian Suit, and travel to Sapienza.
F1 2021 Announce PS5 Trailer
How far will you go before you reach your 'Braking Point'? F1 2021, arriving July 16 on PS5 and PS4. Go on an epic journey in 'Braking Point', our brand-new story mode, play co-operatively or competitively with a friend in the heavily requested two-player online Career, jump into the season's action with Real-Season Start using real-time driver and constructor standings, and much more yet to be revealed!
Warframe 8 Year Anniversary PS5 Trailer
Free rewards all month long! Bullet Jumping through...
Fortnite Aloy PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Seeker, survivor of the post-apocalypse and hunter of machines - Aloy enters Fortnite.
Summertime Madness Announcement PS5 Teaser
Prague, July 1945. An artist has made a deal with the devil and he is now trapped inside one of his canvases. He has to find the way back to the real world or his soul will be stuck forever in the painting.
You find yourself on an evolving island. As you investigate your surroundings, the island will start to change. The appearance of a ship, the rise of a lighthouse, each mystery you uncover and puzzle you solve will unfold new wonders and unveil new places to explore.
But be forewarned, the scene you find yourself in, this breathtaking land of paint and oil is not always as straightforward as it appears. This intriguing world within the canvas holds more mysteries than even the artist intended.
Fortnite Robo-Ray PS5 Trailer
From Homebase to Hero! Robo-Ray is ready for combat.
Hitman 3 Play Landslide for Free PS5 Trailer
All HITMAN 3 players can between 15 April and 25 April 2021, play the Landslide mission in Sapienza for Free! Whether you own HITMAN 3 or the HITMAN 3 - Free Starter Pack, It’s time to dust off your Italian Suit, and travel to Sapienza.
F1 2021 Announce PS5 Trailer
How far will you go before you reach your 'Braking Point'? F1 2021, arriving July 16 on PS5 and PS4. Go on an epic journey in 'Braking Point', our brand-new story mode, play co-operatively or competitively with a friend in the heavily requested two-player online Career, jump into the season's action with Real-Season Start using real-time driver and constructor standings, and much more yet to be revealed!
Warframe 8 Year Anniversary PS5 Trailer
Free rewards all month long! Bullet Jumping through...
Latest PS4 Fake PKGs (FPKGs) by PlayStation 4 Scene Group DUPLEX
As the previous update is getting a bit crowded now, here's a new topic covering the latest PS4 Fake PKGs (FPKGs) released by PlayStation 4 Scene group DUPLEX (and MOEMOE / UNLiMiTED as they put out new PS4 FPKGs) for use with GoldHEN 1.1 on Jailbroken PS4 consoles! 
We'll update the list below adding the related PS4 NFOs as new ones surface and time permits:
We'll update the list below adding the related PS4 NFOs as new ones surface and time permits:
- EA.SPORTS.UFC.4.PS4-DUPLEX
- EA.SPORTS.UFC.4.Update.v4.02.PS4-DUPLEX
- SnowRunner.PS4-DUPLEX
- SnowRunner.Update.v1.12.PS4-DUPLEX
- SnowRunner.DLC.Pack.PS4-DUPLEX
- Puyo.Puyo.Tetris.2.PS4-DUPLEX
- Monster.Truck.Championship.PS4-DUPLEX
- Monster.Truck.Championship.Update.v1.01.PS4-DUPLEX
- Bladed.Fury.PS4-DUPLEX
- Bus.Driver.Simulator.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Escape.Game.Fort.Boyard.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Escape.Game.Fort.Boyard.Update.v1.01.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Marvels.Spider-Man.Miles.Morales.MULTi4.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- 9.Monkeys.of.Shaolin.PS4-DUPLEX
- 9.Monkeys.of.Shaolin.Update.v1.01.PS4-DUPLEX
- SWORD.ART.ONLINE.Alicization.Lycoris.PS4-DUPLEX
- SWORD.ART.ONLINE.Alicization.Lycoris.Update.v1.10.PS4-DUPLEX
- Inertial.Drift.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Inertial.Drift.Update.v1.03.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- RPGMAKER.MV.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- RPGMAKER.MV.Update.v1.01.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Nickelodeon.Kart.Racers.2.Grand.Prix.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Nickelodeon.Kart.Racers.2.Grand.Prix.Update.v1.03.PS4-UNLiMiTED
- Just.Dance.2021.PS4-DUPLEX
- ARK_Park_VR_PS4-MOEMOE
- ARK_Park_VR_Update_v1.03_PS4-MOEMOE
- Deracine_VR_PS4-MOEMOE...
Latest Share Factory Studio PS5 Update for PlayStation 5 Arrives, Details
In PS5News today Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the latest Share Factory Studio update is now available for those who've joined the PlayStation 5 Scene featuring an increase to clip, transition and music track counts, improved integration with Media Gallery and more details outlined below! 
Download: IP9100-PPSA01280_00-SFSRELE000000100.pkg
Here's a summary of the latest ShareFactory Studio Update courtesy of SIE Senior Producer Stuart Platt, to quote:
Hello PlayStation fans! Since launching our free editing app Share Factory Studio for PS5 with the console’s launch, we’ve been hard at work to continue to enhance the on-console editing experience – so players can creatively bring to life and share their epic gameplay moments.
We are pleased to announce some new updates we’ve made to Share Factory for PS5, which will be available starting today.
First up is a feature our community has asked for – an increase in the number of clips for your tracks. Below is the new clip count you can expect to see for your Share Factory Studio projects:
Download: IP9100-PPSA01280_00-SFSRELE000000100.pkg
Here's a summary of the latest ShareFactory Studio Update courtesy of SIE Senior Producer Stuart Platt, to quote:
Hello PlayStation fans! Since launching our free editing app Share Factory Studio for PS5 with the console’s launch, we’ve been hard at work to continue to enhance the on-console editing experience – so players can creatively bring to life and share their epic gameplay moments.
We are pleased to announce some new updates we’ve made to Share Factory for PS5, which will be available starting today.
First up is a feature our community has asked for – an increase in the number of clips for your tracks. Below is the new clip count you can expect to see for your Share Factory Studio projects:
- Track 1 clips increased from 50 to 100
- Track 1 transitions increased from 49 to 99
- Music tracks increased from 12 to 24
- Track 2 clips increased from 10 to 20
- A fresh new look for Track 2 with tapestry now available as well as added support for Layouts and Frames.
- Support for HDR screenshots.
- Improved track visualization with Track 1 and Track 2 now featuring icons indicating if your clip is in HD, 4K and/or HDR.
- Improved Clip and Screenshot Management and integration with the Media Gallery, allowing you to sort your videos and screenshots by Favorites that you have marked.