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PS4: The Best Place to Play Showcases Exclusives in Latest TV Spot
Sony's latest PS4 promotional TV spot titled The Best Place to Play can be seen below, and spotlights some current and upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive games including The Last of Us: Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding and more in the new sizzle reel. 
From the video's description:
The PlayStation 4 system. Now starting at $299.99 MSRP
PS4: The Best Place to Play
Of course many are waiting for the PS5 release later this year, which has also been confirmed to support PS4 exclusives and perhaps even more if the remastering engine rumors pan out.
From the video's description:
The PlayStation 4 system. Now starting at $299.99 MSRP
PS4: The Best Place to Play
Of course many are waiting for the PS5 release later this year, which has also been confirmed to support PS4 exclusives and perhaps even more if the remastering engine rumors pan out.
Disintegration's PS4 Technical Beta by V1 Interactive Starts January 28th
This January 28th the Disintegration PS4 Technical Beta by V1 Interactive begins with sign-ups available now for the closed multiplayer technical beta where players can choose from up to seven unique crews, command your ground units and compete on two dynamic modes and maps! 
Below is the Disintegration PS4 Technical Beta trailer video and more from President of V1 Interactive Marcus Lehto, to quote:
We’ve been working nonstop for the last few months for this moment to finally arrive: we are super excited to announce Disintegration’s Technical Beta.
For those who aren’t familiar with it, Disintegration is a sci-fi FPS in which you pilot a hovering, weaponized vehicle called a gravcycle, while you tactically command your squad around the battlefield.
Set on Earth in a not-so-distant future where humanity’s last chance of survival is to replace their bodies with robotic armatures, the single player campaign focuses on Romer Shoal’s story and his fight against the Rayonne to regain his humanity.
Although we have been putting a lot of work into the campaign, we’ve also been working hard to ensure Disintegration’s multiplayer is fast, frenetic, and a lot of fun.
The multiplayer game pits you against other players in up to 5v5 matches with you and your individual squads on the ground. The unique game modes, blending aerial combat and squad commands across several different modes and maps, are sure to test not only your shooter skills, but also your tactical approach on the battlefield.
We let players at Pax West get hands on with the game, but the time has come to put Disintegration’s multiplayer into a real stress test — that’s why we are running our Technical Beta at the end of January.
Disintegration’s Technical Beta will include two maps and two different modes. You can also choose between seven different crews each with their own weapons, abilities, and role in combat.
We are overwhelmed with all the support and encouraging words we have received so far from the community, but now we need to ask a favor to all of you: join the Technical Beta, coordinate with your team, command your units, and most importantly, have fun!
You may see bugs, frame rate issues, or other odd behavior. That’s what we’re looking to resolve. Play it, test it out in every...
Below is the Disintegration PS4 Technical Beta trailer video and more from President of V1 Interactive Marcus Lehto, to quote:
We’ve been working nonstop for the last few months for this moment to finally arrive: we are super excited to announce Disintegration’s Technical Beta.
For those who aren’t familiar with it, Disintegration is a sci-fi FPS in which you pilot a hovering, weaponized vehicle called a gravcycle, while you tactically command your squad around the battlefield.
Set on Earth in a not-so-distant future where humanity’s last chance of survival is to replace their bodies with robotic armatures, the single player campaign focuses on Romer Shoal’s story and his fight against the Rayonne to regain his humanity.
Although we have been putting a lot of work into the campaign, we’ve also been working hard to ensure Disintegration’s multiplayer is fast, frenetic, and a lot of fun.
The multiplayer game pits you against other players in up to 5v5 matches with you and your individual squads on the ground. The unique game modes, blending aerial combat and squad commands across several different modes and maps, are sure to test not only your shooter skills, but also your tactical approach on the battlefield.
We let players at Pax West get hands on with the game, but the time has come to put Disintegration’s multiplayer into a real stress test — that’s why we are running our Technical Beta at the end of January.
Disintegration’s Technical Beta will include two maps and two different modes. You can also choose between seven different crews each with their own weapons, abilities, and role in combat.
We are overwhelmed with all the support and encouraging words we have received so far from the community, but now we need to ask a favor to all of you: join the Technical Beta, coordinate with your team, command your units, and most importantly, have fun!
You may see bugs, frame rate issues, or other odd behavior. That’s what we’re looking to resolve. Play it, test it out in every...
PS4 PKG Information on PlayStation 4 Packages and Keys via Maxton
Proceeding Flat_z's Write-up, the PS4 Backporting Method Outline and his recent PKGEditor EKPFS / XTS Key Support updates, PlayStation 4 developer maxton shared on Github some handy Package information including details on PS4 PKG encryption developer-controlled keys, PFS key generation, the ENTRY_KEYS entry, the IMAGE_KEY entry, how to decrypt PKGs and PKG authentication. 
This also comes following the PFS Protection Bypass method, PFS Explorer Support for GameArchives (Latest Version) archive explorer, PS Vita PlayStation File System Keys, MakePFS, PS4 Sealedkey / pfsSKKey details for savegame and trophy data decryption, a PSFSKKey savegame decryption tool (lacking SAMU PFS keys) and the PFS Structure.
From the LibOrbisPkg Wiki via maxton on Github, to quote: PKG Information
The PS4 Dev Wiki has some information on PKGs...
This also comes following the PFS Protection Bypass method, PFS Explorer Support for GameArchives (Latest Version) archive explorer, PS Vita PlayStation File System Keys, MakePFS, PS4 Sealedkey / pfsSKKey details for savegame and trophy data decryption, a PSFSKKey savegame decryption tool (lacking SAMU PFS keys) and the PFS Structure.
From the LibOrbisPkg Wiki via maxton on Github, to quote: PKG Information
The PS4 Dev Wiki has some information on PKGs...
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind Joins New PS4 Game Releases Next Week
Joining the latest PlayStation 4 video game releases next week is Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind allowing fans to experience the other tale that unfolded before the final battle complete with PS4 trailers below! 
Kingdom Hearts III tells the story of the power of friendship as Sora and his friends embark on a perilous adventure that unfolded during the climax of Kingdom Hearts III.
Through experiencing the personal battles of the seven guardians of light, Sora is about to discover truths that he has never before imagined!
Here's what else to expect next week as well courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment Content Communications Manager Justin Massongill:
New PlayStation Games for January 21, 2020
KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind [DLC] Trailer
KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind PS4 - A Frozen Fracas Orchestra Video Sneak Peek
KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind PS4 - Overture to the Decisive Battle Orchestra Video Sneak Peek
The information above is subject to change without notice.
Kingdom Hearts III tells the story of the power of friendship as Sora and his friends embark on a perilous adventure that unfolded during the climax of Kingdom Hearts III.
Through experiencing the personal battles of the seven guardians of light, Sora is about to discover truths that he has never before imagined!
Here's what else to expect next week as well courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment Content Communications Manager Justin Massongill:
New PlayStation Games for January 21, 2020
- Balthazar's Dream - PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Out 1/22, Cross-Buy)
- EarthNight - PS4 — Digital (Out 1/23)
- Soccer, Tactics & Glory - PS4 — Digital (Out 1/22)
- Foxyland 2 - PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy)
- Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind - PS4 — Digital (Out 1/23)
- Lumini - PS4 — Digital
- Shadow Legend VR - PS VR — Digital
- War Theatre: Blood of Winter - PS4 — Digital (Out 1/22)
- Bad Boys for Life Soundtrack
- Mac Miller - Circles
- Spies in Disguise
- Doctor Sleep (2019)
- The Magicians - Season 5
- Playing with Fire
KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind [DLC] Trailer
KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind PS4 - A Frozen Fracas Orchestra Video Sneak Peek
KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind PS4 - Overture to the Decisive Battle Orchestra Video Sneak Peek
The information above is subject to change without notice.
Built-in Microphone Rumored for DualShock 5 Controller Hints Sony Patent
We've heard rumors of PS5 AI Voice Assistance via PlayStation Assistant for PlayStation 5 before, and the latest Sony patent discovery suggests a built-in microphone may be slated for the upcoming DualShock 5 (DS5) Controller to take voice commands featuring the ability to suppress sounds when in use as well. 
Here's further details on the recent find from SegmentNext.com, to quote: "Sony Interactive Entertainment has been granted a new patent earlier today that suggests DualShock 5 to be able to take voice commands through a built-in microphone.
The patented technology aims to control various devices mounted on and connected to the controller while avoiding unintended complications and operations.
The showcased method can be taken as a way to access features on both DualShock 5 and PlayStation 5 by feeding voice commands into the microphone of the controller. The published claims also point out that haptic feedback will indicate the processing status of all voice-related input."
And from the patent, roughly translated: "One embodiment of the present invention is a controller device that is held by a user’s hand, including a microphone, a tactile presentation device that presents a tactile sense to the user’s hand, and a speaker.
While the user is inputting voice from the microphone, the sound of the speaker is suppressed, and tactile presentation control by the tactile presentation device is performed."
Below is a snazzy DualShock 5 (DS5) concept video from Giuseppe Spinelli as well!
Here's further details on the recent find from SegmentNext.com, to quote: "Sony Interactive Entertainment has been granted a new patent earlier today that suggests DualShock 5 to be able to take voice commands through a built-in microphone.
The patented technology aims to control various devices mounted on and connected to the controller while avoiding unintended complications and operations.
The showcased method can be taken as a way to access features on both DualShock 5 and PlayStation 5 by feeding voice commands into the microphone of the controller. The published claims also point out that haptic feedback will indicate the processing status of all voice-related input."
And from the patent, roughly translated: "One embodiment of the present invention is a controller device that is held by a user’s hand, including a microphone, a tactile presentation device that presents a tactile sense to the user’s hand, and a speaker.
While the user is inputting voice from the microphone, the sound of the speaker is suppressed, and tactile presentation control by the tactile presentation device is performed."
Below is a snazzy DualShock 5 (DS5) concept video from Giuseppe Spinelli as well!