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LibOrbisPkg PKGTool: PKGEditor for PS4 Updated by Maxton with EKPFS / XTS Key Support
Since yesterday's PS4 PKG Backporting updates PlayStation 4 scene developer maxton of Maxton.xyz announced on Twitter that he updated the LibOrbisPkg PKGTool (LibOrbisPkg PkgEditor) adding support for EKPFS / XTS keys to access an encrypted PKG's file system alongside a keydb.json file to store the keys eliminating the need to paste them in every time a Package is opened. 
Download: PKGEditor (Latest Builds) / GIT / PkgEditor-0.1.214.rar (102 KB) / pkgtool-linux-x64.7z (128 KB) via @KIWIDOGGIE aka kd_tech_ on X
He notes keys are now saved to a JSON file located at %AppData%/LibOrbisPkg/keydb.json
To quote from the README.md: LibOrbisPkg
I am developing an open source library for reading and writing PS4 PKG files. This project's goal is to eliminate the need to use proprietary *** tools. Without a proper open PKG tool, the PS4 homebrew scene cannot flourish.
All code in this repository is licensed under the GNU LGPL version 3, which can be found in LICENSE.txt.
Download
The latest builds are available to download at AppVeyor.
Usage
PkgEditor
PkgEditor is a GUI tool with which you can edit GP4 projects, create and edit SFO files, and build PKG and PFS archives. The tool also supports opening PKGs directly. You can see the header, entries, and if the package is a fake PKG or you enter a passcode, you can browse files as well.
PkgTool
PkgTool is a command line tool for common PKG/PFS/SFO tasks. Integrate it into your build scripts!
Download: PKGEditor (Latest Builds) / GIT / PkgEditor-0.1.214.rar (102 KB) / pkgtool-linux-x64.7z (128 KB) via @KIWIDOGGIE aka kd_tech_ on X
He notes keys are now saved to a JSON file located at %AppData%/LibOrbisPkg/keydb.json
To quote from the README.md: LibOrbisPkg
I am developing an open source library for reading and writing PS4 PKG files. This project's goal is to eliminate the need to use proprietary *** tools. Without a proper open PKG tool, the PS4 homebrew scene cannot flourish.
All code in this repository is licensed under the GNU LGPL version 3, which can be found in LICENSE.txt.
Download
The latest builds are available to download at AppVeyor.
Usage
PkgEditor
PkgEditor is a GUI tool with which you can edit GP4 projects, create and edit SFO files, and build PKG and PFS archives. The tool also supports opening PKGs directly. You can see the header, entries, and if the package is a fake PKG or you enter a passcode, you can browse files as well.
PkgTool
PkgTool is a command line tool for common PKG/PFS/SFO tasks. Integrate it into your build scripts!
Code:
Usage: PkgTool.exe <verb> [options ...]
Verbs:
pfs_buildinner <input_project.gp4> <output_pfs.dat>
Builds an inner PFS image from the given GP4 project.
pfs_buildouter [--encrypt] <input_project.gp4>...
PlayStation Store Kicks Off 2020 with PSN Games Under $20 at PS Store
The first PlayStation Store flash sale of 2020 is here and Sony is kicking things off with a two-week long PSN Games Under $20 promotion featuring discounts of up to 50% select titles including GTA V, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered, Outer Wilds and more to ring in the new year! 
The sale runs through February 5th at 8 am PT, and below is a summary of the full list courtesy of Sony Global Store and Services Sr. Manager of Digital Promotions Brian Fujimoto, as follows:
The sale runs through February 5th at 8 am PT, and below is a summary of the full list courtesy of Sony Global Store and Services Sr. Manager of Digital Promotions Brian Fujimoto, as follows:
| PS4 Games | - | - |
| Title | $Sale | $Original |
| ACCEL WORLD VS. SWORD ART ONLINE | 14.99 | 59.99 |
| ADAM’S VENTURE: ORIGINS | 2.54 | 14.99 |
| AEREA | 2.59 | 19.99 |
| AMERICA’S GREATEST GAME SHOWS: WHEEL OF FORTUNE & JEOPARDY! | 13.99 | 39.99 |
| ASSASSIN’S CREED CHRONICLES TRILOGY | 9.99 | 24.99 |
| ASSASSIN’S CREED IV BLACK FLAG | 8.99 | 29.99 |
| ASSASSIN’S CREED UNITY | 14.99 | 49.99 |
| ASSASSIN’S CREED UNITY | 8.99 | 29.99 |
| ASSETTO CORSA | 7.49 | 29.99 |
| ASSETTO CORSA ULTIMATE EDITION | 9.99 | 39.99 |
| BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT | 9.99 | 19.99 |
| BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT PREMIUM EDITION | 19.99 | 39.99 |
| BATMAN: THE ENEMY WITHIN – SEASON PASS | 4.94 | 14.99 |
| BATMAN: THE TELLTALE SERIES – SEASON PASS | 4.94 | 14.99 |
| BATTLEFIELD 1 AND TITANFALL 2 – ULTIMATE BUNDLE | 17.99 | 59.99 |
| BATTLEFIELD V – CHAPTER 5 PREMIUM BOOSTER PACK | 14.99 | 29.99 |
| BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS | 14.99 | 59.99 |
| BOUND BY FLAME | 3.99 | 19.99 |
| BRAWLOUT DELUXE EDITION | 11.99 | 29.99 |
| CALL OF CTHULHU | 9.99 | 39.99 |
| CALL OF DUTY: ADVANCED WARFARE – HAVOC... |
PS4 BCP Method Backporting PlayStation 4 PKGs Outline & PKGEditor Updates
Lately there's been a surge of PS4 Game PKG's normally requiring higher Firmware that PlayStation 4 scene developers have been able to 'backport' to work on lower Firmware including Jailbroken PS4 5.05-5.07 Consoles following the PS4 Backporting Instructions to Play 6.72 Games on 5.05 Firmware. 
In recent weeks a PKGTool bug fix was discovered by 3226_2143 and developer m4xton committed a Fix integer overflow in PKGTool parallel extraction (PS4 PKG Tool GUI) on the LibOrbisPkg GIT to extract game files properly.
As a result, announcements were made pushing the PlayStation 4 games official releases back further:
Since then, one of the biggest questions PlayStation 4 sceners have been wondering is: What's involved in the process of backporting...
In recent weeks a PKGTool bug fix was discovered by 3226_2143 and developer m4xton committed a Fix integer overflow in PKGTool parallel extraction (PS4 PKG Tool GUI) on the LibOrbisPkg GIT to extract game files properly.
As a result, announcements were made pushing the PlayStation 4 games official releases back further:
Since then, one of the biggest questions PlayStation 4 sceners have been wondering is: What's involved in the process of backporting...
New Resident Evil 3: Nemesis PlayStation 4 Trailer Video by Capcom
Proceeding their initial announcement, video game developer Capcom just released a new Resident Evil 3: Nemesis PS4 trailer video which showcases RE3's monstrous makeover featuring fresh screenshots alongside Raccoon City's destinations, survivors, Umbrella soldiers and more! 
Slated for a PlayStation 4 release this April 3rd packed with the asymmetrical multiplayer experience Project Resistance, check out the latest Resident Evil 3: Nemesis PS4 trailer video below with further details from Sony Senior Content Communications Specialist Tim Turi to quote:
The upcoming RE3 remake capitalizes on the exciting expansion of Raccoon City delivered in the 1999 original, boosted by Capcom's modern enhancements.
A new trailer and batch of screens sheds further light on the iconic Nemesis's reimagined look and the chaotic Raccoon City. The fresh look also offers a few tantalizing tastes of where the remake detours from the original release, with new faces, shops and more.
Nemesis is the star of the new trailer, showcasing his trademark determination and arsenal. His classic rocket launcher returns, but he also boasts a flamethrower this time.
Jill should keep her distance from Nemesis at all costs. If his 1999 iteration is any indication – he's faster than he looks.
In the 1999 original, Nemesis could prematurely end Jill's escape by grabbing her head, lifting her aloft, and unleashing one of his infectious tentacles through his palm. Does that lethal technique return in the RE3 remake?
Nemesis gives his hand a rest and lifts Jill into the air with the business end of his rocket launcher. This is objectively a bad situation for Jill Valentine.
Speaking of the bio-weapon's tentacles, the trailer and screens offer a closer look at Nemesis's whiplike appendages in action and the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.). Will Jill find some shaky ground on which to cooperate with these soldiers representing the insidious Umbrella Corporation?
An enemy visually similar to the series' iconic Hunter enemy prepares to attack U.B.C.S. soldier, Carlos Oliveira. These reptilian monsters traditionally pack a devastating...
Slated for a PlayStation 4 release this April 3rd packed with the asymmetrical multiplayer experience Project Resistance, check out the latest Resident Evil 3: Nemesis PS4 trailer video below with further details from Sony Senior Content Communications Specialist Tim Turi to quote:
The upcoming RE3 remake capitalizes on the exciting expansion of Raccoon City delivered in the 1999 original, boosted by Capcom's modern enhancements.
A new trailer and batch of screens sheds further light on the iconic Nemesis's reimagined look and the chaotic Raccoon City. The fresh look also offers a few tantalizing tastes of where the remake detours from the original release, with new faces, shops and more.
Nemesis is the star of the new trailer, showcasing his trademark determination and arsenal. His classic rocket launcher returns, but he also boasts a flamethrower this time.
Jill should keep her distance from Nemesis at all costs. If his 1999 iteration is any indication – he's faster than he looks.
In the 1999 original, Nemesis could prematurely end Jill's escape by grabbing her head, lifting her aloft, and unleashing one of his infectious tentacles through his palm. Does that lethal technique return in the RE3 remake?
Nemesis gives his hand a rest and lifts Jill into the air with the business end of his rocket launcher. This is objectively a bad situation for Jill Valentine.
Speaking of the bio-weapon's tentacles, the trailer and screens offer a closer look at Nemesis's whiplike appendages in action and the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.). Will Jill find some shaky ground on which to cooperate with these soldiers representing the insidious Umbrella Corporation?
An enemy visually similar to the series' iconic Hunter enemy prepares to attack U.B.C.S. soldier, Carlos Oliveira. These reptilian monsters traditionally pack a devastating...
Sony Confirms PlayStation is Skipping the E3 2020 Annual Event
Following suit with last year, Sony officially announced they're skipping the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo event known as E3 2020 this year running from June 9-11th in Los Angeles California as well. 
Confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz, here's Sony Interactive Entertainment's official reasoning on why they've decided to pass on the E3 show again to quote:
"After thorough evaluation SIE has decided not to participate in E3 2020. We have great respect for the ESA as an organization, but we do not feel the vision of E3 2020 is the right venue for what we are focused on this year.
We will build upon our global events strategy in 2020 by participating in hundreds of consumer events across the globe. Our focus is on making sure fans feel part of the PlayStation family and have access to play their favorite content.
We have a fantastic line up of titles coming to PlayStation 4, and with the upcoming launch of PlayStation 5, we are truly looking forward to a year of celebration with our fans."
According to the latest PS5 rumors, Sony is expected to officially unveil their upcoming PlayStation 5 console at a PlayStation Meeting event reported to take place next month.
Cheers to Samuze for the heads-up on this E3 2020 news earlier today!
Confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz, here's Sony Interactive Entertainment's official reasoning on why they've decided to pass on the E3 show again to quote:
"After thorough evaluation SIE has decided not to participate in E3 2020. We have great respect for the ESA as an organization, but we do not feel the vision of E3 2020 is the right venue for what we are focused on this year.
We will build upon our global events strategy in 2020 by participating in hundreds of consumer events across the globe. Our focus is on making sure fans feel part of the PlayStation family and have access to play their favorite content.
We have a fantastic line up of titles coming to PlayStation 4, and with the upcoming launch of PlayStation 5, we are truly looking forward to a year of celebration with our fans."
According to the latest PS5 rumors, Sony is expected to officially unveil their upcoming PlayStation 5 console at a PlayStation Meeting event reported to take place next month.
Cheers to Samuze for the heads-up on this E3 2020 news earlier today!