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The public Gamescom 2019 event runs from August 21st through the 24th, and during the weekend of August 23rd through the 25th gamers will be able to play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2v2 Alpha (no PS Plus membership required) only on PlayStation 4. 🎖

Check out the CoD: Modern Warfare 2v2 Alpha Gamescom 2019 PS4 trailer video below, and prepare for the official Beta on September 12th.

Here's more from Sony Social Media Specialist Tim Turi, to quote:

The Alpha includes five close-quarters maps, including two never-before-played locales: Docks and Speedball.

Prepare yourself with a Gunfight Mode overview and tips. We competed in several heated matches during a recent Modern Warfare hands-on event and walked away with helpful tactics.

Gunfight Mode Overview

Unlike Modern Warfare’s core Multiplayer experience – which is all about insanely deep weapon customization – Gunfight Mode is about adapting to unpredictable loadouts in intimate 2v2 maps. It’s a refreshing, intense contrast that enriches the overall package.

The goal is simple: First team to win five rounds secures victory. The catch is each team begins a given round with a “random” weapon loadout. Infinity Ward has curated a wide range of loadouts, from pistol and rocket launcher combos to scoped shotguns.

You never know what you’re going to get, so quick thinking and fast reflexes are rewarded. The opposing team starts with the same loadout, which makes predicting enemy strategies crucial.

Experienced Call of Duty players will pick up the nuances of combat quickly. Even so, here are some tips to get you started:

• Study Your Loadout – Your primary weapon is obvious, but look deeper to your sidearm, grenade, and gear. Sometimes your pistol will offer better range that the shotgun you spawned with. Don’t mistake your smoke grenade for a flash bang in the heat of the moment. Mind the details!
  
• Listen Carefully – Modern Warfare’s multiplayer removes the mini–map by default. Keep your ears peeled for the crunch of enemy footsteps and other positional cues. Keep your head on a swivel. Headphones make a big difference, too.
  
• Pulling Overtime – An Overtime Flag appears if opposing players...

Since the PCSX-R Emulator PS4 PKG release, PlayStation 4 developer @Markus95 (aka @Kus00095) shared a demonstration video of a new homebrew game in development for PS4, PS Vita and Nintendo Switch called Ninja Shodown... not to be confused with the official Ninja Shodown PSN video game from Rising Star Games which is currently available on PlayStation Store.

According to his Ninja Shodown preview update on Twitter, the WIP game still contains some bugs that are being sorted out at the moment.

Check out the preview demonstration video embedded below!

Also below is gameplay footage from the official Ninja Shodown Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One title for those interested:

Ninja Shodown | First 18 Minutes

Following the Spider-Man PS4 Models & Textures Tool and IG PS4 Modding Tools, this weekend RDR2 modder @jedijosh920 (Web site / Twitter) shared on his YouTube Channel some demonstration videos of Red Dead Redemption 2 player model swap modding as a bear, an Aberdeen pig farmer, original John Marston in Epilogue and most recently as birds.

According to the video comments, for swapping RDR2 models he's using his own tool and not planning to release it... while others have suggested the mods may be done using a director mode, Rockstar editor, PS4 Save Wizard or Testkit mod menus.

If anyone has more information on these RDR2 mods let us know in the comments below, or perhaps drop by JediJosh920's Discord Channel to further inquire about them if you wish.

Playing as a Bear in Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Playing as a Bear (RDR2 Mods)

One of the first player model swap modding videos for Red Dead Redemption 2 mods where I play as a bear animal!

Playing as Aberdeen Pig Farmer (Red Dead Redemption 2 Mod)

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Playing as Aberdeen Pig Farmer (RDR2 Mods)

Another Red Dead Redemption 2 player model swap modding video for Red Dead Redemption 2 mods where I play as the fat Aberdeen pig farmer and visit the Aberdeen Pig Farm.

Playing as Original John Marston in Epilogue (Red Dead Redemption 2 Mod)

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Playing as the real NPC John Marston with his original hairstyle in Epilogue (RDR2 Mods)

Playing as Birds in Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Playing as different birds and flying around the map (RDR2 Mods)

Another player model swap modding videos for Red Dead Redemption 2 mods where I fly around as various different birds such as an eagle, vulture, songbird and parrot scarlet...

Next week Tokyo RPG Factory's latest action-RPG Oninaki hits PlayStation 4 on August 22nd casting you as a Watcher, tasked with helping usher the souls of the departed into their next life.

This Square Enix-published PS4 JRPG features exciting hack-and-slash style battles, with deep customization of your daemons and weapons to experience unique action gameplay combined with a deep and satisfying story.

Here's a summary of what else is landing on PS4 next week courtesy of Sony Social Media Manager Justin Massongill:

New PlayStation Games for August 20, 2019

• Afterlife - PS VR — Digital (Out 8/21)
• Black Desert - PS4 — Digital (Out 8/22)
• Dobutsu Shogi World (Let’s Catch the Lion!) - PS4 — Digital (Out 8/22)
• Doughlings: Invasion - PS4 — Digital (Out 8/22)
• Injection - PS4 — Digital (Out 8/23)
• Mekabolt - PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy)
• Oninaki - PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 8/22)
• Petoons Party - PS4 — Digital (Out 8/19)
• Rad - PS4 — Digital
• Remnant: From the Ashes - PS4 — Digital
• Roarr! Jurassic Edition - PS4 — Digital
• Tokyo Chronos - PS VR — Digital (Out 8/23)

PlayStation Music

• PS4 EDM Martin Garrix Takeover
• A$AP Ferg - Floor Seats
• Killswitch Engage - Atonement

PlayStation Video

• Men in Black: International
• Ma
• Booksmart

PlayStation Vue

• Righteous Gemstones - Series Premiere Sunday, 8/18 at 7PM ET/ 10PM PT on HBO

The information above is subject to change without notice.

Earlier this year we saw an Alpine Green DualShock 4 PS4 Controller, and now Sony announced their latest batch of DualShock 4 PS4 Controllers will include Electric Purple, Red Camouflage, Titanium Blue and Rose Gold DS4 colors alongside a new Rose Gold Headset design all coming this Fall.

Below are some pictures / videos and pricing, with further details from Andrew Mason of Sony's Peripherals Marketing department to quote:

The DualShock 4 Wireless Controller family has grown so much since its launch almost six years ago, as we’ve introduced more than 25 colors, ranging from classic Jet Black and Wave Blue to the eclectic Sunset Orange and Red Crystal.

Today, we’re excited to reveal four new stylish colors being added to our growing lineup to help you play in style starting this Fall, including:

• Electric Purple - This vibrant new color features a two-tone purple design with white PlayStation shapes for added contrast.
  
• Red Camouflage - Black, red and brown take on the iconic controller camouflage pattern paired with silver detailing for extra flare.
  
• Titanium Blue - A metallic top cover with light blue detailing is complemented by a matte blue back with this new addition to our metallic line.
  
• Rose Gold - A gold metallic finish and subtle rose hue offers a sleek and sophisticated metallic option.

Dualshock 4 PS4 Wireless Controller - New Fall Colors
And if you like the look of the Rose Gold controller, then get ready, because we’re also revealing a Rose Gold Edition headset, coming later in November.

This headset offers the same Gold Wireless Headset audio features players have come to love, but boasts a Rose Gold metallic finish on the headband, with embossed PS Shapes on the inside. Check out the Rose Gold collection below in our new video.

Rose Gold Headset and PS4 DualShock 4
All DualShock 4 wireless controllers will be available for purchase this September, at participating...