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Following the recent X-Project PS4 5.05 Self Host / ESP8266 updates and PS4 1.76 / 4.05 Lists, PlayStation 4 developer @DEFAULTDNB (aka KiiWii on Twitter) has now made available what he calls PS4IDENT which attempts to identify the potential OFW version of sealed new PS4 consoles by entering their model number or datecode in order to save time researching one before purchasing and avoid disappointment of getting one that currently can't be exploited and jailbroken.

To quote from KiiWii on the tool's release: PS4IDENT - Find hackable consoles!

I'm back with a new tool today which has one simple aim: identify the potential OFW version on a sealed new console (obviously this wont work for secondhand or refurbished consoles). No more need to scour the Internet and search forums, I have done it for you!

• PS4IDENT is hosted here: DefaultDNB.Github.io / PS4ID.Github.io (Updated Version)
• Mirrors: Coming Soon

This is based on collated information (which is freely available) from PSDEVWIKI (HERE & HERE) Wikipedia (HERE), the uber-handy [Suggestion] PS4 Bundles & Firmware List thread by Scarecrow B, and a few long days of googling.

All you do is access the link, type in the relevant information from the console packaging and judge for your selves based on the traffic light warnings. (RED = forget it, YELLOW = possibly one OFW or the other, GREEN = almost definitely confirmed).

To avoid confusion: this is a java script web app & it does not require it to be run on a PS4, it will not detect a PS4, it can be run on any browser that supports JS.

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Since Activision's last update, today Sony announced that included in the new PlayStation 4 game releases next week will be Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 as scheduled... arriving in both PS4 Digital and Retail formats on October 12th with a Countdown to Launch video below.

CoD: BO4 features gritty, grounded, fluid Multiplayer combat, the biggest Zombies offering ever with three full undead adventures at launch, and Blackout, where Black Ops comes to life in one massive battle royale experience!

Here's a summary of what else is coming next week courtesy of SIEA Social Media Manager Justin Massongill, as follows:

New PlayStation Games for October 9, 2018

• Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 - PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 10/12)
• Disgaea 1 Complete - PS4 — Digital, Retail
• Evasion - PS VR — Digital
• The Exorcist: Legion VR, Episodes 4 & 5 - PS VR — Digital
• Home Sweet Home - PS VR — Digital
• Mark of the Ninja: Remastered - PS4 — Digital
• My Memory of Us - PS4 — Digital
• Space Hulk Tactics - PS4 — Digital, Retail
• Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo: The Card Warriors - PS4 — Digital
• WWE 2K19 - PS4 — Digital

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Countdown to Launch at PlayStation Store
The information above is subject to change without notice.

PlayStation Music

• UFC 229: Conor McGregor's Picks and More Playlist
• Venom Soundtrack
• T.I. - Dime Trap

PlayStation Video

• Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
• Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
• Constantine: City of Demons

PlayStation Vue

• Doctor Who - Season Premiere Sunday, October 7 at 1:45PM ET/ 10:45AM PT on BBC America
• The Walking Dead - Season Premiere Sunday, October 7 at 9/8c on AMC

A few weeks back Sony announced the addition of PS4 and PS2 game downloading to their PlayStation Now online streaming service, and today they've added 10 new PS4 games to PS Now alongside resetting the free 7-Day Trial giving everyone a chance to try it out.

A complete list of all the new PlayStation Now games available to stream on PS4 / PC and download to PS4 includes the following from Senior Marketing Manager Brian Dunn via PS Blog, to quote:

• 100ft Robot Golf
• Asdivine Hearts
• Bound
• Bridge Constructor
• Carmageddon: Max Damage
• Ducati: 90th Anniversary
• Elder Scrolls Online
• Sniper Elite 4
• Styx: Shards of Darkness
• Torment: Tides of Numenera

PS3 > PS4 upgrade titles:

• Costume Quest 2
• Machinarium

As of this week we have also reset the 7-day trial, so anyone not subscribed to the service as of October 2 can try out downloads for most PS4 games in the service, as well as streaming for all 650+ games in the PS Now library.

Even if you previously had a paid subscription or used a 7-day trial for PS Now, you can now access the 7-day trial again to see how easy the new download feature works.

The 7-day free trial (credit card required) auto-renews at $19.99 per month at the end of the trial period, unless you cancel or subscribe to a different subscription plan. So now's the perfect time to come back and give PS Now a try!

Since breaking news of the Fortnite Cross-Play PS4 Beta last week, Epic Games revealed the Fortnite v6.01 patch notes advising gamers to 'Stay Frosty' with their new Chiller Battle Royale trap.

Check out a brief Fortnite PS4 Chiller demonstration video alongside the 6.01 update patch notes below from their Blog, to quote:

• Playground Custom Options (Battle Royale) - More options have been added for you to play around with. Tweak starting health, gravity and more!
• Lead Sled Hammer (Save the World) - Knock those Husks into the ground with this new weapon.
• Known Issues - Wanting to track the top community issues? Head over to our Fortnite Community Issues Trello board here.

Battle Royale - Limited Time Mode: Playground

Playground Custom Options

• Added more options to Playground. Allowing you to change settings such as starting health, time of day, gravity, and more!

Weapons + Items

• Chiller added.
  • Common Trap.
  • Can be placed on floors, walls, or ceilings.
  • Drops in stacks of 3 in Treasure Chests, Supply Drops, Vending Machines, Supply Llamas, and floor loot.
  • Applies icy feet to friends or foes, causing them to slide around with low friction.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue that could cause vehicles to become uncontrollable.

Gameplay

• Made improvements to the motion controls for the Switch to make it feel more accurate and responsive.

Bug Fixes

• Pets are now hidden along with your character when the camera is too close to you.
• Toys now respect the streamer mode setting for player names in minigame messages.
• Slightly increased the hitbox size on the Fancy Tomato to match its visual size.

Audio

• The following adjustments have been made to Glider audio tells:
  • Muffled the audio if there isn’t a clear line of sight between you other gliding players.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where incorrect audio would play when a teammate was eliminated.

UI

Bug Fixes

• Added star ratings to the UI elements of all trap items.

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I still hear the classic Mega Man 2 tune every time there's an update, and today Capcom unveiled a new Mega Man 11 PS4 launch trailer video complete with some PlayStation 4 game tips below!

As previously reported, Mega Man 11 is one of many new PS4 titles launching this week which is available now on PlayStation Store for $29.99.

Check out the Mega Man 11 launch trailer and video game tips below courtesy of Brand Marketing Manager Tim Turi, to quote:

Get ready for perilous pitfalls, treacherous spikes, and Robot Master boss battles that will put your skills to the test. Sometimes we need a little help conquering that first boss to get the momentum going, so I'm here to help you master Mega Man’s new abilities and make it through Block Man's stage.

Mastering Mega Man's New Powers
The Blue Bomber's new Double Gear System offers players several options for how they approach the variety of stages in Mega Man 11.

• Speed Gear – Toggling this ability enhances Mega Man’s speed, making him move so fast that it appears as if the world around him has slowed down. In essence, it slows time so that players can better dodge falling blocks, battle quick enemies, and more.

• Power Gear – This Gear powers up Mega Man’s arm cannon, enabling rapid-fire shots and a double-charge shot blast for huge damage. It also powers up boss weapons, which we’ll cover in a minute. It’s great for battles against the spikey mid-boss in Block Man’s stage and for taking down the Robot Master himself. Be careful about overusing either Gear, as the Double Gear System can overheat and you’ll have to wait for it to cool down before you can use it again.

• Double Gear Technique – Try pressing R1 + L1 at the same time when Mega Man’s health is critically low to unleash the Blue Bomber’s hidden power. Mega Man will trigger the Power and Speed Gears simultaneously, giving him a heavy advantage in combat.

Busting Through Block Man's Pyramid

Mega Man's core abilities and exciting new powers are crucial for making it through Block Man’s stage for a showdown with the Robot Master himself. Block Man’s stage is filled...