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Fortnite Heads to PlayStation Store with New Releases Next Week
In Epic Games' new action building PS4 title Fortnite featuring four player online co-op you lead the world's remaining Heroes in the fight to hold back the Storm exploring a large, destructible world where no two games are ever the same! 
Here's a summary of what PlayStation fans can expect to see next week on PSN courtesy of Sony Social Media Senior Specialist Ryan Clements:
New Releases: Week of July 25, 2017
The information above is subject to change without notice.
Here's a summary of what PlayStation fans can expect to see next week on PSN courtesy of Sony Social Media Senior Specialist Ryan Clements:
New Releases: Week of July 25, 2017
- A Healer Only Lives Twice - PS4 — Digital
- Active Soccer 2 DX - PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy)
- Aven Colony - PS4 — Digital
- Circuit Breakers - PS4 — Digital
- Collar X Malice - PS Vita — Digital (Out 7/28)
- Constructor - PS4 — Digital (Out 7/28)
- Fortnite - PS4 — Digital, Retail
- Heroes of the Seven Seas - PS VR — Digital
- Infinite Minigolf - PS VR — Digital
- It’s Spring Again - PS Vita — Digital (Out 7/28)
- Leaving Lyndow - PS4 — Digital (Out 7/27)
- Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom - PS4 — Digital
- Polara - PS Vita — Digital
- Pressure Overdrive - PS4 — Digital
- Pyre - PS4 — Digital
- Rugby League Live 4 - PS4 — Digital (Out 7/28)
- Smashbox Arena - PS VR — Digital
- Sundered - PS4 — Digital (Out 7/28)
- Super Cloudbuilt - PS4 — Digital
- Theseus - PS VR — Digital (Out 7/26)
- Tiny Trax - PS VR — Digital
- Unbox: Newbie’s Adventure - PS4 — Digital
- Vostok Inc. - PS4 — Digital (Out 7/26)
- Steve Aoki – Steve Aoki Presents KOLONY
- Tyler, The Creator – Flower Boy
- Lana Del Rey – Lust for Life
- Rick & Morty | Season 3
- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
The information above is subject to change without notice.
PlayStation 5 Rumors from Michael Pachter and Tidux with PS5 ETA
Sony already confirmed the PlayStation 5 next-generation video gaming console is in development, and following yesterday's tipoff of PlayStation 4 Firmware 5.0 coming late this summer industry insider Tidux revealed a potential PS5 estimated time of arrival (ETA) alongside some predictions from Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter below! 
Before we jump in, if you haven't seen it yet there's a new Sony MEME in the Shoutbox message of the day (MOTD) and Nintendo Switch owners will be pleased to know BigBlueBox has officially kicked off the scene with some game cartridge dumps.
According to Michael Pachter Sony is expected to cut the PS4 price to $249 and the PS4 Pro price to $349 this holiday season, with GamingBolt.com reporting he also states the PS5 will likely be backwards compatible with the PS4 Pro and may launch in 2019.
Tidux also shared some juicy rumors of his own over the last 24 hours, hinting that the PS5 may be announced at E3 2018 and released in late 2019... which corroborates the Wedbush Securities analyst's PlayStation 5 ETA as well.
So got 3 rumors for you, I don't now anything about it, how true or not it is but I will share with you and let time will tell
1. PlayStation and Level 5 is making a #Robotech game.
2. PS Now will be released worldwide and be a part of a new PS Plus plan.
3. PS5 announced at E3 2018 released late 2019
To be super clear, I have no idea if there is any substance to these rumors.
Feel free to share your thoughts on these PlayStation 5 rumors in the comments below, and thanks to...
Before we jump in, if you haven't seen it yet there's a new Sony MEME in the Shoutbox message of the day (MOTD) and Nintendo Switch owners will be pleased to know BigBlueBox has officially kicked off the scene with some game cartridge dumps.
According to Michael Pachter Sony is expected to cut the PS4 price to $249 and the PS4 Pro price to $349 this holiday season, with GamingBolt.com reporting he also states the PS5 will likely be backwards compatible with the PS4 Pro and may launch in 2019.
Tidux also shared some juicy rumors of his own over the last 24 hours, hinting that the PS5 may be announced at E3 2018 and released in late 2019... which corroborates the Wedbush Securities analyst's PlayStation 5 ETA as well.
So got 3 rumors for you, I don't now anything about it, how true or not it is but I will share with you and let time will tell
1. PlayStation and Level 5 is making a #Robotech game.
2. PS Now will be released worldwide and be a part of a new PS Plus plan.
3. PS5 announced at E3 2018 released late 2019
To be super clear, I have no idea if there is any substance to these rumors.
Feel free to share your thoughts on these PlayStation 5 rumors in the comments below, and thanks to...
Next PS4 System Software Update Beta Signups Start Today!
Ok, this is your chance RIGHT NOW so don't blow it. Seriously, so many people wanted 'burner accounts' when the Last PS4 Beta went live, and then others would lock people out of them upsetting those kind enough to share so Register to Be a Beta Tester (Europe / Japan) now to avoid all the hassles! 
Here are the deets straight from Sony Interactive Entertainment America's Andrew Kelly, to quote:
We’re getting ready for the next major system update for PS4, and can use some help from PS4 owners to test it out ahead of launch. Starting today, you can sign up for a chance to be a beta tester and get an advance look at some of the improvements and new features coming to PS4.
You can register to be a beta tester anytime between today and the start of the beta in early August. Users must be 18 years or older. Once the beta starts, we’ll close registration.
Beta testers for our previous major system software update, version 4.50, got an early peek at features like external HDD support, custom wallpapers, Quick Menu refresh, and much more before launch.
If you’re part of the program, you’ll receive an email with instructions on downloading the beta version of the next system software. In order to sign up, you’ll need a PS4 with an internet connection, and access to a Master Account.And remember — you can roll back to the previous system software at any time.
Warning: If you're on a jailbroken PS4 console don't update to the BETA as @DEFAULTDNB confirmed the following via Twitter, to quote:
"You can only downgrade to the current highest released OFW (in this case 6.20) regardless of what firmware you updated from. It's hard coded now."
We’ll be back soon with an update on the features you can expect in the beta.
Many thanks to everyone...
Here are the deets straight from Sony Interactive Entertainment America's Andrew Kelly, to quote:
We’re getting ready for the next major system update for PS4, and can use some help from PS4 owners to test it out ahead of launch. Starting today, you can sign up for a chance to be a beta tester and get an advance look at some of the improvements and new features coming to PS4.
You can register to be a beta tester anytime between today and the start of the beta in early August. Users must be 18 years or older. Once the beta starts, we’ll close registration.
Beta testers for our previous major system software update, version 4.50, got an early peek at features like external HDD support, custom wallpapers, Quick Menu refresh, and much more before launch.
If you’re part of the program, you’ll receive an email with instructions on downloading the beta version of the next system software. In order to sign up, you’ll need a PS4 with an internet connection, and access to a Master Account.
Warning: If you're on a jailbroken PS4 console don't update to the BETA as @DEFAULTDNB confirmed the following via Twitter, to quote:"You can only downgrade to the current highest released OFW (in this case 6.20) regardless of what firmware you updated from. It's hard coded now."
We’ll be back soon with an update on the features you can expect in the beta.
Many thanks to everyone...
DumpFileCturt101: DumpFile for Developers on PS4 Firmware 1.01
Today VVildCard777 announced on Twitter that he's ported DumpFile to work with PlayStation 4 OFW 1.01 for those those utilizing the recently released PS4 Dlclose Exploit for Firmware 1.01 jailbreak.
He states this DumpFile port was done both for fun and out of necessity as Hitodama's is not currently compatible with PS4 1.01 OFW, so now it functions with CTurt's work for developers to make use of.
Download: DumpFileCturt176-backupPrep.zip (101 KB) / DumpFileCturt101-master.zip / GIT
Cheers to @Bultra for the heads-up in the PSXHAX Shoutbox earlier on.
He states this DumpFile port was done both for fun and out of necessity as Hitodama's is not currently compatible with PS4 1.01 OFW, so now it functions with CTurt's work for developers to make use of.
Download: DumpFileCturt176-backupPrep.zip (101 KB) / DumpFileCturt101-master.zip / GIT
Cheers to @Bultra for the heads-up in the PSXHAX Shoutbox earlier on.
PlayStation Store's Totally Digital Campaign Offers Hot Game Deals
Today Sony announced the launch of their Totally Digital campaign featuring hot game deals on PlayStation Store just in time for the summer! 
The promotion will last four weeks and feature new launch titles including Pyre, Sundered, Nidhogg 2 and Absolver with pre-order discounts as well.
Here's a list of the Round 1 offerings courtesy of Sony Digital Games Business Manager Brian Fujimoto, as follows:
Games
The promotion will last four weeks and feature new launch titles including Pyre, Sundered, Nidhogg 2 and Absolver with pre-order discounts as well.
Here's a list of the Round 1 offerings courtesy of Sony Digital Games Business Manager Brian Fujimoto, as follows:
Games
| Platform | Title | Sale Price | PS Plus Price | Original Price |
| PS4 | -KLAUS- | $4.99 | $3.99 | $19.99 |
| PS4 | 100FT ROBOT GOLF (VR) | $9.99 | $6.79 | $19.99 |
| PS4 | 2064: READ ONLY MEMORIES | $11.99 | $7.99 | $19.99 |
| PS4 | ABSOLUTE DRIFT: ZEN EDITION | $4.79 | $3.59 | $11.99 |
| PS4 | ALCHEMIC JOUSTS | $7.49 | $5.99 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | AMNESIA: COLLECTION | $14.99 | $7.49 | $29.99 |
| PS4 | ASEMBLANCE | $5.99 | $3.99 | $9.99 |
| PS4 | BANNER SAGA 1 | $11.99 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| PS4 | BARD’S GOLD | $2.99 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| PS4 | BEYOND EYES | $5.99 | $3.74 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | BRICK BREAKER | $2.99 | $1.99 | $9.99 |
| PS4 | BROFORCE | $6.74 | $5.24 | $14.99 |
| PS4 | COSMIC STAR HEROINE | ... |