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Star Wars Battlefront II PS4 Open Beta in October, Pre-order Details
Last month we saw the Star Wars Battlefront 2 PS4 Gameplay Trailer, and today EA announced the Star Wars Battlefront II Open Beta officially kicks off on October 6th, but those who pre-order it via PlayStation Store can access the Beta two days early on October 4th! 
Here's more from EA Community Manager Jared Petty, to quote:
By now we’re hoping you’ve heard quite a bit about what we have planned for you in Star Wars Battlefront II: an original single-player story, multiplayer battles across all three cinematic eras, completely revamped flight controls and space combat, and a roster of your favorite heroes and villains.
We have some good news: Star Wars Battlefront II’s open beta is coming this October.
We know you’re eager to find out what’s headed your way in the beta. Here’s what’s inside:
Galactic Assault on Naboo
We’re not sharing all the details around this yet, but we can tell you that you’ll be able to take part in an epic starfighter assault set during the original trilogy era, piloting an assortment of Star Wars’ greatest ships in an objective-based, multi-stage battle. You’ll be learning much more about starfighters in Star Wars...
Here's more from EA Community Manager Jared Petty, to quote:
By now we’re hoping you’ve heard quite a bit about what we have planned for you in Star Wars Battlefront II: an original single-player story, multiplayer battles across all three cinematic eras, completely revamped flight controls and space combat, and a roster of your favorite heroes and villains.
We have some good news: Star Wars Battlefront II’s open beta is coming this October.
We know you’re eager to find out what’s headed your way in the beta. Here’s what’s inside:
Galactic Assault on Naboo
- Join the Separatist droid army or the Republic Clones on the streets of Theed in massive 40 player multiplayer melees.
- Choose from four distinct trooper classes:
- Assault troopers are classic flankers, pushing the line forward and advancing the front.
- Heavy troopers use their high-powered weapons and personal body shields to take ground and hold it.
- Officers power up their teammates with buffs and deploy remote weapons to support their allies.
- Specialists lay traps and snipe from a distance.
- Control beloved Star Wars heroes, pilot prequel-era vehicles, and more.
We’re not sharing all the details around this yet, but we can tell you that you’ll be able to take part in an epic starfighter assault set during the original trilogy era, piloting an assortment of Star Wars’ greatest ships in an objective-based, multi-stage battle. You’ll be learning much more about starfighters in Star Wars...
Thimbleweed Park Comes to PlayStation 4 on August 22, PS4 Trailer
If you're a BIG fan of classic point-and-click adventure games like Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion, and Zak McKraken as I am then be sure to check out a Thimbleweed Park which launches on PlayStation 4 this August 22nd! 
A dead body is the least of your problems in Thimbleweed Park, where players can switch between five characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
To quote from Game Designer Ron Gilbert on their upcoming PS4 title:
When we say “In a town like Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems,” we mean it. Take a trip down a rabbit hole of murder and mystery inspired by some other modern classics — Twin Peaks, Stephen King, and the X-Files.
The game initially follows agents Ray and Reyes as they investigate a body found in the river just outside the town of Thimbleweed Park. Players can freely switch between the two of them and solve puzzles to try and find out who murdered the poor guy under the bridge. But then things get weird.
There is something going on in Thimbleweed Park and it's much deeper than a murder. Agents Ray and Reyes are soon joined by Ransome (a clown), Delores (a wannabe game designer), and Franklin (a dead pillow salesman). Then things get really weird.
Take control of Ransome, Delores, Franklin, Ray, and Reyes to explore each of their stories as they attempt to break into the old abandoned Pillow Factory. Take your time. Explore a massive world. Lose yourself in the mystery. Before the end, it's going to get even weirder.
Thimbleweed Park was Kickstarted late in 2014 by a group of passionate backers who love point-and-click adventure games as much as we do.
Ever since the initial launch on March 30, we've been hammered with questions about when it'll be coming to PlayStation. It's exciting to see that the interest in this game extends far beyond the die-hard adventure game fans who backed it and we're thrilled to bring Thimbleweed Park to a whole new audience with our PS4 launch on August 22.
We chronicled the two years of development with a development blog we updated several times a week, taking readers through the...
A dead body is the least of your problems in Thimbleweed Park, where players can switch between five characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
To quote from Game Designer Ron Gilbert on their upcoming PS4 title:
When we say “In a town like Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems,” we mean it. Take a trip down a rabbit hole of murder and mystery inspired by some other modern classics — Twin Peaks, Stephen King, and the X-Files.
The game initially follows agents Ray and Reyes as they investigate a body found in the river just outside the town of Thimbleweed Park. Players can freely switch between the two of them and solve puzzles to try and find out who murdered the poor guy under the bridge. But then things get weird.There is something going on in Thimbleweed Park and it's much deeper than a murder. Agents Ray and Reyes are soon joined by Ransome (a clown), Delores (a wannabe game designer), and Franklin (a dead pillow salesman). Then things get really weird.
Take control of Ransome, Delores, Franklin, Ray, and Reyes to explore each of their stories as they attempt to break into the old abandoned Pillow Factory. Take your time. Explore a massive world. Lose yourself in the mystery. Before the end, it's going to get even weirder.
Thimbleweed Park was Kickstarted late in 2014 by a group of passionate backers who love point-and-click adventure games as much as we do.
Ever since the initial launch on March 30, we've been hammered with questions about when it'll be coming to PlayStation. It's exciting to see that the interest in this game extends far beyond the die-hard adventure game fans who backed it and we're thrilled to bring Thimbleweed Park to a whole new audience with our PS4 launch on August 22.We chronicled the two years of development with a development blog we updated several times a week, taking readers through the...
Glacier White Limited Edition Destiny 2 PS4 Pro Bundle Announced
Earlier this year we reported on the Glacier White PS4 Slim, and today Sony officially announced a Limited Edition Destiny 2 PS4 Pro Bundle launching this September 6th! 
Below are some pictures with the full scoop from Sony Interactive Entertainment America's Andrew Kelly, to quote:
The beta for Destiny 2 kicks off very soon (July 18, to be exact), but we're starting the celebration a bit early with the reveal of our Limited Edition Destiny 2 PlayStation 4 Pro Bundle. This bundle will be available alongside the game's launch on September 6.
It includes a Glacier White PS4 Pro with a 1TB HDD, matching DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, and of course, Destiny 2. You'll also receive a voucher for the digital content pack which gives you access to the Expansion Pass and premium digital content.
This limited edition bundle's MSRP will be $449.99 USD/$549.99 CAN. You can pre-order yours starting today.
To help you prepare for battle, all Destiny 2 players on PS4 will have access to bonus content before it is available anywhere else. You'll find a competitive multiplayer map, a three person co-op Strike, a new ship, specialized gear set and an exclusive exotic weapon.
If you've been waiting to make the jump to a PS4 Pro, this is a great bundle to pick up. With a wealth of games enhanced for PS4 Pro, and a variety of 4K video streaming content, now is a great time to dive in.
Thanks to @Jeff for the news tip early this morning in the PSXHAX Shoutbox!
Below are some pictures with the full scoop from Sony Interactive Entertainment America's Andrew Kelly, to quote:
The beta for Destiny 2 kicks off very soon (July 18, to be exact), but we're starting the celebration a bit early with the reveal of our Limited Edition Destiny 2 PlayStation 4 Pro Bundle. This bundle will be available alongside the game's launch on September 6.
It includes a Glacier White PS4 Pro with a 1TB HDD, matching DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, and of course, Destiny 2. You'll also receive a voucher for the digital content pack which gives you access to the Expansion Pass and premium digital content.
This limited edition bundle's MSRP will be $449.99 USD/$549.99 CAN. You can pre-order yours starting today.
To help you prepare for battle, all Destiny 2 players on PS4 will have access to bonus content before it is available anywhere else. You'll find a competitive multiplayer map, a three person co-op Strike, a new ship, specialized gear set and an exclusive exotic weapon.
If you've been waiting to make the jump to a PS4 Pro, this is a great bundle to pick up. With a wealth of games enhanced for PS4 Pro, and a variety of 4K video streaming content, now is a great time to dive in.
PlayStation 4 DUH-T1000AA TestKit Online with 4.71 Demo by MrNiato
Over the weekend we saw a leak of the 4.50 PS4 ***, and with it before Sony put the kibosh on the leak came PS4UPDATE-testkit-GEN3-4_710_001.PUP for PlayStation 4 developers including @MrNiato of PSXHackingNews.net to use on his PS4 TestKit DUH-T100AA console. 
Today he shared a video demo of his PlayStation 4 DUH-T1000AA Testkit online running on 4.71 non-retail Firmware for those interested, and a BIG THANKS once again to KromeMods for the PS4 4.50 *** leak that made this possible.
[4.71] PS4 Testkit DEX Online (Running on 4.71.001 Non Retail Firmware)
From the video's caption: PS4 Testkit DUH-T100AA DEX Console (Running on 4.71.001 Non Retail Firmware)
Today he shared a video demo of his PlayStation 4 DUH-T1000AA Testkit online running on 4.71 non-retail Firmware for those interested, and a BIG THANKS once again to KromeMods for the PS4 4.50 *** leak that made this possible.
[4.71] PS4 Testkit DEX Online (Running on 4.71.001 Non Retail Firmware)
From the video's caption: PS4 Testkit DUH-T100AA DEX Console (Running on 4.71.001 Non Retail Firmware)
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Heads to PS4 Next Week
Launching this July 11th on PS4, the classic story of war and rebellion returns with Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age as part of the new PlayStation games next week!
Here what else to expect courtesy of Sony Social Media Senior Specialist Ryan Clements, as follows:
New Releases: Week of July 11, 2017
Here what else to expect courtesy of Sony Social Media Senior Specialist Ryan Clements, as follows:
New Releases: Week of July 11, 2017
- The Bellows - PS VR — Digital
- Black The Fall - PS4 — Digital
- Day D Tower Rush - PS4 — Digital
- Derelict Fleet - PS4 — Digital
- Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail - PS4 — Digital
- Energy Balance - PS Vita — Digital (Out 7/12)
- Fantastic Contraption - PS VR — Digital
- Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - PS4 — Digital, Retail
- Frisky Business - PS4 — Digital (7/13)
- Hunting Simulator - PS4 — Retail
- Iron Crypticle - PS4 — Digital
- Leap of Fate - PS4 — Digital
- Minecraft: Story Mode – Season 2 (Episode 1) - PS4 — Digital
- MotoGP 17 - PS4 — Digital
- Mr. Pumpkin Adventure - PS Vita — Digital
- Mr. Shifty - PS4 — Digital
- Serial Cleaner - PS4 — Digital
- Transport Giant - PS4 — Digital
- Warlocks vs Shadows - PS4 — Digital
- YamaYama - PS4 — Digital
- SpiderMan: Homecoming Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
- 21 Savage – Issa
- Toro y Moi – Boo Boo
- Gifted
- Going in Style (2017)
- Will- July 10 at 9/8c (TNT)
- Adam Ruins Everything- July 11 at 10/9c (truTV)
- Game of Thrones- July 16 at 9/8c (HBO)