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PS4 Firmware Update 4.50 (Codename Sasuke) Final is Live, Details
It's been a few months since their last PS4 OFW update which revealed an Unlimited PSN Gamesharing Hardware Method, and as expected today Sony officially moved the Sasuke 4.50 Beta 4 to a Final PUP release after some minor hiccups along the way! 
Download: PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (JP)
We've covered most of the PlayStation 4 System Software 4.50 feature details already, noting some restrictions on the external USB 3.0 HDD.
We do know that PS4 4.50 Firmware patches Cyber Gadget's PS4 Save Editor, and also comes with version 2.40 of the PlayStation VR Firmware which includes support...
Download: PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 4.50 Update (JP)
We've covered most of the PlayStation 4 System Software 4.50 feature details already, noting some restrictions on the external USB 3.0 HDD.
We do know that PS4 4.50 Firmware patches Cyber Gadget's PS4 Save Editor, and also comes with version 2.40 of the PlayStation VR Firmware which includes support...
Sony Confirms PS4 System Software Update 4.50 Arrives Tomorrow
After Reddit rumors and Chinese changelogs, today Sony has officially confirmed that the Sasuke: PlayStation 4 v4.50 Firmware Update alongside PSVR 2.40 will arrive tomorrow offering Boost Mode for PS4 Pro among other features including voice chat for Remote Play and maybe even some unicorn eggs in time for Easter! 
Here's the full announcement... courtesy of PlayStation Brand Marketing VP John Koller, to quote:
Our next major system software update for PS4, version 4.50 (codenamed Sasuke), rolls out tomorrow. We’ve already shared some of the key features last month, like external HDD support and custom wallpapers, but that wasn’t all this update has to offer. Here’s a look at some additional features heading to your system soon.
Improved 2D Images on PS VR
If you’re playing a game in PS VR and you return to the PS4 home screen, you may notice that the resolution looks lower than normal on the TV Social Screen. Following this update, you’ll find that the resolution of the system screen displayed on your TV is significantly better when you’re out of VR mode.
Also, the resolution of Cinematic Mode on PS VR will improve — if your PS VR screen size is set to Small or Medium, the frame rate of content viewed in Cinematic Mode goes up from 90Hz to 120Hz with this update.
Voice Chat for Remote Play
We’re adding voice chat when using Remote Play on Windows PC, Mac or an Xperia device. This is especially useful if you’ve got a gaming session planned with your friends, but you’re away from your system. You can switch your mic on and off via the microphone icon on the Tool Bar of the Remote Play app.
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Here's the full announcement... courtesy of PlayStation Brand Marketing VP John Koller, to quote:
Our next major system software update for PS4, version 4.50 (codenamed Sasuke), rolls out tomorrow. We’ve already shared some of the key features last month, like external HDD support and custom wallpapers, but that wasn’t all this update has to offer. Here’s a look at some additional features heading to your system soon.
Improved 2D Images on PS VR
If you’re playing a game in PS VR and you return to the PS4 home screen, you may notice that the resolution looks lower than normal on the TV Social Screen. Following this update, you’ll find that the resolution of the system screen displayed on your TV is significantly better when you’re out of VR mode.
Also, the resolution of Cinematic Mode on PS VR will improve — if your PS VR screen size is set to Small or Medium, the frame rate of content viewed in Cinematic Mode goes up from 90Hz to 120Hz with this update.
Voice Chat for Remote Play
We’re adding voice chat when using Remote Play on Windows PC, Mac or an Xperia device. This is especially useful if you’ve got a gaming session planned with your friends, but you’re away from your system. You can switch your mic on and off via the microphone icon on the Tool Bar of the Remote Play app.
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UDK Ultimate: Unreal Engine 3 Video Demos, 2017 Updates by Batman
Following his previous update, PlayStation developer @batman has been hard at work on the Unreal Engine 3 free multi-platform 3D game engine known as UDK Ultimate with the help of developers @PixelButts and @epicerror, and below are some recent 2017 updates and video demos for those anxious to create your own games for PC, PS3 and XBox 360 complete with a type of Gears of War Creation Kit! 
With the addition of PlayStation 3 support after sorting out the PS3 export issue, he confirmed that games created in UDK Ultimate will be able to run on both the XBox360 RGH and any PS3 with Custom Firmware (CFW) meaning PlayStation fans will no longer will need a DECH / DEX developer console to experience it.
There is still work to be done, but he let us know a UDK Ultimate release is not too far off... until then, check out their new UDK Ultimate YouTube Channel with some demonstration videos below!
With the addition of PlayStation 3 support after sorting out the PS3 export issue, he confirmed that games created in UDK Ultimate will be able to run on both the XBox360 RGH and any PS3 with Custom Firmware (CFW) meaning PlayStation fans will no longer will need a DECH / DEX developer console to experience it.
There is still work to be done, but he let us know a UDK Ultimate release is not too far off... until then, check out their new UDK Ultimate YouTube Channel with some demonstration videos below!
PAX East 2017 Brings Over 20 Playable PlayStation Games This Weekend
This weekend gaming expo PAX East 2017 will bring over 20 PlayStation games ranging from MLB The Show 17 to Farpoint on PS VR in Boston, Massachusetts! 
Check out the full lineup below straight from SIEA Social Media Director Sid Shuman, as follows:
PAX East 2017 Playable PlayStation Games
Check out the full lineup below straight from SIEA Social Media Director Sid Shuman, as follows:
PAX East 2017 Playable PlayStation Games
- Boundless
- Cosmic Star Heroine
- Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
- Cryptark
- Dino Frontier
- Disc Jam
- Eitr
- Everything
- Farpoint
- Full Throttle Remastered
- Gang Beasts
- Gnog
- GT Sport
- Loot Rascals
- MLB The Show 17
- Nex Machina
- Nidhogg 2
- Pox Nora
- Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin
- Rain World
- Rime
- Sundered
- Tooth & Tail
- What Remains of Edith Finch
- Windjammers
- Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Sony Announces Multiple Channels at Once Now on PlayStation Vue
Making channel-surfing a thing of the past, starting today Sony announced PS Vue users can watch multiple channels at once (up to three live channels, all on one screen) with multi-view in PlayStation Vue on PS4. 
Below is the official announcement from Dan Myers, to quote: Today, we’re launching a new multi-view feature for PlayStation Vue that allows you to watch up to three live channels — all on one screen.
With March Madness starting next week, this will be a great way to catch several live games at once from TNT, TBS, TruTV and CBS.* You can also use this feature for any live TV channel available on Vue, such as watching a mix of live news programs or live events at once.
Multi-view will be available on PS4 starting today. The new feature gives you the option to watch and listen to a main TV channel and view up to two additional channels at the same time. Keep an eye on all the action and enjoy mixing and matching your favorite channels.
To use this feature, just press and hold X on any live TV program from the Guide or Live TV row of the home screen to open up the selection screen for multi-view. A menu will pop up to give you an option of using either two or three multi-view screens. You can select any other live programing from the Live TV strand and start viewing multiple programs at once. The main screen in multi-view will contain audio of the programming.
Press X to start any program. Press and hold X on any live program to start a multi-screen viewing experience.
If you want to switch programs within the multi-view screen, press Square on your DualShock 4. To move a program to the main screen, just highlight the smaller screen and press Square.
Our team is currently hard at work to bring even more new features to PS Vue. Coming soon, real-time sports scores will be added to help you know the games to watch. You can also turn off spoiler alerts if you are waiting to watch the big game. Stay tuned for more information on the additional sports features we’re adding to PS Vue.
We’re pleased to bring you more new innovative features and we hope you enjoy multi-view during the tournament on PS Vue today - just in time for March Madness. Give it a try, and let us know what you think.
*CBS is available live in major TV markets. For more information on channels available in your area, please visit...
Below is the official announcement from Dan Myers, to quote: Today, we’re launching a new multi-view feature for PlayStation Vue that allows you to watch up to three live channels — all on one screen.
With March Madness starting next week, this will be a great way to catch several live games at once from TNT, TBS, TruTV and CBS.* You can also use this feature for any live TV channel available on Vue, such as watching a mix of live news programs or live events at once.
Multi-view will be available on PS4 starting today. The new feature gives you the option to watch and listen to a main TV channel and view up to two additional channels at the same time. Keep an eye on all the action and enjoy mixing and matching your favorite channels.
To use this feature, just press and hold X on any live TV program from the Guide or Live TV row of the home screen to open up the selection screen for multi-view. A menu will pop up to give you an option of using either two or three multi-view screens. You can select any other live programing from the Live TV strand and start viewing multiple programs at once. The main screen in multi-view will contain audio of the programming.
Press X to start any program. Press and hold X on any live program to start a multi-screen viewing experience.
If you want to switch programs within the multi-view screen, press Square on your DualShock 4. To move a program to the main screen, just highlight the smaller screen and press Square.
Our team is currently hard at work to bring even more new features to PS Vue. Coming soon, real-time sports scores will be added to help you know the games to watch. You can also turn off spoiler alerts if you are waiting to watch the big game. Stay tuned for more information on the additional sports features we’re adding to PS Vue.
We’re pleased to bring you more new innovative features and we hope you enjoy multi-view during the tournament on PS Vue today - just in time for March Madness. Give it a try, and let us know what you think.
*CBS is available live in major TV markets. For more information on channels available in your area, please visit...