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Recently GameStop reported a $32 million loss for Q2 of this year (Final GME ER Q2 2019 - 9.10.19.pdf) announcing that as a result they'll be closing between 180 and 200 'underperforming' stores before year's end... with even more closures coming! ⚰ ☠

This doesn't come as too much of a surprise considering upcoming platforms like Stadia rely on cloud streaming subscription models while Sony's current PSN, PS Plus and PlayStation Now services focus on digital downloads... although their next-generation PlayStation 5 console will still support physical media discs.

To reminisce briefly, back in the day I frequented Babbages, Electronics Boutique (aka EB Games) and Software Etc for PC games... and for video games it was Child World, KB Toys and Toys R Us.

If anyone works at GameStop and has additional details or those with some fond memories of your favorite game store to share, feel free to do so in the comments below.

Also cast your VOTE in the latest Forum Poll responding to the question of today's Internet-centric world: Are Brick And Mortar Video Game Stores Still a Necessity?

Cheers to Engadget.com for a heads-up on the news earlier this week.

DBZ anime fans get set as Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot blasts onto PS4 next January 17th, 2020 sporting iconic storylines, gameplay and a PlayStation 4 pre-order trailer video featuring Majin Buu and The Great Saiyaman below.

Here's more from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Community Specialist Sam Wilkinson via PS Blog, to quote:

You've read the manga, watched the anime, and played the games, but here comes an entirely new experience created by Dragon Ball fans, for Dragon Ball fans. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an Action RPG that lets you live the life and story of Goku. We are excited to announce that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is releasing January 17, 2020!

However, before you become the legendary Z Warrior, we took some time to talk to Producer Ryosuke Hara to share new information on what Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has in store for Dragon Ball veterans and newcomers:

What is something about this storyline that only hardcore DBZ fans will appreciate?

We're reproducing many detailed scenes that only the diehard fans would recognize. Many of the previous Dragon Ball games, due to the nature of them being a Fighting Action Game, focused a lot on reproducing the main and most epic fights of Dragon Ball Z. But since Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an Action RPG, we’re also able to shed light on events that occurred in between the iconic fights.

We’re also featuring original stories that will be told for the very first time, through unique sub-quests and dialogue. And some settings have even been newly created by the author Akira Toriyama. So I hope this is something the hardcore DBZ fans would appreciate.

For DBZ newcomers, what arc should they most look forward to, and why is it important to the overall storyline?

I would have to say the Saiyan Arc. Aside from it being the first arc in Dragon Ball Z, it’s the moment where Goku discovers his Saiyan blood-line, and also his name “Kakarot”. And I really believe that this is when the story and world of Dragon Ball began to growing into an incredible scale.

It was recently revealed that Goku and Piccolo DMV episode will be playable as a side mission. What kind of gameplay can we expect for this?

Obviously since you don’t have a driver’s license before this episode, this...

With testers currently running PS4 Firmware / System Software 7.00 Beta 5 it won't be long (about two weeks) before Sony unleashes the next OFW update, and proceeding his PS4 PKG Tool GUI homebrew application PlayStation 4 scene developer @pearlxcore (Twitter) updated his Github repository with PS4 Firmware Checker revision 2 to check the latest Recovery and System Software versions.

Download: PS4.Firmware.Checker.exe (49.5 KB) / GIT

As always, DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS4 PKG game backups and homebrew apps whenever a new PlayStation 4 jailbreak exploit arrives!

Derived from Sony's PlayStation Updater XML Files, the PlayStation 4 Firmware Checker's README.md simply states the following: PS4-Firmware-Checker

Simple tool to check the latest PS4 firmware release (System & Recovery FW)

From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes Death Stranding, an all-new, genre-defying experience for the PlayStation 4 available on November 8, 2019 with the latest Briefing PS4 trailer video and pre-order details below!

Starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Lea Seydoux and Lindsay Wagner lead protagonist Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the DEATH STRANDING and help rebuild the country.

Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.

Pre-orders are now available for the Standard Edition, Special Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition and Collector's Edition with additional details below on each.

Standard Edition

Pre-order and receive a bonus after checking out:

• CHIBI LUDENS AVATAR (VOUCHER ONLY): DEATH STRANDING Chibi Ludens PSN Avatar - Represent Kojima Productions in style with this PSN Avatar

Pre-order and receive the following at launch:

• DEATH STRANDING PS4 Dynamic Theme

DEATH STRANDING In-Game Gear*

• Gold “Sam” Sunglasses
• Gold Hat
• Gold Speed Skeleton
• Gold Armor Plate

Play on 11/08/2019 12am Eastern Time.

Special Edition Includes:

• Custom Steelbook (Including Full PS4 Game)
• Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
  • Music Album Digital Download
  • Behind the Scenes Making Of Video
• In-Game Item*: Gold "Ludens Mask" Sunglasses

Digital Deluxe Edition Includes:

• Full Game (Digital Download)
• Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
  • Music Album Digital Download
  • Behind the Scenes Making Of Video
• 10 PSN Character Avatars
• In-Game Items*:
  • Gold Power Skeleton
  • Gold "Ludens Mask" Sunglasses
  • Gold Armor Plate (LVL. 2)
  • Gold All-Terrain Skeleton

Collector's Edition Includes:

• BRIDGES Cargo Case
• Full-Sized BB Pod
• Custom Steelbook (Including Full PS4 Game)
• Nendoroid Ludens Mini Figure (Enlarged to Show Detail)
• Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
  • Music Album Digital Download
  • Behind the Scenes Making Of Video
• 10 PSN Character Avatars
• In-Game Items*:
  • ...

Since the PS Vita GTA: San Andreas Port VPK surfaced, developer N00b_B1scu1t shared on Twitter a Need For Speed 4 (NFS 4) Remaster Prototype PS Vita Build VPK for Electronic Arts gaming fans still with a PlayStation Vita handheld console.

Download: NFS4PrototypeBuildA2.vpk (53.73 MB)

Spoiler: Depreciated

In the Tweets embedded below @N00b B1scu1t notes to expect a lot of bugs in the NFS4 PSVita VPK Remastered Prototype, detailing the video game's controls as follows:

• X accelerate.
• [] brake.
• (L) steer.

Need For Speed III - Hot Pursuit - Single Race: Hometown (1998) (WINDOWS)