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PS4 Test Data and upcoming content spotted on PSN by hacker

PS3 scene member SKFU is known for his habit of sniffing and manipulating networks packets (in particular he likes to tinker the stuff Sony doesn’t necessarily want you to see when communications happen between your home network and the PSN). Today he spotted some content on the PSN that seems to be test data for the upcoming PS4.

Blackdeath_6634773d ago (Edited 4773d ago )

i hope this doesn't trigger a reaction by sony which would make everybody else's experience miserable. from what i understand this not that big a deal?

HammadTheBeast4772d ago

I'd think not, this is pretty harmless stuff, pretty much the same as going through web code or data.

TheUndertaker854772d ago

"From what I can see on the screenshot, the test data is not directly available on the regular “retail” PSN servers, but on the servers used by Sony internally for development or for QA (internal beta tests, if you prefer)"

inFAMOUS_KRATOS4772d ago

is not is basically background add on labels tags and logos driven into psn .... has something to do with the store.

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DigitalRaptor4772d ago (Edited 4772d ago )

This is intriguing. One of the most interesting aspects of PS4, besides games, is its network and infrastructure.

ACEMANWISE4772d ago

"PS3 scene member SKFU is known for his habit of sniffing and manipulating networks packets (in particular he likes to tinker the stuff Sony doesn’t necessarily want you to see when communications happen between your home network and the PSN). Today he spotted some content on the PSN that seems to be test data for the upcoming PS4."

Known by who? I've been an active gamer for over 30 years. I've also been an active internet news reader for well over 5 years. How is it possible that a website entitled wololo.net with a "known" member called "SKFU" have any credibilty to a seriously involved gamer such as myself?

This generation has lasted 8+ years. I can tell you that these entities have emerged from nowhere while claiming an existence and reputation that just isn't there.

While their claims may be true, their claim of status is highly unfounded.

SpinalRemains1384772d ago (Edited 4772d ago )

Didn't you know? We live in the social network era, where everyone with a Facespace account thinks they're famous, well known, or worth knowing about. Some of these mentally ill actually upload photos of their meals. Because everyone is dying to know what someone else had for lunch.

The SKFU guy has too much time on his hands. If he can gain secret access to QA servers with secret tools, then that's great. Seems to me though, he is only interested in making himself known. Otherwise, he would have kept is secret until something concrete and verifiable can be discovered for all us gamers. Seems to be nothing more than a common opportunist.

elnacho4772d ago

Wololo has been around on the PSP hacking scene for about 7 years now and is a credible source, if not in the gaming area, at least in the hacking area ( check e.g. http://kotaku.com/5891527/c... ).

For SKFU, it's a bit more controversial as he's been around for a while but it is hard to know if he has contributed anything more than simple network tools and rumors, but his habit of sniffing the networks is well known in the PS3 scene.

By the way, "scene" here means the hacking scene, not the gaming scene, that might be what's confusing you.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA30d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY30d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay30d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos30d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7230d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY30d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator30d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum30d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z30d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad31d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga31d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot29d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose31d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE30d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername30d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy30d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde30d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8630d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8630d ago (Edited 30d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole30d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300030d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot31d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle30d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7730d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments