Developer Q-Games is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, and as a token of its appreciation, the studio has decided to have a huge sale on its popular PixelJunk series. Starting later today, you can snag all of the games in the series for cheap — even cheaper than they already were! Now that’s the right way to celebrate! Racers, Monsters, Eden, […]
It would seem that critics weren’t the only ones enthralled with Journey, the latest majestic experience from thatgamecompany. Sony’s announced that the title, released two weeks ago on PSN, is the fast-selling game ever to grace the PS Store in North America. Previously that record was held by Infamous 2: Festival of Blood. “Thanks to you, Journey has officially broken PlayStation […]
Update: We’ve since found out that the PSN Beta portal is for testers to report on specific titles, it’s not related to a beta test of the network itself. We’ve received word from a Twitter tweet that Sony’s European branch (SCEE) is inviting users to test drive what it calls a PSN beta. The sign-up page is located here, however, […]
Update: Sony tweeted earlier today that the scheduled maintenance period has been delayed. No reason was given for the setback. The company promises an update “once it’s rescheduled.” Sony’s put out word that yet another bout of PSN maintenance will stretch from 4:00 pm to 7:00am GMT next Thursday – March 1. During this timeframe, several PSN services will be inaccessible. This […]
We suppose the old adage better late than never is applicable here. Rockstar’s sent word that Grand Theft Auto IV and GTA IV: The Complete Edition, which includes “The Lost and Damned” and “The Ballad of Gay Tony” DLC episodes, is now available for digital download on PSN. Through February 21, PSN Plus users can snag the Complete Edition for $23.99, […]
According to an email making the rounds to PlayStation Network users, Sony is no longer referring to online accounts on PS3 or Vita under the familiar PSN banner. Going forward, any registered accounts across the company’s entire suite of online services will be known as Sony Entertainment Network or SEN accounts. It’s effective February 8. Outside of minor TOS alterations, the change […]
Sony has retracted an earlier statement in which associate brand marketing manager Crystal MacKenzie claimed PSN accounts on PS Vita were bound only to the Memory Card. In a follow-up email to Wired, Sony noted that in order to switch PSN accounts on Vita, it requires a full system restore — not a mere swapping of Memory Cards. Sound familiar? That’s what […]
Sony Online Entertainment’s latest release of Payday: The Heist will be attempting to steal Christmas. A new update will be coming to the game to give players more to enjoy and spread some Holiday cheer. SOE has planted a wrapped present for players to find and unlock the latest achievement. If you manage to discover the achievement you will be […]
Update: Sony has issued a response to this report, stating that it’s not possible to interface with more than one PSN account on PS Vita, even with multiple Memory Cards. Sony’s clarified its one PSN account per Vita policy — according to Sony associate brand marketing manager Crystal MacKenzie, users can create more than one PSN account on a PS […]
Unlike the PS3, it seems that the PS Vita will only allow one PSN account per system. If you want to create multiple accounts to access different store regions, you’re out of luck. Well, unless you do a restore to factory settings, which wipes out your entire system configuration each time. Talk about a hassle. This is according to a […]
Sony’s announced that the PlayStation Network will be offline tomorrow for most of the day, from approximately 8am until 10pm PST, clocking in at just over 14 hours. Users will be unable to access the PlayStation Store on both PSP and PS3, as well as account management and registration options during this timeframe. Those already authenticated in PSN before the […]
Sony Computer Entertainment is busy ramping up support for its cross-platform framework PlayStation Store in November, announcing an closed beta test open exclusively to developers. Entry into the closed beta test is limited, with sign-ups now accepted on Sony’s official site. Subject to license agreement, developers will receive an early version of the PS Suite SDK (software development kit), along […]
In an effort presumably aimed at clamping down on gamesharing, Sony has reduced the number of content activations to a mere 2, down from 5. This means content purchased from PSN can be activated on up to 2 PSP or PS3 systems at any time, including the unit said content was purchased from. However, the policy only affects game content […]
Joining the “Only On PSN” program in the store update this week are exclusives PixelJunk SideScroller from developer Q-Games and Sucker Punch’s downloadable inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood. Halloween is almost upon us and, as you may have guessed, Sony and Sucker Punch want to mark the occasion.
Sony’s Chief Information Security Officer released a statement today warning users that it has detected attempts to brute force username and password combinations on PSN and associated Sony Online Entertainment services. While PSN itself remains safe, Sony noted that the attackers successfully matched credentials with approximately 93,000 user accounts using data stolen from outside sources. Around 66K are tied to […]
Sony has once again revised its PSN terms of service, detailing changes that go into effect tomorrow. By accepting the new terms, which is mandatory for accessing PSN, users will waive their rights to a class action lawsuit against the company. The added clause, detailed under Section 15 – “BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION,” requires that users send a notice of dispute […]
In an attempt to bolster the security of its online infrastructure following the theft of information on over 70 million PSN accounts, Sony has appointed ex-Homeland Security official Philip Reitinger to oversee network operations. Reitinger previously served as director of the U.S. National Cyber Security Center. Prior to that he held positions at Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Defense. […]
After the damaging PSN hacking incident that led to weeks of downtime and left over 70 million accounts compromised, things are finally looking up for Sony. Speaking at the IFA press conference in Germany, Sony CEO Howard Stringer reportedly told those in attendance that over 3 million new accounts have been created since the network intrusion. What’s more, sales are better than ever. […]
Sony has made a strategic move to acquire inFamous developer Sucker Punch, making the Bellevue, Washington-based studio an official member of the SCE family. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Sucker Punch Productions is one of the most highly acclaimed development studios in the industry and we have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the company for over 12 years. We […]
Sony rallied a sizable amount of support with its PSN-sponsored Japan relief fund, announcing today that it raised approximately $1.587 million combined across North America, Europe and Asia. The lion’s share of that figure goes to European territories, raising a generous €609,155, followed by $425,644 in North America. Japan and Asia regions contributed 23,300,700 yen. Sony will donate the funds to […]