With the PSN out of commission due to a ‘external intrusion,’ many are wondering if personal details tied to PSN accounts are safe. Responding to concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment spokesperson Satoshi Fukuoka told PC World that the company “has not yet determined” the exact nature of the breach. As such, it cannot confirm if personal information or credit card details were compromised […]
Looks like the PSN blackout may continue through this weekend, as the recent breach has led Sony to reevaluate its entire security system. According to spokesperson Patrick Seybold, the company is in the middle of a complete revamp “to further strengthen [the PSN] network infrastructure.” As you’d expect, such a task is no small undertaking, and Sony is not yet […]
Today Sony issued an official statement on its blog stating that an ‘external intrusion’ led to shutting down PSN services on Wednesday evening. An investigation of the breach is ongoing, with corporate communications director Patrick Seybold promising more updates as additional information comes in. Here’s the statement in full:
Update: Sony issued an update on the matter today, pinning blame on an external intrusion. Recently the target of a cyber attack plotted by the loosely connected protest group Anonymous, it seems Sony is having a hard time keeping the recent string of PSN outages under control. The PSN has been down for nearly a full day now and according to […]
Naughty Dog and PlayStation just announced that Uncharted 3 will be receiving a multiplayer beta starting on June 28th of this year. The beta will be open to everyone with early access being given to PlayStation Plus members and those that pre-ordered inFamous 2. No details were given on how long the beta will last or when it will start […]
Sega just posted the first teaser for their next Sonic: The Hedgehog game on Facebook. The trailer gives us a glimpse at what to expect from the new entry in the series, including snow-covered levels and potentially some co-operative action with a younger-looking Sonic. The title is due out sometime this year for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Catch […]
Sony’s issued a statement in response to yesterday’s sporadic string of PSN outages, saying it is investigating a possible ‘cyber attack.’ Yesterday the Internet misfits known as ‘Anonymous’ waged an all-out assault against Sony, flooding servers through several waves of denial of service attacks. The aim? According to AnonOps, payback for violating consumer rights and ‘abuse of the judicial system,’ […]
Square Enix’s announced that Final Fantasy V will receive the PSOne Classics treatment “soon.” Originally released in 1992 on the Super Famicom, FFV was a latecomer in the West, making its way over nearly seven years later with the release of Final Fantasy Anthology, a compilation disc set containing both FFV and FFVI. Not surprisingly, Square Enix is using the PSOne version […]
Capcom’s axed its conceptually promising 2.5D platformer Mega Man Universe. A planned downloadable effort, the title was announced as PSN and XBLA bound last July, with Capcom touting it as a “revolutionary take on the seminal classic.” Indeed, it was a fresh take, with an emphasis on user-generated content. Among its main draws were extensive character customization, in addition to a built-in […]
Retro classic Choplifter is receiving a revival on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, developer inXile announced today. Not a mere conversion, Choplifter HD is a full-on makeover of the Atari original, promising to “redefine the helicopter rescue mission for the modern era.” Quite the undertaking, there. Players assume the role of a novice turned elite rescue pilot, commandeering aircraft of various types across “more […]
Beginning April 1, Sony Computer Entertainment America will transfer its online services, including wallet funds, to Sony Network Entertainment America. The shift marks Sony’s latest move to unify and enhance integration across its broad portfolio of services, such as PSN and Qriocity. According to Sony, the switch will essentially be transparent to end-users, apart from a mandatory TOS that users must agree to […]
Housemarque’s frantically charged shooter Super Stardust HD continues to be one of the most feature packed offerings on PSN to date, with Sony today announcing plans to extend the gameplay further with an ‘Impact’ add-on mode. Impact equips your ship with a “experimental new matter-to-energy boost engine technology,” which allows for running on boost as long as you keep ramming […]
Ubisoft’s stylish action-platformer Outland is slated for a “late April to early May’ release, the PlayStation Blog has revealed. A separate tweet from developer Housemarque reveals that the XBLA edition is due out “around the same time,” though no exact date was specified. Announced last September, the title features exploration elements that have been likened to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, […]
PSPgo owners have often lamented over the late delivery of UMD to digital conversions – and sometimes the complete lack of a digital counterpart, in the case of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. With NGP, Sony is ensuring that no omissions are made on the digital side. Retail and digital will receive every title at the same time, barring PSN-exclusive […]
Developer BioWare continues its slow funnel of teases for Mass Effect 2’s upcoming content pack ‘Arrival’ with an all-new screenshot. There’s numbers shown in this one, possibly indicating a countdown of sorts. Might we see a full-blown unveil next week? Let’s hope. The content was first outed by a PSN trophy listing. BioWare Facebook Page [Facebook]
Update: PS3 firmware 3.60 has gone live. Grab it via Network Update or manually from our download section. Sony’s announced that PS3 firmware 3.60 will drop tomorrow, bringing with it an added incentive for PSN Plus subscribers. On a per PSN account basis, those under the pay-for loyalty program will receive the ability to store up to 150MB of game […]
Currently tied up in certification, Konami producer David Cox has revealed that the first batch of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow DLC will arrive at the end of this month on PSN and XBLM. While initially scheduled for February, the Reverie DLC was hit with a delay due to last-minute bugs that cropped up during the testing phase. It sees players […]
Sony’s announced today that Patapon 3, the third installment in its rhythm-based tribal adventure series, will hit store shelves and PSN on April 12. It’ll come at the budget-friendly price of $19.99. Building on the franchise staple of quirky visuals and charming gameplay, this entry places a heavy focus on online multiplayer, boasting four-way competitive multiplayer battles that compliment the […]
The Necromorph-infested corridors of Dead Space 2 will frighten players once more on March 1, when the ‘Severed’ DLC pack hits Xbox Live on March 1. A PSN release will follow on March 2 in Europe. It’ll cost $6.99 or 560 MS Points, depending on your platform of choice. Spanning two chapters, players assume the role of Gabe Weller, a […]
Predictability, in the interests of preserving integrity of PSN, Sony issued a statement today in which it confirms that those “running unauthorized or pirated software” are at risk being of banned. Any user detected using circumvention devices or related hacks will have their access to PSN “terminated permanently” by the almighty banhammer. Hardly surprising to see Sony respond in this manner. It […]