This past weekend, rumors emerged pointing to PlayStation Vita as the final name for Sony’s next generation portable. To further solidify those claims, a Vita subdomain on Sony’s developer relations site has been discovered – vita.scedev.net. Before you jump to conclusions, ngp.scedev.net is also a valid address, so for all we know Vita could be a second codename passed around to […]

Another week, another round of PSN maintenance. Community team member Rabid over at Sony’s EU forum sends along word that the maintenance window will span from Tuesday 31st May at 19.00 GMT until Wednesday 1st June 01.00 GMT. During the aforementioned timeframe, the follow PSN services will be inaccessible:

Coinciding with today’s PSN maintenance window,  Sony has released PSP firmware 6.39. As you’d expect, this update brings the PSP up to speed with the recent security enhancements made to PSN. This means users will be forced to change their password when connecting, if you haven’t already done so on the PS3. Additionally, Sony Network Entertainment VP Eric Lempel notes that […]

Update: SCEA’s PR team has sent out additional details on the June 6 E3 event. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule: 3:30-5pm: Pre-show reception with world renowned DJs and LAs best food trucks including Empanadarama,Yappy Dog, Cheeseball Wagon, Komodo and more. 5-6:30pm: Press Conference 6:30-8pm: Enjoy hands on time with almost all of the press conference content on over 120 […]

Not surprisingly, the recent hack that left over 100 million accounts compromised across PSN and SOE services has taken a hefty toll on Sony’s financial outlook. In a revised earnings report issued today, the company said it expects outage costs to total $171 million. That’s a conservative estimate, not including possible lawsuits and disputes arising from misuse of credit card numbers. The […]

Sony today announced a new initiative in which it will port PSP titles over to the PS3 in HD on Blu-ray disc, with the addition of extra content. They’ve coined it the PSP Remaster title series.

A new exploit surfaced earlier today that allowed anyone to reset any PSN account’s password, without going through the proper channels. The new exploit was revealed by our friend Nevada from Nyleveia, who first revealed the exploit. After confirming it’s legitimacy Nevada notified Sony about the threat and their account reset page was subsequently taken down. The hack involved knowing […]

Update: Sony has re-posted the post on their blog and have done the same for US users as well. Those in the US will receive the same offers as SCEE users with the addition of a selection of “On Us” rental movie titles. The PlayStation Home gifts have also been announced and include 100 free virtual items. Just a short […]

It’s come to light that the hackers responsible for infiltrating Sony’s PSN infrastructure took extra steps to cover their tracks — using Amazon’s EC2 service as a proxy to conduct their malicious deeds. While the hackers did not break into Amazon’s network, they did sign-up using fake details, which has prompted an investigation from the FBI’s cyber crime unit. As part of […]

It’s no surprise that Sony is under extreme scrutiny for the recent security breach that has left 77 million PSN accounts compromised. Users are furious, and understandably so. Heck, even the U.S. Congress wants answers. In a letter addressed to PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai, the Subcommitte on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade has prepared a list of questions related to the intrusion that occurred earlier this month. The […]

While the folks over at SCE Japan may have pulled the plug on the UMD-free PSPgo, SCEA isn’t ready to say adiós. A spokesperson from the company recently confirmed to IndustryGamers that PSPgo production is still underway in North America. “We are continuing production of PSP Go for North America,” read the statement. So if you’re the market for a […]

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 […]

The days of Sony’s portable “experiment” — the PSPgo — may be numbered. According to a blog with supposed connections to Japan’s Sony Shop, the company has ceased production of PSPgo units. Adding credence to that report is a product listing on Sony’s official storefront, which has placed the PSPgo under the category of “backordered” or “discontinued.”  There’s no indication as to […]

Late last night, Sony quietly pushed out a firmware update for PSP, bumping up the running version tally to 6.38. As perhaps evident by the minor version increment, there’s little in the way of notable changes here. The update merely offers “system stability” enhancements under certain conditions.

SCEA CEO Jack Tretton had harsh words to say about the competition in a recent interview with Forbes, calling Nintendo’s star portable a mere ‘babysitting tool.’ “Our view of the ‘Game Boy experience’ is that it’s a great babysitting tool, something young kids do on airplanes, but no self-respecting twenty-something is going to be sitting on an airplane with one […]

Sony’s PSP2, codenamed “NGP”, might not see a global launch this year as a result of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan early last month. In speaking with Bloomberg, Jack Tretton, said that the company may have to launch the device in only one region this year as opposed to the original Asia, Europe and US release. If […]

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 […]

Sega of America today announced a new give and get back initiative to support ongoing relief efforts in Japan. As part of the Play for Japan campaign, the company is auctioning off several collectible goods, ranging from signed art pieces to retro threads. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. Hit the break for […]

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 […]

Square Enix has suddenly been ramping up its PSN throughput as of late, with no signs of slowing down. The company has reveled in a recent email blast that its RPG Legend of Mana, which hit the PSOne classics catalog late June in Japan, is slated to hit the US PSN “soon.” Boasting a rich watercolor-esque palette, the title features […]