Update #3: Reports are coming in that PSN service has resumed in the U.S. Northeast. It’s finally back, folks. Update #2: PSN will return very soon, according to an update posted over at SCEE’s official website. Today Sony launched a “phased restoration” of services by region, with North America and Europe first in line. We’ll update when it starts showing […]
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 […]
Alongside churning out sequels of tried-and-true properties, Square Enix’s stable of studios have a total of 5 all-new IPs in development. The tidbit was revealed in a chart detailing the company’s fiscal year 2011 results. According to the aformentioned financials, the company’s Tokyo studio is working on two new IPs, while Eidos Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, and Wimbledon are […]
Microsoft continued its chart-topping streak in April, with sales tracking firm NPD reporting today that 297,000 Xbox 360 units were sold last month. In terms of unit sales, Sony trailed its nearest competitor — yet still delivered a respectable showing with 204,300 units sold. On the whole, industry sales were up 20 percent over last year. Despite this, Wii sales […]
Speculation is rife that Activision is on the verge of unveiling its next Call of Duty title – Modern Warfare 3, with details expected in the coming weeks – possibly before or during E3. Adding fuel to those claims is a purported box art shot that has emerged courtesy of a source close to Kotaku. Check it out below. Until […]
In news that doesn’t surprise us in the slightest, Namco Bandai has officially announced that Soul Calibur V is in development for PS3 and Xbox 360. While details are scant, a trailer for the fifth installment in Namco’s fabled fighting franchise was shown off at its “Step Up Dubai 2011” event earlier today – according to an Andriasang report. More […]
Corporations aplenty are investing millions of dollars in social gaming, casual experiences delivered through the likes of Facebook and other platforms. The market may be ripe for potential right now, but will it last? What’s the long-term value? Silicon Knights president and Too Human producer Denis Dyack isn’t a believer. He feels the social market is headed for a major […]
According to a just-posted update on the official PS Blog, Sony anticipates that it’ll “likely” have PSN services restored within the next few days. Hardly a concrete timeline, but hey, it’s better than May 31. Anyone want to place bets on what day we’ll see services resume?
Sony Computer Entertainment spokesperson Shigenori Yoshida has revealed to Bloomberg that the company plans to fully restore PSN services by May 31. However, it remains ‘uncertain’ as to when a portion of the services can be brought back online. Originally, the plan was to restore a basic level of access last week, with the ability to browse the PlayStation Store […]
Could the PSN outage slip into next week? We were hoping for a quick turnaround time when Sony issued a press release last week announcing that it’d be up by this week, but now that it’s Friday with no firm ETA in sight, it looks like the situation might drag on. In a PS Blog update today, SCEA spokesperson Patrick […]
In addition to the previously announced PS Plus offering, which includes 30 days of free access to Sony’s premium-tier subscription program or an extra 30 days for existing users, SCEE has announced that those in Europe will receive two free games of their choosing from a selection of five. PSP users will also be given the opportunity to select two games […]
A pair of so-called ‘veterans’ of the loosely associated internet congregation that is Anonymous have told the Financial Times that one of its supporters is likely behind the recent intrusion into Sony’s PSN infrastructure. This comes despite recent denials from those involved in OpSony, an organized Anonymous staged DDOS attack on Sony’s servers that transpired just weeks ago. “If you say you […]
Square Enix today announced that it will distribute the PC version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution on Steam as well as retail channels, calling the impending release a “triumphant return” to its franchise PC roots. “Eidos-Montreal has chosen this agreement with Steam because of its esteemed capability for an enhanced experience for the PC gamer, with boosted functionality and easy […]
While there’s still no firm ETA other than “this week,” Sony Computer Entertainment America spokesperson Patrick Seybold gave an update today on the company’s exhaustive effort to restore PSN and Qriocity services. This comes following a large scale intrusion that exploited server software vulnerabilities, leaving approximately 101 million accounts compromised across multiple SCE regions. “Today our global network and security teams […]
It’s been revealed that Rockstar and Team Bondi’s upcoming crime thriller L.A. Noire spans a total of three discs on Xbox 360. By contrast, the PS3 version will fill up an entire layer of one Blu-ray disc, weighing in at 25GB. Rockstar’s Jeronimo Barrera tells Kotaku that the company went to meticulous lengths to flesh out the world that L.A. Noire […]
Ubisoft’s formally announced the next Assassin’s title, ahead of its E3 press conference in June. Entitled Assassin’s Creed Revelations, this entry marks the final chapter in the Ezio trilogy. This time around, the murderous plot takes master assassin Ezio to Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where a growing army of Templars threaten to destabilize the region. Ubi is promising a […]
One of this fall’s biggest high-profile releases – Mass Effect 3 – has been pushed back into 2012, developer BioWare announced today. While a specific reason was not given, the company issued a statement over the setback today, reinforcing its commitment towards quality. “The development team is laser focused on making sure Mass Effect 3 is the biggest, boldest and best game in […]
Sony Computer Entertainment chief Kaz Hirai has issued a lengthy 8-page response to concerns raised by the U.S. Congress earlier last week over the recent PSN security breach, which has left a total of 101 million accounts compromised. In the letter, Hirai sheds light on particulars of Sony’s findings, including a file planted by the attackers that read ‘We are […]
Square Enix has inked an agreement with developer Techland to publish its promising zombie-laden action RPG Dead Island. “Square Enix’s impressive distribution and marketing capabilities, combined with their proven success with launching top-notch AAA titles, makes them the absolute best partner for Dead Island,” said Deep Silver COO Geoff Mulligan. Formally unveiled in February of this year, the title places a heavy […]
Further investigation into the external intrusion that brought down PSN a couple weeks ago has revealed that Sony Online Entertainment’s operation may have suffered a similar fate. SOE released a statement today advising customers that personal details associated with all 24.6 million accounts may have been obtained in a cyber attack. This includes: name, address (city, state, zip, country), email address, […]