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It has been one of toughest PR tests in PlayStation history, but a new survey from consumer site GameSpot suggests that users are sticking with their PS3s despite the lengthy PSN outage. According to data obtained by the site’s GameStop Trax research division, 67 per cent of PS3 owners questioned …
Read More »No online for Dirt 3 on PS3
PS3 owners who rushed out to buy Codemasters’ new racer Dirt 3 yesterday have found that they are unable to access the online modes because of the ongoing PSN outage. Users need to redeem the in-box VIP Pass to unlock the title’s online features such as competitive multiplayer and YouTube …
Read More »Greek data loss confirmed by Sony
Sony has confirmed reports of a security breach on some of its Greek Sony Music Entertainment sites. "Sony Music Entertainment Greece learned late Sunday about a data breach involving certain Sony Music Greece websites," a statement read. "These sites, which were artist websites allowing fans to sign up for newsletters, …
Read More »PlayStation Store ‘not returning tomorrow’
Just moments after posting news of a possible return for the PlayStation Store in the next few hours, Sony has moved to quash the rumours. "PlayStation Network will undergo routine maintenance today," SCEE blog manager James Gallagher stated. "If you wish to play online during the maintenance, please ensure you …
Read More »PlayStation Store return imminent?
Sony has announced that PSN will be shut down for essential maintenance tonight between 16:00 and midnight. Throughout this time the following services will be unavailable – PC registration, account management and account registration. Those signed in before 16:00 will remain logged in and can continue as normal, though logging …
Read More »Sony predicts dramatic full-year loss
Embattled firm predicts a $3.2bn loss; PSN outage costs £100m
Read More »Industry will move on from PSN crisis
The PSN downtime has cost the games industry millions of pounds in lost revenue, while new releases have hit shelves untested. Yet Kalypso’s new business development director – and digital specialist – Charlie Barrett says this short term pain will ultimately benefit the games market. If measures are put in …
Read More »PSP Remasters coming to PS3
SCEJ has announced that it is to bring a number of PSP’s most successful titles to PS3. Called PSP Remaster, the games will receive a high definition makeover and, in some cases, stereoscopic 3D visuals. Some will also include additional content and extended online functionality. The games will be playable …
Read More »OPINION: Lesson learned for Sony
The ‘PSN crisis’ is thankfully over. The service is slowly rolling back out again, more secure than ever, and consumers have been handed some free content for the inconvenience. Material effects of the actual ‘pain’ are still undefined. Obviously, PSN downtime suspended both ongoing revenues from first and third-party games …
Read More »Sony repairs password hack
Company wants to clarify 'an exploit is not a hack' following ID theft
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