PSN DOWN WTF?!1


Sorry, wanted to post it. :p Hopefully Sony will get things back up later today. Don't really care about online as much; however, i just want the store back so i can redeem the rest of my MK Kodes. :p
 
Ok, new info.
Sony said:
Today our global network and security teams at Sony Network Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment began the final stages of internal testing of the new system, an important step towards restoring PlayStation Network and Qriocity services.
As previously mentioned, we’ve been working around the clock to rebuild the network and enhance protections of your personal data. It’s our top priority to ensure your data is safe when you begin using the services again.
We understand that many of you are eager to again enjoy the PlayStation Network and Qriocity entertainment services that you love, so we wanted you to be aware of this milestone and our progress. We will provide additional updates as soon as we can.
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edit from Kotaku.com

Sony also specified its plans to offer complimentary identify theft protection services to PSN and Qriocity account holders. In the United States, Sony plans to offer identity protection firm Debix, Inc.'s "AllClear ID Plus" free to PlayStation Network and Qriocity account holders for 12 months from the time an account holder registers for the program.

Here's what that entails.

  • Cyber monitoring and surveillance of the Internet to detect exposure of an AllClear ID Plus customer's personal information, including monitoring of criminal web sites and data recovered by law enforcement. If his/her personal information is found, the customer will be alerted by phone and/or email and will be provided advice and support regarding protective steps to take. The customer will also receive monthly identity status reports. Debix works with an alliance of cyber-crime experts from the government, academia and industry to provide these services.
  • Priority access to licensed private investigators and identity restoration specialists. If an AllClear ID Plus customer receives an alert, or otherwise suspects that he/she may be the victim of identity theft, the customer can speak directly, on a priority basis, with an on-staff licensed private investigator, who will conduct a comprehensive inquiry. In the case of an identity theft, the customer can work with an identity restoration specialist to contact creditors and others, and take necessary steps to restore the customer's identity.
  • A $1 million identity theft insurance policy per user to provide additional protection in the event that an AllClear ID Plus customer becomes a victim of identity theft. This insurance would provide financial relief of up to $1 million for covered identity restoration costs, legal defense expenses, and lost wages that occur within 12 months after the stolen identity event.
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I'm not exactly sure when it comes to the timing of SOE breach. I know SOE was running normally after PSN breach and then was shut down suddenly 4 days ago.

Another interesting info from Sony:
We will be offering PSN users the opportunity to select two PS3 games from a list of five, as well as offering PSP users the opportunity to choose two games from a list of four. We will let you know exactly what games are available very soon.
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I hate humans =/ if anyone here is a non-human being let me know so I can add you, I'm mostly a demon though sometimes I'm more of a super beast
 
CNET Reported they received a note from an observer of the IRC channel the hacker group will launch an massive attack on PSN next week. I recommend everyone change their credit card numbers and bank info etc. Some ppl ain't sweating it though i hear they say it's pretty fun outside of PSN also. The weather is getting real nice who wants too be locked up in the house gaming all day....
 
Ring said:
We will be offering PSN users the opportunity to select two PS3 games from a list of five, as well as offering PSP users the opportunity to choose two games from a list of four. We will let you know exactly what games are available very soon.
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Where was this? And what is this?
 
you know.. i gotta say.. just posting the news on the blog.. is freakin weak. especially when there are game journalism sites out there. this news should be given to all relevant spaces, not just the blog. this news should be in Variety on gamasutra, eurogamer, ign, gamespot... hell kotaku even. most if not all are just getting this information from the blog. and that's just weak.

i'm sorry. but, that's just wrong. hell, at least send me an email where i can find relevant information quickly.

having said that...
this network outage doesn't really affect me anyway since i don't really play online nor care to.. it's more my information then anything. not really bothered by the credit card thing but my email, address, and name... that's something to be more interested about.
 
Hmm this isn't really "news", everyone knew that already. This is a part of the "Welcome back" program, they just specified some info about the free downloadable content which will be included on top of the free PSN+ subscription. When they release the details of the program I'm sure every major gaming site will get it.

For most people the worst thing is that they keep updating the blog with useless info on PSN status. They do it just for the sake of updating and letting people know that they're doing something but not giving any details.
 
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