Sony has provided yet another update on the recent PlayStation Network downtime. This time, it’s really bad news for anyone who uses the service. Between April 17 and April 19, 2011, Sony discovered that certain PlayStation Network and Qriocity service user account information was compromised in connection with an illegal and unauthorized intrusion on network.
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Sony is looking to release two PlayStation certified tablets, names S1 and S2. According to the video below, the S1 looks like a iPad rival with very similar design, a 9.4 inch screen and a Tegra 2 CPU. The S2 looks more like a Nintendo DS rival with two 5.5 inch touchscreen panels and a 1024×480 display.
It’s been 7 days now since the PSN went offline, causing frustration for a lot of gamers. Sony released another update on the situation earlier, but its still bad news for gamers. Sony still doesn’t have timeframe on when the network will be up again, but they are working hard to get it up as soon as possible.
The PlayStation Network downtime has caused a lot of headaches to PS3 gamers, especially those who were eagerly to take part in the inFamous 2 beta. We’ve into day 7 of the downtime so inFamous 2 developer Sucker Punch had decided to stop handing out beta codes as they would be useless to the gamers who do receive them.
As you may know, the PSN services have been down for the past few days now meaning no online gaming over the Easter weekend. Sony have released an update on the issue, indicating its a problem with the network infrastructure. Sony are working around the clock to restore service, but it could be a few more days before the PSN is up again.
The PlayStation Network has been down since Wednesday, for what seems like some unscheduled maintenance work. However, it now turned out that the PSN was hacked so Sony took measures to protect the network by shutting it down to investigate the intrusion. Sony has today released an official statement about the downtime.
On the PSP Comic Store you can find new additions to the Batman range in the form of the first two issues of 1989 series Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. You can also find Invincible Iron Man Annual (2010), Transformers 3: Movie Prequel continues with Rising Storm #3, and a brand new series Transformers: Heart of Darkness.
PlayStation Plus members can benefit from new offers and free content in April’s mid-month update. The first mid month treat was the day-one discount from Ubisoft on Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes which came on the 13th. You can also get 100% discount on PSN title PAIN.
SCEE has confirmed that they are officially delaying the release of ICO/Shadow of the Colossus Collection and The Last Guardian from their respective launch timeframes of Spring 2011 and Holiday/Winter 2011. Sony will provide more information regarding release timing at a later date.
PlayStation Home is proud to announce a brand new client update to the platform this week. Version 1.50 is available to download now and it gives developers a suite of exciting new technology that enables them to create more sophisticated and realistic multiplayer gaming experiences for you.
