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True Blue 2.7 Update Let's You Know Who's Who

Posted May 26, 2012 at 8:35AM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: dongle firmware, jb2, tb, true blue

True Blue's been up and going lately these days. If your OCD keeps you worried about getting the latest updates, there's a new update available.


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NPD Report - Shitty Sales Overall, but at least someone doesn't totally suck!

Posted Apr 13, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Wii, PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: mass effect 3, NPD Group, video game sales

Sales are down in the industry and things are rough all over. But hey, Mass Effect 3 has done well for itself.


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PS3 Firmware 4.10 is alive

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: 4.10 firmware, ps3 browser, ps3 dropbox support, ps3 firmware update, sen, Sony

It's alive! It's alive! Oh wait, never mind SEN just crashed...try again later.


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Insomniac: We’re Finished With Resistance

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 8:45AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: insomniac, overstrike, resistance, resistance burning skies

Moving on to greener pastures it seems.


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Hey Everyone – Doom is Back on XBLA

Posted Jan 18, 2012 at 4:21PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: doom, id Software, xbla, ZeniMax

Back in October of 2010, Doom was removed from the Xbox Live Arcade lineup due to expiring rights. When Zenimax expired Id Software, it sort of threw all of the latter company’s franchises into the air. Of course, Zenimax did note that the games would return soon – which apparently means “In about a year.”

If you’ve been patiently waiting for Doom to show up on XBLA again, today is your day. You can download it right this very minute, for the low, low price of $5. It’s sort of amazing when you think of it – with all this innovation and all these million-dollar games, we’re still spending money on the game that basically invented the FPS genre.

If you’d like to download the game, here’s a link: Doom

Besides, Reddit is down. How else are you going to spend your day?

[Joystiq]

Doom’s extended hiatus from the digital delivery platform ends today.


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Scribblenauts Developer Dropping New iOS Game

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 2:52PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: 5th cell, angry birds, robot unicorn attack, run roo run, scribblenauts

5th Cell is prepping a brand new platformer, set for release this Thursday.

5th Cell recently brought its Nintendo DS hit, Scribblenauts, to Apple’s iOS software. The game was a smashing success, and even managed to topple Angry Birds from the top software slot for a couple of weeks. With performance like that, it’s no wonder that the development company is targeting their newest game, Run Roo Run, directly at the iOS market.

As you can see, Run Roo Run operates in much the same way as Robot Unicorn attack - your character automatically runs across the screen, and you have to collect goodies and avoid hazards as you go. The one major difference is that in lieu of scrolling across an infinite screen, your auto-running will be limited to one screen length. 5th Cell dubs this setup “microplatforming.”

You can expect to find a whopping 420 levels on launch day, with increasingly complex and difficult problems. Plus, you’ll unlock “extreme” versions of every level as you go, giving you a total of 840 levels to play. 5th Cell has promised 10 new levels every week, free of charge.

Not too shabby for mobile gamers, eh? Watch for Run Roo Run on the iTunes Store tomorrow, January 12.

[1Up]

5th Cell is prepping a brand new platformer, set for release this Thursday.


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Vita Sales Slump in Second Week

Posted Dec 28, 2011 at 4:04PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: 3ds sales, ps vita sales, ps3 sales, psp sales, wii sales

Despite getting off to a roaring start, the PS Vita has completely tanked at is rolls beyond the first seven days.

In Japan, PS Vita certainly made its presence known during its launch week. The device moved over 320,000 units – putting it on par with first-week 3DS sales and far outstripping the initial haul of the original PSP. But the momentum doesn’t seem to have carried beyond early adopters, as the device managed to sell only 72,000 units in its second week.

Now, 72,000 devices sold certainly isn’t a terrible number, but it’s worth noting that the Vita was outsold by the 3DS, Wii, PS3 and original PSP – not a great sign for a device that’s supposedly the next handheld revolution. Gamers just aren’t flocking to the system as Sony might have hoped.

The software numbers aren’t any better, with not a single Vita game breaking the top 20. Of course, it’s hard to get a bead on exactly how well Vita games are selling, since many are available for download through PSN and Sony has yet to release their sales figures.

Vita is still young and we’ll have to see how the whole thing plays out, but dropping from 320,000 sold to 72,000 sold in just one week (in the middle of the holiday rush) certainly isn’t a good omen.

What do you think? Do these numbers indicate a problem for Vita, or is it just the natural progression of a new device finding its feet?

[Joystiq]

Despite getting off to a roaring start, the PS Vita has completely tanked at is rolls beyond the first seven days.


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Direct2Drive Content Moving to GameFly

Posted Dec 27, 2011 at 1:15PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Direct2Drive, GameFly

The digital distribution platform is heading to GameFly’s client, although some of its games may be left behind.

Earlier this year, GameFly made a very smart decision by acquiring Direct2Drive and announcing their intention to launch into the digital distribution market. With retail sales falling and on-disc games becoming less viable (though still strong), it was a good move by a company that depends on hard copies of software to make its money.

Now, a few months after the announcement, we’re getting details on how exactly Direct2Drive will be implemented into the current GameFly system. Here’s what we know so far:

Direct2Drive will merge with the current GameFly client

Direct2Drive customers will have GameFly accounts created for them

Direct2Drive customers with existing GameFly accounts will have the two accounts merged

Customers are advised to download all previous purchases now, as there’s no guarantee the games will be available through GameFly

If you’re a current Direct2Drive user and you want more details on how the transition will go down, you should check out the official FAQ. It’s worth noting that current GameFly customers won’t see much of a change, and merged Direct2Drive customers won’t be give a subscription to the regular GameFly service unless they decide to pay for one.

What do you think of GameFly’s plan to merge the two services?

[1Up]

The digital distribution platform is heading to GameFly’s client, although some of its games may be left behind.


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Battlefield 3 Patches Only Available through Origin

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 3:02PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: battlefield 3, DICE, EA, origin

DICE confirms that there will be no standalone updater for the popular first-person shooter.

If you wanted some sort of standalone updater or a method for mirroring patches for Battlefield 3, you’re fresh out of luck – EA has confirmed that the only way players will be able to patch their game will be through Origin’s online service.

This naturally doesn’t affect PS3 and Xbox 360 gamers, whose patches are delivered directly to their consoles, but it does severely limit the way PC players can update their game. Slow updaters are nothing new to the industry, but most game companies provide some sort of alternate method for players to ensure everyone has a chance to get the patch in whatever way works best for them.

This is tough news for the fair amount of people reporting issues with Origin’s updater software – if you live in Australia, for example, you’re stuck with the terrible download speeds you’ve been getting. Maybe not a big deal for a small mechanics update, but for patches like the 3.5GB monstrosity pushed live this week you could be sitting out of the game for a couple of days.

EA has no plans to develop a separate mechanism for delivering patches, so if you want to keep Battlefield 3 up to date you’re just going to have to use Origin for the foreseeable future.

Did you have any issues with the recent patch?

[Ausgamers]

DICE confirms that there will be no standalone updater for the popular first-person shooter.


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QJ Homebrew Games and Utilities Showcase

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at 4:25PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: 3dsexplorer v0.89, ixtreme lt v2.0, my space invaders, nds homebrew, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, psp pluginmanager v4, wii homebrew, winskeet v111120, xbox 360 homebrew

There's a lot of great homebrew available for whatever console you choose to do your gaming on. Each and every week the QJ.net team will bring you a roundup of some of the most popular and useful homebrew downloads from our massive download vault.


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Nintendo: 3DS to invent "new genres"

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3D, christmas sales, iwata, Nintendo

Last time I checked, "Headache" was not a type of genre.


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PS3 Firmware 3.73 Live

Posted Oct 18, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: ps3 firmware 3.73, psn, sony updates

Sony looks to solve a few minor problems with a quick, simple update for your PS3 software.

If you love minor, behind-the-scenes updates to your gaming hardware, then today is certainly your day. Sony has just pushed firmware update 3.73 to the PSN servers, and while the download isn’t mandatory it’s probably something you should take part in just to ensure you’re as up to date as possible.

Of course, Sony is being purposefully vague in regards to what exactly the patch does, saying only "Stability during use of certain PS3 format software has been improved." This message should be familiar to PS3 owners, as it’s the same basic message they get any time firmware updates com along.

It is curious to see a firmware update released so quickly after the last one – it’s only been about a month since 3.72 – and I can only wonder if it has anything to do with the last batch of PSN account hacks. While Sony was adamant that their network wasn’t breached and the hackers were trying old data, it always makes me feel a bit odd to see a firmware push immediately after a confirmed attack. Of course, if a firmware update is critical for fixing PS3 problems, it’s usually not optional.

Either way, staying up to date on your firmware keeps your PS3 and its data a bit safer (except for when it bricks the console, but hey – that’s rare). Most of the time Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo will force you to update firmware, but in this case it looks like it’s largely up to you.

Do you ever get the feeling that a quick firmware rollout is in place to solve a problem you haven’t yet found out about?

Via ShackNews

Sony looks to solve a few minor problems with a quick, simple update for your PS3 software.


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Payday: The Heist Gets a New Release Date

Posted Oct 13, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: overkill software, payday: the heist, psn

After a brief, vague delay, Sony’s new FPS title gets a brand-new release date and may be headed to PSN sooner than you think.

If you’re one of the PS3 owners eagerly awaiting the release of Payday: The Heist, Sony has some good news for you this morning. Though the game suffered a strange delay earlier in the month, it looks like it was only minor – look for The Heist to be available on PSN as of October 18Th.

If you’ve already pre-ordered the game, you don’t need to do anything; the game will automatically download to your console on the 18th. If you haven’t, you can pick it up from the PSN store for $19.99. The PC version is still hanging in the wind, though it’s obvious we won’t be seeing it any time soon.

Payday: The Heist is designed to be played with another player; it’s a first-person-cooperative shooter. At launch, you can expect at least six different missions with more to come in the form of DLC later on down the line. I’ll let the game’s website describe what you’ll see in the game:

“As an intense, gritty and unapologetic episodic co-operative shooter, PAYDAY is packed with cocky attitude, epic Hollywood-inspired action and endless replayability. With six action-packed heists to complete at launch, players embark on a spectacular crime tour of heists, including shooting their way through a downtown bank vault robbery, trading hostages in an armored car hijacking and even a moonlit infiltration of a high-security headquarters.”

Sounds cool to me. Is anyone out there planning on playing this game, or is your October schedule already full?

Via GamePro

After a brief, vague delay, Sony’s new FPS title gets a brand-new release date and may be headed to PSN sooner than you think.


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Japanese charts: New Legend of Heroes debuts on top

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 10:26PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PSP Tags: Capcom, falcom, Japan, Media Create, Microsoft, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony

3DS continues to lead on the hardware side of things.


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Rage Gage and Modern Gaming Tech

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at 1:30PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: gaming inventions, indie gaming, ragegauge

Have you ever been so angry that it made you want to invent something? Meet the RageGage.


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New Rage Catalyst drivers out

Posted Oct 5, 2011 at 9:04AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: AMD, ATI, id Software, rage

New driver can lead to significant performance gains.


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Japanese charts: 3DS regains lead

Posted Sep 24, 2011 at 5:20AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Capcom, Japan, Media Create, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony, Square Enix

Dragon Quest Collection debuts on top of the software sales chart.


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Skyrim gets an M from ESRB

Posted Sep 20, 2011 at 3:23AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, ESRB, the elder scrolls v: skyrim

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has assigned a "Mature" rating to Bethesda Softworks' upcoming open-world RPG, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.


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XBL Indie Games launches Angry Fish

Posted Sep 20, 2011 at 2:42AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: angry fish, frozen software, Microsoft, xbl indie games

The anger moves from the skies to the waters. Angry Birds spin-off game, Angry Fish, has gone live on Xbox Live Indie Games.

Developed and published by Frozen Software, Angry Fish is, shall we say, almost an exact copy of Rovio's hit title. Except, obviously, for the bit where instead of birds, there are fish.

Notwithstanding the obvious copy, it actually looks to be a pretty fun game in and of itself. I don't quite understand what the cat is doing underwater, but oh well. Whatever suits them.

Angry Fish is now out on the XBL Indie Games, and is available for 80MS Points. I kinda doubt it will achieve the success that Angry Birds has (definitely no movie rights are anywhere in sight for Angry Fish), but since Microsoft still hasn't got them birds on board, unlike the PSN, this will have to do for now.

Via [Xbox]

The anger moves from the skies to the waters.


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Japanese charts: PS3 is back at number one

Posted Sep 17, 2011 at 5:36AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PS3 Tags: Capcom, Japan, Media Create, Namco Bandai, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony

Top four software titles helps Sony's home console to take back the number one spot.


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PoV: PS Vita's Japanese launch lineup is impressive

Posted Sep 15, 2011 at 8:44AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PoV Tags: Sony, vita

When the PlayStation Vita arrives in Japan this December, it will be backed up by 26 strong titles that spans different genres to cater to a wide range of taste. But is it enough to make the system succesful or still lacks the punch?


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Japanese charts: 3DS holds top spot

Posted Sep 10, 2011 at 3:34AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, Wii, PS3, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Capcom, Japan, Marvelous, Media Create, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony

Marvelous and VanillaWare's latest PSP action RPG Grand Knights History debuts at number one on the software charts.


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Borderlands Btest 1.42 released

Posted Sep 10, 2011 at 2:47AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: borderlands, Gearbox Software, patch, Steam

Gearbox Studios' surprise hit shooter of 2009 has received a new update today, adding an experimental stat-tracking service for Steam players and more.


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Deus Ex ships two million

Posted Sep 9, 2011 at 11:22PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: deus ex: human revolution, Eidos Montreal, news, Square Enix

Upcoming "Missing link" downloadable content trailer outed.


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New listing spotted for Valkyria Chronicles 3

Posted Aug 29, 2011 at 10:02AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: Sega, valkyria chronicles 3

The CANVAS-powered PSP title has been out in Japan for over half a year now, but it looks like Sega isn't done with it just yet.


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Rage developer id explains importance of DLC

Posted Aug 28, 2011 at 11:30AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: id Software, rage

id wants to make sure the DLC they release is what players want.


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Gearbox: Fox has given us a lot of freedom for Aliens: Colonial Marines

Posted Aug 22, 2011 at 11:48AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Gaming, Wii U Tags: 20th century fox, aliens: colonial marines, Gearbox Software

Gearbox Software has been very enthusiastic about Aliens: Colonial Marines, and it seems some of that stems from the freedom that 20th Century Fox has given them so they can create a plausible entry in the Aliens series.


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ESRB details Dark Souls

Posted Aug 15, 2011 at 11:29AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: dark souls, ESRB, From Software, Namco Bandai

Expect to encounter zombies, demons, giant spiders and multi-headed dragons as you try to lift the undead curse and survive the dark fantasy world.


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Rock Band 3 gets re-release with peripherals

Posted Aug 11, 2011 at 11:24PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 Tags: Harmonix, Mad Catz, rock band 3

Harmonix have teamed up with Mad Catz Interactive to re-release Rock Band 3 this holiday season.


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PS3 firmware Update v3.70 incoming

Posted Aug 9, 2011 at 10:33PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: firmware update, ps3 firmware, psp firmware, Sony

Includes auto cloud game saves and Trophy sync features.


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PoV: 3DS games are too expensive

Posted Aug 9, 2011 at 5:40PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PoV Tags: Billy Pidgeon, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony

Analyst Billy Pidgeon was right in calling for a price drop on 3DS games.


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id Software explains why Rage won't be on the Wii

Posted Aug 6, 2011 at 4:45AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Wii U, Wii Tags: id Software, rage, todd hollenshead

id Software is not interested in bringing their latest project, Rage, onto Nintendo's current console. The reason...


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Move.me app for the PS3 detailed

Posted Jul 26, 2011 at 11:31PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3 Tags: move me, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Sony

Sony has revealed more info about Move.me, a new software application built for the PS3 and gives gamers, researchers, students, and programmers "access to PlayStation Move’s technology for developing apps beyond traditional gaming - physical therapy, sports rehabilitation, or education."


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PlayStation Store US Update - 07/26/11

Posted Jul 26, 2011 at 9:22PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: PlayStation Network, PlayStation Store, Sony

A massive THQ sale, more price drops, the latest PlayStation Plus contents, a new server application that utilizes the PlayStation Move and a demo of No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise, are just some of the highlights of this week's North American PlayStation Store update.


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Battlefield 3 Alpha trial FAQ released

Posted Jul 26, 2011 at 5:49AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: battlefield 3, DICE, Electronic Arts

DICE has revealed more details about Battlefield 3's upcoming Alpha trial and Beta test.


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Design your own shield and win Dark Souls stuff

Posted Jun 27, 2011 at 5:12PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: dark souls, From Software, Namco Bandai

Better get your creative juices flowing.


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Watch: Touch controls in Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Posted Jun 20, 2011 at 6:21PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Sony Bend, uncharted: golden abyss

Check out the game's latest trailer past the jump.


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E3 2011: PlayStation branded 3D-TV announced

Posted Jun 8, 2011 at 11:42PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3 Tags: e3 2011, Sony

Sony has unveiled its first ever PlayStation branded television at E3.


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Sony releases PlayStation Vita FAQs

Posted Jun 7, 2011 at 11:33PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: e3 2011, playstation vita, ps vita, Sony

Sony has released more information about the PlayStation Vita today in order to help answer some of the frequently asked questions by customers on the upcoming PSP successor.


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PS3 firmware 3.65 released

Posted Jun 7, 2011 at 2:34AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3 Tags: firmware update, ps3 firmware, Sony

Head's up to all PlayStation 3 owners! Sony has released "an optional system software update" for the PS3.


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Final Fantasy V sets course for U.S. PSOne Classics release

Posted May 29, 2011 at 2:02PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: ESRB, final fantasy v, psone classics, Square Enix, squaresoft

Final Fantasy VI will not be the only classic Final Fantasy game PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable gamers can look forward to.


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Sony responds to US Congress over PSN breach

Posted May 4, 2011 at 8:57PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: Kazuo Hirai, PlayStation Network, ps3 hack, Sony

The U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing in Washington, DC earlier today regarding the recent PlayStation Network security breach, in which, Kazuo Hirai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sony Computer Entertainment America, submitted written answers to address the questions posted by the subcommittee about the "large-scale, criminal cyber-attack" they have experienced.


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Kaz Hirai takes front and center, apologizes

Posted May 1, 2011 at 12:57AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3 Tags: Kazuo Hirai, Sony

It takes a lot of guts, among other things, to acknowledge that your company royally screwed up its consumers, but it takes much, much more to accept full responsibility for it, and utter the words "I'm sorry."

Kazuo Hirai, Sony's executive deputy president, has finally taken the stage for the much-awaited press conference dealing with the after-effects of the damaging hack on the PlayStation Network service. As soon as they did, they wasted no time saying sorry, bowing in front of the press as they did.

"This criminal act against our network had a significant impact not only on our consumers, but our entire industry," he said. "These illegal attacks obviously highlight the widespread problem with cyber-security. We take the security of our consumers' information very seriously and are committed to helping our consumers protect their personal data. In addition, the organization has worked around the clock to bring these services back online, and are doing so only after we had verified increased levels of security across our networks."

On April 19th, the PSN was hacked by a yet unidentified person/ group, putting at risk personal details of the 77 million strong subscribers. It wasn't only until a week-long internal investigation in the matter that the company divulged to the public the fact that their accounts may have very well been compromised.

Because of this major security breach, which he characterized as "highly sophisticated", Sony has now decided to move their servers from San Diego, California to another data center, which should have better security. They are also said to be working on adding in more security systems, bringing in automated software management and enhanced levels of data encryption to further keep vital information confidential and tightly secured.

Just before the press conference started, members of the press were handed out notes listing down the compensation package that Sony has in store for its customers. This includes free downloadable content as well as month-long free access to services like the PlayStation Plus and Qriocity.

Hirai also responded to queries regarding the US Congress inquiry, to which he guaranteed that he will be answering the questions. He also promised that the PSN service should be back up sometime next week, although not giving any specific date or time.

Sony also stressed the importance of keeping vigilant in regards to the the credit card accounts linked to the PSN. Out of the 77 million subscribers, they confirmed that 10 million cards are linked to the service. Although he claims that they have not encountered any reports about actual damages due to fraudulent use of PSN-linked credit card accounts, they still advice that account holders keep a watchful eye on it.

Once the PSN is back up, Hirai also adviced for users to change their passwords immediately.

Kazuo Hirai was joined by other Sony execs, namely senior vice president and chief information officer Shinji Hasejima, and senior vice president of corporate communications Shiro Kambe. Hirai bowed and apologized once more to the audience upon closing his press statement.

Via [Venture Beat]


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Rumor: PSN outage due to rebug custom firmware

Posted Apr 25, 2011 at 10:32PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, PS3 Tags: Custom Firmware, Mathieulh, PlayStation Network, ps3 hack, Sony

According to PSX-Scene moderator chesh420, Sony was forced to shut down the PlayStation Network due to a "rebug" custom firmware which allowed users to use fake credit card accounts and download PSN contents for free.


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These will be your weapons in Rage

Posted Apr 10, 2011 at 11:03AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, id Software, rage

Get to know a few of the weapons found in the game in the GameTrailers video embedded past the jump.


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Burnout Crash revealed

Posted Apr 3, 2011 at 9:14PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: burnout crash, criterion, Electronic Arts

An Australian classification board has a rating for a possible new "multi platform" Burnout game from Electronic Arts.


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Cars 2 PS3 features 4-player split-screen in 3D

Posted Apr 3, 2011 at 1:49AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3 Tags: avalanche software, cars 2, Disney, Pixar

Disney/Pixar's latest spy themed racing sequel will be presented in full 3D exclusively for the PS3.


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Watch: Kinect does the PS3, plays Killzone 3

Posted Mar 21, 2011 at 5:42AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: killlzone 3, kinect, kinect hack

Check out coder Shantanu Goel's Kinect PS3 hack in action, as he was able to use Microsoft's Xbox 360 motion sensor to work with Sony's console, navigate through the XMB and even play Killzone 3 using only his body movements.


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Rein: Playing on NGP is 'a ridiculously compelling experience'

Posted Mar 9, 2011 at 9:41AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Epic Games, next generation portable, rein, Sony

Having dual analog sticks really makes a difference, says Epic VP.


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Riccitiello: Mass Effect 2 PS3 was a successful experiment

Posted Mar 8, 2011 at 1:42PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS3 Tags: BioWare, Electronic Arts, mass effect 2

Mass Effect 2 did "very, very well" on PS3, says EA boss.


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