The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of May 23rd, 2011.... read more
Found in: Games, NewsWarning: PSN Password Exploit Leaves Accounts at Risk
According to a report by Nyleveia, an exploit could allow a third party to change your PSN password using only the registered e-mail address and date of birth. The report has been substantiated by Eurogamer, who claims to have seen video evidence of the exploit in action.... read more
Found in: Games, NewsSony Announces PSN "Welcome Back" Incentives
After the initial fallout from the PlayStation Network fiasco, Sony promised its users a number of “welcome back” incentives as an apology once the service was back up and running. Over the weekend, service was finally restored to the PSN, and now Sony has announced the gifts players will receive.... read more
Found in: Games, NewsPSN Update: Service Restored
After 23 days of downtime, Sony finally began the process of bringing the PlayStation Network back online. Late Saturday night, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai released a statement informing players that PSN and Qriocity service would be up and running shortly in most regions.... read more
Found in: Games, NewsHackers Attack Eidos and Deus Ex Community Sites
If you’re a member of the Deus Ex: Human Revolution or Eidos Interactive community sites, looks like its time to change your passwords again. Hackers, possibly the same ones behind the PSN security breach, have attacked the two sites, gaining access to users’ personal information.... read more
Found in: Games, NewsPSN Update: Service Expected By May 31
The PlayStation Network has been down for nearly three weeks now, and despite previous reports, it doesn’t look to be back any time soon. Sony is currently assessing the extent of the damage and testing new security measures, but it could be as late as May 31 before regular service is restored, according to current reports.... read more
Found in: Games, NewsAccountability: Xbox Live and The Playstation Network
It was about nine in the morning on Easter Sunday. I was halfway through brushing my teeth when I remembered, quite spontaneously, that on the next day my Xbox Live Gold account would automatically renew for another twelve months. I had received the email from Microsoft a month earlier, warning me they would be using my credit card to take another $80 from my bank account and, at the time, I thought little of it.... read more
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