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[mintylurb]

WTF, my brother who doesn't browse internet forums knew about this before me.

Kag's brother has better sauce than her ;0

 

[Professor Beef]

So Home is last? We're never going to get that dance party.

 

[03sho]

Off to bed now. Hope it's back up when I wake up!

EDIT: Will wait 20 mins and see if Eurogamer are right

 

[Kung Fu Grip]

And here we go.

All that will be within days right?

 

[Rewrite]

Omfg. It's finally coming back!

 

[GavinGT]

I knew they'd try to get it back well before Tuesday's new releases. Hopefully things go smoothly. I sort of doubt it, though.

 

[Soma]

Is the PS Home dance-off still on?

 

[polyh3dron]

Woah it's really happening during the weekend... Meltdowns predicted...

Yep, Sony just trolled GAF big time.

 

[H_Prestige]

I hope their servers are ready for the inevitable overload.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

firmware download
http://djp01.ps3.update.playstation...f446810aabec0af1340c02d852e4118c/PS3UPDAT.PUP

beginning in the Americas
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Thanks!

 

[macewank]

All that will be within days right?

Should be today. The rest, like the store, is rumored to be by the end of the month

 

[bitoriginal]

Bastard keeps stopping at 18%...

 

[Kifimbo]

PR:

Sony Online Entertainment Restores Game Services

Services Return Following Implementation of Increased Security Measures; Consumer Data Protection a Full-Time, Company-Wide Commitment

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced today that restoration of its game services will begin today. The phased restoration will include the return of nearly all of SOE's portfolio of online games, the reinstatement of SOE's game forums and websites, and added functionality to require players to reset their passwords.

Increased Security Measures

As the result of a criminal cyber-attack on the company's network, SOE shut down its game services in order for the company to undertake an investigation and incorporate rigorous enhancements to the overall security of the network infrastructure. SOE worked with several outside respected security firms during the course of implementing significant security measures that strengthen safeguards against unauthorized activity and provide customers with greater protection of their personal information.

SOE made enhancements to overall data security as well, including updating and adding advanced security technologies, additional software monitoring, performing new penetration and vulnerability testing, and increased levels of encryption.

"Our main priority is the safety and security of our customers' personal information," said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. "We are making consumer data protection a full-time, company-wide commitment, and have applied enhanced security technologies so that our customers can feel protected and confident about playing our games."

Hirai added, "We are committed to delivering secure and entertaining games for players of all ages and thank each of our players for their patience and support during this difficult time."

SOE will also be offering its customers a "Welcome Back" program that includes special game content and services to all registered Station Account holders. As part of this program, players will receive 30 days of additional game time plus one day for each day SOE's services were down. The details of this program are available at http://www.soe.com/securityupdate/welcomeback/.

For more information about the SOE network intrusion and restoration, please visit http://www.soe.com/securityupdate.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, PlanetSide®, Free Realms®, Clone Wars Adventures™, and DC Universe Online™, SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for virtually all platforms, including the PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System, Personal Computer, mobile and social networks. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of the interactive entertainment space through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit www.soe.com.

 

[Carl]

“Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) and Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) will today begin a phased restoration by region of PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. The phased restoration will be on a country by country basis beginning in the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.

The first phase of restored services for North America and Europe will include:

Sign-in for PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, including the resetting of passwords.
Restoration of online gameplay across PlayStation 3 and PSP.
Playback rental video content, if within rental period, of PlayStation Store Video Store on PS3, PSP and Media Go.
Q Music Unlimited, for current subscribers, on PS3 and PC.
Access to third party services such as VidZone and MUBI.
‘Friends’ category on PS3, including Friends List, Chat Functionality, Trophy Comparison, etc.
PlayStation Home.”

Bam.

so who won, Wario?

 

[GodofWine]

In possibly 30 minutes, I can begin ignoring my family and fatherly duties...

Should I try BLOPS or Warhawk....OMG, decisions....I want to be the only person online in a game...Resistance 1 it is!!

 

[Jeels]

Downloading now. This is great. Weekend redeemed.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Is the PS Home dance-off still on?

I would so be there if we all decided to show. Would break the server but who gives a shit, this is GAF we talking about up in this son of the bitch.

 

[Metalmurphy]

So Home is last? We're never going to get that dance party.

No, all those servers will be up on the first phase.


Second phase probably includes PSN Store.

 

[Edgeward]

Now, press the button and give me my online, Sony!

 

[Zombie James]

So it'll still be a while before we get our PSN+?

 

[pharmboy044]

I knew they'd try to get it back well before Tuesday's new releases. Hopefully things go smoothly. I sort of doubt it, though.

There going region by region so I think they'll be okay.

 

[Doctor West]

My loins are ready

 

[moramo]

Link For EU Update?

 

[Amir0x]

CAN I REGISTER PORTAL 2!?

 

[CadetMahoney]

who wins the bet thing Wario made?

 

[RustyNails]

Congrats to Sony. Hopefully everything goes without a hitch and Kaz's chances of being the next CEO remain intact.

 

[StuBurns]

Thanks for posting alr1ghtstart.

Link For EU Update?

Updates are for anyone I believe.

 

[JABEE]

I'm ready. It's been far too long.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Which game will be the one to take our gaming virginity from this PSN outage?!?! Acrobatic Cars or something online here! Not sure but I'm excited.

Amir0x, ready dat Portal 2 ass!

CAN I REGISTER PORTAL 2!?

lol right on time!

 

[Combichristoffersen]

The store, Sony, where is the store. I want the store.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Just stopped Motostorm: Apocalypse and came into this thread. Good timing.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Link For EU Update?

They're all the same.

 

[alr1ght]

who won?

 

[Hellshadow]

figures that it comes back up during the yankees-redsox game p

 

[AceBandage]

Itchin to play some WARHAWK!

 

[Rebel Leader]

IMPORTAN QUESTION

is the GAF dance still gonna happen? If so, we need someone to set it up

 

[LiquidMetal14]

The store, Sony, where is the store. I want the store.

What about Tong Poh!?!?

 

[H_Prestige]

The store, Sony, where is the store. I want the store.

You can't handle the store!

 

[RPGCrazied]

Am I the only one that wants the store back asap?

 

[iFootball]

Edit: old nm...

 

[Professor Beef]

No, all those servers will be up on the first phase.


Second phase probably includes PSN Store.

Ohhh, ok. I wonder if I still have my game-unlocked clothing if I deleted all the Home stuff?

 

[iNvid02]

my body IS NOT READY

been out for too long, i dunno what to do

 

[mintylurb]

who won?

We all did, my man. Now I won't have to sell my ps3.

 

[TheSeks]

CAN I REGISTER PORTAL 2!?

In an hour if Eurogamer is right. Steam/PSN only needs the login, not the store. So you're good to go, man.

Finally, I can trophy whore Steam/PSN Portal at the same time. !

 

[DontTouchMe]

I'm installing the update and my PS3 is occasionally making popping noises, should I be worried?

 

[androvsky]

And the first I would use! It was an unscheduled FW update they had to design under a lot of pressure. I'm suspicious!

The PSN code is probably the only part of the firmware they touched, so the worst that should happen is you have issues signing into PSN. lol.

 

[Jonnyboy117]

This was by far the fastest PS3 update I've ever gotten. Maybe they have improved that process somehow.

 

[Amir0x]

oh god yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee PORTAL 2

 

[kamorra]

Link For EU Update?

Hey a Guy Fawkes avatar. I think that mask is pretty popular at GAF right now.

 

[LiK]

CAN I REGISTER PORTAL 2!?

nope