Entries in 'network' (140)

PSN restoration delayed, free games confirmed

PSN restoration delayed, free games confirmed

Tuesday May 3rd – that's the day first earmarked by Sony for the return of PSN. But as of today, Saturday May 7th, we're still none the wiser as ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2011 at 8:44PM in News
PSN testing 'in final stages'

PSN testing 'in final stages'

While remaining tight lipped about a specific return date for PSN, Sony has indicated that it has entered the final stages of testing its rebuilt console service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2011 at 11:52AM in News
Hackers planning fresh PSN attack?

Hackers planning fresh PSN attack?

With PSN seemingly on the verge of a return to service, worrying rumours have emerged online claiming that Sony is being targeted for a third PSN attack this weekend.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2011 at 11:00AM in News
OPINION: PSN breach is bad for digital but good for High Street

OPINION: PSN breach is bad for digital but good for High Street

For all the headlines in recent years about digital destroying traditional retail, the recent PSN crisis sees us return to reality.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2011 at 10:12AM in News

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Stringer's position under threat

Stringer's position under threat

The positions of both chief executive SIr Howard Stringer and corporate executive officer and executive VP Kaz Hirai are under threat as a result of the ongoing PSN saga.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2011 at 1:56PM in News
Sony: CC details are not for sale

Sony: CC details are not for sale

PlayStation Network operator Sony has dismissed claims that hackers who obtained user information from its servers have been trying to sell the data on the black market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2011 at 9:38AM in News
Hirai to brief press on PSN breach

Hirai to brief press on PSN breach

Sony's deputy president Kaz Hirai will host a media briefing tomorrow to address the issues surrounding the PSN saga – the first time a senior executive has spoken about the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2011 at 3:50PM in News

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First PSN lawsuit is filed

First PSN lawsuit is filed

A US man has filed a lawsuit against Sony following the PSN hacker attack and user data leak that has seen the service shut down for over a week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 28th 2011 at 1:00PM in News
Geohotz: PSN hack 'is not cool'...

Geohotz: PSN hack 'is not cool'...

The hacker who arguably set the ball rolling on events that eventually lead up to the collapse of PSN last week has denied involvement in the breach – but has ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 28th 2011 at 12:46PM in News
Sony dates speculative PSN return

Sony dates speculative PSN return

PlayStation platform holder Sony has confirmed that it hopes to have some PSN services back online by May 3rd.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 28th 2011 at 10:40AM in News

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EA pleased with ME2 digital sales

EA pleased with ME2 digital sales

John Riccitiello, the CEO of publisher EA, has said that the digital version of Mass Effect 2 that was released on Sony's PSN has been a success for several reasons.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2011 at 9:40AM in News
Namco lays out digital and mobile battleplan

Namco lays out digital and mobile battleplan

Publisher Namco Bandai is working on Android, iPad, and iPhone versions of its biggest franchises.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 14th 2011 at 2:10PM in News
Time called on Wii's Rock Band Network

Time called on Wii's Rock Band Network

Develop Harmonix has called time on the Wii arm of the Rock Band Network. From tomorrow, no new content will be released on the service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 17th 2011 at 12:13PM in News

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More on-demand retail hits due for PSN

More on-demand retail hits due for PSN

Sony plans to expand the range of retail titles that are available to download on the PlayStation Store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 24th 2010 at 1:45PM in News
Ghostbusters sequel skips retail

Ghostbusters sequel skips retail

A sequel to Atari’s 2009 console hit Ghostbusters: The Video Game will skip retail altogether and instead be released on Xbox Live, PSN and PC.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 2nd 2010 at 3:33PM in News
BAFTA reveals Social Network Game category

BAFTA reveals Social Network Game category

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced that next February’s gaming awards will include a brand new category – Social Network Game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2010 at 11:26AM in News
Social games market to hit $1.5bn in 2014

Social games market to hit $1.5bn in 2014

The total value of the social network games market will reach $1.5bn by 2014, according to a new report from Screen Digest.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 20th 2010 at 1:20PM in News
PlayStation division posts $889m loss

PlayStation division posts $889m loss

Sony’s Network Product and Services Division, the home of its PlayStation operations, has reported a $889m loss for the year ending March 31st 2010, a year-on-year decrease of 10.2 per ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2010 at 11:29AM in News
PSN problems plague Stimulus launch

PSN problems plague Stimulus launch

A technical problem on the European arm of Sony’s PlayStation Network has prevented thousands of gamers from getting their hands on the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2010 at 1:21PM in News
CVG posts record audience growth

CVG posts record audience growth

Over 2m gamers visited Future’s CVG.co.uk last month, a year-on-year rise of 68 per cent.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 22nd 2010 at 3:26PM in News
GAME’s digital battle cry

GAME’s digital battle cry

Leading UK video games retailer GAME has outlined its ongoing strategy that it hopes will increase the amount of its revenue that stems from its digital business.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 21st 2010 at 5:46PM in News
Apple risks developers' wrath

Apple risks developers' wrath

Apple can hardly be described as a developer’s closest friend at the best of times, but two key announcements that emerged from last night’s Apple iPhone OS4 preview are likely ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2010 at 4:09PM in News