Sunday, 1 May 2011

Sony: We're sorry!

Sony announced on Sunday that parts of the PlayStation Network will be back online this week and gamers will receive compensation for not being able to log on, due to the hacking of PSN.

Sony executives also apologized for the breach, and they're conducting a thorough and ongoing investigation into the matter and once the PlayStation Network is restored online, users will have to change their account passwords before being able to log into the service. The update will require users to change their passwords on the PS3 on which the account was activated, or through e-mail validation.

To thank customers for their patience and loyalty, Sony announced they would offer PlayStation Network users 30 days free membership in the PlayStation Plus service, which provides access to exclusive games, beta trials for games and other nice stuff.

Current subscribers to the PlayStation Plus service, don't worry. You will receive an additional 30 days for free. :)
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36 comments:

  1. ReesesX2 May 2011 at 00:53

    I actually didn't notice this, thanks for the info :]

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  2. TMH2 May 2011 at 00:54

    Oh yea, free playstation plus membership here I come.

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  3. Al3xaG2 May 2011 at 01:35

    30 free days for leaking peoples credit cards, yeah thats sounds fair right!

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  4. Kevin2 May 2011 at 01:53

    Xbox player/fan here, but atleast sony have finally taken the time to look at customer satisfaction for once in my view.

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  5. Toby Loll2 May 2011 at 02:04

    Steam ftw

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  6. JOUBZ2 May 2011 at 02:06

    i'm glad not using psn :)

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  7. Pony2 May 2011 at 02:06

    Thank God I bought prepaid cards.

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  8. sp3nny2 May 2011 at 02:12

    sony is done man

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  9. Vizard2 May 2011 at 02:12

    and this is why im with xbox, although the paying is annoying

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  10. HornyDragon2 May 2011 at 02:12

    Thanks goodness I'm playing the Wii

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  11. Raizoo2 May 2011 at 02:19

    Same here, wii ftw :p

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  12. lasewun2 May 2011 at 02:20

    they will never find "who" hacked psn

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  13. Lealeepo2 May 2011 at 04:08

    Well they had a lot of security weaknesses. Now they have it.

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  14. Xiism2 May 2011 at 04:38

    I'm sure the people hit would have have their money back :p

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  15. Mysterious Stranger2 May 2011 at 04:38

    Glad I don't play consoles.

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  16. Anonymous2 May 2011 at 05:02

    That is why I own a Xbox 360. I don't mind paying for a secure network. :D

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  17. Shabondama2 May 2011 at 05:39

    Sony is fucked up if every person affected makes an accusation :/

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  18. Patwa2 May 2011 at 07:15

    aff sony...

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  19. choikesta2 May 2011 at 07:17

    Thanks for info

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  20. Bob2 May 2011 at 07:18

    Join the PC master race and worry not!

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  21. Anonymous2 May 2011 at 07:42

    I'm with Bob!

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  22. DubbaDeeDoo2 May 2011 at 07:51

    FINALLY! Nice compensation, too. :)

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  23. Unknown2 May 2011 at 08:24

    At least it's something. I personally wouldn't see justice in causing Sony too much financial harm, as long as those responsible for security were fired

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  24. VenomForMasses2 May 2011 at 08:27

    The question is who has you credit card info...

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  25. Skimbosh2 May 2011 at 08:37

    30 days to tease you with their premium survey? It's almost as if they WANTED you to have your personal info stolen!

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  26. I am...2 May 2011 at 09:39

    30 days isn't enough. Give us a PS Classic game or something. BOO SONY!

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  27. Daniel2 May 2011 at 10:31

    we have to just wait and see the credit card scams that are comming.

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  28. munchies?2 May 2011 at 11:08

    Definitely a step in the right direction.

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  29. Th1s_1s_R4z0r2 May 2011 at 11:10

    Yeah im annoyed at sony. A lot .

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  30. Nom de Plume2 May 2011 at 11:12

    I think Sony handled the situation as well as could be expected and 30 days free is more than adequate compensation!

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  31. Spartan0942 May 2011 at 14:04

    It's always nice to see big Corporations not only admitting their mistakes, but also trying to fix the problem.

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  32. Splendid TV2 May 2011 at 14:52

    Sorry just dosn't cut it.

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  33. Unknown2 May 2011 at 15:05

    Sony knows how to make things better with even more free stuff! Woot!

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  34. Dave Benzene2 May 2011 at 15:19

    great for us, free month of psn+ and ive not even been online for weeks lol

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  35. Sean2 May 2011 at 15:47

    Meh...Sony should be able to do more than just give free subscription service. I want them to send everyone a PS3 :P

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  36. Mike Cripps3 May 2011 at 03:23

    screw sony :<

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