PlayStation Store Back Online – See Post #1 For Welcome Back Package Help

[Maximus]

SOE services going up in phases today: http://www.soe.com/securityupdate/re...nnouncement.vm

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2011 - 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.

SOE coming back online. PSN will be back soon.

[Grim Reaper]

i guess the psn will be back up very soon.

[Mavrick]

4th try now and the update keeps failing on me

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by Maximus

SOE coming back online. PSN will be back soon.

Good info Maximus! Thank you for the update! Let us prepare for the return of our Precious.

[Maximus]

Online matchmaking will be back at 1am UK time according to Eurogamer, I think they have it from an official source because that it the same time I heard yesterday when I posted my update.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

4th try now and the update keeps failing on me

Keep trying..Mine went though on the first attempt but it took a minute to download. The firmware servers are probably inundated right now.

[MerrickG]

I hope we get a lot of DOuble (or triple) XP weekends for games like red dead redemption or games like that.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Online matchmaking will be back at 1am UK time according to Eurogamer, I think they have it from an official source because that it the same time I heard yesterday when I posted my update.

Dude, this is gonna be sweet! MORTAL KOMBAT!!!

[nothing.sound]

so I guess it's officially back than

[DarchAmonNagar]

Damn it, I'm in bed but heck, I'm getting up to get this done

[Grim Reaper]

i hope we get a BIG update for the psn store... i just keep playing lego pirates until its back up. and, imagine how long it'll take people to sync their trophies.

[kashif]

What update? My PS3 dosent prompted me to download any update and when I try to sign in its the same old message that PSn is under maintenance! Please help that how can I see this update. Thanks.

[Wingman1977]

I'm just glad that mess of a thread got finally closed.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

i hope we get a BIG update for the psn store...

I hope so too!! I hope the Store is up running by Tuesday, just in time for the Honest Hearts DLC for 'ol New Vegas! Oh & L.A. Noire!

[Snicket]

Awwwww Yeah!!!!!!


Downloading now, glad to see that old thread was closed.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by kashif

What update? My PS3 dosent prompted me to download any update and when I try to sign in its the same old message that PSn is under maintenance! Please help that how can I see this update. Thanks.

You have to do a manual update via the Interweb under the System Update icon.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I'm just glad that mess of a thread got finally closed.

I'm gonna close you up!! JK JK JK

[DarchAmonNagar]

Downloading

[Icedburden]

I just finished Children of Men to find out that the rebirth of PSN is coming. Interesting.

[ChowSingChi]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Online matchmaking will be back at 1am UK time according to Eurogamer, I think they have it from an official source because that it the same time I heard yesterday when I posted my update.

Isn't that less than a half hour away?