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[Chronictank]

aw you can do game updates and get the latest fw but our region isn't up yet

 

[Ctuchik]

and so is SOE.

Well more or less, servers keeps crashing because everyone is trying to reset their password...

 

[Zenith.UK]

BBC News - Sony PlayStation relaunch begins

I just turned my PS3 on and tried to sign in.
It immediately asks for a system update to 3.61, which I allowed it to do.
And once the update was applied, I still couldn't sign in to PSN.

Once I can get in, I'm going straight to my profile info and stripping out as much info as possible.
Then I'm going to slam on a DAMN strong password unique for PSN.
Once that's done, I might actually allow the trophies I got while offline to sync.

I've also changed my login credentials on Steam to another strong unique password and activated Steam Guard (for extra authentication).

Finally I've changed the passwords on my primary email accounts to also be strong, unique and different from each other. Basically, if someone can now use pilfered information to access and take control of my gaming accounts, and the email addresses to authenticate them, then they're very determined and hats off to them.

 

[Ctuchik]

Then I'm going to slam on a DAMN strong password unique for PSN.

That's not gonna help if Sony allows themselves to get hacked again.

Hopefully that security firm cracked the whip and actually made it secured.

i'l see if i resub to EQ2 once the free month is up, i don't quite trust Sony enough to give them my new CC info.

 

[Zenith.UK]

That's not gonna help if Sony allows themselves to get hacked again.

Hopefully that security firm cracked the whip and actually made it secured.

i'l see if i resub to EQ2 once the free month is up, i don't quite trust Sony enough to give them my new CC info.

You took the key word to be strong.
The key word is unique. No other site uses the same password as the one for PSN.
In fact the password is now different for every site I have a login with (thank you LastPass).

 

[Chronictank]

I would have thought anyone in IT would be keeping passwords they use for sites with CC details different :S

The rest if they get compromised :shrug:

 

[Raven]

Just going to mod mine now and turn it into a proper media centre. Don't really care for Sony any more.

 

[MYstIC G]

That's really where I'm getting to with mine tbh Raven. I only just bought it but if I can't get my new Proliant NAS to compensate for the shitty playback support of the PS3 then it's getting a mod.

 

[Ctuchik]

You took the key word to be strong.
The key word is unique. No other site uses the same password as the one for PSN.
In fact the password is now different for every site I have a login with (thank you LastPass).

Yes sure, but unique password or not still won't help if Sony gets hacked again and steal your new CC info.

And there is a rumor going around that the hackers still(!) have limited access to the servers.

I don't know if i trust that but it's enough to at least worry me.

 

[Zenith.UK]

Yes sure, but unique password or not still won't help if Sony gets hacked again and steal your new CC info.

Yes it will.
I've stripped back ALL my info. My name is now just A A, my address is 1,A,UK and I have no CC info attached to my account.
As for new card info... I'm never using a card with them again.

That is what I've been hearing from all my friends who are on PSN. Never using a card with them again. Top-ups or vouchers only from now on.

 

[Ctuchik]

Well obviously i can't read...

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Want my free stuff tbh.

 

[megadave]

can you actually get PSN vouchers? when i was the sainsburys yesterday, one whole end of an aisle was full of vouchers but i couldnt see any playstation network ones.

 

[FuzzyLogic]

They exist but finding one appears to be a bit hit and miss.

Cheapest I found in stock were the £25 cards at gameplay, although you can't actually view the product page directly. I ended up adding the thing to my basket via the search pages 0o

Search at Gameplay - FREE UK Delivery

 

[megadave]

i really want to unlock Worms Armageddon

 

[Bodhi]

That's really where I'm getting to with mine tbh Raven. I only just bought it but if I can't get my new Proliant NAS to compensate for the shitty playback support of the PS3 then it's getting a mod.

Mine plays just about everything I throw at it.

/strokes PS3 Media Server.

User error tbfh.

Any news on what the free games will be a choice of?

Oh and I'll be quite happy to use my card in future on PSN. It's got fraud protection through the bank and I'm guessing after this Sony will probably be one of the safest places to leave any personal data. Lets face it if they let it get compromised again their internet security team will want taking out the back and shot (if they haven't been already).

 

[Yaka]

aye useing ps3 meida server and mkv2vob for keepers. tho if the hombrew side gets a media player on par with xbmc i may go that ways

 

[cHodAX]

Mkv playback works great in Showtime.

 

[Chronictank]

Now that certain PSN services have been restored and you’re once again enjoying online gaming, it seems a good time to confirm what is being offered as part of the Welcome Back programme.

Once we restore PlayStation Store, which will be just a little while longer, you will have the opportunity to claim your Welcome Back gifts. Please note that the Welcome Back programme is only available for those countries with access to PlayStation Store*.
All existing PlayStation Network members will be able to access the following from PlayStation Store*:

Two PS3 games from the following list:
LittleBigPlanet
Infamous*
Wipeout HD/Fury
Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
Dead Nation*

For those with PSP accounts, you will also be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list:

LittleBigPlanet PSP
ModNation PSP
Pursuit Force
Killzone Liberation*

- 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PS Plus subscribers*
- Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will be given 60 days free subscription.
- For existing Music Unlimited subscribers, you will be given 30 days free subscription.
- We are working on a Welcome Back offer in PlayStation Home and will share that when it is confirmed.

I would like to thank all of the developers and publishers involved in this programme for their support in making this happen. We certainly couldn’t have done it without you.
You will be able to access this content once PlayStation Store comes back online and we are doing everything we can to make that happen as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support and keep checking back on the blog for more information.
For eligibility for the welcome back programme consumers must be an account holder on 20 April 2011. Specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live. All existing PSN registrants have 30 days from when the welcome back programme goes live to redeem their content.
For the German market, InFamous and Dead Nation will be replace with Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings in the selection of PS3 games.
For the German market, Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation will be replaced with Everybody’s Golf 2 and Buzz Junior Jungle Party in the selection of PSP games. Killzone Liberation will not offer online gameplay functionality.
Access to the 30 days free PS Plus subscription is only available for those countries where PS Plus is offered. You will have access to the PS Plus content planned for May for 30 days. Access to the free games and exclusive features finishes at the end of the 30-day subscription period. Anything you buy with exclusive discounts, dynamic themes and premium avatars are yours to keep forever.

Details Of The Welcome Back Programme For SCEE Users – PlayStation.Blog.Europe

Freebies

 

[Yaka]

infamous and ratchet for me then, i had almost finished infamouse till i lost my disc

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Good choice of games that. Quality titles.

 

[Yaka]

list coulda been bigger tho, i guess infamouse and lpb are there to help sony shift infamous 2 and lpb2

 

[Ch3tan]

Meh, I'll implement their silly lockout firmware just for a free copy of infamous tbh. Damn you Sony!!!

 

[Zenith.UK]

Probably LBP and Infamous for me. I've already got WipeoutHD and I can't see myself getting into R&C or the other one.

 

[MYstIC G]

Mine plays just about everything I transcode for it.

Corrected. User error my arse.

 

[Raven]

just about everything

mmm. But not absolutely everything.

For example, battle of LA, no matter which copy you get hold of.

(and no I am not really interested in the wrongs and rights of movie piracy)

 

[Ctuchik]

I'm guessing after this Sony will probably be one of the safest places to leave any personal data.

Famous last words?

 

[ford prefect]

Famous last words?

As I said earlier in the thread, Sony will probably throw massive resources at their security issues now. They have a reputation to rebuild, and frankly anything but the highest security measures they can find/develop would be silly at this juncture. Of course exceptional security could also be seen as a challenge, especially if Sony continue on their current path.

 

[Ctuchik]

Yeah maybe so..

One thing i noticed tho is that SOE didn't just give a free month + whatever days for the games ppl were subscribed to, they opened up all games.

So currently DL'ing SWG to see if i still have my house there.. xD

 

[Raven]

As I said earlier in the thread, Sony will probably throw massive resources at their security issues now. They have a reputation to rebuild, and frankly anything but the highest security measures they can find/develop would be silly at this juncture. Of course exceptional security could also be seen as a challenge, especially if Sony continue on their current path.

It will be a massive target and it really wouldn't surprise me if they got busted open again.

As for the games on offer. They are about £5 each in game. Not really worth bothering with...