Neowin News Feed for: Playstation network

Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock released for PS3

Byron Hinson — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:27:08 +0100

Come face to face with some famous Doctor Who enemies such as the Cybermen, the Silence and the Daleks in the BBC's latest game released today for the PlayStation 3, Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock. Read more...

Scourge: Outbreak - Gallery and announcement

Byron Hinson — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:09:35 +0100

Scourge: Outbreak is a new third-person shooter game that will be released later this year on a host of formats. There will be four-player co-op, nine weapons and an XP system. The game is due Q3 2012 Read more...

Playstation Network to shut down for maintainance today

John Callaham — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:25:59 +0100

Sony has announced that the Playstation Network will be undergoing maintenance for about 13 hours today, starting at 9 am Eastern Time. The downtime will also affect official Playstation web sites. Read more...

New York removes sex offenders from online gaming services

Nathan Tsui — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:25:06 +0100

The state of New York has removed its registered sex offenders from the online gaming services of companies including Microsoft, Sony, Apple, Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Warner Bros. and Disney. Read more...

Proposed changes to Sony's PSN terms of service cleared by court

Paul Ferson — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:13:37 +0100

A court has cleared the way for Sony to change the Terms of Service for what is now known as its Entertainment Network (formerly PSN), arguing that users make a conscious decision to use the service. Read more...

PS Vita officially launches in US and Europe

John Callaham — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:47:58 +0000

Sony's next generation portable gaming console, the PS Vita, is now officially available in North America and Europe. PS Vita users can now also download free apps such as Netflix, Flickr and more. Read more...

Hope you're not SENtimental - PSN is getting more than a name change

Jake Durasamy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:02 +0000

So what's the big fuss? The PlayStation Network is getting a name change, right? Not quite - Sony has now confirmed that there's a little bit more to the story than that. Read more...

Nintendo Network to rival Xbox Live and the PSN

John Callaham — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:56:37 +0000

Nintendo has announced plans to launch the Nintendo Network, a new online gaming service for its 3DS portable game console and the upcoming Wii U console that could rival Xbox Live and the PSN. Read more...

Sony sued over new Playstation terms of service

John Callaham — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:40:36 +0000

A lawsuit has been filed against Sony, claiming that its new terms of service for its Playstation Network is unfair by not allowing users the right to file class action lawsuits. Read more...

Pre-Black Friday sales for Xbox Live and PSN users

John Callaham — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:50:20 +0000

Xbox 360 owners have some pre-Black Friday sales for a host of Xbox Live content starting today and PS3 games have some sales of their own for the Playstation Network. Read more...

Rumor: Sony to launch Internet-based cable TV service?

John Callaham — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:19:38 +0000

A new rumor from the Wall Street Journal claims that Sony is working on a plan to offer an Internet based cable TV service that could be accessed by Sony TVs, Blu-Ray players and the Playstation 3. Read more...

Sony disabling five-system game shares on PSN

Nathan Tsui — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:41:12 +0000

Past game shares will not be disabled, but starting November 18, 2011, a new policy goes into effect for all PlayStation Network accounts. Read more...

Playstation Network hit with another attack

John Callaham — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:59:20 +0100

Sony's Playstation Network has been hit by another outside attack with Sony admitting that about 93,000 PSN accounts may have been affected. Those accounts have been temporarily locked. Read more...

Xbox Live Arcade is losing indie developers, says 2D Boy

John Callaham — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:03:44 +0100

A new and massive editorial from one half of the game developer 2D Boy claims that Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade downloadable game platform is losing its appeal for talented indie developers. Read more...

Rumor: Big Playstation 3 announcement on October 5?

John Callaham — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:05:49 +0100

A rather mysterious YouTube video from Sony's Playstation division has been posted, showing hints of a number of Playstation 3 game franchises and a October 5 announcement date. Read more...

Playstation Home to get free first person shooter

John Callaham — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:19:01 +0100

When Sony revamps its Playstation Home virtual 3D world for the PS3 this fall it will be getting a free first person shooter, Bootleggers, that can be played in the world's Action Zone. Read more...

Playstation Network down for some users [Update]

John Callaham — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:41:02 +0100

Sony has admitted that some users are unable to access its Playstation Network online gaming service but so far there's no word on when full service will be restored. Read more...

Playstation Network's new terms of service bans class action lawsuits

John Callaham — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:03:07 +0100

A new revision of the terms of service for the Playstation Network appears to ban users from joining any new class action lawsuits filed against Sony for any legal disputes. Read more...

PS Vita to be released in Japan on December 17

John Callaham — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:49:38 +0100

Sony announced today that the PS Vita portable game console will be released in its native Japan on December 17. It also announced plans to let users pre-pay for its wireless 3G service. Read more...

Sony hires new global information security head

John Callaham — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:57:29 +0100

Sony has announced it has hired Philip R. Reitinger, a former member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to be its new head of the company's global information security and privacy division. Read more...