The PlayStation Network is currently experiencing issues affecting all PSN services, including online multiplayer and the PlayStation Store. Luckily, Sony is currently investigating the issue (as of 5:14 pm GMT), but the downtime is sure to disrupt your Friday evening gaming session.
A recent report from Sony has revealed that there are over 70 million monthly active users (MAU) on the PlayStation Network, with approximately 26.4 million PlayStation Plus subscribers. As for this year’s strategy, Sony is looking to sell a total of 78 million PS4s, and further increase PSN subscribers.
Sony has finally beefed up security on the PlayStation Network by introducing 2-Step Verification (2SV). Users can opt-in to 2SV to add an additional layer of security to their PSN Account. If you’re unfamiliar with 2SV, it’s basically a two step process that uses SMS to send time-limited, unique codes to your mobile to confirm your identity. This means that anyone trying to access your account would need to know your email / password, and have access to your mobile device.
The European PlayStation network is experiencing slower than usual download speeds according to users, and Sony has confirmed the report. This means that if you’re downloading a game or patch, it will take longer than usual to complete. Sony is aware of the issue and is currently investigating.
Sony today officially announced the BBC Sport app (something we reported yesterday), which will sit alongside BBC News and BBC iPlayer on the Sony Entertainment Network. The new app will launch on Sony BRAVIA and PlayStation 3 in time for Wimbledon 2012.
Over the weekend, PSN members were sent an email from Sony regarding the renaming of PlayStation Network (PSN) Accounts. From February 8th 2012, your PSN Account will be known as Sony Entertainment Network Account or SEN Account for short.
Over the weekend, PSN members were sent an email from Sony regarding the renaming of PlayStation Network (PSN) Accounts. From February 8th 2012, your PSN Account will be known as Sony Entertainment Network Account or SEN Account for short.
