Sony Claims It Told Users of PSN Info Breach
Immediately

post from The Escapist : Latest News on 26 April 2011 11:26:00 PM. © The Escapist : Latest News

Sony didn't tell PSN users that personal information had been compromised right away because it took some time to figure out what happened.

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Sony starting damage control for PSN outage

post from Gaming Nexus on 26 April 2011 11:11:00 PM. © Gaming Nexus

by: Dan Keener
NEWS - Patrick Seybold has posted another update this evening to the PlayStation Blog with some clarification of the timing of the when and what involving the intrusion and subsequent data exposure that Sony suffered. In what amounts to a bit of damage control from the heat that Sony has been taking, Seybold pointed out that it does take some time from the point a breach is identified until it is found out exactly what may have been compromised. Seybold’s statement including a link to a FAQ, which is more of a point-by-point of the letter that was e-mailed to affected subscribers this evening. There is little new info, although Sony did make mention that it will review options about offering compensation to those that had a subscription fee or content impacted. Here is the update form Seybold with the link to the FAQ :

I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify a point and answer one of the most frequently asked questions today.
There’s a difference in timing between when we identified there was an intrusion and when we learned of consumers’ data being compromised. We learned there was an intrusion April 19th and subsequently shut the services down. We then brought in outside experts to help us learn how the intrusion occurred and to conduct an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident. It was necessary to conduct several days of forensic analysis, and it took our experts until yesterday to understand the scope of the breach. We then shared that information with our consumers and announced it publicly this afternoon.

For those who were looking there’s also an FAQ with some more frequently asked questions

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

In my previous post regarding why I thought Sony messed up the PR on this, I made mention that it wasn’t the fact that it took so long, but the fact that Sony never once in the process suggested that personal data and account information was compromised. Do not for a second believe that Sony didn't think this data may have been accessed prior to bringing in their forensics company. At issue isn’t when they knew, but that they should have notified the subscriber base that their info "may have been" breached and that a forensics investigation would confirm one way or another. Instead, they took the “safe” way and sat on their hands until they knew for sure, opening them up once again to criticism about how they handle their Public Relations and forcing themselves into damage control mode.

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Trackmania 2 closed beta on for July, ManiaPlanet
teased

post from Destructoid on 26 April 2011 11:06:37 PM. © Destructoid

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Nadeo and Ubisoft have pushed out some more details on TrackMania 2 Canyon. Namely, the closed beta for the sequel is going to start in July, with ManiaPlanet -- a connected system for PC which contains tools that allow for user-made "game creation and participation" -- also gearing up around then.

So, what exactly is ManiaPlanet? Think along the lines of features you saw in TrackMania -- a map editor, an explorer for created content, ranking, and matchmaking. TrackMania 2 Canyon will be the first title to release on this system, followed by its shooter and RPG counterparts ShootMania and QuestMania, respectively.

Essentially, it's all about the community. While we don't have any substantial information on ShootMania or QuestMania yet, the former is getting a closed beta "in the coming months." Similarly, the latter will have a beta "at a later date." Both of these seem strangely compelling to me. Also, TrackMania 2 looks ridiculous.

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Now might not be the best time ...

post from Destructoid on 26 April 2011 10:06:33 PM. © Destructoid

Now might not be the best time ... screenshot

... But remember when I said that PS3 Firmware was utterly useless and Sony shouldn't update it a billion times a year because it doesn't benefit us, but then some people were like, "Sony is doing this for security and to keep us safe, and make the network a better place"? You remember that?

As I now wonder how much of my personal information is known to hackers, I have only this to add ...

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Hey, Android users! Beetlenaut is a game you can
play!

post from Destructoid on 26 April 2011 10:06:33 PM. © Destructoid

Hey, Android users! Beetlenaut is a game you can play! screenshot

In a way, this post is shameless because the game I'm plugging has been made by an acquaintance of mine. In another, more important way, people are always complaining that we don't cover enough Android games, so you can just shut up.

Beetlenaut is a cool little game in which you control a giant mechanized stag beetle and eat people. You have to initiate quick maneuvers in order to avoid the guided missiles sent by attack plans, and you can gain bonus points for specific carnage, as well as acquire upgrades. It's quite fun!

You can play a free lite version of the game on the official website. Check it out, because small mobile devs need the love!

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Deal of the Week: Dead Rising 2 content

post from Destructoid on 26 April 2011 10:06:33 PM. © Destructoid

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The Xbox Live Deal of the Week for Gold Members centers around Capcom's Dead Rising 2. You get a choice of DR2 items on the Marketplace, all at 50 percent off the original price. What's cool is that there's some actual full game content here. Get full-on co-op gaming for $5 with Case West.

The discounts listed below are good from April 26th through May 2nd:

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero - 200 Microsoft Points ($2.50)
Dead Rising 2: Case West - 400 Microsoft Points ($5.00)
Skills Pack- Psycho - 80 MSP ($1)
Skills Pack- Soldier - 80 MSP ($1)

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U.S. Senator Demands Answers From Sony

post from The Escapist : Latest News on 26 April 2011 09:45:00 PM. © The Escapist : Latest News

Senator Richard Blumenthal to Sony Computer Entertainment of America President Jack Tretton demands to know what's going on with all this PlayStation Network business and what the company is going to do to protect consumers.

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Star Wars Goes Fantasy RPG With Custom Figure Set

A custom figure maker has provided his take on Star Wars as a fantasy RPG.

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Jurassic Park: The Game launch pushed back to the
fall (PC)

post from Gamezebo: Casual Game Reviews, Previews, Cheats, Tips, Forums, Free Games, and More on 26 April 2011 09:11:28 PM. © Gamezebo: Casual Game Reviews, Previews, Cheats, Tips, Forums, Free Games, and More

Fans will have to wait a little bit longer to sink their teeth into the first episode of Telltale Games' episodic adventure game series based on Jurassic Park. The company announced today that episode one of the series will not launch in April as originally planned. As a result, everyone who preordered the game on PC will receive a full refund and a free Telltale game of their choice.

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Letters from Nowhere 2

Letters from Nowhere 2 is sequel of addicting and challenging Letters from Nowhere 1 point and click adventure type downloadable hidden object games from Download Games 24. After collecting all the letters with the help of the dead postman spirit, Audrey believes that they will lead her to the missing husband. The last letter, however, sends her to a sleepy town on a new mysterious adventure. In

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