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Steam, Riot Games, and others may have been hit with a DDoS attack earlier today that broke records

Steam, Riot Games, and others may have been hit with a DDoS attack earlier today that broke records

Outages appear to have affected many gaming services and titles simultaneously, sparking rumors of a coordinated DDoS attack.

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Matt Buckley

October 7, 2025

Steam, Riot Games, and others may have been hit with a DDoS attack earlier today that broke records
Sony is giving a $100 voucher in the US for upgrading your PlayStation console, but only if you’re lucky enough

Sony is giving a $100 voucher in the US for upgrading your PlayStation console, but only if you’re lucky enough

Sony’s Upgrader Program leaves more questions than answers. You’re either eligible or you’re not, that’s all we know.

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Olga Racinowska

September 3, 2025

Sony is giving a $100 voucher in the US for upgrading your PlayStation console, but only if you’re lucky enough
Better late than never. Sony apparently realized its mistake and removed regional restrictions on its hits on Steam

Better late than never. Sony apparently realized its mistake and removed regional restrictions on its hits on Steam

Sony has finally listened to players' requests and has begun removing regional restrictions on Steam, so that residents of more than 100 previously excluded countries can now buy such titles as Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Helldivers 2, and God of War: Ragnarok.

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Adrian Werner

June 16, 2025

Better late than never. Sony apparently realized its mistake and removed regional restrictions on its hits on Steam
Brace yourself. PlayStation Plus prices are going up again in 16 countries, and the list is still growing

Brace yourself. PlayStation Plus prices are going up again in 16 countries, and the list is still growing

Sony increases PS Plus fees in Latin America and Australia. Here’s a look at the new rates and April game additions. Hogwarts Legacy and Blue Prince in PS Plus Extra are promising highlights.

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Olga Racinowska

April 11, 2025

Brace yourself. PlayStation Plus prices are going up again in 16 countries, and the list is still growing
The PSN Outage Highlights A Larger Problem For Modern Gamers

The PSN Outage Highlights A Larger Problem For Modern Gamers

Many players, not just those with a PS Plus subscription, lost access to their games during the weekend's PSN outage. This is a symptom of a problem in gaming.

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Matt Buckley

February 10, 2025

The PSN Outage Highlights A Larger Problem For Modern Gamers
PSN account will no longer be required on PC. However, Sony is offering variety of „extras” to encourage players to use it

PSN account will no longer be required on PC. However, Sony is offering variety of „extras” to encourage players to use it

Sony is removing the requirement for a PlayStation Network account on PC but encouraging players to sign up for one at the same time. In return, they will receive additional bonuses in the Japanese giant's titles, such as Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which releases today.

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Maciej Gaffke

January 30, 2025

PSN account will no longer be required on PC. However, Sony is offering variety of „extras” to encourage players to use it
PlayStation Network Outage: Users Wonder Why PSN Servers Are Down and When They Will Be Back Up Again

PlayStation Network Outage: Users Wonder Why PSN Servers Are Down and When They Will Be Back Up Again

PSN is currently experiencing issues on a global scale, with many essential online services unavailable. Sony is actively working to resolve these problems.

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Maciej Bogusz

October 1, 2024

PlayStation Network Outage: Users Wonder Why PSN Servers Are Down and When They Will Be Back Up Again
God of War Ragnarok on PC Has a Major Flaw Fixed by a Fan

God of War Ragnarok on PC Has a Major Flaw Fixed by a Fan

PC gamers clearly didn't like the fact that God of War: Ragnarok requires a PSN account. So one of them developed a mod that changes that.

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Adrian Werner

September 30, 2024

God of War Ragnarok on PC Has a Major Flaw Fixed by a Fan
Concord Shooter Could Be Sony's Next PC Game With PSN Requirement

Concord Shooter Could Be Sony's Next PC Game With PSN Requirement

Sony keeps putting its foot down and pushing PSN accounts on PC. Concord is also likely to join the list of titles with such a requirement. We also learned the game's PS Store prices.

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Martin Bukowski

June 6, 2024

Concord Shooter Could Be Sony's Next PC Game With PSN Requirement
Sony Doesn't Give Up; God of War: Ragnarok on PC Requires PSN Account

Sony Doesn't Give Up; God of War: Ragnarok on PC Requires PSN Account

Sony hasn't learned its lesson from the scandal surrounding Helldivers 2. The Japanese giant has revealed that the PC version of God of War: Ragnarok will require a PlayStation Network account.

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Adrian Werner

May 31, 2024

Sony Doesn't Give Up; God of War: Ragnarok on PC Requires PSN Account
Like Helldivers 2, Ghost of Tsushima on PC Was Pulled From Sale in More Than 100 Countries. Partial PSN Is Still a Problem

Like Helldivers 2, Ghost of Tsushima on PC Was Pulled From Sale in More Than 100 Countries. Partial PSN Is Still a Problem

Days before its PC release, Ghost of Tsushima was withdrawn from sale in countries where the PlayStation Network isn't available.

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Maciej Gaffke

May 11, 2024

Like Helldivers 2, Ghost of Tsushima on PC Was Pulled From Sale in More Than 100 Countries. Partial PSN Is Still a Problem
Helldivers 2 Reviews on Steam Return to Normal After Sony's Capitulation

Helldivers 2 Reviews on Steam Return to Normal After Sony's Capitulation

Fans are giving Helldivers 2 positive reviews on Steam in large numbers. The scandal over linking player accounts to PlayStation Network is starting to dim.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

May 7, 2024

Helldivers 2 Reviews on Steam Return to Normal After Sony's Capitulation
PSN for Ghost of Tsushima on PC is Partial. Unexpected Turnaround on Helldivers 2 Rekindled New Hope in Players

PSN for Ghost of Tsushima on PC is Partial. Unexpected Turnaround on Helldivers 2 Rekindled New Hope in Players

Gamers won against Sony in Helldivers 2. Now they hope to repeat the feat with Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut.

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Adrian Werner

May 6, 2024

PSN for Ghost of Tsushima on PC is Partial. Unexpected Turnaround on Helldivers 2 Rekindled New Hope in Players
Sony Went Back on Its Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement. Johan Pilestedt Is Impressed by Willpower of Game’s Community

Sony Went Back on Its Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement. Johan Pilestedt Is Impressed by Willpower of Game’s Community

Helldivers 2 won't require a PlayStation Network account to play. This is the result of the „strong will” of gamers, who heavily criticized Sony before the company backed down from its previous plans.

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Jacob Blazewicz

May 6, 2024

Sony Went Back on Its Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement. Johan Pilestedt Is Impressed by Willpower of Game’s Community
Linking PSN Accounts With Steam is Available; Extras Await in Marvel's Spider-Man

Linking PSN Accounts With Steam is Available; Extras Await in Marvel's Spider-Man

PlayStation Network users can finally link their accounts to Steam. The first game to make this possible is Marvel's Spider-Man. The option carries a variety of rewards.

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Kamil Kleszyk

October 7, 2022

Linking PSN Accounts With Steam is Available; Extras Await in Marvel's Spider-Man
Pairing Sony's PC Games With PSN Might be Optional After All

Pairing Sony's PC Games With PSN Might be Optional After All

It turns out that linking Sony's PC games to PSN may be optional. Moreover, it should come with additional bonuses.

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Przemyslaw Dygas

August 16, 2022

Pairing Sony's PC Games With PSN Might be Optional After All
PSN Makes Sony a Fortune; Popularity of the Service Increases

PSN Makes Sony a Fortune; Popularity of the Service Increases

Sony has shared its financial results. PlayStation Network brings in huge revenues for the company.

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Przemyslaw Dygas

May 23, 2022

PSN Makes Sony a Fortune; Popularity of the Service Increases
Sony May be Working on PlayStation Launcher for PC

Sony May be Working on PlayStation Launcher for PC

Sony is looking for another person for a PC-related position. The job offer strongly suggests that we can expect the PSN platform on PC in the near future.

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Miriam Moszczynska

May 20, 2022

Sony May be Working on PlayStation Launcher for PC
Gamers Lose Access to Digital Versions of PS Vita and PS3 Games

Gamers Lose Access to Digital Versions of PS Vita and PS3 Games

Something bad is happening in Sony's digital store. Many PS Vita and PS3 console users have lost access to old games they have purchased.

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Adrian Werner

April 10, 2022

Gamers Lose Access to Digital Versions of PS Vita and PS3 Games
PlayStation Direct Coming to Europe; PS5 Available Directly From Sony

PlayStation Direct Coming to Europe; PS5 Available Directly From Sony

PlayStation Direct coming to Europe. This is evidenced by the job offer for a Sony Store Director (directly linked to PlayStation Network) on our continent.

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Jacob Blazewicz

December 14, 2020

PlayStation Direct Coming to Europe; PS5 Available Directly From Sony