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Gears of War: E-Day Suffers Major Outage Amid DDoS Attacks and Xbox Service Disruptions
gaming1 day ago

Gears of War: E-Day Suffers Major Outage Amid DDoS Attacks and Xbox Service Disruptions

Gears of War: E-Day experienced significant server crashes and login failures on October 11-12, 2026, attributed to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. While The Coalition confirmed the issues were resolved, players reported persistent connectivity problems, save data sync errors, and inability to access online modes. The outage coincided with a broader Xbox service disruption, affecting sign-in services and other games. Despite the technical issues, the game has been commercially successful, with over 1.7 million Xbox Game Pass players and $37 million in revenue since launch.

via Eurogamer.net|
#ddos-attack#gaming#gears-of-war-e-day
Switch 2 online bans puzzle players who swear they did nothing wrong
technology1 month ago

Switch 2 online bans puzzle players who swear they did nothing wrong

Nintendo is reportedly banning Switch 2 consoles from online services (eShop access and Game-Key Card installs) with error code 2124-4508, even for owners who say they used legitimate titles; the bans appear hardware-based and can’t be fixed by simply switching accounts, prompting widespread discussion on Reddit and in the Switch Help community. Some users have since been unbanned, with Nintendo attributing at least some cases to server errors; the exact cause and the scope of the bans remain unclear as affected buyers across multiple regions fear losing access to digital purchases and owned games.

via Notebookcheck|
#console-ban#nintendo#online-services
Nintendo rolls out week-long Switch downtime, adds new online maintenance session
technology2 months ago

Nintendo rolls out week-long Switch downtime, adds new online maintenance session

Nintendo released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 26, 2026, adding a new Switch 2/Switch online-play session and warning of downtime across several games as network services go offline during the windows. Affected titles include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, F-Zero 99, and others, with a separate Switch Online maintenance window planned for mid-August.

via Nintendo Everything|
#maintenance#nintendo#online-services
Krispy Kreme Faces Online Order Disruptions After Cyberattack
technology1 year ago

Krispy Kreme Faces Online Order Disruptions After Cyberattack

Krispy Kreme is addressing a cybersecurity breach that has disrupted its online donut ordering service in the US since November 29th. The company has engaged cybersecurity experts to resolve the issue, which has not affected its commercial distribution but has had a significant financial impact due to expert fees. Krispy Kreme has cybersecurity insurance and does not anticipate long-term effects on its financial condition. The cause of the breach is under investigation, with speculation about potential negotiations with threat actors.

via The Verge|
#cybersecurity#data-breach#financial-impact
PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up Launches, Faces Immediate Downtime
technology1 year ago

PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up Launches, Faces Immediate Downtime

Sony's PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 was taken offline shortly after its launch due to technical issues, leaving users unable to access their gaming stats. Although last year's Wrap-Up also faced initial glitches, it was resolved within hours, but this year's issues have persisted longer. The Wrap-Up briefly worked, offering users insights into their PlayStation history, but access was inconsistent. Sony has yet to announce when the service will be fully operational again.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#online-services#playstation#sony