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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Sony Set to Distribute $7.85 Million to PSN Buyers in Digital-Game Settlement

US PlayStation users who bought digital games from the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 may receive a share of a $7.85 million settlement over alleged anticompetitive game-voucher practices; eligible members will get funds added to their PSN wallets (cash for deactivated accounts) after a final court ruling, with up to 25% of the payout covering fees and administration. A final approval hearing is scheduled for October 15, and opt-outs were due by July 2. The exact per-user payout isn’t known, but distributions are expected to be a few dollars per member.

via CNET|

#antitrust #playstation #psn

gaming1 month ago•37 min saved

Weeklong PS Blackout Sparks Debate Over Digital Switch

A social-media–driven PS Blackout calls for players to power down or log off from August 23–30 to protest Sony’s move toward a fully digital future. Critics say the window is arbitrary and unlikely to move the needle, especially with Gamescom week and major launches underway; participation remains uncertain as many players may continue to play or buy games despite the call.

via Insider Gaming|

#blackout #gaming #playstation

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

Xbox Live Down: Major outage blocks sign-ins and game launches as PSN issues echo last week

Xbox’s online services are down in a major outage, preventing sign-ins, viewing the store, and launching downloaded, disc-based, or backwards-compatible games, while multiplayer and cloud-based features largely remain available. Microsoft says engineers are investigating, and the downtime arrives amid layoffs in its gaming division and ongoing discussions about a digital-only future for consoles.

via Eurogamer.net|

#gaming #outage #psn

gaming3 months ago•19 min saved

PS5 Recently Played Wiped as Sony Tackles Fresh Security Glitch

PS5 users report that the Recently Played feed on the PS5 and in the PS App has been wiped, with some accounts even showing unowned or unavailable titles. Sony appears to be applying fixes to its network services as a security-related issue unfolds. While there’s no proven breach, the incident—coming after previous security scares—has raised questions about PlayStation account security, and Sony has not yet issued a detailed public explanation.

via Push Square|

#gaming #glitch #ps5

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

PS5 Profile Glitch Lists Games Users Never Bought

A PlayStation Network security issue is causing unowned games to appear on some PS5 profiles and Recently Played lists, including titles not purchasable in the PS Store; reports range from a single odd title to thousands of games on an account, suggesting an API or account flaw rather than actual purchases. Sony has not issued an official explanation yet.

via Push Square|

#glitch #profile #ps5

gaming4 months ago•3 min saved

Days of Play 2026: Free Indie PSN Avatars Arrive via Codes

Sony is giving away indie-themed PSN avatars (from Baby Steps, Cairn, and Lumines Arise) as part of Days of Play 2026. Users redeem region-specific download codes in the PS Store to unlock and apply the new avatars to their profiles. The promo runs alongside other Days of Play offers, including sales, PlayStation Tournaments, PS Plus Premium trials, and more.

via Push Square|

#avatars #days-of-play #gaming

entertainment-and-gaming4 months ago•14 min saved

PS5 Accounts at Risk: Social-Engineering Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack PSN

A confirmed Sony security flaw enables social-engineering scams that hijack PlayStation Network accounts by abusing PS Support’s account-recovery process. Attackers can impersonate users using basic purchase history, override protections, and take control of emails and passwords, with two-factor authentication rendered ineffective. Sony is aware of the issue but has not yet implemented a robust fix, and reports of stolen PSN accounts are rising.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|

#account-hacking #entertainment-and-gaming #note-only-five-tags-allowed-adjust-to-five-below

technology4 months ago•11 min saved

PSN Security Gap: Social Engineers Could Hijack PlayStation Accounts

A social-engineering vulnerability in Sony’s PlayStation Network could let attackers hijack PSN accounts by exploiting customer-support processes and a small set of publicly available or easily obtained data (such as an email, transaction date, and purchases). It isn’t a traditional data breach, but a weakness that could allow email changes, 2FA removal, and passkey removal, effectively locking users out. The risk was highlighted through Colin Moriarty’s experience and tests by others, with Sony saying it’s taking the issue seriously. Readers are advised to review any publicly exposed receipts or transaction IDs and be cautious about sharing purchase details online.

via Push Square|

#account-hijack #ps5 #psn

technology4 months ago•32 min saved

Hackers Exploit Minimal Data to Hijack PSN Accounts

Insider Gaming reports a security flaw in PlayStation Network where attackers can hijack PSN accounts using only a public PSN ID and a piece of old transaction data, with Sony support potentially bypassing standard protocols to change the account email and disable 2FA; the revelation follows high-profile hacks like Colin Moriarty’s, underscoring rising risks and prompting calls for Sony to respond and for users to protect their PSN IDs.

via Insider Gaming|

#account-security #hacking #playstation

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

Prominent PS5 Podcaster's PSN Hack Highlights Social-Engineering Risk

Prominent PS5 podcaster Colin Moriarty confirmed his PSN account was hacked in what appears to be a social-engineering attack, with attackers disabling his 2FA and changing the email; Moriarty wasn’t phished, but the incident led to a warning that customer-service processes can be exploited. Sony helped recover the account, underscoring ongoing PlayStation security vulnerabilities and the need for stronger verification to prevent future takeovers.

via Push Square|

#account-hacking #cybersecurity #playstation

business5 months ago•4 min saved

Sony to refund US PSN buyers $7.8M in PlayStation Store antitrust settlement

US PlayStation Store customers who bought digital games via game-specific vouchers between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 may receive cash-value PSN credits totaling $7.8 million under a preliminarily reopened class-action settlement that a judge approved for a fairness hearing on October 15, 2026. The suit, filed by Saveri Law Firm, claims antitrust violations designed to monopolize the digital game market; Sony denies wrongdoing. The settlement covers all US players with an active PSN account (and even those without an active account who contact the law firm), with more than 100 eligible titles including The Last of Us, Destiny, Destiny 2, Resident Evil 4, The Elder Scrolls Online, and God of War, Uncharted, and Ratchet and Clank collections, and refunds issued as cash-value PSN credits.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#antitrust #business #playstation

technology5 months ago•5 min saved

Sony’s PSN Antitrust Settlement Promises Small, Delayed Payouts

A $7.85 million settlement resolves a Sony antitrust suit over allegedly restricting third‑party vouchers for PSN digital games. Eligible buyers are those who purchased a digital PSN game between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023; payouts are expected to be small and distributed after a fairness hearing (scheduled for October 15, 2026). Eligible games include titles like The Last of Us, Resident Evil 4, and various Madden, NBA 2K, and FIFA releases. Funds will be deposited to the PSN accounts of eligible users; you can opt out or object by filing a written request. If you no longer have a PSN account but have qualifying purchases, you can submit info by August 27, 2026 via mail or phone to receive a payout. The settlement does not admit wrongdoing.

via WIRED|

#antitrust #playstation #psn

technology5 months ago•5 min saved

US PSN buyers may get $7.85M payoff in Sony antitrust settlement

US PlayStation Network users who bought digital games between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 could receive a share of about $7.85 million after a judge partly approved a class-action settlement accusing Sony of monopolizing the PSN storefront. Eligible active PSN account holders are automatically included unless they object by July 2, 2026; a hearing on October 15, 2026 will determine final distribution and attorney fees. Eligible games include Destiny, Destiny 2, Nier: Automata, Resident Evil 4 Remake, The Last of Us, Until Dawn, among others. Those without a PSN account can still claim by contacting the lawyers. Impact outside the US remains unclear.

via Eurogamer.net|

#class-action #playstation #psn

technology5 months ago•8 min saved

Sony PSN Voucher Settlement Could Put Small Credits in Millions of Wallets

A US class-action settlement worth $7.85 million could deliver PSN wallet credits to eligible customers who bought digital PS Store games between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 that previously had widely sold retail vouchers. After a fairness hearing on October 15, 2026 and final approval, payouts are expected to be modest (roughly $1–$3 per eligible purchase) and will be credited to the claimant’s PSN wallet. The list of eligible games includes The Last of Us Remastered, inFAMOUS: First Light, and God of War 3 Remastered. If approved, the settlement will cover legal fees and may not be the last such suit, with similar cases ongoing in Europe/UK.

via Push Square|

#class-action #psn #settlement

legal-news5 months ago•13 min saved

Sony to Issue $7.8M in PSN Credits After Settlement Gets Preliminary OK

A Northern District of California court granted preliminary approval to a $7.8 million PSN Digital Games class action settlement against Sony, with credits to eligible U.S. PSN purchasers of specific digital titles from 2019–2023. The credits will be awarded automatically via email, and a fairness hearing is set for October 15, 2026 to finalize the deal. The settlement covers game-specific vouchers from retailers and is separate from the ongoing PlayStation You Owe Us suit; eligibility and title list are on the settlement site.

via Kotaku|

#class-action #digital-games #legal-news