August 16 is the date according to Konami's official press release. The enhanced port of the first No More Heroes game includes much more detailed graphics, PlayStation Move support, and bosses and other content plucked from No More Heroes 2. And in case you've forgotten, Heroes' Paradise is PS3-exclusive in America (the original Japanese version was also on Xbox 360).
From GamePro
Just a few days after the PSN restoration begun and already there is another problem surfacing.
From GameSpot;
Multiple sources report Web-based method for creating new login info can be hacked with a user's e-mail and date of birth.
What we heard: Just five days after the PlayStation Network started coming back online, reports are surfacing of a new security flaw with the online systems. Based on an initial article on gaming blog Nyleveia.com that was reportedly confirmed by NeoGAF users and Eurogamer, hackers have discovered a new, simple exploit to change PSN users' passwords.
The PSN's Web-based password reset service appears to have been compromised. The exploit is reportedly done via the Web pages Sony set up to facilitate the mandatory password changes required in the wake of the three-week PSN outage. All that is reportedly needed to perform the exploit is a PSN user's email account and date of birth, which is among the data that was reportedly stolen from all 77 million PSN and Qriocity users last month. The exploit reportedly does not affect those trying to change their passwords on the PlayStation 3 or PSP, both of which can still access the PSN.
The official story: Though Sony Computer Entertainment America reps had not commented as of press time, a moderator on the European PlayStation.com forums offered the following information:
"Hey Guys,
Please note that PSN sign in is currently unavailable for the following services:
PlayStation.com PlayStation forums PlayStation Blog Qriocity.com Music Unlimited via the web client All PlayStation game title websites Unfortunately this also means that those who are still trying to change their password via Playstation.com or Qriocity.com will be unable to do so for the time being. This is due to essential maintenance and at present it is unclear how long this will take.
In the meantime you will still be able to sign into PSN via your PlayStation 3 and PSP devices to connect to game services and view Trophy/Friends information."
Bogus or not bogus?: Not bogus that the PSN password reset page that PlayStation.com directs users to is "currently down for maintenance."
Meanwhile, Nyleveia.com has reportedly performed the exploit multiple times with multiple volunteers' PSN accounts. Several websites have also posted detailed instructions on how to perform the exploit, so this also looks not bogus.
More information about Sony's compensation for the PSN outage was posted on the Playstation Blog today. We already know that the "welcome back package" will include a free 30 day subscription to PSN+, now their giving us 2 games free of charge for the PS3 and 2 games for the PSP.
[UPDATE] “Welcome Back” Package for Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
Contents/Services of “Welcome Back” Package: All contents and services listed below will be offered to PlayStation®Network members who registered before 21 April, 2011 unless otherwise specified.
Game Contents: Existing members can enjoy free download of a total of four game titles, including two games for PlayStation®3 and PSP® respectively from the following titles.
PS3™:
The Last Guy (Chinese/English Version) Come on, LocoRoco!! BuuBuu Cocoreccho (Chinese/English Version) Trashbox (Chinese/English Version) Hustle King (English Version) WipEout ®HD Bundle (English Version)
PSP®:
Everybody's Stress Buster (Chinese/English Version) LittleBigPlanet™ (Chinese/English Version) LocoRoco™ -Midnight Carnival- (Chinese/English Version) Modnation™ Racer PSP® (Chinese/English Version)
Custom Theme Existing members can enjoy free download of the following theme for PlayStation®3
Dokodemo Issyo Spring Theme
Subscription Services:
PlayStation®Plus All existing PlayStation®Network customers will be provided with 30 days free membership in the PlayStation®Plus premium service, available through PlayStation®Store. Current members of PlayStation®Plus will receive 30 days plus 1 day for each day of the outage of free service (automatic extension, details will be announced in due course.).
PlayStation®Home A special offer will be available for ALL PlayStation®Home users (regardless of account registration date). Details will be announced in due course.
[UPDATE] Playstation blog for Europe has mentioned the welcome back package for that region.
Europe
Pick two PS3 games:
- LittleBigPlanet
- Infamous
- Wipeout HD/Fury
- Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
- Dead Nation
Pick two PSP games:
- LittleBigPlanet PSP
- ModNation PSP
- Pursuit Force
- Killzone Liberation
German PSN users will swap Dead Nation and inFamous for Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings on the PS3 and they will get Everybody’s Golf 2 and Buzz Junior Jungle Party on the PSP instead of Killzone Liberation and Pursuit Force.
Additional Content
- 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PS Plus subscribers. - Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will be given 60 days free subscription. - For existing Music Unlimited subscribers, you will be given 30 days free subscription. - We are working on a Welcome Back offer in PlayStation Home and will share that when it is confirmed.
Australia
Australia will also be getting the same package given in Europe. As for Asia, we are still waiting for an update on their package. The North American package is listed below.
This package will be made available to all existing registered PlayStation Network and Qriocity users in North America (US and Canada), and will be made available shortly after we have fully restored the service. More specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live.
All PlayStation Network customers can select two PS3 games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever.
- Dead Nation
- inFAMOUS
- LittleBigPlanet
- Super Stardust HD
- Wipeout HD + Fury
For PSP owners, you will be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever.
- LittleBigPlanet (PSP)
- ModNation Racers
- Pursuit Force
- Killzone Liberation
- A selection of “On Us” rental movie titles will be available to PlayStation Network customers over one weekend, where Video Service is available. Those titles will be announced soon.
- 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PlayStation Plus subscribers.
- Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an additional 60 days of free subscription.
- Existing Music Unlimited Premium Trial subscription members will receive an additional 30 days of free premium subscription.
- Additional 30 days + time lost for existing members of Music Unlimited Premium/Basic subscription free of charge for existing Premium/Basic members.
- To welcome users Home, PlayStation Home will be offering 100 free virtual items. Additional free content will be released soon, including the next addition to the Home Mansion personal space, and Ooblag’s Alien Casino, an exclusive game.
The package is starting to look pretty neat to get some customers smiling again after the PSN outage. This is in North America, so announcements about the welcome back program for other regions is yet to be announced. It could be the same, or it could be tweaked for a certain region, we'll have to wait and see.
Check Playstation's blog now for the full post.
Update:
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We are half way though May, new game releases are afoot but I'm sure most of you have a game or two to beat. So what are you playing?
Migoy: My Duodecim save got corrupted. My cousins were playing multiplayer and one of em had my PSP, the battery died right after a fight (where the game auto saves) so fuck it, gonna fully import my old Dissidia game keeping my old characters at maxed out at level 100. Aside from Dissidia Duodecim despair I feel a strong urge to play Final Fantasy Tactics (PSP) from square one. Also I've got an eye on another SquareEnix Game, Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection. Lotsa RPGs on my list. Gonna be a long day.
Quash: This weekend is still Mass Effect 2 for me. Working on my save file in my PS3 so that I can use that save for Mass Effect 3. In the main story I'm suppose to get the IFF but I'm focusing on all possible loyalty missions at this point and side quests before continuing. My goal is no one dead on the Suicide Mission, Max Paragon and mostly all important side quests done. Oh! i also played some Diablo 2 co-op with a friend last friday. Currently on Act 2 with a level 18 Sorceress. This has to be my 4th Sorceress in that game, favorite class? yep. I've already decided to be a Wizard for Diablo 3.
Arlie: I've been exploring the Province of Cyrodiil this weekend. Yes, I'm playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for PC using my Female Nord Knight named "Arya Stark" (from Game of Thrones). I already finished the faction quests for the Fighters Guild, Mages Guild, Thieves Guild, Knights of the Nine and I am already halfway on the Dark Brotherhood quests (I already have my loyal steed, Shadowmere). As some of you might know, I've been streaming my TES IV: Oblivion gaming session live on our JTV channel. You can watch my previous game sessions archived there so please feel free to visit anytime, you might catch me or anyone of us play live and chat with us while we do fucked up shit like the video shown below.
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I also played Brink, but I haven't tried multiplayer yet and the AI is just plain suck (could literally go around an AI enemy, clueless mofos). I already finished the Resistance campaign and already started with Security campaign. Overall, I like the game (it reminded me of Team Fortress 2) with better gameplay (PARKOUR BABYYYY!) and I might enjoy playing it online. You can also watch my Brink gaming sessions on our JTV channel.
SSF4: Arcade Edition is hitting consoles on June and I'm sure everybody has questions. What happens to my BB or PP online? can i fight people with the new DLC? can I fight the new characters even if I don't have the DLC? well here's a FAQ I found to give you all the info you need about Arcade Edition in Console.
It's a great FAQ and pretty much all your answers about the DLC if you had any. The people at Capcom-Unity did a good job at bringing this info together just in case there will be confusion when the DLC hits on June 7.
Just in case you missed the link above, here's one more link to the FAQ.
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