Error Code (aka The Great PSN Easter Outage of 2011) - Part 1

[KALEL114]

Unless they put Uncharted 2 on the store, I don't think it will happen. I think the games they will offer are going to be digital and not hard copies. Games like Wipeout, Warhawk, Burnout Paradise, and inFamous etc.

 

[Electro UK]

I'm not expecting much out of it actually... but maybe that's just so I don't go "WTF THIS SUX!" if they give us all Calling All Cars or something

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Well, I would imagine it will be digital copies and not hard copies. Don't even know if I'll have enough HDD space for some PS3 and PSP games, though. I don't think they'll go with third party games either. So...I guess Uncharted, LittleBig Planet, inFamous would be on the table.

 

[Benstamania]

Oh yeah, I believe they'll be digital... but since they're taking their time getting stuff up and running you'd think they would put new digital titles on the store specifically for this.

 

[The Squirrel]

Maybe they will release Journey early?

 

[KALEL114]

Don't stop believin' Squirrel. Hold on to the feelin'.

 

[Obi-Ron]

Gotta love how people feel entitled to free stuff because their free internet connection was down for a couple weeks.

 

[Benstamania]

Here we go again....

 

[Electro UK]

The way I see it, when I spent £425 on my PS3, part of that £425 was my right and my access into the PSN. So yeah, for it to be down nearly a month is definitely worth some compensation.

 

[Midnite]

.....

 

[kane9321]

i'm glad its back up in cali......madden time

 

[KALEL114]

EU offerings for welcome back package per Kotaku.

Here's whats on offer. Two PlayStation 3 games from the following list:

• LittleBigPlanet
• Infamous
• Wipeout HD/Fury
• Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
• Dead Nation

And two PSP games from the following list:

• LittleBigPlanet PSP
• ModNation Racers PSP
• Pursuit Force
• Killzone Liberation

That list is a bit different for PSN users in Germany, which swaps Dead Nation and Infamous for the less violent Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings on the PS3. German PSP owners will get Everybody's Golf 2 and Buzz Junior Jungle Party instead of Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation on the PSP.
On top of that, PSN account holders can expect 30 days of free PlayStation Plus membership if they're non-subscribers, 60 days of free subscription for those currently enrolled in the program.
More details on additional make-good attempts at the European arm of the PlayStation.blog.
The North American PlayStation.blog indicates an official announcement similar to the one issued for Europe will be coming soon.

http://kotaku.com/5802411/sony-says...station-network-with-these-freebies-in-europe

 

[Benstamania]

I hope the US selection is different...

 

[KALEL114]

^Sort of. US offering:

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.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011...stomer-appreciation-program-in-north-america/

 

[Havok83]

I have all of those games already. Too bad I purchased Dead Nation back in Dec but I never played it. Oh well, Imjust glad the PSN is back up

Im glad that PS+ users will be getting 2 extra months. It felt like we were getting short changed when they initially announced everyone will get 1 month

 

[Electro UK]

Awesomeness, I can get Wipeout, Dead Nation, Pursuit Force and Modnation all for free. Woohoo!

 

[KALEL114]

I held off on Dead Nation, so I'm getting that. Getting InFamous as well.

 

[The Squirrel]

What's Dead Nation? I probably get WipeOut hd and either Stardust or DN. I own the other ones, and I don't have a PSP. That Killzone game and LBG for it would have been cool to get.

 

[Havok83]

What's Dead Nation? I probably get WipeOut hd and either Stardust or DN. I own the other ones, and I don't have a PSP. That Killzone game and LBG for it would have been cool to get.

Here's the E3 trailer. It's a zombie game

 

[KALEL114]

What's Dead Nation? I probably get WipeOut hd and either Stardust or DN. I own the other ones, and I don't have a PSP. That Killzone game and LBG for it would have been cool to get.

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[Havok83]

Haha, we had the same exact thought

 

[The Squirrel]

Yeah ok, going by youtube videos Stardust looks lame. DN and Wipeout for me.

 

[Havok83]

Yeah ok, going by youtube videos Stardust looks lame. DN and Wipeout for me.

You have Infamous already? Thats a must get for anyone that doesnt

 

[KALEL114]

Haha, we had the same exact thought

LOl.

Yeah ok, going by youtube videos Stardust looks lame. DN and Wipeout for me.

Stardust HD is really fun. I think there is a demo on the store. You should try it out.

 

[The Squirrel]

You have Infamous already? Thats a must get for anyone that doesnt

Yeah I got Infamous a while back, used from Gamestop. It's definitely a really cool game. I've pre-ordered the second one, but I don't think I'm gonna be able to afford it when it drops.