PSN Down Worldwide; Is Anonymous to Blame?

[Tanis]

It's Steve Job's fault, it HAS TO BE!

First they start tracking where you are...

Then they attack PSN just when everyone is FINALLY home...

IT'S A CONSPIRACY!

 

[badgersprite]

No biggie. These things happen. Hope it's back up soon, though.

I blame Skynet, and the oncoming robot assault.

I for one welcome our new android overlords.

 

[The_Blue_Rider]

its given me time to become reaquainted with infamous though

That was such a great game. Seriously one of the best exclusives ever. I have high hopes for the sequel.

I know, id forgotten how amazing it was the sequel looks freaking amazing so far as well

 

[Denamic]

Anon wouldn't screw themselves over.

 

[Vanbael]

Anon would take down the website as well, and that's still up and running. So they are out. So there's one thing that would do such a terrorist act, THE DAMN RATS!

 

[MercurySteam]

This is they do their best to give you a free service, but it's fucking free, so they don't have as much money to spend on it, so it's a bit crappy.

I agree, this is the price you pay for a free service..... so to speak. People can't honestly believe that a free service will be flawless? I know that XBL is far from perfect but this has never happened to LIVE in all the time I've been using it.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm of to play the Gears 3 MP Beta.

 

[Errnor]

If you don't know who did it - blame Anonymous.
That's easy...

 

[Leg End]

First the vending machine and now PSN... Anyone seen Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles? Dates match, it's Skynet...

Today is <url=http://terminator.wikia.com/wiki/Judgment_Day>Judgement Day (according to the Sarah Connor Chronicles) and a global network of powerful, interlinked computers isn't working right?

Looks like we're screwed.

Skynet goes online April 19th, 2011, with Judgement Day occuring on April 21st, 2011.

Seriously, this is too much of a coincidence. XD

5 bucks says that this is a joke from Sony and Valve. XD

If it is, I'm not mad at all. XD

 

[kek13]

If it is anonymous i hope they realize that what they are doing is not gonna help them at all but more likely piss off ALL the people who use PSN and then they would most likely go against them. And i think the PSN has bigger numbers then 3900 in that lame boycott.

they are gonna feel the wrath of the PSN gamers TO ARMS MY COMRADES

Nations shall fall under our might! >

 

[Eric Welty]

Whatever the case is, whether its hackers, this anon fellow, or just general server maintenance, the network is down. It's not the end of the world. The fact that the online service available to the Playstation comes at no upfront cost other than the purchase of the system is a nice added feature of the system. The Xbox comes with an online service too. And it's free as well. At least, most of it's services are free. If you actually want to take the game you're playing online and do multiplayer battles or partake in co-op stories, then you have to pay for the service. Does that make the entire Xbox Live experience better? Not really, I don't think. If I want to buy a game or DLC, I could do that on the Xbox and not have to pay for it, except the credits that it costs to do so. I can do the same on the PS3, but buy it with actual money. If I want to take a game online, something I don't regularly do, I can do that on the PS3 free of charge where I need to spend money to play online.

So, online capabilities are standout features of both games. However, on one hand you have to pay to play, the other you don't. Hmmm. I don't see why there is a fight over "you get what you pay for." Cuz in both case you're not forced to pay for anything online. Heck, you're not even forced to go online unless you need updates. And yes, the Membership costs for XBL I'm sure goes to maintaining the servers. I think that's why PSN started the Playstation Plus; a membership that allows you to get content before those without it, get DLC and other PSN merchandise for lower costs or even free, and still be able to play online. I have a feeling proceeds from those memberships go into the potential maintenance of the PSN servers and network. I could very well be wrong. I could also be wrong, but I'm sure most of the online games have dedicated servers through their developers to be able to play online and the PSN and XBL connect to those servers to play, granted different servers for each system.

It's a shame that ANOTHER thread devolves into a "this is better than that" argument. I guess I've just gotten over the fact that both systems are out there, both systems are great systems, both have steller libraries, both have online play and both provide countless hours of gaming experience and fun for the player. I think we forget that this is why we buy video games and the systems we own. To have fun. And yeah, it sucks when the networks go down, but whether it's hackers or just some general maintenance, these things happen and it'll be just fine.

 

[kayonaku]

Oh thank goodness, I thought my internet had broke. Seems the psn just broke instead.... although that's not much better. ^^;
I wish them luck in fixing it.

 

[Nieroshai]

Interesting how everyone stands up to Anonymous. If this is their doing, they have just actively targeted you, the gamers, instead of big bad Sony.

 

[Nieroshai]

If you don't know who did it - blame Anonymous.
That's easy...

Let's say your computer was hacked repeatedly, and occasionally the hacker left a calling card. If something bad happens to your system during and immediately after this, would you not suspect those hackers? Sony is not bbeing an asshole here, their assumption is logical. And they did not point fingers at Anonymous, they simply stated it might have been hacked, or it might be a maintenance problem.

 

[Nieroshai]

Anon wouldn't screw themselves over.

They did that when they sided with GeoHot. Now there is a growing community that hates Anon that didn't before.

 

[Pat8u]

The service is down in North America, Asia and Europe alike, which is probably a bit of a headache for people hoping to play Portal 2 online with friends.

So does this mean it still works in Australia? Because if so damn them to hell!

Wait, they're already there... nevermind then.

it hasn't worked in Australia for three days

 

[blind_dead_mcjones]

wow, the sheer level of unsubstansiated bullshit and projecting flying about in here is mindboggling, kind of sad to be honest

one news article states that a 3rd party might have been involved but the whole deal is still under investigation and then everyone jumps onto either the "OMG ITZ ANONYMOUS!!!1!" or "LOL SONY FUCKED UP AND IS USING ANON AS A SCAPEGOAT!!" bandwagons, with all manner of hyperbole thrown into the mix for good measure

are you lot really that bored that you actively search for reasons to hate and put down something?

seriously. just take a deep breath, calm down, and wait for more info to come out before jumping to conclusions

 

[Cid Silverwing]

*plays Portal 2 on the PC like it's supposed to be*

Jokes aside, this is rather serious. It's with a sour face I hope they fix this soon.

 

[thiosk]

or a splinter branch of Anonymous

Folks.. we -really- don't know how Anonymous works even now? *facepalm*

This is what confuses me every time it comes up in the news.
Its portrayed as some sort of powerful shadow organization run by Dr. Klaw.

 

[jackpipsam]

Well it just shows how unstable PSN is

 

[Carnagath]

Down for 24 hours and counting. Unacceptable, Sony. It's fucking PSN, not a school project, get your shit together.