Sony has announced that it will be offering two free games -- from an unspecified choice of five -- to PlayStation Network members as part of its apology for the infamous PSN breach. PSP users will also have two games, from a list of four.
In addition, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is looking at a way to offer some identity theft insurance for its users, following the announcement that Sony America would be doing so. According to SCEE's Nick Caplin, the process has been difficult due to countries within Europe having all sorts of different laws. The company hopes to have all PSN users in Europe protected before the PSN comes back.
The free game offering is pretty cool, but I still remember the sour taste Microsoft left when it gave Undertow away. Here's hoping that the likes of Rag Doll Kung Fu aren't on the list.
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10:00 AM on 05.08.2011 | 
Ragdoll Kung Fu was alright, but yeah, I think that will be one of their choices.
Is there any PSN games that are must haves other than Fat Princess and Pixel Junk? I only really get the PS1 games on PSN.
haha, I have a bunch of PSN games but none of those! So, I'd take a couple.
Hell, it's free and I honestly wouldn't have been using my PS3 much anyway right now.
Lol! They are way too greedy for that! 5 sucky games, this is what we'll get.
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well i'm not a PS+ member so any game for free is a "profit"
How about:
Warhawk
MAG
Uncharted 2
ModNation Racers
Resistance 2
That could work, rite.
It'd be nice if Sony issues some credit for those who might own three or all of the games that they offer, like MS did with Undertow.
At this point, I think the PSN revamp has to include new features (like cross game chat). Sony's dropped the ball more than a few times this gen, & as long as it only affects their own shit, that's fine. This time however, Sony's mistakes are impacting customers. That's simply inexcusable.
tl:dr Sony needs to stop dropping the ball, we all know they're better ball handlers than this.
I'd just be happy if they localized Malicious.
Hell... I wouldn't even be surprised if they were minis, cause those totally matter... But whatever, I won't be a thankless whelp.
We'll see though. I wouldn't be surprised if we get games like: Flow, Flower, Eden, [insert random puzzle game here], and Rag Doll Kung Fu.
Stop complaining about how the games will be crap...you have 5 to choose from, I'm sure that at least a few of those games will be good. Hell I can't name 5 bad PSN games, not saying that they aren't there...
But what the hell are you all thinking about? What are these 5 bad PSN Games?
(PS: Rag Doll KungFu is a great game :D
It would be great to get ModNation Racers and Resistance 2..
I have the rest..
This also reminds me, I've gotta get back into Warhawk when the network comes back up. Awesome game! It's been a Long Time...
I'm pretty sure we're going to see some PixelJunk on that list, and frankly, that means at least SOME of the games will be worthwhile.
Too bad I already have all the PixelJunk games, though.
Not really interested in giving Sony any of my business until they can prove they've made real changes.
you do know sony doesn't own all PSN games right? so look at your post again dummy
it's gonna be first party so expect launch PS3 titles or old titles from them like Uncharted 1, Infamous 1, Killzone 2, Resistance 1 or 2, warhawk, modnation, Genji Days of the blade,
i would prefer PS1 games like Crash Bandicoot 1-3, Ape Escape,
but if they can bring this:
All would be forgiven :P
Will the games be "ps plus" ?
Because if they are ...as soon as your thirty days of free ps plus expires you are fucked because your subscription is needed to access it.
Kinda worried this will be an oversight.
Will the games be "ps plus" ?
Because if they are ...as soon as your thirty days of free ps plus expires you are fucked because your subscription is needed to access it.
Kinda worried this will be an oversight.
Oh I also want to say that Sony is using current Apache software contrary to the experts claims as the hearing. see look for yourself http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:h9540GDnnIoJ:auth.np.ac.playstation.net:443/+auth.np.ac.playstation.net