Looks like the outage will last well into next week and possibly longer. This was posted by Sony this afternoon.
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As you may know, we’ve begun the process of restoring the service through internal testing of the new system. We’re still working to confirm the security of the network infrastructure, as well as working with a variety of outside entities to confirm with them of the security of the system. Verifying the system security is vital for the process of restoration. Additional comprehensive system checks and testing are still required, and we must complete that process before bringing the systems online.
As you’ve heard us say, our utmost priorities are the security of the network and ensuring your data is safe. We won’t restore the services until we can test the system’s strength in these respects.
When we held the press conference in Japan, based on what we knew, we expected to have the services online within a week. We were unaware of the extent of the attack on Sony Online Entertainment servers, and we are taking this opportunity to conduct further testing of the incredibly complex system. We know many of you are wanting to play games online, chat with your friends and enjoy all of the services PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have to offer, and trust me when I say we’re doing everything we can to make it happen. We will update you with more information as soon as we have it. We apologize for the delay and inconvenience of this network outage.
Wanted to give some guys a view from the other side of the fence.
Being someone who also plays on Xbox you would not believe the rush of new teams this past week.
7BK has a team as well as about 20-30 of the other elite teams that existed on ps3 previously. It has made the Q system instant and the competition is very strong as it has gone from about 20 elite teams to about 50 in a matter of a week.
I think EASHL for PS3 is going to be a hurting unit when PSN does come back up because as anyone who has played NHL on Xbox knows the game is considerably easier especially when it comes to puck control, has 0 lag, tones of teams, and mic's that work.
Finally!!! So who is up for some games today? Going to busy I would think.
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Originally Posted by Zulu29
Dude when it comes to the Canucks, it could be a team of Adolf Hitler, Pol Pot, Augusto Pinochet, Josef Stalin and Kim Jong Il and if one of them scores against the Canucks you take it.