Playstation Network Service Restored

As of today, May 15th, 2011, the Playstation Network is online and functional for online gaming. Sony stated in a Press Release that the PSN store may not be online until May 31st, but every effort is being made to restore the service before then.

PixelPerfectGaming.com tested Mortal Kombat and experienced no issues. However, Playstation 3 gamers must download the previous system update before connecting to PSN. Afterwards, all users must change their passwords for security purposes.

Sony worked diligently to restore its online service after a malicious hacker attack crippled it.

A Sony official stated:

“Our main priority is the safety and security of our customers’ personal information,” said Kazuo Hirai, Executive Deputy President, Sony Corporation. “We are making consumer data protection a full-time, company-wide commitment, and have applied enhanced security technologies so that our customers can feel protected and confident about playing our games.”

Hirai added, “We are committed to delivering secure and entertaining games for players of all ages and thank each of our players for their patience and support during this difficult time.”

SOE will also be offering its customers a “Welcome Back” program that includes special game content and services to all registered Station Account holders. As part of this program, players will receive 30 days of additional game time plus one day for each day SOE’s services were down. The details of this program are available at

http://www.soe.com/securityupdate/welcomeback/.