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The status screen of the PlayStation network shows all systems are operational. The PSN went offline for nearly 24 hours with the cause being unknown. (PlayStation under Fair Use)

PlayStation Network outage frustrates weekend gamers

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | February 19, 2025

In previous years, PlayStation has become the victim of several hacking attacks and obstructions toward their online servers. At 5 p.m. CST Feb. 7, reports came in from PlayStation users around the globe that the PlayStation Network (PSN) was experiencing...

PS4 shows promising multimedia features

By Josh Alfrey | November 15, 2013

Next-generation gaming has a strong and dynamic future with the release of PlayStation 4 Nov. 15.Gamers all over the country lined up for hours to get their hands on the new hardware. The system has more than 20 launch titles, so PS4 enthusiasts will...

Video games are just another example of our overreliance on the Internet

Video games are just another example of our overreliance on the Internet

By David Thomas | April 25, 2011

I believe video games have become too reliant on the Internet. Don't get me wrong; I love what Al Gore has invented, and what it has done for video games. Between online matchmaking, downloadable content (DLC) packs, chatting with friends and using online...