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PlayStation users begin receiving free PS Plus days for recent outage – how to check if you have them

Sony also told a customer that players would receive the freebie even if they cancelled their account in the wake of the downtime

Evening Standard

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the massive PlayStation Network outage to Apple's new product teaser

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Sony, Apple, Marvel, and more.

TechRadar

PlayStation Just Exposed A Massive Downside To Digital Games

PlayStation Network's 24-hour outage this past weekend has left players upset and shows the drawbacks of relying on digital games alone.

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PSN crapping out means we all get an extra day of the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, even us on PC

That's a win in my books.

PC Gamer

PSN outage: Who is entitled to free PS Plus compensation and how to check if you have it?

With Sony offering free access to PS Plus for select users following the lengthy PlayStation outage, here’s how to check if you have the extension on your console, mobile or the web

Evening Standard

PlayStation Network's outage over the weekend should serve as a reminder to Microsoft and Xbox on what can happen if you "put all your eggs into one basket"

All networks have downtime, but Microsoft is historically uniquely keen to rely on other networks to reach customers. PSN's prolific downtime this weekend is exactly why having your own ecosystem is important.

Windows Central

PSN Outage Compensation 'Not Enough For PlayStation Gamers: Could Sony Have Done Better?

Sony's PSN outage ruined gamers' weekend, and their 5-day PlayStation Plus extension isn't cutting it—fans demand answers and better compensation.

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The PlayStation Network outage proves PC gamers were right to resist its mandatory sign-in requirement

You don't need my email.

PC Gamer

Sony offers 5 free days of PlayStation Plus but no explanation for 24-hour 'operational issue,' Capcom to extend Monster Hunter Wilds beta to make up for downtime

Well that was weird.

PC Gamer

Sony explains massive PSN outage and details compensation – but many PlayStation gamers are still unhappy

Sony needs to learn some lessons from this weekend’s 24-hour outage with the PlayStation Network.

TechRadar

PlayStation gamers fume worldwide over massive weekend outage

The PlayStation Network is currently experiencing its longest outage in years

The Independent UK

PSN down: PlayStation Network not working for almost a day as players left in dark

Company has been largely silent on issues

The Independent UK

PlayStation Network outage live updates – PSN is back and compensation announced

PSN is finally back around 24 hours after it first went down. Here's what happened, and any further updates as we get them.

TechRadar

Update: The PlayStation Network appears to be coming back online after nearly a day's outage, but there's still no word from Sony on what happened

Feels good to be a PC gamer right about now.

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Tom’s Guide

PSN outage live update — Sony issues apology and make-good offer

The PlayStation Network went down for nearly 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. All PSN services are now online, and Sony is giving subscribers five extra days of PlayStation Plus.

The Independent UK

PlayStation Network outage hits gamers across the world

The PSN’s model costs £13.49 a month

TechRadar

PSN is down – gamers left without their online fix as PlayStation Network outage is still ongoing after 12 hours

We’re seeing red lights across Sony’s service status dashboard, and it’s not looking too good for weekend gaming prospects right now.

Player One

PlayStation Network Status on Red Alert: Redditors Frustrated Over Sudden PSN Outage

PSN goes completely down, impacting games, purchases, and accounts. Redditors couldn't think of a better word that described the downtime.

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Windows Central

[Updated] Helldivers 2 and all PlayStation network games are currently down

Any game that utilizes the PlayStation Network is currently offline.

Inverse

PlayStation Rolls Back Its Least Popular Feature

Starting with the PC port of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, select PlayStation games will no longer require a PSN log-in in order to play.

Windows Central

After months of complaints, Sony PlayStation walks back PSN account requirements for some Windows PC games

Following protests, PlayStation maker Sony is backpedaling its PSN requirement policy for several of its games on PC.

PC Gamer

Sony finally surrenders: PSN accounts will be 'optional' for games on Steam including Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part 2, but they'll give you free stuff if you sign up

The stick didn't work out super well, so now it's time for the carrot.

GamesRadar

Months after the Helldivers 2 fiasco, Sony drops PlayStation Network requirements on PC just in time for Spider-Man 2 and promises free stuff to get people to sign up instead

Spider-Man 2, Last of Us 2, God of War Ragnarok, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered are all dropping their PSN requirements

GamesRadar

Sony boss admits forcing PC gamers into PlayStation accounts can "invite pushback," but insists they have to keep games safe – which doesn't really track in single-player

Horizon Zero Dawn remastered is the latest PC game to require a PSN account

PC Gamer

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will require a PSN account, and you can't buy the originals on PC anymore

Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition has been delisted from Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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