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Sony Removes Region Locks on PlayStation PC Games in Over 100 Countries Following Controversy

Sony has removed the region locks that it previously had for PlayStation games that made its way to PC.

Player One

Sony seems to have removed the Helldivers 2 region lock in most countries, players erupt in celebration with their own Major Order: "Give them the positive reviews they've earned"

"ORDER OVERVIEW: If a negative review was left for region lock, change negative reviews to positive."

GamesRadar

Sony removes regional restrictions on four of its biggest games on Steam

Slowly but surely, Sony seems to be moving toward a more sensible policy on Steam.

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It's about time: Sony PlayStation finally gets rid of PC game region locks after an entire year — but some still remain

A full year after Sony began region locking PlayStation games on PC due to PSN controversy, it's finally selling its games in blacklisted countries again.

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How to play Elden Ring Nightreign early

Who doesn't like a head start?

Dot Esports

'We are doing our best to resolve most of it': Stellar Blade's PC release will be restricted in 130 countries as the devs fight to have it lifted

PlayStation is at it again.

PC Gamer

Stellar Blade devs seem as confused as everyone else as the action RPG's PC port gets region locked in over 100 countries despite no PSN requirements: "May I ask where you live?"

Sony's approach to PC ports is still proving controversial

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Schedule 1 dev says phony PlayStation listings "are not affiliated with me in any way," but would "love" to port the open-world crime game to console when it's "at the right stage"

Schedule 1: Syndicate and Dope Wars: Schedule 1 are not official spin-offs

GamesRadar

PSN Outage Payback: Sony Finally Rolls Out PS Plus Compensation—But Not Everyone's Getting It Yet

Sony has started issuing five-day PS Plus extensions after February's massive PSN outage, but the rollout is staggered—leaving some players still waiting.

Player One

PS5 and PS4 owners receive free PlayStation Store credit for recent glitch – how to check if you have it

Players impacted by a glitch that stopped them from redeeming vouchers around Christmas are seeing funds appear in their wallets

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

Sony's PSN outage made me love my PS5 Pro even more – for one simple reason

The PlayStation Network outage was a huge bummer, but it gave me time to appreciate my PS5 Pro in other ways.

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.

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Monster Hunter Wilds responds to PSN outage — extending the second open beta test period to compensate its players

Fans who missed out on the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta due to a recent PSN outage can enjoy an extra day.

Evening Standard

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

Windows Central

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.

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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.

GamesRadar

As PSN outages subside, Capcom is extending the next Monster Hunter Wilds open beta for an extra day as the "test period was cut short"

And Sony's giving away five days of PS Plus for all existing members

TechRadar

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.

The Independent UK

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

GamesRadar

The PlayStation Network has been down for 17 hours - and PSN players say even single-player games and disc drives aren't working

The PSN outage is affecting all services

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