Posts Tagged ‘Network’
No multiplayer PSP Minis
We first heard of the iPhone app-esque PSP Minis back at Gamescom but other than the fact that they would be small downloadable games, we don’t know much. Today, however, recent reports bring us news that the PSP Minis will be single player only and will not feature support for downloadable content. So, those of you who hoped to play a Tetris PSP Mini remake with your buddys over the internet will have to seek alternative options.
Then again, iPhone apps are generally single player with DLC compatibility added only recently and they still sell like hot cakes. We’ll have to wait and see if the PSP Minis share the same success.
via kotaku
Hackers on Xbox Live turning into a problem
Ever since Halo 2 on Xbox Live for the original Xbox, there have been those users unhappy with their ranking who feel the need to manipulate the network to their advantage.
Well, the problem hasn’t stop and it has infact escalated. Apparently, creators of such methods are selling programs, and even offering services, that kick your opponent off of Xbox Live. How is it done?
Well, the cheater routes their Xbox connection through their computer, obtains your IP address, floods it with packets, and kicks you off. Sounds like fun? It’s not, I’ve encountered one too many of these guys on Halo 3.
Microsoft has issued the following statement on the subject:
We are investigating reports involving the use of malicious software tools that an attacker could use to try and disrupt an Xbox LIVE player’s internet connection.
This problem is not related to the Xbox Live service, but to the player’s internet connection. The attacker could also attempt [to] disrupt other internet activities, such as streaming video or web browsing, using the same tools.”
Read (Kotaku)
PSN Down For Maintenance
Sony has sent out a notice that some parts of their online service, the PlayStation Network will be down for maintenance. The notice says that it is regularly scheduled maintenance but there’s probably a little more to it. Of course the official notice apologizes for any inconvenience, but I’m guessing the recent exploits allowing users to put their own content onto the servers for Home might be fixed when things back up.