PSN Servers Are Down: What Say You, Microsoft? [Add a comment]
Brittney
April 27, 2011
With PSN being down for a week now due to an “external intrusion”, and Sony’s recent acknowledgement that users’ personal information to include birth dates, mailing addresses and credit card information may have been compromised, one can’t help but imagine Microsoft gloating in the background.
So, I’ve searched the internets to see what, if any, statements have been issued by the wonderful folks at Microsoft.
On April 23, three days after PSN went under, a Microsoft representative issued a statement to Electronic Theatre. “Of course it’s regretful that Sony is encountering issues at such a busy time, and Microsoft takes no joy in the problems gamers are having playing their favorite games online. That being said, we are expecting Microsoft’s robust online network to see an increase of traffic from those gamers who own both systems. Being able to play their games via the Xbox Live network could make all the difference for some gamers, and the Xbox Nations event will allow all of them to do just that – whether they have a Gold subscription or not.”
Hehe. SORRY. I shouldn’t laugh. Of course XBL is going to see a jump in traffic and activity; the only other console that supports online play is down! Again, can’t you see the rejoicing and ceremonial dancing n the background?
Last night, however, a very different statement was given to G4, but this time the statement was issued on behalf of Xbox Live. “It’s business as usual with our previously planned Xbox LIVE promotions and programming. Other than that we have no comment.”
Some folks were reading a little too much into the “no comment” portion of the statement, jumping to the conclusion that Microsoft is facing an attack of sort behind the scenes. Personally, I see it as a way for Micrsoft to avoid sounding douchey. Either way, you can bet your arse that they’re monitoring the situation very closely. I guarentee they are looking into their own security protocols.
Just today, Microsoft has warned players that there have been numerous phishing attempts against those playing Modern Warfare 2 online.
“We are aware of the problem and are working to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience”
More than likely this is completely unrelated to the PSN fiasco, as phishing isn’t uncommon, but still, noteworthy.
