103w ago - As a follow-up to the previous announcement, Sony's PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with the return of the US (and European) PSN updates today.

To quote: The PlayStation Store is back online and thank you everyone for your patience. You will notice a huge lineup of new downloadable games, demos, add-on content, themes, avatars and videos.

Also, PlayStation Plus has been updated with new full game trials, free games and DLC, free avatars and even more discounts.

You may have noticed that the content promised as part of the Welcome Back offer is not yet live. It is currently in the final stages of testing and will be available to download soon; we'll be sure to let you know when.

The next PlayStation Store and PlayStation Plus update will be this Friday, June 3, and then we will roll right into some special publishes starting next week for E3 (so be sure to check back daily!).

In the meantime, check out all the new downloadable content on PlayStation Store.

103w ago - Sony Computer Entertainment has officially announced that PSN and the PlayStation Store are returning today- June 2, 2011!

From the Press Release, to quote: Tokyo, June 2, 2011 - Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) will fully restore all PlayStation Network services today June 2, 2011, in the Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea.

The company will also resume Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for PlayStation 3 (PS3), PSP (PlayStation Portable), VAIO and other PCs.

Details of "Welcome Back" package program offered to all registered PlayStation Network* and Qriocity account services will be announced from each region.

Announcement for restoration in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea as well as for the remaining services on Qriocity will be made as they become available.

* Only available for those countries and regions with access to PlayStation Store.

103w ago - Sony's Social Media Manager Jeff Rubenstein has confirmed today via press release (below) that full PSN services, including PlayStation Store, are set to return this week.

This press release just hit the wire - PlayStation Store and related services (like voucher redemption) back this week:

SONY AND SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE FULL RESTORATION OF PLAYSTATION NETWORK SERVICES

Tokyo, May 31, 2011 - Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced today that Sony Network Entertainment International (SNEI, the company) will fully restore all PlayStation Network services in the Americas, Europe/PAL territories and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea by the end of this week.

The company will also resume Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity™ for PlayStation 3 (PS3), PSP (PlayStation Portable), VAIO and other PCs. Details for Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea as well as the remaining services on Qriocity will be announced as they become available.

The company implemented considerable security enhancements to the network infrastructure, as well as conducted testing of the payment process and commerce functions. The first phase of PlayStation Network and Qriocity restoration began on May 15 in the Americas and Europe/PAL...

109w ago - Sony PlayStation Store Senior Manager Grace Chen is here with this weeks US PSN updates today, as follows:

Hi Everyone - Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

• Red Johnson Chronicles - Episode 1 (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus for $6.50)
• Metropolis, capital of crime. Private Detective Red Johnson is stretched to his limits after shots were heard from Drownedman's Bridge. Explore strange worlds, find and use clues that wil lead you to the truth in this unique game with stunning backdrops. Question suspects and confront them in breathtaking action scenes.
ESRB Rated M
File Size: 1.54 GB

Discounted Games

• Hamsterball End Sale (PlayStation Plus Price $3.99, regular price $9.99)
• Red Johnson Chronicles Episode 1 (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus for $6.50)
• Mad Blocker Alpha minis (PlayStation Plus Price $2.00, regular price $3.99)

Updates

• God of War: Ghost of Sparta - Sale (PS3) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
• Marvel Vs Capcom 2 - Sale (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $14.99)
• Blue Toad Murder Files Episodes 2-6 Upgrade Bundle - Sale (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $13.99)
• Blue Toad Murder Files: Episode 1 - Sale...

110w ago - PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with this weeks US PSN updates today, as follows:

Here is the weekly PlayStation Store update:

PlayStation Plus

Full Game Trial

• Assassin's Creed

Featured Games

• Dungeon Hunter (PlayStation Plus price $9.74, regular price $12.99)
• Might & Magic Clash of Heroes (PlayStation Plus price $11.99, regular price $14.99)

Featured Add-On

• Killzone 3 - Steel Rain Map Pack (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $4.99)

Featured Themes & Avatars

• Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds 38 Avatars bundle (Exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers for $3.99)
• Yakuza 4: The Men of Yakuza 4 Dynamic Theme (Free to PlayStation Plus subscribers, regular price $2.99)
• Crane Dance Static Theme (Free and exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers)

Updates

Worms 2: Armageddon Battle Pack - Sale - (PS3) (now $3.49, original price $4.99)
Final Fight/Double Impact - Sale - (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
Worms 2: Armageddon - Sale - (PS3) (now $7.49, original price $14.99)

Downloadable Games

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance...