PlayStation Network Crash: What Happened And What’s Next?

9. The PlayStation Network from Sony is severely disrupted.

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7. Players began to notice problems late on Monday, and they persisted throughout Tuesday.

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6. Sony notes that there are issues with signing in and starting games when updating the PSN status page.

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5. Around the world, gamers exchange memes about the outage and vent their aggravation.

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4. Video content streaming, game starts, and login problems were all impacted.

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3. Despite their dissatisfaction, gamers congregate online and exchange jokes and strategies for solving problems.

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2. Sony says it will resolve the problem quickly, but it gives no time frame.

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1. Players anticipate a speedy settlement and the ability to resume unbroken gameplay.

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