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PlayStation Network 'Corrupted', Prevents Offline Play Worldwide An apparently hardware-related time and date glitch leaves millions of PS3 owners unable to play games, on or offline.
Glitch Hits PlayStation Network Users Worldwide UPDATE: Sony's PlayStation Network has been hit by a glitch that has left users on all continents unable to connect to the online service, the company said Monday.
Glitch Hits PlayStation Network Users Worldwide Sony's PlayStation Network has been hit by a glitch that has left users on all continents unable to connect to the online service, the company said Monday.
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