Free to Play MMO "Free Realms" Comes to PS3 March 29
Normally unexciting news, but whenever there's a free game on PSN that comes with 46 trophies including a platinum, my ears start to perk up.
Free to Play MMO "Free Realms" Comes to PS3 March 29
Normally unexciting news, but whenever there's a free game on PSN that comes with 46 trophies including a platinum, my ears start to perk up.
Is it actually free or is it one of those games where to get any of the good stuff you gotta pay? (Not that I much care about a MMO anyway...)
Micro-transactions are available for Free Realms, but I think it's not "necessary" unlike some of the other Free-to-play MMOs.
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Just as a follow up, my Turtlebeach PX21 arrived yesterday. I set it up and for $60.00 I am 100% impressed with the quality. I played some NCAA BASKETBALL 10 and it was crystal clear commentary combined with excellent all around sounds. Overall, definitely a worthwhile purchase. If you don't want to spend a lot but want a quality headest I give PX21 my full recommendation.
Jaymo, do you observe a background hiss when there's no sound coming through the headset? Wondering if they've improved that with the PX.
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Sounds like a drastic improvement then. With the P21s I have, as soon as you put them on there's an audible background hiss -- similar to when your computer speakers are cranked too high but there's no sound coming out.
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I'm pretty sure it's because they're too damn loud. You could always buy their audio processor, Jeff, and that may end up getting rid of the static. It would also supposedly give you a surround sound effect.
So... I got an odd e-mail. My conclusion was that it is some type of scam that people are trying to get your Credit Card info below is the e-mail I received:
Add PlayStation_Network@playstation.innovyx.net to your address book
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PlayStation(R)Network
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An important message to you from the
PlayStation(R)Network team at Sony Computer
Entertainment America LLC.
On April 1, 2011, Sony Computer
Entertainment America LLC ("SCEA")
will transfer its online services
operations, including your wallet
and the funds in it, to Sony Network
Entertainment America Inc. ("SNEA").
The first time you sign in to your
Sony Online Services account on or
after April 1, you will be asked to
enter into a new Terms of Service and
User Agreement with SNEA. If you do
not wish to enter into a contract with
SNEA, you may decline the terms of
service and we will close your account(s)
and return your funds. You can preview
the new Terms of Service and User
Agreement with SNEA at:
http://playstation.innovyx.net/r?xnc...lEHWcJcnlcHccn
PlayStation(R)Network will continue to
provide you with the highest standard
of interactive entertainment. Your
access to the best games, movies, TV
shows, music and friends will remain
intact. Thank you very much for being
part of the PlayStation(R)Network online
community! We look forward to continuing
to bring you the best in innovative
online entertainment!
Your PlayStation(R)Network password and
Sign-on ID (clw22580) is required
to sign in to your Sony Online Services
account. Please go to >>
http://playstation.innovyx.net/r?xnc...qEHWcJcnlcHcJH
to ensure your account information
is accurate and updated.
The PlayStation(R)Network Team
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LEGAL
"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are
registered trademarks and "PS3" and
"PlayStation Network" are trademarks of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
(C) 2011 Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
919 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
I got that too. Very strange.
It's legit. We all got it. New terms are here: http://www.qriocity.com/psnlegal/us/privacy.html
Twitter: @3YardsandACloud
So basically it's just a shift in responsibilities for the billing?
How the hell come I never, ever get emails from Sony? This has screwed me out of countless betas!
SNEA is a new division announced earlier this year. They're the ones that are responsible for MusicUnlimited as well. I think it's just a new division that will head up all network-related stuff. I think they may also be in charge of the app store for mobile phones. Not sure though.
Your PSN account is linked to a valid e-mail address, right? Maybe you opted out of communications somewhere. Do you get e-mails whenever you purchase something from the store? FWIW, I can't immediately think of any Beta invites that have come through e-mail.Sony Network Entertainment
Sony Network Entertainment exists to drive vision, strategy and service delivery for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of Sony devices.
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It's a valid email, the one I initially signed up with and still use to this day. I'm opted in to both options whenever you signed up. I do get the store confirmation emails, but that's it. There's been numerous instances when I knew I was supposed to get something from Sony - be it a beta or whatever - and flat out didn't get it.
They are checked. I've checked multiple times. I guess I'm going to have to give the good ol' Sony customer service a call.![]()
Here's a video of all the new features for MLB.TV on the PS3 - I got the $99 package as the premium package just isn't worth the extra $20, but this is a hell of a deal compared to the cable package.
Some of the new features are on NHL GameCenter Live also. Hopefully, NHL will add the rest for next season.
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