A survey sent from IPSOS Online Research indicates that Sony is considering premium subscription plans for the PlayStation Network, detailing potential prices and premium services, including full-hour game trials, free access to PSOne Classics, and cross-game voice chat. More »
According to MTV Multiplayer, the PlayStation Network Bandwidth Fee Sony charges for content downloads could have publishers thinking twice about what downloadable content they offer on the PlayStation 3.
According to a report from InformationWeek, Georgia resident Francisco Garcia has filed suit against Microsoft for what he claims was a “fraudulently induced… contractual relationship for Xbox Live services.” The problem? Seems that Garcia’s underage son used his debit card to sign up for an Xbox Live account. When the yearly auto-rebilling hit, it sent daddy Garcia’s account into overdraft, netting him a $US 35 overdraft penalty. Serious business.
The report doesn’t specify how much Garcia is seeking but mentions that Microsoft is attempting to have the case thrown out of court.
Microsoft Hit With Class Action Suit Over Xbox Live Fees [Information Week - thanks, coalhalo!] More »
