So as we all know, the PlayStation Network is back online! I know some have said they are still waiting for there emails to get to them, to change their password. However just incase you guys are still waiting, Sony did say that\u00a0, it is creating significant email traffic to ISPs, but you should get the email soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But some great news has appeared on the Official PlayStation Blog! They have released details of the Welcome Back Program, you can find all the details below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We must also add, that the welcome back program, will only be available as to once the PlayStation Store will be back, which should be soon. As well the store, must be available in your area.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two PS3 games from the following list:<\/p>\n

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• LittleBigPlanet<\/li>\n
• Infamous*<\/li>\n
• Wipeout HD\/Fury<\/li>\n
• Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty<\/li>\n
• Dead Nation*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  For those with PSP accounts, you will also be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list:<\/p>\n

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  • LittleBigPlanet PSP<\/li>\n
  • ModNation PSP<\/li>\n
  • Pursuit Force<\/li>\n
  • Killzone Liberation*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    – 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PS Plus subscribers*<\/p>\n

    – Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will be given 60 days free subscription.<\/p>\n

    – For existing Music Unlimited subscribers, you will be given 30 days free subscription.<\/p>\n

    – We are working on a Welcome Back offer in PlayStation Home and will share that when it is confirmed.<\/p>\n

    I would like to thank all of the developers and publishers involved in this programme for their support in making this happen. We certainly couldn\u2019t have done it without you.<\/p>\n

    You will be able to access this content once PlayStation Store comes back online and we are doing everything we can to make that happen as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

    Thank you for your support and keep checking back on the blog for more information.<\/p>\n

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    1. For eligibility for the welcome back programme consumers must be an account holder on 20 April 2011. Specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live. All existing PSN registrants have 30 days from when the welcome back programme goes live to redeem their content.<\/em><\/li>\n

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    2. For the German market, InFamous and Dead Nation will be replace with Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings in the selection of PS3 games.<\/li>\n
    3. For the German market, Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation will be replaced with Everybody\u2019s Golf 2 and Buzz Junior Jungle Party in the selection of PSP games. Killzone Liberation will not offer online gameplay functionality.<\/li>\n

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    4. Access to the 30 days free PS Plus subscription is only available for those countries where PS Plus is offered. You will have access to the PS Plus content planned for May for 30 days. Access to the free games and exclusive features finishes at the end of the 30-day subscription period. Anything you buy with exclusive discounts, dynamic themes and premium avatars are yours to keep forever.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n

       You can check out the US Welcome Back Package\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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