No, the PlayStation Network’s still not back, and yes, we’re over a week into the outage, but at least Sony’s finally answering questions gamers care about. No, the PlayStation Network’s still not back, and yes, we’re over a week into the outage, but at least Sony’s finally answering questions gamers care about.For starters, the company says your PS3 friend list, download history, and PlayStation Network-related settings won’t be affected by the outage. Also: that any trophies earned in single-player games while the PSN’s been down will be intact when service is restored. (Just don’t, you know, drop your PS3 in a lake or something.)(More on PCWorld: Sony’s Latest PlayStation Network Update More Candid)Those of you with premium PlayStation Plus memberships ($50 a year) wondering if the PSN outage mucked with any online extras can breathe easier: Your PS+ cloud saves are, well, safe, and you’ll have access to them once service resumes. It sounds like Sony Online Entertainment’s planning to compensate DC Universe Online and Free Realms players. SOE plans to host “special events across [its] game portfolio” and says it’s working on a “make good” plan for PS3 players.As for a general Sony “goodwill gesture,” the company says its evaluating ways to make one now, and “to show appreciation for your extraordinary patience as we work to get these services back online.” Interact with Game On: Twitter – Facebook – Get in touch Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe