The latest development in the Playstation Network downtime situation has drawn the attention of a US Senator. Among those upset with Sony about its handling of the ongoing PSN fiasco—which the company just announced today might have resulted in an unauthorized individual gaining access to users’ personal data—is Connecticut senator Richard Blumenthal. In the wake of today’s news, the former Conn. Attorney General has written a letter to Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton demanding the Playstation maker do more for its customers.

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Cyanide Studio has unveiled screenshots of their upcoming PC game, A Game of Thrones – Genesis. The video game is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, and these screens show off the coast of Dorne where Queen Nymeria and her people landed, as well as the troops of House Tyrell confronting House Lannister.

A Game of Thrones – Genesis will be released this summer.

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This afternoon, PlayStation sent out a letter to all of their PSN and Qriocity customers detailing last week’s events and the steps they’ve taken since.

Between April 17 and April 19, some PlayStation Network and Qriocity service user account information was compromised in connection with an illegal intrusion into their network. They then took it upon themselves to temporarily turn off these services, and engaged an outside security firm to conduct an investigation. Now they are taking steps to enhance security and strengthen their network infrastructure through re-building.

They believe that the hacker(s) obtained the name, address, email address, birthdate, PlayStation Network/Qriocity password and login, and handle/PSN online ID for some users. It is also possible that some profile data, including purchase history and billing address, and PlayStation Network/Qriocity password security answers may have been obtained. There is no evidence at this time that credit card data was taken, but they cannot rule out the possibility. If you have provided your credit card data through PlayStation Network or Qriocity, out of an abundance of caution they are advising you that your credit card number and expiration date may have been obtained.

We’ll continue to keep you posted as the situation evolves.

Paradox Interactive and Battlegoat Studios have announced a two-pronged attack strategy for fans of the Supreme Ruler strategy series with an in-game update. Update 8 for Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold features a variety of improvements, enhancements and new additions including ones suggested by the active player communities. The update includes 20 new MOD scenarios, new units and technologies, AI additions and improvements, new unit commands, reduced memory usage, and smaller save game files. The update will also provide a free upgrade, for all 2020 owners, to the Gold edition.

Matrix Games, Slitherine, and Zeal have announced Team Assault: Baptism of Fire as an upcoming 3D turn-based tactical game set during World War II. In it, players take command of infantry squads to engage the enemy in close combat. Using an objective-control system, players must use both their wits and the geography around them to secure tactically important points and dominate the enemy. Weapon accuracy and penetration, cover versus weapon penetration, recoil, encumbrance and wounded soldiers are some of the listed features. The title also includes a map editor, and a force creator that will allow you to design squads to suit your needs and command style.

Atari now has an anime re-imagining of their classic arcade game Yars’ Revenge available via Xbox Live. The new incarnation takes the title to new artistic heights with an anime inspired art style and a narrative that expands upon the original story. The game also features local co-op gameplay. Players assume the role of a nameless Yar, who has been brainwashed by the evil Quotile empire to do their bidding. After being shot down and rescued by the ancient and mysterious Bar Yargler, she sets off on a mission to seek revenge on her former master and his deadly squad of assassins.

Gaijin Entertainment has announced that they have Skydive: Proximity Flight in development. Inspired by the extreme sport of base-jumping and the idea of human flight, the title will put players inside a wingsuit and use motion-detection technology to simulate unrestricted flight.

Using motion controllers, Skydive players will be able to fly through the air by simply waving their arms and maneuvering their bodies. Skydivers can learn the mid-air tricks and make up their own, either solo or with friends. The intent is to make it possible for a wide audience to enjoy the adrenaline rush of wingsuit flying without the real-world safety risks.

Supported platforms and release dates will be announced in the coming months.

Remember Hydrophobia? Perhaps you recall all the fuss generated by the developer in response to some of the not so glowing reviews of its original water-based title. Now they have a new version, Hydrophobia Prophecy, making the leap from 360 exclusive to both PC and PSN.

The developers have stated that, “it includes upgraded graphics, brand new game-play mechanics, exclusive new levels, a reworked back story, a dramatic new ending, recast voice acting and much, much more.” The long list of new features and enhancements is also augmented by changes Dark Energy has made in response to data gathered from the Hydrophobia Listening Post where players voted and commented on the features of Hydrophobia Pure.

So, despite their robust defense against the criticisms raised by players to the first game, it seems Dark Energy has relented and included them in this new upgraded version. It’s expected to be released via Steam May 9.

In this case, no news is still bad news. We reported yesterday that the PlayStation Network was down, and it appears that not much has changed. Patrick Seybold, PlayStation Sr. Director of Corporate Communications, has released the following statement, but if you were looking for answers, you’ll be disappointed.

“I know you are waiting for additional information on when PlayStation Network and Qriocity services will be online. Unfortunately, I don’t have an update or timeframe to share at this point in time. As we previously noted, this is a time intensive process and we’re working to get them back online quickly. We’ll keep you updated with information as it becomes available. We once again thank you for your patience.”

Sega has released the first screenshots for Phantasy Star Online 2, which will be a monthly fee based, online affair for the PC. The original was a big hit with the console crowd, so it was a little surprising to learn that it will be PC only this time around. Forests featured massively in the first game so it’s a given that these screens contain a lot of foliage. In my opinion the graphics look a bit dated, but it’s still very early in the development process.

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Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword has officially gone gold, and will be released May 3. Become a mercenary or join one of five battling factions, to conquer, destroy or create empires. In this open sandbox world you choose your allies and enemies, what provinces to conquer, which castles to siege and what quests to embark on.

With Fire and Sword builds and expands upon the Mount & Blade: Warband combat system. Firearms and battle formations based off of actual military strategies have been introduced to the battlefield. In addition to single player mode, the game also provides a host of original multiplayer content including the new game mode: Captain, where up to 16 players can command a squad of solders.

Paradox Interactive invites gamers to dust off their armor one more time and prepare for the complete King Arthur experience with the newly announced King Arthur Collection in late May. The compilation will include the original King Arthur game, as well as both The Saxons and The Druids expansions. From building up armies to slaying mystical beasts, this collection aims to transport players back to the time of Merlin and Sir Lancelot as they battle their way through a campaign that challenges them to prove that Arthur is the Once and Future King of prophecies.

The wait is finally over for the approximately 8,000 people who entered the MASSIVE Mass Luminosity Giveaway. Here’s the complete list of the lucky winners and the prizes they’ve won. If you see your name, congratulations! You have until Thursday, April 28 at 6 pm Central Time to send your address and telephone number in an email to list@massluminosity.com using the same address you used to enter the giveaway.

We’d like to thank all of you for entering! And we’d also like to thank all of the sponsors—PurePC, Logitech, AMD, Cooler Master and Play N’ Trade—for making the giveaway possible!

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Bethesda Softworks has released a new video for Hunted. Call of the Forge takes you behind the scenes with the team at inXile Entertainment as they discuss the game’s world and the secrets the Demon’s Forge holds.

Hunted is slated to release in North American for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC May 31.

After years of waiting, the new installment of Mega Man Legends draws closer with Mega Man Legends 3: Prototype Version. Available as a download, the game will be a launch title when the Nintendo eShop opens for business.

Mega Man Legends 3 is the first Capcom game to be co-developed with fans. Prototype Version provides a first taste of Mega Man’s upcoming open-world action/adventure game, and lets players see the game while still in the early development process. It also introduces a new character to the franchise, the reckless leader of a sky biker gang, Barrett.