Sony is planning to close the PlayStation Network for maintenance today from 4pm until midnight tonight, suggesting that the restoration of the PlayStation Store could be imminent.VG247 is also
reporting that certain PlayStation Plus members have also seen their subscriptions updated earlier today, with the activation note detailing a "60-Day Welcome Back Extension." If all goes to plan, we could well see the PS Store return tomorrow. Just in time for a bumper update, we reckon.
Sony has previously stated that it intended to bring the Store back online this week. When it does, gamers will be able to take advantage of a Welcome Back package that allows a choice of two PS3 games (between
inFAMOUS,
Wipeout HD Fury,
Dead Nation and
Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty in the UK) and two PSP games from
LittleBigPlanet,
Pursuit Force,
Killzone Liberation and
ModNation Racers.