Since PlayStation Network is down, there are some games rendered completely unplayable, notably Sony Online Entertainment's DC Universe Online and Free Realms. Both are online-only games, which means the lack of PSN puts a whole world of hurt on anyone's ability to grind towards saving the world.
SOE sent an apologetic note to all players last night, which it passed onto me this afternoon:
"We apologize for any inconvenience players may have experienced as a result of the recent service interruption," said the company. "As a global leader in online gaming, SOE is committed to delivering stable and entertaining games for players of all ages. To thank players for their patience, we will be hosting special events this weekend across our game portfolio, including a Double Station Cash day on Saturday, April 30th. We are also working on a 'make good' plan for players of the PS3 versions of DC Universe Online and Free Realms. Details will be available soon on the individual game websites and forums. "
Whenever that "make good" plan is figured out, I'll make sure to pass on the details. For now, we wait.