After many years of using the phrases “Playstation Network” and “PSN”, it seems like I will now have to get accustomed to using the words Sony Entertainment Network or “SEN” (It is the whole using 2011 instead of 2012 all over again) with Sony Computer Entertainment seemingly all around the world sending out notifications that from the 8th February 2012, they will be renaming the Playstation Network “Sony Entertainment Network” – a name which I feel will take a while to warm up to.
This change will be made at the same time as upcoming Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita system software updates, with the name being only aesthetic in nature and not affecting usernames, passwords or any other information regarding your account. The announcement that is being sent around to all PSN Account Holders e-mail addresses is as follows:
This transition is based on Sony’s goal to enhance its unique digital entertainment offering. As a series of these activities Sony started last September, PlayStation®Network will be aligned with “Sony Entertainment Network”. This helps us get closer to our goal of establishing a global comprehensive network platform of services across games, movies, music and more, all accessible from one convenient account.
Your Sony Entertainment Network account also enables use of Sony’s non-game services such as Music Unlimited, Video Store of PlayStation®Store and PlayMemories Online (previously called Personal Space) across a variety of network-connected devices.
