Yes, it's true. http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Network/Status (here's a screen of the page in case it's back up when you read it: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2607324771_62c8b35964_m.jpg) When you try to sign in, it says "use of the playstation network has been suspended."
Could it be??! In-game XMB/trophies????!!!!!!! PLEEEEAAAAAASSSEEEE......
Not trying to be a fanboy. Of course, it's hard when you own the best console eve... dang it