By skimming through an article at first, I thought PS3 Network will no longer allow you to play multiplayer games over its network for free, because it’s now.  Don’t worry if you have thought like that, because Sony is only add an additional premium level over current free level.  It’s not clear that what will be in the premium level as in subscription model, but the current features in free level such as Facebook, Netflix, and multiplayer games over PlayStation Network are continuing to be free.  Not to be feared, because I’m already content with the current free level, but I maybe one of those early subscribers to Playstation Network’s premium level if Sony puts out something extraordinary.  I hope the subscription level is affordable, otherwise I won’t be buying it.  Source.