You can use this Bug with your first Sign In into PSN. Works the same as mentioned above. Took 5 min. :) (also created new PSN Account this way). (Bad english, sorry --> I'm german)
Update:
If you want to activate your stuff simple activate the Offline-Play (same Method as above, try and try...
Only thing drive me crazy is all these new horror games nowadays is its so dark, all time. I can't even play them. I understand they trying to create spooky but be creative a little, not just darkness with pop out scare scenes.