PS3 Weekend Warrior: The hack heard round the world

The QJ PS3 blog is all abuzz with the news of Geohot’s PS3 hack, especially now that dev has released it. Has the PS3’s security finally been cracked open like an egg under the feet of a 500-pound woman wearing clown makeup? Maybe. Sony apparently thinks it’s serious enough to look into. Read all about that and more after the jump.

The QJ PS3 blog is all abuzz with the news of Geohot’s PS3 hack, especially now that dev has released it. Has the PS3’s security finally been cracked open like an egg under the feet of a 500-pound woman wearing clown makeup? Maybe. Sony apparently thinks it’s serious enough to look into. Read all about that and more after the jump.

The Hardware:

• Sony looking into PS3 hack rumors. Link
• Geohotz PS3 exploit released. Link
• Another look into the PS3 hack. Link
• Nintendo president doubts people will take to 3D gaming. Link

The Games:

• PS3 version of Just Cause 2 to get exclusive YouTube upload feature. Link
• PS3 Slim and price cut raise sales for MGS 4. Link
• MAG:
  • Video: MAG Launch trailer. Link
  • Zipper explains the difference between the MAG Beta and final game, upcoming patch revealed. Link
• Bayonetta PS3 patch to allow game install. Link
• Gravity Crash updates: the sale, the patch, the PSP release. Link
• God of War III:
  • Ever wondered what Kratos’ childhood was like? Link
  • God of War III dated for UK. Link
  • God of War III dated for US, Collection gets price cut. Link
• Watch: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 trailer. Link
• GTA IV: Liberty City confirmed for PS3. Link
• Majority of Koei’s unannounced games are PS3 exclusives. Link

The Network:

• US PSN Digital Comic Store update – 01/28. Link
• Euro PSN Store update 01/28. Link
• FFVIII and FFVII are PSN’s top downloads. Link
• US PSN Store update 01/28. Link