Sony settles with PS3 hacker George 'Geohot' Hotz on controversial rootkey case, judgement not likely to have any lasting effects. FULL STORY >

As people try to come to terms with the devastation caused by the Tohoku earthquake, Sony announces special themes for PlayStation network donations. FULL STORY >

Microsoft prepares to update its Xbox 360 disc format in the console's upcoming major system update. FULL STORY >

The upcoming official PlayStation Phone, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play will be launching with a number of full games installed and ready to play on the device. FULL STORY >

Like Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, this title brings together some of the comic books world's best loved characters, but thats about the best thing one can say about it. FULL STORY >

It would appear that the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play isn't going to be the only mobile to run PlayStation games, in fact other smartphones (and tablets) will be running these as well. FULL STORY >

In the first part of this week's gaming news round-up we take a look at the first gameplay footage for upcoming shooter, Battlefield 3. FULL STORY >

The third installment in the Killzone series has landed, providing some heart pounding yet beautiful Helghast killing action. FULL STORY >

Microsoft announces plans to release a Kinect SDK, enabling developers to create motion based titles for the PC. FULL STORY >

Dramatic price cuts and special new bundles for Sony's PS3 slim has been seen sprouting up overseas. FULL STORY >

Sony Ericsson unveils new Xperia Play details, as well as slating the gaming smartphone for a March 2011 release. FULL STORY >

HP unveils two new webOS-running smartphones in this week's Tech News Round-up, whilst RIM plans to bring Android apps to the BlackBerry PlayBook. FULL STORY >

LG and Sony are currently embroiled in a tense legal battle over patent infringements, attempting to block the import of competing devices. FULL STORY >

Sony is possibly preparing to introduce serial keys to future PlayStation 3 games, goodbye second hand games market. FULL STORY >

In this week's gaming news round-up we rejoice at the first official mentions of Battlefield 3 and see new Devil May Cry on the iPhone. FULL STORY >