GeoHot's latest discovery: Reveals PS3 'root key' to allow custom/pirated software

George "GeoHot" Hotz, a hacker renowned for cracking the Apple iPhone, has just announced his finding and public release of the root key used by Sony's PlayStation 3 console. The root key was in-place to verify the authenticity of software being run on the PS3, in order to counter-act the use of pirated/homebrew software on the console.

However, with this release, should the root key be correctly applied, it would mean that any software could be played on the PlayStation 3, including modified versions of original content or entirely new games altogether.

Video game 'Catherine' demo scheduled for release in early 2011!

Atlus' upcoming action-adventure title 'Catherine' has been scheduled a demo release in early 2011. With only a couple of month until it's February release in Japan, many feel it is still unclear as to what the game is actually about. The game's director, Katsura Hashino wishes to debunk any incorrect perceptions or theories regarding the game with this release.

FIFA Online 2 Win a trip to Chelsea by playing the game - PC

Electronic Arts announce a competition through which Asian gamers stand a chance to win a prize trip to London to watch Chelsea play Wigan in the Barclays Premier League – just by playing EA SPORTS FIFA Online 2! Winners will also get to go behind the scenes to observe a Chelsea first team training session and tour the famous Stamford Bridge Stadium.

Sonic The Hedgehog speeds into his 20th year - PS3 X360

SEGA Corporation is proud to announce their company mascot will celebrate his 20th anniversary on June 23, 2011.

Video games lose 60% of their value in just three days

A UK consumer magazine 'Which?' has reported that video game can lose up to 60% of their purchase price when traded in just three days later, in 'mint' condition.

They found that retailers Tesco and ASDA offered Call of Duty: Black Ops on sale at £44.99 ($70) yet paid only £16.70 ($26) cash or between £22 ($34) and £36 ($55) in store credit just three days later, when the game was offered as a trade-in in 'brand new' condition.

Live in China? Play Angry Birds for real with this arcade game

In Guangzhou China they've seen the potential of Angry Birds and made their own Arcade version.

Exclusive: Play Tetris on your Internet-connected TV

Oberon Media announce that early in 2011 they will have the most popular video game of all time available directly on televisions and other TV related devices including Blu-ray players.

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved - shift the Christmas flab with the new DLC - X360

Two brand new fitness programs for the Ubisoft’s Kinect exclusive fitness game Your Shape: Fitness Evolved are now available for download on the Xbox Live

· “New Year New You”, a specific program to get back in shape after Xmas and New Year’s celebrations

· “Dance Workout: Bollywood”, a dance take on fitness, matching efficient exercise with Indian-inspired moves and atmosphere.

NEW - Free Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D 'Over the Nexus' desktop posters to download

 The new game is based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TV series and is also the official video game of the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship in 2011. 

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2011: Over The Nexus Dual-screen duelling with a new puzzle editor - DS

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2011: Over The Nexus delivers the ultimate dueling simulation to handheld fans.

 The new game is based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TV series and is also the official video game of the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship in 2011.