Amazon Server's Apart of PSN Attack?

According to Bloomberg, Amazon Web Cloud Services ere used by hackers last month to attack Sony's online entertainment systems. Hacker's supposable signed up with a fake name and rented Amazon's EC2 service and launced the attack from there. The account that was registered has been shut down. Funny thing is they legitimately signed up for the service to send out the attack but not break into any of Amazon servers. This does raise a concern for cloud secuirty with many more services using the cloud for many tools. Let's hope another cloud attack won't happen in the future.

PlayStation Network Fully Back Online

After weeks of downtime due to the hack attack on Sony's PlayStation Network and much frustration, the PlayStation Network is fully back online with upgraded security measures. Unfortunately the data that was stolen from millions of customers will never be recovered. Sony has issued a new firmware update that is mandatory for all PS3 consoles and you will be asked to change your password as soon as you sign into your account. The good news is that you can only change your password from within your own console alone. Sony has stated that its customers will get a welcome package in the next few days to sweeten the whole bitter situation PS3 gamers have went thru. For more info, hit up the source link and get your gaming on!

The Sony PSP Go Is Dead

Oh boy, looks like yet another gadget is being killed off. After Microsoft killed the Zune and Cisco killed their Flip line of cameras, it's Sony's turn and they're killing the PSP Go. The PSP Go was first introduced to replace the PSP 3000 portable gaming system but it never took gamers love from the start with its digital only games and inability to play UMD games and movies where past PSP models where able to do. Sony's PSP 3000 is still living strong and is one of the most popular portable gaming systems on the market. Farewell PSP Go, you will not be missed.

Sony's Newly Branded Sony Store Grand Opening

Sony has announced a newly branded store that will open its doors to the masses starting tomorrow called the Sony Store. The new Sony Store is located just a few walking steps from the Apple Store at the Westfield Century City shopping mall , the first Sony Store in Los Angeles, CA. The new Sony Store has a new and completely different experience from current Sony Style stores along with many current Sony products available for hands-on experience. And what will your visit to the new Sony Store be without a plethora of 3D featured products to test out. Sony plans to roll out a few more of these redesigned Sony Stores in other cities and states. Check out the video above for an early guided tour of the brand new Sony Store. Oh and if you're planning a trip to the new Sony Store, you might want to get there early if you want to score some awesome prizes.