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• PlayStation Helps Feds Catch Pedophiles The federal government is using Sony's PS3 to crack passwords and investigate suspected child pornographers.
• Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.
• Some Nook E-readers Won't Make It for the Holidays Either Following similar news from Sony this week, Barnes & Noble said its e-reader won't ship for some people by the holidays.
• Sold-out! Grinch Steals Nook Christmas No, Virginia, there is no Nook for Christmas. Shortage means you are more likely to find Santa Claus than a Nook e-reader under this year's Christmas tree.
• Sony's Hirai Hopes for Quick Start to Online Content Service Sony is hoping to launch its planned online content service early next year, the executive heading up the project said Friday.
• US PS3 Sales Leap 70% in October Sony celebrates the PS3's three-year anniversary by highlighting substantial year-over-year growth figures, but are they are impressive as they sound?
• Sony Outlines Aggressive Growth Goals Sony wants a 20 percent share of the LCD TV market in 2013 and expects a 5 percent profit margin the same year, it said Thursday.
• The Best Tech Deals of the Week We'll show you where to find the best prices on a Sony netbook, a Casio point-and-shoot digital camera, a Samsung Blu-ray player, and more.
• PS3 Firmware 3.10 Released, Adds Facebook Support Sony releases new PS3 firmware version, adds ability to update Facebook news feed with game trophy, event, and purchase information.
• 360 Facebook and Twitter Today, PS3 Integration Incoming Microsoft Xbox 360 Facebook and Twitter functionality launches today, while Sony counters with promise of integration in forthcoming PS3 firmware update.
• Why the Wii Needs a High-Def Visual Upgrade Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime claims Xbox 360 and PS3 publishers miss opportunities by skipping major franchise ports to the Wii, but is he ignoring something crucial?
• Sony Ericsson Equinox Phone is Great for Calls, Not Much Else The Sony Ericsson Equinox is a very middle-of-the-road phone; its call capabilities are solid, but Web and camera ones are mediocre.
• Russia Threatens Modern Warfare 2 Ban, Game Yanked From Shelves Russian government threatens to ban Modern Warfare 2, causing retailers to pull console versions from store shelves.
• Final Fantasy XIII US Release Date Set for March 9 Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIII launch date in North America, teases special footage in new trailer.
• October NPD: Game Sales Stumble, PS3 Tops Xbox 360 October US video game sales decline, but major franchise releases and general economic indicators still herald a bumper holiday season.
• Modern Warfare 2 Pulls $310m Day One in US and UK If accurate, Activision's claims that Modern Warfare 2 sold $310m during its initial 24 hours would shatter day-one entertainment sales records across the board.
• Modern Warfare 2: Reject it Because it's Violent? Washington Times columnist calls for rejection of violent video games, takes aim at terrorist sequence in Activision's Modern Warfare 2.
• Sony VAIO X Series Netbook The supersexy, slim VAIO X has netbook dimensions, decent specs, and a serious price tag.
• Holiday Camera Gift Guide Whether you're shopping for a socialite, an advanced photographer, a YouTube star, or your crazy uncle, you'll find the perfect camera here.
• Demon's Souls, The Hardest Game You've Ever Played Atlus's PlayStation 3 exclusive Demon's Souls may be the hardest game ever made, and it's the best of any I've played all year.
• PC Modern Warfare 2 Locked in Steam Time Vault If you bought Modern Warfare 2 at retail, you can play it today, but if you bought it online through Steam, you're locked out until Thursday.
• What Happens if We Boycott the PC Version of Modern Warfare 2? Activision's Modern Warfare 2 arrives tomorrow, but will PC gamers choose the Windows version . . . or one of the less controversial console alternatives?
• Dragon Quest IX Trumps Halo 3 ODST, Madden NFL 10 Square Enix's handheld RPG leads blockbuster franchises in three key global markets.
• Report: Xbox 360 Holiday Sequel-Buyers Switching to PS3 A study by trend-tracker OTX Game Insight suggests console sequel-buyers this holiday may be switching to Sony's PlayStation 3.
• Sony Ericsson's First Android Handset, Why Now? Beleaguered Sony Ericsson must need good news more than sales, why else would it introduce the Android-based X10 just in time to hurt holiday sales of its current high-end handset!