Godzilla proved that size matters. But if being uber big has its advantages, so does being uber small. Come 2009, Sony and Toshiba will begin mass producing the 45nm Cell processor for the PlayStation 3. That means smaller models that run cooler, and on less electricity - but what I'm really looking forward to is a possible price drop.

(Editor's Note: The weekend has landed! Easter eggs are rolling all over the place in this edition of QuickJump QuickPeek.)

From the ubiquitous Konami code that unlocks 99 lives all the way up to GTA: Vice City Stories' very much, err, literal "Easter egg" via the helipad, gamers have a different meaning for the Easter bunny's painted gifts. Start scouring through the bushes! Here in QuickJump QuickPeek 39, we're touring around gaming town for Easter eggs. Wohoo!

A whole bunch of companies involved in the use of LEDs and laser diodes in mobile phones, high-def players, and data storage devices are currently facing an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission on charges of patent infringement. More in the full article.

In life, it helps to have someone who can hold you accountable for your actions. In the case of electronics companies, it seems that Greenpeace is their accountability partner. The organization has recently released the current company rankings in its Greener Electronics Scale. To find out how certain companies fared, get "green-minded" and turn to the full article after the jump.

No matter what Microsoft Game Studios' Shane Kim says Redmond has up its sleeves, Sony probably doesn't care. And who could blame them? Their recent triumph with Blu-ray has solidified Sony's mark on the consumer entertainment front, and the PlayStation 3 just overtook the Xbox 360 in market sales for a month. What could be sweeter? CEO Jack Tretton hints that it starts with a two and ends with an eight. More at the full story.

David Jaffe came up with a new video post on his personal blog explaining why he has decided to skip this year's Game Developers Conference. As you all know, he was expected to provide a keynote speech.

Aside from that, the game developer also shared his thought about the now seemingly done format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD. Watch the clip after the jump!

The first HD DVD and Blu-ray format discs were released back in 2006. Since then it's been a long and grueling war. Both sides have dished out and taken hits, and for a while there, some thought the format war would end in a stalemate. However, the HD DVD camp started losing backers in the last few months, a movement that probably started when Warner Bros. decided to go Blu-ray exclusive. Now, HD DVD has lost one of its biggest supporters, Toshiba, signaling what may be the end of the war. Read the full article to recap some of the biggest events that led to this point in the format war.

Originally posted on February 20, 2008 at 1:34 p.m.

It's no secret that Toshiba will be dropping HD DVD production by this March. Due to this turn of events, a lot of other organizations have followed suit. One such group is Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The president of the company has released a statement regarding its switch from HD DVD to Blu-Ray. For more information, head on over to the full article.

With Toshiba leaving the HD DVD format, we see the first signs of its effects on the console wars. Analysts agree that with HD DVD format out of the way, PlayStation 3 consoles will get a great boost in sales. Analyst Michael Pachter also gives his take on what's in store for Microsoft with the loss of HD DVD. Details in the full article.

The industry's been expecting it for some time now, but to actually hear that the format war is over is still a little surreal: according to Reuters, a source from Toshiba has revealed that the company is giving up the format, possibly sealing the final nail on the coffin. More in the full article.