Both PSN and Xbox live went down at the same time right now today, something big Is happening, and it's coordinated. That is interesting considering they are cross country competitors. It appears only directed at the US, Canada, and Germany right now. Either hacking or something bigger. May not be related to this, but there's potential.
http://downdetector.com/status/xbox-live
http://downdetector.com/status/playstation-network
Coordinated attack?