It'll be protected for awhile. They keep the server files to the trusted server operators and there won't be any unofficial servers unless those files leak, which I suspect will happen eventually. It happened with Bad Company 2, but you're going to be stuck on an older version of the game unless newer server files leak. #1.2
I really doubt that would ever happen. The Cell architecture is different enough from ARM and x86 to make it a really large project. Also, I don't know if the PS3 has enough RAM. Pretty sure all Google TV devices have at least 1GB of RAM. #2.1
Community managers are employees of the company. They sometimes have a small say in the development of the game so they can still be technically a "developer." #1.2.5
Well, Intel still owns the technology behind Project Offset and previous developers on the team are still working at Intel so... Nintendo would be pretty much just buying the name. #2.1
Halo can do it because it's relatively simple and predictable. Battlefield 3 can't because it's very complex in its interactions and visuals. #4
HTC was pretty open towards the group but I think they backed off a little bit recently for some reason. #3
The matchmaking system will help console players not be too destroyed by PC. #2.1
500MB is a large difference. Don't know why you would round up... #1.3.5