Today in Joystiq: November 14, 2005

The Xbox 360 finalizes its hefty launch lineup - looks like Microsoft really has learned from previous console launches (now let us see how they capitalize on its early launch advantage). Meanwhile, Circuit City resigns that their 360 shipments will not be released early, while Nintendo gives Joystiq our very own hands-on experience with Super Mario Strikers, and we fall in love. Here are the highlights for today:

• Nintendo Van pays a visit, leaves us with jones for Super Mario Strikers

• Console launch in review

• 5 steps to move past the game geek culture

• Nintendo plays value card; Revo to be least expensive next-gen console

• No early Xbox 360s after all: official Circuit City clarification

• Xbox 360 shortage? Not in Japan, mayhaps

• Xbox 360 official launch lineup: meet the "Big 18"

• Secret location of Xbox 360 "Zero Hour" event

• Ubisoft developing FPS for Revolution

• Join the fight to save King's Quest IX

• The 10 Year Dominance Cycle

• Nintendo sponsors online Mario Kart tournament

• Samus Aran, the ultimate gaming heroine

• Karts + girls + Wi-Fi + hamburgers = good vibes

• Ho ho ho! EA announces holiday price cuts