Today in Joystiq: March 9, 2006

Ueda says his masterpiece ICO isn't a video game (and we're sure BAFTA agrees), Microsoft's Origami is finally revealed, but it's not built for video games, and some dude paid $2.5 grand for something that's only a video game. While the video game industry is checked into a 12-step plan for success, you can check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Prepping for E3 2006

News
Man pays $2500 for Sonic X-treme demo
12-step plan for the games industry (Game Marketing Conf Keynote)
Report: next-gen developers turn to outsourcing, immediate future is bleak
Chat with Miyamoto
Koopalings to return in New Super Mario Bros., Yoshi on the sideline
Microsoft introduces Ultra-Mobile PC
NFL extends CBA; EA still holds exclusive rights
BAFTA awards recognise games as art

Rumors & Speculation
Revolution to use attachable DVD drive?
PS3 update hinted to arrive on the Ides of March

Culture
Drakedog's suicide: now on Google Video
Revolution editorial reiterates gameplay over graphics
Steroids: Gaming's Ugly Cheat Code
Megaband: they came, they gamed, the conquered.
Ueda: ICO isn't a video game