Today in Joystiq: June 5, 2006

A few Sony rumors spring up, Sakurai talks up a simpler Smash Bros, and Brain Training is being used to promote (gasp!) healthy lifestyles through gaming. While we doubt EA's World Cup prediction, here are the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Poll results: (Reevaluated) next-gen combo platters
Fanboy chatter weekly: May 15th - June 5th

News
Pointing out the obvious regarding the MacBook and gaming
NVIDIA denies enthusiasts the Quad-SLI goodness
Sakurai reveals new Smash Bros Brawl details
Analyzing JT's rhetoric: assassins vs. gamers
Brain Training used to defeat dementia
WarioWare guys make Rhythm Tengoku, Japan only?
360 dashboard update to be ready by morning

Rumors & Speculation
PS3 hardware "slow and broken"?
PS3's rumored backcompat solution: a PS2 inside

Culture
Czechs win 2006 World Cup! (sort of)
Need a wee during the World Cup final? Just bring your PSP
Dance pad for DDR DIYers