Today in Joystiq: August 29, 2006

Kaz sticks up for Blu-ray, Burnout 4 gets a sequel (surprise?), and Vladimir Cole leaves Microsoft for a more lucrative gig -- blogging. Don't be a wimp; check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
My summer vacation
The final Omegathon challenge was ...
Readers picks best webcomic (August 20 - 26, 2006)
Metareview - Star Fox Command (DS)

News
Surprise! Burnout 5 coming to Xbox 360 and PS3
Kaz says Blu-ray is the best choice for gamers
D&D Online launches in Japan
Pro Evo Soccer exclusivity proves enigmatic
Wii game testers wanted: must have flailing arms
New Oblivion content available on Thursday
Tecmo signs up for Wii Virtual Console

Rumors & Speculation
Wired asks if the PS3 can save Sony
Sony having trouble with Blu-ray laser production?

Culture
Are games making us wimps?
Real crimes in virtual worlds
George Costanza spotted at Nintendo World Store?
It's difficult to land a gaming job even with formal education
LAN parties meet drug parties