Today in Joystiq: September 29, 2006

Ludwig wanted his adoring fans to know that, while he understands your dependance on his hardware sales posts, he's too busy for you. Following his statement, we watched Ludwig hop into a limousine, snort coke off of a hooker's bum and ride off into the sunset screaming his own name at the sky. While you're in mourning, check out the highlights for today:

X06 Coverage
X06: Gears of War gameplay video

Joystiquery
Off the Grid: Crossroads and avant-garde gaming
The Political Game: Video games made me do it

News
Sims 2 Pets will be shedding on the Mac
Reggie horns in on Kaz and Bill's act
Nintendo Fusion Tour kicks off in the O.H.
Marvel Universe Online trailer update
Buena Vista Games races to Climax in Europe
HP to buy Voodoo, don't think about HP scandal
Women make majority of casual gamers
Kutaragi on Sony's competition: "We don't care."

Rumors & Speculation
Assassin's Creed 360 has superior AI, says Ubisoft producer
Microsoft to drop Xbox 360 price by $100?

Culture
Pac-Man es victorioso!
Alternate carrying cases for PSP & DS carts
Wii hands-on by unfiltered younglings