Today in Joystiq: October 6, 2006

When these recaps come out in North America, it's usually about eight hours late for Europe -- but that's okay because they don't mind delayed recaps (thanks for the tip, Sony). Rally the troops and check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Joystiq poll: Do you replay completed games?
Joystiq hands-on: Call of Duty 3
Japanese hardware sales, 25 September - 1 October: fully translated edition

News
Sony says European gamers "don't mind" delays and later releases
Ubisoft hopes to "beat EA" starting with Wii
Where was Too Human at X06? Dyack explains
Nightfall world premiere sets Guild Wars record
Wii on another holiday hot list
In-game ads adapting
UK government: There is more to life than video games
D&D fans fix Temple of Elemental Evil
Gears of War's ranked matches smell rank
Oblivion PSP: less tromp, more romp
Crytek revises claim: Crysis could be ported

Culture
PlayStation 3 street cred tatz
This year's most popular Halloween costume? Pac-Man
The change of video games over the years
Why gamers buy sequels