Today in Joystiq: August 6, 2007

Joystiq reader n_revolution9 linked us to this picture from CytosisX's DeviantArt page in yesterday's recap. There may be a lot of wishful thinking in the Smash Bros. lineup (is that Bald Bull from Super Punch-Out!!?), but at 2876x1024 pixels, it's certainly a gorgeous mural for those with a multi-screen monitor setup. Check out the highlights for today:

BlizzCon
BlizzCon 2007 World of Warcraft info dump
BlizzCon: interview with Alice Taylor of Wonderland
BlizzCon: interview with Cory Doctorow
BlizzCon: The Dances of Warcraft

Joystiquery
Today's hottest vizzle: Snoop Dogg's Dreamland

News
Daikatana to bless GameTap on September 6th
New games this week: Boogie edition
Report: BBC to reveal 'major move' into games
20GB PS3s on sale for $450 at Gamestop
Waverace 64, Lolo, Galaga 90 now on Virtual Console
Sony denies the rumble Sixaxis, admits upgrades
Hellgate: London release date set for Halloween
Pokemon trading figure game due next month
This Wednesday: Track and Field high jumps onto XBLA
Heavenly Sword producer defends against Itagaki's jabs
Chinese anti-corruption game a local hit
Microsoft settles individual Xbox 360 bricking
Id and Valve could have been violating GPL
SingStar goes hi-def to PS3 Nov. 13
California game law won't be back
Pirate gets two years in the slammer
Best Buy offering $60 Rock Band pre-order w/ accessories
Near future XBLA releases announced
Wii, DS ads appear in VC version of Wave Race 64
Sharkrunners fans our passion ... for sharks
Halo 3 Zune US military edition

Rumors & Speculation
Oops, HMV admits error in MGS4 Xbox listing
All about industry analysts on Bonus Round

Culture & Community
NPR goes to Video Games Live
Wiimote used in XNA dev presentation
Final Fantasy video retrospective: Part IV
August is a painful month for gamers
Starcraft origami ignites paper wars