Today in Joystiq: January 4, 2008

This raving rabbid plush was made by reader Michael as a Christmas present for his friend Pam (gallery). He says it's only his second attempt at making a plush, but we're still impressed - in fact, dare we say, 'dah!' Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
DS Fanboy Lite: Dec. 29 - Jan. 4
Joystiq interview: What game devs, pubs got in the THEIR stockings
Joystiq Podcast 032 - Mock my smock edition
Today's most therapeutic video: Wii rehab

News
Microsoft offering free XBLA game due to Live issues
GameTap previews Sam & Max Moai Better Blues
Burnout demo boosted with 8-player support, new challenges
Activision opens pre-registration for Guitar Hero Wii replacement discs
PSP to get solar powered battery
Mad Catz to make Rock Band instruments
Gas Powered Demigod unearthed
Simple fix brings back the blood in XBLA Metal Slug 3
Nintendo: No 'complete' DS games via Wii, only demos
Rare's 'The Fast & The Furriest' revealed for XBLA
Some Just Cause 2 details, just 'cause
Mercenaries 2 viral videos = Tough guy + The Office
Warner Bros goes Blu-ray exclusive
Top Xbox Live, Xbox Live Arcade titles of 2007

Rumors & Speculation
Rumorang: EA says "no plans" for Crysis on Xbox 360

Culture & Community
Shadowrun forums close as franchise transitions into new hands
Rockstar games 10% off on Steam during launch