Joystiq Podcast 040 - Over the Hill edition

Finally! A week chock full of news, just itching to be casted about. And there to help serve as your guide is Griffin McElroy, filling in for Ludwig after he came down with a nasty case of being eaten by a tiger. Not only do we talk news and get a special (if brief) introduction from Ray Muzyka, but the bear/bird/backpack controversy comes to a close (we hope) and there are two Brushes. For real. Also, special thanks to Evan Minto (a.k.a Vampt Vo) of Ani-Gamers for that sweet, sweet image.

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Hosts: Chris Grant, Griffin McElroy and Justin McElroy

Music: "Get Ready for Love" by Nick Cave, "Red Eye" by Ben Kweller.

See all of this week's links after the jump.

News:
Smash Bros. Brawl stuff
Phil Harrison goes to Atari/Infogrames
New Guitar Hero III tracks
Ziff Davis files for bankruptcy
Orange Box games break free April 9
iPhone games
Sims 3

BIG THREE:
3. April issue of EGM reveals Bungie's next project: Lego Halo
2. 10 reasons the PlayStation 3 is relevant again
1. Kojima: MGS4 too big for 50 GB Blu-ray disc