Joystiq Podcast 078 - Holiday Spectacular edition

"A spectacular? Really?" We understand your doubt, but a spectacular is exactly what you're getting. How's about a visit from exiting President George W. Bush? How about words of love and intimidation from one Nico Bellic? A Soulja Boy exclusive? How about holiday memories from the Joystiq family of listeners? Like we said ... spectacular.

Also ... Triple Quincy. All we're saying. Also, stay tuned to the very end to find out how you can help out a great cause. Thanks to the JPAG's Brian Weis for the image!

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Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy

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

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

Special thanks to George W. Bush and Brendan Hogan

News
Four Konami games coming to iPhone, including Metal Gear, Silent Hill
Gears 2 slides further down Xbox Live activity chart
Soulja Boy beats Totilo

GAME-POCOLYPSE:

Free Radical closes shop [update]
Midway lays off 180 employees worldwide, Midway Austin closed
Turbine also laid people off
EA fires 1000 people

Big Three:

3.Team Fortress $10 on Steam
2.How to perform Quincying in Home
1.The VGA Awards Liveblog