The Joystiq Weekend: September 30 - October 1, 2006

Politicians propose a plethora repetitive bills, unfortunate eBay bidders receive soiled linens, and one blogger makes a case for why the PS3 is afraid of its own shadow. Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
Picture it: the first paradox of gaming
The prodigal webcomic wrapup returns
TGS 'best of' round part two: you asked for it
Metareview – Cooking Mama (DS)
Picture it: fanboys fight harder

News
World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade footage leak
Watch Chainsaw, play Gears of War
Ubisoft prez sends some 360 "love"
The "Video Game Decency Act" is on the move
University of Texas: games might slow aging process
Up close and personal with the Wii
Blow up U.S. tanker in Iranian game
PS3's Kubrickian kiosk

Rumors & Speculation
News from the future: DS outsells Wii this holiday (in Japan)
Full version of Gears of War leaked?
Wii to support single friend code per system?
The PS3's worst enemy
Rumor: Wiimote retail box unveiled

Culture
Gamer wins Xbox, receives dirty pants
Foot-activated boss button enables gaming at work
GamePro's magazine for parents circa 1993