The Joystiq Weekend: February 16 - 17, 2008

In conjunction with the release of Patapon, the game's chief artist has made a limited series release of Patapon-inspired Be@rbricks for promotion. (Thanks, Eddie) They're so, erm, "cute." Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 2/11 – 2/17
Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is going in circles

News
Microsoft issues response to 360 shortages
Toshiba drops HD DVD; Blu-ray wins
Amazon planning digital game distribution
Eye of Judgment expansion coming this spring
Disney Channel programming launches on Live Marketplace
Lost Planet demo returns to PSN
Alone in the Dark tech demo shows gameplay, actual enemies
Rock Band bundle only $149 at Target this week
Three Overlord DLC packs on Live Marketplace
Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust trailer riffs on Gears of War
Activision files trademark for 'DJ Hero'

Rumors & Speculation
PSP phone hints dropped in Sony magazine
Rumor: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith to use drum and mic peripherals

Culture & Community
The $500,000 Atari 2600 game
The best video game costumes at Katsucon '08