Joystiq Podcast 051 - Realistic expectations edition

So we made it to episode 50 and then what? How do we follow up pure awesome? Easy, we don't! Want to know what Justin's cell phone sounds like? Yeah, we've got it. Want to know what Ludwig doesn't sound like? Well, we've got that too. But that's not all, people. We cover some of the biggest stories of the week, give away a pirate ship, and read your emails. It's a strange, new world. Episode 51 ahoy!

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Hosts: Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann and Justin McElroy

Music: "Fez Dispenser" by Hence the Name.

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NEWS
Tecmo Bowl touching down on Wii in '09
SimCity Creator brings urban erection to Wii, DS
Avatar game is 3-D, coming mid-2009, Ubisoft confirms
GameTap fires editorial department, Read and Watch sections to shut down
Capcom confirms Street Fighter IV coming to PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Bionic Commando Rearmed's May deployment delayed
Rez, Ikaruga hold record for best XBLA launches
id Software leaves ESA
Ubidays 2008
Rumor: European mags gush over Metal Gear Solid 4
GamePro: MGS4 'one of the greatest games ever'
Valve puts saves and player identity online with Steamcloud

BIG THREE
3. Download now, or forever hold your points: Potential delisted Xbox Live Arcade titles
2. Beyond Good & Evil 2 revealed at Ubidays 2008
1. Judge: Jack Thompson is guilty on 27 of 31 misconduct charges