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Looks like early purchasers of Zangeki no ReginLeiv in Japan will be able to grab themselves a soundtrack collection as well. I’m thinking this soundtrack won’t be all that hard to find, because I really don’t expect the Japanese public to rush out for this title!

Two more entries in the gaming alphabet series for you guys. Hit up the links to check them out!

Talk about a big issue. For whatever reason, sometime the level 5 boss just doesn’t drop the level-ending crystal after you defeat him. That means you’re left to wander about the boss room until time runs out…and then you get to fight him all over again.

We’ve posted up this postcard before, but reader KnucklesSonic noticed the little blurb in the corner of the card. Could there be a myPostcards creation tool in the works?

Xbox Live Indie Games have had ratings since July of last year and, with the arrival of the new year, let's see how the unwashed masses (who may or may not have actually played the games) rated them. As IndieGames points out, sitting pretty atop the lists for both the US and UK is The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai developer SKA Studios' I made a game with zombies in it. Also known by its clinical title: I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1. Some other good indie fare is included in the list, along with Microsoft's almost instantly forgotten game-creator: Kodu. Yeah, remember that? Well, you can try the demo or download it for 400. Check out the full US list after the break, which could be different by the time this post goes up. The internet is fast.

We can't be gaming all the time, despite our best efforts, and from time to time we'll actually take advantage of the movie-playing abilities on our gaming systems. JBO features our top picks for XBL, PSN, Netflix's Watch Instantly and Blu-ray each week. Happy New Year, and welcome to the Future! This is the last Joystiq Box Office (for now) where we're going to be giving away ... wait for it ... MOVIES! To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us what you'll be watching on your Xbox, PS3, PC, PSP, DS, OMG or whatever, and we'll pick two winners at random each week to receive a nifty prize. This week we'll be giving away one copy of The Warriors on DVD, along with a Marc Ecko Warriors shirt (size XL), and a code for the game The Warriors: Street Brawl on XBLA, and one copy of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian on Blu-ray. Read the complete rules at the end of this post, and good luck! Recommendation of the Week: 2010: The Year We Make Contact ($28.99 suggested retail, lower at many retailers) You saw this one coming, right? Besides The Hangover, this is the perfect movie for today. Even though we don't have passenger-based spaceflight, artificially intelligent megacomputers, or the continuing effects of the Cold War, this is still a quality movie. And for my two cents, it's more exciting than 2001. Don't get me wrong, the original is still a classic, but this one is more of an action movie. The slingshot maneuver, the triumphant return of HAL, the presence of Roy Scheider and Bob Balaban (John Lithgow whines too much in this movie), and a very young Helen Mirren as a Russian combine for unexpected enjoyment. Just check out Scheider's futurstic house, complete with dolphins and his very advanced Apple IIc to see how far we've come. Read on for the rest of the recommendations, and as usual, we'll see you at the popcorn sta -- well, actually, we won't see you at all. But you catch our drift. Plus, be sure to tell us what you'll be watching, or what you've seen recently that bowled you over.

You might want to watch from the 9 minute mark on to get the full effect of the joke. Direct link here (thanks Okseos!)

Our friends at Abylight Studios, the makers of Stop Stress: A Day of Fury, have gotten into the holiday spirit just a few days late, offering 4,000 Wii Points to some lucky commenter. If you'd like to take a shot, you'll find a complete list of rules below. In case you didn't get enough during the holidays, we're also providing you with a grandma guilt trip: Well, no, you don't have to spend your Wii points on Stop Stress, the first-person anti-stress game, but it would be a nice way of saying thank you. Also, call your Aunt Kathy. You know how she misses you. To enter for your chance to win: Leave a comment on this post telling us how you relieve stress You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec) Limit 1 entry per person This entry period ends at 10:00PM ET on Saturday, January 2 We'll randomly select one winner at that time to receive 4,000 Wii Points [ARV: $40] -- please check your emails! For a list of complete rules, click here. What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. For more info on our policy, click here.

NASSAU, Bahamas – Two lucky KFC Nassau customers will be celebrating the holidays in style this year with a brand new Nintendo Wii console and the new Wii Sports Resort game, thanks to KFC. Kenneth Wilson Jr. and Lolita Moxey both recently purchased Chicky Packs from KFC and had the opportunity to enter the [...]

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge has been a long, loooooooooooong time coming. A true sequel to Shantae, one of the best games to grace the Game Boy Color. I can’t believe how long fans have been holding out, and now we’re finally getting a sequel in the form of an episodic adventure. Hands-down, my [...]

“The Wiiwaa plush toy expands the game from the screen and into the living room. Your hero and friend is right there with you, and you can continue playing with him even after the game console has been switched off.” - Zoink’s creative director Klaus Lyngeled As far as we know, Zoink is still looking [...]

Valkyria Chronicles "BUT THAT GAME WAS 2008!!11one!1!" Well, yes, in the strictest sense. Sega's strategy role-playing game, an epic tale chronicling the hardships and victories of Gallian militia Squad 7, was sent out to die by the publisher when it released in November 2008. However, word-of-mouth, critical praise and some discounted pricing helped the saga find a place in many people's lives (and hearts) by mid-2009. One of the most endearing mechanics implemented in the game was giving all the playable members of Squad 7 bonuses (or flaws) based on their neuroses, relationships and desires. Also, every character had a different personality that shined during their turn through little quips and order recognition comments. It gave the entire cast more depth of character, even as the player only saw a handful of the troops during cutscenes. Despite the requisite Japanese RPG flair and melodrama, there was a simple beauty and charm in the storytelling, while the gameplay introduced a great basis for iteration. Valkyria Chronicles is a series that, with love and attention, could become so much more. I look forward to returning to Gallia and hope future installments recognize that the delightful characters are as important to the series as the strategic gameplay.

Look at how far up New Super Mario Bros. Wii has moved in that list! Japan definitely loves their 2d Mario revivals. Do you think the Wii version of NSMB could actually surpass the DS version, or is that just a pipe dream?

Filed under: Podcasts If the headline didn't tip you off, this is our Game of the Year 2009 podcast. Listen to all of us jaw about Joystiq's top 10 of 2009, as well as our own individual picks. There's even a disappointment or two to discuss as well. Download the show, read Joystiq's picks, and keep an eye out for our own editor's Best of the Rest picks too. [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in Zune Marketplace (MP3). [RSS MP3] Add the Xbox 360 Fanboy Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly. Hosts: Richard Mitchell (SenseiRAM), Alexander Sliwinski (Sli Xander), Xav de Matos (Snypz) and Dave Hinkle (KnifefightYoDad) Produced by Richard Mitchell Music: Intro/Outro: "Electromooq" by Uma Floresta. For fans: Xbox 360 Fancast Facebook group

Auto-tuning is all the rage in the music industry right now. Try to find a song in the top 10 that doesn’t have some version of auto-tuning. There have even been iPhone apps that let you auto-tune your own voice. Now, even Mario is getting in on the fun!

The official website for Monster Hunter 3 isn’t open yet, but there have been a few additions worth checking out. You can grab a few more screens, and even check out some more gameplay info. Hopefully the site will have its doors opened soon, even though the title has been pushed back.