I propose we stop fooling around and just admit that August is just one big gaming convention. Rather than several smaller demos, game companies could concentrate on making a big splash at a single venue. We could call it AugustCon or something, maybe… E3. Okay, maybe things are better this way.

Okay Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez.
Play:	Treehouse Defense. Thanks Jay is Games.
Links:	Meet Leland Chee, the Star Wars Franchise Continuity Cop. Thanks Digg.
Story:	Disgrace Invaders: Video game ripped by kin of those who died at WTC.
Science:	Polygamy is the key to a long life. Thanks j.c.f. Athletes’ Body Types Are Often Similar, but Atypical Can Thrive. Weight as Main Measure of Health May Be Misguided.
Auction:	Five-year old bids £200,000 for Wii. Weee!
Media:	Show off boxer gets knocked out.....HILARIOUS. SWAT, Meet Gate. Goblin Shark. Thanks Kxmode. Wikipedia explains.
Follow-ups:	Fox Tries To Kill Watchmen. Clayton police officer fired over Bigfoot hoax.