When we asked you to show us how you rock out in ourDrink Up, Rock Outcontest, we expected some people to get creative (and as expected, you did), but JoeCamNet took the rocking out very literally. It made us laugh, so we decided he needed a new guitar. You win, Joe! We’ll be contacting you for your mailing address very soon. If you didn’t win, tune in to our Twitter Friday event this week to win a haul of coolGhostbustersswag like t-shirts, miniature Stay Pufts and more....

There’s nothing more satisfying than protecting your family’s assets. Even if your family isn’t blood and your assets are crooked businesses. In videogame terms, “protection” usually indicates “killing.” Killing is a fun pastime. That’s why we were elated to hear that EA and Redwood Shores’The Godfather IIis shipping quite soon. The game ships to American retailers on February 24 and across Europe on February 27. Those hot for steamy, mobster action can pre-order the title at “participating retailers” and receive an “exclusive crew member....

Why? Because it has President Obama shooting hoops, that’s why. Need I say more? I hope not, because I’ve got nothing left. I’m running on empty here, folks. http://publishers.springboard.gorillanation.com/admin/videos/new_edit/357/214481

As seen on Weekend Destructainment:Half-Life 2,Episode 1andEpisode 2summed up to The National’s “Exile Vilify.” Beautiful. Spotted onReddit. Take a look at our smexy elbows, Conrad showed what’s hot on Xbox Indies, Max interviewed Brian Michael Bendis, PSN is still down and more happened on this lovely Mother’s Day weekend. Destructoid Original:Weekend Destructainment: I’m Gabe NewellThe biggest mama’s boys in videogamesXbox Indies: Bombs, mines and a little bit of rhythmWeekend Mobile roundup: Yes it’s Mother’s Day editionInterview: Brian Michael Bendis on Marvel Universe MMOLive Show: Saturday Morning Hangover does… something...

As seen on Weekend Destructainment: Zergs sure know how to dance! Hit the jump for the video. The Destructoid Comic continues, Conrad continues theDante’s Infernoanalysis, Jonathan reviewedMega Man 10,God of War IIIis out tomorrow,Mega Man 9gets HD’d and more happened over the weekend. Destructoid Originals:A chat with ‘JoyJoy’ creator Luke SchneiderThe Destructoid Comic: #sportsThe Videogame Show What I’ve Done: Silent Hill 2Weekend Destructainment: I’m just playing the Wii!Best of the Network this weekPlaying the Poem: a tour of Dante’s Inferno, part twoGames of the week for 03/07/10: Bangers & Mash editionCommunity:Something about sex: Sex sells, but who’s buying?...

So hypnotic, this game. If you purchaseTrackMania 2 Canyonright now, you’ll receive immediate access to the multiplayer beta. I’ve played on a few out-there maps so far, but nothing has blown my mind yet. Then again, the series has left many of us spoiled. Not sure whatTrackManiais — what makes it special? Give this video a watch in preparation for the fullTM2release on September 14, which will include the video tools used to make this beauty....

[This Week in the Community is your weekly look at some of the best Community related work that has come from the Community Blogs and Forums.] This week’s setup belongs to KenshinGirl. Her room is made up of a lot of manga, games and weapons. Tons and tons of weapons. Like seriously, don’t ever try to break into her house. Check out more pictures of KenshinGirl’s setup over onher Community Blog....

Mention the Wii in these circles, and some potentially upsetting comment isn’t far away. Calling it a “Monopoly box in a closet,” THQSVP of Creative Development Danny Bilson hasshared an opinionon Nintendo’s little white waggle box that mirrors those of quite a few so-called “core” gamers. “The Wii is a Monopoly box in a closet! I’ve got myWii Sportsand I’m good,” he explains. “I take it out, get the family around, we flail around for a couple hours, and we’re happy until next month when we take it out, or maybe for junior’s birthday, I’m going to buy him aMariogame....

Good old Sega … you used to make such great games that anyone and everyone could love. But now, all you’re able to deliver us is yet another rehash of eitherSonic,Phantasy Star, orSuper Monkey Ball. What happened? Even the hardcore guys over atSega Nerdsfeel the same way: It’s no secret Sega has some of the best franchises in all of gaming history. And for some reason that baffles mankind, they choose to ignore these popular franchises to create new and far less attractive ones likeYakuzaorBilly Hatcher....

When Creative Assembly’sTotal War: Shogun 2hits North American shelves next year, you’ll have a few choices. You can get the regular edition of the game, which just comes withShogun 2, and then everyone will laugh at you because you’re cheap and boring. Or you can pick up the fancier “Limited Edition” which will get you some extras, like the playable Hattori Clan faction, a “Nagashino” scenario, a set of armor for your online avatar, and some starting XP to spend on your online character....

I bet you were wondering what the player line-up will be in the upcoming gameTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen, slated to drop for…well, every system soon. We have the full list here for you, hot off the presses, complete with the few multiplayer-only characters. Autobots: Decepticons: As you know,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallenis slated to release this summer. Check outour previewof the Xbox 360 game as well as some new screenshots in our gallery below....

Alan Wakecouldn’t manage it last week, but Rockstar is another matter entirely.Red Dead Redemptionhas putFIFAin its place, seizing the top slot of the chart and claiming dominion over all lesser creatures. I heard that game is good. I should probably play it. Split/Seconddebuts at number five, whilePrince of Persia: The Forgotten Sandscomes in at number nine. Considering Ubisoft put very little marketing into this one and seemed to just rush the title out at the same time as a bunch of other high profile games, it’s surprising that the game even managed to get into the top ten....

As you all know by now, Destructoid has been hanging out with Valve, bothering Chet Faliszek and Doug Lombardi with anendless stream of questions. We’ve had a full interview and some interesting industry tidbits, and we’re going to close with a follow up to a discussion we had with Lombardiabout used games. Namely, how far a good community goes to tackling the problem of videogame piracy. “I think community springs up as kind of the reward you get as a developer or publisher for keeping your customers in mind and for providing a level of service, whether it’s for new DLC post-launch, or mod tools, or answering emails,” explains Lombardi....