Conrad Zimmerman got to check out the new Microsoft retail store and brought us a look at what to expect from the place. Really like that they do on-demand software printing and on-site Xbox 360 repairs.
Ben checked outAvatar, we talked to the team behindThe Crystal Bearers, check out craineum’s Halloween project, our meetup section has been overhauled and you may win a PC just for checking it out, Nick reviewed the newRatchet & Clankand more happened on 10/22/09.
Destructoid Originals:CVS loves videogames, carries several knockoffsOut of the Void and beyond the Beat, the Future of GaijinDefending Nintendo: Gaijin’s support of WiiwareMicrosoft offering on-site Xbox 360 repair at new storesMS does on-demand software printing at retailThe Memory Card .72: The collapsing buildingInside Microsoft’s first retail storedTunes Editor’s Week, day 4: Brad RiceDestructoid Interview: The Crystal BearersCommunity:Nothing is sacred: Kill the controllerBabaGeek: Halloween 2009 Custom Yoshi Mascot and Baby Mario Costumes FinishedCommunity blogs of 10/22/09Forum of the day:Halloween Gaming!
Reviews:Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in TimePreviews:Overgrown smurfs: James Cameron’s Avatar: The GameContests:Try Dtoid’s new gaming meetup thing, win 1 of 3 sick PCsWinner of the sweet shades from Gunnar Optiks
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