January 2010

January 31, 2010 Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Episode #108 - We're celebrating the last weekend of January in the most appropriate way we can think of - by reviewing a couple of action games! Up first we have Cyril's take on The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle, an 8-b...
January 29, 2010 The Cover Critic

The Cover Critic Collects Old EGM Issues

Episode #73 - The Cover Critic (Ep. 73) - The Cover Critic welcomes the new year with a brand new batch of mean spirited jabs. This week he looks through his extensive collection of Electronic Gaming Monthly, pick...
January 27, 2010 They Said WHAT?!?

Why Is GamePro Pun-ishing Us?

Episode #36 - They Said WHAT?!? (Ep. 36) - Once upon a time GamePro would end all of their terrible reviews with an equally bad pun. It didn't matter who made the game or what system it was for, GamePro ...
January 26, 2010 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - January 26, 2010

Episode #135 - If it's Tuesday then it's This Week in Defunct Games. This week we get the unexpected pseudo-sequel to Zombies Ate My Neighbors, one of my all time favorite Super NES action games. Ghoul Patrol may ...
January 25, 2010 Bad Advertisement

Hellraiser on NES - Advertisement Review

Episode #197 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Hellraiser (Color Dreams) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game a...
January 25, 2010 Bad Advertisement

Skate or Die 2 on NES - Advertisement Review

Episode #198 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Skate or Die 2 (Electronic Arts) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic ...
January 25, 2010 Bad Advertisement

Golgo 13: Top Secret on NES - Advertisement Review

Episode #199 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Golgo 13: Top Secret (Vic Tokai) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic ...
January 25, 2010 Bad Advertisement

Heavy Barrel on NES - Advertisement Review

Episode #200 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Heavy Barrel (Data East) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game adv...
January 25, 2010 Commercial Break

It's Me or the Bad Advertising

Episode #50 - Commercial Break (Ep. 50) - At long last it's time for our 50th episode of the Commercial Break. In these theme-episode we take a look at four terrible advertisements, for games as diverse as Golgo 1...
January 24, 2010 Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Episode #107 - This weekend Defunct Games is proud to offer up our first to retro reviews of the new year. Up first we have the devilishly clever North & South, the only NES game that has the balls to make fun of t...
January 22, 2010 On Running Feuds

GamePro Has Serious Control Issues

Episode #168 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 168) - Is there anybody out there that can defend the controls in Dragon's Lair? What about Time Gal and Space Ace? Who could possibly defend the controls of Road Ave...
January 19, 2010 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - January 19, 2010

Episode #134 - If it's Tuesday then it's This Week in Defunct Games! Last week we talked about Mahjong, the popular Asian puzzle series. Was that not exciting enough for you? Well, this week it's time to tal...
January 12, 2010 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - January 12, 2010

Episode #133 - If it's Tuesday then it's This Week in Defunct Games! This week we get the party started with ... Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye for the Sega Genesis? No, that can't be right. What's our real game ...
January 06, 2010 Bonus Levels

Gaming in 2010 is Inevitable

Episode #96 - Welcome to 2010, a year when just about ANYTHING can happen! To celebrate the new year Defunct Games has put together a short list of 11 things that will inevitably happen in the next twelve months. ...
January 05, 2010 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - January 5, 2010

Episode #132 - If it's Tuesday it's This Week in Defunct Games! In this newest episode we make up for lost time, reviewing both the first game of 2010 (Final Fight 3) and the last game of 2009 (Pilotwings). One of...
January 01, 2010 Hardcore Gamer Magazine

Hardcore Gamer Magazine #36: Divinity II

Episode #36 - Defunct Games is proud to present a brand new issue of Hardcore Gamer Magazine, available now for download. This full-color issue comes with news, reviews, previews and a look at international games y...