December 2016

December 30, 2016 Top Ten Lists

Top Ten Games You (Probably) Missed in 2016

Episode #100 - Doom. Hitman. Uncharted 4. These are just a few of the big budget, triple-A games everybody is talking about right now. But you already know how great those games are, so I have a different idea. Inst...
December 28, 2016 Top Ten Lists

The Five Most Mind-Numbingly Terrible Games of 2016

Episode #99 - I think it's safe to say that I played a lot of great games in 2016. From Hitman to Tadpole Treble to The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human, the last twelve months have produced a whole bunch of gam...
December 25, 2016 Review - PlayStation

Review: Die Hard Trilogy

We're counting down the days to Christmas with four unorthodox holiday reviews. It's Christmas Day, which can only mean one thing -- it's time to review Die Hard Trilogy on PlayStation. Everybody's fa...
December 25, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Game Genie Evolves the Cheat Code

Episode #32 - Today we're taking a look at the Game Genie, the controversial add-on that took cheat codes to the next level. We go through the history of the Game Genie, including what magazine readers were saying ...
December 24, 2016 Review - PlayStation

Review: Parasite Eve

We're counting down the days to Christmas with four unorthodox holiday reviews. Today it's all about Parasite Eve, a cinematic role-playing game from Square. This hodge-podge of ideas sees us in a dec...
December 24, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Ode to the Many Codes We Missed

Episode #31 - On the penultimate day, we're taking a look at the many, MANY codes we didn't have a chance to get to. This includes everything from Sonic Chaos to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater to Ghouls 'n Ghosts. We cover...
December 23, 2016 Review - PlayStation

Review: The Grinch

We're counting down the days to Christmas with four unorthodox holiday reviews. Today it's all about The Grinch, the PlayStation game based on the movie. Is this 16 year old action/platformer better t...
December 23, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

The Many Uses for the Konami Code

Episode #30 - Today we're looking at the long, storied history of the Konami code. From Gradius to Contra to Grand Theft Auto V, this code has been used hundreds of times in some of the biggest games of all time. D...
December 22, 2016 Review - PlayStation

Review: Twisted Metal

We're counting down the days to Christmas with four unorthodox holiday reviews. Today it's all about Twisted Metal, the classic PlayStation launch game that takes place during the cheeriest time of th...
December 22, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

That Time I Was On GamePro TV

Episode #29 - Today we're going back to the 1990s to talk about that one time I was on television teaching the world how to beat Ghouls 'N Ghosts. Find out how I managed to get on GamePro TV and the sad state of af...
December 21, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Slow Death of the Cheat Code

Episode #28 - Today we're opining for a time when cheat codes ruled the world. Sadly, those days are long behind us, but there is one game franchise that is keeping the fight alive. Find out why Grand Theft Auto is...
December 20, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

A Brief History of Cheat Codes in Magazines

Episode #27 - Today we're taking a break from the typical cheat codes and looking at the magazines that published them. We talk about a twenty year history that involves Electronic Gaming Monthly, GamePro, Die Hard...
December 19, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

David White Conquers Devil's Crush

Episode #26 - Today we're talking about David White, Devil's Crush and a plagiarism scandal. It's a lurid story that sees Electronic Gaming Monthly feuding with GamePro, all over a silly a pinball exploit. Learn mo...
December 18, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Every Sega Activator Code EGM Published

Episode #25 - Today we're taking an exhaustive look at all of the Sega Activator cheat codes featured in the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly. Every single one of them. Find out how long this Activator coverage l...
December 17, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Unlocking the Original Brawl Brothers

Episode #24 - Today we unlock the original version of Brawl Brothers, all while complaining about movie remakes. Is it worth playing through the Japanese version Ghouls 'N Ghosts? Find out when you check out t...
December 16, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Shame of the Aladdin Level Skip

Episode #23 - Today I'm recounting what happened to me when I attempted to cheat in Disney's Aladdin. It's a tragic tale that should scare you off of using codes in public places. Find out what happened to me when ...
December 15, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Batman - The Telltale Series

Batman - The Telltale Series wrapped up earlier this week and I want to talk about it. But warning, this review is chock full of spoilers for the entire series, including the season finale. If you hav...
December 15, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Make Smash TV the Fastest Game Show

Episode #22 - Today we're speeding up one of the hardest games of all time. Today's Smash T.V. code is perfect for anybody who thinks life moves too slowly. But is running fast all it's cracked up to be? Find ...
December 14, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Myth of the Secret Pack-In Game

Episode #21 - Today we're talking about the rare phenomenon known as the hidden pack-in game. If you use the cheat codes right, you'll be able to unearth some incredible games. Find out how to access Bomberman on t...
December 13, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Drive!Drive!Drive!

Drive!Drive!Drive! has a concept that sounds absurd the first time you hear it, and yet it all comes together in a truly exciting way. Between a couple different modes, a track editor and multiplayer ...
December 13, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

General Chaos and the Paused Grenade

Episode #20 - Today we're pausing the action to talk about General Chaos and Blaster Master. What do these two games have in common? They both employ the help of a paused grenade. Find out what I'm talking abo...
December 12, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Debugging the Hedgehog

Episode #19 - Today we're taking a trip back to the Sega Genesis to debug Sonic the Hedgehog. Found in all of Sonic's 16-bit adventures, the debug mode is one of the greatest cheats of all time. Find out why when y...
December 11, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Secret Footage from Ground Zero: Texas

Episode #18 - Today we're proving the point that everything is better with a hidden post-credits sequence. This includes Ground Zero: Texas, a horrible full-motion video game released on the Sega CD. Find out why t...
December 10, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

NBA Jam Has a Big Head Problem

Episode #17 - Today we're inflating our heads and egos in NBA Jam. This is one of the most popular codes of all time, spawning a quarter-century of copy cats and imitators. Find out why having a big head may be bad...
December 09, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Stereo Aereo

Beyond a few nitpicks, I had a lot of fun with Stereo Aereo. It's not the deepest rhythm game and the whole thing is over too quickly, but it has a charming style and fantastic soundtrack. This is one...
December 09, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Unlock the Rock in Guitar Hero

Episode #16 - Today we're taking a look at a code that unlocks all of the songs in Guitar Hero on PlayStation 2. What could possibly be wrong with this useful cheat code? Find out when we talk about the collap...
December 08, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

B.J. Blazkowicz Wants All the Guns

Episode #15 - Today we're digging through the gun closet to keep up with Wolfenstein 3D's weapon code. This is one of the most famous gun codes of all time and available for every version of the game. Find out why ...
December 07, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Syd of Valis Rejects Music

Episode #14 - Welcome to the 32 Dangerous Cheat Codes, a brand new series that will run daily between November 24 and December 25. Join us as we discuss the hazardous ramifications of some of your favorite cheat co...
December 07, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Metal Tales: Fury of the Guitar Gods

If you can get beyond the disappointing graphics and short campaign, you'll find a fun little shoot-em-up with a goofy gimmick. It would have been nice to see the heavy metal theme expanded even furth...
December 06, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Mortal Kombat Turns on the Blood

Episode #13 - Today we're going to get drenched in blood as we talk about one of the most important cheat codes of all time. Mortal Kombat helped the Genesis win a crucial battle, all while forcing Nintendo to acce...
December 05, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

The Rival Turf Name Change

Episode #12 - Welcome to the 32 Dangerous Cheat Codes, a brand new series that will run daily between November 24 and December 25. Join us as we discuss the hazardous ramifications of some of your favorite cheat co...
December 05, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Rad Rodgers: World One

Despite having some serious problems with the shallow gameplay and repetitive voice acting, I found that I largely enjoyed Rad Rodgers: World One. The action is fast-paced, the graphics are gorgeous a...
December 04, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

The Code That Broke the Genesis

Episode #11 - Welcome to the 32 Dangerous Cheat Codes, a brand new series that will run daily between November 24 and December 25. Join us as we discuss the hazardous ramifications of some of your favorite cheat co...
December 03, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Ghost Mickey Mouse vs. the Castle of Illusion

Episode #10 - Welcome to the 32 Dangerous Cheat Codes, a brand new series that will run daily between November 24 and December 25. Join us as we discuss the hazardous ramifications of some of your favorite cheat co...
December 02, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

U.N. Squadron Will Makes Your Life Harder

Episode #9 - Welcome to the 32 Dangerous Cheat Codes, a brand new series that will run daily between November 24 and December 25. Join us as we discuss the hazardous ramifications of some of your favorite cheat co...
December 01, 2016 32 Cheat Codes

Drowning in Super Mario's Minus World

Episode #8 - Welcome to the 32 Dangerous Cheat Codes, a brand new series that will run daily between November 24 and December 25. Join us as we discuss the hazardous ramifications of some of your favorite cheat co...