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Fifteen E3 Cliches Journalists Must Avoid
Top Ten Lists
May 31, 2012
With the entire media corps gearing up for E3, it's time we have a serious talk about how to cover video gaming's biggest week. I'm tired of reading the same boring E3 coverage year after year, I want something new and exciting. To help spur on originality, Defunct Games has compiled a list of the Fifteen E3 Cliches Journalists Must Avoid!
Cyril Reads Metal Gear (Ch. 12)
Cyril Reads
May 30, 2012
Snake is more than half way through his mission. So far he's battled a pack of wild dogs, survived a spiked death room, rescued the survivors and located the head of the kidnapped Snake Men. Not bad for a one-man suicide mission! But now it's his toughest battle yet, a moving bridge. Find out why this poses such a threat when you listen to another exciting chapter of Cyril Reads Metal Gear!
Defunct Games vs. Sega Vintage Collection
Defunct Games Vs.
May 29, 2012
Suddenly Sega decided to get serious about supporting their 8- and 16-bit games on the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation 3. While Sega had dabbled in Genesis releases in the past, this past week saw the Tokyo-based company open up the floodgates. Today we review all twelve classic Sega games, helping you cut through the tape and figure out what's worth buying. See if you agree with our assessment of all twelve games when we go head-to-head in Defunct Games vs. Sega's Vintage Collection!
RoboCop vs. Terminator Week
Recapped
May 28, 2012
The Terminator and RoboCop are two of the biggest names in 1980s science fiction action. Both spawned sequels, comic books and video games. This week Defunct Games is bringing these two powerhouse characters together. All week long we're looking at games starring RoboCop, the Terminator and, in one case, both. Check back every day this week for a brand new retro review starring two of Hollywood's greatest characters!
The RoboCop/Terminator Week
Weekend Update
May 27, 2012
The Terminator and RoboCop are two of the biggest names in 1980s science fiction action. Both spawned sequels, comic books and video games. This week Defunct Games is bringing these two powerhouse characters together. All week long we're looking at games starring RoboCop, the Terminator and, in one case, both. Check back every day this week for a brand new retro review starring two of Hollywood's greatest characters!
This Week in Defunct Games - May 25, 2012
This Week in Defunct Games
May 25, 2012
If it's Friday, it's This Week in Defunct Games! What's this, two weeks of 3DS Virtual Console updates? Nintendo finally gets the memo and releases Game & Watch Gallery 2. Sony, on the other hand, went with something a little scarier. This week they uploaded Infogrames' terrifying Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare. Are either of these games worth buying? Find out now when you read This Week in Defunct Games!
Cyril Reads Metal Gear (Ch. 10 & 11)
Cyril Reads
May 23, 2012
Solid Snake has been captured! Thankfully he's found a way out of jail, but he's on a mission to collect his gear, find the doctor and defeat Metal Gear. This week he goes head-to-head against two baddies, The Shotgunner and a set of heat panels. Will Solid Snake survive long enough to save the day? Find out now when you listen to chapters 10 and 11 of Cyril Reads Metal Gear!
This Week in Defunct Games - May 18, 2012
This Week in Defunct Games
May 18, 2012
If it's Friday it's This Week in Defunct Games! This week we have two very, very different games. Up first we're looking at Kirby's Block Ball for the Game Boy. If that's not enough for you, we follow that up with Myst, this week's PSone Classic. One of these games is a genuine classic you should buy immediately; the other is one of the worst games of all time. Want to take a guess which is which?
Cyril Reads Metal Gear (Ch. 8 & 9)
Cyril Reads
May 16, 2012
After spending seven chapters collecting guns, missile launchers, grenades, mines and ammo, Solid Snake is about to go all First Blood on these terrorists. Or is he? It turns out that the author has a different story to tell. What will happen when Justin Halley has an emotional reunion with one of the top Snake Men? Find out now when you listen to this super-sized episode of Cyril Reads Metal Gear!
Five Oversized Facts About Shaq Fu
Instant Expert
May 14, 2012
Instant Expert (Ep. 5) - Chances are you have been told to stay away from Shaq Fu. But do you know why? What makes this game so reviled by historians? In today's episode of Instant Expert we're digging into five things you need to know about this 2D fighting game. Will you come away loving Shaq Fu? Probably not, but you'll learn a thing or two when you read The Five
This Week in Defunct Games - May 11, 2012
This Week in Defunct Games
May 11, 2012
If it's Friday it's This Week in Defunct Games! This week we're getting a double dose of Wonder Boy adventures. Up first it's Monster World IV, the long-unreleased action/adventure game from 1994. If that wasn't enough hacking and slashing, we also have Wonder Boy in Monster Land. Monster World and Monster Land? What is this, a Nintendo franchise?
Is Zooey Deschanel the New Solid Snake?
Freeze Frame
May 10, 2012
The Freeze Frame (Ep. 87) - I expect a certain level of ridiculousness when it comes to reading Worlds of Power books. Between the Bionic Commando fighting an octopus and Ryu Hayabusa getting shot by a 13 year old girl, I'm ready to accept just about any outlandish scenario. These are goofy little book written specifically for kids, so the sillier the better. But what happens when somebody decides to take nutty ideas from a Worlds of Power book and incorporate it into a popular television sitcom?
Cyril Reads Metal Gear (Ch. 7)
Cyril Reads
May 09, 2012
Solid Snake is back for another episode of Cyril Reads Metal Gear! This week Solid Snake does battle with a large spiked death trap and computer puzzle. How will he avoid getting squashed? Will this be the episode where he fulfills his mission to die? Find out now when we dig into chapter 7 on Cyril Reads Metal Gear!
Remixing YouTube: Thoughts on Black Ops 2
DGC On Demand
May 07, 2012
DGC On Demand (Ep. 22) Gamers around the world took to YouTube to voice their opinions of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 announcement trailer. Unfortunately, they weren't worth listening to. To prove my point, I've assembled eleven of the goofiest videos and remixed them into one annoying compilation. With this be the game everybody agrees on? Find out now when you watch Remixing YouTube: Thoughts on Black Ops 2!
This Week in Defunct Games - May 4, 2012
This Week in Defunct Games
May 04, 2012
If it's Friday then it's This Week in Defunct Games This week we have a game on both the Virtual Console and PSone Classic store. Up first it's Super Hang-On, the classic Sega racing game. If that's not enough, adventure fans will have something to squeal about with The Legend of Dragoon. Still on the fence about picking these games up? Find out what we think in this brand new episode of This Week in Defunct Games!
Hands On: Cowlitz 2012 Classic Video Game Expo
Bonus Levels
May 03, 2012
Last weekend the Defunct Games crew jumped in a car and drove to Kelso, Washington. That's where the Cowlitz Gamers for Kids 2012 Classic Video Game Expo was held, and this is our full report. We survived dozen classic game retailers; several rows of old school game stations, an arcade section and two bands. Like it or not, this is our story!
Cyril Reads Metal Gear (Ch. 5 & 6)
Cyril Reads
May 02, 2012
Solid Snake is back for another episode of Cyril Reads Metal Gear! This week Solid Snake has finally made it inside Outer Heaven. Is it time to shoot the place up? No, not exactly, but a lot of exciting things happen in the next twenty minutes. For one thing, we find out that Justin isn't the only Snake Man alive. But for how long? Find out when you listen to Cyril Reads Metal Gear chapters 5 and 6!
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