June 2005

June 30, 2005 On Running Feuds

Remaking Peter Jackson

Episode #64 - Look, we all know that movie games aren't worth the DVD they are written on. They are generally pretty generic, often rushed, and never any fun. But Peter Jackson has been having exceptional luck, whi...
June 29, 2005 Pop-Up Video Game

Hollywoods Truths and a Celebrity Deathmatch

Episode #38 - If only this Celebrity Deathmatch game was good, unfortunately it's not so we're forced to use it as a Pop-Up Video Game (the 38th one, to be exact). This is a full article about Hollywood's deep, da...
June 29, 2005 On Running Feuds

The Forgettable Game.com

Episode #63 - In our 63rd Feud we've decided to look at the Game.com, a portable game system that everybody seems to forget about. The ... what was it again? Oh yeah, the Game.com was Tiger's first portable, a...
June 27, 2005 I've Got Your Number

The Four Short Years of the Xbox

Episode #4 - I've Got Your Number (Ep. 4) - Later this year Microsoft is planning on releasing their Xbox 360, their hotly anticipated follow up to the Xbox. But with only four years between those two systems was ...
June 24, 2005 On Running Feuds

Is Nintendo Controlled by George Lucas?

Episode #62 - In our 62nd episode of the On Running Feuds we delve into the similarities between Nintendo and Star Wars creator George Lucas. Here's a man who never seems to be pleased with his work, and it's start...
June 20, 2005 On Running Feuds

A Reservation About Future Reservations

Episode #61 - If you've bought a game at GameStop.com recently then chances are you've been hounded to reserve a game. But should GameStop.com be allowing people to reserve games that won't be out for over a year&#...
June 19, 2005 On Running Feuds

Is Nintendo Out of Touch with Gamers?

Episode #60 - In our 60th episode of the On Running Feuds we try to figure out if Nintendo is an easy target or completely out of touch with the American gamer. We know it's a hot button topic, but Defunct Games pr...
June 17, 2005 Freeze Frame

Sometimes It's All About the "O"

Episode #55 - These days it's almost impossible to be an online RPG and set yourself apart from the rest of the pack, that's why we were so excited about Uncharted Waters Online. We hoped that the prospect of onlin...
June 06, 2005 On Running Feuds

Shadow of the Booth Babes

Episode #59 - It wouldn't be an E3 without booth babes, and it wouldn't be an E3 report without our look at some of the girls nice enough to pose for our cameras. We sent staff reporter Patrick in to the fray, but ...
June 03, 2005 Pop-Up Video Game

Exercise Facts found in Track & Field

Episode #37 - It's that time of year again; time to fall in love with summer sports. Too bad people consider Track and Field to be in that category. This is the 37th episode of the Pop-Up Video Game and it's goin...
June 01, 2005 Hardcore Gamer Magazine

Hardcore Gamer Magazine #1: Darkwatch

Episode #1 - Every month Defunct Games brings you another exciting issue of Hardcore Gamer Magazine. No money is required, all you need to do is download the PDF file and read all of the newest reviews, previews ...