July 2013

July 31, 2013 DGC On Demand

Lifetime Movie Network - Snatcher

Episode #36 - LMN (Ep. 5) - What would happen if Lifetime Movie Network created a film based on Snatcher? Discover the passion, intrigue and love when you watch the trailer for Lifetime Movie Network Presents ...
July 31, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief #1

No, The Raven is not an atmospheric retelling of the Edgar Allen Poe poem; it's a painfully cliched murder mystery with a dash of international thievery. The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief could have...
July 30, 2013 On Running Feuds

The Real Reason I Can't Spell Ys

Episode #190 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 190) - For whatever reason, I've never been very good at spelling the word "Ys". Yes, I know it's only two letters, but there's something about the simple spelling that messes wi...
July 29, 2013 Worst Game Ever

WORST GAME EVER: Carlos Danger (Atari 2600)

Episode #7 - WORST. GAME. EVER. (Ep. 7) - The Worst Game Ever is back with an overlooked Atari 2600 game. In this episode we take a look at a small Activision game named Carlos Danger. Can you keep this politician...
July 25, 2013 Guerilla Scrapbook

Brand New Games, Old School Reviews

Episode #60 - When it comes to reviews, today's game fans are spoiled. Kids today are used to thousand word reviews that touch on every detail of the game in question. There's a level of critical thinking you simpl...
July 24, 2013 DGC On Demand

Lifetime Movie Network - Time Gal

Episode #35 - LMN (Ep. 4) - What would happen if Lifetime Movie Network created a film based on Time Gal? Discover the passion, intrigue and love when you watch the trailer for Lifetime Movie Network Presents ...
July 23, 2013 The Leaderboard

James Sturges vs. The Leaderboard (Video)

Episode #6 - After a few weeks off, Defunct Games has located a man brave enough to tackle The Leaderboard. In this game show we read old game reviews and you tell me the title. It sounds simple, but there are alw...
July 22, 2013 The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep: Wii Music by Nintendo

Episode #4 - The Black Sheep (Ep. 4) - Every family has one - the black sheep. Would you still love Nintendo if they sang out of tune? Find out when we dig into Mii Music, the black sheep of the Wii series. A...
July 18, 2013 Peaceful Moments

Simple Thoughts: Pitfall (Genesis)

Episode #7 - It's time once again for Simple Thoughts with Die Hard Game Fan, the most relaxing video of the week. It's the only video game article that is guaranteed to heal the soul. Today we're looking at Pitfa...
July 18, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Minotaur

Not even an interesting looking hero can make up for the mindless (and sometimes broken) gameplay and awful level designs. At best, Minotaur doesn't do anything to evolve the genre, while at worse it ...
July 17, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

With multiple paths to take, tons of hidden areas and an endless barrage of cool boss fights, Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is one of the best brawlers on the Xbox Live Arcade. Throw in on...
July 17, 2013 DGC On Demand

Lifetime Movie Network - Rolling Thunder 2

Episode #34 - LMN (Ep. 3) - What would happen if Lifetime Movie Network created a film based on Rolling Thunder 2? Discover the passion, intrigue and love when you watch the trailer for Lifetime Movie Network ...
July 16, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Hotline Miami

On the PS Vita, Hotline Miami delivers an unforgettable adventure starring an obedient serial killer. The controls are tight and the system's touchscreen makes all the difference. It's occasionally in...
July 16, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Hotline Miami

On the PlayStation 3, Hotline Miami delivers an unforgettable adventure starring an obedient serial killer. Unfortunately, this home console port feels too loose and pulling off certain moves can be p...
July 16, 2013 The Leaderboard

Kevin Knight vs. The Leaderboard (Video)

Episode #5 - The Leaderboard (Ep. 5) - It's time once again for THE LEADERBOARD, the Defunct Games podcast/game show. You read that correctly, it's both a game show AND a podcast! In this episode we welcome part-t...
July 15, 2013 The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep: Street Fighter 2010 (NES)

Episode #3 - The Black Sheep (Ep. 3) - Every family has one - the black sheep. When it comes to Street Fighter, there are a lot of games not invited to the party. From Street Fighter: The Movie game to those horri...
July 15, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: DarkStalkers Resurrection

DarkStalkers Resurrection is yet another high-quality fighting game collection from Capcom, a company that has gotten real good at this sort of thing. With an online mode and plenty of goodies to unl...
July 15, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge

Razor's Edge attempts to fix Ninja Gaiden 3. In some ways it succeeds, offering an experience with more modes and levels. But even with all of these changes, Ryu Hayabusa's newest adventure is hard to...
July 12, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Rush Bros.

Part racing game and part 2D platformer, Rush Bros. is full of high speed excitement. Unfortunately, there isn't much to do once you've completed the 40+ races. Even more disappointing are the balance...
July 11, 2013 Peaceful Moments

Simple Thoughts: Socket (Genesis)

Episode #6 - It's time once again for Simple Thoughts with Die Hard Game Fan, the most relaxing video of the week. It's the only video game article that is guaranteed to heal the soul. Today we're looking at Socke...
July 10, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Dungeon Hearts

Dungeon Hearts is a perfectly fun puzzle mash-up that is marred by inconsistent difficulty and lack of a narrative. While the actual combat is fun, it's a shame that players are forced to start over e...
July 10, 2013 DGC On Demand

Lifetime Movie Network - Night Trap

Episode #33 - LMN (Ep. 2) - What would happen if Lifetime Movie Network created a film based on Night Trap? Discover the passion, intrigue and love when you watch the trailer for Lifetime Movie Network Present...
July 09, 2013 The Leaderboard

Jerry Terrifying vs. The Leaderboard (Video)

Episode #4 - The Leaderboard (Ep. 4) - Defunct Games is proud to present THE LEADERBOARD, our brand new weekly podcast/game show. That's right, it's both a podcast AND a game show! In this pilot episode we have ...
July 08, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Resident Evil: Revelations

A high-definition PC port of a Nintendo 3DS game, Resident Evil: Revelations fails to offer any earth-shattering answers for longtime fans of the franchise. What they'll get instead is a modestly size...
July 08, 2013 The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep: Nintendo's Uniracers (Super NES)

Episode #2 - The Black Sheep (Ep. 2) - Every family has one - the Black Sheep. When it comes to Nintendo racing games, there are a few you immediately think of. However, there's one that is always ignored -- Unira...
July 05, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Capcom Arcade Cabinet - 1984 Pack II

After weeks of waiting for overpriced packs, the Capcom Arcade Cabinet is finally complete. And while I may have complained about Capcom's aggressive pricing strategy, the overall package is ultimatel...
July 04, 2013 Peaceful Moments

Simple Thoughts: Double Dragon V (SNES)

Episode #5 - It's time once again for Simple Thoughts with Die Hard Game Fan, the most relaxing video of the week. It's the only video game article that is guaranteed to heal the soul. Today we're looking at Doubl...
July 04, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Capcom Arcade Cabinet - 1986 Pack

As a game hub, Capcom Arcade Cabinet delivers the goods. It's a good looking program that is easy to use and packed full of games. This 1986 pack is wildly uneven. While Trojan and Side Arms remain...
July 03, 2013 DGC On Demand

Lifetime Movie Network - Ninja Gaiden

Episode #32 - LMN (Ep. 1) - What would happen if Lifetime Movie Network created a film based on Ninja Gaiden? Discover the passion, intrigue and love when you watch the trailer for Lifetime Movie Network Prese...
July 03, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Capcom Arcade Cabinet - 1985 Pack

As a game hub, Capcom Arcade Cabinet delivers the goods. It's a good looking program that is easy to use and packed full of games. This 1985 pack is by far the highlight of the 15 announced games, f...
July 02, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Capcom Arcade Cabinet - 1987 Pack

As a game hub, Capcom Arcade Cabinet delivers the goods. It's a good looking program that is easy to use and packed full of games. Too bad this first pack of games isn't more impressive. 1943: The ...
July 01, 2013 The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Genesis)

Episode #1 - The Black Sheep (Ep. 1) - Every family has one - the Black Sheep. For the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, that game is Hyperstone Heist. Join Cyril as he explains why you should care about this forgotte...