August 2008

August 29, 2008 Bonus Levels

Don't Battle That Boss! (18 Hour Boss Edition)

Episode #84 - Hey You! Don't Battle that Boss! I know the news has been hyping up this 18 hour Final Fantasy XI boss, but just because everybody else is doing it doesn't mean you have to. Think about all of the ...
August 28, 2008 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - August 28, 2008

Episode #75 - It's time for yet another episode of This Week in Defunct Games, the one show that is not afraid to review the best and worst retro releases of the week. This week we finally have some games worth ta...
August 27, 2008 Cyril Reads

Bionic Commando (Ch. 5 + 6)

Episode #16 - Cyril Reads Bionic Commando (Ep. 3) - It's time once again for another exciting episode of Cyril Reads Bionic Commando, the only show daring enough to, well, read Bionic Commando. This week our hero ...
August 25, 2008 Comic Book Mods

Game Boy: In the Palm of Your Hand ... 4

Episode #4 - Comic Book Mods (Ep. 4) - We're back with the exciting finale of our first Comic Book Mod, Game Boy: In the Palm of Your Hands! This is the show that takes a classic video game comic book, strips out...
August 21, 2008 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - August 21, 2008

Episode #74 - It's time once again for another episode of This Week in Defunct Games, the one show not afraid of reviewing the best (and worst) of the week's retro releases. This week we FINALLY get one of the gam...
August 20, 2008 Cyril Reads

Bionic Commando (Ch. 3 + 4)

Episode #15 - Cyril Reads Bionic Commando (Ep. 2) - We're back with yet another exciting episode of Cyril Reads Bionic Commando, the only show brave enough to read you the entire 1991 video game novel. In this epi...
August 18, 2008 On Running Feuds

A Fine Line Between Remake and Reboot

Episode #151 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 151) - Pop quiz: Is 1942: Joint Strike a remake or a reboot? Don't bother looking it up, because chances are the website you go to will give you the wrong information! In ...
August 15, 2008 Video Game Advice (Working Title)

Bomberman, Princess Peach and Tim Answer Your Questions

Episode #5 - Video Game Advice (Ep. 5) - Do you have a question? Then we have an answer! This is Video Game Advice, the only show that allows real video game characters to answer real world questions. This...
August 14, 2008 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - August 14, 2008

Episode #73 - It's Thursday and that can only mean one thing, it's time for yet another exciting episode of This Week in Defunct Games! This is the weekly show where we take a look at all of the retro releases of ...
August 13, 2008 Cyril Reads

Bionic Commando (Ch. 1 + 2)

Episode #14 - Cyril Reads Bionic Commando (Ep. 1) - After a small hiatus, Defunct Games is proud to announce another exciting season of Cyril Reads! This time around we're traded ninjas for army men. That's right...
August 12, 2008 Comic Book Mods

Game Boy: In the Palm of Your Hand ... 3

Episode #3 - Comic Book Mods (Ep. 3) - We're back with another exciting episode of Comic Book Mods, the show that takes a classic comic book, strips out all of the dialog and completely rewrites it. In the last e...
August 10, 2008 Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Episode #91 - To celebrate the Olympic Games, Defunct Games is proud to offer up two reviews that have something to do with the 29th summer games. First up we travel to the Far East to look at John's review of Tig...
August 07, 2008 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - August 7, 2008

Episode #72 - It's time once again for another exciting episode of This Week in Defunct Games, the show where we take a look at the best and worst in this week's retro releases. This week we were supposed to revie...
August 06, 2008 I've Got Your Number

The 14 Sports Mario is No Damn Good At

Episode #14 - I've Got Your Number (Ep. 14) - Quick, name me all of the different sports that Mario would like to think he's a pro at? Actually don't because that's going to take too long. It's not just the ...
August 04, 2008 Bad Advertisement

The Double Dragon Trilogy - Advertisement Review

Episode #169 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the The Double Dragon Trilogy print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game a...
August 04, 2008 Bad Advertisement

Software Toolworks: Gamers Speak - Advertisement Review

Episode #170 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Software Toolworks - Gamers Speak print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic...
August 04, 2008 Bad Advertisement

Crazyland: The Ride of Your Life - Advertisement Review

Episode #171 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Crazyland - The Ride of Your Life (NES) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this c...
August 04, 2008 Bad Advertisement

Bart vs. the Space Mutants on NES - Advertisement Review

Episode #172 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Bart vs. the Space Mutants (Acclaim) promotion print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of...
August 04, 2008 Commercial Break

She's Got the Bad Advertising

Episode #43 - Commercial Break (Ep. 43) - It's the return of everybody's favorite show, Commercial Break. In this show we lampoon some of the worst video game advertisements of all time. We're talking about real ...
August 01, 2008 Bonus Levels

This World Needs the Game Genie

Episode #83 - The world is in flames, the economy sucks and if you believe Al Gore we're all going to die in 100 years. This world needs a savior. If nobody is going to step up to the plate and help us out, then ...