August 2009

August 31, 2009 The Cover Critic

The Cover Critic Hates Your First Issue

Episode #72 - The Cover Critic (Ep. 72) - The Cover Critic is taking a break from reviewing some of the worst box art the world has ever seen. But just because he's on vacation that doesn't mean he's not going to ...
August 30, 2009 Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Episode #104 - It's another exciting weekend full of NES reviews! On Saturday we take a look at the rare Thunder and Lightning and Astyanax. And then on Sunday we change the mood entirely by searching for The Blue...
August 23, 2009 Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Episode #103 - After two weeks of solid NES reviews, this weekend we're mixing things up with games for the Amiga CD32, Jaguar and Master System. Up first we have reviews of Diggers for the Amiga CD32 and Cybermorp...
August 21, 2009 Cyril Reads

Blaster Master (Ch. 18 + 19)

Episode #35 - It's the moment we've all been waiting for, the fight between Jason and his pet frog. Oh, that may not sound very exciting, but I guarantee that this is one episode of Cyril Reads Blaster Master you ...
August 20, 2009 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - August 20, 2009

Episode #118 - It's time once again for another exciting episode of This Week in Defunct Games, the show dedicated to reviewing the best and worst in this week's retro releases. Today we get a rockin' Nintendo DS g...
August 17, 2009 A Brief History of Gaming

The Most Evil Strategy Guide To Ever Be

Episode #15 - A Brief History of Gaming (Ep. 15) - What's the worst thing a role-playing developer can do? Drastically change their combat system? Nope. Over promise and under deliver? Nope. The...
August 16, 2009 Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Episode #102 - A week after dropping eight Nintendo Entertainment System reviews on you, we're back with another four. This weekend brings us Cyril's take on NARC, Batman and Zombie Nation. And if that's not enoug...
August 14, 2009 Cyril Reads

Blaster Master (Ch. 16 + 17)

Episode #34 - It's time once again for Cyril Reads Blaster Master, the only podcast daring enough to read some of the worst in video game books. This week we continue our quest to beat Blaster Master, two chapters...
August 13, 2009 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - August 13, 2009

Episode #117 - It's time once again for This Week in Defunct Games, the show that looks at the best and worst in this week's retro releases. This is a big week for old school Star Wars fans. Check out a lengthy re...
August 12, 2009 They Said WHAT?!?

Sega Visions, I Don't Believe You

Episode #32 - They Said WHAT?!? (Ep. 32) - Over the past week we've been spending some serious face time with Sega Visions, Sega's answer to Nintendo Power magazine. I was hoping to find something worthw...
August 11, 2009 Countdown w/ DGC

Things Guitar Hero Can Learn from Rock Band

Episode #75 - Top 10 List (Ep. 75) - In a twist that surprises even me, Defunct Games is proud to present the first of TWO brand new Top 10 Lists! To help celebrate the upcoming release of Guitar Hero 5, we though...
August 10, 2009 Countdown w/ DGC

Things Rock Band Can Learn from Guitar Hero

Episode #74 - Top 10 List (Ep. 74) - In a twist that surprises even me, Defunct Games is proud to present the first of TWO brand new Top 10 Lists! To help celebrate the upcoming release of The Beatles: Rock Band, ...
August 09, 2009 Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Episode #101 - We have an exciting weekend of reviews lined up for you. This week we're introducing our first Nintendo Entertainment System reviews! To celebrate we've decided to double the amount of reviews, offe...
August 07, 2009 Cyril Reads

Blaster Master (Ch. 14 + 15)

Episode #33 - Cyril Reads Blaster Master (Ep. 7) - With only a handful of episodes left, Cyril Reads Blaster Master is getting intense. Well, it's going to get intense. Right now it's getting melodramatic. But I'...
August 06, 2009 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - August 6, 2009

Episode #116 - It's time once again for This Week in Defunct Games, the show that isn't afraid to review this week's retro releases. Apparently Nintendo decided to take the last two weeks off, which sent us on a sh...
August 05, 2009 On Running Feuds

The Greatest, Most Fantastic Game Ever

Episode #164 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 164) - New Rule: Games that proclaim how good they are in the title generally aren't worth playing. If you game is as much fun as you think it is, then you should let the fans d...