September 2011

September 30, 2011 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Sept. 30, 2011

Episode #174 - If it's Friday, it's This Week in Defunct Games! This week we take a look at one of the Game Boy's very best games. It's Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Nintendo's 1992 masterpiece. Fans of the...
September 29, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD

Resident Evil: Code Veronica is full of familiar faces, deadly locations, convoluted puzzles and ... cross dressing? It's true; this decade-old installment is definitely out there. The HD visua...
September 28, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: Crimson Alliance

While there's nothing wrong with Crimson Alliance form a technical standpoint, it's a shame that a game with this much hack and slash action is so boring. The lackluster presentations, repetitive gam...
September 27, 2011 Bonus Levels

Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console Super Guide (in 2D)

Episode #103 - Every week Defunct Games makes it a point to review the newest Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console games in a feature we call This Week in Defunct Games. But what happens when you want a quick look at all of...
September 26, 2011 Freeze Frame

GamePro Quiz: Can You Name This Portable?

Episode #84 - Freeze Frame (Ep. 84) - It's a simple question: Can you name this system? Here's a hint, it's a top selling game system that millions of people still play. Think you have the right answer?...
September 16, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: Call of Juarez: The Cartel

Call of Juarez: The Cartel is a hodgepodge of bad ideas and performance issues. Even if you can get past the technical problems, this heavy-handed action game never quite lives up to its potential. ...
September 16, 2011 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Sept. 16, 2011

Episode #173 - If it's Friday it's This Week in Defunct Games, the show that isn't afraid to review this week's old school releases. This week we have a pair of Mega Man games, Nintendo's Golf simulator and the ret...
September 15, 2011 Level 1

Wild Gunman (Level 1)

Episode #22 - It's time to dig into another episode of Level 1, the show that dissects the first level of classic games. This week we're taking a look at our very first NES Zapper game. No, it's not Duck Hunt. I...
September 14, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: SkyDrift

Who needs a conventional racing game when there's SkyDrift? This action-packed airplane racer mixes Mario Kart with Ace Combat, making for one of the most compelling (and competitive) Xbox Live ...
September 14, 2011 Freeze Frame

BloodRayne: The Great Casltevania Swindle

Episode #83 - The Freeze Frame (Ep. 83) - There's something a little familiar about Majesco's newest BloodRayne game. It turns out that it's an exact replica of Konami's older Castlevania games. Don't believe me&...
September 13, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: Rock of Ages

Part Marble Madness, part Rampart and all Monty Python. Rock of Ages delivers a unique blend of real-time strategy and platforming, making this one of the most intriguing games of the year. Best of...
September 12, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: BloodRayne: Betrayal

If you're a fan of classic Castlevania games and are looking for a good (but fair) challenge, look no further than BloodRayne: Betrayal. Even if you feel duped by the past games (and movies), this ne...
September 11, 2011 Review - Master System

Review: Ghostbusters

Ghosts have invaded New York City and threatening our way of life. Who are you gonna call? In this case, I would get a hold of Tom Lenting, who turns in a stellar review of Ghostbusters. This ...
September 10, 2011 Review - WonderSwan

Review: Digimon Tamer: Battle Spirit

Yet another one-on-one fighting game, this time with the Digimon license attached. This lazy WonderSwan Color game might be fun for the fans of the show, but Tom wasn't very impressed. Find out what...
September 10, 2011 Weekend Update

Weekend Update (September 10, 2011)

Episode #113 - Even though summer may be winding down, the reviews are still hot at Defunct Games! This weekend Tom is taking a look at Digimon Tamer: Battle Spirits, the unique fighter for the WonderSwan Color. I...
September 04, 2011 Review - WonderSwan

Review: Space Invaders

Space Invaders remains a true video game classic, but that doesn't mean all ports are created equal. Tom quickly discovers that SunSoft took the lazy approach and released a half-assed Space Invaders...
September 03, 2011 Review - WonderSwan

Review: SD Gundam: Operation U.C.

Who knew that Bandai would eventually release a must-own Gundam game? As shocking as it sounds, Tom has discovered a game you simply have to play. Find out what all the fuss is about when you r...
September 03, 2011 Weekend Update

Weekend Update (September 3, 2011)

Episode #112 - Defunct Games welcomes September 2011 with two brand new classic reviews! This weekend Tom will take a look at two more WonderSwan hits. The good news is that Tom Lenting actually likes one of these...
September 02, 2011 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Sept. 2, 2011

Episode #172 - It's time for another exciting episode of This Week in Defunct Games, the only show that isn't afraid to review the newest PSN, Virtual Console and eShop games. This week we're taking a look at three...
September 01, 2011 GamePro Quote of the Day

GamePro Quote of the Day (September 2011)

Episode #2 - Welcome to the GamePro Quote of the Day! Every day we supply you with a 100% out of context quote from an old issue of GamePro Magazine. Sometimes the quotes are funny, while others will make you scra...