http://www.defunctgames.com The latest Bonus Levels episodes from Defunct Games http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-110 For millions of Americans, tomorrow is a day to celebrate family and be thankful for what you have in life. Of course, long time readers of Defunct Games already know that Thanksgiving is about more than cross-country traveling and piles of mashed potatoes. Starting tomorrow, December 22, Defunct Games will be counting down the days until Christmas with the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-109 2012 hasn't been kind to everybody. For whatever reason, this year has been especially mean to the old school video game download services. I'm talking about the Virtual Consoles and PSone Classics. Sadly, most of these online storefronts have seen a drop in both releases and quality. Worrying this was a trend, we've decided to go by the numbers and see if the first half of the year spells doom for the second half. That's right, 2012, it's time to put you to the test and determine your mid-year report card. Let's find out how you stack up to last year when you read This Half-Year in Defunct Games: 2012 Report Card! Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-108 It's that time of the year again; time to drop everything and make a trek to southern California for the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). This is something of an off-year, with no system announcements expected and only a few unanswered questions left dangling. But that shouldn't stop the ESA from putting on one hell of a show. This archive will help you follow Defunct Games' unique E3 articles, including history lessons and comedy pieces. Check back often to see what kinky things we're talking about in the 50 Shades of E3 2012 ... that is, if you're not already tied up! Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-106 Last weekend the Defunct Games crew jumped in a car and drove to Kelso, Washington. That's where the Cowlitz Gamers for Kids 2012 Classic Video Game Expo was held, and this is our full report. We survived dozen classic game retailers; several rows of old school game stations, an arcade section and two bands. Like it or not, this is our story! Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-107 After a three year hiatus, Cyril Reads Worlds of Power is back with a vengeance! Sick of ninjas, bionic men and masters of blasting? Then it's time to sneak into Cyril Reads Metal Gear. Join Solid Snake as he takes down large metal robots and the men who want to control the world with them. This is the full archive of Cyril Reads Metal Gear, including all 12 episodes (as soon as they air)! Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-105 Despite my constant complaints about the Virtual Console on Twitter, a lot of old school classics were released in 2011. Not only did we see some of Square's best games hit both the Virtual Console and PSone Classics store, but we also received some unexpected surprises from SNK and Hudson. Throw in a few import titles from Monkey Paw Games, a couple King of Fighters games and the launch of the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, and it's clear that 2011 was a pretty good year for old school gamers. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-104 Best known as the one and only 24-bit game system, SNK's Neo Geo was a home console/arcade unit that specialized in 2D shooters and fighting games. Thanks to the power of the internet, nostalgic gamers can choose from a number of exciting Neo Geo classics for play on the Sony PSP and PlayStation 3. But how do you know which games are worth spending your money on? That's where the Neo Geo Station Max 330 Mega Guide comes in! Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-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 the reviews without clicking on a dozen different links? That's why we're introducing the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console Super Guide (in 2D), a quick look at every 3DS Virtual Console game released with a link to the full review. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-102 War games, Inexplicably difficult PC titles, and the overwhelming smell of borsch. Yup, it's time to head back to Russia to cover 1C's 2011/2012 line-up. Held at the Russian Consulate in San Francisco, this is one yearly event we always look forward to. This year brings us more spies, flight simulators, adventure games and World War II games. And that's just the start of the night. Find out everything you need to know about Another Night in Moscow 2011 when you read Three Great Things About 1C! Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-101 After spending a decade covering the pomp and circumstance of E3, I've finally had enough. I'm sick of waiting in lines, paying five dollars for bottled water and being underwhelmed by press conferences. This year Defunct Games is doing something completely different, we're sending my folks to report back from L.A. Now you can meet my parents, get times for the coverage and more all at the click of a button! Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-100 Fact: Old games were released in 2010. From Neo Geo games on the PlayStation 3 to Atari 2600 ports on the Xbox 360, last year was a great time to be an old school gamer. No matter which system you own, classic games are only a few clicks away. Today I'm issuing my report card on the best and worst of 2010, from the slowing releases on the Virtual Console to the high prices on the Neo Geo Station! Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-99 Forget E3 and the San Diego Comic Con, recently Defunct Games took a trip to Russia! Okay ... maybe we didn't go to Russia, but we did step foot on Russian soil. Join me as I take you through the war-torn alleys and drink as if my life depends on it. This is Another Night in Moscow Remembered, a very special look at 1C's killer game line-up! Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-98 This was the E3 that brought us 3D glasses, a new Nintendo portable and yet another Halo. It's also the year that gave us fifteen exciting retro-related reboots and resurrections. We're talking about Kirby, Sonic the Hedgehog, Parasite Eve, X-COM and even Rayman. All of these games were on display, leading us to conclude that this was a great year for old school fan service. In this three-page special we preview all of the major reboots found on the show floor of E3 2010! Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-97 To celebrate the release of Final Fight: Double Impact, Defunct Games is going to the front lines to document what it's really like to be in the middle of a 2D brawler. Find out the psychology that goes into beating up half the city and then taking your frustration out on a car. Do you have what it takes? Find out now when we spend One Day with a 2D Brawler! Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-96 Welcome to 2010, a year when just about ANYTHING can happen! To celebrate the new year Defunct Games has put together a short list of 11 things that will inevitably happen in the next twelve months. We're talking about a new Wii, Mother 3, BioShock 2, PlayStation 2 games on the PSN and much, much more. Get a heads up on all of this year's news before it even happens when you read Gaming In 2010 Is Inevitable! Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-95 Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Shenmue III. Eternal Darkness 2. These are all games that gamers have been demanding for years. But what are the chances of these games actually coming out? In this very special Defunct Games article we've decided to look at ten of the most asked for sequels and see if they are likely candidates for another installment. Will your favorite franchise eventually see another installment? Find out now when we look at The Sequel You Deserve. Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-94 I hate it when my favorite TV show gets canceled and I'm left without closure. It seems like this happens all the time. It also happens to video game magazines, such as Electronic Gaming Monthly and Hardcore Gamer Magazine. This is annoying, but what can we do about it? In this very special feature Defunct Games attempts to give some of our favorite dead magazines the season finale they never had! Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-93 Things are not looking good for Midway. Their games aren't selling and there is talk about selling Mortal Kombat. Selling Mortal Kombat?? How did it come to this? Defunct Games attempts to get to the bottom of this mystery by pointing Midway's seven biggest missed opportunities. Find out what could have saved this company when you read You Missed Your Opportunity, Midway! Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-90 It's not every day that Sega decides to release a new Genesis collection, so we thought we would celebrate by asking a very simple question: Is Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection still relevant? Find out now as we dissect seven of the most popular games on this enormous 16-bit compilation disc. Does Sonic the Hedgehog's speedy ways make sense in the real world? Are women still empowered by Phantasy Star? These questions and more are answered when we ask the question, Is Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection Still Relevant? Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=bonuslevels-88 In case you haven't noticed, 2008 is over and done with. We've been to a post apocalyptic Washington, D.C. and survived the Extreme Conditions of Lost Planet ... again. We've done just about everything we could have done, so it's time to move on and start looking forward. Unfortunately it's hard not to be a little depressed about our future. It's not just the stock market woes and our rising unemployment; it's also the slim pickings we have to look forward to this year. Let's face it; Every Game This Year is Going to Suck! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800