http://www.defunctgames.com The latest Freeze Frame episodes from Defunct Games http://www.defunctgames.com/freezeframe/92/ After nearly a decade, the PlayStation Portable's life is finally coming to an end. But some media outlets seem to think it's the PS Vita that is disappearing, not the 10 year old PSP. In this article, Defunct Games tries to figure out why the Associated Press doesn't know the difference between the PSP and PS Vita. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-91 Freeze Frame #91: Brace yourself, Google Glass is coming! And with it will be a whole host of privacy and safety concerns. But did you know that GamePro had the idea for Glass years before Google? Take a look at the prototype from 1990 and see what other inventions GamePro has predicted! Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-90 Can you believe this Blue Lightning preview? It comes straight from Electronic Gaming Monthly's 59th issue and is a blurry, incomprehensible mess. They even noted that "the graphics are unbelievable," but that's impossible to tell from this crummy screenshot. Is this the worst video game preview of all time? Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-89 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 89) - There's something a little familiar about the Dishonored box art. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I know I've seen it before. This is going to drive me crazy, why can't I think of it. OH WAIT ... I know what it is!! Find out what game Dishonored ripped-off and why it's preventing me from having a good time playing Bethesda's newest fist-person action game! Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-88 The celebrate the launch of Prometheus, Defunct Games is taking a look at fake Alien games that used real Alien imagery. It turns out that a lot of games have "borrowed" the H.R. Giger's alien design. From Contra to Alien Syndrome and Space Invaders to R-Type, everybody is guilty of ripping off some of the one of the most memorable monsters in movie history. See the full list when you read Fake Alien Games for a Fake Alien Movie! Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-87 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 87) - I expect a certain level of ridiculousness when it comes to reading Worlds of Power books. Between the Bionic Commando fighting an octopus and Ryu Hayabusa getting shot by a 13 year old girl, I'm ready to accept just about any outlandish scenario. These are goofy little book written specifically for kids, so the sillier the better. But what happens when somebody decides to take nutty ideas from a Worlds of Power book and incorporate it into a popular television sitcom? Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-86 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 86) - There's something creepy about Cherry Coke. This guy driving a terrifying van around looking for small children isn't helping anything. In the newest episode of The Freeze Frame we look at the time when Sega got into bed with Cherry Coke. Get Cherryfied? More like BE TERRIFIED! Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-85 Freeze Frame (Ep. 85) - Did you know that parts of Silent Hill were influenced by a certain Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy? What about the one where three of the members of Sonic Youth show up to haunt the school? It turns out, it's all true! Join us as we delve deep into Silent Hill's pop culture problem. It turns out that Silent Hill has a nasty Where's Waldo Conundrum! Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-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? Well, GamePro certainly doesn't! And that's only the beginning of this twisted history lesson. Find out if you can name that system when you check out our exclusive GamePro Quiz! Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-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? In this week's Freeze Frame we prove that these two games were separated at birth! Join us as we look at The Great Castlevania Swindle! Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-82 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 82) - Here at Defunct Games we've spent a lot of time looking at bad advertising, but nothing could have prepared me for what I'm about to show you. In today's episode of Freeze Frame we look at a commercial so bad that at first I didn't think was real. Unfortunately it is real and it's going to blow your mind. Find out what it is when you read about the New Lows in Internet Advertising! Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-81 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 81) - I'm excited about Capcom's sequel to Dead Rising. I love Las Vegas and can't wait to slice 'n dice my way to the craps table. But did you know that Dead Rising 2 and Michael Jackson have something in common? Will the Gloved One be the only thing that stands in the way of this must-have sequel? Find out now when we look at Michael Jackson's Dead Rising! Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-80 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 80) - This week Defunct Games took part in the 1 vs. 100 live beta. As fans of trivia game shows, we couldn't wait to get our hands on it. But little did we know how similar this game would be to the TV show. And not in the obvious ways, either. Join us as we go through my day with Microsoft's newest online game to prove once and for all that yes, it's exactly like 1 vs. 100! Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-79 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 79) - Recently I had the unfortunate luck of watching a bunch of modern day music videos. I'm talking about Miley Cyrus, The Veronicas and Jesse McCarthy. While watching these videos I found something very peculiar, something very recognizable. Could it be a game for the original PlayStation? Can't Jesse McCartney afford a newer console? In our newest episode of The Freeze Frame we demonstrate why Jesse had to use a PS1 game in video form! Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-78 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 78) - When you're tasked with making box art for one of the big triple-A games in the holiday season, it's a good idea to make sure your box stands out. Unfortunately three games last year decided to ignore that sage wisdom and go for a different approach. In this newest episode of The Freeze Frame we find out what Prince of Persia, Dead Space and Left 4 Dead all have in common. Here's a hint: It has something to do with a hand! Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-77 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 77) - You expect a lot from Frasier, one of Mensa's smartest TV shows of all time. Unfortunately when it comes to games you can only expect so much. Find out in this very special video Freeze Frame why Frasier doesn't know the first thing about the Game Boy Color ... or video games in general. It may not be the worst thing in the world, but we expect more from our beloved Frasier! Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-76 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 76) - Have you played through Dead Space? If so, then you might have noticed that a great deal of the game seems to be recycled from BioShock, one of last year's very best games. Don't believe me? In our 76th episode of The Freeze Frame Cyril tries his hardest to show you the strange parallels between USG Kellion and Rapture! Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-75 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 75) - There's something about Alone in the Dark that has doesn't sit right with me. I know I shouldn't care about this mediocre survival horror game, but it wasn't until this week that I realized what it was. And then I noticed that this isn't the only Survival Horror game to puzzle me. What am I talking about? Find out now when I ask Just Who Is the Real Edward Carnby? Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-74 The Freeze Frame (Ep. 74) - Are you planning on picking up both Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour? Well there's something you should know, and you might want to sit down for this one. It looks like there are going to be some duplicate tracks, and trust me, that's just the beginning of the problem. Join us as we attempt to set the record straight and get to the bottom of this fake plastic rock band controversy! Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=freezeframe-73 Freeze Frame ( Ep. 73) - So you've heard that Resident Evil 5 is racist, eh? Well, I bet you didn't know that we could say the exact same thing about Gears of War. It's true, and you can see how we got there by checking out today's episode of The Freeze Frame. Better yet, you can watch it. Join us as we prove to you that Resident Evil 5 is no more racist than Gears of War! Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0800