http://www.defunctgames.com The latest articles from Defunct Games. http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=reads-47 Today, on April 1st, Defunct Games is proud to present the next great series -- Cyril Reads Pack-Man! Join Cyril Lachel as he reads through all 128 pages of patterns, tips and strategies for doubling, tripling, even quadrupling your score in the game that's sweeping the country! Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=knowthegame-8 Know the Game (Ep. 8) - This is a short quiz you can play by yourself. It's simple: I'm going to read you a series of names and it's up to you to tell me if it's a Mega Man Boss or Popular Rock Song! Think you can handle that? I hope so, because you don't have a second to spare. Click the link and play Defunct Games' newest game show! Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=badacting-8 Great Moments in Bad Acting (Ep. 8) - I know it's sad, but today marks the season finale for Great Moments in Bad Acting. I hope you've enjoyed the last eight episodes. Today we're looking at one of the most infamous video games of all time -- Night Trap. As it turns out, Night Trap is a treasure trove of amazingly bad acting. In fact, there are so many bits that we had to extend it beyond the simple top 10 list. See for yourself when you watch the 15 Most Ridiculous Moments in Night Trap! Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=knowthegame-7 Know the Game (Ep. 7) - This is a short quiz you can play by yourself. It's simple: I'm going to read you a series of names and it's up to you to tell me if it's an Adventure Game or Criterion DVD! Think you can handle that? I hope so, because you don't have a second to spare. Click the link and play Defunct Games' newest game show! Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=badacting-7 Great Moments in Bad Acting (Ep. 7) - Today marks the penultimate episode for the season. We're celebrating with a personal favorite of mine -- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. While there's no denying the game's greatness, it's certainly hard to defend the voice acting. Also worth noting is the quality of recording, which sounds like it was done in a tin can. See for yourself when you watch the 10 Most Awkward Conversations in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night! Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=twidg-223 If it's Friday, it's This Week in Defunct Games. This week is all about Mega Man. Now that the blue bomber has fought Guts Man, Fire Man and Crash Man, it's time for Mega Man 3. How does this Capcom sequel stack up? Find out now when we take a look at this week's Virtual Console release! Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-712 With its expertly crafted level designs and memorable bosses, Mega Man 3 is one of Capcom's greatest 8-bit games. The game is even better on the Nintendo 3DS, thanks to the Virtual Console's save functionality. But don't let that safety net fool you, Mega Man 3 remains an incredibly tough action/platformer. Those gamers who manage to fight through the challenge will be rewarded with a genuine masterpiece. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=knowthegame-6 Know the Game (Ep. 6) - This is a short quiz you can play by yourself. It's simple: I'm going to read you a series of names and it's up to you to tell me if it's a 2D Game Hero or Hip Hop Artist! Think you can handle that? I hope so, because you don't have a second to spare. Click the link and play Defunct Games' newest game show! Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=badacting-6 Great Moments in Bad Acting (Ep. 6) - We're six weeks in and just now getting to the first full-motion video game. That must be some kind of record for a show about bad acting. This is The Masked Rider: Kamen Rider ZO, an awful FMV action game for the Sega CD. This game has plenty of bad overdubbing and cheesy stunts, all of which are on display below. See for yourself when you watch the 10 Questionable Moments in The Masked Rider: Kamen Rider ZO! Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-708 After nearly two decades, Crystal Dynamics finally gets it right. Tomb Raider is an action-packed thrill ride full of amazing set-pieces, sharp writing, a fun science fiction story and tons of enemies to gun down. Tomb Raider is a game worthy of the Croft name! Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=twidg-222 If it's Friday, it's This Week in Defunct Games! After taking a week off, Nintendo is back with two new games for the Virtual Console. Up first it's The King of Fighters '98 (Neo Geo) on the Nintendo Wii. Over on the portable side, the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console finally gets Wrecking Crew (NES). Are either of these games worth buying? Find out on another exciting episode of This Week in Defunct Games! Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-709 This is the last of the "classic" King of Fighters game, after this we get one radical change after another. If you have somehow held out this long and are still in the market for a King of Fighters game, then there is no question that this is the best version on the Virtual Console. Even without mind-blowing 3D graphics and ultra-realistic animation, The King of Fighters '98 remains an easy game to recommend. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-710 For five dollars, Wrecking Crew is too repetitive to recommend. The bashing fun is short lived, despite a level creator that actually works. With shallow gameplay and ugly graphics, this NES launch game hasn't held up well. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=insertcoin-5 Insert Coin (Ep. 5) - This is INSERT COIN, our brand new video series dedicated to the storied history of the arcade business. Join Robert Johnson as he looks at the best and worst games every Thursday. What is he talking about this week? It's a laserdisc game, of course. Find out what happened when Robert looked behind the Cobra Command curtain! Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=knowthegame-5 Know the Game (Ep. 5) - This is a short quiz you can play by yourself. It's simple: I'm going to read you a series of names and it's up to you to tell me if it's a SNK Subtitle or Cheesy Action Flick Think you can handle that? I hope so, because you don't have a second to spare. Click the link and play Defunct Games' newest game show! Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=badacting-5 Great Moments in Bad Acting (Ep. 5) - We're back with the episode everybody has been waiting for. That's right, it's time for Resident Evil. While not the first survival horror game, it was the first to hit it big. Perhaps some of the success lies in the hammy overacting. See for yourself when you watch the 10 Most Ridiculous Things Said in Resident Evil! Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=review-1159 Digital Pictures mixes cheesy zombie movie and light gun game in Corpse Killer for the Sega CD. With more than an hour of hammy acting and bad special effects, this Tom Zito joint has an endearing quality. Does Cyril agree? Find out when he reviews Corpse Killer for the Sega CD! Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=insertcoin-4 Insert Coin (Ep. 4) - This is INSERT COIN, our brand new video series dedicated to the storied history of the arcade business. Join Robert Johnson as he looks at the best and worst games every Thursday. What is he talking about this week? A Conan knock-off, of course. Find out why Rastan remains the best high fantasy beat-em-up all these years later! Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=review-1158 Think Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was a disaster? Wait until you take a look at Revolution X, the Steven Tyler-powered light gun game. That's right, this is an on-rails shooter starring the doped-up Aerosmith. Find out what Cyril thinks when you read his full review of Revolution X for the Sega Genesis! Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=knowthegame-4 Know the Game (Ep. 4) - This is a short quiz you can play by yourself. It's simple: I'm going to read you a series of names and it's up to you to tell me if it's a Shoot-Em-Up or Heavy Metal Band! Think you can handle that? I hope so, because you don't have a second to spare. Click the link and play Defunct Games' newest game show! Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800