http://www.defunctgames.com The latest They Said WHAT?!? episodes from Defunct Games http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/80 What if I were to tell you that Grand Theft Auto IV does not exist? How about I go even further and say that Grand Theft Auto: Sin City took place in the 1970s and Eminem starred in a game called GTA: Crime Online? No, you didn’t just hit your head real hard and wake up in an alternative multiverse, but rather these are just a few of the Grand Theft Auto rumors published inside the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly back in the early 2000s. Hello Defunct Gamers, my name is Cyril, and today we’re taking aim at EGM’s very own gossip guru, Quartermann. Join me as I debunk five of the most dubious Grand Theft Auto rumors found in the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly. This is The Gossip Graveyard. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/79 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today is the final episode of the 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Find out how this ends as we talk about Die Hard Game Fan's many Street Fighter III rumors. It's the episode you've all been waiting for! Fri, 25 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/78 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're taking a look at a decade's worth of Final Fantasy VII Remake rumors. Let Electronic Gaming Monthly lay it all out in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/77 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're looking at the PC market, which some feared would die completely by 2002. Let Next Generation explain it all in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/76 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're talking about the power of Tekken 3. Just how powerful was this Namco fighting game? So powerful that some believed the PlayStation would need new hardware just to run the game. Let Electronic Gaming Monthly explain it all in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/75 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're talking about True Lies. You know it as a fun parody of James Band-style spy movies, but Die Hard Game Fan had a different idea. You won't want to miss today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/74 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're talking about EarthBound. After canceling the 8-bit original and sending the Super NES sequel out to die, it looked like Nintendo had given up on making the Mother series a thing in the U.S. But Quartermann disagreed. Find out why in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/73 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're taking a look at Mortal Kombat. Just a month after Midway's gruesome fighter hit store shelves, there was already gossip about a "Champion Edition." Let Die Hard Game Fan explain it all in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Sat, 19 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/72 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're taking a look at a Sonic the Hedgehog game that never came out. It's a twisting and turning platformer that was supposed to hit Sega CD. Let Die Hard Game Fan explain it all in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/71 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're talking about playing Atari Lynx games on the Jaguar. Let Die Hard Game Fan explain how it will work in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/70 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're finally digging into virtual reality. With PlayStation VR and Oculus Rift making headlines, it's time to go back and look at the predictions made in 1994. Let GamePro lay out what it's all about in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/69 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're talking about the Xbox. Would you believe me if I told you that Microsoft had plan to eliminate wires? Let Next Generation magazine lay out what all this means in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/68 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're imagining a world where Nintendo bought Atari. Having a hard time imagining this alternate timeline? Let Die Hard Game Fan lay out what all this means in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/67 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're taking a look at the brand new game from Team ICO. No, I'm not talking about The Last Guardian. Electronic Gaming Monthly has the scoop in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/66 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're taking a look at Nintendo's plan to release a 32-bit cartridge for the Super NES. Die Hard Game Fan has the scoop in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/65 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're taking a look at the PlayStation Portable. But it's not the PSP you're familiar with. Could it be that Sony was going to release a handheld system in 1996? See for yourself in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/15 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today two of the biggest forces are about to come together for something truly spectacular. According to Electronic Gaming Monthly, Capcom is hard at work on Street Fighter vs. Dragon Ball. See for yourself in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/63 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. We're FINALLY giving Quartermann a break, because today's rumor comes from Die Hard Game Fan. Here we see another magazine attempt to predict the Nintendo 64's launch details and come up wrong. See for yourself in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/62 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're taking a look at Wii Sports. It's the only game your grandmother owns, and Quartermann is here to set the record straight. Unfortunately, this Electronic Gaming Monthly rumor will only make you dumber. See for yourself in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.defunctgames.com/theysaidwhat/61 Welcome to 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors, a brand new series that will run daily between November 26 and December 25, 2015. This is a series where we debunk some of the craziest rumors and predictions of all time. Today we're taking a look at the rumors circulating around the Sega Saturn's launch. Will it or won't it be backwards compatible? Quartermann answers that question and picks a fight with the Brits in today's episode of 30 Ridiculous Retro Rumors. Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800