One of the best parts of a video game is the ending, but who has the time to go back and play through every game? Let me introduce you to Game Over: The Early Years, the weekly show where we dive into classic games and spoil both their stories and endings. From the biggest hits to obscure classics, we're taking a look at some of the best and most memorable conclusions in video game history.

Twas a few days before Christmas and here's a troubling thought: My search for holiday-themed games has all been for naught. I've spoiled Die Hard and NiGHTS and the games that you know, while others I brainstorm have endings that blow. But just when I feared I would not get my wish, I was reminded of that one time Santa Claus was saved by a fish. No joke, I'm not lying, I can tell you his name, because James Pond: Codename RoboCod is a legit Christmas game. So, turn back now or else you'll surely be spoiled, because this is the full story of how Dr. Maybe's holiday plans were totally foiled. This is Game Over: The Early Years!


Still want more endings? Then I recommend you discover 23 Endings: The Early Years, the holiday series that ran during the 2017 holiday season. We cover Ninja Gaiden, Street Fighter II, Super Mario Bros. 2, Ghostbusters, Golden Axe, Metroid, Double Dragon, Flashback, Final Fight and many more!

And while you're just clicking on stuff at random, I suggest you head over to the Defunct Games YouTube page and subscribe to the channel. We're posting new episodes of Game Over: The Early Years every Monday, along with brand new game reviews throughout the week.