Site News Updates Latest updates from defunctgames.com http://www.defunctgames.com en-us PHP/5.2.8 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=level1-13 Level 1 (Ep. 13) - It's time once again to press start and play through Level 1! This week we look at The Legendary Axe, the game that was supposed to put NEC's TurboGrafx-16 on the map. It didn't, but it did give us a chance to sit down and play through this exciting level. Expect spiders, bats and grizzly bears when we press start and play through The Legendary Axe (Level 1)! Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=feuds-173 On Running Feuds (Ep. 173) - We all know that the Virtual Console sucks. Nintendo has been uploading fewer and fewer releases each week, to the point where it's a genuine shock to actually see a classic game. But is Sony any better? That's the question we try to tackle today when we compare the PSone Classics store to Nintendo's Virtual Console! Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-382 It's not quite a full game or a demo, it's Dead Rising 2: Case Zero. No matter what you call it, Capcom's bite of Dead Rising 2 is a tasty one. With hours of gameplay, loads of weapons and a brand new city to explore, Case Zero is a no-brainer at five dollars. Mmm brains! Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-381 Shank is easily one of the most stylish action games of the year, combining the gameplay of God of War with the gimmick of Comix Zone. Throw in some Kill Bill and you have one of the best action games of the year. It's not for everybody, but you won't regret spending $15 on this gruesome Xbox Live Arcade release! Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-380 Mafia II is exactly what you think it is, an action-packed sandbox game full of mobsters and racial stereotypes. The gameplay is fun, even if the game isn't especially ambitious. Still, it's better than the other mob-influenced Xbox 360 games on the market! Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=twidg-148 If it's Tuesday it's This Week in Defunct Games. At least, that would be true if Nintendo actually released Virtual Console games every week. At this rate we're lucky to get one a month. This month we get a genuine classic, SunSoft's amazing U-four-ia: The Saga. If you are like me and grew up in North American, then chances are you haven't played one of the greatest NES games around. Find out why it's so good when you read another crummy episode of This Week in Defunct Games! Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=feuds-172 On Running Feuds (Ep. 172) - What would you say if I told you that I was going to write an article about the biggest video game flops of 2010? Fair enough, the year isn't over yet but there are certainly worse story ideas. Now what if instead of giving you real facts and numbers, I decide to just guess and go with what sounds right? Would that be okay with you? Well, it's not okay with me, and I'm doing something about it in this week's On Running Feud! Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-379 Even if you're one of those people who has completely written off the Tomb Raider series, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is still worth checking out. The developers have made enough changes to warrant another look, especially if you're looking for a fun two-player experience. Just be prepared for a long way for an online multiplayer mode! Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-378 After two years of nothing but rocky seas, Puzzle Quest 2 manages to right the ship and correct the course. D3's newest Nintendo DS game is everything you could want in a sequel, from improved graphics to enhanced gameplay. Still, the freshness of the original is likely gone forever! Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-377 After two years of nothing but rocky seas, Puzzle Quest 2 manages to right the ship and correct the course. D3's newest Xbox Live Arcade game is everything you could want in a sequel, from improved graphics to enhanced gameplay. Still, the freshness of the original is likely gone forever! Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=review-1038 Part R.C. Pro-Am, part Spy Hunter ... all awesome! Cobra Triangle is one of the very best games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This Rare developed action game is exciting, diverse and full of surprises. If you're one of the millions of gamers who somehow missed Cobra Triangle, then now is your chance to check out this 21 year old masterpiece! Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=review-1039 You are a man without any friends. You have been left behind to save the planet from an army of slimy aliens. Can you do it? Should you even do it? And why did everybody abandon you? These questions and more will be answered when Cyril tackles this unusual (yet very playable) 2D shooter! Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 /archive.php?show=weekend&start=2010/08/07&end=2010/08/08 It's the return of the classic weekend reviews! This weekend we take a look at four must-own NES games from decades ago. Up first are two 16-bit arcade games retrofitted to work on the NES. Check out our take on Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti and Mighty Final Fight. And if that's not enough, we have reviews of Cobra Triangle and Isolated Warrior! Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=review-1036 Think the TurboGrafx-16 was the first console to house the blood and guts of Splatterhouse? Think again, because Defunct Games is about to look at the very first (and very 8-bit) console Splatterhouse game. This Famicom game has everything you could possibly want from Splatterhouse, only without all of the gruesomeness. Find out why this game is still worth recommending when you read Cyril's full review of Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti! Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=review-1037 What do you get when you shrink one of Capcom's greatest arcade games into an 8-bit action game? If you're Mighty Final Fight, then you are a surprisingly satisfying NES game. Cyril thinks it's so good, that Mighty Final Fight is actually better than the 1991 Super NES port. Find out why when you read his full review of Mighty Final Fight for the NES! Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=level1-12 Level 1 (Ep. 12) - This week marks the six month anniversary of Defunct Games' newest show, Level 1. To celebrate we've gone back to the franchise that started it all -- Super Mario Bros. This week we're looking at Super Mario Bros. 2, the baffling pseudo-sequel to one of the most iconic games of all time. Are you ready to toe-to-vegetable with Wart and an all new set of baddies? Find out when we drop you into Super Mario Bros. 2 (Level 1)! Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-376 Nonsensical puzzles, insane characters and pirate-themed punch lines. Yup, it's Monkey Island 2. This Special Edition XBLA release features stunning graphics, improved controls and brand new voice actors. Unfortunately it didn't fix some of the game's faults. But even with its imperfections, LeChuck's Revenge is an adventure worth going on! Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-371 This is yet another exciting episode of everybody's favorite freelance policethings. Sam & Max return in the darkest, angriest episode yet! Even if it's not as strong as last month's outing, They Stole Max's Brain is well worth your time. Uh oh ... I may have said too much! Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-375 Castlevania: Harmony of Despair is a multiplayer game first and a single-player game second. This is a daring twist on a tried and true franchise, one that may split a lot of gamers. The good news is that this experiment mostly works, even if it comes at the expense of a proper single-player mode. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700 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 -0700