Site News Updates Latest updates from defunctgames.com http://www.defunctgames.com en-us PHP/5.2.5 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=reads-29 Cyril Reads Blaster Master (Ep. 3) - After five chapters, it's officially time to get some answers. In this very special episode of Cyril Reads Blaster Master we learn why Eve is here on earth and who all of these bad guys are. We also learn who that jump suit belonged to before Jason. But be warned, this is a slow and plodding episode. Find out all of this information and more when you listen to Cyril Reads Blaster Master! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-288 Even with its lack of replay and inconsistent graphics, Prototype is still a worthwhile investment for anybody who wants to be the superhero. There's a lot of variety to your attacks and a great sense of pacing, especially when it comes to the first half of the game. At the end of the day it's a violent action game that should please just about anybody that likes this style of open-world gameplay. Prototype is an amazing superhero game, even if you aren't the hero of this story. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=history-13 A Brief History of Gaming (Ep. 13) - Did you know that at one time Jeopardy was a man vs. woman game? Or what about the fact that Alex Trebek used to judge you on your spelling? These are just two of the outlandish rules set up in the video game ports of America's number one trivia game show. Find out what other things you didn't know about Merv Griffin's hit show when you read about the Things You Don't Know About Jeopardy! Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=commercialbreak-47 Commercial Break (Ep. 47) - Children surfing in space? Blockbuster talking about being responsible? Speed freaks asking for your games? It must be another episode of Commercial Break, the show that isn't afraid to show you the very worst in video game advertising. It's an episode that takes on six-button controls, trade in dealerships and how anybody can play NARC sober. Join us as we ask these burning questions in I'm Bad Advertising ... Get Me Out of Here! Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=twidg-113 It's time once again for This Week in Defunct Games, the show that looks at this week's best and worst retro releases. We have a solid line-up for you today, including the arcade release of Space Harrier, the first season of Sam & Max and shuffle the deck with Magic: The Gathering. And best of all, we finally offer haikus for two of Nintendo's biggest hitters - Mario Calculator and Mario Clock! All this and more is waiting for you in This Week in Defunct Games! Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=reads-28 Cyril Reads Blaster Master (Ep. 2) - It's Wednesday and that can only mean one thing, it's time once again for another exciting episode of Cyril Reads Blaster Master. In this exciting episode Jason meets the mysterious gun-toting warrior, fights a couple of evil robots and ... gets caught up in lava? Oh Blaster Master, you don't disappoint. Find out what's going on when you listen to the next two chapters of Cyril Reads Blaster Master! Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 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 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=feuds-163 On Running Feuds (Ep. 163) - Everybody can agree, Namco Bandai knows how to make a great fighting game. Unfortunately not everybody is on the same page when it comes to spelling those games. Is it Soul Calibur? Soulcalibur? SoulCalibur? Can't we get all get along? Find out in this very special Feud just how confusing this whole predicament is! Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=scrapbook-49 With all the excitement surrounding the upcoming release of The Beatles: Rock Band, you would think that nobody could compete. But that's where you would be wrong. Check out Defunct Games' exclusive preview of E3's most surprising announcement, The Rutles: Rock Revolution. Is the second time a charm, or Konami about to "Let It Rot"? Find out now when you read our hands-on preview of The Rutles: Rock Revolution! Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-287 Fans of Wallace & Gromit have no excuse not to pick up this wonderful adventure game from Telltale Games. Fright of the Bumblebees is full of memorable characters, challenging puzzles and enough good-natured jokes to keep you busy until episode two comes out. Even with its few flaws, this Wallace & Gromit adventure is still worth playing through! Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=twidg-112 It's the second Thursday in June and that can only mean one thing, it's time for another dose of This Week in Defunct Games! This is the only weekly show with the balls to look at the best and worst in retro releases. This week we have everything from a Final Fantasy IV sequel to Altered Beast to Boulder Dash. Best of all, we have twice the reviews, limmericks and haikus because we were off last week! Join us for a giant pile of This Week in Defunct Games that you simply can't live without! Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=reads-27 Cyril Reads Blaster Master (Ep. 1) - You've battled giant squids in Bionic Commando and have been shot by a thirteen year old girl in Ninja Gaiden. You've saved your dad and Super Joe. You've salted pizzas and traveled halfway around the world with no change of clothing. So now that you've done all this, what else is there left to do? May we suggest you check out Defunct Games' newest weekly podcast, Cyril Reads Blaster Master! Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-286 Puzzle Quest Galactrix sounds like a dream come true. I love the epic space battles, cool technology and, most importantly, the first game. So why is it that I can't get into this pseudo-sequel? This is a good second attempt, but I liked the first game better. Find out what Cyril thinks when you read his full review of Puzzle Quest Galactrix for the Xbox Live Arcade! Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 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 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=theysaidwhat-31 They Said WHAT?!? (Ep. 31) - Now that E3 is over and done, we thought it would be fun to rewind all of the excitement of the week and point out five of the craziest quotes we heard while covering this gigantic event. Join Defunct Games has we debunk one announcement after another, including the edginess of Metroid, the exclusivity of Metal Gear Solid and the claim that Nintendo is responsible for Project Natal! Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-285 Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is a stunning accomplishment. Not only because it's one of the few console ports to get the Diablo-style formula right, but also because of its size and scope. You may not care much for the story and will probably find a few technical problems along the way, but that shouldn't deter you from having a great time with one of the best adventure games for the Xbox 360! Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=poetry-4 E3 DAY 4: UPDATE (10:45 PM) - Join Defunct Games as we cover E3 like you've never seen it covered before. This is Def Gam E3 '09 Poetry Jam, a constantly updated stream of haikus and thoughts taken directly from this year's massive Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California. After successfully covering Microsoft's press conference, it's time to get up early and move on to Nintendo and Sony. What will they offer? Find out today as we cover this year's E3! Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=poetry-3 E3 DAY 3: UPDATE (11:50 PM) - Join Defunct Games as we cover E3 like you've never seen it covered before. This is Def Gam E3 '09 Poetry Jam, a constantly updated stream of haikus and thoughts taken directly from this year's massive Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California. After successfully covering Microsoft's press conference, it's time to get up early and move on to Nintendo and Sony. What will they offer? Find out today as we cover this year's E3! Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=courant-284 Don't be pessimistic after the disastrous Guitar Hero On Tour games, Rock Band Unplugged is another fine example in a very young franchise. It looks like the real Rock Band but plays like Amplitude, the perfect combination as far as I'm concerned. Don't let the duplicate songs fool you; Rock Band Unplugged is one of the best music games ever made for a portable game system! Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=poetry-2 E3 DAY 2: UPDATE (9:15 PM) - Join Defunct Games as we cover E3 like you've never seen it covered before. This is Def Gam E3 '09 Poetry Jam, a constantly updated stream of haikus and thoughts taken directly from this year's massive Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California. After successfully covering Microsoft's press conference, it's time to get up early and move on to Nintendo and Sony. What will they offer? Find out today as we cover this year's E3! Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700