January 2019
January 28, 2019 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Mickey Mouse's Illusion Series (Sega)
Episode #44 - This is the week of Kingdom Hearts III, the long-awaited sequel that brings Disney's most popular cartoons face-to-face with Final Fantasy. With Mickey Mouse once again headlining games, I wanted to t...
January 25, 2019 Know the Game
Shoot 'Em Up or Heavy Metal Band?
Episode #2 - Defunct Games presents Know the Game, a new series where we attempt to learn more about Lorne Riseley by asking him inane questions about old school video games. In this episode, Cyril wants to know i...
January 21, 2019 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Prince of Persia (Sega CD)
Episode #43 - Like the sands of time, I want you to forget about the last three decades of Prince of Persia sequels, spin-offs and reboots. Let go of The Fallen King, The Forgotten Sands and, most importantly, Jake...
January 18, 2019 Know the Game
Metal Gear Character or Sex Position?
Episode #1 - Defunct Games presents Know the Game, a new series where we attempt to learn more about Lorne Riseley by asking him inane questions about old school video games. In this debut episode, Cyril wants to ...
January 15, 2019 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis)
Episode #42 - After spending 2018 writing reviews and recreating Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best & Worst Award ceremonies, I did something I haven't done in a long time -- I took a vacation. I spent nearly a full ...
January 07, 2019 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Kabuki - Quantum Fighter (NES)
Episode #41 - Kabuki: Quantum Fighter is a game that should have been huge. It had intense action, inventive level designs, a cinematic story and a premise that is a lot deeper than you might expect. It was also a ...