Episode #20 - Defunct Games is taking a look back at what we learned in January 2021, including major video game announcements, unexpected news, fun modding trends and more. What we learned in this episode includes...

Part beat 'em up, platformer and Pikmin, Teratopia is a messy mix of genres that doesn't quite come together in the end. While the boss characters are full of personality, that doesn't make up for the...

By combining the best elements from Contra and Metroid, Turrican won over an entire generation of run 'n gun fans in the 1990s. Now it's back, thanks to Turrican Flashback, an exciting new compilation...

Nearly five-years after it hit PC and Wii U, Tadpole Treble is making its long-awaited debut on the Switch. An already delightful adventure is made even better with the addition of extra unlockables a...

The one-joke approach may work for a buzz-worthy trailer, but not when it comes to a full-length game. While Drunken Fist has a silly premise that's certainly fun for a few minutes, there's nothing to...

This is 2021's first big gaming surprise. Shot in the Dark is an inventive new action game that expertly mashes together genres, all while painting a gorgeous pixel world filled with darkness and para...

One of two 2020 collections honoring the venerable shoot 'em up franchise, Space Invaders Forever collects three recent installments into one neat and tidy package on Switch and PlayStation 4. The com...

Ord is a game that deconstructs the classic text adventure one word at a time. This collection of five short stories may look simple, but they are epic journeys that take us to different dimensions, l...

S.U.M.: Slay Uncool Monsters is a throwback adventure game that mixes math with role-playing elements. If what you're looking for is a fun and unique way to help kids improve their skills at adding, s...

Episode #49 - After three years and 40 episodes, Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best & Worst Reviewed Games has officially come to an end. We've covered every year between the magazine's inception in 1989 and their ev...