October 2006
October 29, 2006 Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Episode #33 - It's been one crazy weekend around the Defunct Games office and we have reviews to prove it. Since we only had two reviews last weekend we figured we would make up for that this time around with six ...
October 27, 2006 DGC On Demand
Gears of War Enlists Donnie Darko
Episode #5 - DGC On Demand (Ep. 5) - This week Microsoft released the newest trailer for Gears of War. But instead of using traditional game music and sound effects, the advert opted for a song from Donnie Darko....
October 25, 2006 Bad Advertisement
North & South on NES - Advertisement Review
Episode #117 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the North & South (NES) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game advertiseme...
October 25, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Crime Wave on PC - Advertisement Review
Episode #118 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Crime Wave (PC) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game advertisement w...
October 25, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Puzznic on NES - Advertisement Review
Episode #119 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Puzznic (NES) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game advertisement whe...
October 25, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Phantom Fighter on NES - Advertisement Review
Episode #120 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Phantom Fighter (NES) promotion print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game...
October 25, 2006 Commercial Break
The Many Loves of Bad Advertising
Episode #30 - Commercial Break (Ep. 30) - It's time for another scary episode of Commercial Break, the show that brings you four of the worst video game advertisements we could find. This week we take a look at Bi...
October 23, 2006 DGC On Demand
After Thoughts: Silent Hill
Episode #4 - DGC On Demand (Ep. 4) - We're back with another episode of After Thoughts, our newest show that makes fun of all the video content we find on other people's websites. We have a packed show for you, f...
October 21, 2006 Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Episode #32 - It was a sick down around the Defunct Games office, so we were only able to post two reviews this weekend. But don't worry, next weekend we will be back with six reviews! But let's not forget that w...
October 20, 2006 Radio Free Gaming
The Roundtable - Vol. 1
Episode #6 - Radio Free Gaming (Ep. 6) - Ever wonder what it would be like if you could hear your friends at Defunct Games debate the most recent news, recap the biggest articles and discuss the most recent review...
October 18, 2006 On Running Feuds
A Hostile Place for Cheaters
Episode #117 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 117) - The Xbox 360 can do a lot of amazing things, including playing amazing looking games, downloading cool demos and keeping you in contact with your friends. But there's one...
October 16, 2006 Pop-Up Video Game
Limited Facts about Test Drive Unlimited
Episode #49 - Pop-Up Video Games (Ep. 49) - Who says you can't learn important facts from video games? Defunct Games is here to disprove that silly notion with another episode of Pop-Up Video Games! In this ...
October 15, 2006 Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Episode #31 - Another weekend is upon us and that can only mean one thing - it's time for another group of video game reviews! We have a strong weekend in store for you, including four reviews for the TurboDuo! S...
October 13, 2006 I've Got Your Number
Is Eight Years Too Much Time?
Episode #8 - I've Got Your Number (Ep. 8) - We're up to EIGHT and that can only mean one thing. No, it doesn't mean we're going to devote a whole show to 8-bit games, although, now that you mention it that's a pr...
October 11, 2006 The Cover Critic
The Cover Critic's Religious Awakening
Episode #60 - The Cover Critic (Ep. 60) - This is The Cover Critic, your guide to what's good and bad in the world of video game boxes. In this episode of The Cover Critic we look at a bunch of religious games for ...
October 09, 2006 Bad Advertisement
ESPN Video Game - Advertisement Review
Episode #113 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the ESPN Video Game print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game advertisement w...
October 09, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Atomic Punk on Game Boy - Advertisement Review
Episode #114 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Atomic Punk (Game Boy) print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game advertis...
October 09, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Sega Genesis Seal of Approval - Advertisement Review
Episode #115 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Sega Genesis Seal of Approval print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game a...
October 09, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Palamedes on Game Boy - Advertisement Review
Episode #116 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Palamedes (Game Boy) promotion print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game ...
October 09, 2006 Commercial Break
Daisy Does Bad Advertising
Episode #29 - Commercial Break (Ep. 29) - It's been nearly a month since we've checked in with Commercial Break and boy do we have a good episode for you. We've collected four of the most confusing commercials we ...
October 08, 2006 Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Episode #30 - It's yet another weekend full of game reviews. But this weekend marks a special occasion, something that I feel like sharing with all of the Defunct Games viewers. This weekend we celebrate Chad's 1...
October 06, 2006 Freeze Frame
Buying Insurance from Katamari Damacy
Episode #64 - The Freeze Frame (Ep. 64) - These days it's not uncommon to see major companies using video games to hawk their wares. But not every company likes to credit the video game influence; sometimes they t...
October 04, 2006 On Running Feuds
When the Gangs of London Keep it Clean
Episode #116 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 116) - Defunct Games has a problem with Sony's newest PSP game, Gangs of London. While it's easy to complain about the bad game play and terrible structure of the game, our comp...
October 02, 2006 Recapped!!!
Defunct Games RECAPPED!! Sept. 2006 Edition
Episode #15 - You just spent the last two weeks catching up on all of the new fall TV shows, you urinated on your own red carpet, and after hours of standing in line you were able to get your hands on a Tickle Me E...
October 01, 2006 Hardcore Gamer Magazine
Hardcore Gamer Magazine #15: Disgaea 2
Episode #15 - Defunct Games is proud to present a brand new issue of Hardcore Gamer Magazine, available now for download. This full-color issue comes with news, reviews, previews and a look at international games y...