November 2006
November 30, 2006 33 Consoles of Christmas
Atari Lynx (1989)
Episode #8 - DAY 8: Forget the Game Boy and forget the Game Gear, 1989 was all about the Atari Lynx. With its powerful 16-bit processor, bright screen and impressive architecture, the Lynx seemed to have it all. ...
November 29, 2006 33 Consoles of Christmas
Nintendo Super NES (1991)
Episode #7 - DAY 7: We're exactly one week into our 33 day Christmas special and today we have our first major fight. Although Cyril and Chad have disagreed in the past, they have yet to disagree as much as they ...
November 28, 2006 33 Consoles of Christmas
Sega Game Gear (1990)
Episode #6 - DAY 6: Yesterday we reviewed Nintendo's first portable game system (if you don't count the Game & Watch), today we're looking at the Sega Game Gear. With its huge screen and colorful graphics you wou...
November 27, 2006 DGC On Demand
After Thoughts: The Legend of Zelda
Episode #7 - DGC On Demand (Ep. 7) - It's time once again for another episode of After Thoughts, our look at the crazy (and often stupid) videos from all of those other video game websites. Last week we looked at...
November 27, 2006 33 Consoles of Christmas
Nintendo Game Boy (1989)
Episode #5 - DAY 5: If you've been following our daily episodes of the 33 Consoles of Christmas then you know that we're stuck in the middle of the 16-bit era. But wait, before we leave the 1980s we need to take ...
November 26, 2006 33 Consoles of Christmas
Sega Genesis (1989)
Episode #4 - DAY 4: We're halfway through our first week of the 33 Console of Christmas and we're also halfway through the 16-bit era. Man, how fast time flies when you're having fun. The good news is that we ar...
November 26, 2006 Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Episode #36 - It's the last weekend of November and all three of the next generation consoles are FINALLY out on the market. So what does that mean for you? It means that it's a perfect time to talk about a ...
November 25, 2006 33 Consoles of Christmas
NEC TurboGrafx-16 (1989)
Episode #3 - DAY 3: We're only three days into our 33 day Christmas extravaganza; hopefully you aren't too bored already. Today we move past those boring 8-bit consoles and into a world full of vibrant colors and...
November 24, 2006 33 Consoles of Christmas
Sega Master System (1986)
Episode #2 - DAY 2: It's the second day of our very special 33 Consoles of Christmas and that can only mean one thing, it's time for another console review. We hit up the Nintendo Entertainment System yesterday, ...
November 23, 2006 33 Consoles of Christmas
Nintendo Entertainment System (1985)
Episode #1 - DAY 1: In the first day of the 33 Consoles of Christmas Cyril and Chad take a look at the Nintendo Entertainment System. Do they like the design of Nintendo's 8-bitter, or do they think it's big and ...
November 20, 2006 DGC On Demand
After Thoughts: Dino Crisis
Episode #6 - DGC On Demand (Ep 6) - What has Jake gotten himself into this time? All he wanted was a vacation and now he's on an island surrounded by blood thirsty dinosaurs. But that's After Thoughts, your...
November 17, 2006 Bonus Levels
Has Nintendo Learned The Lessons of the N64?
Episode #60 - With only days to go before the launch of the Nintendo Wii, we figured that it was about time to ask a very controversial question: Has Nintendo Learned the Lessons of the N64? Are they destined...
November 13, 2006 The Cover Critic
Learn to Read with The Cover Critic
Episode #61 - The Cover Critic (Ep. 61) - 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 strange adaptation of Beauty ...
November 12, 2006 Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Episode #35 - Is it the weekend already? Where does the time go? I guess instead of asking rhetorical questions I should tell you all about our exciting weekend line-up, which includes four brand new re...
November 10, 2006 On Running Feuds
A Wii Too Many Licensed Games
Episode #119 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 119) - With only days to go before the release of Nintendo and Sony's new consoles we felt it was about time to take a look at the launch line-up. But as we started digging thro...
November 08, 2006 Pop-Up Video Game
More Stupid Animal Facts from Madagascar
Episode #50 - Pop-Up Video Games (Ep. 50) - You just spent all day watching the election on CNN and now you're off to buy Gears of War. We know you live a busy life, so today we offer you a short article that you ...
November 06, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Sears Video Game Center - Advertisement Review
Episode #121 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the
Sears Video Game Center
print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game adve...
November 06, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Empire Deluxe on PC - Advertisement Review
Episode #122 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the
Empire Deluxe (PC)
print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game advertise...
November 06, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Gamate Handheld Console - Advertisement Review
Episode #123 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the
Gamate Handheld Console
print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game adve...
November 06, 2006 Bad Advertisement
Wild Wheels on PC - Advertisement Review
Episode #124 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the
Wild Wheels (PC)
promotion print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game a...
November 06, 2006 Commercial Break
Let Them Eat Bad Advertising
Episode #31 - Commercial Break (Ep. 31) - Seeing as the 2006 midterm elections happen tomorrow we were tempted to celebrate with a political-themed episode of Commercial Break. But instead we decided to take a loo...
November 05, 2006 Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Episode #34 - It's the weekend before the mid-term elections; unfortunately we don't have anything that makes for a good tie-in. We have reviews, but they have nothing to do with taking back the Congress or nasty ...
November 03, 2006 On Running Feuds
Street Fighter's Forgotten Birthday
Episode #118 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 118) - Don't you hate it when everybody forgets your birthday? Well, just imagine how Street Fighter feels. Here's one of the most important game franchises of all time an...
November 01, 2006 Hardcore Gamer Magazine
Hardcore Gamer Magazine #16: Destroy All Humans
Episode #16 - 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...
November 01, 2006 Recapped!!!
Defunct Games RECAPPED!! October 2006 Edition
Episode #16 - You just got done experimenting with boys in Bully, adopting an African baby against his will, and dancing to K-Fed's newest album. It sounds like you just barely survived another month of 2006! Who...