November 2012

November 30, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - Nintendo's Tetris (Game Boy)

Episode #9 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 9) - We're back with day nine of the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Today we're taking a look at one of the oldest theme songs of all time. By my count, this song is m...
November 30, 2012 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Nov. 30, 2012

Episode #210 - If it's Friday, it's This Week in Defunct Games! It's a slow week on the Virtual Console. This week's only new game is the questionable port of Pac-Man for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Is this...
November 29, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - Shadowgate (NES)

Episode #8 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 8) - We're back with day eight of the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Today we're pointing and clicking our way through the labyrinthine world of Shadowgate. Don't worr...
November 29, 2012 Nintendo Power Uncovered

Nintendo Power #16: September/October 1990 - Maniac Mansion

Episode #16 - Nintendo Power Uncovered (Ep. 16) - You think Nintendo Power only puts the biggest games on the cover? Think again, because here comes Nintendo Power. This cover features some of the best chara...
November 28, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - Metal Gear Solid 2 (PlayStation 2)

Episode #7 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 7) - We're back with day seven of the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Today we're gathering up Sonic Snake, Raiden, Vamp and the rest of the gang for the Metal Gear Soli...
November 27, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - Sonic CD (Sega CD)

Episode #6 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 6) - We're back with day six of the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Today we're running as fast as we can in Sonic CD for the Sega CD. Not only does this theme song hav...
November 27, 2012 Nintendo Power Uncovered

Nintendo Power Strategy Guide #2: Ninja Gaiden II

Episode #15 - Nintendo Power Uncovered (Ep. 15) - Nintendo Power is back with their second official strategy guide. This time around it's for Ninja Gaiden II, the must-own action game from Tecmo. What is Ryu Haya...
November 26, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (NES)

Episode #5 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 5) - We're back with day five of the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Today we're resurrecting vampires in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. Regardless of what you think of...
November 26, 2012 Freeze Frame

What Dishonored Stole from Shadowrun

Episode #89 - The Freeze Frame (Ep. 89) - There's something a little familiar about the Dishonored box art. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I know I've seen it before. This is going to drive me crazy, why ...
November 25, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - Jungle Strike (Genesis)

Episode #4 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 4) - We're back with day four of the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Today we're leaving the desert for the confines of the jungle. That's right, it's time to shoot dow...
November 24, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - Cruis'n USA (Arcade)

Episode #3 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 3) - We're back with day three of the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Today we're taking a look at Cruis'n USA, the early showpiece for the Nintendo 64. This awful race...
November 23, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - The Legend of Zelda (NES)

Episode #2 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 2) - We're back with day two of the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas! Today we're looking at one of the most influential games of all time -- The Legend of Zelda. We all ...
November 23, 2012 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Nov. 23, 2012

Episode #209 - If it's Friday it's This Week in Defunct Games! It's a battle of rare versus misunderstood in this week's episode of This Week in Defunct Games! Up first it's Ninja Master's, the rare (and poorly pu...
November 22, 2012 34 Theme Songs of Christmas

Theme - Street Fighter II (Arcade)

Episode #1 - 34 Theme Songs of Christmas (Day 1) - At long last, Defunct Games is proud to present the 34 Theme Songs of Christmas. For the next 34 days, our music critics will tear apart some of the most popular...
November 21, 2012 Bonus Levels

Introducing: The 34 Theme Songs of Christmas!

Episode #110 - For millions of Americans, tomorrow is a day to celebrate family and be thankful for what you have in life. Of course, long time readers of Defunct Games already know that Thanksgiving is about more t...
November 15, 2012 Nintendo Power Uncovered

Nintendo Power #14: July/August 1990 - Rescue Rangers

Episode #14 - Nintendo Power Uncovered (Ep. 14) - Seeing the success of Duck Tales, Capcom and Nintendo Power are back to bring you Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers! This design may house some of Disney's most popular ...
November 13, 2012 Nintendo Power Uncovered

Nintendo Power Strategy Guide #1 - Super Mario 3

Episode #13 - Nintendo Power Uncovered (Ep. 13) - We're only four issues into the 1990s and already there have been two Super Mario Bros. covers. This is the first Nintendo Power Strategy Guide and the birth of th...
November 09, 2012 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Nov. 9, 2012

Episode #208 - If it's Friday it's This Week in Defunct Games! This week we're taking a look at Sengoku 2, the oft-forgotten 2D brawler for the Neo Geo. Even though SNK decided not to upload the 1991 original to t...
November 08, 2012 Nintendo Power Uncovered

Nintendo Power #12: May/June 1990 - Super C

Episode #12 - Nintendo Power Uncovered (Ep. 12) - Quick: When you think about Super C, what is the first thing that pops into your head? Maybe it's the non-stop action or the full scale assault by alien soldi...
November 06, 2012 Nintendo Power Uncovered

Nintendo Power #11: March/April 1990 - Super Mario 3

Episode #11 - Nintendo Power Uncovered (Ep. 11) - Super Mario makes his long-awaited return to the cover of Nintendo Power! For the second time in 11 issues, we get a well-crafted model replica of video gaming's m...
November 05, 2012 DGC On Demand

Ninja Gaiden: The Mini Series (Trailer #1)

Episode #25 - After months of behind-the-scenes work, I'm proud to introduce an exciting new feature that will debut in 2013. This is Ninja Gaiden: The Mini Series, an episodic video series that will retell the st...