Episode #9 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 9) - On our ninth day of the 34 Cliches of Christmas we go searching for that one weak spot. That's right, today we're taking a look at the biggest boss cliche around, th...

Episode #37 - After a week away, Defunct Games returns with a massive episode of This Week in Defunct Games! Not only are we looking at this week's games, but we also decide to cram in the three games that came ou...

Episode #8 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 8) - On our eighth day of the 34 Cliches of Christmas we go searching around for Hidden Key Cards. You would think that it would be in some dude's pocket or maybe in a de...

Episode #7 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 7) - On our seventh day of the 34 Cliches of Christmas we go back in time to fight World War II. While this is more of a sub-genre than a cliche, we feel that the World W...

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground may not look like much, but this is easily the best version of the game I've played this year. With two completely different story modes (as well as fun online multiplayer)...

Episode #6 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 6) - On the sixth day of the 34 Cliches of Christmas we take a look at those enormous breasts. I mean, damn, did you see the size of those things? And did you see w...

If you feel that the PSP is a weird place for the popular PC franchise, SWAT, then you aren't alone. This is a messy game full of small graphics, a boring story and repetitive action. I'm sure there...

Episode #5 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 5) - On the fifth day of the 34 Cliches of Christmas we push a few crates so that we can reach a higher ledge. If you've played an adventure game then chances are you've ...

Episode #4 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 4) - On the fourth day of the 34 Cliches of Christmas we warn you against eating food right out of the garbage can. I'm serious; you don't want to do it. But just becaus...

Episode #3 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 3) - On day three of the 34 Cliches of Christmas we take a look at one of the most common cliches of all time: the one man army. This is the type of game where it's you a...

Episode #2 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 2) - It's day two of our very special Holiday article, The 34 Cliches of Christmas. On day two we take a look at those pesky little quick time events that pop up from tim...

Episode #1 - 34 Cliches of Christmas (Day 1) - In our very first day of the 34 Cliches of Christmas Defunct Games looks at one of the worst offenders in the fighting genre. If you've played Street Fighter II then...

D3 is just surprising us left and right this year. Dead Head Fred is a solid adventure game full of great voice acting, an intriguing mystery and a world you won't want to leave. Don't let this vide...

Friend or Foe may be different from the Xbox 360 version, but in some ways it's no better or worse. While I still like the strong voice acting and the large cast of characters, part of me wishes that...

Episode #76 - This week Microsoft is celebrating the fifth year of their popular Xbox Live service. To help ring in this important anniversary, Defunct Games is proud to offer you this important guide. If you've p...

Episode #36 - With only a few more days to go until Thanksgiving it's easy to forget about our regular features. But don't worry, because Defunct Games is back with another look at the best and worst of this week'...

While it may not have the longest single-player campaign around, what Call of Duty 4 lacks in quantity it more than makes up for in quality. Infinity Ward's newest first-person shooter is easily one ...

Episode #137 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 137) - Today marks a very important milestone for Microsoft and their Xbox 360 platform. Today Microsoft has decided to upload their 100th Xbox Live Arcade game, which is reason...

If it looks like Wario Ware and plays like Wario Ware, then chances are it's Wario Ware. But it's not; instead it's Hot Pixel, a game that is desperately trying to be Wario Ware. This bizarre mini-g...

Episode #70 - Freeze Frame (Ep. 70) - Oh Atari, why do I love/hate you so much? While I want to respect the memory of this one-time giant, part of me can't help but acknowledge that your time has come and tha...

Manhunt 2 isn't a very good looking game, it hasn't innovated at all since the first game, and there are no scares to be had in this game. But who cares? The game is full of atmosphere, has a ...

Episode #66 - The Cover Critic (Ep. 66) - Do you hear that sound? That's the sound of The Cover Critic returning to review another batch of terrible box covers! In this episode we take a look at five of the ...

If you're looking for a few hours of non-stop comedy then you would be a fool to pass over Ice Station Santa. This Sam & Max adventure hasn't evolved much from the first season, but it tells an inter...

Episode #35 - By now you know the drill, every Thursday we devote the entire day to looking at the best and worst retro games released on the Virtual Console, Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and GameTap servi...

Episode #74 - Want to play classic games but don't have a ton of money? What if I was to tell you that you could go to a website and play your favorite games for free? That's exactly what you can do wit...

It seems like Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis would be a perfect fit on the Nintendo Wii, but the ugly graphics and bad control make this port extremely difficult to recommend. That's not to say...

Episode #75 - After long last Nintendo has finally given into our demands. A year after the console came out, Nintendo has added the Neo Geo to its list of Virtual Console systems. But what games are worth gettin...

Sega Rally Revo is a solid racing game, assuming what you're looking for is a short and shallow arcade racer experience. The graphics are great and the levels are detailed, but there just isn't enoug...

You didn't read that wrong, the name of this game is Crows: The Battle Action for Sega Saturn. Is it just me or is that name missing a very important word, like, oh I don't know, "Game." Personally ...

In the Hunt is one of those forgotten 2D gems that everybody should play at least once. And guess what? Now is a perfect chance for you to see what all the fuss is about. Some say it's like Me...

Episode #79 - It's another busy weekend around the Defunct Games offices. While we work around the clock to get as many reviews and articles done as humanly possible, we haven't forgotten about this classic games ...

Episode #27 - You just spent all night trying to take off your Halloween makeup, you finally beat Manhunt 2, and all your friends are playing The Orange Box instead of Halo 3. It sounds like you just barely surviv...

Episode #26 - 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...

Episode #34 - I don't know about you, but I'm swamped with new games to play and articles to write. But just because I'm averaging two games a day that doesn't mean I don't have enough time to bring you another so...