December 2010

December 25, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Final Fight/Street Fighter II: "Oh My Car!"

Episode #31 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 31) - It's the final day of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas. After a month of daily updates, we've finally made it to the end of our holiday celebration. Today we ...
December 24, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Spelunker HD

Fans of the original Spelunker may get a kick out of the new graphics, but the punishing difficulty keeps this remake from being much fun. Even with multiplayer gameplay, the trial and error level de...
December 24, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Sonic CD: Open World Chaos

Episode #30 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 30) - It's day 30 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're looking at So...
December 23, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Split/Second

Split/Second doesn't suffer from a lack of great ideas and explosive action. Between cars blowing up and bridges falling down, there's something exciting happening around every turn. Unfortunately t...
December 23, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Crash Bandicoot: Side-Scrolling Platformer

Episode #29 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 29) - It's day 29 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we go 2D with one o...
December 22, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

It may not have a number after its name, but Brotherhood is the sequel Assassin's Creed fans have been waiting for. With new gameplay mechanics, improved combat, exciting new online multiplayer optio...
December 22, 2010 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Dec. 22, 2010

Episode #154 - It's time for the most epic episode of This Week in Defunct Games EVER!! Just in time for Christmas we have the most epic episode of This Week in Defunct Games of ALL TIME. Forget the weeks where we...
December 22, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Fatal Fury: Arm Wrestling Match

Episode #28 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 28) - It's day 28 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're getting in a ...
December 21, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Sly Collection

Sly Cooper may not be as popular as Jak and Ratchet, but his PlayStation 3 trilogy is the perfect candidate for an HD makeover. The Sly Collection packages three of Sony's very best 3D platformers in...
December 21, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Bubsy the Bobcat: Outer Space Water Slides

Episode #27 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 27) - It's day 27 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're getting our pa...
December 20, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Namco Museum Megamix

If you already own Namco Museum Remix, then don't even think about buying this mediocre "update". Missed that 2007 compilation? Well, you should probably still avoid this lazily assembled mix o...
December 20, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Battletoads in Battlemaniacs: Slippery Puck Ride

Episode #26 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 26) - It's day 26 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're slipping and ...
December 19, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Legend of the Mystical Ninja: Gradius (Level 1)

Episode #25 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 25) - It's day 25 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're checking in w...
December 18, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Final Fight: The Glass Factory

Episode #24 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 24) - It's day 24 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're looking at on...
December 17, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Chaos Globe

Episode #23 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 23) - It's day 23 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're checking in w...
December 16, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Smash TV: Pleasure Dome

Episode #22 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 22) - It's day 22 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we collect BIG MONE...
December 15, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Super Street Fighter II: Brick Pile

Episode #21 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 21) - It's day 21 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're checking in w...
December 14, 2010 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Dec. 14, 2010

Episode #153 - If it's Tuesday it's This Week in Defunct Games. Last week we reviewed a whopping four games. Unfortunately this week we're down to just one, but it's a doozy. Join us as we grill alien sea life in...
December 14, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Earthworm Jim: "I'm a Rocket Man"

Episode #20 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 20) - It's day 20 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're looking at Ea...
December 13, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Cool Spot: The 7up Can of Doom

Episode #19 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 19) - It's day 19 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're going to talk...
December 12, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Bonk's Adventure: Bonk vs. the Volcano

Episode #18 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 18) - It's day 18 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're taking a look...
December 11, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Golden Axe: Gnome Attack

Episode #17 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 17) - It's day 17 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're taking a quic...
December 10, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Superstar V8 Racing

Superstars V8 Racing is as tame as they come. With no campaign mode (or anything resembling a single-player experience), gamers are left with this disappointing budget title. The racing is fine and ...
December 10, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Chaos Emerald Tunnel

Episode #16 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 16) - It's day 16 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're looking at th...
December 09, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: The UnderGarden

The UnderGarden can't quite decide what it wants to be. Is it a simple puzzle game in the vein of Ecco the Dolphin, or is it a Zen experience? Had the developers focused on one or the other thi...
December 09, 2010 On Running Feuds

Take a Stand Against Mario's Anniversary

Episode #175 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 175) - I love Super Mario Bros. I especially love old school 2D Super Mario Bros. So why am I so upset about Super Mario All-Stars: Limited Edition? Because this is the l...
December 09, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Street Fighter II: Barrel Drop

Episode #15 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 15) - It's day 15 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're taking a look...
December 08, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Super Mario Bros. 3: Memory Card Game

Episode #14 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 13) - It's day 14 of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we concentrate on o...
December 08, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Shaun White Skateboarding

If nothing else, Shaun White Skateboarding is interesting. It's full of crazy ideas that no other skateboarding franchise has attempted. I'm talking about magical powers and air skating. Unfortunat...
December 07, 2010 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - Dec. 7, 2010

Episode #152 - If it's Tuesday it's This Week in Defunct Games. For the past 150 episodes you have looked to this weekly show for reviews of Virtual Console games. At long last we've decided to introduce a new fea...
December 07, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Paperboy: Stunt/Training Course

Episode #13 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 13) - It's day thirteen of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're riding ...
December 07, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team

If all you're looking for is a huge head count and exciting two-on-two action, then Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team is the game for you. Unfortunately I require more depth and substance to my fight...
December 06, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Shinobi: Ninja Shooting Gallery

Episode #12 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 12) - It's day twelve of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we jump out of ...
December 06, 2010 Reviews au Courant

Review: Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

Undead Nightmare is a great reminder of why we fell in love with Red Dead Redemption in the first place. The added zombies may seem silly, but there's a solid story that successfully walks the line b...
December 05, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Disney's Aladdin: Abu in Agrabah

Episode #11 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 11) - It's day eleven of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're taking a ...
December 04, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Balloon Fight: Balloon Joust

Episode #10 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 10) - It's day ten of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're looking at B...
December 03, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Street Fighter: Wooden Boards of Fury

Episode #9 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 9) - It's day nine of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're looking at t...
December 02, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

BioShock: Hacking Game

Episode #8 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 8) - It's day eight of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're taking a lo...
December 01, 2010 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas

Final Fantasy VII: Snowboarding Race

Episode #7 - 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas (Day 7) - It's day seven of the 31 Bonus Levels of Christmas, our daily feature that looks at some of the most memorable bonus stages of all time. Today we're taking a lo...