March 2011

March 31, 2011 Level 1

Shadow of the Ninja (Level 1)

Episode #16 - Level 1 (Ep. 16) - Today we celebrate our final update before the big Defunct Games 10th anniversary! In this exciting episode of Level 1 we're taking a look at one of my favorite 8-bit ninja games, ...
March 29, 2011 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - March 29, 2011

Episode #160 - If it's Tuesday then it must be This Week in Defunct Games! This week we give a lot of attention to SquareSoft's Legend of Mana. This misunderstood gem may not be as good as Secret of Mana, but it h...
March 28, 2011 The Cover Critic

The Cover Critic, 3DS and the Headache

Episode #76 - The Cover Critic (Ep. 76) - It's been a full year since we checked in with The Cover Critic, but I hear he has an opinion or two about the recent launch of the Nintendo 3DS. Will he be impressed with...
March 24, 2011 Level 1

Super Mario Land (Level 1)

Episode #15 - Level 1 (Ep. 15) - In just a few days the Nintendo 3DS makes its grand debut. Although we're excited, it's really the old school Virtual Console games that pique our interest! Sadly that won't hit 3...
March 23, 2011 Defunct Games Vs.

Defunct Games vs. Sony PSP Launch

Episode #8 - Six years ago Sony decided to go head to head with Nintendo for the handheld market. To help celebrate the PSP's birthday, Defunct Games is offering a look back at all 17 launch titles. Were these g...
March 22, 2011 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - March 22, 2011

Episode #159 - If it's Tuesday it's This Week in Defunct Games. This week we review yet another PlayStation-era adventure game from Square. But first we look at Natsume Championship Wrestling, a traditional 16-bit...
March 21, 2011 On Running Feuds

The Square Enix Rehabilitation Tour

Episode #177 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 177) - After a year of huge disappointments, you might think that Square Enix would take a few months off. But that's not about to happen! We're three months into 2011 and witn...
March 17, 2011 Level 1

Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (Level 1)

Episode #14 - Level 1 (Ep. 14) - Level 1 is back for a brand new season! This week we take a look at Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, a rare famicom game you probably haven't played. It may be 8-bit, but I sugges...
March 15, 2011 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - March 15, 2011

Episode #158 - If it's Tuesday then it's This Week in Defunct Games! This week we take a look at two of Square's best RPGs (Vagrant Story and Xenogears), a Bomberman action game and Ridge Racer Type 4. Never mind ...
March 14, 2011 Bad Advertisement

Power Rangers Zeo Full Tilt Pinball - Advertisement Review

Episode #209 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Power Rangers Zeo Full Tilt Battle Pinball print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of th...
March 14, 2011 Bad Advertisement

Open Ice: 2 on 2 Challenge - Advertisement Review

Episode #210 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Open Ice: 2 on 2 Challenge print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game a...
March 14, 2011 Bad Advertisement

Tombstone Pizza: Score a Killer Job - Advertisement Review

Episode #211 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Tombstone Pizza: Score a Killer Job print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this class...
March 14, 2011 Bad Advertisement

Teen FX: WOW! - Advertisement Review

Episode #212 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the Teen FX: WOW! print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game advertisement ...
March 14, 2011 Commercial Break

America's Next Great Bad Advertisement

Episode #53 - Commercial Break (Ep. 53) - The Commercial Break returns for another season with America's Next Great Bad Advertisement! This episode is so over-the-top amazing that the only word that can describe i...