April 2008

April 30, 2008 Cyril Reads

Ninja Gaiden (Ch. 9 + 10)

Episode #5 - Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden (Ep. 5) - It may be a new month, but that's not going to stop us from giving you another exciting episode of Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden. In this episode we chase down thieving ...
April 29, 2008 On Running Feuds

The Glass House 'Variety' Lives In

Episode #146 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 146) - If there's one thing I love, it's Grand Theft Auto. But believe it or not, there's actually something better than GTA IV, and that's making fun of the mainstream media. ...
April 25, 2008 Bonus Levels

Choosing the Right Murder Simulator for You

Episode #81 - Whenever there's a school shooting or some random act of violence, the Jack Thompsons of the world come out and talk about these so-called "murder simulators." They rattle on and on about how these g...
April 24, 2008 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - April 24, 2008

Episode #58 - It's the last Thursday in April and that can only mean one thing, it's time to take another look at This Week in Defunct Games, the show where we talk about the best and week in retro gaming this week...
April 23, 2008 Cyril Reads

Ninja Gaiden (Ch. 7 + 8)

Episode #4 - Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden (Ep. 4) - We're a month in to our 13 week Ninja Gaiden book on tape. If you were one of those people disappointed by last week's abbreviated episode, this 25 minute long mons...
April 22, 2008 Freeze Frame

Defunct Games Inspired Everyone

Episode #72 - The Freeze Frame (Ep. 72) - Over the last seven years we've posted a lot of crazy articles about fake games with over-the-top concepts. Most of these games are so crazy that nobody would dare turn th...
April 18, 2008 Worst Game Ever

WORST GAME EVER: Yoshi's Fart + Go (Nintendo 64)

Episode #1 - WORST GAME EVER (Ep. 1) - Hey you ... do you want to win a real crappy prize? You heard me right, now you can win some crappy products from Defunct Games. All I want you to do is come up with a...
April 17, 2008 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - April 17, 2008

Episode #57 - It's time once again for another episode of This Week in Defunct Games, the show that gets to the bottom of the week's top retro releases. This week we take a look at Mega Turrican (Genesis) and Fant...
April 16, 2008 Cyril Reads

Ninja Gaiden (Ch. 5 + 6)

Episode #3 - Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden (Ep. 3) - After surviving two solid episodes of Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden we feel that you're about ready to experience chapters 5 and 6. In this episode we learn what happene...
April 12, 2008 Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Episode #87 - To celebrate our 7th anniversary, Defunct Games is proud to bring back our weekend update, complete with four brand new reviews! That's four different reviews about four different games on four diffe...
April 11, 2008 Video Game Advice (Working Title)

Tommy Vercetti and Kratos Answer Your Questions

Episode #2 - Video Game Advice (Ep. 2) - Defunct Games is back with another exciting episode of Video Game Advice (Working Title), the show that features today's hottest video game characters answering Dear Abby's...
April 10, 2008 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - April 10, 2008

Episode #56 - It's time once again for This Week in Defunct Games, the show where we look back at the best and worst retro games of the week. This week we finally have a "classic" game worth talking about, unfortu...
April 09, 2008 Cyril Reads

Ninja Gaiden (Ch. 3 + 4)

Episode #2 - Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden (Ep. 2) - We were able to survive the exciting debut episode of Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden, which means that it's time to unveil this week's installment. This week we travel ba...
April 08, 2008 On Running Feuds

The High Price of Digital Distribution

Episode #145 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 145) - Lately there seems to be a major push towards digital distribution. It's more than just companies offering new game content on the Xbox Live Marketplace, it's now a whole ...
April 03, 2008 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - April 3, 2008

Episode #55 - The good news everybody, this is the week we get our first Master System game on the Virtual Console! The bad news is that it's a game that already exists on the Virtual Console. The even worse news...
April 02, 2008 Cyril Reads

Ninja Gaiden (Ch. 1 + 2)

Episode #1 - Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden (Ep. 1) - Defunct Games is proud to present to you our newest weekly show - Cyril Reads Ninja Gaiden. Over the next thirteen weeks you will hear two chapters read to you in t...
April 01, 2008 Hardcore Gamer Magazine

Hardcore Gamer Magazine #30: Super Mario Galaxy

Episode #30 - 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...
April 01, 2008 Bonus Levels

April Fool's Day 2008: Defunct Games on Strike!

Episode #80 - Sad news everybody, the Defunct Games staff is on strike! But don't worry; we have managed to scrape up a few scabs to do the work. Check out our full April 1st report, featuring a strike blog, an e...