May 2011

May 31, 2011 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - May 31, 2011

Episode #164 - If it's Tuesday it's This Week in Defunct Games Games! This week Master Higgins returns for his first true 16-bit outing. This release of Super Adventure Island marks the fifth Super NES game in a r...
May 31, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: Tomb Raider Trilogy

The Tomb Raider Trilogy is a lot of things. It's a great adventure game full of life or death platforming puzzles. It's a fun exploration game. It's that game where Lara Croft kills a dinosaur. Bu...
May 30, 2011 Mondo Cool TV

Mondo Cool TV: Gunstar Heroes

Episode #4 - Mondo Cool TV (Ep. 4) - Defunct Games and the Mondo Cool Network are proud to present Mondo Cool TV, a bi-weekly look at classic games and what they mean to the millions of people who love them. In t...
May 25, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: Pinball FX 2: Fantastic Four

While not as bad as the movies, Fantastic Four proves to be the worst of the Marvel Pinball tables. The colorful graphics and unique missions aren't enough to overcome the disappointing level design ...
May 24, 2011 This Week in Defunct Games

This Week in Defunct Games - May 24, 2011

Episode #163 - This Week in Defunct Games returns from a brief hiatus to review Chrono Trigger, Rival Turf, Threads of Fate and Dino Crisis 2. The plan was to bring back weekly episodes the day the PSN Store went l...
May 24, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: Mortal Kombat

Ed Boon can rest easy, his Mortal Kombat reboot is a resounding success. With its creative modes, stellar story and revamped fighting mechanics, Mortal Kombat is one of the best fighting games on the...
May 23, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle

Phantom Brave is a charming little adventure game from people who know a thing or two about the genre. Unfortunately, the intriguing quest is marred by shallow gameplay and some pacing issues. If yo...
May 23, 2011 Reviews au Courant

Review: The 3rd Birthday

With its impressive visuals and compelling storytelling, The 3rd Birthday is an exciting new chapter in the Parasite Eve series. Too bad the game is marred by stiff controls, frustrating gameplay and...
May 16, 2011 Mondo Cool TV

Mondo Cool TV: TurboGrafx-16

Episode #3 - Mondo Cool TV (Ep. 3) - Defunct Games and the Mondo Cool Network are proud to present Mondo Cool TV, a bi-weekly look at classic games and what they mean to the millions of people who love them. In t...
May 02, 2011 Mondo Cool TV

Mondo Cool TV: The Original Xbox

Episode #2 - Mondo Cool TV (Ep. 2) - Defunct Games and the Mondo Cool Network are proud to present Mondo Cool TV, a bi-weekly look at classic games and what they mean to the millions of people who love them. In t...