June 2009
June 24, 2009 Cyril Reads
Blaster Master (Ch. 6 + 7)
Episode #29 - Cyril Reads Blaster Master (Ep. 3) - After five chapters, it's officially time to get some answers. In this very special episode of Cyril Reads Blaster Master we learn why Eve is here on earth and wh...
June 23, 2009 Reviews au Courant
Review: Prototype
Even with its lack of replay and inconsistent graphics, Prototype is still a worthwhile investment for anybody who wants to be the superhero. There's a lot of variety to your attacks and a great sens...
June 22, 2009 A Brief History of Gaming
Things You Don't Know About Jeopardy!
Episode #13 - A Brief History of Gaming (Ep. 13) - Did you know that at one time Jeopardy was a man vs. woman game? Or what about the fact that Alex Trebek used to judge you on your spelling? These are ...
June 19, 2009 Bad Advertisement
The Arcadian: Get Serious! - Advertisement Review
Episode #185 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the
The Arcadian - Get Serious!
print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game...
June 19, 2009 Bad Advertisement
Trade-In Company - Advertisement Review
Episode #186 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the
Trade-In Company
print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic game advertiseme...
June 19, 2009 Bad Advertisement
Blockbuster Video is Mature - Advertisement Review
Episode #187 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the
Blockbuster Video is Mature
print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you think of this classic gam...
June 19, 2009 Bad Advertisement
Acclaim: Out of This World Action - Advertisement Review
Episode #188 - Cyril Lachel tries to find something good to say about the
Acclaim: Out of This World SuperPlay Action!
promotion print ad. Trust me, it's bad. It's a horrible, awful, very bad ad. See what you ...
June 19, 2009 Commercial Break
I'm Bad Advertising ... Get Me Out of Here!
Episode #47 - Commercial Break (Ep. 47) - Children surfing in space? Blockbuster talking about being responsible? Speed freaks asking for your games? It must be another episode of Commercial Break...
June 18, 2009 This Week in Defunct Games
This Week in Defunct Games - June 18, 2009
Episode #113 - It's time once again for This Week in Defunct Games, the show that looks at this week's best and worst retro releases. We have a solid line-up for you today, including the arcade release of Space Har...
June 17, 2009 Cyril Reads
Blaster Master (Ch. 4 + 5)
Episode #28 - Cyril Reads Blaster Master (Ep. 2) - It's Wednesday and that can only mean one thing, it's time once again for another exciting episode of Cyril Reads Blaster Master. In this exciting episode Jason m...
June 16, 2009 Freeze Frame
Michael Jackson's Dead Rising
Episode #81 - The Freeze Frame (Ep. 81) - I'm excited about Capcom's sequel to Dead Rising. I love Las Vegas and can't wait to slice 'n dice my way to the craps table. But did you know that Dead Rising 2 and Mich...
June 15, 2009 On Running Feuds
From Soul Calibur to Soulcalibur
Episode #163 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 163) - Everybody can agree, Namco Bandai knows how to make a great fighting game. Unfortunately not everybody is on the same page when it comes to spelling those games. Is it S...
June 12, 2009 Guerilla Scrapbook
E3 Preview - The Rutles: Rock Revolution
Episode #49 - With all the excitement surrounding the upcoming release of The Beatles: Rock Band, you would think that nobody could compete. But that's where you would be wrong. Check out Defunct Games' exclusive...
June 11, 2009 Reviews au Courant
Review: Wallace & Gromit: Fright of the Bumblebees
Fans of Wallace & Gromit have no excuse not to pick up this wonderful adventure game from Telltale Games. Fright of the Bumblebees is full of memorable characters, challenging puzzles and enough good...
June 11, 2009 This Week in Defunct Games
This Week in Defunct Games - June 11, 2009
Episode #112 - It's the second Thursday in June and that can only mean one thing, it's time for another dose of This Week in Defunct Games! This is the only weekly show with the balls to look at the best and worst ...
June 10, 2009 Cyril Reads
Blaster Master (Ch. 1 - 3)
Episode #27 - Cyril Reads Blaster Master (Ep. 1) - You've battled giant squids in Bionic Commando and have been shot by a thirteen year old girl in Ninja Gaiden. You've saved your dad and Super Joe. You've salted...
June 09, 2009 Reviews au Courant
Review: Puzzle Quest Galactrix
Puzzle Quest Galactrix sounds like a dream come true. I love the epic space battles, cool technology and, most importantly, the first game. So why is it that I can't get into this pseudo-sequel?...
June 08, 2009 Freeze Frame
It's Exactly Like 1 vs. 100
Episode #80 - The Freeze Frame (Ep. 80) - This week Defunct Games took part in the 1 vs. 100 live beta. As fans of trivia game shows, we couldn't wait to get our hands on it. But little did we know how similar th...
June 05, 2009 They Said WHAT?!?
E3 2009: The Truth About E3!
Episode #31 - They Said WHAT?!? (Ep. 31) - Now that E3 is over and done, we thought it would be fun to rewind all of the excitement of the week and point out five of the craziest quotes we heard while cov...
June 04, 2009 Reviews au Courant
Review: Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is a stunning accomplishment. Not only because it's one of the few console ports to get the Diablo-style formula right, but also because of its size and scope. You may not car...
June 04, 2009 Def Gam Poetry Jam
E3 '09 Poetry Jam: The Final Day Blues
Episode #4 - E3 DAY 4: UPDATE (10:45 PM) - Join Defunct Games as we cover E3 like you've never seen it covered before. This is Def Gam E3 '09 Poetry Jam, a constantly updated stream of haikus and thoughts taken d...
June 03, 2009 Def Gam Poetry Jam
E3 '09 Poetry Jam: E3 Show Floor Day 2
Episode #3 - E3 DAY 3: UPDATE (11:50 PM) - Join Defunct Games as we cover E3 like you've never seen it covered before. This is Def Gam E3 '09 Poetry Jam, a constantly updated stream of haikus and thoughts taken d...
June 02, 2009 Reviews au Courant
Review: Rock Band Unplugged
Don't be pessimistic after the disastrous Guitar Hero On Tour games, Rock Band Unplugged is another fine example in a very young franchise. It looks like the real Rock Band but plays like Amplitude, ...
June 02, 2009 Def Gam Poetry Jam
E3 '09 Poetry Jam: Nintendo & Sony Pressers
Episode #2 - E3 DAY 2: UPDATE (9:15 PM) - Join Defunct Games as we cover E3 like you've never seen it covered before. This is Def Gam E3 '09 Poetry Jam, a constantly updated stream of haikus and thoughts taken di...
June 01, 2009 Hardcore Gamer Magazine
Hardcore Gamer Magazine #34: Street Fighter IV
Episode #34 - 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...
June 01, 2009 Def Gam Poetry Jam
E3 '09 Poetry Jam: Microsoft Press Conference
Episode #1 - E3 DAY 1: UPDATE (10:30 PM) - Join Defunct Games as we cover E3 like you've never seen it covered before. This is Def Gam E3 '09 Poetry Jam, a constantly updated stream of haikus and thoughts taken d...