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Defunct Games was created in 2001 and later spawned a wildly successful YouTube channel and media empire. Electronic Gaming Monthly contributor. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Good Game Reviews.
"Almost Free"? Even at 71% off, the price is still $750. Don't get me wrong, that may be a good deal for this computer, but in what world is $750 considered "almost free"???
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
"Almost Free"? Even at 71% off, the price is still $750. Don't get me wrong, that may be a good deal for this computer, but in what world is $750 considered "almost free"???
Just saw this air hockey clip on YouTube and what kind of monster holds their mallet like that?!? That's barely a grip. Half of their fingers are vulnerable to getting smacked by the puck. MADNESS!!
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Just saw this air hockey clip on YouTube and what kind of monster holds their mallet like that?!? That's barely a grip. Half of their fingers are vulnerable to getting smacked by the puck. MADNESS!!
For those times when you absolutely, positively need to make a sale during a knife fight (or when you're in a slasher movie).
November 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
For those times when you absolutely, positively need to make a sale during a knife fight (or when you're in a slasher movie).
Playing through Tackle for Loss, which is being sold as Miami Hotline + Football. Although it's definitely more Miami Hotline than football, I'm digging it. It does the action right and has a twisted story, plus sports-themed upgrades.
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Playing through Tackle for Loss, which is being sold as Miami Hotline + Football. Although it's definitely more Miami Hotline than football, I'm digging it. It does the action right and has a twisted story, plus sports-themed upgrades.
Seems appropriate after the events of today.
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Seems appropriate after the events of today.
Wait ... 30 episodes?!?
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Wait ... 30 episodes?!?
It is sometimes hard to tell the difference between October 1990 and October 2025.
November 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It is sometimes hard to tell the difference between October 1990 and October 2025.
They're missing Namco's best girl.
October 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
They're missing Namco's best girl.
Every time I see a magazine rack in a movie released between 1990 - 2010, I always scour the background for classic game magazines. One of my favorites is this Mega Play cameo in Clerks.
October 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Every time I see a magazine rack in a movie released between 1990 - 2010, I always scour the background for classic game magazines. One of my favorites is this Mega Play cameo in Clerks.
Found this Lollapalooza '95 Tour Journal while sorting some of my books. It's a really fascinating read, mostly from the perspective of Sonic Youth (and friends). I can't believe it has been 30 years.
October 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Found this Lollapalooza '95 Tour Journal while sorting some of my books. It's a really fascinating read, mostly from the perspective of Sonic Youth (and friends). I can't believe it has been 30 years.
Sometimes I wish that The Warriors game would have been more successful, prompting Rockstar to make more games based on cult classic from the 1970s and 80s. It would have been cool to see them tackle something like Sorcerer or Repo Man.
October 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Sometimes I wish that The Warriors game would have been more successful, prompting Rockstar to make more games based on cult classic from the 1970s and 80s. It would have been cool to see them tackle something like Sorcerer or Repo Man.
Die Hard Game Fan had the best layout and was always easy to read.
October 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Die Hard Game Fan had the best layout and was always easy to read.
After so many black and grey boxes, I like that Retro-Bit has started to add color with their latest releases.
October 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
After so many black and grey boxes, I like that Retro-Bit has started to add color with their latest releases.
Cult of Venus was also good, but hard to photograph.
October 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Cult of Venus was also good, but hard to photograph.
Nighy Tapes absolutely delivered. They played for a good 95 minutes, too. Nice mix of new album tracks and older EP songs. Great show!
October 4, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Nighy Tapes absolutely delivered. They played for a good 95 minutes, too. Nice mix of new album tracks and older EP songs. Great show!
Ready for the Night Tapes concert.
October 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Ready for the Night Tapes concert.
Just in time for the playoffs.
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Just in time for the playoffs.
PROTIP: Double-check spelling before posting a trailer for your game.
September 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
PROTIP: Double-check spelling before posting a trailer for your game.
"Galleon: We wanted to beat what happened in Tomb Raider in every conceivable way." (Edge #97)
Narrator: They did not.
Narrator: They did not.
September 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
"Galleon: We wanted to beat what happened in Tomb Raider in every conceivable way." (Edge #97)
Narrator: They did not.
Narrator: They did not.
Excited to finally talk about Retro-Bit's newest box set -- River City Ball & Brawl Bundle. It comes with both River City Basketball and River City Fighting Legend, both coming to the Nintendo Entertainment System for the first time outside of Japan.
September 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Excited to finally talk about Retro-Bit's newest box set -- River City Ball & Brawl Bundle. It comes with both River City Basketball and River City Fighting Legend, both coming to the Nintendo Entertainment System for the first time outside of Japan.
Oh! Pee Wee's Big Adventure: Criterion Collection in December! And just look at that cover!!
September 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Oh! Pee Wee's Big Adventure: Criterion Collection in December! And just look at that cover!!
This write-up about Anthrax playing Ninja Gaiden 2 in Electronic Gaming Monthly's 12th issue always confused me. With the platinum Poison plaque on the wall, where exactly are they? The two bands weren't on the same label.
ANSWER: It's Conway Studios, where Anthrax recorded part of their 1990 LP.
ANSWER: It's Conway Studios, where Anthrax recorded part of their 1990 LP.
September 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
This write-up about Anthrax playing Ninja Gaiden 2 in Electronic Gaming Monthly's 12th issue always confused me. With the platinum Poison plaque on the wall, where exactly are they? The two bands weren't on the same label.
ANSWER: It's Conway Studios, where Anthrax recorded part of their 1990 LP.
ANSWER: It's Conway Studios, where Anthrax recorded part of their 1990 LP.
That cardboard Virtual Boy coming to Switch is Nintendo's version of Solid Eye (which came with Metal Gear Ac!d 2 on PSP back in 2005).
September 14, 2025 at 5:37 AM
That cardboard Virtual Boy coming to Switch is Nintendo's version of Solid Eye (which came with Metal Gear Ac!d 2 on PSP back in 2005).