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We recommend starting with some of the episodes here if you're looking to get a sample of what the Bad Game Hall of Fame is all about!
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Looking to watch our show, but daunted by the size of our video back catalogue? Might I suggest our "Suggested Viewing" playlist on YouTube, comprised of hand-picked episodes we feel serve as some of the best on-boarding onto the Bad Game Hall of Fame! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
'Battle Master' released on this day in 1998.
Possibly the most inscrutable 3D fighter in the entire PlayStation library: Awkward controls, confusing progression, and perhaps the most baffling menu interface of all time. A genuine oddity, through and through.
Possibly the most inscrutable 3D fighter in the entire PlayStation library: Awkward controls, confusing progression, and perhaps the most baffling menu interface of all time. A genuine oddity, through and through.
January 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
'Battle Master' released on this day in 1998.
Possibly the most inscrutable 3D fighter in the entire PlayStation library: Awkward controls, confusing progression, and perhaps the most baffling menu interface of all time. A genuine oddity, through and through.
Possibly the most inscrutable 3D fighter in the entire PlayStation library: Awkward controls, confusing progression, and perhaps the most baffling menu interface of all time. A genuine oddity, through and through.
The fifth and final episode of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is up now on YouTube! End? No, the journey does not end here. Streaming is just another path, one that we all must take. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgjI...
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum [#05 / End] - Bad Game Hall of Fame
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January 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The fifth and final episode of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is up now on YouTube! End? No, the journey does not end here. Streaming is just another path, one that we all must take. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgjI...
Our "Criminally Bad Cop Games" episode is up now on YouTube! Kick the year off with us as we get kicked off of every virtual police force stupid enough to employ us. youtu.be/1CYWZI9CS0I
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January 4, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Our "Criminally Bad Cop Games" episode is up now on YouTube! Kick the year off with us as we get kicked off of every virtual police force stupid enough to employ us. youtu.be/1CYWZI9CS0I
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Yeah, I've been there before. Not with Clair Obscur specifically, but there have been games that I've just seen posted about way too much that I just had to mute for my own well-being.
January 2, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Yeah, I've been there before. Not with Clair Obscur specifically, but there have been games that I've just seen posted about way too much that I just had to mute for my own well-being.
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WE THOUGHT ABOUT GAMES 10 IS DONE wethoughtaboutgames.tumblr.com/post/8044839...
big shoutout to my pal @dochospital.bsky.social as my stalwart guest, as well as @dawnfire.bsky.social for the episode art. would you believe this is the first horse she's drawn?? incredible stuff
big shoutout to my pal @dochospital.bsky.social as my stalwart guest, as well as @dawnfire.bsky.social for the episode art. would you believe this is the first horse she's drawn?? incredible stuff
Episode 10 - Dynasty Warriors
TEN EPISODES. TEN YEARS. ONE WARRIOR WORTH A THOUSAND. Sid is joined by his sworn brother Bohampscious for a discussion of the mainline Dynasty Warriors series and its immediate spinoffs. From...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
WE THOUGHT ABOUT GAMES 10 IS DONE wethoughtaboutgames.tumblr.com/post/8044839...
big shoutout to my pal @dochospital.bsky.social as my stalwart guest, as well as @dawnfire.bsky.social for the episode art. would you believe this is the first horse she's drawn?? incredible stuff
big shoutout to my pal @dochospital.bsky.social as my stalwart guest, as well as @dawnfire.bsky.social for the episode art. would you believe this is the first horse she's drawn?? incredible stuff
The fourth episode in our playthrough of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is up now on YouTube! Ring in New Year's Day the traditional way: With a slimy little guy crawling around in the dirt. And could we, perhaps, interest you in some wine? www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH9y...
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum [#04] - Bad Game Hall of Fame
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December 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The fourth episode in our playthrough of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is up now on YouTube! Ring in New Year's Day the traditional way: With a slimy little guy crawling around in the dirt. And could we, perhaps, interest you in some wine? www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH9y...
The latest installment in our "Bad Game Chance Time" series is up now on YouTube! You won't believe who gets stuck playing six out of the seven wretched games selected during the show!! (HINT: Their name starts with "C" and ends with "assidy.") www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFa4...
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December 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The latest installment in our "Bad Game Chance Time" series is up now on YouTube! You won't believe who gets stuck playing six out of the seven wretched games selected during the show!! (HINT: Their name starts with "C" and ends with "assidy.") www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFa4...
'Haunted Castle' released on this day in 1987.
Castlevania's cabinet debut brought with it utterly unpredictable traps, harrowing hazards, a generic "save your girlfriend" plot, and one of the most cruel coinage credits schemes ever implemented in the arcades.
Castlevania's cabinet debut brought with it utterly unpredictable traps, harrowing hazards, a generic "save your girlfriend" plot, and one of the most cruel coinage credits schemes ever implemented in the arcades.
December 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
'Haunted Castle' released on this day in 1987.
Castlevania's cabinet debut brought with it utterly unpredictable traps, harrowing hazards, a generic "save your girlfriend" plot, and one of the most cruel coinage credits schemes ever implemented in the arcades.
Castlevania's cabinet debut brought with it utterly unpredictable traps, harrowing hazards, a generic "save your girlfriend" plot, and one of the most cruel coinage credits schemes ever implemented in the arcades.
Sorry folks, but we've gotta cancel for tonight's "Casual Monday" show. Please to enjoy your [INSERT HOLIDAY HERE] week!
December 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Sorry folks, but we've gotta cancel for tonight's "Casual Monday" show. Please to enjoy your [INSERT HOLIDAY HERE] week!
'Countdown Vampires' released on this day in 1999.
PS1 survival horror by way of debuting studio K2, who would later work as a support studio for the Resident Evil franchise. Largely written off as an undercooked RE rip-off, though its heavier emphasis on constant gun combat may appeal to some.
PS1 survival horror by way of debuting studio K2, who would later work as a support studio for the Resident Evil franchise. Largely written off as an undercooked RE rip-off, though its heavier emphasis on constant gun combat may appeal to some.
December 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
'Countdown Vampires' released on this day in 1999.
PS1 survival horror by way of debuting studio K2, who would later work as a support studio for the Resident Evil franchise. Largely written off as an undercooked RE rip-off, though its heavier emphasis on constant gun combat may appeal to some.
PS1 survival horror by way of debuting studio K2, who would later work as a support studio for the Resident Evil franchise. Largely written off as an undercooked RE rip-off, though its heavier emphasis on constant gun combat may appeal to some.
'Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of the Universe!' released this day in 1989.
The first fighting game for the Game Boy. The only winning move is not to play... or to repeatedly charge and fire off your chosen character's one special move while moving backwards.
The first fighting game for the Game Boy. The only winning move is not to play... or to repeatedly charge and fire off your chosen character's one special move while moving backwards.
December 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
'Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of the Universe!' released this day in 1989.
The first fighting game for the Game Boy. The only winning move is not to play... or to repeatedly charge and fire off your chosen character's one special move while moving backwards.
The first fighting game for the Game Boy. The only winning move is not to play... or to repeatedly charge and fire off your chosen character's one special move while moving backwards.
'Twin Goddesses' released on this day in 1994.
An early fighting game in the PS1 library, combining digitized actresses with traditionally-drawn monster characters. If you can look past the style clash and the fact that it's not "competitively viable," there's fun to be had.
An early fighting game in the PS1 library, combining digitized actresses with traditionally-drawn monster characters. If you can look past the style clash and the fact that it's not "competitively viable," there's fun to be had.
December 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
'Twin Goddesses' released on this day in 1994.
An early fighting game in the PS1 library, combining digitized actresses with traditionally-drawn monster characters. If you can look past the style clash and the fact that it's not "competitively viable," there's fun to be had.
An early fighting game in the PS1 library, combining digitized actresses with traditionally-drawn monster characters. If you can look past the style clash and the fact that it's not "competitively viable," there's fun to be had.
'Kasumi Ninja' released on this day in 1994.
The Atari Jaguar's premiere 2D fighter. Notable for its particularly unintuitive and unresponsive controls, baffling presentational / interface design decisions, and general shamelessness in chasing after 'Mortal Kombat's lead.
The Atari Jaguar's premiere 2D fighter. Notable for its particularly unintuitive and unresponsive controls, baffling presentational / interface design decisions, and general shamelessness in chasing after 'Mortal Kombat's lead.
December 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
'Kasumi Ninja' released on this day in 1994.
The Atari Jaguar's premiere 2D fighter. Notable for its particularly unintuitive and unresponsive controls, baffling presentational / interface design decisions, and general shamelessness in chasing after 'Mortal Kombat's lead.
The Atari Jaguar's premiere 2D fighter. Notable for its particularly unintuitive and unresponsive controls, baffling presentational / interface design decisions, and general shamelessness in chasing after 'Mortal Kombat's lead.
'Postal III' released on this day in 2011.
With RWS outsourcing production on their third title to Russian studio Akella; whatever "charm" (?) the first two Postal installments might've once had are buried deep beneath a mountain of bugs, bad design, and tiresome self-reference.
With RWS outsourcing production on their third title to Russian studio Akella; whatever "charm" (?) the first two Postal installments might've once had are buried deep beneath a mountain of bugs, bad design, and tiresome self-reference.
December 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
'Postal III' released on this day in 2011.
With RWS outsourcing production on their third title to Russian studio Akella; whatever "charm" (?) the first two Postal installments might've once had are buried deep beneath a mountain of bugs, bad design, and tiresome self-reference.
With RWS outsourcing production on their third title to Russian studio Akella; whatever "charm" (?) the first two Postal installments might've once had are buried deep beneath a mountain of bugs, bad design, and tiresome self-reference.
Our "Kursed Kart Racers" episode centered around Switch titles is up now on YouTube! So you think you can ride this chocobo? Are we in hell? I don’t know, to the dirt, let’s roll. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcsV...
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December 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Our "Kursed Kart Racers" episode centered around Switch titles is up now on YouTube! So you think you can ride this chocobo? Are we in hell? I don’t know, to the dirt, let’s roll. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcsV...
'Not Treasure Hunter' released on this day in 1996.
A "choose your own adventure" game in the third-person perspective. With 57 possible endings, it quickly becomes an experiment in tedious trial and error, slowed down by having to view the credits after every run.
A "choose your own adventure" game in the third-person perspective. With 57 possible endings, it quickly becomes an experiment in tedious trial and error, slowed down by having to view the credits after every run.
December 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
'Not Treasure Hunter' released on this day in 1996.
A "choose your own adventure" game in the third-person perspective. With 57 possible endings, it quickly becomes an experiment in tedious trial and error, slowed down by having to view the credits after every run.
A "choose your own adventure" game in the third-person perspective. With 57 possible endings, it quickly becomes an experiment in tedious trial and error, slowed down by having to view the credits after every run.
The fifth and final episode of our 'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' playthrough is up now on YouTube! And yet he complained that his belly was not full. www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-e...
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December 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The fifth and final episode of our 'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' playthrough is up now on YouTube! And yet he complained that his belly was not full. www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-e...
'Space Raiders' released on this day in 2002.
An attempt by Taito to modernize their iconic Invaders franchise, by means of grounding it in a dark and gritty city setting. Marred by its instantly repetitive nature, an utterly inane 'Story' mode, and its ill-fitting dour theming.
An attempt by Taito to modernize their iconic Invaders franchise, by means of grounding it in a dark and gritty city setting. Marred by its instantly repetitive nature, an utterly inane 'Story' mode, and its ill-fitting dour theming.
December 19, 2025 at 11:25 PM
'Space Raiders' released on this day in 2002.
An attempt by Taito to modernize their iconic Invaders franchise, by means of grounding it in a dark and gritty city setting. Marred by its instantly repetitive nature, an utterly inane 'Story' mode, and its ill-fitting dour theming.
An attempt by Taito to modernize their iconic Invaders franchise, by means of grounding it in a dark and gritty city setting. Marred by its instantly repetitive nature, an utterly inane 'Story' mode, and its ill-fitting dour theming.
The fifth and final episode of our 'Virtua Quest' playthrough is up now on YouTube! In which Charkie toughs out a wretched boss rush gauntlet, Cass scores 1½ for 2 on their plot twist predictions, and Johnny keeps the "Two Drink Arc" alive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOdq...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The fifth and final episode of our 'Virtua Quest' playthrough is up now on YouTube! In which Charkie toughs out a wretched boss rush gauntlet, Cass scores 1½ for 2 on their plot twist predictions, and Johnny keeps the "Two Drink Arc" alive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOdq...
'The Sum of All Fears' released on GameCube on this day in 2002.
A sub-par console conversion of an already-unspectacular entry in the Tom Clancy video game canon. Criticized for its short length, sub-par presentation, sloppy controls, and stupid AI. Welcome to the CIA, sport.
A sub-par console conversion of an already-unspectacular entry in the Tom Clancy video game canon. Criticized for its short length, sub-par presentation, sloppy controls, and stupid AI. Welcome to the CIA, sport.
December 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
'The Sum of All Fears' released on GameCube on this day in 2002.
A sub-par console conversion of an already-unspectacular entry in the Tom Clancy video game canon. Criticized for its short length, sub-par presentation, sloppy controls, and stupid AI. Welcome to the CIA, sport.
A sub-par console conversion of an already-unspectacular entry in the Tom Clancy video game canon. Criticized for its short length, sub-par presentation, sloppy controls, and stupid AI. Welcome to the CIA, sport.
'Fighting Eyes' released on this day in 1998.
A 3D fighter by one-time developer Bandit, featuring a mishmash of goofy character designs completely at odds with one another. Hampered by incredibly stiff controls, a lack of diverse attack options, and generally poor design.
A 3D fighter by one-time developer Bandit, featuring a mishmash of goofy character designs completely at odds with one another. Hampered by incredibly stiff controls, a lack of diverse attack options, and generally poor design.
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
'Fighting Eyes' released on this day in 1998.
A 3D fighter by one-time developer Bandit, featuring a mishmash of goofy character designs completely at odds with one another. Hampered by incredibly stiff controls, a lack of diverse attack options, and generally poor design.
A 3D fighter by one-time developer Bandit, featuring a mishmash of goofy character designs completely at odds with one another. Hampered by incredibly stiff controls, a lack of diverse attack options, and generally poor design.
'The War Z' released on this day in 2012.
Developed to cash in on the success of DayZ, its initial Steam launch was pulled after just two days of availability, owing to false advertising. It returned months later, and was eventually rebranded as 'Infestation: Survivor Stories.'
Developed to cash in on the success of DayZ, its initial Steam launch was pulled after just two days of availability, owing to false advertising. It returned months later, and was eventually rebranded as 'Infestation: Survivor Stories.'
December 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
'The War Z' released on this day in 2012.
Developed to cash in on the success of DayZ, its initial Steam launch was pulled after just two days of availability, owing to false advertising. It returned months later, and was eventually rebranded as 'Infestation: Survivor Stories.'
Developed to cash in on the success of DayZ, its initial Steam launch was pulled after just two days of availability, owing to false advertising. It returned months later, and was eventually rebranded as 'Infestation: Survivor Stories.'
The third episode in our playthrough of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is up now on YouTube! In which our Hobbit hero pulls a Crash Bandicoot, our partner in crime does a mean-spirited impression of us, and our worst fear comes true. youtu.be/9NTpaueOQUk
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum [#03] - Bad Game Hall of Fame
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December 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The third episode in our playthrough of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is up now on YouTube! In which our Hobbit hero pulls a Crash Bandicoot, our partner in crime does a mean-spirited impression of us, and our worst fear comes true. youtu.be/9NTpaueOQUk
'Deadly Towers' released on this day in 1986.
A developer's ambitions for a massive game world are confounded by labyrinthine design and frustrating combat. Every doorway is a death trap, and every bat is a rat bastard. Are you a bad enough dude to ring Hell's Bells?
A developer's ambitions for a massive game world are confounded by labyrinthine design and frustrating combat. Every doorway is a death trap, and every bat is a rat bastard. Are you a bad enough dude to ring Hell's Bells?
December 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
'Deadly Towers' released on this day in 1986.
A developer's ambitions for a massive game world are confounded by labyrinthine design and frustrating combat. Every doorway is a death trap, and every bat is a rat bastard. Are you a bad enough dude to ring Hell's Bells?
A developer's ambitions for a massive game world are confounded by labyrinthine design and frustrating combat. Every doorway is a death trap, and every bat is a rat bastard. Are you a bad enough dude to ring Hell's Bells?
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