Good Game - Season 5

1. Skate 2, Lord of the Rings Conquest, Interpol & Street Fighter IV Challenge

Aired: 2/9/2009

Bajo and Junglist return from their holidays to get back into a big year of gaming. Kicking things off with reviews of Skate 2, Lord of the Rings Conquest and Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos!

2. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, Killzone 2 & Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

Aired: 2/16/2009

This episode saw some massive releases up for review with FPS titans Killzone 2 and F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin, and the follow up to an excellent RTS classic with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. Plus, Junglist gives us a backward compatible run down through the history of Warhammer games.

3. Halo Wars, Street Fighter IV & Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Aired: 2/23/2009

Bajo and Junglist review Halo Wars, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and Street Fighter IV. Plus, we meet our new field reporter Rei who checks out some art inspired by games. And we go Backward Compatible to look at the history of one of the greatest consoles of all time, the SNES!

4. GTA IV: The Lost and Damned, Flower & Puzzle Quest: Galactrix

Aired: 3/2/2009

In this episode Junglist and Bajo review GTA IV: The Lost and Damned, Flower, and Puzzle Quest: Galactrix. Plus, Bajo investigates how to conserve our delicate gaming equipment, and we go Backward Compatible with the history of companions in games.

5. Empire: Total War, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. & Overclockers

Aired: 3/9/2009

Junglist and Bajo review the high flying action of H.A.W.X and the historical strategy of Empire: Total War. Plus, Bajo talks about Sonic for a bit, and Rei checks out a local Overclocking competition!

6. The Zombie Special! Feat. Resident Evil 5 & Silent Hill: Homecoming

Aired: 3/16/2009

In this flesh-eating feast Bajo and Junglist get their teeth into reviews of Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop, House of the Dead: Overkill, Resident Evil 5 and Silent Hill: Homecoming. Plus, we go Backward Compatible to take a look at the history of Zombie games!

7. Patapon 2, Codename: Panzers – Cold War & Watchmen: The End Is Nigh

Aired: 3/23/2009

This week Bajo and Junglist slap some scores on Patapon 2, Watchmen: The End Is Night & Codename: Panzers – Cold War. Plus, we go behind the scenes at Creative Assembly to check out their console RTS Stormrise.

8. GTA: China Town Wars, Football Manager Live, Stormrise & Resistance: Retribution

Aired: 3/30/2009

It’s a game packed week with reviews of Grand Theft Auto: China Town Wars, Football Manager Live, Stormrise & Resistance Retribution. Plus, Rei investigates how to keep gaming when the going gets tough.

9. The Godfather 2, Wallace & Gromit, Wanted & MadWorld

Aired: 4/6/2009

Junglist and Bajo bring you reviews of The Godfather 2, Wallace & Gromit: Fright of the Bumblebees, Wanted: Weapons of Fate & MadWorld. Plus, we check out the local chiptunes scene with artists Dot.AY and 10k!

10. And Yet It Moves, Wheelman & The History Of Easter Eggs

Aired: 4/13/2009

This week the dynamic duo reviews the puzzles of And Yet It Moves and the Vin Diesel driven Wheelman. Plus, Bajo talks about Easter eggs in games as an excuse to eat some chocolate, and Junglist discusses what it means to be a casual or hardcore gamer.

11. Afro Samurai, Dishwasher: Dead Samurai & FIFA 09: Ultimate Team

Aired: 4/20/2009

Samurai! And Soccer! A classic combo as shown by this week’s reviews of Afro Samurai, Dishwasher: Dead Samurai and FIFA 09: Ultimate Team. Plus, we check out how to get a career in game design and dive into the history of the Gameboy!

12. The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena & Flock

Aired: 4/27/2009

Junglist and Bajo review The Chronicles Of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena and Flock. Plus, Rei investigates how an internet filter would work, and we go Backwards Compatible on the history of heroines in games.

13. X-Men Origins: Wolverine & Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

Aired: 5/4/2009

Bajo and Junglist get their claws into their review of X-Men Origins Wolverine, and also check out Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust. Plus, Bajo discusses the rise of DLC and we go Backwards Compatible on the history of controversial games.

14. Quake Live, Little King’s Story, The Chronicles of Spellborn & The Runes of Magic

Aired: 5/11/2009

This episode there’s reviews of Quake Live, Little King’s Story, The Chronicles of Spellborn & The Runes of Magic. Plus, Bajo looks at how games can be used to educate, and Junglist goes Backward Compatible on the history of Edutainment.

15. Demigod, Virtua Tennis 2009 & OutRun Online Arcade

Aired: 5/18/2009

Bajo and Junglist review Demigod, Virtua Tennis 2009 and OutRun Online Arcade. Plus, Rei investigates the state of women working in the games industry and Junglist and Bajo revisit some older games to see how time has treated them.

16. Plants vs Zombies, Killing Floor, UFC 2009 & Guitar Hero: Metallica

Aired: 5/25/2009

Junglist and Bajo review two very different type of zombie games with Plants vs Zombies and Killing Floor, plus reviews of UFC 2009: Undisputed and Guitar Hero Metallica. We also go Backward Compatible with the history of 3D Realms, and Lawrence Leung takes us on a Game and Watch Adventure.

17. inFAMOUS, Terminator: Salvation & Damnation

Aired: 6/1/2009

This episode we review the super powered open world of InFamous, and also check out Terminator Salvation & Damnation. Plus, Rei checks out the 2009 Pinball Expo and Junglist goes Backward Compatible into the history of The Virtual Boy.

18. The 90’s Special: Feat: Quake & The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Aired: 6/8/2009

It’s a 90’s nostalgia fest! With reviews of the seminal FPS Quake, and the beloved classic The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Plus, Rei investigates the influence the 90’s had on our culture and we go Backward Compatible on the entire gaming history of the 90’s.

19. The 2009 E3 Report, The Sims 3 & Red Faction: Guerrilla

Aired: 6/15/2009

We put up some walls and tear them right back down in reviews of The Sims 3 and Red Faction: Guerrilla. Plus, Junglist brings us his report from the 2009 E3 show floor!

20. Ghostbusters: The Video Game & Bionic Commando

Aired: 6/22/2009

Bajo and Junglist try not to cross the streams in their review of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, and the 3D imagining of Bionic Commando. Plus, Rei investigates the history of Flash and Browser games, and we go Backwards Compatible on the history of unreleased video games that got leaked!

21. Prototype, FUEL & Lego Battles

Aired: 6/29/2009

This episode saw the super anti-hero antics of Prototype get slapped with a score, along with FUEL and Lego Battles. Plus, Junglist takes a look into the art of storytelling…

22. Blood Bowl & Magic The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers

Aired: 7/6/2009

Bajo and Junglist review the Warhammer meets football fantasy that is Blood Bowl and the card on card action of Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers. Plus, Rei investigates the world of Cosplay and we go Backwards Compatible with the history of Michael Jackson in video games.

23. Fight Night Round 4, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood & Tales Of Monkey Island

Aired: 7/13/2009

It’s boxing, cowboys and monkeys this episode with reviews of Fight Night Round 4, Call of Juarez: Bound in Bloow, and Tales of Monkey Island: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal. Plus Rei takes a look at the rise of the Blogosphere and Bajo goes backward compatible into the history of pointless cheats.

24. Inside Valve Software, ARMA II & Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Aired: 7/20/2009

This episode there’s reviews of the wand waving movie tie in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and the tough as nails combat simulation of ARMA II. Plus, Junglist gets to go inside Valve studio and spend some time chatting with Gabe Newell!

25. Battlefield 1943, Battlefield Heroes, Trine, Faerie Solitaire & The Conduit

Aired: 7/27/2009

This episode Bajo and Junglist take to the battlefields in reviews of Battlefield 1943 and Battlefield Heroes, plus reviews of Trine, Faerie Solitaire & The Conduit. And we go Backward Compatible as we look at the history of classic LucasArts Adventure games.

26. ‘Splosion Man, Ninja Blade & Madballs in Babo: Invasion

Aired: 8/3/2009

We got a lot of ‘Splodin to do in our review of ‘Splosion Man, plus reviews of Ninja Blade and Madballs in Babo: Invasion. And Rei takes a look at the world of Art games.

27. Ashes Cricket 2009, Fat Princess & CSManager

Aired: 8/10/2009

This episode we review Ashes Cricket 2009, Fat Princess and the Counter Strike Management game CSManager. Plus, Rei takes a look at studying game design and we go Backwards Compatible with the history of the most tasteless games ever made.

28. Episode 28

Aired: 8/17/2009

29. Episode 29 - ZOMG 100th episode!

Aired: 8/24/2009

30. Batman: Arkham Asylum, Wolfenstein & Shadow Complex

Aired: 8/31/2009

It’s an action-packed episode with reviews of Batman: Arkham Asylum, Wolfenstein & Shadow Complex! Plus, Junglist shares his tips on how to justify your gaming to anyone who gives you any sass about it and we answer more questions in Ask Good Game.

31. Dissidia: Final Fantasy, IL-2 Sturmovik & Spider: The Secret Of Bryce Manor

Aired: 9/7/2009

This episode Bajo and Junglist review Dissidia: Final Fantasy, IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, & Spider: The Secret Of Bryce Manor. Plus, Rei investigates how respectable gaming has become as a hobby and Bajo goes Backward Compatible into the history of food in games.

32. Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny, Supercar Challenge & Champions Online

Aired: 9/14/2009

We get our super hero pants on in a review of the MMO Champions Online, plus reviews of Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny and Supercar Challenge. Bajo and Junglist also work up a sweat to find out if games can get us fit.

33. Halo 3: ODST, Guitar Hero 5, The Beatles: Rock Band & A Chat With The Voice Of Mario

Aired: 9/21/2009

Bajo and Junglist drop down to Earth to review the Halo spin-off Halo 3: ODST, plus the plastic smacking juggernauts Guitar Hero 5 and The Beatles: Rock Band get smacked with some rubber chickens, as does some Mini Ninjas. Plus, we chat to Charles Martinet, the voice of all things Mario!

34. NFS: Shift, Dirt 2, Scribblenauts & Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

Aired: 9/28/2009

We burn some rubber in our reviews of Need For Speed: Shift and Dirt 2, plus reviews of Scribblenauts & Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. Plus we visit Jono Pearson, Australia’s fastest Tetris player!

35. Aion & Professor Leyton and Pandora’s Box

Aired: 10/5/2009

Bajo and Junglist review the ambitious MMO Aion and Professor Leyton and Pandora’s Box. And speaking of Pandora, they check out an early version of Borderlands. Plus, Rei checks out the Eminence Orchestra and the importance of music in games and we dive into the history of boss battles.

36. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, FIFA 10 & Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

Aired: 10/12/2009

This episode we check out one of the best action games of all time, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, plus FIFA 10 and Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising. Plus, Gabe Newell came to town and we followed him and a persistent modder who demanded Gabe check out his mod!

37. Brutal Legend, Gran Turismo (PSP), Lucidity & Beaterator

Aired: 10/19/2009

Things get a bit metal this episode in our review of Brutal Legend, and we check out Gran Turismo for PSP, Lucidity and Beaterator. Plus, we go Backward Compatible on the history of stealth games, and visit another of Australia’s best gamers, Rodney Day, the man who holds the record for holding a record the longest!

38. Forza Motorsport 3 & Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Aired: 10/26/2009

In this episode we welcome Hex to the show and throw her in the deep end with reviews of Forza Motorsport 3 and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Plus, Rei investigates the 400 Project from game designer Noah Falstein, laying down the 400 rules of game design.

39. Borderlands, GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony, Cities XL & G-Force

Aired: 11/2/2009

Bajo and Hex head to the Bordlerlands to review… Borderlands, plus reviews of GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony, Cities XL & G-Force. We also have a cheeky round of golf with Matthew Reilly in a Roffle Cup, and dive into the history of Simulator games.

40. Tekken 6, DJ Hero & Dragon Age: Origins Interview

Aired: 11/9/2009

Hex and Bajo fight it out in their review of Tekken 6, and spin some records in DJ Hero. Plus, they interview Dr. Greg Zeschuck from BioWare about Dragon Age: Origins, and Rei investigates Virtual Simulator Sickness, the unfortunate case of people getting motion sick playing games.

41. COD: MW2, Dragon Age: Origins, New Super Mario Bros. Wii & Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time

Aired: 11/16/2009

What a huge week for games with blockbusters Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Dragon Age: Origins up for review, along with family friendly classics New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time. Plus, Rei takes a look at the rise of digital distribution and how it’s changing our gaming habits.

42. Assassin’s Creed 2, LittleBigPlanet (PSP) & Singing Game Round-Up

Aired: 11/23/2009

We review the follow to one of Hex’s favourite games, Assassin’s Creed 2, and look at Sackboy’s portable outing in LittleBigPlanet for PSP, plus round up a whole bunch of singing games like Singstar Motown, Singstar Take That, and U-Sing. Plus, we go Backwards Compatible with games that let us be bad and meet another of Australia’s best gamers, Phil Day, the world Galaga champ!

43. The Christmas Special! Feat: Left 4 Dead 2 & The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

Aired: 12/14/2009

It’s the end of the year which means it’s time for a Christmas special! Along with handing out our yearly best of awards we find time to review a heap of games, including Left 4 Dead 2, Lego Rock Band, Band Hero, James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game, The Saboteur, Rush Rush Rally Racing, Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues & The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Phew, that’s a lot of games! Plus, Rei investigates how gaming can be the greatest gift to those in need, and we take a look back through the past decade of gaming!