Season 5

E1. Skate 2, Lord of the Rings Conquest, Interpol & Street Fighter IV Challenge

Feb 9, 2009 · 30m

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!

E2. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, Killzone 2 & Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

Feb 16, 2009 · 30m

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.

E3. Halo Wars, Street Fighter IV & Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Feb 23, 2009 · 30m

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!

E4. GTA IV: The Lost and Damned, Flower & Puzzle Quest: Galactrix

Mar 2, 2009 · 30m

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.

E5. Empire: Total War, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. & Overclockers

Mar 9, 2009 · 30m

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!

E6. The Zombie Special! Feat. Resident Evil 5 & Silent Hill: Homecoming

Mar 16, 2009 · 30m

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!

E7. Patapon 2, Codename: Panzers – Cold War & Watchmen: The End Is Nigh

Mar 23, 2009 · 30m

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.

E8. GTA: China Town Wars, Football Manager Live, Stormrise & Resistance: Retribution

Mar 30, 2009 · 30m

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.

E9. The Godfather 2, Wallace & Gromit, Wanted & MadWorld

Apr 6, 2009 · 30m

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!

E10. And Yet It Moves, Wheelman & The History Of Easter Eggs

Apr 13, 2009 · 30m

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.

E11. Afro Samurai, Dishwasher: Dead Samurai & FIFA 09: Ultimate Team

Apr 20, 2009 · 30m

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!

E12. The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena & Flock

Apr 27, 2009 · 30m

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.

E13. X-Men Origins: Wolverine & Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

May 4, 2009 · 30m

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.

E14. Quake Live, Little King’s Story, The Chronicles of Spellborn & The Runes of Magic

May 11, 2009 · 30m

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.

E15. Demigod, Virtua Tennis 2009 & OutRun Online Arcade

May 18, 2009 · 30m

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.

E16. Plants vs Zombies, Killing Floor, UFC 2009 & Guitar Hero: Metallica

May 25, 2009 · 30m

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.

E17. inFAMOUS, Terminator: Salvation & Damnation

Jun 1, 2009 · 30m

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.

E18. The 90’s Special: Feat: Quake & The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Jun 8, 2009 · 30m

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.

E19. The 2009 E3 Report, The Sims 3 & Red Faction: Guerrilla

Jun 15, 2009 · 30m

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!

E20. Ghostbusters: The Video Game & Bionic Commando

Jun 22, 2009 · 30m

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!

E21. Prototype, FUEL & Lego Battles

Jun 29, 2009 · 30m

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…

E22. Blood Bowl & Magic The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers

Jul 6, 2009 · 30m

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.

E23. Fight Night Round 4, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood & Tales Of Monkey Island

Jul 13, 2009 · 30m

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.

E24. Inside Valve Software, ARMA II & Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Jul 20, 2009 · 30m

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!

E25. Battlefield 1943, Battlefield Heroes, Trine, Faerie Solitaire & The Conduit

Jul 27, 2009 · 30m

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.

E26. ‘Splosion Man, Ninja Blade & Madballs in Babo: Invasion

Aug 3, 2009 · 30m

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.

E27. Ashes Cricket 2009, Fat Princess & CSManager

Aug 10, 2009 · 30m

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.

E28. Episode 28

Aug 17, 2009 · 30m

It’s a pugilist’s delight this episode with reviews of The King of Fighters XII and Punch-Out!! Plus, we go Backward compatible on the history of Cross Over games, investigate the rising popularity of a little genre called MOBAs and kick off a the first ever Ask Good Game!

E29. Episode 29 - ZOMG 100th episode!

Aug 24, 2009 · 30m

It’s Good Game’s 100th Episode! And that means one thing, lots of montages! From the games to the goofs, we relive all the best bits. Plus, we go Backward Compatible on ourself and dive into the history of Good Game.

E30. Batman: Arkham Asylum, Wolfenstein & Shadow Complex

Aug 31, 2009 · 30m

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.