Tag Archives: Tag: Licensed Losers

For games based on non-games licenses — most commonly, as tie-in games for film and television properties. That said, these games may also manifest in the form of titles based on toy linesbrands of dog food, and any other number of odd properties to be considered for the video game treatment.

Popeye (2021)

“You’d Better Check Mr. Popeye, Is Your Switch Running Low?”

After a thirteen year hiatus from video games, Popeye the Sailor Man staged his triumphant return to the format… by way of a studio known primarily for pub quiz machines and shovelware software. We break down all the details of this alleged asset flip.

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The Ring: Terror’s Realm

“I Fell Into a Burning Ring of Terror.”

The curse of Sadako Yamamura comes to Sega’s Dreamcast, in one of the most maligned survival horror titles of all time. We finally solve the mystery of its strange narrative — seemingly unrelated to the larger Ring franchise.

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Homie Rollerz

“I Got the World Around My Finger With My Homies, Y’all.”

In which we explore the Homies toy trend of the early aughts, the controversies it ignited, and the infamous Nintendo DS kart racer spun off from it. There’s more to these little plastic guys than meets the eye.

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Top Five: Games Cancelled After Release

It’s not every day that you see game companies voluntarily turn down the opportunity to try and turn a profit where they can, even off of knowingly sub-par products. In this list, we compile five instances of immediate regret on the part of publishers, and their attempts to erase already-released games from history.

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Battle: Los Angeles

“Please, Baby, No More Battles in L.A.”

Cassidy takes developer Saber Interactive to task, for their role in translating an underwhelming action film into a further disappointing first-person shooter. But is their tie-in game the result of misguided ambition, or more conscious carelessness?

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Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon

“It’s the Eye of the Falcon, It’s the Thrill of the Flight.”

How well does Star Wars’ original trilogy fare as presented in GBA 3D? You shouldn’t have to search your feelings too deep for this one, Padawans.

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Tag Team Match: M.U.S.C.L.E.

“M.U.S.C.L.E. Man, I Want to Love You.”

When Kinnikuman crossed the pond to take North American toy shelves by storm, he brought with him a loathsome NES game as well. But does Japan’s appreciation for this oft-maligned cartridge run deeper?

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Pepsi Invaders / Coke Wins

“I’m a Pepsi Invader. Alright, Let’s Conquer the World!”

The story of a secretly-distributed Atari cartridge can now be told! Discover the origins and larger partnership behind an infamous piece of soft drink / video game ephemera.

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GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

“The Rogue With the GoldenEye.”

James Bond will not return in 2004’s release of GoldenEye: Rogue Agent. But how does his franchise fare when he’s not part of the picture?

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Dirty Pair: Project Eden

“Do You Dare to Dirty Pair?”

Guest contributor Ant Cooke of Gaming Hell provides a primer on the loveliest of angels, and their unfortunate foray into the world of Famicom. Once you’ve come this far, you can’t back out!

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