Xplay – Season 1
Episodes
'MLB Slugfest 20-04,' 'Raven Shield,' 'Tao Feng'
Welcome to the first edition of "X-Play." In our premiere we'll take a look at the over-the-top baseball title "MLB Slugfest 20-04." It's arcade-style action on the diamond. We'll also bring you some fists of fury with "Tao Feng" for the Xbox, and we'll review the latest Tom Clancy title, "Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield." Read on for the full schedule of this "X-Play" episode. Features Training Day: Adam learns the secrets of the SWAT at the recent "Raven Shield" event. 'Battlefield 1942' Rant - Fellow "Battlefield 1942" players, come together. Heed our words, and we can achieve the Holy Grail of online gaming - an idiot free multiplayer experience. Reviews 'MLB Slugfest 20-04' (PS2) 'Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus' (Xbox) 'Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield' (PC)
'MVP Baseball 2003,' 'Batman: Dark Tomorrow,' 'Auto Modellista'
'King of Route 66,' 'Primal,' 'Delta Force: Blackhawk Down'
'UFC Tapout 2,' 'WWE Crush Hour,' 'Clock Tower 3'
'Furious Karting,' 'Dynasty Warriors 4,' 'State of Emergency'
'Def Jam Vendetta,' 'Run Like Hell,' 'Red Faction II'
"Everquest" fans in Las Vegas; "Devastation" and ultimate gaming box
PC only show; "Shadowbane" and "Postal 2" reviews, plus cheat codes for real life
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb in one of their earliest episodes, dedicated entirely to gaming on the Personal Computer. Reviews for Postal 2, Shadowbane, Tropico 2 and Grom: Terror in Tibet abound, as well as a special expose with TechTV's Robert Heron on the best gaming PCs you can buy!
Review of "Star Wars Clone Wars" and review of "Moto GP 3"
Street racing with "Midtown Madness" and "Midnight Club 2"
'Burnout 2,' 'IndyCar Series,' 'V-Rally 3'
'X-Play' at E3 2003 -- Episode One
'X-Play' at E3 2003 -- Episode Two
'Resident Evil Dead Aim,' 'Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride'
'NBA Street Vol. 2,' 'Galactic Civilizations' Reviews
In this episode of "X-Play" we break out the B-ball and the old-school short shorts to play hoops with "NBA Street Vol. 2." Then we travel to the far reaches of the universe to explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in "Galactic Civilizations."
A Cel-shaded Shooter, 'Ultimate Muscle,' and the Virtual World of '.hack'
Latest 'Wolfenstein' and 'Castlevania' Reviewed
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Hulk"
Make Your Sims Famous With 'Superstar,' 'Silent Line: Armored Core' Previewed
Co-op Play With 'Brute Force,' 'Dino Crisis 3' Previewed
"Eve Online" and "Arc the Lad"
'Wario Ware Inc.' for the GBA; 'Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter' Review
'Big Mutha Truckers' Reviewed, 'Jak II' and 'Breed' Previewed
Watch previews of 'Metal Gear Solid Snake'
'The Haunted Mansion' Previewed, 'Unlimited SaGa' Reviewed; Beach Volleyball
Blow Things Up With 'Advance Wars 2,' 'Sonic Adventure DX,' and 'Alter Echo'
'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City' (PC) Reviewed; 'Billy Hatcher' (GCN) Previewed
Adam and Morgan review Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PC) and Bloody Roar Extreme (Xbox) and preview Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg (GCN) and Rogue Ops (GCN/PS2). Also featured is the infamous "fudge" incident, with Intern Kevin checking out cool cars at Laguna Seca.
Games We're Excited About, Bunny Bash With 'Whiplash,' and 'Alter Echo' Review
'Wario World' Reviewed, Dive Deep With 'Aquanox 2'
Monkey Around With 'Ape Escape 2,' 'Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando' Previewed
Angelina Jolie Talks About Next 'Tomb Raider' Movie, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Game
'Arc the Lad' and 'Neverwinter Nights' Expansion Reviewed
Make Your Own Arcade Cabinet and 'Sphinx' Preview
Full Trailers of ‘Halo 2,’ ‘Starcraft Ghost,’ ‘Fable,’ and More
On this all-preview episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan check out trailers and game footage for Halo 2 (Xbox), the never-released Starcraft Ghost (PS2), Fable (Xbox), Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (PC) and Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (PS2).
'Star Wars Galaxies,' 'Warcraft III' Expansion, and Ulala on the GBA
'X-Play' Extras Morgan channels Ulala Watch these outtakes from the "Space Channel 5" review. Intern Racing: Uncut Watch a few extras from the intern racing feature. More 'X-Play' Extras Watch more of our screw ups. Plus, download the Maximum Tricycling and Walking Unlimited video. Reviews 'Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided' (PC) 'Warcraft III: Frozen Throne' (PC) 'Space Channel 5: Ulala's Cosmic Attack' (GBA) 'K-1 World Grand Prix' (PS2)
'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,' 'Legacy of Goku II,' and 'Aquaman'
'F1 Careeer Challenge' reviewed and 'I Ninja' previewed; Adam goes to GenCon
On this episode of X-Play, Adam checks out GenCon, Adam and Morgan preview Dungeons & Dragons Heroes (Xbox) and I-Ninja (PS2), and review F1 Career Challenge (PS2) and Naval Ops: Warship Gunner (PS2).
'NFL Blitz Pro,' and Project Gotham Racing 2'
Adam and Morgan review Charlie's Angels (GCN) and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Wrath of Darkhul King' (GBA), and preview NFL Blitz Pro (PS2), Civilization III: Conquests (PC) and Project Gotham Racing 2 (Xbox). 'X-Play' Extras' Morgan the Demon Slayer Morgan does her best Buffy impersonation in these outtakes.
The Freakfest of 'Silent Hill 3,' 'Starsky & Hutch,' 'NCAA Football 2004'
Adam and Morgan review Silent Hill 3 (PS2) and NCAA Football 2004 (GCN), preview Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (Xbox) and Starsky & Hutch (PS2), and bring us the trailer for Jame Bond 007: Everything or Nothing (Xbox).
Comic-Con, 'Boktai,' 'MGS: Twin Snakes'
'Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour,' 'Ultimate Muscle,' 'Mega Man'
In a rare turn of events, on this episode Adam and Morgan review three Gamecube titles beginning with the return of Kinnikuman in 'Ultimate Muscle: Legends Vs. New Generation,' Adam gets an aneurysm from 'MegaMan Network Transmission,' and we return to the mushroom kingdom with 'Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour.' We're also treated to previews for a pair of Playstation 2 titles with Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior and Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest.
'Prince of Persia,' 'Madden NFL 2004,' 'NBA Jam'
’NFL Fever 2004,’ ‘Ghost Recon: Island Thunder,’ and ‘Top Spin Tennis’
On this episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review NFL Fever 2004 (Xbox) and Ghost Recon: Island Thunder (Xbox), preview Top Spin (Xbox) and bring us a trailer for Balder's Gate: Dark Alliance II (PS2/Xbox). Shane Satterfield also pops in to talk about football games and Adam and Morgan go out into the woods to shoot each other.
'AquaNox 2,' 'Syberia,' 'Links 2004,' 'Tennis Masters Series 2003'
On today's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Aquanox 2: Revelation (PC), Tennis Masters Series 2003 (Xbox) and Syberia (Xbox), as well as preview Links 2004 (Xbox) and Secret Weapons Over Normandy (PS2).
'Spy Hunter 2,' 'Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction,' QuakeCon 2003
Grab your Bawls and get ready for tonight's episode of X-Play. Adam and Morgan review Choplifter: Crisis Shield (PS2) and Aliens Vs. Predator: Extinction (Xbox), preview Otogi: Myth of Demons (Xbox) and Spy Hunter 2 (PS2), and Morgan visits QuakeCon 2003 to get the inside scoop on Doom 3.
Fix PS2 Disc Read Errors and 'Chaos Legion' Review
On tonight's episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb review Chaos Legion (PS2) and Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire (GBA), preview the soon-to-be cancelled Black 9 (Xbox) along with the not-yet-released Gamecube version of The Hobbit (GCN), and check in with TechTV's Lab Rat, Robert Heron, to find out why your PS2 keeps breaking down.
Great Games Overlooked, 'Pitfall Harry,' and 'Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution'
Features Great Games Overlooked Play these three sleeper hits and you won't be disappointed. Morgan at FanimeCon 2003 Morgan looks into the connection between anime and videogames as she does a little anime shopping. Reviews 'Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution' (PS2)
'Castlevania,' 'RoadKill,' 'NBA Inside Drive 2004' Previews
On today's "all all all preview" episode, Adam and Morgan check out Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (PS2), NBA Inside Drive 2004 (Xbox), Roadkill (Xbox), Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (Xbox) and Freestyle Street Soccer (Xbox).
Games We’re Excited About, Bunny Bash With ‘Whiplash,’ and ‘Alter Echo’ Review
On this episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Alter Echo (Xbox) and Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII (PS2), preview Whip Lash (PS2), Adam brings us a exciting expose on animal testing while X-Play Investigates, we check out a game stunt for GTA 3 from Jordon S. of Palm Springs, and catch of glimpse of games that X-Play are excited about.
'Bad Camera Angles, ‘Time Crisis 3’ and ‘Chaser’ Reviews'
On today's X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Chaser (PC), Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader (PC), Time Crisis 3 (PS2), preview Ultimate Beach Soccer (Xbox) and Adam find himself trapped at TechTV when bad camera angles strike!
'Games Your Mama Wouldn’t Like: ‘GTA: Vice City,’ ‘Postal 2,’ and More'
On today's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan check out such nefarious violence-inducing, hooligan-indoctrinating, counter-revolutionary games as Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus (Xbox), Postal 2 (PC), Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix (Xbox), Def Jam Vendetta (PS2) and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PC).
’Soul Calibur II,’ ‘Beyond Good & Evil,’ and More
On today's episode, Adam and Morgan review Soul Calibur II (GCN) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2) and NFL Gameday 2004 (PS2), and preview both Beyond Good & Evil (PS2) and live play Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III - Rebel Strike (GCN).
'F-Zero GX,' 'Tron 2.0,' Game Inventions, and More
On today's episode, Adam has another aneurysm playing F-Zero GX (GCN), we get reviews of Tron 2.0 (PC) and Freekstyle (GBA), a preview of Star Trek: Shattered Universe (PS2), we jump into the X-Play Lab for X-Plentions! and Intern Chris stops by.
'Celebrity Deathmatch,' 'Backyard Wrestling,' 'Ghost Master'
On tonight's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Republic: The Revolution (PC), Cold Zero (PC) and Ghost Master (PC), preview Celebrity Deathmatch (PS2) and Backyard Wrestling: Don’t Try This at Home (PS2), plus we get some insider info from Sony’s Gamer’s Day.
’P.N.03’ and ‘Final Fantasy Tactics Advance’ Reviewed
On this episode… Adam and Morgan review P.N.03 [Product Number 3] (GCN), Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (GBA), NCAA Game Breaker 2004 (PS2) and check out trailers for Nosfuratu: The Wrath of Malanchi (PC), Kingdom Hearts II (PS2) and the animated Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children movie.
’X-Play’ at Tokyo Game Show 2003
On tonight's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan travel to Japan for TGS 2003. Adam sings with a bear. Morgan gets slimed. There is much fun to be had.
Japanese Gaming Culture
Hung over from their coverage of the Tokyo Game Show 2003, Adam and Morgan check out what's going on in Japan, visiting game stores and Polyphony Studios. Morgan gets addicted to Pachinko. Adam discovers dating sims and anime porn games. Both get mesmerized by a machine that can wash and dry clothes. And horny bunnies return.
'Legacy of Kain: Defiance,' 'Amped 2,' '.hack Outbreak,' and More
On tonight's episode of X-Play, the sequelitis bug hits when Adam and Morgan review Lethal Skies II (PS2), Legacy of Kain: Defiance (PS2) .hack//Outbreak [part 3] (PS2) and Mortal Kombat: Tournament Edition (GBA) and preview Amped 2 (Xbox). Meanwhile, Adam 2.0, the sequel to Adam Sessler, has arrived.
Freak Out With 'Fatal Frame 2' and Latest 'Buffy' Game
On this episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Disgaea: Hour of Darkness (PS2) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds (Xbox), preview Bloody Roar 4 (PS2) and Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly (PS2) and Morgan goes to a gun shop and shoots up some stuff.
'SOCOM II' and 'WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain' Previews
On this episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Homeworld 2 (PC) and NASCAR Thunder 2004 (PS2), preview WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain (PS2) and SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs (PS2), and Adam hits the streets (or sidewalks) to find out which games (and potentially girls) THE PEOPLE like.
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'The Simpsons: Hit & Run'
Reviews 'The Simpson: Hit & Run' (PS2) 'Futurama' (PS2) 'Voodoo Vince' (Xbox) 'XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association' (PS2) Previews 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (PS2)
SWAT: Global Strike Team review and preview of new Final Fantasy
On tonight's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan bring reviews of Rogue Ops (PS2), SWAT: Global Strike Team (Xbox), Savage: The Battle for Newerth (PC) and preview Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (GCN), and we are serenaded by Morgan to the likes of Karaoke Revolution (PS2). Adam also sings (I think ?) and also gets drunk. Not necessarily in that order.
'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004,' 'Neighbors From Hell,' 'Rainbow Six 3'
On today's episode, Adam and Morgan review Neighbors from Hell (PC), Heaven and Hell: Live and Let Die (PC) and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 (GCN), preview Rainbow Six 3 (Xbox), and we get a look at some third party controllers and another look at the Final Fantasy: Advent Children movie trailer.
Interview with creators of new Kingdom Hearts 2; Otogi review
On this episode, Adam and Morgan bring up reviews of Dynasty Warriors 4 (Xbox), Otogi: Myth of Demons (Xbox) and Starsky & Hutch (Xbox), a preview of Maximo vs. Army of Zin (PS2). Morgan also interviews Tetsyra Nomura, director of Kingdom Hearts II (PS2) and we find out why Adam is happy.
New Dino Crisis 3 review; Best-looking games out there
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return with their most Nazi-smashing, Soviet-striking, Dino-jetpacking episode yet in this SHAKY CAM extravaganza featuring reviews of Dino Crisis 3 (Xbox), Freedom Fighters (GCN), previews of Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma (PS2), Commandos 3: Destination Berlin (PS2), and some all-around good looking games, including Metroid Prime (GCN), The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GCN), Silent Hill 3 (PS2) and Syberia (Xbox).
Adam's Favorite Scary Game, 'Silent Hill 3,' 'Clock Tower 3,' and More
On this spooktacular episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Silent Hill 3 (PS2), Resident Evil: Dead Aim (PS2), Clock Tower 3 (PS2) Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis (Xbox), and Adam gives us the inside scoop on Aliens versus Predator 2 (PC).
'WWE Wrestlemania XIX,' 'NHL 2004,' 'NBA Jam'
On today's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review NBA Jam (Xbox), NHL 2004 (Xbox), Grooverider: Slot Car Thunder (Xbox), WWE Wrestlemania XIX (GCN), Morgan hits the STAPLES Center with the LA Clippers' Quentin Richardson and Laura Swisher gets into a fight.
'Jedi Academy,' 'Road Kill,' 'Spawn,' and More
On tonight's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (PC), RoadKill (Xbox), Gladius (Xbox), preview Spawn: Armageddon (PS2) and Morgan harnesses her... uh... what's the thing Spock does again? Anyway...get your Hyperactive powers on.
'Counter-Strike,' 'kill.switch,' and More
Coming up... Adam and Morgan bring us reviews of ESPN NHL Hockey (PS2), NHL Hitz Pro (PS2), kill.switch (Xbox) and Anarchy Online: Shadowlands (PC), plus a preview of Counter-Strike (Xbox).
'Jak II,' 'Castlevania: Lament of Innocence,' 'DDRMAX2'
On tonight's episode, Adam and Morgan review Jak II (PS2), Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (PS2), Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes (Xbox), DDRMAX2 - Dance Dance Revolution (PS2) and Intern Kevin [The Human Target] tries out for the Global Gaming League at The Standard.
'Halo,' 'MoHAA: Breakthrough,' 'SimCity 4: Rush Hour'
On tonight's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Halo: Combat Evolved (PC)*, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Breakthrough (PC), Sim City: Rush Hour (PC)* and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (Xbox) and preview Jet Li's Rise to Honor (PS2).
'Max Payne 2,' 'Links 2004,' 'Amped 2'
On today's episode, Adam and Morgan review Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (PC), WWE Raw 2 (Xbox), Backward Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home (PS2), Links 2004 (Xbox), Amped 2 (Xbox) and show you how to find naked ladies
That Chicken Suits You: 'Kya,' 'C&C Generals Zero Hour,' 'Billy Hatcher'
On today's episode, Adam and Morgan review Kirby Air Ride (GCN), Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg (GCN), Kya: Dark Lineage (PS2), Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour (PC) and Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (PS2).
Viewtiful Show: ''Viewtiful Joe,' 'Ratchet & Clank Going Commando,' and More
Adam and Morgan Review 'Viewtiful Joe' and 'Ratchet & Clank Going Commando,' and More
Best Sports Games Available
Which games did X-Play think were the best sports games of 2003? Well, buddy, you either have to watch the episode to find out...ummm...or you can read the list that follows this blurb. But trust us, it's MUCH better on the TV.
X Play's' Nondenominational Holiday Gift Guide
'Tis the season on this very special episode of X-Play, where Adam and Morgan tell all you selfish bastards what their top picks for the Playstation 2, Xbox, Gamecube, GBA, PC and multi-platformers for the holiday season are.
Rebel, Rebel: 'Rebel Strike,' 'Beyond Good & Evil,' 'SSX 3,' and more
On tonight's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Star Wars: Rebel Strike - Rogue Squadron III (GCN), Grabbed by the Ghoulies (Xbox), Beyond Good & Evil (PS2), Tak and the Power of JuJu (PS2) and SSX 3 (PS2).
Thuggish Ruggish: 'Tony Hawk's Underground,' 'ESPN NBA Basketball,' and More
On this episode, Adam and Morgan review Tony Hawk's Underground (PS2), NBA ShootOut 2004 (PS2) and ESPN NBA Baseketball (Xbox), preview Need for Speed Underground (PS2) and X-Play Investigates the darker side of professional gaming.
The Wrath of Con
On tonight's episode of X-Play, we venture into the first annual X-Con Convention with Adam and Morgan as they look back at QuakeCon 2003, Gen Con 2003, Comic-Con 2003 and FanimeCon 2003.
The Sands of Crime: 'Prince of Persia,' 'Call of Duty,' 'True Crime Streets of LA'
Today on X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Xbox), Call of Duty (PC), Top Spin (Xbox), SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs (PS2) and True Crime: Streets of LA (Xbox).
Lord of the Licenses: ’LOTR: The Return of the King,’ ‘The Sims: Makin’ Magic,’ and More
On tonight's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Xbox), Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup (PS2), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PS2), The Sims: Makin' Magic (PS2) and Secret Weapons Over Normandy (Xbox).
Here Comes the Painfully Dressed Host: 'XIII,' 'SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain,' and More
Adam Sessler plays dress-up to talk to Adam West in Hollywood. Once your sight returns, you'll be treated to reviews of XIII, WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain, Conflict Desert Storm II, The Sims: Makin' Magic and Armed and Dangerous.
Mario Double Dose!!: 'Mario Kart: Double Dash!!,' 'Medal of Honor: Rising Sun'
On tonight's episode, Adam and Morgan review Medal of Honor: Rising Sun (Xbox), Mario Party (GCN), Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (GCN), and Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (GCN). Also, Adam hits the streets to find out what THE GAMERS like to play and we discover that you too can play Mario Kart ONLINE! Just head over to TechTV.com to find out how!
Butterfly Kisses: 'Fatal Frame II,' 'Project Gotham Racing II,' and More
On today's episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Project Gotham Racing II (Xbox), Whiplash (Xbox), The Hobbit (GCN), Crash Nitro Kart (GBA) and Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly (PS2).
New Car Smell: 'Need For Speed Underground,' Spy Hunter 2,' and More
Today on X-Play, Adam and Morgan review Need for Speed: Underground (Xbox), NFL Blitz Pro (PS2), Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown (PS2), Spy Hunter 2 (PS2), and Adam goes drifting.
'Final Fantasy X-2,' 'Manhunt,' and More
On tonight's episode, Adam and Morgan bring you reviews of SIX games, including Manhunt (PS2), I-Ninja (PS2), Legacy of Kain: Defiance (Xbox), Splinter Cell (NGage) and Red Faction (NGage) and Final Fantasy X-2 (PS2).
Best of X Play
On tonight's episode of X-Play, we look back at the year that was with some of Adam and Morgan's favorite moments. Adam joins up with Ubisoft to tactically shoot people, then Adam and Morgan hit the beach for the hot volleyball action, Adam goes kart racing, Morgan hits the basketball court, and Adam goes LARPing.
Best Games of 2003
On tonight's season finale awards special, Adam and Morgan present the Best Games of 2003.