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A show about retro video games and odd hardware by Clint Basinger.

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101 Episodes

  • Wrap Up [December 2012]
    E1
    Wrap Up [December 2012]
  • Oddware - WORM Magneto-optical Disk Drive
    E2
    Oddware - WORM Magneto-optical Disk DriveOnce an alternative to high capacity hard drives, this forgotten storage medium has nothing to do with dirt-loving annelids. An overview of WORM and magneto-optical disk drives!
  • Sid Meier's Civilization - DOS PC Game Review
    E3
    Sid Meier's Civilization - DOS PC Game ReviewThe timeless turn-based 4x strategy classic from Microprose. Build an empire to stand the test of time! Just one... more... turn.
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 2
    E4
    LGR Plays - The Sims 2Gameplay and commentary on The Sims 2, the 2004 sequel to the original The Sims sandbox people sim game.
  • LGR Plays - Dead Space 3 [Demo]
    E5
    LGR Plays - Dead Space 3 [Demo]Gameplay and first impressions commentary on the demo to Dead Space 3, the third iteration where Isaac Clark lays the smack-down on necromorphs. This video is part of paid promotion for Dead Space 3.
  • Moto Racer - PC Game Review
    E6
    Moto Racer - PC Game ReviewFrom the same developer as Flashback and Fade to Black comes "the greatest racing game of all time". For fast, awesome, 3D-accelerated 90's arcade racing on the PC, look no further than Moto Racer!
  • The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff Review
    E7
    The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff ReviewIs the eighth stuff pack expansion for The Sims 3 worth buying? What exactly does it include? How much disco, rap, and rock can you handle? This snarky review of 70s/80/90s Stuff answers these questions and more.
  • LGR Plays - The War Z (aka Infestation: Survivor Stories)
    E8
    LGR Plays - The War Z (aka Infestation: Survivor Stories)Gameplay and first impressions commentary on War Z v1.0.1, the controversial zombie survival shooter from the producer of Bigs Rigs Over the Road Racing.
  • LGR Plays - Surgeon Simulator 2013
    E9
    LGR Plays - Surgeon Simulator 2013Gameplay and first impressions commentary on Surgeon Simulator 2013, the uh, tentacle arm lung-ripping game from Bossa Studios.
  • Computer Game Catalogs
    E10
    Computer Game CatalogsA relaxed, nostalgic look back at game publisher catalogs of yesteryear. Covering ads from Apogee, Epic Megagames, Activision, Maxis, and LucasArts.
  • Wrap Up [January 2013]
    E11
    Wrap Up [January 2013]
  • Isle of the Dead - DOS PC Game Review
    E12
    Isle of the Dead - DOS PC Game ReviewRainmaker Software's Isle of the Dead is an innovative mix of first-person shooter and point-and-click adventure game. Of course, innovation isn't always a good thing, as it often pops up on lists of the worst PC games of all time.
  • LGR Plays - DCS World (Trying to Fly a P-51D Mustang)
    E13
    LGR Plays - DCS World (Trying to Fly a P-51D Mustang)Gameplay and commentary on DCS World, where I "try" to figure out how to pilot an exceptionally realistic combat flight simulation. It mostly ends in terror.
  • SimCity Series Retrospective
    E14
    SimCity Series RetrospectiveHistory, overview, and opinion on each of the major Sim City games (and many of the minor ones). Covering the classics, the ports, and the forgotten oddities!
  • LGR Plays - Duke Nukem II [Episode I]
    E15
    LGR Plays - Duke Nukem II [Episode I]Livestreamed gameplay and random commentary on the first episode of Duke Nukem 2.
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 3 [Aurora Skies]
    E16
    LGR Plays - The Sims 3 [Aurora Skies]Gameplay and first impressions commentary on The Sims 3, showing the new town Aurora Skies and its hot air balloons creeping over the local pool.
  • How Laziness Sharpens a Pencil
    E17
    How Laziness Sharpens a PencilI got really bored at my old workplace back in 2012. And lazy. *Don't try this at home! I didn't! Tried it at work :)
  • Faery Tale Adventure: Book I - DOS PC Game Review
    E18
    Faery Tale Adventure: Book I - DOS PC Game ReviewFaery Tale Adventure was a pretty notable action adventure title back in the late 1980's. But does it hold up amongst other classic CRPGs that are more easily available today?
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 2: University
    E19
    LGR Plays - The Sims 2: UniversityGameplay and commentary on The Sims 2 University, the game's first expansion pack, featuring random flirting and streaking.
  • System Shock - DOS PC Game Review
    E20
    System Shock - DOS PC Game ReviewNot only a cult classic cyberpunk adventure, but System Shock by Looking Glass is one of the finest MS-DOS games period. Hope you have a pleasant stay on Citadel Station.
  • Wrap Up [February 2013]
    E21
    Wrap Up [February 2013]
  • Making an LGR Episode [Time-lapse]
    E22
    Making an LGR Episode [Time-lapse]A bit of what goes into producing an episode of Lazy Game Reviews. Just four hours of the process shown here, but it usually takes 15-30 hours to make a review depending on the subject matter. Footage is of The Sims 3 Seasons review, shot in November 2012.
  • LGR Plays - Last Half of Darkness Part I
    E23
    LGR Plays - Last Half of Darkness Part ILive-streamed gameplay and commentary on the first episode of The Last Half of Darkness, with both myself and Sarah of Pushing Up Roses.
  • The Sims 3: University Life Review
    E24
    The Sims 3: University Life ReviewIs the ninth expansion pack for TS3 worth buying? What college activities, majors, and new things are included? Find out in this snarky, opinionated review!
  • LGR Plays - Last Half of Darkness Part II
    E25
    LGR Plays - Last Half of Darkness Part IILive-streamed gameplay and commentary on the second episode of The Last Half of Darkness, with both myself and Sarah of Pushing Up Roses.
  • SimCity 2013 Review
    E26
    SimCity 2013 ReviewAfter a decade of waiting, the next SimCity is finally here! From the perspective of a lifelong enthusiast, is it any good? Er, you may want to sit down for this one.
  • Chex Quest - DOS PC Game Review
    E27
    Chex Quest - DOS PC Game ReviewA cereal box prize had no right to be this awesome. Yet here it is: the unrivaled Chex Quest, one of the best (though shortest) Doom clones around!
  • Oddware - Altra Felix Pointing Device
    E28
    Oddware - Altra Felix Pointing DeviceWhat happens when you combine a typical computer mouse and a trackball input device? You get an odd piece of hardware that never caught on.
  • LGR Plays - Last Half of Darkness Part III
    E29
    LGR Plays - Last Half of Darkness Part IIILive-streamed gameplay and commentary on the third episode of The Last Half of Darkness, with both myself and Sarah of Pushing Up Roses.
  • Reader Rabbit - DOS PC Game Review
    E30
    Reader Rabbit - DOS PC Game ReviewIt's Edutainment Month once again! And it's time for some rabbits to get their reading on. Yes, freaking Reader Rabbit, the classic educational game from The Learning Company.
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 2: Nightlife
    E31
    LGR Plays - The Sims 2: NightlifeGameplay and commentary on The Sims 2 Night Life, the game's second expansion pack, featuring awkward dancing and sponge baths.
  • Number Munchers, Word Munchers, Super Munchers - DOS PC Game Review
    E32
    Number Munchers, Word Munchers, Super Munchers - DOS PC Game ReviewEdutainment Month continues with the Munchers series by MECC! Munch math, munch words, munch trivia. Om nom nom.
  • Mario Teaches Typing - DOS PC Game Review
    E33
    Mario Teaches Typing - DOS PC Game ReviewTime for some typing this Edutainment Month, and it's not Mavis Beacon. Nope, it's Mario of Super Mario Bros fame, pressuring you into higher WPMs while disregarding proper typing habits!
  • Land of the Unicorn - DOS PC Game Review
    E34
    Land of the Unicorn - DOS PC Game ReviewThe final game for Edutainment Month 2013 is here: Vocabulary Quest in the Land of the Unicorn by Unicorn Software. And it is... unique.
  • AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable Capture Device Review
    E35
    AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable Capture Device ReviewUnboxing and review of the Live Gamer Portable capture device by AVerMedia.
  • System Requirements Stickers
    E36
    System Requirements StickersA relaxed, nostalgic look back at PC system requirements labels and stickers from games past. Covering stuff from Sierra, Epic Megagames, EA, Maxis, Accolade, Epyx, Bethesda, and more.
  • The Sims 4 Announcement and Info
    E37
    The Sims 4 Announcement and InfoHoly crap, The Sims 4! Here's all the information that's out there on announcement day, such as it is. Plus my own slightly snarky commentary and opinion.
  • LGR Plays - Drunken Robot Pornography
    E38
    LGR Plays - Drunken Robot PornographyGameplay and commentary on the pre-release build of Drunken Robot Pornography, the uh, possibly drunk robotic porn simulation (??) from Dejobaan Games.
  • Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver - PC Game Review
    E39
    Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver - PC Game ReviewTired of playing with real Hot Wheels cars? Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver puts you in the driver seat of real virtual Hot Wheels cars with absurd stunt abilities!
  • Wrap Up [March/April 2013]
    E40
    Wrap Up [March/April 2013]Monthly update on gaming and channel-related topics that came up during the previous... amount of time.
  • LGR Plays - Guns of Icarus Online
    E41
    LGR Plays - Guns of Icarus OnlineGameplay and commentary on Guns of Icarus Online, the steampunk multiplayer dirigible warfare FPS from Muse Games.
  • The Incredible Machine - DOS PC Game Review
    E42
    The Incredible Machine - DOS PC Game ReviewWhere else but The Incredible Machine can you solve physics puzzles using bowling balls, guns, cats, monkeys on stationary bikes, and tiny people? Incredible!
  • LGR Plays - Thunder Wolves
    E43
    LGR Plays - Thunder WolvesGameplay and commentary on Thunder Wolves, an arcade helicopter shooter by Most Wanted Entertainment.
  • After Dark Screensaver Review
    E44
    After Dark Screensaver ReviewFlying Toasters! Can of Worms! Fish! After Dark was unavoidable and awesome in its day, and this video explores the original releases, released on both the Mac and PC.
  • Jones in the Fast Lane - DOS PC Game Review
    E45
    Jones in the Fast Lane - DOS PC Game ReviewIs it a life simulation game? Is it a board game? Probably a little of both, but it's definitely Jones in the Fast Lane by Sierra On-Line!
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 3 [Dragon Valley]
    E46
    LGR Plays - The Sims 3 [Dragon Valley]Gameplay and first impressions commentary on The Sims 3, showing the new town Dragon Valley and its valley of dragons.
  • Jumpman - Atari 8-Bit, PC Game Review
    E47
    Jumpman - Atari 8-Bit, PC Game ReviewNo, it has nothing to do with the original name for Mario, but it is an old-school arcade platform game! Covering the classic games Jumpman, Jumpman Junior, and Jumpman Lives!
  • Wrap Up [May 2013]
    E48
    Wrap Up [May 2013]
  • At E3!
    E49
    At E3!Apologies for the lack of review this week, but seeing as I was at E3 that sort of explains that. Things will be back to normal soon, and an E3 Wrap Up video of sorts is incoming.
  • The Sims 3: Island Paradise Review
    E50
    The Sims 3: Island Paradise ReviewIs the tenth expansion pack for TS3 worth buying? What boats, underwater locations, and new things are included? Find out in this snarky, opinionated review!
  • E3 Wrap Up [June 2013]
    E51
    E3 Wrap Up [June 2013]Monthly update on gaming and channel-related topics that came up during the previous month. Covering news from E3 this month.
  • Joust VGA - DOS PC Game Review
    E52
    Joust VGA - DOS PC Game ReviewOne of those seemingly omnipresent shareware games from the early 90's, Joust VGA by Dave Sharpless is a conversion of the classic Williams arcade game. Dude, knights riding ostriches!
  • Rise of the Triad - DOS PC Game Review
    E53
    Rise of the Triad - DOS PC Game ReviewOne of the more ridiculous first person shooters of the mid-90's, Rise of the Triad has more ludicrous gibs than you can shake a drunk missile at.
  • Pandora's Box - PC Game Review
    E54
    Pandora's Box - PC Game ReviewDesigned by Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov, Pandora's Box may have a nominal connection to original the Greek myth, but it has everything to do with clever logic puzzles!
  • Burgertime - Arcade, INTV, PC Game Review
    E55
    Burgertime - Arcade, INTV, PC Game ReviewBurgers! Time! It's time for Burgertime! Throw pepper in the faces of anthropomorphic food and stomp on ingredients at the arcade, on the Intellivision, and via PC Booter disk.
  • Polaris Tournament Announcement for Guns of Icarus Online
    E56
    Polaris Tournament Announcement for Guns of Icarus OnlineFull video coming by August 6th! Tournament between people from Polaris, including myself, Angry Joe, Yogscast, BedBananas, VideoGameDunkey, Dodger, Jesse Cox, Cry, and more.
  • Battlezone - Arcade, VIC-20, PC, ST Game Review
    E57
    Battlezone - Arcade, VIC-20, PC, ST Game ReviewIt's Arcade August on LGR! First up is Atari's Battlezone, the first-person perspective tank combat game with vector graphics and a sweet dual joystick cabinet.
  • LGR Plays - BeamNG DRIVE [Alpha v0.3]
    E58
    LGR Plays - BeamNG DRIVE [Alpha v0.3]Gameplay and commentary on BeamNG DRIVE, a vehicles physics and collision simulation thing from the creators of Rigs of Rods.
  • Guns of Icarus Online: Polaris RumbleZone!
    E59
    Guns of Icarus Online: Polaris RumbleZone!My point of view of the Polaris Guns of Icarus Rumble Zone, aboard the one and only Shock and Awesome!
  • Arcade Game Copy Protection & DRM
    E60
    Arcade Game Copy Protection & DRMAn overview of copy protection and DRM schemes used in coin-op arcade gaming, covering the most notable and interesting methods from the early 80's on up through today!
  • LGR Plays - The Organ Trail
    E61
    LGR Plays - The Organ TrailLazy Game Reviews and Pushing Up Roses play The Organ Trail Director's Cut: a tongue-in-cheek post-apocalyptic zombie survival road trip simulator thing!
  • LGR Plays - Air Attack [Arcade Game]
    E62
    LGR Plays - Air Attack [Arcade Game]Gameplay and commentary on Air Attack, an arcade shoot-em-up from 1996 with graphics ripped from DOS PC games!
  • Tapper - Arcade, 2600, PC, Apple II Game Review
    E63
    Tapper - Arcade, 2600, PC, Apple II Game ReviewWhether you're serving Budweiser beer, Root Beer, or Mountain Dew, you're sure to have a good time with Tapper, the 1983 arcade classic from Bally Midway!
  • Casino Cop Begins
    E64
    Casino Cop BeginsThis is the beginning of the soon-to-be famous Casino Cop and his trusty companion, Coconut Pizza! Live-streamed on August 11, 2013, featuring myself, Laserfrog, and PushingUpRoses.
  • LGR Plays - Probably Archery
    E65
    LGR Plays - Probably ArcheryGameplay and ridiculous commentary on Probably Archery, probably. Shows both single player and multiplayer bow and arrow mayhem!
  • The Sims 4 Gameplay & Info from Gamescom 2013
    E66
    The Sims 4 Gameplay & Info from Gamescom 2013The newest official word from EA at Gamescom and some recent rumored screenshots. Covers CAS, Build Mode, Emotions! Plus my own snarky commentary and opinion.
  • Hologram Time Traveler - Arcade, PC, DVD Game Review
    E67
    Hologram Time Traveler - Arcade, PC, DVD Game ReviewWhoa, freaking holograms! It's time to get all futuristic up in here with Time Traveler, the holographic arcade game from Sega and the creator of classic Laserdisc game, Dragon's Lair!
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 2: Open for Business
    E68
    LGR Plays - The Sims 2: Open for BusinessGameplay and commentary on The Sims 2 Open For Business, the game's third expansion pack, featuring excess toilet sales and street fights. Live-streamed on August 16, 2013.
  • The Simpsons Arcade Game - Arcade, C64, DOS PC Game Review
    E69
    The Simpsons Arcade Game - Arcade, C64, DOS PC Game ReviewOne of the most-remembered 4 player co-op beat em ups, it's The Simpsons Arcade Game by Konami! Also covers the Commodore 64 and IBM PC home conversions.
  • Space Taxi - Commodore 64 Game Review
    E70
    Space Taxi - Commodore 64 Game ReviewCab drivers in space? Oh yes, that's what you get in this Lunar Lander-like arcade game with a cab fare twist, for the C64 by Muse Software!
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 3 [Country Livin' & Farm Fresh Folk]
    E71
    LGR Plays - The Sims 3 [Country Livin' & Farm Fresh Folk]Gameplay and commentary on The Sims 3, showing the Country Livin' and Farm Fresh Folk sets! Duke Nukem milking cows and collecting eggs for the win.
  • LGR Plays - World of Warplanes
    E72
    LGR Plays - World of WarplanesSign up and play Warplanes for free here, and help support LGR!
  • The Sims 3: Movie Stuff Review
    E73
    The Sims 3: Movie Stuff ReviewIs the ninth stuff pack expansion for The Sims 3 worth buying? What exactly does it include? Is it possible to have too much western, horror, and superhero attire? This snarky review of Movie Stuff answers these questions and more.
  • Oddware - Bernoulli Box Transportable Storage Drive
    E74
    Oddware - Bernoulli Box Transportable Storage DriveOne of the earliest high capacity portable storage mediums, and also one of the most reliable. The Bernoulli drive, the first product by Zip/Jaz drive creators, Iomega!
  • Pizza Worm - DOS PC Game Review
    E75
    Pizza Worm - DOS PC Game ReviewWorms eat pizza?! Dude, I knew it! It's the 1994 freeware Nibbles clone from the one and only Zorlim Software.
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 3 [Midnight Hollow]
    E76
    LGR Plays - The Sims 3 [Midnight Hollow]Gameplay and first impressions commentary on The Sims 3, showing the new town Midnight Hollow and its Open For Business-style expanded gameplay.
  • Jewel Thief - PC Game Review
    E77
    Jewel Thief - PC Game ReviewThe shareware classic Jewel Thief by Servantware. Use a mouse! Steal precious gems! Avoid the outside of your game window!
  • AVerMedia Game Capture HD II - Portable Capture Device Overview
    E78
    AVerMedia Game Capture HD II - Portable Capture Device OverviewUnboxing, commentary, and demonstration of the Game Capture HD 2 capture device by AVerMedia.
  • Halloween Harry (Alien Carnage) - DOS PC Game Review
    E79
    Halloween Harry (Alien Carnage) - DOS PC Game ReviewIf Duke Nukem had a twin separated at birth, it would have been Halloween Harry! Grab your flamethrower and mini-nukes and shoot up aliens, zombies, and all sorts of nasty creatures in Alien Carnage.
  • Monster Bash - DOS PC Game Review
    E80
    Monster Bash - DOS PC Game ReviewYou're 10 year old Johnny Dash and your new puppy has been dognapped by the lord of the underworld! Grab your slingshot and shoot up his monster minions in Monster Bash, from 1993 by Apogee Software.
  • LGR Plays - Carmageddon 2
    E81
    LGR Plays - Carmageddon 2Gameplay and commentary on Carmageddon 2, an absurd combat racer where you can run over pedestrians and wipe out the rest.
  • The Sims 3: Into the Future Review
    E82
    The Sims 3: Into the Future ReviewIs the eleventh (and final) expansion pack for TS3 worth buying? What high tech, robotics, and possible futures are included? Find out in this snarky, opinionated review!
  • LGR Plays - Grand Theft Auto Online
    E83
    LGR Plays - Grand Theft Auto OnlineGameplay and commentary on the multiplayer mode of GTA V. Note: features are changing all the time, so gameplay may not be representative of how it is currently!
  • Harvester - DOS PC Game Review
    E84
    Harvester - DOS PC Game ReviewOne of the more notoriously gory adventure games, Harvester is certainly dark and twisted. But it is a cult favorite for reasons beyond the obvious horror and violence!
  • LGR Plays - Worms Revolution Multiplayer
    E85
    LGR Plays - Worms Revolution MultiplayerGameplay and commentary on Worms Revolution, showing the head-to-head deathmatch mode with Gemini of ADG!
  • Oddware - Disney Sound Source
    E86
    Oddware - Disney Sound SourceOverview, installation, and demonstration of the retro PC sound device known as The Sound Source by Disney. A variant of the Covox Speech Thing.
  • LGR Plays - Skyscraper Simulator--ARGH WTF IS THAT NOISE?!
    E87
    LGR Plays - Skyscraper Simulator--ARGH WTF IS THAT NOISE?!Gameplay and commentary on Skyscraper Simulator. A game that has little to do with simulating skyscrapers themselves, and far more to do with managing construction teams. And noise.
  • Wasteland - DOS PC Game Review
    E88
    Wasteland - DOS PC Game ReviewBefore Fallout, there was Wasteland from Interplay in 1988. And it exploded cRPG gamers' minds like a blood sausage with its post-apocalyptic awesomeness!
  • Wasteland - Part 1
    E89
    Wasteland - Part 1Gameplay and cheeky commentary on Wasteland, the post-apocalyptic role-playing game from Interplay in 1988!
  • LGR Plays - Barbie Super Sports
    E90
    LGR Plays - Barbie Super SportsGameplay and commentary on Barbie Super Sports on the PS1. Yes, seriously. WATER FOUNTAIN.
  • Chip's Challenge - PC Game Review
    E91
    Chip's Challenge - PC Game ReviewSolve logic puzzles to impress Melinda the Mental Marvel in Chip's Challenge! Covers the one from the Microsoft Entertainment Pack, plus the original Atari Lynx game and DOS/Amiga versions.
  • LGR Plays - Bugbear's Next Car Game
    E92
    LGR Plays - Bugbear's Next Car GameGameplay and commentary on the tentatively titled "Next Car Game" by Bugbear Entertainment, creators of Flatout. Covers the v1.01 technology sneak peek.
  • Next Car Game Vehicles JUST WON'T DIE
    E93
    Next Car Game Vehicles JUST WON'T DIEWhat are these engines made of?!
  • LGR Plays - Wasteland - Part 2
    E94
    LGR Plays - Wasteland - Part 2It's time to face THE BUNNY MASTER.
  • Irritating Stick - PS1 Game Review
    E95
    Irritating Stick - PS1 Game ReviewThe stick, it's so IRRITATING!! This is one bizarre, and yes incredibly aggravating, maze game by Saurus and Jaleco for the Sony PlayStation from 1998.
  • Christmas for Windows - Software Review
    E96
    Christmas for Windows - Software ReviewIt's December! That means Christmas LGR! And the first up is the 16-bit software package known as Simple Simon Says: Christmas for Windows '93 revision 2, from Sygenex Inc and TDA Help!
  • LGR Plays - Muri
    E97
    LGR Plays - MuriGameplay and first impressions commentary on Muri, a side-scrolling action platform game from 2013, done in the style of an old school EGA MS-DOS game!
  • Santa Claus in Trouble - PC Game Review
    E98
    Santa Claus in Trouble - PC Game ReviewWant a 3D platformer with a Christmas theme that doesn't suck? Here's my review of the freebie known as Santa Claus in Trouble by Joymania Development! Also covers the sequel, Santa Claus in Trouble... Again!
  • The Sims 3: Roaring Heights Review
    E99
    The Sims 3: Roaring Heights ReviewReview of the downloadable town for The Sims 3: Roaring Heights. What all does this new neighborhood include? Is it worth the cash? Does Duke Nukem enjoy rollercoasters?
  • Snowboard Santa - PC Game Review
    E100
    Snowboard Santa - PC Game ReviewThe reindeer are sick, what is Santa to do? Deliver the presents by snowboard, naturally!
  • LGR Plays - Wasteland - Part 3, Finale
    E101
    LGR Plays - Wasteland - Part 3, FinaleWill LGR get to a doctor in time?!

 

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