Thinking Inside the Box

Prepare for the horror... A horrific plague breaks out, and mobs of zombies are roaming throughout the tri-state area, killing people at random. You play Jack, a simple farmer who must rise beyond fear and battle your way through hordes of terrifying undead who are bent on spreading the zombie plague. You encounter a mysterious man named Mr. Kaufman who has established Fiddler's Green, a fortified city that holds the last of the living. He has offered you a special job with an exceptional reward. An offer that is too good to turn down, but will you live long enough to reap the rewards?

In this year's very special community-voted Halloween special episode, we dive deep into the depths of Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights. Oh no! The Mastermind has kidnapped Mystery Inc! It's up to Scooby-Doo to search for his lost friends. Guide Scooby through 12 huge levels that include a creepy mansion, a spooky cave, a ghostly graveyard, and a perilous pier. Help Scooby search for clues, avoid Classic Scooby-Doo monsters, use wacky inventions, eat Scooby Snacks', and gather groovy power-ups. Do you have what it takes to foil the Mastermind's plan to rid the world of Mystery Inc?

Learn the ways of the Wild West as a bounty hunter seeking vengeance. Red Dead Revolver tells the story of Red, a man on a mission to kill General Diego--the rogue Mexican general who murdered Red's family for gold. As Red, you'll have a variety of weapons to choose from, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, and dynamite. Dusty towns, windswept prairies, rugged saloons--the game integrates all of the elements of a classic Western movie.

Volvo: Drive For Life lets players test drive the S40, S60R, and XC90 V8. First each car must be driven on a special test track that demonstrates a unique safety/control feature of each vehicle. Afterwards each car can be modified with a paint job, rims, and interior package and driven on a special track: a highway that winds along the beach and cliffs for the S40, a snowy mountain pass for the XC90 V8, and a race circuit for the S60R. Also included are crash test videos and promotional videos for each of the three cars.

Operation Surma is a stealth action game that puts the player in the role of the top-secret government agent Ethan Hunt, with settings based on the Mission Impossible movies. The story does not follow any of the movies, nor does the main character resemble Tom Cruise; however, everything else, from various gadgets and disguising is present. Following the story, the player will unfold many mysteries behind the ICE Worm virus developed by the Surma Corporation that makes them only one step to global domination and will have to prevent that from happening using any means necessary.

The creators of the original Medal of Honor take you back to explore the time of the Vietnam war. Playing as marine Dean Shepard, you travel through lush terrains and exotic landscapes to lead your AI controlled squad through jungles, tunnels and hooches while battling the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong.

James Sutherland's life is shattered when his young wife Mary suffers a tragic death. Three years later, a mysterious letter arrives from Mary, beckoning him to return to their sanctuary of memories, the dark realm of Silent Hill. Now James must go back to that special place to uncover the truth, unaware that the answers he seeks may require the ultimate sacrifice.

Grab your surfboard and head out for some gnarly waves with this Tony Hawk-esk surfing game featuring, gorgeous water effects, expansive and challenging career mode, a selection of 13 surfers to choose from, and the ability to test your skills by completing the 80 different challenges throughout your career in 9 unique locations.

Here we have one of the first racers developed for the original Xbox and the first simulation-oriented racing game, featuring an innovative twist, "Kudos." A point system to reward you for clean and daring driving, as well as a slew of features including tracks and cars to race on and in while listening to the robust soundtrack tailored to each region!

On this bonus Halloween special episode we dive into Rare's first game for the original Xbox showing once again they can make a memorable and nostalgia inducing story built with strong characters, graphics, and an expansive single player experience.

The first fighting game introduced for the Xbox continuing the acclaimed series with this impressive graphical and well controlled game featuring a decent cast of characters interactive multistage environments and a decent selection of modes to fight in.

Following on from the success of THPS2, the original Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 saw a re-release on the Xbox with additional content and unlockable bonuses, including five new levels and improved graphics boasting an exciting and feature packed system link and local multiplayer with so much content youll spend hours enjoying this title solo or with friends.

In Test Drive Off-Road Wide Open, off-road racing takes a detour through nature's badlands. The wilderness is your playground for 13 licensed trucks such as Hummer, Dodge T-Rex, Ford Bronco, and more. Avoid rockslides, waterfalls, and volcanoes as you tear up three countrysides--each featuring over 10 races and events. Speed through checkpoints in three gameplay modes--Circuit, A-B, and Blitz--against tough competition on rough terrain. The road to off-road supremacy goes through towering jumps, high-speed trucks, and shortcuts.

Fuzion Frenzy & Mad Dash Racing! Fuzion frenzy an all out edge of your seat sweat inducing competitive party game made specifically for 4 player anarchy, then Mad Dash Racing, another 4 player party/ racing game with a small story to follow, fiercely competitive single player mode that packs a unique fully licensed sound track and an entertaining challenge mode.

Here we have Dark Summit, A Very unique snowboarding game with an interesting and engaging story! We follow the main character Naya as she snow boards Mt.Garrick completing missions to earn lift points in order to gain access to new and exciting areas as well as performing a plethora of tricks to earn money for upgrades while dodging the slow patrol minions of Chief O'leary in her mission to uncover the dark secret they have been hiding at the summit. Yet another pleasant surprise entry that were confident just may classify as a runner up for hidden gem.

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is a 2001 video game, released for the Xbox. It is the third game made by Oddworld Inhabitants, the second chapter of the Oddworld Quintology, following Abe's Oddysee, and the third overall Oddworld game.

With a huge Selection of drivers tracks and events these two games will supply you with hours of enjoyment! especially with the addition of multiplayer! Local in Nascar Thunder, and system link as well as local in Nascar Heat.

A vehicular warfare game with a toon twist boasting plenty of action to satisfy a party of 1-4 as a fast paced thrilling competitive tooth and nail experience!

Arctic Thunder a wacky wild arcade racer set in the snowy slopes with tons of crazy tricks, riders, sleds, and weapons to keep you on the edge of your seat from the start to the finish.

Shrek, A very abstract licensed title from the original story line filled with wacky elements and levels with a fair selection of unique missions to complete.

Airforce Delta Storm. A unique fighter jet combat sim launch title for the original xbox.

This week we dive into 4x4 Evo 2! A surprisingly detailed off-road racer filled with plenty of content and hilarious named competitive A.I to keep you on the edge of your seat. Come listen as we break down this game in our officially ranked in depth review.