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Xplay Season 5: Episode Guide & Ratings

Season 5 Episodes

1. The Holiday Hangover Episode

January 2nd, 200730 min

Adam and Morgan return with a brand new season of X-Play with reviews of X-Men: The Official Game (Xbox 360), Yakuza (PS2), Chibi-Robo (Gamecube) and Saint's Row (Xbox 360), more crappy camera angles and a special appearance by Roger, the Stan Lee experience.

2. The Out Of Five Episode

January 3rd, 200730 min

In this episode, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb give viewers a rundown of the ratings system with five STAR-titles: 50 Cent: Bulletproof (Xbox), Genji: Days of the Blade (PS2), Sid Meier’s Railroads (PC), Dead Rising (X360) and Okami (PS2).

3. The Genre: RPG Episode

January 8th, 200730 min

In this episode, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb present a 5-star Role Playing Game extravaganza featuring Final Fantasy XII (PS2), Dragon’s Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (PS2), The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (X360) and come down with a case of RPG Ridiculopathy!

4. The Genre: Shooters Episode

January 9th, 200730 min

In this episode, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb recap some of their favorite First Person Shooters, including Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3), Halo 2 (Xbox), Half-Life 2: Episode 1 (PC), the Non-First Person Shooter Gears of War (X360), as well as the non-FPS-related adventures of Special Agent Bob and Secret Agent Steve.

5. The Genre: Weird Episode

January 10th, 200730 min

A look at some of the weirdest games ever created, including Giant Beauty, Heavy Metal Thunder, and more.

6. The Winter Games Episode

January 15th, 200730 min

What if it snowed in San Francisco? Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb get ready to bring you winter games on this episode of X-Play with reviews of NHL 2K7 (X360), Scarface: The World Is Yours (Xbox), Torino 2006 (PS2), preview Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (X360), and take a look back at the weirdness of Jonny Moseley Mad Trix for the PS2.

7. The X-Play Origins Episode

January 16th, 200730 min

Adam 2.0 and Morgan Von Webb bring you a review of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA), get a look at Gaming History with Stumpy Hazelton, and cameo flashback appearances from Johnny Xtreme, Special Agent Bob, Secret Agent Steve, Kratos, Patrick Stewart, Ratty (hand puppet), Johnny, Roger the Stan Lee Experience, The Yu-Gi-Oh! Gang, Evil Paul, Julio Del Montalbán, Shad Grim Gravy, the Screaming Intern, Kristin Holt, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb are abound.

8. The Of Guilds, Blitzes, and Duties Episode

January 17th, 200730 min

9. The Blair Schools Us About Comix Episode

January 22nd, 200730 min

With Kristin Holt covering Ultimate Spider-Man on G4 Prime, we arrive at a very special “What If…?” episode of X-Play, wherein we theorize “What if X-Play’s Adam Sessler was replaced by the smokin’-hot Blair Butler ?!?!” ... Well, your dreams are about to be answered in this 4-color, 32 page comic-to-television adaption when Earth-311’s Morgan Webb and Blair recap Marvel Ultimate Alliance, X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, Justice League Heroes and Superman Returns: The Video Game.

10. The 500th Episode

January 23rd, 200730 min

Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return to celebrate their 500th episode with reviews of Fight Night Round 3, Elite Beat Agents, Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II - The Rise of the Witch King. Also featured are a number of clips, throwbacks and montages from previous episodes.

11. The SEAL Force Trauma Episode

January 24th, 200730 min

Reviews of College Hoops 2K7, Trauma Center, RoboBlitz, SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2, and Kirby Squeak Squad, as well as another segment of our world-famous Video Viewermail.

12. The Welcome, Old Friends Episode

January 29th, 200730 min

On today's episode Adam and guest host Kristin Holt review Castelvania: Portrait of Ruin (DS), 1701 A.D. (PC), Sonic The Hedgehog (X360) Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam (Wii) and go over the Top Four Games for JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theorists.

13. The History And Warcraft Episode

January 30th, 200730 min

On today’s episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb present reviews of Brothers in Arms: D-Day (PSP), History Channel - Civil War: A Nation Divided (X360), Super Swing Golf (Wii) and a preview of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC).

14. The You Got Your Gothic In My Elebits Episode

January 31st, 200730 min

Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return for another funfest of games including Elebits (Wii), Star Trek Legacy (X360), Gothic 3 (PC) and Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (X360), and a look at the top four games influenced by Colin Farrell, presented by Schick Quattro TITANIUM... TO THE EXTREME.

15. The X-Play Musical Episode

February 5th, 200730 min

In this episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan make a deal with the devil to create their own video game. Naturally, only good things happen for everyone from this point forward. Also in this episode: SINGING.

16. The Gunpey The Platypus Episode

February 6th, 200730 min

On this episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb bring you reviews of two Xbox Live Arcade games: Assault Heroes (X360) and Small Arms (X360); as well as Gunpei Yokoi-inspired Gunpey (DS), Platypus (PSP), SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals: Combined Assault (PS2) and NFL Street 3 (PS2).

17. The Lethal Slug Episode

February 7th, 200730 min

On today's episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb review the amazingly awesome Metal Slug Anthology (Wii), Spongebob Squarepants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (Wii), Star Wars: Lethal Alliance (PSP), the amazingly awful FarCry Vengeance (Wii), and preview Earth Defense Force 2017 (X360).

18. The We're All Invisible Here Episode

February 12th, 200730 min

In today's episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb review Arthur and the Invisibles (PS2), Luxor: Wrath of Set (PSP), Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Spirit Caller (DS) and Rogue Galaxy (PS2), as well as preview Oneechonbara Vortex (released here as Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad) for the Xbox 360.

19. The C'Mon Nippon Episode

February 13th, 200730 min

Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return for another exciting X-Play episode featuring a review of Heroes of Annihilated Empires for the PC and a preview of Motorstorm for the Playstation 3. You'll also get a rundown of games for fans of The OC such as GTA: San Andreas, Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer, Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico, Fight Club and FlatOut. Watch within 30 minutes of this offer and you'll also receive X-Play Top Five Ever with the Greatest Hoops Players of All Time! But wait, there's more! You'll also get an inside look at X-Play Japan, including a visit from Shad Grimgravy! And keep a lookout for a random appearance of Po-Ken, the G4 Panda!

20. The It's Mii Valentine's Day Episode

February 15th, 200730 min

What sort of madness is this on Valentine's Day!?!? Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return for a Wii-centric episode of X-Play featuring reviews of WarioWare: Smooth Moves and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. As well, Adam and Morgan give us a breakdown of their favorite Virtual Console games, such as Bonk's Adventure (TG16), Sonic the Hedgehog (GEN), The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES), Mario Kart 64 (N64) and Super Mario 64 (N64). Adam and Morgan also run down their least favorite titles for the Virtual Console, such as Pinball (NES), Urban Champion (NES), Soccer (NES), Xevious (NES) and Donky Kong (NES). Is anyone noticing a pattern here? Additionally, X-Play gives us an expose on the world of the Mii.

21. The Kill Your American Idols Episode

February 19th, 200730 min

Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return with reviews of Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express (PC), Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All (DS), Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol (PS2), Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS), and a preview of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Assault Warfighter 2 (X360).

22. The Sam, Max, Hammers, and Cracks Episode

February 20th, 200730 min

In this episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb bring us reviews of Sam & Max: Episodes 1-3 (PC), Warhammer: Battle for Atluma (PSP), Crackdown (X360) and a preview of Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (PC). We also get to check out some of X-Play's favorite Guilty Pleasures, like Dead or Alive X-Treme 2 (X360), Dynasty Warriors 5 (PS2), Animal Crossings: Wild World (DS) and Super Princess Peach (DS).

23. The Pimp My Ninja Episode

February 21st, 200730 min

In this episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb head on down to Pimp City to bring you reviews of Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja (DS), Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony (PSP) and Pimp My Ride (X360), as well as a preview of Dewy's Adventure (Wii)* , look to find an actual ninja a job and check out the top four characters that need a shave, brought to you by Schick!

24. The Legend of Burger King Episode

February 26th, 200730 min

In this episode, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb bring you reviews of The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean (PSP), Konductria (DS), and one whopper of a delicious gaming trilogy with Burger King's Sneak King, Big Bumpin and Pocket Bike Racers (Xbox/360), from BK Games. Adam and Morgan also bring another thrilling retrospective expose into Gay Games and preview of Harker (X360), the later cancelled vampire hunting game from The Collective.

25. The WoW Episode

February 27th, 200730 min

26. The Secrets of the Divine Chicken Episode

February 28th, 200730 min

27. The Virtua Virtua Episode

March 5th, 200730 min

28. The Golden Mullet Episode

March 6th, 200730 min

29. The Supremely Heavy Episode

March 7th, 200730 min

30. The Hour of Pirates Episode

March 12th, 200730 min

Featuring: 'Sid Meier's Pirates' (PSP), 'Battlestations Midway' (X360), ' Hour of Victory' (X360), Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (PSP), Games for Cheap Bastards and Crazy Adam's Import Games.

31. The Look, Ma! I'm on TV! Episode

March 13th, 200730 min

32. The Kratos for President Episode

March 14th, 200730 min

33. The Alien Romance Episode

March 19th, 200730 min

34. The I'll Take Hominid For $1,000, Alex Episode

March 20th, 200730 min

35. The Big, Flaming Skull Episode

March 21st, 200730 min

36. The Diddy Knows Best Episode

March 26th, 200730 min

37. The Let Me Tell You My Life Story Episode

March 27th, 200730 min

Reviews of The Sims: Life Stories, War Front Turning Point, Alien Shooter Vengeance, and more.

38. The Singing in Oblivion Episode

March 28th, 200730 min

39. The Robinsons Are Here Episode

April 2nd, 200730 min

Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return with reviews of Disney's Meet the Robinsons, Gurumin, Europa Universalis III and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 and spoil the ending of Shadow of the Colossus. Also in this episode, Drunk Link picks up a new trade... while Paul Bonanno makes the best of a questionable opportunity.

40. The Hustle and Flow Episode

April 3rd, 200730 min

41. The Chili's 300 Episode

April 4th, 200730 min

Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return for their steeziest episode yet with reviews of 300 (PSP), Silverfall (PC), Chili Con Carnage (PSP), SSX Blur (Wii) and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection (PS3).

42. The Dance, Dance....Goose! Episode

April 9th, 200730 min

Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb get their fanny packs on with reviews of The Sims 2: Seasons (PC), Dance Dance Revolution Universe (X360), Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia (PS2), Pro Stroke Golf: World Tour 2007 (PSP) and Def Jam Icon (X360).

43. The Cops, Cars, Command and Conquer

April 10th, 200730 min

44. The Titans, Gods, and Mafia Dons Episode

April 11th, 200730 min

45. The Shining Hunter Episode

April 16th, 200730 min

46. The Trippiest Games Of All Time Episode

April 20th, 200730 min

It's a very special 4/20 episode of X-Play, as Adam and Morgan explore the trippiest games of all time.

47. The Tiger Tiger Shining Bright Episode

April 23rd, 200730 min

48. 7048

April 24th, 200730 min

49. The Through Fahey's Eyes Episode

April 30th, 200730 min

50. The X-Play Summer Games Preview

May 4th, 200730 min

51. The Patrick Stewart's Star Trek-Tacular Episode

May 7th, 200730 min

52. The Shivering Wheelman Episode

May 8th, 200730 min

53. The Wing And A Puzzle Combo Episode

May 9th, 200730 min

54. The World's SeXXXiest Games Episode

May 14th, 200730 min

55. The Cooking With Dragons Episode

May 15th, 200730 min

56. The Monsters and Vampyres Episode

May 16th, 200730 min

57. 7057

May 17th, 200730 min

58. The What We're Playing Now Episode

May 22nd, 200730 min

59. The X-Play Loves Star Wars Episode

May 25th, 200730 min

60. The Dragonballs and Honeycombs Episode

May 29th, 200730 min

61. The Who Doesn't Love Cake? Episode

May 30th, 200730 min

62. The Blazing Steel Cube Episode

June 4th, 200730 min

63. The X-Play Up All Night Episode

June 5th, 200730 min

64. The C&C Spoiler Factory Episode

June 6th, 200730 min

65. The We'll Tell Your Mom Episode

June 11th, 200730 min

66. The Xtreme Overlord Episode

June 12th, 200730 min

67. The Friendly Neighborhood You-Know-Who Episode

June 13th, 200730 min

68. The Sphere Of The Gods Episode

June 18th, 200730 min

69. The Show At The End Of The World Episode

June 19th, 200730 min

70. The Hack and Crack Episode

June 20th, 200730 min

71. The Capcom Vs. Fairy Godmother Episode

June 25th, 200730 min

72. The Big Summer Franchise Episode

June 26th, 200730 min

73. The Dawn of Innocent Heroes Episode

June 27th, 200730 min

74. The Touch the Dirty Dead Episode

July 17th, 200730 min

75. The Top 10 Out of 5 Episode

July 18th, 200730 min

76. The Of Patriots, Bastards, and High School Episode

July 24th, 200730 min

77. The Sex and Violins Episode

July 25th, 20071 hr

On this special 1-hour episode, Adam and Morgan look at the explosion of sex and violence in video games from Custer's Revenge on the Atari 2600 to modern day cups of Hot Coffee, the rise of Mortal Kombat and the FMV horrors of Night Trap. Pete Wanat, executive producer of The Chronicles of Riddick and Scarface: The World is Yours, and George Jones, editorial director of GamePro, also stop by for one-on-one discussions regarding sex, violence and the industry.

78. The Grim Tomb Odyssey Episode

July 31st, 200730 min

79. The Funniest #@&% Ever Episode

August 1st, 200730 min

80. The Lair of Shadows Episode

August 7th, 200730 min

81. The G-Phoria 2007 Episode

August 8th, 200730 min

82. The Dark Metal Brain Episode

August 14th, 200730 min

83. The Fall Sports Preview Episode

August 15th, 200730 min

84. The At The Movies Episode

August 20th, 200730 min

85. The Persian Marvel Episode

August 21st, 200730 min

86. The Vampires Of Juarez Episode

August 23rd, 200730 min

87. The Time Ninjas Episode

August 27th, 200730 min

88. The Luminous, Hot, Heavy Brain Episode

August 28th, 200730 min

89. The Gods and Dragons Episode

August 29th, 200730 min

90. The Brothers, Strikers, and Assassins Episode

September 1st, 200730 min

X-Play begins an inquisition of Sword Of The New World: Granado Espada, then looks at Brothers in Arms on the DS. Also reviewed: Mario Strikers Charged and Rainbow 6 Vegas on PSP, Dungeon Runner for the PC, and Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Also, we take an early look with a Quick Hit on Assassin's Creed.

91. Tokyo Game Show ’07: Day 1

September 25th, 200730 min

92. Tokyo Game Show ’07: Day 2

September 26th, 200730 min

93. The Heroes and Dragons Episode

October 1st, 200730 min

Take to the skies on fire-breathing lizards as X-Play dishes out reviews for Lair, Warrior Orochi, Brain Age 2, Fatal Inertia, MegaMan Starforce Dragon, and Heroes of Mana.

94. The Samus Boogie Episode

October 2nd, 200730 min

95. The Divine Blade Episode

October 4th, 200730 min

96. The Space Jam Episode

October 8th, 200730 min

97. The Sequel Episode: Volume 3 Part 2

October 9th, 200730 min

98. The skate. or Die Episode

October 10th, 200730 min

99. The Thrills and Kills Episode

October 15th, 200730 min

100. The Orange Box Special

October 16th, 200730 min

101. The Donkey Show Episode

October 17th, 200730 min

102. The Ultra-Violence Episode

October 22nd, 200730 min

103. The Super Sonic Episode

October 23rd, 200730 min

104. The Adorable Nintendo Episode

October 24th, 200730 min

105. The Timeshifting Empires Episode

October 29th, 200730 min

106. X-Play's Ratchet and Clank Future Episode

October 30th, 200730 min

107. Top 10 Greatest Videogame Monsters

October 31st, 200730 min

108. 7108

November 6th, 200730 min

109. 7109

November 7th, 200730 min

110. The Forced Responsibility Episode

November 8th, 200730 min

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Jan 3, 2006
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Jan 4, 2005
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Jan 12, 2004
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Apr 28, 2003
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