Xplay - Season 1

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'MLB Slugfest 20-04,' 'Raven Shield,' 'Tao Feng'

1 - 'MLB Slugfest 20-04,' 'Raven Shield,' 'Tao Feng'

Air Date: April 28, 2003

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'

2 - 'MVP Baseball 2003,' 'Batman: Dark Tomorrow,' 'Auto Modellista'

Air Date: April 10, 2003

'King of Route 66,' 'Primal,' 'Delta Force: Blackhawk Down'

3 - 'King of Route 66,' 'Primal,' 'Delta Force: Blackhawk Down'

Air Date: April 14, 2003

'UFC Tapout 2,' 'WWE Crush Hour,' 'Clock Tower 3'

4 - 'UFC Tapout 2,' 'WWE Crush Hour,' 'Clock Tower 3'

Air Date: April 16, 2003

'Furious Karting,' 'Dynasty Warriors 4,' 'State of Emergency'

5 - 'Furious Karting,' 'Dynasty Warriors 4,' 'State of Emergency'

Air Date: April 18, 2003

'Def Jam Vendetta,' 'Run Like Hell,' 'Red Faction II'

6 - 'Def Jam Vendetta,' 'Run Like Hell,' 'Red Faction II'

Air Date: April 22, 2003

"Everquest" fans in Las Vegas; "Devastation" and ultimate gaming box

7 - "Everquest" fans in Las Vegas; "Devastation" and ultimate gaming box

Air Date: April 24, 2003

PC only show; "Shadowbane" and "Postal 2" reviews, plus cheat codes for real life

8 - PC only show; "Shadowbane" and "Postal 2" reviews, plus cheat codes for real life

Air Date: May 8, 2003

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"

9 - Review of "Star Wars Clone Wars" and review of "Moto GP 3"

Air Date: May 1, 2003

Street racing with "Midtown Madness" and "Midnight Club 2"

10 - Street racing with "Midtown Madness" and "Midnight Club 2"

Air Date: May 5, 2003

'Burnout 2,' 'IndyCar Series,' 'V-Rally 3'

11 - 'Burnout 2,' 'IndyCar Series,' 'V-Rally 3'

Air Date: May 7, 2003

'X-Play' at E3 2003 -- Episode One

12 - 'X-Play' at E3 2003 -- Episode One

Air Date: May 9, 2003

'X-Play' at E3 2003 -- Episode Two

13 - 'X-Play' at E3 2003 -- Episode Two

Air Date: May 13, 2003

'Resident Evil Dead Aim,' 'Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride'

17 - 'Resident Evil Dead Aim,' 'Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride'

Air Date: May 23, 2003

'NBA Street Vol. 2,' 'Galactic Civilizations' Reviews

18 - 'NBA Street Vol. 2,' 'Galactic Civilizations' Reviews

Air Date: June 4, 2003

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'

20 - A Cel-shaded Shooter, 'Ultimate Muscle,' and the Virtual World of '.hack'

Air Date: May 30, 2003

Latest 'Wolfenstein' and 'Castlevania' Reviewed

21 - Latest 'Wolfenstein' and 'Castlevania' Reviewed

Air Date: June 2, 2003

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Hulk"

22 - "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Hulk"

Air Date: June 3, 2003

Make Your Sims Famous With 'Superstar,' 'Silent Line: Armored Core' Previewed

23 - Make Your Sims Famous With 'Superstar,' 'Silent Line: Armored Core' Previewed

Air Date: June 4, 2003

Co-op Play With 'Brute Force,' 'Dino Crisis 3' Previewed

24 - Co-op Play With 'Brute Force,' 'Dino Crisis 3' Previewed

Air Date: June 6, 2003

"Eve Online" and "Arc the Lad"

25 - "Eve Online" and "Arc the Lad"

Air Date: June 9, 2003

'Wario Ware Inc.' for the GBA; 'Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter' Review

26 - 'Wario Ware Inc.' for the GBA; 'Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter' Review

Air Date: June 11, 2003

'Big Mutha Truckers' Reviewed, 'Jak II' and 'Breed' Previewed

27 - 'Big Mutha Truckers' Reviewed, 'Jak II' and 'Breed' Previewed

Air Date: June 12, 2003

Watch previews of 'Metal Gear Solid Snake'

28 - Watch previews of 'Metal Gear Solid Snake'

Air Date: June 13, 2003

'The Haunted Mansion' Previewed, 'Unlimited SaGa' Reviewed; Beach Volleyball

29 - 'The Haunted Mansion' Previewed, 'Unlimited SaGa' Reviewed; Beach Volleyball

Air Date: June 16, 2003

Blow Things Up With 'Advance Wars 2,' 'Sonic Adventure DX,' and 'Alter Echo'

30 - Blow Things Up With 'Advance Wars 2,' 'Sonic Adventure DX,' and 'Alter Echo'

Air Date: June 18, 2003

'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City' (PC) Reviewed; 'Billy Hatcher' (GCN) Previewed

31 - 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City' (PC) Reviewed; 'Billy Hatcher' (GCN) Previewed

Air Date: July 6, 2003

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

32 - Games We're Excited About, Bunny Bash With 'Whiplash,' and 'Alter Echo' Review

Air Date: June 20, 2003

'Wario World' Reviewed, Dive Deep With 'Aquanox 2'

33 - 'Wario World' Reviewed, Dive Deep With 'Aquanox 2'

Air Date: June 23, 2003

Monkey Around With 'Ape Escape 2,' 'Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando' Previewed

34 - Monkey Around With 'Ape Escape 2,' 'Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando' Previewed

Air Date: June 24, 2003

Angelina Jolie Talks About Next 'Tomb Raider' Movie, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Game

35 - Angelina Jolie Talks About Next 'Tomb Raider' Movie, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Game

Air Date: June 26, 2003

'Arc the Lad' and 'Neverwinter Nights' Expansion Reviewed

36 - 'Arc the Lad' and 'Neverwinter Nights' Expansion Reviewed

Air Date: June 27, 2003

Make Your Own Arcade Cabinet and 'Sphinx' Preview

37 - Make Your Own Arcade Cabinet and 'Sphinx' Preview

Air Date: June 30, 2003

Full Trailers of ‘Halo 2,’ ‘Starcraft Ghost,’ ‘Fable,’ and More

39 - Full Trailers of ‘Halo 2,’ ‘Starcraft Ghost,’ ‘Fable,’ and More

Air Date: August 4, 2003

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

40 - 'Star Wars Galaxies,' 'Warcraft III' Expansion, and Ulala on the GBA

Air Date: August 6, 2003

'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'

41 - 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,' 'Legacy of Goku II,' and 'Aquaman'

Air Date: July 9, 2003

'F1 Careeer Challenge' reviewed and 'I Ninja' previewed; Adam goes to GenCon

42 - 'F1 Careeer Challenge' reviewed and 'I Ninja' previewed; Adam goes to GenCon

Air Date: August 12, 2003

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'

43 - 'NFL Blitz Pro,' and Project Gotham Racing 2'

Air Date: August 13, 2003

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'

44 - The Freakfest of 'Silent Hill 3,' 'Starsky & Hutch,' 'NCAA Football 2004'

Air Date: August 14, 2003

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'

45 - Comic-Con, 'Boktai,' 'MGS: Twin Snakes'

Air Date: July 16, 2003

'Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour,' 'Ultimate Muscle,' 'Mega Man'

46 - 'Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour,' 'Ultimate Muscle,' 'Mega Man'

Air Date: August 18, 2003

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'

47 - 'Prince of Persia,' 'Madden NFL 2004,' 'NBA Jam'

Air Date: July 22, 2003

’NFL Fever 2004,’ ‘Ghost Recon: Island Thunder,’ and ‘Top Spin Tennis’

48 - ’NFL Fever 2004,’ ‘Ghost Recon: Island Thunder,’ and ‘Top Spin Tennis’

Air Date: August 26, 2003

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'

49 - 'AquaNox 2,' 'Syberia,' 'Links 2004,' 'Tennis Masters Series 2003'

Air Date: August 27, 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

50 - 'Spy Hunter 2,' 'Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction,' QuakeCon 2003

Air Date: August 28, 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

51 - Fix PS2 Disc Read Errors and 'Chaos Legion' Review

Air Date: September 15, 2003

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'

52 - Great Games Overlooked, 'Pitfall Harry,' and 'Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution'

Air Date: September 16, 2003

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

53 - 'Castlevania,' 'RoadKill,' 'NBA Inside Drive 2004' Previews

Air Date: September 18, 2003

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

54 - Games We’re Excited About, Bunny Bash With ‘Whiplash,’ and ‘Alter Echo’ Review

Air Date: September 23, 2003

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'

55 - 'Bad Camera Angles, ‘Time Crisis 3’ and ‘Chaser’ Reviews'

Air Date: September 24, 2003

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'

56 - 'Games Your Mama Wouldn’t Like: ‘GTA: Vice City,’ ‘Postal 2,’ and More'

Air Date: September 25, 2003

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

57 - ’Soul Calibur II,’ ‘Beyond Good & Evil,’ and More

Air Date: September 29, 2003

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

58 - 'F-Zero GX,' 'Tron 2.0,' Game Inventions, and More

Air Date: September 30, 2003

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'

59 - 'Celebrity Deathmatch,' 'Backyard Wrestling,' 'Ghost Master'

Air Date: October 1, 2003

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

60 - ’P.N.03’ and ‘Final Fantasy Tactics Advance’ Reviewed

Air Date: October 7, 2003

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

61 - ’X-Play’ at Tokyo Game Show 2003

Air Date: October 8, 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

62 - Japanese Gaming Culture

Air Date: October 9, 2003

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

63 - 'Legacy of Kain: Defiance,' 'Amped 2,' '.hack Outbreak,' and More

Air Date: October 13, 2003

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

64 - Freak Out With 'Fatal Frame 2' and Latest 'Buffy' Game

Air Date: October 15, 2003

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

65 - 'SOCOM II' and 'WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain' Previews

Air Date: October 16, 2003

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'

66 - 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'The Simpsons: Hit & Run'

Air Date: October 20, 2003

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

67 - SWAT: Global Strike Team review and preview of new Final Fantasy

Air Date: October 21, 2003

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'

68 - 'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004,' 'Neighbors From Hell,' 'Rainbow Six 3'

Air Date: October 23, 2003

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

69 - Interview with creators of new Kingdom Hearts 2; Otogi review

Air Date: October 27, 2003

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

70 - New Dino Crisis 3 review; Best-looking games out there

Air Date: October 28, 2003

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

71 - Adam's Favorite Scary Game, 'Silent Hill 3,' 'Clock Tower 3,' and More

Air Date: October 7, 2003

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'

72 - 'WWE Wrestlemania XIX,' 'NHL 2004,' 'NBA Jam'

Air Date: November 3, 2003

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

73 - 'Jedi Academy,' 'Road Kill,' 'Spawn,' and More

Air Date: November 5, 2003

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

74 - 'Counter-Strike,' 'kill.switch,' and More

Air Date: November 6, 2003

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'

75 - 'Jak II,' 'Castlevania: Lament of Innocence,' 'DDRMAX2'

Air Date: November 10, 2003

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'

76 - 'Halo,' 'MoHAA: Breakthrough,' 'SimCity 4: Rush Hour'

Air Date: November 11, 2003

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'

77 - 'Max Payne 2,' 'Links 2004,' 'Amped 2'

Air Date: November 12, 2003

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'

78 - That Chicken Suits You: 'Kya,' 'C&C Generals Zero Hour,' 'Billy Hatcher'

Air Date: November 17, 2003

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

79 - Viewtiful Show: ''Viewtiful Joe,' 'Ratchet & Clank Going Commando,' and More

Air Date: November 18, 2003

Adam and Morgan Review 'Viewtiful Joe' and 'Ratchet & Clank Going Commando,' and More

Best Sports Games Available

80 - Best Sports Games Available

Air Date: November 19, 2003

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

81 - X Play's' Nondenominational Holiday Gift Guide

Air Date: November 24, 2003

'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

82 - Rebel, Rebel: 'Rebel Strike,' 'Beyond Good & Evil,' 'SSX 3,' and more

Air Date: December 1, 2003

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

83 - Thuggish Ruggish: 'Tony Hawk's Underground,' 'ESPN NBA Basketball,' and More

Air Date: December 2, 2003

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

84 - The Wrath of Con

Air Date: December 3, 2003

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'

85 - The Sands of Crime: 'Prince of Persia,' 'Call of Duty,' 'True Crime Streets of LA'

Air Date: December 8, 2003

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

86 - Lord of the Licenses: ’LOTR: The Return of the King,’ ‘The Sims: Makin’ Magic,’ and More

Air Date: December 9, 2003

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

87 - Here Comes the Painfully Dressed Host: 'XIII,' 'SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain,' and More

Air Date: December 10, 2003

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'

88 - Mario Double Dose!!: 'Mario Kart: Double Dash!!,' 'Medal of Honor: Rising Sun'

Air Date: December 15, 2003

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

89 - Butterfly Kisses: 'Fatal Frame II,' 'Project Gotham Racing II,' and More

Air Date: December 16, 2003

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

90 - New Car Smell: 'Need For Speed Underground,' Spy Hunter 2,' and More

Air Date: December 17, 2003

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

91 - 'Final Fantasy X-2,' 'Manhunt,' and More

Air Date: December 22, 2003

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

92 - Best of X Play

Air Date: December 23, 2003

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

93 - Best Games of 2003

Air Date: December 24, 2003

On tonight's season finale awards special, Adam and Morgan present the Best Games of 2003.

The Best Games of 2003

94 - The Best Games of 2003

Air Date: December 15, 2003

'Soul Calibur II,' 'Beyond Good & Evil,' and More

95 - 'Soul Calibur II,' 'Beyond Good & Evil,' and More

Air Date: December 16, 2003

'F-Zero GX,' 'Tron 2.0,' Game Inventions, and More

96 - 'F-Zero GX,' 'Tron 2.0,' Game Inventions, and More

Air Date: December 18, 2003

'Celebrity Deathmatch,' 'Backyard Wrestling,' 'Ghost Master'

97 - 'Celebrity Deathmatch,' 'Backyard Wrestling,' 'Ghost Master'

Air Date: December 23, 2003

Best of 'X-Play'

98 - Best of 'X-Play'

Air Date: December 29, 2003

'X-Play' Best of 2003 Awards

99 - 'X-Play' Best of 2003 Awards

Air Date: December 30, 2003