The BEST episodes of X-Play season 5
Every episode of X-Play season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of X-Play season 5!
Once known as GameSpot TV (1998-2000) and Extended Play (2000-2002), X-Play is a show for all things video game related. Each episode features reviews and previews for all the latest games. Stick around, It's game time!
#1 - The Capcom Vs. Fairy Godmother Episode
Season 5 - Episode 71 - Aired 6/25/2007
Reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End for the Wii, SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters, Fairy Godmother Tycoon, and Mortal Kombat: Armegeddon. Also, X-Play Investigates Emotionally Detached Characters, an X-Treme Close Up on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and a discussion about whether or not the best games for the PlayStation 3 are on the way.
#2 - The Persian Marvel Episode
Season 5 - Episode 85 - Aired 8/21/2007
X-Play devours Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer, throws The Sims 2: Pets a bone. Also reviewed: Prince Of Persia Classic on the Xbox 360, and Tenchu Z. Also, a look at the Marvel Trading Card Game, a Quick Hit on Super Mario Galaxy, and a list of the best Mario games of all time.
#3 - The At The Movies Episode
Season 5 - Episode 84 - Aired 8/20/2007
Grab your popcorn and save an aisle seat, as X-Play goes to the movies! Game reviews include Spiderman 3, Pirates of the Caribbean and Transformers, as well as a look at Ratatouille and Harry Potter. Get your summer flix fix here.
#4 - The Fall Sports Preview Episode
Season 5 - Episode 83 - Aired 8/15/2007
An hour-long special taking a long, hard look at all things sports in gaming, including the making of Madden 2008; Footage from THQ's WWE Smackdowndown VS. Raw 2008. Previews of Tiger Woods 08, NBA Live 08, NHL 2k8 and FIFA 08.
#5 - The Dark Metal Brain Episode
Season 5 - Episode 82 - Aired 8/14/2007
Reviews of Dragonball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu, Wartech, Big Brain Academy Wii Degree, Pac Man Championship Edition, and The Darkness. Also, a Quick Hit on Metal Gear Solid 4, and a look back at the MGS franchise.
#6 - The G-Phoria 2007 Episode
Season 5 - Episode 81 - Aired 8/8/2007
It's time for G-Phoria, the original videogame award show created for gamers by gamers, giving them the power to decide which games, characters, and systems are the best of the best. Some games include Gears of War, Guitar Hero II, God of War II, and many, many more.
#7 - The Lair of Shadows Episode
Season 5 - Episode 80 - Aired 8/7/2007
Reviews of Crush, Diner Dash: Sizzle and Serve, Hot Shot Tennis, Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground, and Shadowrun, along with a look at Lair, and a new edition of Spoiler Theater featuring Nightshade.
#8 - The Funniest #@&% Ever Episode
Season 5 - Episode 79 - Aired 8/1/2007
X-Play talks humor in videogames including a look at the Top 5 Funniest Games. But that's not all...there will be original videos, commentary, and some of the funniest #@&% you're likely to see on X-Play for a long, long time.
#9 - The Grim Tomb Odyssey Episode
Season 5 - Episode 78 - Aired 7/31/2007
Reviews of Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos, Etrian Odyssey, GrimGrimoire, and Mario Party 8, as well as an X-Treme Close-Up on Clive Barker's Jericho, and a new edition of Spoiler Theatre, this time focusing on LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy.
#10 - The Sex and Violins Episode
Season 5 - Episode 77 - Aired 7/25/2007
A special look at the most 'mature' games available; X-Play investigates the hot topic of violence in videogames, as well as some of the most controversial sexual content to be had.
#11 - The Of Patriots, Bastards, and High School Episode
Season 5 - Episode 76 - Aired 7/24/2007
Reviews of Brooktown High: Senior Year, Forza Motorsport 2, and Death Jr. as well as a look at educational games, an X-Treme Closeup of Call of Duty 4, a discussion of World War 2 games, and another episode of Games for Cheap Bastards.
#12 - The Touch the Dirty Dead Episode
Season 5 - Episode 74 - Aired 7/17/2007
Reviews of Atelier Iris 3, Touch the Dead, Tamagotchi Party On, Naruto Ninja Council 3, and DiRT. Also, an investigation of ninja games and another episode of X-Play Spoiler Theater for Shinobi.
#13 - The Dawn of Innocent Heroes Episode
Season 5 - Episode 73 - Aired 6/27/2007
Reviews of Dawn of Mana, Code Lyonoko, Carcassonne, and Innocent Life. Also, a preview of No More Heroes, as well as an X-Treme Close Up on Eternal Sonata.
#14 - The Big Summer Franchise Episode
Season 5 - Episode 72 - Aired 6/26/2007
Reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World\'s End for the DS and Shrek the 3rd. Also, X-Play Investigates Live Action Cutscenes, another edition of Spoiler Theater, this time with Hitman: Blood: Money, an edition of Games for Cheap Bastards, and an X-Treme Close Up on Halo 3.
#15 - The Time Ninjas Episode
Season 5 - Episode 87 - Aired 8/27/2007
Tune in for X-Play's review of Overlord, Project Sylpheed, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, and Guitar Hero 2: 80's Edition, as well as a Quick Hit looking at Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Project Sylpheed (Xb0x360)2/5 Overlord(Xbox360)4/5 Final Fantasy II(PSP)3/5 Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s(PS2)3/5 Ninja Gaiden Sigma(PS3)4/5 Time Ace(DS)2/5
#16 - The Hack and Crack Episode
Season 5 - Episode 70 - Aired 6/20/2007
Reviews of .hack//G.U. Vol.2//Reminisce and Driver '76, as well as an X-Treme Closeup on Devil May Cry 4, a Spotlight on Crackdown, and a discussion about the first games of the new generation of gaming.
#17 - The Show At The End Of The World Episode
Season 5 - Episode 69 - Aired 6/19/2007
Reviews of MLB 07 The Show, Catan, Calling All Cars, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, as well as an X-Treme Closeup on Final Fantasy, Up All Night with God of War, a discussion of smaller games with David Jaffe, and Spoiler Theater: Pirates of the Caribbean.
#18 - The Sphere Of The Gods Episode
Season 5 - Episode 68 - Aired 6/18/2007
Reviews of Heatseeker, Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner, and Odin Sphere, as well as and X-Treme Close Up on Phantom Hour Glass, an investigation of Live Action Acting, an X-Play Flashback of Princess Crown, and Dead Rising in 60 Seconds.
#19 - The Friendly Neighborhood You-Know-Who Episode
Season 5 - Episode 67 - Aired 6/13/2007
Prepare for all things webhead with X-Play's review of Spiderman 3, as well as several funny takes on the Spideyverse. Also, we take an early look at The Darkness.
#20 - The Xtreme Overlord Episode
Season 5 - Episode 66 - Aired 6/12/2007
Reviews of Tokyo Xtreme Drift Racer 2 and Lord of the Rings Online, as well as a preview of...
#21 - The We'll Tell Your Mom Episode
Season 5 - Episode 65 - Aired 6/11/2007
Reviews of Bust-a-Move Bash and Legend of the Dragon, as well as an X-Treme Close Up on GTA4 and...
#22 - The C&C Spoiler Factory Episode
Season 5 - Episode 64 - Aired 6/6/2007
Reviews of Command & Conquer 3 and Catan, as well as a preview of DiRT. Also, an X-Treme Close Up...
#23 - The X-Play Up All Night Episode
Season 5 - Episode 63 - Aired 6/5/2007
Reviews of Sam & Max Eps 4-6, Ancient Wars: Sparta, Chocobo Tales, and F.E.A.R. Also, a look at...
#24 - The Blazing Steel Cube Episode
Season 5 - Episode 62 - Aired 6/4/2007
Reviews of Blazing Angels, Eureka Seven Vol. 2 The New Vision, Steel Horizon, The Cube, and...
#25 - The Who Doesn't Love Cake? Episode
Season 5 - Episode 61 - Aired 5/30/2007
Reviews of Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, Prince of Persia: Rival Swords, Raiden III, Cake Mania, and The...