TE writes: "Stalin vs. Martians is a game that takes delight in being absurd and unconventional - dare I say, "revolutionary"? That much is obvious from the opening video - upon first being asked to stand for the national anthem, I expected a standard opening cutscene. You know, where the Soviet national anthem would be, say, interrupted by an invasion of aliens as per the game's premise. Nope! It was just the full national anthem, at least three minutes long."
Robert Grosso writes, "Plumbers Don't Wear Ties is getting a re-release. For some reason. I don't get it either, but here is an excuse to mention six terrible games in a list."
BeefJack: "In 2009, a bizarre, often dreadful but strangely endearing strategy game called STALIN VS. MARTIANS caused a minor stir. Then it vanished from sale, almost immediately. What happened to the game, and a promised polished-up re-release? We speak to developer Alexander Shcherbakov to find out…"
The 2009 GameStooge Awards continue with the fifth part of the Awards – the worst games of 2009, as well as the best mobile games.
Best iPhone Game: Zen Bound
Best Mobile Game: Townsmen 6: Revolution
Biggest Disappointment: The Conduit
Most Dead on Arrival: Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust
Worst Digital Game: NBA Unrivaled
Worst Game: Terminator Salvation
