2404 writes: "So, I reviewed Stalin vs. Martians, but as Mr. Shcherbakov says below, "the smartest journalists don't rate the game at all." Even though I gave the game a rating (I had to) I felt like I wasn't getting the whole story. So I sent off a pack of questions to the lead designer and producer of SvM, Alexander Shcherbakov. I asked him about the Russian reaction to the game, the perspective on Stalin which informs a game like this, and his plans for the future of the franchise."
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
