Phill Cameron from Gamasutra writes:
"Extremely wacky PC real-time strategy game Stalin Vs Martians may well be remembered more for its viral marketing more than it will for being a fun RTS about saving Russia from an alien invasion.
It's hard to ignore a dancing dictator, and it's even harder to ignore him when it's Russian pop he's dancing to. The game moves away from tradition, focusing more on satire and humor than anything else, so it's fitting that the creators are just as intelligent and funny as their game.
In this interview, we spoke to developer Dreamlore's Alexander Shcherbakov (also credited are Black Wing Foundation and N-Lore) about why the decided to make a game about saving the world from an alien invasion, what possessed them to stick a 4 minute rendition of the Soviet anthem at the beginning of the game, and, uh, whether they liked cats..."
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
