The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast

We may have started this podcast as an excuse to revisit retro games, but one game has loomed over our conversations almost every single month: Overwatch. With Overwatch 2 entering our lives a few months ago, we've had plenty of time to let the changes sink in, and reminisce over some of the elements of Overwatch 1 which we find ourselves missing. Given the prominence of Overwatch in our lives, we wanted to spend a full episode at the end of the year looking back on the game we've been dumping countless hours into since 2016. How does Overwatch 2 compare to Overwatch 1? What are some of the changes we like or dislike the most? How much longer do we imagine we'll play this game? Let us know your thoughts, and Happy New Year!Watch our gameplay segments over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcastGet monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePodOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/overwatch-retrospective-overwatch-1-vs-overwatch-2

We spent ALL YEAR talking about video games so for one of our final episodes of the year, we wanted to open up the conversation to include ALL of our favourite things we've experienced in the year 2022.This week we take a page out of Oprah's notebook and count down our 10 favourite things, from movies, to TV, to music... and maybe even a book?Before we get started with the lists, we recap some of the best moments from the Video Game Awards and catch up on our progress with God of War: Ragnarok, and Elden Ring!Let us know your top 10 lists, and if there's anything we missed!Watch our gameplay segments over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcastGet monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePodOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/top-10-releases-from-2022

Hakuna Matata, everyone!This week we decided to venture back to Pride Rock to revisit one of our favourite movie based games of all time: The Lion King on the Sega Genesis!It's up there as one of the most brilliant adaptations of an animated movie, but it's also notoriously difficult. Will our memory serve us correct, or is this game not worth keeping inside the circle of life? Before pouncing on the game, we take some time to talk about our anticipation of High on Life, the brilliance of God of War: Ragnarok, and our most embarrassing gaming icons in Overwatch 2!Watch our gameplay segments over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcastGet monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePodOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/the-lion-king-sega-genesis-review

This week we're breaking down the greatest Video Games based on movies OF ALL TIME!You've all heard the old trope that games based on movies are notoriously trash, but surely that can't mean they're ALL worth avoiding. In fact, we believe some of the best games ever made got their source material from a movie. Sure, there are some stinkers out there like Enter the Matrix, but this week we sit down to remind our listeners of some of the best video games of all time based on movies. Before we get started on our lists, we provide some updates on God of War Ragnarok, and some of our holiday gaming plans!Let us know your lists, or which games we missed!Watch our gameplay segments over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcastGet monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePod Or on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/best-movie-video-games-of-all-time

Sure, God of War: Ragnarok has made Norse Mythology all the rage, but what about the cool, hip side of Christianity? We aim to find out how Christian Theological games stack up with a look at Bible Adventures on the NES!It may have made its way to the Sega Genesis by 2005, but the most interesting story is how the developer Wisdom Tree managed to sell hundreds of thousands of copies of this unlicensed game on the Nintendo Entertainment System without needing to go to confession or say a singled Hail Mary!But before we set off to gather all the animals for the Ark, we check in on Andrew's progress with God of War: Ragnarok, and Mikey gushes about one of his games of the year in The Curse of the Golden Idol!Watch our gameplay segments over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcastGet monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePodOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/bible-adventures-nes-worst-nintendo-game-ever

This week we're not playing any games! That includes "on the podcast" and "in our search for the top 10 greatest video game protagonists of all time!"It's a no-holds-barred conversation about some of the most impactful, most influential, funniest, and most personable player avatars we've ever come across in this medium we know and love. But before we dive into our lists, we take some time to talk about God of War: Ragnarok, Elden Ring, and talk conceptually about what exactly makes a "good" protagonist!Let us know your lists, and who we might have missed!Watch our gameplay segments over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcastGet monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePodOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/top-10-video-game-protagonists-of-all-time

Happy Pokemon week, everyone! With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet hitting the Nintendo Switch this week, we took the opportunity to talk about one of our favourite franchises of all time for over an hour straight! It's Pokemon Pinball on the Gameboy Colour! This was one of Mikey's favourite handheld games as a kid, but we aim to find out if it's just a boring game with a Pokemon skin, or if it actually holds up in the modern day. But before we tilt the pinball table, we take a quiz to find out which pokemon type we are (you can play along here: https://play.nintendo.com/activities/personality-quizzes/what-pokemon-are-you/), discuss the worst pokemon from the original 151, and question why there's a pokemon which crosses over a kangaroo with one of the most notorious warlords of all time!Watch our gameplay segments over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcastGet monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePodOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/pokemon-pinball-review

This week we celebrate our escape from the hell that is RetroGrave by venturing into the bowels of hell in the modern Boomer Shooter darling Proteus! This Bounding Box Software title has been in early access for about 2 years, but finally received an official release and is available now on Xbox Gamepass and Steam! Before finding out whether this modern reimagination of first person classics like Doom, Duke Nukem, and Quake is the game we've always wanted, we talk about some of the initial reviews of God of War: Ragnarok, the most popular games we HAVEN'T liked, and question whether variety in games is always a good thing. Watch our gameplay segments over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/theretrogradepodcastGet monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePodOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/prodeus-review

We saved the best for last in this final week of RetroGrave! Neither of us have ever played a VR horror game, so we figured we'd bring you along with us as we tried out Five Nights at Freddy's first VR game: Help Wanted!While it's technically the 8th major installment in the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise, this entry is actually the HIGHEST rated FNaF game to be released so far. We reviewed the original Five Nights at Freddy's a couple years ago and found it underwhelming, but does the addition of immersive VR change our thoughts?Before putting on our Meta Quest 2 and screaming at Freddy Fazbear, we catch up on our Overwatch 2 progress, and give updates on our other gaming adventures!Watch our gameplaysegments for RetroGrave FOR FREE over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgRemember you can catch video of our gameplaysegments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikey TikTok: @RetrogradePod Or on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/five-nights-at-freddys-vr-help-wanted-review

This week RetroGrave continues as we test out another fan favourite scare simulator in Poppy Playtime! Chapter One released in 2021 and is available for free on Steam, and while MOB Games may have found themselves in the middle of their share of controversy, we aim to find out whether their most infamous game can truly live up to the hype. Join us as we run away from Huggy Wuggy and the rest of the demonic toys in our search for the scariest games this month!But before we re-enter the haunted toy factory, we count down the best selling horror video games of all time!Watch our gameplay segments for RetroGrave FOR FREE over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgRemember you can catch video of our gameplaysegments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyTikTok: @RetrogradePodOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/poppy-playtime-how-scary-is-it-review

This week we continue Retrograve with a game that certainly isn't retro, but is most definitely going to get your skin crawling. It's The Mortuary Assistant!It was developed by the one man team consisting of Brian Clarke and Brian Clarke only over at DarkStone Digital, and let us be the first to tell you: it worked on us. But does the sheer terror that this game instills in us mean that it's necessarily a GOOD GAME? We aim to find that out. Before getting into our thoughts on The Mortuary Assistant, we talk about some of our favourite scary games of all time, and all the ways we're getting into the spookiest month of the year!Catch our gameplay segments for RetroGrave FOR FREE over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgRemember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/the-mortuary-assistant-review-how-scary-is-it

We kick off #Retrograve with one of the more iconic horror videogames of the last decade or so: Slender: The Eight PagesSince we started looking at spooky games, a Slenderman game has been one of the most requested titles, and this one does not disappoint. ...or does it? Just because Slender Man and his legacy creeped us out back then doesn't NECESSARILY mean it'll have the same effect on us 10 years later. We replay the game and find out just how spooky this game still is. But before we set off to the forest to collect some hastily scribbled journal papers, we give some updates on Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Elden Ring, Vampire Survivors, and more!Remember--for the month of October, in celebration of Retrograve, all of our gameplay segments will be posted publicly on YouTube instead of just our patreon channel! Find this week's here: https://youtu.be/9g6uG8idMdoRemember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/slender-the-eight-pages-review

30 years ago the world of video games was changed forever when Ed Boon and Jon Tobias' ground shaking fighting game Mortal Kombat first made its way to arcades. This week we celebrate the Mortal Kombat franchise's 30th anniversary with a look back at Mortal Kombat 2 on the Super Nintendo!Those of you expecting our first episode of Retrograve are going to have to wait one more week because this was too big an event to look past. Instead we talk about the development of one of the most anticipated sequels of all time, and update our progress on Vampire Survivors, Slay the Spire, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Plus, what would OUR fatalities be? Remember you can catch video of our gameplaysegments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/mortal-kombat-2-30th-anniversary

Hang on to your wallets! This week we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus on the Playstation 2!Join us as we sneak back to one of the most iconic stealth platformers of the era, and a mascot game which never seemed to get the attention it deserved. But just because it worked 20 years ago doesn't mean it's still worth playing today. We aim to find out!Before tiptoeing around that topic, we talk about the history of Sucker Punch games, create our wish list for video game remakes, and talk about how Raccoons hold our city hostage. PLUS: we give some advice on a listener's question!Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/sly-cooper-20th-anniversary-review

If you think living through 2020-2022 was an odd experience, wait until you go back to 1997 to play Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee! Believe it or not, this year marks the 25th anniversary of this iconic game and the flagship title from Lorne Lanning's legendary development studio Oddworld Inhabitants. We decided to dust off this classic to find out whether Abe and his friends are still as wildly enjoyable as the day we first met them. Before delving into the game, we talk about some of the news surrounding Overwatch 2, as well as our most anticipated releases for the remainder of 2022!Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/oddworld-abes-oddysee-25th-anniversary-review

Forty years ago, Joust rode onto the arcade scene and brought fresh controls and an entirely wacky concept straight to the mainstream. This week we celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic arcade games of all time by hopping on our giant birds and poking eachother in the head with large sticks. It's Joust!But is this 40 year old icon still worth playing in the modern day? We aim to find out. Before booting up the game, we spend some time catching up on our current gaming habits, and discussing our favourite modern and retro arcade video games of all time!Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/joust-40th-anniversary-review

What's the best game about living Unicycles that you've ever played? If that question captured your interest, you may want to join us this week as we look back at Uniracers by DMA Design--the company which would eventually become Rockstar North!Released in Europe as Unirally, this obscure unicycle stunt racer attained "cult classic" status when its release was jeopardized by a lawsuit brought on by Pixar. We aim to find out if this title deserved more attention, or if it was better off left in the realm of the obscure.Before getting into Uniracers, we catch up on some of our recent gaming habits by questioning the release of Madden 23, and giving our thoughts on the remaster of The Last of Us.Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/uniracers-unirally-review-super-nintendo

This week we rush into Mario Kart 64 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo! We played Super Mario Kart recently on the podcast, and were slightly disappointed by how it held up in the modern day. Surely the jump to 3D will be enough to solidify Mario Kart 64 as one of the best kart racers of all time, right? Tune in to find out! But before we take to Toad's Turnpike we check in on Andrew's thoughts about Madden 23, and see how Mikey's followers are doing in Cult of the Lamb!Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/mario-kart-64-review-mario-kart-30th-anniversary

This week we're changing things up with an in depth look at a modern game: Stray on the PS5!It's BlueTwelve Studio's first game, and they came out of the gate with an incredibly unique take on a platformer/adventure game. But is the unique concept enough to bring this game into the realm of the greats? Join us as we run through the entire story, giving our impressions and a final review before answering some listener questions about the game. Before we get into the game of the week, we give some initial thoughts on Madden 23 and Cult of the Lamb!Let us know if you want more episodes focused solely on modern games!Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/stray-ps5-review-spoilercast

Travel back with us to the one-yard line where it all started as we revisit the first Madden game on home consoles with John Madden Football on the Sega Genesis!Originally joked about by being called "Trip's Folly" (named after Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins), it was a game which was deceptive in its intricacies, and the first fully functioning football video game to incorporate 11 players per team. But just because it's the first doesn't necessarily mean it's the best. We take to the field to find out if this pig skin pioneer is still worth playing against the likes of games like Madden 23. Plus, we talk about the state of the modern Madden franchise, talk Overwatch loot boxes, and explore the history of how Madden almost didn't get made. Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/john-madden-football-review-genesis

Wrap up your hands and start throwing some Psycho Fire! This week we celebrate the beginning of the modern fighting game with 35th Anniversary of Street Fighter! While it did eventually get a few lackluster console ports, the Arcade version is the only one worth remembering. But in comparison to the legacy spawned by Street Fighter 2 on the SNES, is the original entry into the franchise still worth picking up today? Before we take to the streets to punch each other in the head, we talk about our history with fighting games, debate the merits of microtransactions in games like Diablo Immortal, and count down the top 10 highest grossing Capcom games of all time!Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/rayman-psx-review

This week we reattach ourselves to gaming's most popular detatched-limb protagonist with a look back at Michel Ancel and Ubi Soft's Rayman on the Playstation 1! It's a franchise which is often overlooked in the discussion of the most iconic gaming mascots, but in spite of that it's managed to sell millions of copies, and have an average metacritic score across the majority of its mainline games which rivals some of the biggest names in the industry. Before we take off to save the Electoons from Mr. Dark's prison, we take some time to give our predictions for Grand Theft Auto 6, and try a new segment where we have to guess the game based on 3 very vague plot-summarizing sentences! We called it Three (Sen)Ten(ces) to Yum(ight guess the game), but Andrew's not sure it'll stick... Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/Questions, Comments, and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected] Notes: https://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/rayman-psx-review

Buckle up, D-Pads! We're about to demolish, incinerate, and bulldoze a path of destruction through Blast Corps on the N64!It was Rare's first of MANY successful releases developed from the ground up exclusively for the N64, and it kicked off a partnership between the two companies which seemed unbreakable until a surprise purchase of Rare by Microsoft in 2002. But while this game shattered our expectations in 1997, does it still stand strong 25 years later? Before strapping in, we give our impressions on Stray, catch up on progress with The Outer Wilds and Ghost of Tsushima, and talk about the impact of subscription services on the gaming industry. Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/blast-corps-n64-review

This week we take a swift left turn through a pane of glass and ride back to a time 20 years ago when we were enjoying Stuntman on the Playstation 2! It was a game that sort of came and went, but in the process it left a few cult followers in its dust. Well, this week we dust off the classic Reflections Interactive game and figure out whether it's still worth playing 20 years later!But before we get behind the wheel we talk about some of our favourite video game rentals of all time, and catch up on our progress through Ghost of Tsushima, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Outer Wilds. Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/stuntman-ps2-20th-anniversary-review

This week, your prime directives include celebrating Robocop's 35th Anniversary with a look back at the classic NES tie in from 1988! Conveniently, this is coming right on the heels of the new trailer for Robocop: Rogue City!It's one of the most iconic action franchises from the 1980s, and as such it spawned a slew of video game tie ins. Surprisingly, MOST of those games were actually very well received! But can the same be said for fans of Officer Alex James Murphy who want to relive the excitement in the modern day? Before we're set loose on the streets of Detroit, we catch up on our PS Plus gaming with a look at Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, The Overwatch 2 Beta, and more!Some references for this episode were found in the following articles: https://www.eurogamer.net/the-making-of-robocophttps://gamerant.com/robocop-video-games-history-background/Remember you can catch video of our gameplaysegments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]://www.theretrogradepod.com/episodes/donkey-kong-jr-40th-anniversary-review

It's time to hang from vines as we vilify Mario and save Donkey Kong in our Donkey Kong Jr. 40th Anniversary Retrospective!It's not a game either of us had much experience with as kids, but in spite of that it has retained a cult following for its varied levels, departure from the usual Arcade formula, and prominence as the second game in the Donkey Kong franchise. Before setting off to save our dad, we do a deep dive on the fascinating development and history of Donkey Kong Jr, and catch up on our recent gaming habits!Happy 40th Anniversary Donkey Kong Jr.!

Grab your favourite Nunchaku and a pair of Sai because this week we're opening up the love letter to arcarde brawlers Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge!It's a modern game with a retro feel, and we loved every second of it. But before diving into the game we wanted to revisit some of our best memories from past Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games, plus give an update on where we're at with our current gaming habits. Has Mikey progressed through Elden Ring and Rogue Legacy 2? Will Guardians of the Galaxy and the new PS Plus lineup keep Andrew away from MLB The Show?Find Matthew Byrd's article referenced in this week's episode here: https://www.denofgeek.com/games/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-games-shredders-revenge-90s-retrospective/ Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredders-revenge-review

To Infinity, and Beyond! This week we celebrate the launch of Lightyear with a look back at one of the most underrated licensed video games of all time: Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue on the Playstation 1!It also released on the N64 and Dreamcast, but this is widely viewed as the best version. Before taking to Andy's living room to figure out whether or not this game holds up against the likes of modern games, we take some time to discuss our favourite Disney/Pixar games, and catch the listeners up on what we've been playing recently!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikey Or on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/toy-story-2-buzz-lightyear-to-the-rescue-retro-review

With the scope and scale of Jurassic World Dominion stomping into theatres, it may be easy to forget the relatively humble beginnings of the Jurassic Park franchise!This week we find our way back to the park as we dust off Jurassic Park on the Super Nintendo! This video game based on a movie based on a book has very little to do with Spielberg's vision, but in spite of that it has a dedicated fanbase of supporters and apologists. But before diving into the game, we talk our way through the entire catalogue of Jurassic Park video games, and break down our love of the franchise and dinosaurs in general. Is this game too far removed from the original vision of the franchise, or is it worth defending in spite of that?Remember you can catch video of our gameplay segments AND monthly bonus episodes by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/jurassic-park-snes-retro-review

Hey! You! You've wandered into the wrong part of town. Unless you're looking for the part of town where we revisit the SNES retro beat-em-up video game Rival Turf! In that case, join us as we search for a reason why this game was included in Nintendo's recent update of games for the SNES Online platform. But before we take to the streets of LA to beat up every thug that gets in our way, we take a moment to give our impressions on Sonic The Hedgehog 2, and give some examples of what we think constitutes a PERFECT game. Is this Final Fight clone worth checking out in the modern day? Was it EVER worth checking out? Find out this week!Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/rival-turf-retro-review-snes

Can you believe it's been THIRTY YEARS since Yoshi's first self-titled video game? Sure: his appearance in Yoshi on the NES isn't his most iconic entry in gaming... in fact, it's not even as iconic as his relatively minor role in Super Mario World two years earlier... but this is the first and only game simply titled Yoshi. We're joined this week by a gaming historian named Barry Carenza who shares his experiences growing up with now-retro games, and working with Premium Edition Games to help breath a more retro aesthetic into the realm of modern indie games. Happy Anniversary Yoshi!You can find out more about Premium Edition Games by subscribing to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PremiumEditionGamesWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/yoshi-nes-30th-anniversary-retro-review

Strap in, cadets, because this week we celebrate the release of Top Gun: Maverick with a look back at Top Gun: The Second Mission on NES!Believe it or not, the first Top Gun movie spawned over a dozen video games, most of which weren't actually all that great! We're not sure whether or not that'll come as a surprise to anyone, but we wanted to see how a flight combat game would hold up on an 8 bit console. Before taking off we catch up on Disco Elysium, give some initial impressions on Soundfall, and continue talking about Mikey's giant Steam Deck!Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/Top-Gun-2-The-Second-Mission-Retro-Review

It's been 10 long years since we first got to control an aging Max Payne in his pursuit of a kidnapped member of the Bronco family in the phenomenal Max Payne 3!In celebration of this milestone we dusted off our Xbox 360 to see if all the stylized cinematics, gun slinging, and signature bullet time still holds up in the modern day. But before getting to the review, we catch up on Mikey's experience with his Steam Deck, talk about some of our favourite sequels in gaming history, and give our thoughts on the advancement of storytelling in our favourite medium!Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/Max-Payne-3-10th-Anniversary-Review

Enjoy this is bonus episode as a preview to our Patreon account: The Mushroom Club!Our Patreon is where we spend time talking about Movies, TV Shows, hosting drafts, making up competitions, and just generally letting loose and providing some bonus content. It's also where you can get access to each week's full gameplay segments (with video!).You can become a member for $5 per month at www.patreon.com/theretrogradepodcast In this episode we break down all of our thoughts on Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness!

The legacy of video games about running a Lemonade Stand is much more storied than you might expect!Depending on who you ask, calling it a 20 year anniversary for Lemonade Tycoon may be an understatement! The roots of this classic business sim reach all the way back 1979 in a text based adventure on the Apple II called Lemonade Stand, and the version we've all come to know is almost a direct descendent of that game. Today we sit down with a game that managed to blend the education of a Mavis Beacon game with the silly enjoyment of a Roller Coaster Tycoon. Is the recipe still ripe for the modern day, or has our enjoyment of the formula started to melt away?

With the final week of HBO's Winning Time upon us, we wanted to double down on all things Magic Johnson with a look back at one of the first athlete endorsed basketball games: Magic Johnson's Fast Break!Also released as Magic Johnson's Basketball, this bare bones portrayal of hardwood hoops is hardly a game changer, but does that mean it's utterly unplayable? We aim to find out! But before we lace up our sneakers we give our impressions on the Overwatch 2 beta, talk about the Steam Deck, and update progress on Lego Star Wars: Skywalker Saga. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/magic-johnsons-fast-break-review

Nintendo Switch Online is the gift that keeps on giving, and recently they added one of the most iconic platformers from the 90's: Earthworm Jim 2! Way back in the history of this humble video game podcast we revisited the original Earthworm Jim 1 and were surprised by how much we still enjoyed it. By almost all accounts, the sequel improves upon the formula in almost every way. But does that mean that this gem by Shiny Entertainment and Playmates Interactive still holds up in the modern day? Before we unearth the truth, we catch up on the other games we've been playing such as LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Elden Ring, and... Katamari Damacy!? Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/earthworm-jim-2-review

Mosquitos have brought a lot of suffering to the world, but 20 years ago, the adorable Mister Mosquito flew onto the gaming scene and brought with it a taste of gaming "weirdness" which seems to be lacking in 2022. It was a game that left a huge impression on Mikey back when it first came out, but does it still hold up all these years later? We boot out our PS2 to find out!But before we stalk another innocent family, we catch up on the other games we've been playing, and list off some of the strangest games we've ever experienced. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/mister-mosquito-review

As Sonic the Hedgehog 2 speeds into theatres, we figured we'd take the chance to LOOP back to Sonic 2 on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive!Way back in this podcast's history we revisited Sonic 1, and our feelings were somewhat mixed. Will the addition of the spin dash, faster speeds, and the loveable sidekick Miles "Tails" Prower be enough to make this a bona fide classic? Our knuckles are clenched as we aim to find out!But before we set foot in Emerald Hill Zone, we take some time to catch up on MLB The Show 22, Elden Ring, and talk about the incredible development cycle that went into Sonic 2. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-retro-review

What makes MVP Baseball 2005 the UNANIMOUS choice for best baseball video game of all time? This week, with the launch of MLB The Show 22 we aim to find out! When it comes to other sports, there's major debate over which year or series has the greatest entry, but with the MLB games it's hard to argue that MVP Baseball 2005 isn't the greatest entry ever. But before we take to the diamond, we unload our thoughts on the world of sports videogames. Which sports translate most accurately to gaming? Which make the most fun games? Be a Pro versus franchise mode? How do we handle created characters? We also give a quick update on our progress with Elden Ring and the recent release of MLB The Show 22. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/mvp-baseball-2005-retro-review

Back in the late 1990's, "Stealth Action" meant something entirely different than what we've come to know. But that didn't stop Eidetic's Syphon Filter from sprinting onto the scene and busting open an entirely new style of gameplay. We're joined in studio by lifelong gamer and star of the Tubi original movie First Person Shooter Jeremy Walmsley to talk about Syphon Filter, as well as our histories with the stealth genre of video games in general. Where does Syphon Filter rank among the likes of Metal Gear Solid, or Splinter Cell?We also provide some updates on Mikey's playthrough of Elden Ring!You can follow Jeremy on Instagram @JeremyWalmsleyWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/syphon-filter-retro-review

Nintendo fans, rejoice! It's the week of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, so this week we wanted to make sure we DIDN'T forget to focus on one of the most iconic video games of all time: Kirby's Adventure on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). Kirby has proven to be one of our favourite gaming mascots. It's true: Mikey may still have a blood feud with the tiny pink deathball, but there's no denying that his gaming pedigree, particularly in the late 80's, early 90's, is almost unmatched. Before setting off on Kirby's Adventure, we take some time to give our impressions of WWE 2K22, updates on Elden Ring, and more!Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/kirbys-adventure-retro-review

Since WWE 2K22 is back after a year-long hiatus, we thought we'd revisit our passion for retro wrestling games with a look back at WWF: WrestleMania The Arcade Game! It was launched in arcades, and across many home consoles such as the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, but we figured we'd give it a shot in all its glory on the Playstation!It's a perfect excuse to roll up our sleeves and get elbow-deep into our love of vintage WWF. We break down our favourite wrestlers, and some of our best memories. But before the bell rings and we dig into the game, we take some time to update our progress on Elden Ring, Horizon: Forbidden West, and give our expectation on the upcoming WWE 2K22 game!**This episode was recorded prior to the unfortunate news surrounding the health of Scott Hall AKA Razor Ramon. We had a lot to say about him, but those conversations may now seem incomplete in the wake of this news**Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/wwf-wrestlemania-the-arcade-game

With Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson's The Batman finally swooping into theatres this weekend, we figured it was time to dust off one of the classic Batman videogames from a bygone era. There were so many games to choose from, but the heavily stylized, relatively well-received nature of Batman Returns made this one a great option. But just because it was thought of as one of the better licensed games on the Super Nintendo at the time doesn't mean it'll hold up in 2022. With the likes of games such as Arkham Asylum and Arkham Knight gracing our consoles in recent years, is there any room for a generic beat-em-up dressed in a cape and a cowl? Before getting to the gameplay we sit down with our friend Dario (@Brains4BRKFST) to take some time to give our first impressions on Elden Ring, and talk about our favourite Batman properties of all time!Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcast Or visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/batman-returns

It's our 200th episode and we wanted to celebrate by thanking all of our loyal listeners whom we consider to be the building blocks of our community!Wait, did we say "Building Blocks?" That reminds us of QUITE a popular game: Tetris!It's SO popular, in fact, that it's the highest selling video game of all time. This week we explore the international incident caused between The United States and the Soviet Union at the time of its release, and we share some stories of our history playing this classic retro video game on every console from the Gameboy to our modern smart phones. Thanks again for all of your support over these past 4 years! It means the world to know you're all out there listening. Here's to another 200 episodes!Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/tetris

What did Wario ever do to YOU? This week we dig into the legacy of the evil doppleganger of the acrobatic plumber we know as Mario with a look back at Wario's Woods! It originally released in 1994 on NES and the Super Nintendo, but we also dig into an oft-forgotten console add-on called the Stellaview by St. Giga!Before setting off to spend some time in the woods, we talk about some famous video game antagonists which we'd like to see in other games, Mikey updates us on his hunt for an Xbox Series X and his time with Halo: Infinite, and we even question the morality of the Mushroom Kingdom! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/warios-woods

Banjo Kazooie is BACK and more accessible than ever with its release on Nintendo Switch Online.What better time to bring back our friend Riley Little (Video Games Journalist of 10 years contributing to publications such as Screen Rant and Game Rant) to talk about his favourite video game OF ALL TIME!We break down the entire franchise and talk about our experiences playing everything from Banjo-Kazooie, to Banjo-Tooie, to Nuts & Bolts and everything in between. Plus, if you haven't already heard of the controversy surrounding Stop N Swop, buckle up! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/banjo-kazooie

Hi, we're The Retrograde Podcast, and Welcome to Jackass!It's almost impossible to find someone born before the year 2000 who doesn't know what Jackass is, and yet for some reason no one seems to remember that they released a video game in 2007 (in between Jackass 2 and Jackass 3) called Jackass: The Game!This week on the podcast we set out to find out why it was forgotten, and figure out whether it's worth digging back up! Surprisingly, it was voiced by much of the regular cast (Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Preston Lacy, Chris Pontius, etc.) and even included some of their mo-cap!But before breaking our bones on this game, we break down some of our best memories from the series that brought us gems such as The Cup Test, The Toro Totter, and the Poo Cocktail. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/jackass-the-game 

This is a big week for the Pokemaniac in all of us with the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It might be the biggest swing Game Freak and Nintendo have taken in the realm of Pokemon RPGs, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to explore how far this franchise has come!We're taking a bit of a step away from the usual structure to offer full commentary while we play through the first 60 minutes of this game! It's the first Pokemon RPG Mikey has played since Diamond and Pearl, and Andrew's most recent experience was with Pokemon Snap. Have we moved past Pokemon video games in general, or is this our chance to rekindle our old flame? Before starting up we do have a quick Poppa's Purchase, and a preview of our upcoming Mushroom Club episodes!Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/pokemon-legends-arceus

Grab your boards and hit the slopes with us as we carve our way through Snowboard Kids on the N64! Way back in 1998, cart racers reigned supreme, but few franchises took such an interesting leap by borrowing the formula and repurposing it on the slopes! It's a lesser known game, but an absolute cult classic which has been requested several times by our listeners. But just because it's remembered well doesn't mean it still PLAYS well.Before flashing our lift tickets, we do a deep dive on Microsoft's recent acquisition of Blizzard/Activision, plus we get updates on Andrew's progress with Horizon: Zero Dawn (just in time for the release of Horizon: Forbidden West), and explore Mikey's new obsession with Station 11. Watch us on YouTube - including video of the gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkbglFPa8g_Jnhxmw_wiGgJoin us on Twitter: @RetrogradePod, @RetrogradeAndy, @RetrogradeMikeyOr on Instagram: @theretrogradepodcastOr visit our website at www.theretrogradepod.com/E-mails and business inquiries can be sent to [email protected]/episodes/snowboard-kids