The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast

The Retrograders take to the slopes to check out the original SSX! It's also the perfect time to predict some E3 news, and we talk about the most delicious looking food in videogame history. Is this game that started EA Sports Big worthy of its praise, or is it just an avalanche of failure?

We take a trip to the middle of the ocean to revisit the iconic Sega game Ecco The Dolphin! On the journey we break down the Game of Thrones Documentary, talk about the scariest pokemon, and wonder what Death Stranding and Pokemon Sleep are all about. Are we happy that this cult classic manage to surface for air, or should it have stayed trapped in a deep, dark cavern?

This week we crash-test one of the most well-received racing games of all time in Burnout 3: Takedown! We also take a bit of a detour to discuss the games Dead Cells, The Division 2, and Overwatch, and we break down some of the most underrated TV shows currently airing. Is this classic a first place finish, or has it crashed and burned along the way?

We take a break from our regular scheduled programming to bring you a special Bonus Episode where we recap our thoughts on the Game of Thrones finale, and ultimately, the franchise as a whole. Does this show still deserve a spot on the Iron Throne in spite of its rocky finish?

It's a franchise so nice, we had to review it twice! Tune in this week as we take a look at the follow-up to last week's game: NBA Street Volume 2. We also do a deep dive into the pre-finale world of Game of Thrones, we theorize of the two best characters to start a house with in Westeros, and even talk a little basketball for you sports nerds out there. Is the second entry into this iconic franchise capable of reigniting our love of the game? Or is this, too, nothing more than a faded memory?

Midway through the NBA playoffs, we take a look back at NBA Street! Meanwhile, Mikey gushes over Return of the Obra Dinn, Andrew updates us on The Division 2, and we recap our thoughts on Game of Thrones. Is this introduction to over the top, street-inspired basketball still a slam dunk? Or is all that's left on this street a pile of trash?

This week we take a pit stop in the wild world of Diddy Kong Racing! Andrew also catches us up on his progress with The Division 2, and Mikey counters with some updates on Sekiro, just before they discuss the most recent events in Game of Thrones. Is this kart racer worth praising in its own right, or is it doomed to remain in the shadow of Mario Kart.

This week we can't get enough Marvel as we revisit Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the Playstation 2! Andrew also shares his thoughts on The Division 2, and we weigh in on microtransactions in Mortal Kombat 11. Does this throwback to superhero beat-em-ups give us our Marvel fix, or should it be snapped out of existence?

Time to pull off those earmuffs, as we do a deep dive on Avengers: Endgame! There's a huge spoiler warning on this one, so please make sure you've seen the movie before joining us on this special bonus episode! It's time to figure out whether this era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ends with a bang or a whimper!

We dust off Marvel vs. Capcom 2 this week in honour of the end of an era marked by Avengers: Endgame! We also draft our own version of the Avengers, and give our thoughts on the Overwatch: Storm Rising event. Is this iconic 2D nostalgia-fest worth fighting for, or is it nothing more than fan service?

Just in time to reminisce about The Masters, this week retrograde Tiger Woods PGA Tour! We also weigh in on the debate surrounding a mandatory Easy Mode in Sekiro, and count down our personal top 10 most iconic characters in videogame history! Is this franchise, like its namesake, worthy of a comeback? Or has age given it a bad case of the Yips?

This week we're snuck up on by Hitman: Codename 47! We also break down the spicy Bioware and Kotaku feud, argue over whether or not the world needs a new Joker movie, and catch up on some of the abundance games we've been playing lately! Is this iconic stealth game still a hit? Or does it fail in its modern day mission?

This week we enter a lost cavern to in search for the mythical Tomb Raider! We also give our first impressions on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, catch up on MLB 19, and question the current model of annual sport video game franchises. Is this buried treasure worth searching for? Or should it be left buried?

Hot on the tail of its 25th anniversary, this week we look back at Super Metroid for the Super Nintendo! It was also a big week for videogames, with From Software releasing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Google announcing Stadia--their entrance into the gaming world. Is this classic worthy of the oft-ascribed mantle of "Best Game of All Time" or has this one just been imitated too many times in 25 years to remain unique?

It's a look back at the nearly-forgotten game behind the nearly-immortal movie franchise: Mission Impossible! Andrew and Mikey also explore Devil May Cry 5, Celeste, and catch up on some Netflix! Is this dose of digital espionage still world class, or does it deserve to stay in the shadows?

The Retrograders step into a wormhole this week to look back at Portal! Andrew and Mikey also take a look into the upcoming movies March has in store, recap the final Spiderman DLC, and struggle to find time to play Celeste and Devil May Cry 5! Does this genre-bending entry into the stable that Valve built worthy of its praise, or is the only puzzle worth figuring out "How did we ever enjoy this?"

It's a special BONUS episode as The Retrograders recap the 21st entry into the MCU--Captain Marvel! Was this last-minute entry before the much anticipated Avengers: Endgame a worthy member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or does its photon blast burn up upon entry into our atmosphere?

The Retrograders are joined by Screenrant writer Riley Little to take a look back at FPS Behemoth Perfect Dark! We also break down the recent #PokemonDirect, #DetectivePikachu trailer, and get excited about a potential alliance between Microsoft and Nintendo. Should Perfect Dark be left in the shadows of history, or is it one of the Rare games shines in spite of its dated controls?

The Retrograders close off Feb-Boo-Ary strong with the much anticipated Resident Evil 4! We also accurately summarize exactly what happened in the Oscars, consider whether or not it's worth playing Anthem and Apex, and catch up on some new Netflix releases! Was this initial pioneering entry into the over-the-shoulder style of action game simply appreciated for its innovation, only to fall from grace once further iterations and improvements came to market in the years to follow?

It's another chilling Feb-BOO-ary spook-a-thon with Fatal Frame! Andrew and Mikey also each draft a team of classic horror game enemies and pit them against each other in the battle to end all battles! We also run through Oscar Nominations and discover just how much of a scaredy cat Mikey is! Is this game worth talking about almost 20 years later, or are we simply letting a few cheap scares colour the legacy of a game which is otherwise unremarkable?

It's as cold as a Fe-BOO-ary night this week with Manhunt! The Retrograders dust off Rockstar's most controversial title to date. We also recap the best Super Bowl commercials, recommend some new Netflix shows, and find out whether $10 is cheap enough to warrant buying Star Wars Battlefront! Do we still keep this game in our minds because of its notoriety, or because it's a genuinely poignant chapter in the history books of gaming?

The Retrograders get "Silent" on this week's episode with a look back at one of the spookiest Feb-BOO-ary videogames of all time! It's the Konami classic Silent Hill! We also recap the Superbowl, update our progress on Resident Evil 2, and Mikey clarifies the ways in which he ISN'T like Ted Bundy! Is this iconic scary game worth shouting about? Or should its supporters just keep quiet?

It's officially Feb-BOO-ary, and The Retrograders wanted to treat you to something special: a BONUS 'Let's Play' episode of the Resident Evil 2 remake! Andrew and Mikey play through the first hour of the game and get a little bit silly in the process. Could it be the work of The Devil's Lettuce, or just the intoxicating allure of this polished entry into the franchise?

This week The Retrograders start off Feb-BOO-ary a bit ahead of schedule to take a look at the franchise which started Survival Horror, with Resident Evil 2. We also talk about our early experiences with the Resident Evil 2 Remake, judge the Oscar nominations, and suggest the best scary movies out there right now. Is this horror pioneer worth saving, or should it be left to die in a horde of zombies?

This week the Retrograders barge into the living quarters of The Sims, unannounced! We also break down the new Spiderman: Far From Home trailer, and talk about the Resident Evil 2 Demo. Does this genre-bending game have a strong enough foundation to make it worth playing today?

Roll up the sleeves on your blazer, and throw on some fluorescent colours this week as Andrew and Mikey ignore all traffic signs on their drive back to revisit Grand Theft Auto: Vice City! We also talk about the Resident Evil 2 demo, recap the Golden Globes, and get up close and personal with Mikey's prostate! Is it possible that an open-world game from 15 years ago can match up against the modern day entries into the genre?

It's quite a ride this week on The Retrograde when Andrew and Mikey take a look back at one of the most beloved Tycoon games of all time: RollerCoaster Tycoon! Mikey also talks about his new VR headset, and Andrew breaks down Birdbox. The evolution of these games have certainly brought about a much more complicated experience in recent years, but would the more stripped down entries which were so beloved as originals still be worth playing today?

The Retrograders bring in the new year with a banger! Andrew and Mikey take a look back at one of gaming's most iconic franchises with Mega Man 3. Does this game coast on its mythos, or are the mechanics truly worth revisiting? We also count down our top DISAPPOINTMENTS of 2018. Happy New Year Everyone!

It's the classic Conundrum Simulator, Myst this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey take a trip back to their childhood to see if the original Walking Simulator is worth remembering. They also break down their top Holiday Games to catch up on during the break!

Rockstar makes another appearance this week with their controversial title Bully! Is it possible to explore the issues surrounding bullying while taking on the role of a mischief maker? Or does the tone fall flat and just come off as smut? We also geek out over Into the Spiderverse and discuss Epic Games' new competition for Steam!

It's Duke Nukem 3D this week on The Retrograde! Mikey and Andrew Podcasting and Chewing Bubble Gum, and they're all out of bubble gum. Is it possible that, contrary to the wave of nostalgia which often saves our love of older games, the more recent hatred of everything this title represents has actually stained our perception of what was deservedly a triumph in videogames? We also take some time to break down the new Avengers Endgame trailer, and talk about the Overwatch pro Kabaji's most recent challenge!

It's the Dreamcast Classic Jet Grind Radio this week on The Retrograde! Also known as Jet Set Radio, is this vandalism simulator truly a work of art, or should it be scrubbed from the walls to leave space for a new counter-culture crown jewel? We also question how Fallout 76 got made, the impossibility of a Superman game, and whether or not some games are just too darn big!

It's Hot Shots Golf this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey also discuss the Spiderman Turf Wars DLC, catch up on Red Dead Redemption 2, and even cross mediums to discuss some current movie news! Was this reinvention of golf in the digital realm actually a stroke of genius? Or should we condemn these games to the bunkers of history?

Just in time for the Reignited remake, it's the original Spyro the Dragon! Andrew and Mikey also debate the anatomy of Pokemon, catch up on Red Dead Redemption 2, and discuss the future of Overwatch. Is this classic game still flying high? Or will it burn up in the atmosphere upon re-entry into our consciousness?

It's Max Payne this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey slow things down and take an extended bullet-time look back at one of the first games to incorporate slow motion, gunplay, and hard boiled detective narratives into the same game. We also question our excitement for Fallout 76, and give our opinions on the full list of games included in the Playstation Classic. Were we "taken" by this revenge fantasy tale, or is this just another payne-ful memory?

It's Call of Duty this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey reload the classic World War 2 shooter that spawned a mega-franchise. They also discuss the new heroes of Overwatch, and catch up on their progress in Red Dead Redemption 2! Is this war still worth fighting for? Or should this one be left for the history books?

It's the PC juggernaut Doom this SPOOKY week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey battle the demonic forces of hell in this iconic first person shooter from id Software. They also get in the Halloween spirit and talk about their five scariest moments in video game history! Does this classic game suffer from the sands of time, or is this portal to hell worth keeping open?

It's a special BONUS episode of The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey play through the first hour of Red Dead Redemption 2 and give their live impressions! We also discuss our favourite Rockstar games, and nerd out over their most anticipated game in years.

It's Grand Theft Auto 1 on The Retrograde this week! Andrew and Mikey take a look at the PC classic which spawned a mega-franchise. We also discuss then next steps of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the ongoing issues at Rockstar Games including questionable labour tactics and potentially mistreating local game stores. Was this game worth writing home about, or was its subject matter the only thing keeping it in canon?

It's Wave Race 64 this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey take to the open seas to review the original 3D racing title for Nintendo 64. We also take some time to discuss the stellar sales of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, James Gunn joining Suicide Squad 2, and the Overwatch Halloween Event! Is this old school title, like the throttle of a Jet Ski, worth holding onto? Or should we let this memory drift down to the bottom of the ocean to be forgotten forever? Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Wave Race 64.

It's Mario Party this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey take a look back at one of Nintendo's classic multiplayer games to determine whether or not it was ever worth playing! We also dig into the most significant Russian attack on American culture: Star Wars Episode 8, the unreasonable success of Venom, and the potential crash of the videogame industry as a whole! Will this game crap out, or is it worth rolling the dice on once again? Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Mario Party.

It's Twisted Metal this week on The Retrograde! In 2005 it may have seemed reasonable to risk life and limb, climb into a modified car which conveniently embodies everything about your quirky personality, and fight to the death, but can the same be said today? We also discuss the recent closure of Telltale Games, the potential for a Marvel Videogame Universe after Spiderman, and the upcoming Fallout 76 beta! Is this Twisted entry into early Playstation lore worth restoring, or would the idea of turning it on today just be… MENTAL? Find out today when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Twisted Metal.

It's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey throw on our tank tops and turn up the Ska with a look back at one of gaming's biggest trend setters from the 90's. We also take some time to discuss the Overwatch World Cup, gush over Captain Marvel, and question why Venom is being made! Can this game still "kick" it with the best of them, or should we "flip" it the bird and forget about it? Find out this week when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

It's Wolfenstein 3D this week on The Retrograde! Mikey and Andrew simultaneously explore one of World War 2's most famous fictional prisons and the newly pioneered 3rd dimension in videogames! Andrew also gives an in-depth review of Spiderman, and we pitch movie executives on casting choices for the new Batman and Superman. Is this game's return worthy of a hero's welcome? Or is it best left to wallow in the forgotten pages of a dusty history book? Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Wolfenstein 3D!

It's Street Fighter 2 this week on The Retrograde! That's right, Mikey and Andrew are Back with Another One of Those Balrog'n Beats! We also take some time to discuss the new Spider-Man game, hype up NBA 2K19, and even perform a draft of our favourite Street Fighter characters! Was one of the original, most notorious games which put two people toe to toe actually a piece de resistance, or should it be left to collect dust in the dark corners of your childhood arcade? Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Street Fighter 2!

It's PaRappa The Rapper this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and Mikey dust off their gold encrusted microphones as they spin back the turntables for a look at this iconic first foray into the world of rhythm games. We also discuss the controversial topic of in-app purchases, compare God of War to the superior Hollow Knight, and marinate in the absurdity of Overcooked 2! Will PaRappa retain his status as Rap God of rhythm games? Or is this beat work skipping? Find out when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: PaRappa the Rapper!

It's Road Rash II this week on The Retrograde as Andrew and Mikey grip their throttles and, like Rihanna, get excited by chains and whips! They also take a break from backhanding their opponents at 100 MPH to deep dive into God of War 4, What Remains of Edith Finch, and the new Overwatch short! Gaming elements like speeding down a motorway with a chain in one hand, a throttle in the other, and the frickin' fuzz in the rear-view mirror may seem relatively 'par for the course' in modern video games, back in 1991 this was a radical idea akin to allowing fatalities in a fighting game. Is its past innovation enough to maintain pole position, or has this engine rusted out over the years? Find out this week when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Road Rash II.

Mikey and Andrew whip out their worms this week as they take a long, hard look back at one of gaming's most bewildering mascots: Earthworm Jim! We also spend some time praising God of War, and getting pumped about the new Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay, and give parenting advice based on having no actual parenting experience whatsoever! Join us this week to determine whether or not one of the grandfathers of video game wackiness and satire holds up when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Earthworm Jim.

It's Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! this week on The Retrograde! Andrew and MIkey step into the squared circle to revisit their past opponents like Piston Hon, Von Kaiser, and other racially charged stereotypes which, like the boxer himself, may not age as well in the modern day. We also discuss the role of E-sports players in the gaming landscape, Super Smash Brothers, and the death of Luigi. This game is referenced in popular culture to this day, but does it truly deserve to be ranked among the greatest to enter the ring, or, like the titular athlete, does this game warrant being informally ignored in talks of the greatest of all time? Find out this week when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!

Boomshakalaka! This week Andrew and Mikey take to the hardwood to review NBA Jam for the SNES! We also tell embarrassing stories about flirting by spoiling video games, give Rockstar some sound advice, and praise the arrogance of some Overwatch League players. Midway between the reign of the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets, a budding video game company broke into the scene with an over the top, fast paced, electric basketball game. Their name? Also Midway. Their game? About to be put to the test, this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: NBA Jam