The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast

To quote the timeless Dave Matthews, Andrew and Mikey are about to "Crash" into you this week as they take a look back at the first game featuring Sony's most iconic mascot: Crash Bandicoot! We also dig into the classic walking simulator Gone Home, talk about VR, and remind amp ourselves up over Spiderman. Is this story of a Frankenstein Wannabee and this brother of the Wallabee still a "Branded Hoot," or will this Sony Classic Crash and Burn compared to today's refined platformers?

It's absolute chaos this week, as Producer Elliot (played by Chris Ehrenworth) joins Mikey and Andrew as they dust off the THQ classic WCW/nWo: Revenge! The Retrograders also hold an impromptu draft of their top wrestlers of all time, condemn the overrated Mario Tennis, and reminisce on how Andrew and Chris used to gleefully beat up Mikey for fun! Will WCW/nWo: Revenge retain its Championship title, or has our past love of this game disappeared faster than Hulk Hogan's hairline?

It's a juggernaut this week on The Retrograde, as Andrew and Mikey look back at the game that changed platformers forever. We also discuss the Overwatch League's deal with ESPN, Mikey's obsession with sad Christmas movies, and our number one favourite topic: Dwayne Johnson. Were the sound, speed, and design of Sonic be enough to make it playable today, or did this game's lack of longevity foreshadow the decline of Sega?

This week The Retrograders take a look back at a game which takes a look back at history! In their most meta episode yet, Andrew and Mikey join the PC master race to revisit the legendary Real Time Strategy game Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings. They also discuss Firewatch, Walking Simulators, Mario Tennis, and more! That's right, MORE! Does this classic game stand the test of time, or will it's empire crumble when we re-write the history books?

Lace up your skates as Mikey and Andrew revisit the cherished Nintendo 64 sports game Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey! In case you couldn't tell from the title, it's in 3D! The Retrograders also discuss the Steam Summer Sale, Firewatch, and the splendid immaturity of young gamers! Was this song of ice and fire worth singing, or was its great memories just a hat-trick of the mind?

This week The Retrograders hop in their cab and take a drive down memory lane as they look back at Crazy Taxi on the Dreamcast! That's right, this cult classic gives us the perfect opportunity to look back at the divisive console known as The Dreamcast. We also discuss God of War 4 for your weekly dose of current games! Also, what is a VMU? Is Seaman a kid's game? How long do you have to play a game before determining it's worth? Buckle up and tune in. Are you ready? Here. We. Go!

This week, coming at you faster than an Andy Roddick Ace (circa 2003), The Retrograders dust off their N64 to take a look at Mario Tennis! Will it be a SMASHING success, or did Nintendo serve up a double fault? Join Mikey and Andrew as they discuss this, E3 predictions, the new Super Smash Bros Ultimate lineup, and more!

This week The Retrograders are leaving on a jet plane to take a look back at the Nintendo 64 classic Star Fox 64! Will it be smooth sailing, or will the introduction of the Rumble Pack make this an altogether bumpy ride? Join Mikey and Andrew as they talk about the lost art of flight shooters, the inflated difficulty of old control schemes, and the mysterious beginnings of Wario! Plus, an ad from our sponsor Don't Assk, a company which no one truly understands.

Mikey and Andrew Cruise into the 1990s as they re-visit the classic arcade racer Cruis'n USA on the Nintendo 64. Is this trip across the United States worth sitting through, or will we opt for a faster mode of transportation this time around? Only one way to find out!

Mikey and Andrew battle it out in a once in a lifetime Fantasy Draft to select the greatest team of Pokemon this world has every seen! The rules are simple: One starter each, no legendaries, and no holds barred. Each combatant selects 10 pokemon to represent them in the field of battle. Who will emerge victorious? If you think Mikey, let us know on Twitter with #TeamMikeyCmon or #TeamAndrewCmon !

It's Pokemon Snap week, as Mikey revisits the game which changed his life and Andrew makes fun of him for it. The Retrograders (TM) take a trip back to Pokemon Island to see if Professor Oak's plan to catalog all of the Pokemon using an on-rails camera vehicle make as much sense now as they did back in 1999. Is Pokemon Snap as picture perfect as they remember it, or is this picture worth 1000 curse words? Will Andrew finally learn how to pronounce Pokemon? Why don't ALL trainers visit the Pokemon rich environment of Pokemon Island? There's only one way to find out!

Andrew and Mikey can show you the world in this look back on one of the most iconic movie-based video games of all time: Aladdin! Put down your magic lamp, and pick up a bunch of apples to chuck at scimitar wielding baddies in this cartoonish platformer. Is it actually a wish come true, or will we just wish that it were a better game?

It's Mikey and Andrew In Time this week, as the Retrograders (TM) take a look back at the hit Arcade and SNES game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time. Will this be as enjoyable as reheated leftover pizza, or or will our memories of this childhood treasure be Shreddered to bits?

On this special bonus episode, the spiritual successor to last week's Avengers Spolercast, Producer Elliot gets on mic to join Andrew and Mikey in ranking the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe in order of least enjoyable to most enjoyable. If you're a fan of well thought-out ranking systems, diligent debates over quality and expectation, and well formulated sentences, you'll probably hate this! Enjoy!

On this week's episode, Mikey and Andrew discuss whether or not "realism" was attainable in video games from the 1990's when they take a look at one of the highest rated sports games of all time: NHL 94.

On our very first BONUS episode of The Retrograde, Producer Elliot joins us to break down The Avengers: Infinity War, and to build up our broken hearts which were crushed by Thanos. Bonus episodes will be released occasionally on Fridays and will allow us to break our mould and discuss all sorts of unrelated, but also sort of related, topics!

On our INAUGURAL episode, we take a look back at Mortal Kombat. Will a tried and true fighting formula be able to keep this game playable in a much more fast-paced era?