The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast (Andrew Bascom and Mikey Ehrenworth)

Believe it or not, this week marks the third anniversary of The Retrograde Podcast!

Andrew and Mikey wanted to give the listeners something special, so they decided to dust off a review from their FIRST EVER episode and revisit a game which might not have gotten as fair a look as more current episodes.

Just in time for the movie, we're FINISHING our review of Mortal Kombat and sparing no spines in the process.

But before the tournament begins, we give some impressions on Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead trailer, Jeff Kaplan leaving the Overwatch team, and some final thoughts on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

Plus: Does Andrew REALLY have kids living in his basement, or is Mikey just fresh out of new material?

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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!

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Time travel back to 1990, D-Pads!

This week we tried out the game that's taking PS1 era survival horror fans by storm: Crow Country!

While it only came out recently, this game feels like it was pulled directly from the 1990s. It's a loving homage to the likes of Silent Hill and Resident Evil, but given the improvements we've made in mechanics and graphics since then, is there really room in our libraries for a game like this?

Join us as we discuss our impressions of the game based on the demo.

Make sure to catch our full gameplay segment where we play through the entire Crow Country demo here: https://youtu.be/ffT6CcgTHxQ

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Get ready cadets!

We return to Whispering Springs with our look back at Tim Schafer's Magnum Opus: Psychonauts!

Just in time for the release of its sequel (cleverly called Psychonauts 2) we find out whether this 2005 Cult Classic is still just as mind blowing as it was back in the day!

Along our journey back to Psychic Camp, Mikey recommends Batman: White Knight, Andrew watches Perfect Strangers, and Mikey threatens to uninstall Overwatch!

Plus: We're now on Youtube, so make sure to check out our faces!

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What if we told you... that just in time for The Matrix: Resurrections we decided to pop a couple red pills and dive back into The Matrix: Path of Neo?

It was a follow up to one of the most notorious flops of all time in Enter The Matrix, but was a more dedicated focus on The Matrix movies' storylines the solution gamers needed to scratching that bullet time itch?

Before going down that rabbit hole, we talk about Mikey's new Oculus Quest 2, Andrew's adventures with It Takes Two, and our ranking of The Matrix trilogy.

PLUS: What happens if you take BOTH a Red Pill AND a Blue Pill!?

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Welcome to 2022! We're ringing in the new year with a special episode which somewhat breaks the format of our show, BUT allows us to give some insight into the exciting upcoming releases of 2022.

From games, to movies, to television, we each count down our top 5 lists of the most anticipated titles over the next 365 days of our lives!

We also make predictions of the biggest busts and surprises!

But before getting into the lists we catch up on everything we got up to over the Holiday Break!

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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!

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This week we shoot down our enemies and accidentally run families off the road in the 1983 vehicular combat classic Spy Hunter!

We reviewed it on the NES, but its initial release was in Arcades across the world.

Sure, it managed to stay in the top 5 arcade games in America for 3 years running, but nearly FORTY years later is the classic Interceptor car still worth getting into?

Before getting to the game, we shift gears and talk about Returnal, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and NBA 2K22.

Plus, did Andrew just admit he believes Aliens have already visited us?!

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Happy New Year, everyone!

Since we capped off 2022 with some backwards-looking lists, we figured we'd start off 2023 with a conversation about what we're most excited about in the gaming realm!

Sure, some of these games may have appeared on PREVIOUS "Most Anticipated" lists from prior years, but that doesn't mean we aren't still very excited for them!

But with 2022 having so many heavy hitting sequels from Triple A developers like God of War: Ragnarok and Horizon: Forbidden West, will 2023 be the year where indie games like Cocoon and Hollow Knight 2 reign supreme? Or will the favourites like Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Spider-man 2 run away with the glory?

There's only one way to find out: listen to this week's episode, then talk to us in another 365 days!

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Kick, Push, D-Pads!

This week we strap on the elbow pads, slip into the knee pads, throw on a helmet, and take to the streets!

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is one of the original franchises which inspired this podcast, and as we get closer to episode 300 we wanted to take a week to play a game which is near and dear to our heart: it's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2!

We easily remember this game being near perfect, but how does a version of the franchise without classic mechanics like Reverts and Modifiers hold up in the modern day?

Join us as we run down the history of the franchise, and our history of enjoying it.

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If you've listened to this podcast long enough, you'll know that The Last of Us holds a special place in our hearts.

But when it was first announced that a TV show was going to be made, and that Neil Druckmann would be receive the full HBO treatment, we weren't completely sold on it.

Andrew was optimistic, but Mikey thought it would be redundant.

How have their impressions changed as we tiptoed closer to the release date, and now that it's upon us, will either of them eat their words?

Before we get started on our deep dive into the pilot, and dissect the performances of Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie), we take a moment to talk about our long standing relationships with the franchise.

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Since the Dog Days of Summer are upon us, we figured there was no better time to see what it would ACTUALLY be like as a man's best friend when take Dog's Life on the Playstation 2 for a walk!

Does this game need to be put down early, or do we TRULY not deserve dogs (life)?

Along this walk we also find time to bring back Poppa's Purchases to talk about some new Batman comics, Andrew's continued addiction to Civilization 6, and recount our FAVOURITE and LEAST FAVOURITE dogs in video games.

Before we get to the gameplay, we're joined by Twitch Streamer Jo Leanne (@CremelloJojo on Twitch, @RevDead2 on Twitter) who has an unexpected history with this rare gem!

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These two gumshoes celebrate the 10 year anniversary of L.A. Noire by sleuthing around its leftovers to determine whether or not this game is still worth playing in the modern day!

It's a different game, so we wanted to make this a different episode. It's full to the brim with an introduction sketch, "let's play" gameplay, and interviews with Riley Little (Gaming journalist and Social Media Manager with Walmart Gaming Canada), and John Dulong (Host of The Canada Kop - Canada's premiere Liverpool FC Podcast).

Normally we mess around and talk about all sorts of updates in our life of entertainment, pop culture, and video games, but this week we've got WAY too much to say about this Rockstar and Team Bondi classic.

Is it worth taking at face value, or should we doubt everything it tries to tell us?

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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.

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What would Guitar Hero be like as a First Person Shooter?

This week we imagine what some of gaming's most popular franchises would look like as a COMPLETELY different game!

We curated a list of just about every major franchise we could think of, and a list of every possible genre, then randomly paired them up to see how creative we could get!

Tune in to find out our pitch ideas for Gears of War as an Open World Sandbox, Guitar Hero as a First Person Shooter, and Donkey Kong as a Turn Based Strategy game!

Plus: updates on God of War: Ragnarok, and some of our biggest backlog regrets.

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Pencils down, D-Pads!

We've received your questions and comments and have built up a backlog rivaling that of our unplayed video games. We figured we'd take a week to plow through some of the unanswered listener questions which we've been sitting on!

Will we be gaming as old folks? Do we have any peripherals or games we REALLY regret selling? Which games made us go from hating them to loving them, or vice versa?

Plus: Mikey restarted Sekiro, and Andrew might be getting over Fortnite!

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Well, D-Pads, we finally know which games won big at The Game Awards amid one of gaming's greatest years of all time!

As promised, we've compared all the winners to our predictions in order to gauge which of us knows more about video games, and is ultimately a better human being.

No spoilers, but by this measure Mikey isn't a great human being.

But it wouldn't be Gaming's Biggest Night (TM) if they didn't give us a plethora of new announcements and trailers to break down as well!

Plus: Andrew has spent the last week exploring Hell-A in Dead Island 2, and Mikey has some promising news about Alan Wake 2!

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Turn off those consoles, D-Pads.

We've been spending too long talking about "the best," and "our favourites." It's about time we grind things to a halt and talk about our least favourite video games of all time.

Are these the worst video games of all time? Not necessarily. In fact: more often than not, not at all!

Instead, these are the games which for one reason or another really bothered us. Maybe they didn't live up to a promise? Maybe they ruined our favourite franchise? Maybe everyone else loved them and we simply couldn't see why?

Plus: The Last of Us: No Return, the Silent Hill 2 Trailer, and Dune 2 impressions

Let us know your least favourite games of all time!

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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.

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What's better than F1?

That's easy!

It's F-Zero!

This week we strap on our helmets and Falcon-Punch it up a notch as we look back in the rear view mirror at the outrageously fast racing classic in F-Zero for the SNES!

We also make sure to take a pit stop to talk about our issues with simulation racing games, Crossplay on Overwatch, and the bonus episode of I'll Be Gone in the Dark.

Plus, does Mikey's self-awareness make him any less deplorable?

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Since we're less than a week away from the release of Mario Golf: Super Rush we wanted to head back to the links to see if the original Mario Golf on the Nintendo 64 is still cruising under par.

Along our long walk spoiled, we find out that Mikey can't stop talking about Ratchet and Clank, Batman might not be a generous lover, and Andrew avoids being a New York Lonely boy by laughing along with Girls 5 Eva.

Plus… will Mikey finally finish something?

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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.

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Happy 30th Anniversary to everyone's favourite blue hedgehog!

There are plenty of blue hedgehogs to choose from, but none have captured our hearts and minds quite as thoroughly as Sonic.

This week we pay homage to the 30th anniversary of Sega's main mascot with a look back at the oft-forgotten Sonic Spinball!

Will this game retain its high score, or will we find ourselves bouncing off of some dated controls?

Plus: why is Sonic such a ladies man?

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May your blades chip and shatter, D-Pads!

This week we ride the hype train all the way to Arrakis as we look back at the game that laid the groundwork for all Real Time Strategy games to come: Dune 2 Battle for Arrakis! It's also known as Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty, but we're here to find out if it's still just as revolutionary as the day it was released.

Check out our full gameplay segment here before jumping into the episde: https://youtu.be/wdpJeJTmrI8

Before we dig into our thoughts and impressions on the game, we also take some time to review the recent movie Dune: Part 2, and Mikey gives his thoughts on Disco Elysium.

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When Aliens try to take over the Amazon Rainforest, there are only two people you can call.

But if Mikey and Andrew are busy, you could always try Bill Rizer and Lance Bean!

This week we put our Guerilla skills to the test as we revisit Contra on the NES!

While we lie in wait to ambush the enemy we talk about Valve's Steam Deck, MLB The Show 21, and our hopeless addiction to Overwatch!

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This week we party like it's 1999!

All this talk about how great 2023 was for gaming stirred our ongoing debate over which years have been the best in gaming history.

So far on the show we've done deep dives into 1996, 1997, 2001, and 2007, but somehow we missed one of the most fruitful years of all time: 1999!

From Silent Hill and Legacy of Kain, to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Super Smash Bros., the onslaught of great games is almost unmatched!

Join us as we wade through the launch window of Dreamcast, and the heart of pokemania while we each draft a team of 7 games to see who can put together the best lineup.

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This week we continue FeBOOary with a special episode where we count down our 5 most significant crushes we've ever had in a video game!

We're celebrating the month of love with a look back at some of our most formative gaming... relationships?

Where does Miranda from Mass Effect rank against Joel from The Last of Us, and why is Ms. Pac Man making an appearance?

Find out all of this and more as we reveal way more about ourselves than we ever intended!

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This week we're taking a bit of a break from the heart-pounding hallways of games like Fears to Fathom and Don't Be Afraid to stick our hand in the mailbag and see what comes out!

We asked for your horror-themed questions, and you came out with some great ones.

Are there actually any enjoyable horror games?

What makes a GOOD jump scare?

Which video game power ups to horror games need to make them less spooky?

All of this and more!

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Hey! Listen, D-Pads!

This week we tackle one of the most celebrated video games of all time. It's The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!

The Super Nintendo didn't know what hit it when this game launched way back in the early 90's, and to be honest: neither did we!

Somehow neither of us played this video game back when it came out, so in spite of our growing love of Zelda, this marked our FIRST experience with what some consider to be the best video game of all time.

Plus: Andrew has finally finished Alan Wake 2, so we take some time up top to share our thoughts!

Make sure to catch the gameplay segment for today's episode where we play the first 45 minutes here: https://youtu.be/5oKXrvanyd0

This week we're trusted with the fate of an entire city in Sim City 2000!

It's really a look back at the entire Sim City franchise, but we put this 1993 Will Wright classic to the test to see if it still holds up in the modern day.

Before breaking ground on our city of Metrograde, Mikey takes some time to recommend the movie Nobody starring Bob Odenkirk, Andrew finishes The Avengers videogame, and we consider the best simulation games NEVER made.

Plus, find out how Mikey got fired as a soccer manager when he couldn't stop swearing.

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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.

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**This is a preview to episodes which are released on our patreon account. We're giving our listeners a sneak peak behind the pay wall with a look at the recent Mortal Kombat movie!**

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WITH THAT SAID:

You thought that all we were going to do to celebrate the Mortal Kombat renaissance (THE KOMBATAISSANCE) was release a revisit to the original videogame? 

Well it's about time we FINISH HIM (him being the franchise) by spoiling the Mortal Kombat movie so hard that its spine shoots out of its butthole! 

What can we say about this? It was one of the silliest, most fun movies we've focused on for this show, and we couldn't contain our excitement about turning on the microphones and poking fun at it with as much love as we could muster. 

We're capping off our month long look at dating sims with our listeners' most requested game: Doki Doki Literature Club!

It's the perfect way to wrap up FeBOOary, and for a game from 2017 it's amazing we've managed to avoid any spoilers for so long.

All we knew about Doki Doki Literature Club going into this episode was that it promised to turn the Dating Sim genre on its head.

Did the twists and turns work on us? Or did we find this game to be a bit too pretentious, and even more... dated?

Find out this week on The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast.

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What would Metal Gear solid be like as a Puzzle Game?

Back by popular demand! This week we're taking some of the most beloved video game franchises of all time and pairing them up with a completely randomized genre.

That's right! Your Game is Perfect: We've Changed Everything, part 2.

The premise is simple: we randomly select a game (Metal Gear, Zelda, Guitar Hero, etc.) then randomly select a genre (Puzzle Game, Vehicular Combat, Real Time Strategy, etc.) and pitch how in the world that game might work.

We want to hear which game sounds the best: Dance Dance Revolution as a Vehicular Combat game, Hitman as a beat-em-up, or Metal Gear Solid as a puzzle game.

Plus: which well known gaming icons would be better off in other games?

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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!

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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!

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This week we draft a team of the best (and worst) games of 2014 to see what sort of mess we can come up with!

While it looks as though 2023 will go down as one of the strongest years for video games in recent memory (Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, Tears of the Kingdom... Golum) we weren't always so lucky.

While it's tough to pin down an objective WORST year in video game history, we've scoured the releases of the past 30 or so years to try to find the one with the weakest releases.

That year? 2014.

Sure, it had some strong releases, but it also had a whole lot of duds, and more than a few cases where a great game was launched on a less-than-ideal console.

Plus: our thoughts on The Case of the Golden Idol DLC (The Lemurian Vampire) and the recent Microsoft Leaks!

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OH we're so PRETTY!

This week we dust off what we consider to be one of the most underrated boxing video games of all time: it's Greatest Heavyweights on the Sega Genesis!

At a time when on-screen likenesses just couldn't mimic their real life counterparts, this game burst onto the scene with a level of presentation which felt unmatched.

But before the opening bell rings, we revisit out reviews of EVERY game we played on the podcast this year!

Thanks again to all of our listeners for your constant support. We hope you have a great, happy, and healthy Holiday/New Years break!

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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?

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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!

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Call your dads, D-Pads!

It's time to boot up that old grey PC in your basement, click on over to Start - Program Files - Games, and see what you've got!

If you were lucky enough to be born 30 or so years ago, you'll know what this is all about, and you'll likely have some opinions on what were some of the best Windows Based and Microsoft Entertainment Pack games!

Is Solitaire better than Minesweeper?

Does Jezzball deserve to be higher than B tier?

What even is Jezzball?

Plus: our final thoughts on Prince of Persia The Lost Crown.

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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!

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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!

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We've been feeling the love since our 300th episode, so we wanted to give back to the listeners!

This week we decided to open up the mail bag again and answer some of your burning questions.

Why isn't there more sex in video games?

What are our least favourite peripherals of all time?

What makes a mediocre game worth playing?

And more!

Plus, we break down some of the biggest moments from last week's Sony State of Play, and catch up on our recent gaming habits like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Dave the Diver!

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Wouldn't you love to be able to eat a Mushroom and grow to twice your size?

Or pick up a feather and immediately be able to fly?

Well, in the realm of video games that's not only a possibility: it's often a requirement!

Many games live and die off of the charm, utility, and whimsy of their power ups, so this week we decided to focus an entire episode figuring out which ones we'd most like to have in our lives!

Join us as we draft a selection of the finest power ups in gaming history to see who would come out of battle victorious!

Plus: Madden 24 impressions, and some final thoughts on Inscryption.

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Buckle up, D-Pads!

This week we celebrate the release of the Twisted Metal TV show with a look back at arguably the most well received Twisted Metal game ever released: Twisted Metal Black on the Playstation 2!

Some of you may not remember, but there was a time when Vehicular Combat was an entire thriving genre of gaming, and leading the race was Sweet Tooth and his merry gang of asylum escapees.

Before revisiting the game and ranking it in the modern day, Mikey talks about his playthrough of Control, and we get into our impressions and predictions for the Twisted Metal TV show.

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It's that time of year, D-Pads!

The summer is upon us and that means one thing: new game announcements!

While we're still a bit upset about the passing of E3, Summer Game Fest and its satellite showcases have done a great job picking up where it left off.

This week we sit down to discuss all of our favourite trailers and announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, Sony's State of Play, Devolver Direct, and more!

Let us know which trailers we missed, and which games you're most excited about!

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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.

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Time to dust off that Blockbuster card, D-Pads!

This week we sit down side by side on a sofa built for two to discuss a style of gaming which just doesn't seem to exist anymore.

While the introduction of online multiplayer games felt promising, the unforeseen casualty was the tried and true practice of couch co-op!

We wanted to relive some of our best memories playing videogames side by side with our buddies by drafting a team of 6 of our favourites!

Whether it's a strict co-op game, split screen multiplayer, or just a classic single player game which is well suited to passing the controller back and forth, it's all on the table (or, in this case, the couch).

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For the final week of #BattleRoyaleWithCheese we're startled by the Burger King SponCon Sneak King on the Xbox 360!

Will the #ButtonMunchers finish off the month with another surprise hit, or is this one worse than a bout of salmonella?

Before we find out, we make sure to talk about our recent gaming experienced with Fortnite and Overwatch, and spend longer than we intended talking about the Snyder Cut!

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Skip this one, D-Pads!

Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but this week we played through all that this year's Olympics video game had to offer, and we regret to inform you it MIGHT NOT be worth playing.

Olympics Go! Paris 2024 may sound like a confusing title (and that's because it is) but that's not where the pain ends.

Join us this week as we break down our entire experience playing the game, and try to come up with some positive things to say about it.

Make sure to catch the full gameplay segment where we play through each and every event this game has to offer here: https://youtu.be/nYcPrZ0M0wM

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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!

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Happy New Year, D-Pads!

This week we decided to release a very special episode a bit earlier than our typical Tuesday release.

If you're looking for something to do this New Year's Eve, we've got your covered! Join us as we take part in a 60 minute "Power Hour" where we drink a shot of beer every minute while trying to recap 2023, and give predictions as to what is in store for us in 2024.

We talk games, movies, TV, and even get a little bit personal.

The 60 minute countdown starts at 7:45!

However you decide to enjoy your New Year celebration, we hope it's an absolute blast.

Just a heads up that this means we will NOT have a new episode posted this Tuesday. THIS IS that episode. Don't be greedy.

Thanks for being the best group of listeners we ever could have asked for!

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Say Cheese!

This week we revisit one of the first games we ever reviewed on this podcast by dusting off Pokemon Snap for the N64!

Just in time for the remake in New Pokemon Snap for the Nintendo Switch, we aim to focus on whether or not this 1999 hit is still worth playing today.

Along the way we talk about Mikey's first playthrough of Batman: Arkham Knight, the Invincible season finale, and Mikey's new fashion accessory that everyone hates.

Plus, will Tushy be interested in hiring the Retrograders as brand ambassadors after their review of Mikey's new bidet?

#PracticeMakesPoofect

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This week #Simptember continues as we dream of a time when The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare on the SNES and Sega Genesis was fresh in our mind.

But is this wonderfully varied game still a dream worth remembering, or is it going to give us some sleepless nights?

Before dozing off we give our impressions on Psychonauts 2, Death's Door, and Nine Perfect Strangers.

Plus: We all know #MikeyDoesntFinish, but is Mikey the greatest video game starter of all time?

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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!

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It's time to turn a new page, D-Pads!

This is the week we usher in a new change to The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast!

It's been an unbelievable 6 (plus) years, but we've decided to make a change to our regular weekly main feed episodes. You'll still get all the Retrograde content you love, but at non-regular intervals, and in slightly different formats.

To celebrate, this week we're doing a full retrospective on all 333 previous episodes of the podcast you've all come to know and love.

Thanks to all of our listeners and viewers who have supported us over the years!

This podcast has grown far larger than we ever could have expected, and we have you to thank for that.

We're opening up our complete backlog of episodes on all podcast platforms, too! So if there's an episode you missed, now is your chance to check it out.

This is NOT goodbye! just the beginning of a new era for your two favourite Retrograders.

Keep us in your hearts, and in your feeds.

hearts, and in your

feeds.

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For our last week of FeBOOary we bunker up in Antarctica as we look back at the 2002 game based on the 1982 John Carpenter classic: The Thing!

Can we trust this game to be as great as we remember, or was there always a bad time lurking somewhere beneath the surface?

Before we decide, we make time to recap the recent Nintendo Direct, draw a winner for our Little Nightmares 2 giveaway, and try to hold ourselves over until Mario Golf with a look at PGA Tour 2K21!

Plus, is Mikey behind the Murder at the Cecil Hotel? 

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This week we continue our Month of Mario with a look at one of the LEAST known Mario games of all time: Mario Teaches Typing.

Before Nintendo learned to be overly protective over their properties, they let all sorts of companies get their hands on their mascots. The results varied, but occasionally the world got a game which was too strange to forget.

But is this Mavis Beacon inspired game worth picking up, or is it nothing more than a shiny coat of Mario coloured paint on an otherwise lackluster piece of software?

Before giving our impressions of the game, we give our final thoughts on The Super Mario Bros movie, and talk about the strange development history of Mario Teaches Typing.

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It's time for an add-on to our episode about add-ons, D-Pads!

This week we're wrapping up our look at some of the most iconic gaming peripherals of all time. Sure, no one should set foot on a Tony Hawk Ride skateboard, but that doesn't mean we should toss out every hunk of plastic we've hooked up to our consoles.

From the Nintendo Zapper and the Playstation Multitap to the Wii Fit Balance board and the Xbox Kinect, we try to find a tiered slot for a whole new slew of items.

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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-robocop

https://gamerant.com/robocop-video-games-history-background/

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We heard you loud and clear!

After our last Listener Question episode we received a flood of new questions which got us feeling like we should open up the mail bag once again.

This week we tackle questions concerning the increasing size of video games, whether beating a game is integral to the experience, and which genres we'd play if we had to stick to one for the rest of our lives.

Thanks to everyone who submitted a question! If you have a question of your own for a future episode, feel free to e-mail us at theretrogradepodcast@gmail.com !

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Let there be light, D-Pads!

This week we pay homage to one of the most iconic retro consoles of all time: The Sega Genesis!

Known as the Mega Drive outside of North America, this sleek looking powerhouse of the 1990s stunned the home console market by directly competing against the behemoth that was (and still is) Nintendo.

We all know Sega eventually lost ground and bowed out of the home console market, but for a time it looked like they may have taken hold of our hearts, and our wallets.

Join us as we draft a team of 6 of our favourite Genesis games to see who can come away with the better selection!

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October is finally upon us, and that means The Retrograde has officially become The RetroGrave!

To start things off, we decided to spotlight arguably the most anticipated and innovative horror game in recent memory.

While Holstin doesn't have a set release date, the development team Sonka have managed to give us a taste of their perspective-shifting homage to the survival horror games we grew up loving with an updated demo (available now on Steam).

We played through the Holstin Demo and came equipped with our impressions.

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Plus: Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC, the best horror movie of the year (Talk to Me), and our favourite spooky-season traditions!

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Seatbelts fastened, D-Pads!

This week we take to the skies (and more often than not, plummet to the earth) as we look back at one of gaming's most iconic flight simulation games: Pilot Wings for the Super Nintendo!

Neither of us played this one back in the day, so this week was our first time giving it a shot. With a fresh set of eyes, does this game deserve the cult praise it's gotten?

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This week we rushed out to theatres to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie just for you! Join us for one of the first podcasts out there offering a full review, breakdown, and spoilercast of the Super Mario Bros. Movie!

From the release of the first trailer, one of us was pretty excited about the potential of the movie, but the other was much more skeptical. We sit down to discuss how the movie actually turned out, and whether or not it was worth rushing out to go see it opening weekend.

Apart from discussing Chris Pratt's performance as Mario, the jokes, the lack of risks, what worked, and what didn't, we jump into full spoiler territory in this episode. We'd recommend you watch the movie before listening unless you don't mind having the plot and some of the story beats spoiled.

We're releasing this out of sync with our regular release schedule, so we won't have another episode posting on this coming Tuesday, April 11th.

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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.

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It's finally arrived!

This week we take an in depth look at, and review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Even though it was only announced this year, and was therefore a no-show on our "most anticipated games of 2023" lists in January, when we found out we'd be getting the first new mainline 2D Mario Platformer since 2012, we were ecstatic.

Clear your schedules, because that's exactly what we did as we planned to spend the entire episode giving our thoughts on one of the most unexpected games of the year.

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What's better: the banana from Mario Kart, or the Blades of Chaos from God of War?

Between the two of us we've got a combined 60 or so years of demolishing enemies in video games.

Over the course of that time, some of the tools we've been given in gaming have really stuck out to us. This week we sit down to run through our top 10 favourite weapons in games!

Before we get to our lists, Andrew updates us on his progress with Far Cry 6, and Mikey goes on a melodic journey in Unpacking on the Nintendo Switch.

Let us know which weapons we missed!

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*THWIP*

Just in time for Spider-Man: No Way Home, we swing into your ear holes with a look back at arguably the best Spider-Man game prior to his open world web slinging antics. Sure, the focus is more on combat and quips, but rarely in a game prior to this one were we able to do SUCH a deep dive into the Marvel universe.

But just because it was fun in the year 2000 doesn't mean it still holds up today, does it? We aim to find out.

Before we spin this web we take some time to relive some of our FAVOURITE Spider-Man appearances in the history of the hero.

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Everybody get up, it's time to slam now--Welcome to the SPACE JAM!

Just on time for Space Jam: A New Legacy we dig up the oft-forgotten Playstation 1 tie in to the ORIGINAL cartoon baller!

Let's find out if this is truly a hidden treasure from another planet, or if it deserves to get fouled out of the history books.

In between quarters we make some time to talk about Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Mario Golf Super Rush, and the Tomorrow War!

Plus, will Mikey be changing his nickname YET AGAIN!?

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Imagine David Cronenberg's "The Fly," but for VIDEO GAMES!

We've been so happy with the state of the Mushroom Club lately that we wanted to treat you to something a little bit different, and we're calling it the Freaky Friday Mushroom Mashup!

We take a random selection from a list of the most popular gaming franchises, then pair them with a selection from a random list of gaming genres, and force ourselves to come up with a pitch for the game on the... FLY!

That's the only thing Cronenberg has to do with this episode. It has NOTHING to do with combining two opposite things into one grotesque creation. It is MERELY a nod to the fact that we will be improvising on the fly.

We've got a call to action at the end of this and would LOVE to hear some of your own ideas. 

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!

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As kids, all we wanted to do was get transported into a video game like Jeff Bridges in Tron.

As adults, we're way more skeptical about what that might mean for our mental and physical well being.

Sure, The Mushroom Kingdom might look like a great place to kick back, but how willing would you be to survive off of a diet of bush apples and colourful mushrooms?

This week we come to the table with the 10 places from video games we'd LEAST want to live. Some of them are dangerous, some of them are creepy, and some of them are just flat our annoying.

Plus: our gaming updates including Control, and Madden 24!

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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!

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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!?

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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.!

This week the gloves are off, as we sit face to face and air out our biggest grievances with the state of gaming.

In this episode we each pitch some of our hottest takes in gaming and try to convince the other host of their legitimacy.

Is VR just a gimmick? Are the best Metroidvania games Metroid or Castlevania?

Let us know your hottest takes, and whether or not you agree with ours!

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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.

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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!

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Bring in the behemoths, D-Pads!

This week we're digging into some of the greatest franchises in gaming!

But it wouldn't be enough for us to praise them endlessly, would it? Instead we've challenged ourselves to crown the Best, Worst, and Most Underrated of each franchise.

We all love Metal Gear, but even in a franchise full of bangers one of them has to be crowned the "worst!"

Feel free to let us know where we got it wrong (we know you will).

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This week we return to the scariest month of the year (FeBOOary) with a look at Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator!

It turns out there was a miscommunication with the theme of our podcast this month, so instead of playing scary games we're spending the next few weeks focusing on romance in gaming!

It turns out "Boo" can mean more than one thing!

We may not have had any clue about the premise of Dream Daddy before jumping in with both feet, but BOY do we know now.

It's been a while since either of us have played a dating sim. Will this be the one to capture our hearts and minds?

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Time to Climb, D-Pads!

This week we made the awful decision to try to claw, jump, (and drive?) our way out of hell in Chained Together!

It's a game that's been taking the streaming world by storm, so we figured it'd be a great way to test our "friendship" (read: six year podcasting relationship).

We tackled the first 45 minutes of the game over on our YouTube channel, so make sure to check that out here: https://youtu.be/eUl1aGB2a6E

In this episode we give our full thoughts on the game, PLUS some impressions of the latest sensation Astro Bot as well as Star Wars: Outlaws.

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Look here, D-Pads!

Whether you got your start with old PC games like Duke Nukem 3D, or huddled around a CRT screen with 3 of your buddies playing Goldeneye, First Person Shooters make up some of the most iconic and highly appreciated games of all time.

As games began the shift from 2D to 3D, icons of the industry like Doom and Wolfenstein appeared to be the front-runners in the ever evolving landscape of gaming perspectives.

This week we sat down to draft a team of our most highly appreciated First Person Shooters of all time! Balancing single player stories with the likes of multiplayer mayhem and inarguable innovation, we try to pick the 5 most iconic games from the genre!

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Ante up, D-Pads!

This week we can't resist the call of what might be the hottest game on the market right now: Balatro!

We've taken some time to learn the ropes and really get a sense of what this Poker Inspired Deck Building Roguelike is all about.

Is Balatro really as great as everyone says? Or is it just a band-aid as we wait for Slay the Spire 2?

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WELL, the modern remakes of Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, and San Andreas may not be getting the most favourable reviews, so we wanted to find out whether going back and playing the original Grand Theft Auto III on the Playstation 2 would be a better option.

Our look back at Grand Theft Auto Vice City (in an episode from 2019) wasn't as favourable as we'd hoped, but will the FIRST 3D Grand Theft Auto game hold enough nostalgia to warrant a replay?

Before stepping back into Liberty City Mikey updates us on his Deathloop progress, and our lovable hosts make a pledge to get rid of Overwatch.

Plus, do you know why Grand Theft Auto 3 was originally delayed when it first came out?

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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!

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Someone told us the NBA Playoffs just began, so we decided to throw on our sports coats and lace up the high tops with a look back at the game that started off one of the biggest sports franchises of all time:

It's NBA Live 95!

The franchise has been through numerous iterations and tonnes of ups-and-downs, but how does the original hold up against similar games in the modern era?

Before chucking up an air ball, we get excited about Batman: The Caped Crusader, question whether Halston is worth watching, and Andrew sticks with L.A. Noire!

Plus, is Mikey getting ripped off on OnlyFans?

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This summer has been ripe with new game announcements from all major players!

With the recent Summer Game Fest following earlier announcements by Sony and Nintendo, we wanted to sit down to give our impressions on all of the summer's biggest video game announcements!

Which demos got us most excited? Which trailers looked kind of bland?

From Lies of P and Phantom Blade 0 to The Plucky Squire, and Prince of Persia: we touch on all the most exciting announcements in gaming.

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With last week's look at Contra for the NES feeling a bit underwhelming, we immediately enlisted ourselves for a second tour to take a look back at Contra III: The Alien Wars on the Super Nintendo!

Contra 3 is often considered the best entry in the franchise, and for us playing it as kids this was no exception.

Before we ship off to duty, we give our final thoughts on Mario Golf: Super Rush, Mikey's attempt at completing Death Stranding, impressions on Batman: The Long Halloween, and the upcoming EA versus 2K golf battle!

Plus, how comfortable are YOU with your dad's nipples?

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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!).

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In this episode we break down all of our thoughts on Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness!

Happy New Year, D-Pads!

This week we look forward to some of the year's biggest and most interesting releases. 2023 was an absolute powerhouse, but is it even possible to consider that 2024 might have just as much to offer?

From The Plucky Squire, to Hades 2, to Star Wars: Outlaws, there are still plenty of games to keep us geared up for what's in store.

Plus: we look at how our 2023 most anticipated lists compared to the year's best releases.

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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!

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Well, we've all had ample time to pour as many hours into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as humanly possible.

We've consumed combat videos, incredible feats of engineering, and punted Koroks across the map.

One thing's for certain: the honeymoon period is officially over.

But does that mean we've lost interest in what has come to be a front runner for 2023's game of the year?

Join us this week as we recount some of the best and worst moments we've had playing what is undeniably one of the most impressive video games ever made.

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Every week we come to the table with some of our best and most poorly received opinions on gaming.

We all know that Mikey thinks that the Double Jump should never be an unlockable skill, and that Andrew thinks all Fighting Games should be on a 2D plane, but it's about time we heard from YOU!

We've been building up listener and viewer questions from the past few months which were sent to us on social media, or to our e-mail address, and this week we decided to start working through them.

Which Game Developer would make the best Film Director (and vice versa)?

Which game mechanics have aged worst over the years?

Which retro games were we MOST disappointed in?

All of these and more!

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Hopefully you've all recovered from the season finale of The Last of Us (HBO)!

This week we've got a topic SO HOT that we had to release our episode on a Monday instead of Tuesday. We woke up bright and early to go over all of our thoughts on the final episode of Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin's masterpiece.

After the full episode breakdown we take some time to talk about the overall effectiveness of the show, and even rank each of the episodes from best to worst.

Plus: which elements and episodes worked better for The Last of Us in TV versus Video Game form?

Let us know your thoughts on the season!

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If you thought that one of the greatest years in gaming was already over: think again.

October brought us one of our most anticipated games of the year, and we've finally had time to get ourselves caught in its web: it's Spider-Man 2!

Insomniac Games returns with their sequel to what many consider to be the greatest Super Hero game of all time, but the question remains: will this be more of the same, or will they manage to push the genre forward?

Let us know your thoughts!

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What's better than playing a game you love?

Playing MORE of a game you love!

It's not always done properly, but when Downloadable Content manages to pull off the act of balancing "More of What you Want" with "A Little Something You Didn't Expect" it can increase the enjoyment of a game exponentially.

This week we break down our personal top 5 favourite DLC bundles of all time! From aesthetics, to entire storylines, there's a little something for everyone.

Plus: Mikey is hopelessly addicted to Slay The Spire again.

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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!

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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!

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