The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast

Hot on the trail of Cruis'n 2SA, this week The Retrograders sit down in the middle of Nashville airport to give their first impressions on the recent E3 festivities, and recap our Cruis'n 2SA road trip! It's like the hand-made Etsy version of our usual podcast, but with more ruggedness and less sleep to back it up. We recorded it on a phone, so bare with us as we struggle with the audio quality th...

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 franch...

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...

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 gra...

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...

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 chap...

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 zombi...