The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast

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...

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...

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 t...

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 re...

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 t...

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 memor...

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, o...

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 Fallo...

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 an...

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 wa...

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 i...

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 sta...

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...

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 gran...

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...