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Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterVirtua Tennis - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E15This week on Cocktail Mode, Andy and Dave are serving up some ace discussions as they step onto the court with the legendary Virtua Tennis! They'll be reminiscing about its ground-breaking arcade gameplay, incredibly fluid controls, and how it dominated the tennis game genre, bringing accessible fun to courts everywhere.
From power shots to drop shots, they'll cover what made Virtua Tennis a true champion. And because no Grand Slam event is complete without a refreshing drink, the guys will be attempting to select the perfect cocktail to pair with the fast-paced action and sunny court vibes...2025-07-221h 21
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterVirtua Racing - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E14This week on Cocktail Mode, Andy and Dave are putting on their racing helmets for a special F1-themed episode. They're hitting the accelerator on Sega's groundbreaking classic, Virtua Racing, diving deep into its revolutionary graphics, iconic arcade experience, and how it laid the groundwork for countless racing games that followed.
Get ready for a full-throttle discussion about the thrill of the track and the pure joy of polygonal speed. And of course, no F1 special is complete without a pit stop for refreshments! Andy and Dave will each be selecting a cocktail designed to capture the...2025-07-081h 23
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterSystem Shock - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E13Access Granted. Prepare for a mind-bending journey! This episode on Cocktail Mode, Andy and Dave are joined by special guest Rich to hack into the darkly atmospheric world of System Shock. From the groundbreaking original that redefined immersive sims to the terrifying psychological horror of System Shock 2, they'll discuss every iteration, bug, and brilliant design choice that makes these games legendary.
But beware, SHODAN is listening! As they navigate the horrors of Citadel Station and the Von Braun, the trio will also attempt to select the perfect cocktail to complement the games' chilling cyberpunk aesthetic and unsettling...2025-06-241h 28
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterNHL '94 - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E12Slap shot into nostalgia! This week, Andy and Dave are inspired by the king of 16-bit hockey, NHL '94! They'll be reliving the glory days of one-timers, goalie fights, and that iconic organ music, while also exploring the evolution of ice hockey video games through the years. From early pixelated puck battles to modern-day simulations, they're covering all the major league hits and cult classics. They've also dug up a pair of cocktails as cool and crisp as a fresh sheet of ice. Get ready for some high-sticking fun, retro gaming glory, and perhaps a few questionable calls!
2025-06-101h 12
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterPaRappa the Rapper - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterKick, punch, it's all in the mind! This week, Andy and Dave are dropping the beat and getting groovy with the one and only PaRappa the Rapper! They'll be exploring the game's unique style, unforgettable tunes, and lasting legacy, while also charting the evolution of the entire rhythm action genre through the years. And what's a rhythm session without a refreshing drink? They've mixed up a cocktail that's as vibrant and funky as PaRappa's rhymes. Get ready to jam out, reminisce, and perhaps even learn to believe!"
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2025-05-271h 13
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterChampionship Manager - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E10Have you ever dreamed of leading your favourite football club to glory? This week, Andy and Dave are joined by the tactical mastermind James to delve deep into the addictive world of Championship Manager! They'll be charting the evolution of this iconic series, reminiscing about late nights scouting wonderkids and agonizing over transfer decisions. Plus, they'll be exploring the wider landscape of management simulation games that have kept us glued to our screens for hours. To top it all off, they've each selected a cocktail as carefully considered and potentially volatile as a last-minute transfer bid. Get ready for...2025-05-131h 11
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterZool: Ninja from the Nth Dimension - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E09Leap into the bizarre world of the Nth Dimension with Andy and Dave as they revisit the iconic Amiga platformer, Zool. This week, Andy and Dave are taking a deep dive into the legacy of this unique Amiga platformer, from its lightning-fast gameplay to its ingenious level design. They'll also be venturing into the world of Zool 2 along with other games that tried to push random products into our addled young gamer minds. And what's a trip down memory lane without a themed beverage? They've unearthed a couple of cocktails that may be as colorful and chaotic as the...2025-04-291h 12
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterWrestlefest - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E08Are you ready to bodyslam into nostalgia? This week, Andy and Dave are joined by the tag team champion himself, Chris from the 'Once Upon a Turnstile' podcast, for a deep dive into the pixelated power of WrestleFest! They'll be reminiscing about their favourite arcade moments, discussing other classic wrestling games that graced our screens, and trading stories about the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling through the years. And what's a wrestling extravaganza without a signature drink? They've brewed up a cocktail that packs a punch as powerful as a 5 knuckle shuffle. Get ready for suplexes, suds, and superstar...2025-04-151h 14
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterApril Fools Day Special - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E07Get ready to question everything! This episode, Andy and Dave dive headfirst into the chaotic world of April Fools' Day pranks in the realm of retro video games. But the fun doesn't stop there! We're also shaking up some delightfully deceptive cocktails, concocted with a mischievous twist to celebrate the spirit of April Fools'. Prepare for a blend of pixelated pandemonium and boozy bamboozlement – it's a retro gaming and cocktail combo you won't want to miss!
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2025-04-011h 07
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterWorms - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E06Dive into the pixelated mayhem of classic 'Worms' with Andy and Dave! They'll be revisiting their favourite moments from this artillery strategy gem, reminiscing about holy hand grenades and errant sheep. But that's not all! They'll also be on a quest to find the perfect cocktail pairing for the chaotic, hilarious gameplay. Tune in to for gaming nostalgia, cocktail concoctions, and plenty of friendly fire.
Dave's Cocktail
Andy's Cocktail
2025-03-181h 02
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterMetal Gear Solid - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E05Did it kill gaming as we knew it? Is it hugely over-rated? Do spoilers have an expiry date? Find out all this and more as we take Snake on his seminal PS1 journey.
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2025-03-041h 37
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterEverybody's Golf - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E04You may know it as Hot Shots Golf - but whatever the name it's one of the few games to ever make golf fun! We talk about the whole series, some contemporaries, and Dave even takes the time to explain that whole Tiger Woods, PGA Tour, Masters, EA Sports naming convention mess.
We also do a bit of a round up on some games and drinks mentioned in previous episodes and finally choose these two lovely cocktails for your responsible drinking pleasure:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2025-02-181h 10
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterTokyo Highway Challenge - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E03To celebrate the launch into Early Access of Tokyo Extreme Racer, Dave and Andy look back at where this series started and play entries all the way from the SNES to the Xbox 360.
Obviously you mustn't drink and drive but we did (eventually) find a couple of great cocktails to go along with game for you to try out once you're home safe!
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2025-02-041h 15
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterJet Set Radio - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E02*Apologies for some occasional and very slight crackle on the audio this episode*
We take to the streets of Tokyo-to with Beat, Gum, and the rest of the GGs with the iconic granddaddy of cel-shaded games: Jet Set Radiooooooo!!!
Also up for discussion is the sequel Jet Set Radio Future, along with several of the newer games released that pay homage to it... such as Bum Rash Cider Punk.
Drinks are obviously on the menu too with both Dave and Andy picking cocktails almost as bright, cheery, and excellent as the game itself!2025-01-211h 04
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterGran Turismo - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E01Welcome to Season 2 of Cocktail mode where 2 old mates continue to struggle to stay on topic aout an old videogame and then try to chose a cocktail that compliments it.
This episode is about the the CaRPG that started it all, with mild diversions into Ridge Racer, MSR, Motor Toon GP, and of course Dark Souls... Wait. What?
Also, hi to https://martinishot.blog/, who get a mention late in the episode.
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Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterXmas Special - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E25Join us for our very agnostic break from the usual format as we discuss the games of Christmas Past and the drinks of Christmas Present.
Thanks to ZapSplat for an extra little festive flair this episode
Extra special thank you to Smooth-Foot-4688, 'Neil', and the boys of Pig Unit for providing our special Xmas outro: A wonderful gift for you; our lucky listener!
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
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Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterCannon Fodder - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E24How much fun is 'so much fun'? How attached can you get to a 12 pixel face? How did they squeeze this masterpiece onto the Game Boy Color?
We may or may not actually answer these questions, but we have a damn good time while we talk about Cannon Fodder and try and pair it with a cocktail!
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
THAT Intro song
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Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterDoom - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E23The first person shooter that predates the name 'first person shooter' - Listen to Dave and Andy discus the history, the sequels, the legacy, and of course the fridges.
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
The best song you'll hear today
2024-11-261h 20
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterSoul Blade/Calibur - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E22A double header of blade clashing action courtesy of the first two games in Namco's epic tale of souls and swords, eternally retold!
What's our favourite in the series? What's our favourite character? What cocktails will we choose? What... I mean - WHAT - actually is Voldo!?
All this and more in this weeks Cocktail Mode!
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
THAT intro cinematic
2024-11-121h 11
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterCrazy Taxi - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E21Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah! If it's good enough for Tim Waltz, if good enough for us...
We're showing our love to one of the Dreamcast's most iconic games this time out on Cocktail Mode: Crazy Taxi reminds us what it was like before the PlayStation and Xbox turned everything brown and grimy!
We'll talk punk, we'll talk sequels, we'll talk law suits, and we'll talk S-Club 7... yes, really!
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2024-10-291h 06
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterTomb Raider - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E20The greatest videogame ever made? The greatest marketing machine that ever existed? The greatest piece of fortuitous episode timing ever?
As the new TV series lands, the remastered original trilogy flies high in the charts, and the conversation about 'what's next' gets ever more prevalent - it couldn't be a better time for Andy and Dave to weigh in on what they think of Lara Croft and her various exploits over the decades... and then try to pick a cocktail that goes well with the episodes topic.
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2024-10-151h 24
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterDie Hard Trilogy - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E19Welcome to the party, pal, where the drinks are great and the games are... err... you'll have to listen to find out.
Dave and Andy wander off topic (as usual) in this episode and end up discussing every Die Hard videogame ever made and spend no small amount of time chatting about the films too.
Cocktails this week:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail sadly doesn't have a link this week.
2024-10-011h 07
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterBatman The Movie (The Game) - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E18Some say "He can't be killed", some say "He drinks blood", I say: This is our longest episode yet so strap for a wild ride back to the eighties when films were great, games were great, and Jim Carrey (thankfully) wasn't famous yet!
Drinks this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2024-09-171h 24
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterR-Type - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E17The seminal Irem shooter R-Type is the seed to start this episodes conversation about all things H-Shmup - from Gradius to Einhander, Defender to Delta - all bases are covered but they are sadly not 'belong to us', as we complete neglect to mention 'Zero Wing' in all it's meme-y glory. Nevermind, eh? For a bonus point, see if you can spot the moment Andy complete ignores Dave's Star Wars pun!
Cocktails this week:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
2024-09-031h 06
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterTOCA Touring Car Championship - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S01E16We welcome a guest co-host to Cocktail Mode this week with the aim of bringing some insight to the sport behind the game as we talk about the BTCC in both it's video game and real world variants.
Cocktails this week:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
Chris's Cocktail
2024-08-201h 06
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterFootball Champ (AKA Hat Trick Hero) - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E15You may not know of Football Champ (AKA Hat Trick Hero) but rest assured we spend plenty of time talking about FIFA, ISS, Sensible Soccer, and just about every other football game of the previous century - and a couple from this - before eventually choosing two drinks to accompany Taito's bonkers arcade soccer game.
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Podcast #Cocktails #RetroGames
2024-08-061h 08
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterAce Combat - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E14We're of to Strangereal to visit Mobius 1 and the rest of the Ace Combat crew this episode, with the usual few detours en route - that this week include, among others, the musical stylings of Roxette!
Andy's cocktail this week
And Dave's
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast
2024-07-231h 15
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterGolden Axe - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E13Alongside the beast riding adventures of Ax Battler et al we'll be discussing all the usual beat-em-up suspects and some much less well known examples of the genre.
Cocktails this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast
2024-07-091h 07
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterRocket Knight Adventures - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E12This time round we've experimented by choosing a game that neither of us had played before - Konamis 'hidden gem': Rocket Knight Adventures!
Cocktails this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast
2024-06-251h 09
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterToejam & Earl - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E11For the first time on Cocktail Mode we're discussing a game that one of us hadn't played prior to selection for this episode: Toejam & Earl on the Mega Drive!
Did we think it was Gnarly (sorry) or Heinous (sorry) and did we both find a bodacious (really, very sorry) cocktail to pair with it? Listen in and find out.
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast
2024-06-111h 06
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterNBA Jam - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E10NBA Jam drains it from downtown into our tenth episode that rapid veers from basketball to just about every other sport - videogame and otherwise - under the sun. Basketball fans of a sensitive disposition can look away now!
Cocktails in this episode include...
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast
2024-06-041h 09
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterUFO (aka XCom) Enemy Unknown - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E09Some say it's the best PC game ever made, some say it's almost a genre unto itself, some say "Why would you make a game this hard? Are you nuts!?".
All sorts of other turn based games get a mention as Dave and I discuss, and try to pair a cocktail with, Julian Gollop's strategy masterpiece.
Cocktails featured in this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast
2024-05-211h 01
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterTetris - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E08In a change to the advertised episode we're talking about Tetris this time out: The game, the film, the phenomenon.
Cocktails this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast
2024-05-141h 15
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterResident Evil - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E07Dave waves the flag for the glorious PC gaming master-race, Andy rants about the quality of stories in games, and we even take the opportunity to give Portal 2 an off topic piece of our mind... all while discussing as many of the 30 Resident Evil games as possible.
Oh... and cocktails!
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast
2024-05-071h 15
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterFlashback - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E06Join us on a trip to New Washington and beyond as we follow Conrad B. Hart on his stunningly crafted adventure. We'll discuss ports, remakes, censorship, sequels and - of course - THAT door! Dave and Andy even manage to come from broadly the same direction when choosing their cocktails to pair with this 1992 masterpiece.
Cocktails from this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast2024-04-3059 min
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterTony Hawk's Pro Skater - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E05Drop in to the late nineties with Andy & Dave as we discuss the beauty of THPS, the art of the 'Strawpedo', the majesty of California Games, and the shear abject horror of having to listen to the The Suicide Machines' "New Girl" for the first time in twenty years.
Cocktails from this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast2024-04-231h 03
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterTime Crisis - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E04Namco's classic lightgun arcade series is the focus of this episode - with Barbarian, Hitman, John Woo movies and Lebowski's bar in Glasgow featuring among the many obstacles to us sticking to the point!
Cocktails from this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast2024-04-101h 07
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterBroken Sword - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E03Is Nico Collard really that horrible? Is George Stobbard secretly a pr**k? And are there any cocktails that we can somehow pair with gaming history's most annoying goat?
Give us 59 minutes of your time and the answer to all these questions (and more) will become clear!
Cocktails from this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast2024-03-2659 min
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterCocktail Mode - TrailerTrailer for Cocktail Mode - the podcast where great games meet great drinks!
2024-03-1701 min
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterChase HQ - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E02Minnie Driver, Motorway Service Stations, and (of course) Turbo Esprit all feature in this episodes conversation about Taito's brilliant cop chase game - we even try and settle the decades old argument of which was better: ZX Spectrum or Amstrad CPC464?
Cocktails from this episode:
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast2024-03-171h 06
Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and BanterStreet Fighter 2 - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails & Banter - S01E01While reminiscing about the all-conquering fighting game Dave and I touch on Arcade Etiquette, Single Player modes, Kylie's posterior, and THAT movie! We even eventually get around to pairing Street Fighter 2 with a couple of cocktails!
Andy's Cocktail
Dave's Cocktail
#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast2024-03-061h 07