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The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastThe Game Awards: Full Breakdown and ReactionsWell, 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...2023-12-1257 minThe Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastThe Game Awards: Full Breakdown and ReactionsWell, 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...2023-12-1257 min
Jackast: A Jackass PodcastJackass: The Game (The Retrograde Feed Drop)This week we're giving you a peak behind the curtains at Mikey's other podcast The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast. Don't stress: this was from an episode released way back in February of 2022 when Jackass: Forever came out. In it, we played through Jackass: The Game (yes, there IS a Jackass Video Game).We dig deep into the production, reception, and rocky road to release of this unique PS2 "classic" and even take some time to play the game and offer up a review.If you like this episode and want to subscribe...2023-04-201h 23Jackast: A Jackass PodcastDave England and Steve-O's Craziest Stunts - YouTube BreakdownYou know what we love?More behind the scenes commentary from a couple of our favourite members of Jackass!Dave England has been dusting off his YouTube channel as of late, and to start things out he brought on Steve-O to recount the 10 craziest stunts they've performed over the years. You can find that video here: https://youtu.be/NO9DkKFq-B0We haven't been shy about how much we adore Dave, so we figured now would be a good time to sit down and discuss the stunts, dig into some of...2022-08-181h 09
The Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastEddie Shack: The Untold Story Behind The Biography (Classic Revisit)**This is a classic re-release of episode 22 of The Sign Off: A Frameworth Podcast from August 19, 2021**They called him "The Entertainer" for a reason. Eddie Shack was as exciting on the ice as he was off of it. For a man who grew up illiterate, he managed to chart a path which brought him more success and accolades than some of the most well-read people out there. Along the way he couldn't help but be loved by just about everyone he came across, and as a result his life's story could fill an...2022-08-0454 minJackast: A Jackass PodcastThe NEW Jackass Crew Fantasy DraftWith the official announcement of a brand new Jackass TV series, we started to wonder what it would look like if an entirely new crew entered the scene. Of course no one could beat the original members of Jackass, and the new members introduced in Jackass: Forever, but what if we had to select from famous people in pop culture to cast the new show? Jay couldn't join us this week, but Mikey and Chris take turns imagining a new group of Jackasses, and the results are... horrifying. Who did we miss? What...2022-07-1443 minThe Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastWhat HAPPENED at the Toronto Sport Card Expo feat. Mikey SingerLast weekend collectors from across North America (and beyond!) descended upon The International Center in Toronto, Canada to take part in the June 2022 edition of the Toronto Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo.If you managed to make it to the show, you would have seen the largest edition of this Expo ever completed. Behind the scenes, Mikey Singer, president and founder of MKEM, was working tirelessly to ensure that the show went off without a hitch! But his responsibilities don't begin and end with the weekend of the show. This week he joins the podcast...2022-06-0953 minThe Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastYour Sports Collectables Questions ANSWERED (Part 3)Back by popular demand: industry experts Brian and Mikey Ehrenworth sit down with some of your questions about the industry of Sports Collecting and Sports Marketing!It's much more of a "collectors" focused episode as we talk about some of the issues that go into maintaining exclusive relationships, some of our best and worst experiences with NHL, NBA, and MLB athletes, and what we do with signatures which don't quite meet our standards of quality. If you have questions you'd like us to answer on a future episode make sure to send them to us...2022-04-2154 minThe Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastThe Frameworth Sports Marketing Family - Pioneering an Industry (feat. Chris Ehrenworth)This week we get into the Holiday Spirit by making this episode a family affair!Chris Ehrenworth was born into the world of Sports Marketing and Sports Management, but eventually branched out to a more traditional, unrelated industry. He joins us to tell us all about his early days helping the company figure out how to properly run their large-scale public and private signings. Along the way he's been held up at the border, admired by hockey fans, and even placed in HANDCUFFS!How could that have happened? You'll have to...2021-12-2356 minJackast: A Jackass PodcastBam Margera Builds a Castle - Viva La Bam S1 E3You know what West Chester, Philadelphia needs? A CASTLE!In this week's episode of Viva La Bam we follow Bam and his crew as they turn his parent's house into a medieval masterpiece. The catch? His entire family is going to come along for a massive party. Just don't be surprised if they're just as quirky as the master of mischief himself. This week Chris couldn't join us, so it's just Mikey and Jay!Hit us up with any questions, or just come say hi!...2021-11-1843 minThe Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastPRIVATE Autograph Signings: What are they, and How do they Work?Sure: you may have several signed items in your memorabilia collection, but have you ever wondered what goes into getting those signatures to you? Many collectors have been to public signings, but private singings are an entirely different beast. From balancing the prep work and the efficiency to simply making sure the player stays happy--chances are there's a lot more that goes into it than you may expect.This week Brian and Mikey sit down to discuss all of the work that goes into making sure these run smoothly... and also find time...2021-10-141h 04The Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastMVP: Most Valued Products - Interviews with Collectors (feat. Brian Ehrenworth)What is your most cherished piece of memorabilia? More importantly: WHY is that your most cherished piece of memorabilia?People collect for all sorts of reasons, but ultimately we each have specific items which we value over all others. For some of us, it's because they're worth the most money, or perhaps they're the most rare. For others, it's possible that their favourite items don't hold any monetary value; rather, they signify an important memory or event. In this episode - the first in a series of close looks into...2021-10-0749 minThe Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastThe Unsung Hero of Sports Marketing - Mike Brown of WGA (Wayne Gretzky Authentic)This week we sit down to discuss a name in the world of Sports Marketing and memorabilia which you may not have heard. In spite of that, he played a massive role in shaping the way Wayne Gretzky's entire persona has been marketed through the years. Mike Brown ran WGA (Wayne Gretzky Authentic) from its incarnation, and, together with Brian Ehrenworth of Frameworth, changed the way the world would view an elite superstar's memorabilia. Mike and Brian shared several years together pioneering new ideas, and this episode is dedicated to reliving that legacy. ...2021-09-091h 02The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast174 - Psychonauts (Xbox 360)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...2021-08-311h 25The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast174 - Psychonauts (Xbox 360)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...2021-08-311h 25The Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastEddie Shack: The Untold Story Behind The BiographyThey called him "The Entertainer" for a reason. Eddie Shack was as exciting on the ice as he was off of it. For a man who grew up illiterate, he managed to chart a path which brought him more success and accolades than some of the most well-read people out there. Along the way he couldn't help but be loved by just about everyone he came across, and as a result his life's story could fill an entire book. In 2019 Brian Ehrenworth, the President of Frameworth Sports Marketing and Frameworth Publishing, recruited Ken...2021-08-1954 minJackast: A Jackass PodcastJohnny Knoxville gets Pelted with Paintballs - Season 2 Episode 5 of JackassThis episode of Jackass is a milestone for more than one reason. To start, it marked the beginning of mainstream fame for the Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass crew as they had their first Rolling Stone Magazine cover shoot.But more importantly, Mikey's favourite sketch of all time - The Milk Challenge - in which 3 poor souls attempt to drink a full gallon of milk (EACH!) in under an hour. Along the way we also get to review:Johnny Knoxville getting pelted with paintballs2021-08-121h 01The Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastWhy Winning the Stanley Cup is JUST the BeginningMany fans and players view the NHL season in a linear line: there's a beginning (the pre-season), a middle (roughly the All-Star break), and an end (the moment the Stanley Cup is handed to the winning team). However, after the arena clears out and the players take their trophy out for a night on the town, there's an entire industry which is just beginning their work. For those of us in the world of Sports Marketing, one of our busiest moments begins at the very point in time that the season ends, and that's because an entire...2021-07-1552 minJackast: A Jackass PodcastJohnny Knoxville's Cup Test - Season 2, Episode 1 of JackassWe're missing Jay this week, but Chris and Mikey--the brothers in arms--bust their way into Season 2 of Jackass. There's a clear difference in quality between season 2 and season 1, and we're about to find out what popularity and an increased budget will do for their brand. So sit back, relax, and enjoy watching: Johnny Knoxville getting his rock knockedBam and Brandon Bust up a Beer League Hockey GameWee Man walks all over JohnnyPontius gets hunted by a puppyand Steve-O Snorts a Worm!2021-07-1555 minThe Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast166 - F-Zero on the Super Nintendo!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?Join us on Twitter: twitter.c...2021-07-061h 24The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast164 - Mario Golf on Nintendo 64Since 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? Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/RetrogradePodOr on...2021-06-221h 43The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast164 - Mario Golf on Nintendo 64Since 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? Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/RetrogradePodOr on...2021-06-221h 43The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 162: Ninja GaidenThey say that what you don't know can't hurt you…But what if you don't know about the ninja lurking in the shadows behind you!? This week, right in time for the Ninja Gaiden Master Collection, we venture back to 1988 for the NES entry which started the franchise!Up against the modern entries, is the original still worth picking up? But before we dig into the game we scope out the shows Mare of Easttown and Hacks on HBO, and Mikey's crippling addiction to Overwatch. Plus, we weigh in on whether we...2021-06-081h 24The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 162: Ninja GaidenThey say that what you don't know can't hurt you…But what if you don't know about the ninja lurking in the shadows behind you!? This week, right in time for the Ninja Gaiden Master Collection, we venture back to 1988 for the NES entry which started the franchise!Up against the modern entries, is the original still worth picking up? But before we dig into the game we scope out the shows Mare of Easttown and Hacks on HBO, and Mikey's crippling addiction to Overwatch. Plus, we weigh in on whether we...2021-06-081h 24The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 160: NBA Live 95Someone 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...2021-05-251h 40The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 160: NBA Live 95Someone 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...2021-05-251h 40The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 158: Army Men: Sarge's HeroesDrop and give me 16 (out of 16 bits)!This week Andrew and Mikey crawl through the rubble to see if there's anything worth saving from the N64 toy shooter Army Men: Sarge's Heroes!Andrew's a little green to the series having never played it before, but that won't stop us from testing this game's playability in the modern day. Before the battle we absolutely gush over The Mitchells vs The Machines, Mikey gets addicted to Batman: Arkham Knight, and Andrew gives some streaming recommendations in Without Remorse and Barb and Star go to Vista...2021-05-111h 12The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 158: Army Men: Sarge's HeroesDrop and give me 16 (out of 16 bits)!This week Andrew and Mikey crawl through the rubble to see if there's anything worth saving from the N64 toy shooter Army Men: Sarge's Heroes!Andrew's a little green to the series having never played it before, but that won't stop us from testing this game's playability in the modern day. Before the battle we absolutely gush over The Mitchells vs The Machines, Mikey gets addicted to Batman: Arkham Knight, and Andrew gives some streaming recommendations in Without Remorse and Barb and Star go to Vista...2021-05-111h 12The Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastLosing an NHL Player's Game Used Jersey Collection - with Brian EhrenworthNo matter how hard you try, and how careful you are, every so often something is going to slip through the cracks. This is a story of one of those times when the worst case scenario comes to light. When given an NHL Superstar's collection of his own game worn jerseys for framing, they somehow managed to seemingly vanish off the face of the earth. Every element of this story is mind blowing: from how they disappeared, to the steps we had to take in order to rectify the issue. Believe it or...2021-05-0650 minJackast: A Jackass PodcastBam Margera and Brian DiCamillo's "BMX Joust" - Season 1 Episode 6 of JackassThis week we revisit Season 1, Episode 6 of our favourite show: Jackass!Mikey and Chris are convinced this is the best episode of the season so far, but Jay has his reservations. This episode features stunts such as:Mr. Mean Bull with Johnny KnoxvilleBMX Joust with Bam and BrandonDepartment Store Baseball with Danger Ehren And the entire team faces off in Poo Joust!Dust off those lances, because this one is full of jousts!2021-05-061h 10The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 157: Pokemon Snap RevisitSay 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...2021-05-041h 26The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 157: Pokemon Snap RevisitSay 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...2021-05-041h 26The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 156: Mortal Kombat - 3rd Year Anniversary RevisitBelieve 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...2021-04-271h 20The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 156: Mortal Kombat - 3rd Year Anniversary RevisitBelieve 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...2021-04-271h 20The Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastEpisode 5: From Signature Chaser to Industry ChangerThe sports world has come a long way since the days where the only way to get your hands on your favourite player's autograph was to wait outside of an arena and hope they had time to stop by after practice. You may not realize it, but before companies like Frameworth, Upper Deck, Fanatics, and A.J.'s solidified themselves as go-to sources of trusted signed memorabilia, fans and resellers alike had to do a lot of work to determine the proper avenues through which they could source legitimate items. Early on in Frameworth's existence...2021-04-2259 minThe Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 155: SimCity 2000This 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...2021-04-201h 23The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 155: SimCity 2000This 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...2021-04-201h 23The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 154: Return to ZorkWhat's the strangest game you've never played?For us, Return to Zork is definitely in the conversation. But since Andrew and Mikey haven't played it, they brought on blogger extraordinaire Lauren Yakiwchuk (@JustinLaurenXO on Twitter, and @JustinPlusLauren on Instagram) to talk about her experiences playing through this delightfully bizarre point and click adventure.Was this game a tale of the great things CD Rom had to offer us, or is this one which you're better off never returning to?Along the way we catch up on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Andrew...2021-04-131h 28The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 154: Return to ZorkWhat's the strangest game you've never played?For us, Return to Zork is definitely in the conversation. But since Andrew and Mikey haven't played it, they brought on blogger extraordinaire Lauren Yakiwchuk (@JustinLaurenXO on Twitter, and @JustinPlusLauren on Instagram) to talk about her experiences playing through this delightfully bizarre point and click adventure.Was this game a tale of the great things CD Rom had to offer us, or is this one which you're better off never returning to?Along the way we catch up on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Andrew...2021-04-131h 28The Sign Off: A Frameworth PodcastEpisode 2: The Rise of Sports MarketingIn this episode we slow things down and start to lay the groundwork for how Sports Marketing came to be. Long before you could log online and purchase a signed photo of your favourite player, no one had considered that an entire market could exist for a line of products which would serve not only as collector's pieces, but as works of art. Brian Ehrenworth, president of Frameworth Sports Marketing, sits down and recounts how he found his way into this world and grew from a picture frame company into a pioneer in a business...2021-04-0146 minJackast: A Jackass PodcastThe Poo CocktailWelcome to Episode 1 of Jackast where we do a deep dive into the first ever episode of the show which shaped our childhoods. Since it's our first episode we also take a moment to introduce Jay, Mikey, and Chris, and let you in on the secrets of our Jackass-induced childhoods.This episodes includes iconic stunts such as:Boner GagSelf DefenseNaked Man in TrunkDaddy and BabyPoo CocktailFind out which of these had us laughing, which had us cringing, and...2021-04-011h 09Jackast: A Jackass PodcastComing April 1st - Jackast: A Jackass Podcast!Coming April 1st!Warning: The following show features episodic breakdowns of Jackass either performed by professionals or under the supervision of professionals.Join three lifelong Jackass fans Jay Welwood, Mikey Ehrenworth, and Chris Ehrenworth as they revisit every single episode of the show which gave them so many belly laughs, bad ideas, and broken bones.2021-03-2901 minThe Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 147: The Thing #FeBOOaryFor 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...2021-02-231h 28The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 147: The Thing #FeBOOaryFor 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...2021-02-231h 28
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 145: Alan Wake #FebBOOaryFor the second week of #FeBOOary (the SPOOKIEST month of the year) we take a ferry ride to Bright Falls for a look back at Alan Wake on the Xbox 360!
Join us as we find out if this Remedy Entertainment classic maintains its legacy in the modern day, of if the batteries have run out of its spotlight.
Along the way we give our thoughts on Hitman 3, the newest episode of Wandavision, and talk about the blending of Video Games, Television, and Cinema.
Plus, Mikey falls off the wagon and once again succumbs to his crippling Overwatch addiction.
Join us...2021-02-091h 22The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 145: Alan Wake #FebBOOaryFor the second week of #FeBOOary (the SPOOKIEST month of the year) we take a ferry ride to Bright Falls for a look back at Alan Wake on the Xbox 360!
Join us as we find out if this Remedy Entertainment classic maintains its legacy in the modern day, of if the batteries have run out of its spotlight.
Along the way we give our thoughts on Hitman 3, the newest episode of Wandavision, and talk about the blending of Video Games, Television, and Cinema.
Plus, Mikey falls off the wagon and once again succumbs to his crippling Overwatch addiction.
Join us...2021-02-091h 22
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 143: Scott Pilgrim vs The WorldHot on the heels of its long-awaited re-release, this week we take to the mean streets of Toronto to look back at the now legendary game Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game!
Bryan Lee O'Malley started things off with a masterpiece series of graphic novels which was followed up by a classic Edgar Wright movie, but was Ubisoft able to live up to the hype with this 2010 beat-em-up?
Along this Toronto-centric streetcar journey up Spadina Avenue, we take some time to find out if Mikey can get Andrew into Death Stranding, give our early-season thoughts on Wandavision, and recap...2021-01-261h 34The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 143: Scott Pilgrim vs The WorldHot on the heels of its long-awaited re-release, this week we take to the mean streets of Toronto to look back at the now legendary game Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game!
Bryan Lee O'Malley started things off with a masterpiece series of graphic novels which was followed up by a classic Edgar Wright movie, but was Ubisoft able to live up to the hype with this 2010 beat-em-up?
Along this Toronto-centric streetcar journey up Spadina Avenue, we take some time to find out if Mikey can get Andrew into Death Stranding, give our early-season thoughts on Wandavision, and recap...2021-01-261h 34
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 141: Alien HominidThis week we probe the "Flash Game Turned Console Behemoth" Alien Hominid on the Gamecube!
Does this Newgrounds-era side scroller still crash-land as well today as it did back in 2004?
Along the way we make sure to press F to pay our respects to Flash, preview Tiger Woods' documentary "Tiger," and Mikey tries to convince Andrew to walk a mile in Death Stranding's shoes.
Plus: Is Jar Jar Binks just a grown up version of Stitch?
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetrogradePod
Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theretrogradepodcast
Or visit our website at https://www.theretrogradepod...2021-01-121h 11The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 141: Alien HominidThis week we probe the "Flash Game Turned Console Behemoth" Alien Hominid on the Gamecube!
Does this Newgrounds-era side scroller still crash-land as well today as it did back in 2004?
Along the way we make sure to press F to pay our respects to Flash, preview Tiger Woods' documentary "Tiger," and Mikey tries to convince Andrew to walk a mile in Death Stranding's shoes.
Plus: Is Jar Jar Binks just a grown up version of Stitch?
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetrogradePod
Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theretrogradepodcast
Or visit our website at https://www.theretrogradepod...2021-01-121h 11
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 140: Kirby Super StarFor our first episode of 2021 we bring it back to the days of good old fashioned couch co-op with Kirby Super Star!
Since many of us spent our New Years in relative isolation, we wanted to find out if this SNES classic was enough to remind us of the good old days of sitting down with pals!
We also catch up on our revisit of Death Stranding, Mikey's deep dive into Star Wars: Clone Wars, and take a moment to appreciate the brilliance of Pixar's Soul.
Plus, does Andrew know the difference between Vampires and Draculas?2021-01-051h 28The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 140: Kirby Super StarFor our first episode of 2021 we bring it back to the days of good old fashioned couch co-op with Kirby Super Star!
Since many of us spent our New Years in relative isolation, we wanted to find out if this SNES classic was enough to remind us of the good old days of sitting down with pals!
We also catch up on our revisit of Death Stranding, Mikey's deep dive into Star Wars: Clone Wars, and take a moment to appreciate the brilliance of Pixar's Soul.
Plus, does Andrew know the difference between Vampires and Draculas?2021-01-051h 28
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 139: Ten Things I Loved About Two... Thousand-TwentyOn this week's episode we count down our top 10 things from this past year!
Andrew wanted to call it "Top 10 good Things from a Bad Year" but Mikey insisted on complicating it by calling it "10 Things I Loved About Two... Thousand Twenty" after his favourite Julia Stiles movie.
We're including all sorts of media in this list, so it's not just about games this time around.
Come wrap up this questionable year with some unquestionably good content!2020-12-291h 18The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 139: Ten Things I Loved About Two... Thousand-TwentyOn this week's episode we count down our top 10 things from this past year!
Andrew wanted to call it "Top 10 good Things from a Bad Year" but Mikey insisted on complicating it by calling it "10 Things I Loved About Two... Thousand Twenty" after his favourite Julia Stiles movie.
We're including all sorts of media in this list, so it's not just about games this time around.
Come wrap up this questionable year with some unquestionably good content!2020-12-291h 18
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 138: Goldeneye 007On this week's episode we spy with our little eyes Goldeneye for the N64!
It's been a long time coming, but we're finally ready to replay the game that changed the medium, as well as our lives.
We already know it's a bona fide classic, but in spite of its impact, is this game worth playing today?
Apart from doing a deep dive into the history and impact of this gem and comparing its story beats to the movie, we also find time to revisit our best Local Multiplayer memories, and study the tone of Rockstar games like GTA V.
...2020-12-221h 30
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 136: Star Wars Episode I - RacerNow THAT'S Podracing!
This week we revisit the break-neck speeds of Star Wars Episode I: Racer! Does this 1999 N64 classic maintain its pace in the modern day?
We also take a pit stop to talk about Demon's Souls, the embarrassment of Spotify Wrapped, and struggling to beat our parents at Pac-Man and Pinball.
Plus, would Mikey have made a better Anakin Skywalker than Jake Lloyd?2020-12-081h 34
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 132: Oregon TrailWe're continuing our Americana month with a journey westward on the Oregon Trail!
Is this 1971 game about life in 1848 truly dated, or is this trail still worth blazing?
We also take some time with Ghost of Tsushima Legends, debate the quality of On the Rocks, and explore Andrew's experience with Civilization 6.
Plus, we contemplate whether our parents are alcoholics, and Mikey gets speech therapy!2020-11-101h 36
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 131: Civilization 3This week we pair up the anxiety of a monumental election with Civilization 3 so you can feel like you have a bit more control in the growth of world politics!
Will Mikey and Andrew finally be able to get the hang of what is largely viewed as one of the greatest videogame franchises of all time?
Or are they STILL too stupid to figure it out?
Also, we pity the life of a Disney Parks designer, drag the movie Stardust, and are pleasantly surprised by Borat!
Plus, is it true that Mikey was named after a gardener?!2020-11-031h 50The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 131: Civilization 3This week we pair up the anxiety of a monumental election with Civilization 3 so you can feel like you have a bit more control in the growth of world politics!
Will Mikey and Andrew finally be able to get the hang of what is largely viewed as one of the greatest videogame franchises of all time?
Or are they STILL too stupid to figure it out?
Also, we pity the life of a Disney Parks designer, drag the movie Stardust, and are pleasantly surprised by Borat!
Plus, is it true that Mikey was named after a gardener?!2020-11-031h 50
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 130: Five Nights At Freddy's #RetroGraveIn our final entry of #RetroGrave we watch over the haunted halls of Five Nights at Freddy's!
Will Mikey and Andrew survive the first entry of this now-infamous horror series?
Is this game actually as un-BEAR-ably scary as we've heard, or is it just another jump-scare infested misadventure?
Before getting into the game, we give our thoughts on the season finale of Lovecraft Country, debate what makes a GOOD scary game, and Mikey struggles with his identity in Disco Elysium.
Plus, has Stardew Valley taught Andrew how to be a proper farmer?2020-10-271h 46The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 130: Five Nights At Freddy's #RetroGraveIn our final entry of #RetroGrave we watch over the haunted halls of Five Nights at Freddy's!
Will Mikey and Andrew survive the first entry of this now-infamous horror series?
Is this game actually as un-BEAR-ably scary as we've heard, or is it just another jump-scare infested misadventure?
Before getting into the game, we give our thoughts on the season finale of Lovecraft Country, debate what makes a GOOD scary game, and Mikey struggles with his identity in Disco Elysium.
Plus, has Stardew Valley taught Andrew how to be a proper farmer?2020-10-271h 46
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 129: Condemned Criminal Origins - #RetroGraveIn our third entry of #RetroGrave we get smacked upside the head by Condemned: Criminal Origins!
It's a celebration of Sega's 60th anniversary, and a solemn plod through the derelict buildings of Metro City as we figure out whether this lead pipe still slaps, or if it's gotten a little rusty with time.
Along the way we recap Amazon Prime's The Boys, Andrew recommends some underrated horror movies, and Mikey turns a corner on Hades.
Plus, there's a mystery haunting the Retrograde's twitter account...2020-10-201h 24
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 126: WWF No MercyThis week it's no holds barred as we look back at WWF: No Mercy on the N64!
Right around the release of WWE 2K Battlegrounds, we find out if any wrestling game will ever live up to the greatness of No Mercy.
We also catch up on The Boys, and The Third Day, and Mikey finally gets around to playing Hyperlight Drifter.
Plus, if Andrew were a wrestler, what kind of wrestler would he be?2020-09-291h 17
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 125: MafiaThis week we tip our fedoras to the iconic open world period piece: Mafia on the Playstation 2!
Just in time for the Mafia: Definitive Edition remake, we find out if we should kiss the ring of the original, or leave it sleeping with the fishes.
We also talk "realism" versus "fun" in gaming, Mikey's adoration for Hyperlight Drifter, and updates on Marvel's Avengers and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2.
Plus, what's the best Horse Game of all time?2020-09-221h 17
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 120: GolfThis week we take to the links with a look back at Golf on the NES!
Just in time for the release of PGA Tour 2K21, is this 1984 attempt at golf simulation still playable today, or does it fail to hole out?
Also, Andrew gets his inner "Hitman" on, Mikey falls in love with someone who has face blindness, and we discuss classic board games.
Plus, can Mikey finally convince Andrew he's a real human being?2020-08-181h 38The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEpisode 120: GolfThis week we take to the links with a look back at Golf on the NES!
Just in time for the release of PGA Tour 2K21, is this 1984 attempt at golf simulation still playable today, or does it fail to hole out?
Also, Andrew gets his inner "Hitman" on, Mikey falls in love with someone who has face blindness, and we discuss classic board games.
Plus, can Mikey finally convince Andrew he's a real human being?2020-08-181h 38
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastComix ZoneThis week Mikey takes Andrew on a journey back to a game he left behind so many years ago: Comix Zone for the Sega Genesis!
Was Mikey right to call this his first true video game disappointment, or was he just awful at games back then?
We also catch up on The Outer Worlds, Disco Elysium, Overwatch 2, and break down the trainwreck of tweets exposing the creative process of David Benioff and DB Weiss.2019-11-051h 21The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastComix ZoneThis week Mikey takes Andrew on a journey back to a game he left behind so many years ago: Comix Zone for the Sega Genesis!
Was Mikey right to call this his first true video game disappointment, or was he just awful at games back then?
We also catch up on The Outer Worlds, Disco Elysium, Overwatch 2, and break down the trainwreck of tweets exposing the creative process of David Benioff and DB Weiss.2019-11-051h 21
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastFatal FrameIt'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 the legacy of a game which is otherwise unremarkable?2019-02-191h 21The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastFatal FrameIt'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 the legacy of a game which is otherwise unremarkable?2019-02-191h 21
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastVice CityRoll 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 day entries into the genre?2019-01-151h 40The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastVice CityRoll 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 day entries into the genre?2019-01-151h 40
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastRollerCoaster TycoonIt'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 beloved as originals still be worth playing today?2019-01-081h 35The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastRollerCoaster TycoonIt'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 beloved as originals still be worth playing today?2019-01-081h 35
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastWave RaceIt'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 memory drift down to the bottom of the ocean to be forgotten forever?
Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Wave Race 64.2018-10-161h 15The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastWave RaceIt'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 memory drift down to the bottom of the ocean to be forgotten forever?
Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Wave Race 64.2018-10-161h 15
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastMario PartyIt'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, or is it worth rolling the dice on once again? Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Mario Party.2018-10-091h 03The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastMario PartyIt'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, or is it worth rolling the dice on once again? Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Mario Party.2018-10-091h 03
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastTony Hawk's Pro SkaterIt'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 and forget about it?
Find out this week when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater2018-09-251h 26The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastTony Hawk's Pro SkaterIt'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 and forget about it?
Find out this week when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater2018-09-251h 26
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastWolfenstein 3DIt'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 wallow in the forgotten pages of a dusty history book?
Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Wolfenstein 3D!2018-09-181h 30The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastWolfenstein 3DIt'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 wallow in the forgotten pages of a dusty history book?
Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Wolfenstein 3D!2018-09-181h 30
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastStreet Fighter 2It'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 it be left to collect dust in the dark corners of your childhood arcade?
Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Street Fighter 2!2018-09-111h 27The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastStreet Fighter 2It'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 it be left to collect dust in the dark corners of your childhood arcade?
Find out this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Street Fighter 2!2018-09-111h 27
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastPaRappa The RapperIt'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 status as Rap God of rhythm games? Or is this beat work skipping?
Find out when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: PaRappa the Rapper!2018-09-051h 28The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastPaRappa The RapperIt'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 status as Rap God of rhythm games? Or is this beat work skipping?
Find out when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: PaRappa the Rapper!2018-09-051h 28
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastRoad Rash IIIt'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 frickin' fuzz in the rear-view mirror may seem relatively 'par for the course' in modern video games, back in 1991 this was a radical idea akin to allowing...2018-08-281h 29The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastRoad Rash IIIt'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 frickin' fuzz in the rear-view mirror may seem relatively 'par for the course' in modern video games, back in 1991 this was a radical idea akin to allowing...2018-08-281h 29
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEarthworm JimMikey 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 grandfathers of video game wackiness and satire holds up when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Earthworm Jim.2018-08-211h 20The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastEarthworm JimMikey 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 grandfathers of video game wackiness and satire holds up when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: Earthworm Jim.2018-08-211h 20
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastMike Tyson's Punch-Out!!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 is referenced in popular culture to this day, but does it truly deserve to be ranked among the greatest to enter the ring, or, like the titular athlete, does this game warrant...2018-08-141h 16The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastMike Tyson's Punch-Out!!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 is referenced in popular culture to this day, but does it truly deserve to be ranked among the greatest to enter the ring, or, like the titular athlete, does this game warrant...2018-08-141h 16
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastNBA Jam: Tournament EditionBoomshakalaka! This week Andrew and Mikey take to the hardwood to review NBA Jam for the SNES!
We also tell embarrassing stories about flirting by spoiling video games, give Rockstar some sound advice, and praise the arrogance of some Overwatch League players.
Midway between the reign of the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets, a budding video game company broke into the scene with an over the top, fast paced, electric basketball game. Their name? Also Midway. Their game? About to be put to the test, this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: NBA Jam2018-08-071h 14The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastNBA Jam: Tournament EditionBoomshakalaka! This week Andrew and Mikey take to the hardwood to review NBA Jam for the SNES!
We also tell embarrassing stories about flirting by spoiling video games, give Rockstar some sound advice, and praise the arrogance of some Overwatch League players.
Midway between the reign of the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets, a budding video game company broke into the scene with an over the top, fast paced, electric basketball game. Their name? Also Midway. Their game? About to be put to the test, this week, when Andrew and Mikey Retrograde: NBA Jam2018-08-071h 14
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastWcw/Nwo: RevengeIt's absolute chaos this week, as Producer Elliot (played by Chris Ehrenworth) joins Mikey and Andrew as they dust off the THQ classic WCW/nWo: Revenge!
The Retrograders also hold an impromptu draft of their top wrestlers of all time, condemn the overrated Mario Tennis, and reminisce on how Andrew and Chris used to gleefully beat up Mikey for fun!
Will WCW/nWo: Revenge retain its Championship title, or has our past love of this game disappeared faster than Hulk Hogan's hairline?2018-07-241h 15The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastWcw/Nwo: RevengeIt's absolute chaos this week, as Producer Elliot (played by Chris Ehrenworth) joins Mikey and Andrew as they dust off the THQ classic WCW/nWo: Revenge!
The Retrograders also hold an impromptu draft of their top wrestlers of all time, condemn the overrated Mario Tennis, and reminisce on how Andrew and Chris used to gleefully beat up Mikey for fun!
Will WCW/nWo: Revenge retain its Championship title, or has our past love of this game disappeared faster than Hulk Hogan's hairline?2018-07-241h 15
The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastSonic The HedgehogIt's a juggernaut this week on The Retrograde, as Andrew and Mikey look back at the game that changed platformers forever.
We also discuss the Overwatch League's deal with ESPN, Mikey's obsession with sad Christmas movies, and our number one favourite topic: Dwayne Johnson.
Were the sound, speed, and design of Sonic be enough to make it playable today, or did this game's lack of longevity foreshadow the decline of Sega?2018-07-171h 11The Retrograde: A Video Game PodcastSonic The HedgehogIt's a juggernaut this week on The Retrograde, as Andrew and Mikey look back at the game that changed platformers forever.
We also discuss the Overwatch League's deal with ESPN, Mikey's obsession with sad Christmas movies, and our number one favourite topic: Dwayne Johnson.
Were the sound, speed, and design of Sonic be enough to make it playable today, or did this game's lack of longevity foreshadow the decline of Sega?2018-07-171h 11