The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast

By Andrew Bascom and Mikey Ehrenworth

Every week we take a look back at some of our the most beloved or infamous video games which shaped our childhood. But is hindsight 20/20, or do these games still deserve their perfect 10/10?... more

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The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast episodes:

May 14, 2019 NBA Street
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?
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1h 31min
May 07, 2019 Diddy Kong Racing
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.
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1h 47min
April 30, 2019 Marvel Ultimate Alliance
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?
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1h 21min
April 27, 2019 BONUS - Avengers: Endgame Spoilercast!
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!
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50min
April 23, 2019 Marvel vs Capcom 2
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?
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1h 27min
April 16, 2019 Tiger Woods PGA Tour
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?
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1h 38min
April 09, 2019 Hitman: Codename 47
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?
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1h 38min
April 02, 2019 Tomb Raider
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?
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1h 33min
March 26, 2019 Super Metroid
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 years to remain unique?
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1h 29min
March 19, 2019 Mission Impossible
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?
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1h 30min

FAQs about The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast:

How many episodes does The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 362 episodes available.