Lock in, D-Pads! This week we're venturing out into the wasteland of Prime Video to salvage what we can from arguably the most talked about TV Show out there at the moment: It's Fallout on Prime! Conveniently, one of us is a lifelong fan of the gaming franchise Fallout, while the other has only admired it from afar. We aim to sit down to discuss how successful the show is, and whether it works better for fans of the franchise, or those who haven't yet dipped their irradiated toe into the deserts of a retro futurist, post-apocalyptic USA! Note: We only spoil up to episode 4 in this episode! Wat ..read more

It's time for an add-on to our episode about add-ons, D-Pads! This week we're wrapping up our look at some of the most iconic gaming peripherals of all time. Sure, no one should set foot on a Tony Hawk Ride skateboard, but that doesn't mean we should toss out every hunk of plastic we've hooked up to our consoles. From the Nintendo Zapper and the Playstation Multitap to the Wii Fit Balance board and the Xbox Kinect, we try to find a tiered slot for a whole new slew of items. Watch our gameplay segments and full video episodes over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetrogradePo ..read more

Time to get a little bit more, D-Pads! What's better than your favourite game? The peripherals which make your favourite game EVEN better! We've all held a giant chunk of plastic in our hands and either felt self conscious, or felt like gaming couldn't get any better. This week we sit down to rank the most iconic Gaming Peripherals of all time! Is the NES Zapper truly S-Tier even though most of us only used it for one game? Is the N64 Rumble Pack worth holding on to when every new controller comes standard with that technology now? Plus: More thoughts on Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3! Watc ..read more

Do the Mario, D-Pads! This week we took a trip back to the Mushroom Kingdom to check out one of the most infamous Super Mario properties of all time: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! It only aired for one season and featured the likes of "Captain" Lou Albano as Mario and Danny Wells as Luigi, but in that short time it amassed a cult following and contributed to countless memes. But after so much time removed from the original airing, is it even possible to watch it with fresh eyes? We aim to find out if this confounding children's show is worth watching in the modern day. Watch our gameplay s ..read more

May your blades chip and shatter, D-Pads! This week we ride the hype train all the way to Arrakis as we look back at the game that laid the groundwork for all Real Time Strategy games to come: Dune 2 Battle for Arrakis! It's also known as Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty, but we're here to find out if it's still just as revolutionary as the day it was released. Check out our full gameplay segment here before jumping into the episde: https://youtu.be/wdpJeJTmrI8 Before we dig into our thoughts and impressions on the game, we also take some time to review the recent movie Dune: Part 2, and Mike ..read more

Find a partner and mash your medallions together, D-Pads! You asked, and we watched: this week we finally take a look at the heavily requested film adaptation of Double Dragon (1994) featuring the likes of Scott Wolf, Robert Patrick, and... Alyssa Milano's brother? With all the conversation surrounding the success of video game adaptations, from 2023's Super Mario Bros. and The Last of Us, to 2024's announcement of Borderlands, and season 2 of Halo, we figured we'd revisit the roots of these vague remakes! This was truly one of the most baffling films we've ever seen, but believe it or not the ..read more

Call your dads, D-Pads! It's time to boot up that old grey PC in your basement, click on over to Start - Program Files - Games, and see what you've got! If you were lucky enough to be born 30 or so years ago, you'll know what this is all about, and you'll likely have some opinions on what were some of the best Windows Based and Microsoft Entertainment Pack games! Is Solitaire better than Minesweeper? Does Jezzball deserve to be higher than B tier? What even is Jezzball? Plus: our final thoughts on Prince of Persia The Lost Crown. Watch our gameplay segments and full video episodes over on our ..read more

Time for a pit-stop, D-Pads! As gamers we're still early enough into the lifecycle of our favourite medium to have been blessed with more fantastic years than bad ones. After the gaming crash of the 1980s, it looked like the sky was the limit! That is, until 1995. While no year is without a few stand-out games, some years brought more misery than excitement. Join us as we draft some of the best AND worst games from 1995. Does the glory of Earthbound outweigh the shame of Penn and Teller's Smoke and Mirrors? Watch our gameplay segments and full video episodes over on our YouTube channel: https ..read more

Time to dust off that Blockbuster card, D-Pads! This week we sit down side by side on a sofa built for two to discuss a style of gaming which just doesn't seem to exist anymore. While the introduction of online multiplayer games felt promising, the unforeseen casualty was the tried and true practice of couch co-op! We wanted to relive some of our best memories playing videogames side by side with our buddies by drafting a team of 6 of our favourites! Whether it's a strict co-op game, split screen multiplayer, or just a classic single player game which is well suited to passing the controller b ..read more

We've been feeling the love since our 300th episode, so we wanted to give back to the listeners! This week we decided to open up the mail bag again and answer some of your burning questions. Why isn't there more sex in video games? What are our least favourite peripherals of all time? What makes a mediocre game worth playing? And more! Plus, we break down some of the biggest moments from last week's Sony State of Play, and catch up on our recent gaming habits like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Dave the Diver! Watch our gameplay segments and full video episodes over on our YouTube chann ..read more