Retrograde is a fortnightly retro gaming podcast on the CSICON Network. Each episode focuses on a single game from yesteryear chosen by one of the Retrograde team, who - after playing the game for two weeks - sit down and talk about it, its legacy and overall impact on the gaming world.
Christmas comes a little early as The Retrograde team are back for another Christmas romp. Host Jack Marshall is joined by his usual happy elves of Anthony Hobday, James Mcfadyen, and Lysanne Skinner aka Lysanne Fisher. So sit back, grab some eggnog, a few mince pies, light the fire, and get ready for a bumper packed Christmas Retrograde Special!
Turn off the sad songs. Get the lights back on. And Sellotape back together those torn up Retrograde posters! The gang are back to deliver some festive cheer for a one-off special! We'll be looking back at the year that was 2015, debating all the ins and outs of the world (mostly video games, though, since that's kind of the theme of the show). We've made our lists. We've checked them twice. You're going to find out what we think has been naughty or nice in 2015.
This is the end. The End is nigh. This is how the world ends, not with a bang, but with a whimper. The last episode of Retrograde. Lets do it again once more, with feeling.
Penultimate! Say it. It pours down your throat like honey. Penultimate. That's where we are today folks. The penultimate episode of Retrograde. The final game we're doing is Golden Axe. Axe! So; for one second-to-last time join Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, Anthony Hobday, and James MacFadyen as we become the Retrograde team.
Hell hath no fury like the Retrograde team scorned. This week, Jack Marshall, Anthony Hobday, and James MacFadyen cast some fire over Diablo 2. We also open this show with some big news....
Welcome aboard this non-stop flight to the island of Pilotwings. We're guaranteed to experience some turbulence, so have those sick bags at the ready.
Crash. Wallop. Bang. No, that's not my pet names for my last three ex-wives. That's the noise I make when driving around in Crash Team Racing. Vroom Vroom.
I like worms. You like worms. We all like worms. So who wouldn't like a game about a worm called Jim? Join the Retrograde team where, this week, we play Earthworm Jim. Big thanks to Jedman for providing us with a VO this week.
Choo choo! All aboard the Retrograde train of awesomeness. This week it's The Last Express running down the tracks at blistering speeds. Ever wanted to throw a dead body out the window of a moving train? Ever wanted to stare at a golden egg for far too long? Ever wanted to have multiple knife fights on a train journey? Then The Last Express is the game for you! Show notes and links: Friday Night Fisticuffs (youtube.com). See Guilty Gear Xrd in action Whiplash TRAILER 1 (2014) (youtube.com). Whiplash Trailer
Don't you just love Aero Chocolate bars? Well; add wings, an arcade stick, and two player co-op mode to it and you basically get Aero Fighters! Yes, Aero Fighters; that much loved vertical scrolling shoot-em up, gets the Retrograde treatment this week. Join us, won't you? Show notes and links: This is... Japan World Cup 3 Jedidiah Vrazo
It's the Retrograde Christmas Special 2014! Hurrah! Join us on our end of year Christmas Quiz through the land of Retro Games! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Once more the Retrograde team venture into the long grass with our pokeballs in our hands. This time it’s Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire getting the Retrograde treatment. Join Jack, Lysanne, Anthony, and friend of the show Marc as we wander the forests making wild animals fight each other until they black out from the pain. Show notes and links: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia
Pen this one into your diary, with ink, you know, like a comic book... It’s COMIX ZONE. And no, I didn’t spell that wrong. The Retrograde team lick their thumbs and turn the pages of Comix Zone this week. Show notes and links: GREEN TROLL FACE - YouTube Comix Zone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jurassic World - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube
The Retrograde team finally size up one of the Tomb Raider games this week. We will be back flipping, shooting dogs, and accidentally pulling out flares so it promises to be a hoot! Show notes and links: Tomb Raider 2 Speed Run
Can you feel our Halo, Halo, Halo? Retrograde’s Halo, Halo, Halo? This week it’s Halo, Halo, Halo. Show notes and links: Retrograde Bungie
Back away from the cliff and join the Retrograde team as we play Lemmings! Show notes and links: A History of Lemmings Castle of Dr.Doombad on iOS Flockers on Steam Trolls
There isn't a cream in the world that can cure this rash; it's Road Rash! This week the retrograde team put the pedal to the metal, the four to the floor, and... er... put their seats in the upright position. So scratch that itch with Road Rash and the Retrograde team! Show notes and links: Road Redemption official website If David Lynch made a video game, it might look like 'Virginia' | The Verge A Light In Chorus | A game about navigation, cultural ancestry and sparkly things, by Eliott Johnson and Matthew Warshaw Asteroid Base // Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime A Light In Chorus | A game about navigation, cultural ancestry and sparkly things, by Eliott Johnson and Matthew Warshaw
Episode sixty of Retrograde sees the Retrograde team playing the Lucasarts point and click adventure classic Grim Fandango. Four years in the afterlife is not long enough to discuss Grim Fandango but we will try squeeze it in all into a one hour show. Show notes and links: Grim Fandango - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Grim Fandango Puzzle Design Dcoument Our super awesome VO person this week; Reddhorrock
Ah; damn son! The Retrograde team are back at it again with this gangster game called Planescape: Torment. Watch us as we steal cars, pick up prostitutes, and bowl with our cousin Vinnie in the world of Liberty City ... Wait; what do you mean it’s a deep, immersive RPG? 80,000 lines of dialogue?! Oh dear lord; this is going to go badly! Show notes and links: Planescape: Torment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Post without a title Planescape: Torment - Best Mods/Increase Resolution Guide :: Alphabetti Spaghetti Torment: Tides of Numenera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Torment: Tides of Numenera by inXile entertainment — Kickstarter Because You’re Worthless: The Dark Side Of Indie PR | Puppyblog DansGaming - YouTube
Welcome to episode fifty-eight of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team suit up with Worms. This week, Jack Marshall, Anthony Hobday, Lysanne Fisher, Neil Skinner, Laura Jeal, and James McFadyen play some Worms. This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode fifty-seven of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team bunny hops with Jumping Flash. This week, Jack Marshall, Anthony Hobday, Lysanne Fisher and James McFadyen play some Jumping Flash. A big thanks to @massive_bellend for this week's voiceover and we all here at Retrograde hope you manage to shift that fridge. This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode fifty-six of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team grabs some air in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. This week, Jack Marshall, Anthony Hobday, Lysanne Fisher and James McFadyen play some Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode fifty-five of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team goes all medieval with WarCraft 3. This week, Jack Marshall, Anthony Hobday, Lysanne Fisher and James 'forgettable' McFadyen play some WarCraft 3. This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. A big thanks to the guys over at EasyAsAbxy for their guest VO this week. Check our their youtube channel on the link below. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet. Show notes and links: EasyAsABXY - YouTube
Welcome to episode fifty-four of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team release some hilarious gas with Abe's Exoddus. This week, Jack Marshall, Anthony Hobday, Lysanne Fisher and Anthony Hobday play some Abe's Exoddus. This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode fifty-three of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team shoot up some mofos in GTA2. This week, Jack Marshall, Neil Skinner, Lysanne Fisher and Anthony Hobday buckle up and put the metal to the... er... Metal in GTA 2. This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
This week, Jack Marshall, Neil Skinner, James MacFadyen, Lysanne Fisher, and Anthony Hobday sit back in front of a live audience and talk nonsense all thanks to the guys at the Retro Aslyum podcast welcoming us to their Retromania event. A slight change for this week's episode as last weekend the attended the RetroMania event in London hosted by Retro Aslyum. This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode fifty one of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team live get their smash on with Super Smash Brothers Melee! This week, Jack Marshall, Neil Skinner, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday finally get to beach eachother senseless with adorable Nintendo mascots. A big thanks to Breki for our guest VO this week, and don't forget: if you'd like to guest VO for us, get in touch with us on Twitter! This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode fifty of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team live out their Fantasy with Final Fantasy VI. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday step into the role of Terra (whom I hilariously renamed pant-bulge) in an attempt to overthrown the evil emperor Gesthal. A big thanks to Breki for our guest VO this week, and don't forget: if you'd like to guest VO for us, get in touch with us on Twitter! This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. Use the offer code 'retrograde' for 30% off on your order! Also, don't forget that you can become a patron of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode forty-nine of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team go where no man has gone before in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday attempt to overtake dolphins in the intelligence race by discussing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. A big thanks to our listener Shane Storey for providing us with the guest VO this week. Make sure to follow him on twitter here. This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. And don't forget that you can become a patreon of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode forty-eight of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team go wading in the pond that is Superfrog. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday unleash their spawn into the pond of retro gaming with Superfrog (yeah, that worked). A big thanks to Andy over at Cartridge Freaks for providing us with the guest VO this week. Make sure to check out their podcast! This episode was sponsored by Tweaked Audio so make sure to head over and check them out. We talked about the game Werewolf that we played at Anthony's house, we honoured our new furthest away listener co_small, gave a shout out to ganontek for leaving us a lovely review, we discussed our favorite fansite of Superfrog (thanks Pooka!), and finally we coyly mentioned that you can become a patreon of the Retrograde show right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode forty-seven of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team wander into the fog with their arms out hoping not to bump into one of the many monsters of Silent Hill 2. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday listen for things that go bump in the night with Silent Hill 2. A big thanks to the guys over at The House of Horror podcast for providing us with the guest VO this week. Make sure to check out their podcast! While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode forty-six of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team drinks a piña colada on the beaches of Far-Cry. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday go subathing in Far-Cry... or is it FarCry? ...or Farcry? Meh, whatever. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode forty-five of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team straps on a half-shell with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday go ninja with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet. A ma-hoosive thank you to our guest VO this week from Mike and Dylan over at the What The Shell Podcast. Make sure you head over to their site and listen to the number one Turtles podcast there is! Lastly you can now become a patron of the show right here!
Welcome to episode forty-four of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team gets legless with Rayman 2. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday visit the Glade of Dreams in Rayman 2. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet. Lastly you can now become a patron of the show right here!
Welcome to episode forty-three of Retrograde, where the Retrograde go all whoah like dude on California Games. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday grind some pixellated half-pipe in California Games. We mention a few times this incredible Lets Compare video of California Games a well. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode forty-two of Retrograde, where the Retrograde leave you with a solid snake as we discuss Metal Gear Solid 2. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday alert some guards with Metal Gear Solid 2. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Ho ho ho! Welcome to this year's Xmas Special of Retrograde! As Xmas rolls in, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday sit down to be merry and discuss the latest generation of consoles. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge from the team! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on Twitter and retweet our competition tweet. Last, but not least, merry Christmas to all of our listeners and a big thank you to those of you who took the time to fill in our Christmas survey!
Welcome to episode fourty of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team swallows the tablets whole in Pac-Man. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday go down the arcade to play Pac-Man. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge and a Christmas card from the team! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on twitter and retweet our competition tweet. And last but not least fill out our Christmas survey and you could win an Amazon Voucher!
Welcome to episode thirty-nine of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team plumbs the depths of Super Mario Bros. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Anthony Hobday play the ultimate platformer Super Mario Bros. A big thanks as well to Ace Connell from the Nintendo Sushi podcast for providing our game intro this week. Make sure to check out the Nintendo Sushi podcast right here. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode thirty-eight of Retrograde, where the Retrograde team tiger uppercut your face with Street Fighter 2. This week, Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher, James MacFadyen, and Neil Skinner play the ultimate beat-em-up, Street Fighter 2. In the show we discuss Daigo's famous comeback which you can see here and also Cheap Trick's Mighty Wings. A big thanks as well to Captain Spike from the Game Buoys podcast for providing our game intro this week. Make sure to check out the Game Buoy podcast right HERE. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode thirty-seven of Retrograde where the Retrograde team fill your darkness with the light of Devil May Cry. This week Jack Marshall, Anthony Hobday, James MacFadyen, and special guest Marc Tourle play the Playstation 2 classic Devil May Cry. A big thank you as well to Andy Godoy from the Retro Aslyum podcast for providing this week's game intro. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on twitter and retweet our competition tweet.
Welcome to episode thirty-six of Retrograde where the Retrograde team roll their pokeballs out for Pokémon Stadium 2 Two crew members down means this episode features Jack Marshall, Lysanne Fisher and Neil Skinner. A special thank you as well to out official furthest away fan Alicia Slater who provided us with the intro blurb. While you're here; why not head over to iTunes and pop a lovely review down for Retrograde? We'll even send you a free Limited Edition Retrograde Badge! Also remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you want to enter this week's competition, simply follow us on twitter and retweet our competition tweet.