Every week we take a look back at some of the most beloved or infamous video games which shaped our childhood and rate them in the modern day.
Is hindsight 20/20, or do these games still deserve their perfect 10/10?
We also find time to nerd out on current games and all the goings-on in the world of controllers!
Find us on your favourite platform by clicking the podcast icon below, or choose from any of our past episodes!
This week we cut down Satan and rebuild our faith as we revisit the incredibly ambitions Actraiser on the SNES!
Does its religious undertones and asymmetric gameplay still deserve praise, or should this game remain in purgatory?
We also get excited over The Last of Us 2, question Andrew's sanity after binging Star Trek: The Next Generation, and would you believe us if we told you we're joined by Canadian hip hop legend Shaggy?!
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Read MoreThis week we follow the path from our past to revisit the grandfather of the Real Time Strategy Game: Lemmings!
Along the way we discuss the recent Playstation 5 announcements, our thoughts on The Last of Us 2, and Andrew's unwavering commitment to Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Also, is Mikey a true mascot for Coldplay?
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Read MoreThis week we set off into the desert in search of the perfect game. Will they find it in 2012's Journey?
It's a game that dropped jaws back when it was released, but has the popularity of walking simulators diluted this game's once-unmatched atmosphere?
Before starting our adventure, we gush over What We Do in the Shadows, debate the quality of Undertaker's The Last Ride, talk about the importance of holding the High Ground in the Star Wars universe, and for some reason talk WAY too much about the band Journey.
Read MoreThis week we bro out HARD with a look back at the retro inspired love letter to 80's action movies: Broforce!
It's not exactly a retro game, but it borrows from some of the best side-scrollers we've played on this show, so we dusted it off to see how it compares.
Also, Mikey's finally allowed to talk about Dark Souls again, and he doesn't skimp on his chance to do so.
Finally, what do God and Human Centipede have in common? Only one way to find out!
Read MoreThis week we enlist in the arcade battlefield of the SNK legend Metal Slug!
Is this 2D shooter still military-grade, or over time did it get lost in the fog of war?
But before that, we make some time to talk about the perils of naming your in-game pets after real life animals.
Also, have you ever noticed how similar POKEMON is to DIGIMON? It's UNCANNY, and we're here to expose the truth!
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Read MoreWe've got a special b-b-b-bonus-s-s-s episode where we're paying homage to an article which paid homage to one of our favourite podcasts of all time! How exciting is that!?
Comedy Bang Bang has given us countless hours of entertainment, and Vulture writers Sean Malins and Rebecca Alter gave us the perfect excuse to talk "inside-baseball" using their countdown of the top 103 characters from the last 11 years.
Fans of CBB are not going to want to miss this one, and we're definitely going to want to hear your rankings.
Make sure to read the article here before listening: https://www.vulture.com/article/best-comedy-bang-bang-characters.html
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Read MoreIn honour of the 20th anniversary of one of the most iconic First Person Shooters to grace the N64, we take a look at its relatively forgotten sequel Perfect Dark: Zero!
Find out if this Xbox 360 launch title is worthy of Joanna Dark's notorious presence, or if it coasted along on name alone.
We also find time to question the true lore of the Power Rangers, and let's face it: we wouldn't be much of a podcast if we didn't discuss our final thoughts on The Last Dance.
Read MoreThis week there's no retro game in sight! Instead, we test out a party game currently on Xbox Game Pass in hopes to make everyone's social distancing become a bit more enjoyable: it's Jackbox!
We're joined by Andrew's Player 2 as we boot up Party Pack 3 remotely to truly put it to the quaran-test.
This episode is a full length "let's play," but we also manage to come to terms with Mikey's official distaste for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Sekiro.
Read MoreThis week we return to the realm of the arcade brawler with a look back at Final Fight!
Last week Streets of Rage had us curious about whether these old school beat-em-ups were worth of their praise, so we decided to double down!
Find out if this romp through Metro City is worth dropping another quarter for, or if this is the final time we want to play it.
We also debate whether Taika Waititi has a chance at making a great Star Wars movie, and Andrew tries to assimilate himself with Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Read MoreThis week we get angsty with a look back at one of the grandfathers of the beat-em-up: it's Streets of Rage!
We put the entire franchise under review in this episode as we rate our experience with the first 3 game, and see how they hold up next to the newly released Streets of Rage 4!
Does this entry over 25 years in the making return the franchise to its former glory, or it just a new coat of paint hide a rusty joyride?
We also choose which weapon we'd use if we were drafted into a beat-em-up, and rank our favourite side-scrolling characters of all time!
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