Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter

NBA 2K - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E12

This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are hitting the virtual hardwood to look back at the 1999 Sega Dreamcast masterpiece: NBA 2K! We are diving deep into the visual marvel that launched a legacy, celebrating the game that blew everyone away with its photorealistic graphics, smooth animations, and Allen Iverson crossing up defenders on the cover. We discuss how Visual Concepts completely changed the sports gaming landscape overnight. To keep our energy up for four quarters of pure nostalgia, we’ve mixed up a premium pair of court-ready cocktails.   Andy’s Cocktail: https://youtu.be/H34mJGsDyxI Dave’s Cocktail: https://fr.hennessy.com/en-int/cocktails/alley-oop-cocktail   Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated): DiffordsGuide.co.uk ConsoleMAD.co.uk Antstream.com retrocomputermuseum.co.uk AmigaLive.com   #nba2k #segadreamcast #retrogaming #90sgaming #sportsgaming #visualconcepts #segasports #alleniverson #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory #hoopshistory

Stunt Car Racer - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E11

This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are revving their engines and bracing for the G-force as they revisit Geoff Crammond’s 1989 gravity-defying masterpiece: Stunt Car Racer! We’re heading back to the high-altitude tracks to look at the game that turned 3D wireframe graphics into a nail-biting survival experience. We break down the sheer terror of hearing that "crack" in the chassis after a heavy landing, the precision required to keep your hot rod on the rails, and how those stomach-churning drops proved that you didn't need millions of colours to create a sense of speed.  As usual, we’ve shaken up a pair of cocktails to help steady the nerves after a few sessions on the Stepping Stones. We journey through the literal highs and lows of the arcade-sim hybrid, complete with Andy reminiscing about the glorious Amiga version, and Dave finally admitting that he still hasn't mastered the art of hitting the nitro without flying off into the void! Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39844/genuine-risk [https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39844/genuine-risk] Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/669/downhill-racer [https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/669/downhill-racer]   Links: Stunt Car Racer Remake: https://github.com/omenoidlab/stuntcarremake [https://github.com/omenoidlab/stuntcarremake] Stunt Car Racer at Torinak: https://torinak.com/qaop/play/stuntcar [https://torinak.com/qaop/play/stuntcar]   Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated):  DiffordsGuide.co.uk [http://diffordsguide.co.uk] ConsoleMAD.co.uk [http://consolemad.co.uk] Antstream.com [http://antstream.com] retrocomputermuseum.co.uk [http://retrocomputermuseum.co.uk] Amigalive.com [http://amigalive.com]   #stuntcarracer #stunttrackracer #geoffcrammond #amiga #atarist #commodore64 #zxspectrum #retrogaming #80sgaming #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory #3dgaming #microsell

Ninja Gaiden - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E10

This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave journey through the streets of America through a 1980s Japanese lens as they revisit the 1988 coin-op original: Shadow Warriors (AKA Ninja Gaiden)! We’re heading back to the smoky arcades to look at the side-scrolling beat 'em up that feels worlds apart from its famous NES cousin. We break down the visceral joy of the "neck-flip" throw, the punishing difficulty of those hockey-mask-wearing goons, and the legendary (and terrifying) "circular saw" continue screen that haunted many a childhood. As usual, we’ve shaken up a pair of cocktails to celebrate the grit and grime of this arcade powerhouse.   Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3965/ [https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3965/sake-manhattan] Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5ToSWJr94k/ [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5ToSWJr94k/]   Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated):  DiffordsGuide.co.uk [http://diffordsguide.co.uk] ConsoleMAD.co.uk [http://consolemad.co.uk] Antstream.com [http://antstream.com] retrocomputermuseum.co.uk [http://retrocomputermuseum.co.uk] amigalive.com [http://amigalive.com] https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamingMixologist [https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamingMixologist] https://tcrf.net/The_Cutting_Room_Floor [https://tcrf.net/The_Cutting_Room_Floor]   #shadowwarriors #ninjagaiden #tecmo #arcade #retrogaming #beatemup #80sgaming #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory #ryuhayabusa #ninja #coinop

Star Fox - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E09

This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are checking their G-diffusers and heading for Corneria to revisit the 1993 Super FX powerhouse: Star Wi... I mean Fox! We’re blasting off with Fox McCloud and his crew to look back at the polygon revolution that changed the SNES forever. We break down the chaotic joy of trying to keep Slippy Toad alive and why those flat-shaded shapes still hold more charm than a modern 4K render.  As usual, we’ve shaken up a pair of cocktails to sip on while we do a barrel roll through gaming history. Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/40081 Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/18098   Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated):  DiffordsGuide.co.uk ConsoleMAD.co.uk Antstream.com retrocomputermuseum.co.uk https://www.amigalive.com/ #starfox #nintendo #snes #retrogaming #superfx #90sgaming #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory #foxmccloud #16bit #scifigaming

Metal Slug 30th Anniversary - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E08

This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the game with the most beautifully animated carnage in arcade history: Metal Slug! We’re diving into the legendary SNK pixel art that turned the run-and-gun genre into a hand-drawn masterpiece. We break down the frantic joy of the "HEAVY MACHINE GUN!", the slapstick charm of the bulging-eyed enemies, and how this Neo Geo crown jewel proved that a jumping tank is the ultimate gaming vehicle. As usual, we’ve shaken up a pair of cocktails to go alongside the high-octane chaos of this 1996 classic. Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3630/ [https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3630/] Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2131/ [https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2131/]   Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated):  DiffordsGuide.co.uk  ConsoleMAD.co.uk  Antstream.com  retrocomputermuseum.co.uk #metalslug #retrogaming #snk #neogeo #arcadegaming #90sgaming #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory #runandgun #pixelart