Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter

International Superstar Soccer - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E14

This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are hitting the pitch and stepping back into the mid-90s to celebrate the dawn of a football gaming revolution: the International Superstar Soccer (ISS) games! We are diving into Konami's legendary Super Nintendo and Mega Drive era, looking back at the original 1994 masterpiece and the iconic ISS Deluxe and then through the series' hay-day on the original PlayStation. We reminisce about the glorious, fast-paced arcade gameplay, the unforgettable legends like Babangida, and the horrendous commentary that still echoes in our heads. To keep our energy up through extra time, we’ve mixed up a pair of stadium-ready cocktails. Andy’s Cocktail: https://share.google/aimode/SdKoGyndvuMuiFyfw Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4311/   Friends of the show (Not sponsored or affiliated): DiffordsGuide.co.uk ConsoleMAD.co.uk Antstream.com retrocomputermuseum.co.uk AmigaLive.com   #internationalsuperstarsoccer #iss #issdeluxe #konami #snes #supernintendo #megadrive #sega #retrogaming #90sgaming #sportsgaming #footballgames #retrofootball #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S03E13

This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are flexing their mental muscles with the ultimate arcade block-dropper: Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo! Capcom's genius 1996 spin-off took legendary fighters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and Morrigan, shrunk them down into adorable chibi sprites, and threw them into a viciously competitive puzzle matrix.  We break down the absolute chaos of the counter-gem system, the tactical stress of building giant power gems, and debate our favourite character attack patterns. To match the bright, high-energy arcade aesthetics, we’ve mixed up two vibrant, punchy cocktails to keep us sharp during our matches. Andy’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3622/ Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/21145/   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]   #superpuzzlefighter #capcom #retroarcade #retrogaming #90sgaming #streetfighter #darkstalkers #puzzlefighter #cocktailmode #videogamecocktails #nostalgiapodcast #gaminghistory #arcadeclassics

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