Kick, punch, it's all in the mind! This week, Andy and Dave are dropping the beat and getting groovy with the one and only PaRappa the Rapper! They'll be exploring the game's unique style, unforgettable tunes, and lasting legacy, while also charting the evolution of the entire rhythm action genre through the years. And what's a rhythm session witho…

Have you ever dreamed of leading your favourite football club to glory? This week, Andy and Dave are joined by the tactical mastermind James to delve deep into the addictive world of Championship Manager! They'll be charting the evolution of this iconic series, reminiscing about late nights scouting wonderkids and agonizing over transfer decisions.…

Leap into the bizarre world of the Nth Dimension with Andy and Dave as they revisit the iconic Amiga platformer, Zool. This week, Andy and Dave are taking a deep dive into the legacy of this unique Amiga platformer, from its lightning-fast gameplay to its ingenious level design. They'll also be venturing into the world of Zool 2 along with other ga…

Are you ready to bodyslam into nostalgia? This week, Andy and Dave are joined by the tag team champion himself, Chris from the 'Once Upon a Turnstile' podcast, for a deep dive into the pixelated power of WrestleFest! They'll be reminiscing about their favourite arcade moments, discussing other classic wrestling games that graced our screens, and tr…

Get ready to question everything! This episode, Andy and Dave dive headfirst into the chaotic world of April Fools' Day pranks in the realm of retro video games. But the fun doesn't stop there! We're also shaking up some delightfully deceptive cocktails, concocted with a mischievous twist to celebrate the spirit of April Fools'. Prepare for a blend…

Dive into the pixelated mayhem of classic 'Worms' with Andy and Dave! They'll be revisiting their favourite moments from this artillery strategy gem, reminiscing about holy hand grenades and errant sheep. But that's not all! They'll also be on a quest to find the perfect cocktail pairing for the chaotic, hilarious gameplay. Tune in to for gaming no…

Did it kill gaming as we knew it? Is it hugely over-rated? Do spoilers have an expiry date? Find out all this and more as we take Snake on his seminal PS1 journey. Andy's Cocktail Dave's CocktailBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

You may know it as Hot Shots Golf - but whatever the name it's one of the few games to ever make golf fun! We talk about the whole series, some contemporaries, and Dave even takes the time to explain that whole Tiger Woods, PGA Tour, Masters, EA Sports naming convention mess. We also do a bit of a round up on some games and drinks mentioned in prev…

To celebrate the launch into Early Access of Tokyo Extreme Racer, Dave and Andy look back at where this series started and play entries all the way from the SNES to the Xbox 360. Obviously you mustn't drink and drive but we did (eventually) find a couple of great cocktails to go along with game for you to try out once you're home safe! Andy's Cockt…

*Apologies for some occasional and very slight crackle on the audio this episode* We take to the streets of Tokyo-to with Beat, Gum, and the rest of the GGs with the iconic granddaddy of cel-shaded games: Jet Set Radiooooooo!!! Also up for discussion is the sequel Jet Set Radio Future, along with several of the newer games released that pay homage …

Welcome to Season 2 of Cocktail mode where 2 old mates continue to struggle to stay on topic aout an old videogame and then try to chose a cocktail that compliments it. This episode is about the the CaRPG that started it all, with mild diversions into Ridge Racer, MSR, Motor Toon GP, and of course Dark Souls... Wait. What? Also, hi to https://marti…

Join us for our very agnostic break from the usual format as we discuss the games of Christmas Past and the drinks of Christmas Present. Thanks to ZapSplat for an extra little festive flair this episode Extra special thank you to Smooth-Foot-4688, 'Neil', and the boys of Pig Unit for providing our special Xmas outro: A wonderful gift for you; our l…

How much fun is 'so much fun'? How attached can you get to a 12 pixel face? How did they squeeze this masterpiece onto the Game Boy Color? We may or may not actually answer these questions, but we have a damn good time while we talk about Cannon Fodder and try and pair it with a cocktail! Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail THAT Intro song…

The first person shooter that predates the name 'first person shooter' - Listen to Dave and Andy discus the history, the sequels, the legacy, and of course the fridges. Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail The best song you'll hear todayBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

A double header of blade clashing action courtesy of the first two games in Namco's epic tale of souls and swords, eternally retold! What's our favourite in the series? What's our favourite character? What cocktails will we choose? What... I mean - WHAT - actually is Voldo!? All this and more in this weeks Cocktail Mode! Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cock…

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah! If it's good enough for Tim Waltz, if good enough for us... We're showing our love to one of the Dreamcast's most iconic games this time out on Cocktail Mode: Crazy Taxi reminds us what it was like before the PlayStation and Xbox turned everything brown and grimy! We'll talk punk, we'll talk sequels, we'll talk law suits, …

The greatest videogame ever made? The greatest marketing machine that ever existed? The greatest piece of fortuitous episode timing ever? As the new TV series lands, the remastered original trilogy flies high in the charts, and the conversation about 'what's next' gets ever more prevalent - it couldn't be a better time for Andy and Dave to weigh in…

Welcome to the party, pal, where the drinks are great and the games are... err... you'll have to listen to find out. Dave and Andy wander off topic (as usual) in this episode and end up discussing every Die Hard videogame ever made and spend no small amount of time chatting about the films too. Cocktails this week: Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail s…

Some say "He can't be killed", some say "He drinks blood", I say: This is our longest episode yet so strap for a wild ride back to the eighties when films were great, games were great, and Jim Carrey (thankfully) wasn't famous yet! Drinks this episode: Andy's Cocktail Dave's CocktailBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

The seminal Irem shooter R-Type is the seed to start this episodes conversation about all things H-Shmup - from Gradius to Einhander, Defender to Delta - all bases are covered but they are sadly not 'belong to us', as we complete neglect to mention 'Zero Wing' in all it's meme-y glory. Nevermind, eh? For a bonus point, see if you can spot the momen…

We welcome a guest co-host to Cocktail Mode this week with the aim of bringing some insight to the sport behind the game as we talk about the BTCC in both it's video game and real world variants. Cocktails this week: Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail Chris's CocktailBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

You may not know of Football Champ (AKA Hat Trick Hero) but rest assured we spend plenty of time talking about FIFA, ISS, Sensible Soccer, and just about every other football game of the previous century - and a couple from this - before eventually choosing two drinks to accompany Taito's bonkers arcade soccer game. Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail …

We're of to Strangereal to visit Mobius 1 and the rest of the Ace Combat crew this episode, with the usual few detours en route - that this week include, among others, the musical stylings of Roxette! Andy's cocktail this week And Dave's #Retrogaming #Cocktail #PodcastBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

Alongside the beast riding adventures of Ax Battler et al we'll be discussing all the usual beat-em-up suspects and some much less well known examples of the genre. Cocktails this episode: Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail #Retrogaming #Cocktail #PodcastBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

This time round we've experimented by choosing a game that neither of us had played before - Konamis 'hidden gem': Rocket Knight Adventures! Cocktails this episode: Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail #Retrogaming #Cocktail #PodcastBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

For the first time on Cocktail Mode we're discussing a game that one of us hadn't played prior to selection for this episode: Toejam & Earl on the Mega Drive! Did we think it was Gnarly (sorry) or Heinous (sorry) and did we both find a bodacious (really, very sorry) cocktail to pair with it? Listen in and find out. Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail #…

NBA Jam drains it from downtown into our tenth episode that rapid veers from basketball to just about every other sport - videogame and otherwise - under the sun. Basketball fans of a sensitive disposition can look away now! Cocktails in this episode include... Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail #Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast…

Some say it's the best PC game ever made, some say it's almost a genre unto itself, some say "Why would you make a game this hard? Are you nuts!?". All sorts of other turn based games get a mention as Dave and I discuss, and try to pair a cocktail with, Julian Gollop's strategy masterpiece. Cocktails featured in this episode: Andy's Cocktail Dave's…

In a change to the advertised episode we're talking about Tetris this time out: The game, the film, the phenomenon. Cocktails this episode: Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail #Retrogaming #Cocktail #PodcastBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

Dave waves the flag for the glorious PC gaming master-race, Andy rants about the quality of stories in games, and we even take the opportunity to give Portal 2 an off topic piece of our mind... all while discussing as many of the 30 Resident Evil games as possible. Oh... and cocktails! Andy's Cocktail Dave's Cocktail #Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast…

Join us on a trip to New Washington and beyond as we follow Conrad B. Hart on his stunningly crafted adventure. We'll discuss ports, remakes, censorship, sequels and - of course - THAT door! Dave and Andy even manage to come from broadly the same direction when choosing their cocktails to pair with this 1992 masterpiece. Cocktails from this episode…

Drop in to the late nineties with Andy & Dave as we discuss the beauty of THPS, the art of the 'Strawpedo', the majesty of California Games, and the shear abject horror of having to listen to the The Suicide Machines' "New Girl" for the first time in twenty years. Cocktails from this episode:Andy's CocktailDave's Cocktail#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Pod…

Namco's classic lightgun arcade series is the focus of this episode - with Barbarian, Hitman, John Woo movies and Lebowski's bar in Glasgow featuring among the many obstacles to us sticking to the point! Cocktails from this episode:Andy's CocktailDave's Cocktail#Retrogaming #Cocktail #PodcastBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

Is Nico Collard really that horrible? Is George Stobbard secretly a pr**k? And are there any cocktails that we can somehow pair with gaming history's most annoying goat? Give us 59 minutes of your time and the answer to all these questions (and more) will become clear! Cocktails from this episode:Andy's CocktailDave's Cocktail#Retrogaming #Cocktail…

Trailer for Cocktail Mode - the podcast where great games meet great drinks!By Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin

Minnie Driver, Motorway Service Stations, and (of course) Turbo Esprit all feature in this episodes conversation about Taito's brilliant cop chase game - we even try and settle the decades old argument of which was better: ZX Spectrum or Amstrad CPC464? Cocktails from this episode:Andy's CocktailDave's Cocktail#Retrogaming #Cocktail #Podcast…

While reminiscing about the all-conquering fighting game Dave and I touch on Arcade Etiquette, Single Player modes, Kylie's posterior, and THAT movie! We even eventually get around to pairing Street Fighter 2 with a couple of cocktails! Andy's CocktailDave's Cocktail#Retrogaming #Cocktail #PodcastBy Andy Anderson & Dave Whiffin