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/

Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5ToSWJr94k/

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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

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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/

Dave’s Cocktail: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2131/

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