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/

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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/

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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

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