Will and Drew's Gaming Retrospective (WDGR Podcast)

This is it folks. This is our very last episode. So let's make it a party, shall we? We had a very lively Twitch chat to join us as we celebrated 139 episodes of WDGR. Will and Drew talked about five games each want to beat after the show ends, including some long time thorns in their sides like Sekiro and Horizon: Zero Dawn. Plus, the two open up an extensive mailbag one last time, and take some time to address their future projects. Special thanks to our Patreon Producers - Nick...

It's the penultimate episode of WDGR, and as the clock ticks down on the final episode of the show, Will and Drew get together once more to chat about video games. Will brings us up to date on his Death Stranding experience. The game is getting even weirder, but he's into it. What is working for Will? Why hasn't he checked out with the creep factor? Drew's also diving into Twelve Minutes. How does the game sit with him? Is he enjoying the point and click puzzle adventure? Does he find...

Will is back this week, and he's excited to dive into his backlog once more - this time it's Death Stranding! What brought Will back to the game? How is he liking it so far? And what is bringing him back? Plus, Hades has landed on Xbox Game Pass, and Drew's thrilled to dive into the Underworld. What are his initial impressions of the action-packed rouge-lite? Does he find himself craving "one more run?" All this, plus an official announcement from Will regarding WDGR's future, and much...

Will's on vacation this week, so Drew turns to long time friend Dave to fill in! The two chat about what Dave's been playing, his experience as a long-time PlayStation owner buying his first Xbox, his hopes for VR, and so much more. Plus, Drew talks about his experience purchasing an Analogue Super NT, his favorite Star Trek movies, and the future of WDGR! Special thanks to our Patreon Producers - Nick Naylor, Shannon Willis, and Keith Zallinger! Be sure to follow WDGR everywhere, and...

With the announcement of upcoming Director's Cuts for Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima, Will finds himself frustrated by the choices, as well as the gaming community. Are these upgrades to the PS5 versions worth the cost? Is Sony just charging extra for DLC? Or, is this something that's been going on for decades already? Plus, Drew has spend some time with The Ascent. Although his time has been brief, he's got some in-depth early impressions of the game. Where does he sit with the...

Will's been sucked into PUBG, thanks to friends of the show Tom and Vic. How does this compare to Call of Duty Warzone? What was his first experience like with the beloved shooter? And how does crossplay function? Plus, Drew tried to take a nosedive into Microsoft Flight Simulator, but download issues and patches prevented him from taking off. What did he think of the experience once he was able to play? All this, plus Planet Alpha, pizza, donuts, garbage, and more! Special thanks to...

Valve announced a major surprise - The Steam Deck! It's a portable gaming PC that has access to your Steam Library, and it comes in three somewhat affordable versions. Is this something that Will or Drew plan on buying? What are they hoping is done with it long-term? Plus, Will's diving deeper into Demon's Souls Remake. How is his recent multiplayer experience compare with his new solo playthrough? All this, plus PuBG pricing, Warzone frustrations and more! Special thanks to our Patreon...

Will and Drew are back on Twitch this week, and they've got lots to catch up on! Drew updates everyone on his vacation, including as trip to Gamecraft in Southington, CT. Will has been dabbling in Call of Duty: Warzone, and has returned to Demon's Souls Remake. He provides some updates. Meanwhile, Drew has begun playing Planet Alpha, and the two take a look at Sony's recent State of Play, and the Nintendo Switch OLED model. Special thanks to our Patreon Producers - Nick Naylor, Shannon...

Drew's on vacation this week, so the duo relies on the ol' mailbag to record a few days early - and thanks to our incredible Discord community, we've got some amazing questions. What version of Street Fighter II should you play? What game would you go on a rant to defend? The answers to these questions and more lie ahead! Special thanks to our Patreon Producers - Nick Naylor, Shannon Willis, and Keith Zallinger! Be sure to follow WDGR everywhere, and tune in every Monday at 6:30pm ET live...

Will and Drew return to Twitch this week, and although all is not 100%, the tech issues are manageable! Will's been putting in work on Astro's Playroom, with the help of his wife Lauren. He provides an update on his progress, and discusses what games might be next on the list. Plus, Drew hasn't been doing too much gaming lately, but he found some time to fire up Maneater, and talks about a mobile game that he's been enjoying as well. Special thanks to our Patreon Producers - Nick Naylor,...

Will and Drew recorded last week's episode before Nintendo's E3 conference, so this week they get caught up. Surprisingly, Drew's kind of excited about some of the offerings Nintendo has on the way. What did he preorder immediately? What fell flat? Plus, Drew got to spend some time with Will's PS5. What are his impressions? Is Drew lining up in the Sony Direct queues yet? Special thanks to our Patreon Producers - neuromancer9k, Shannon Willis, and Nick Naylor! Be sure to follow WDGR...

It's E3 time! Will and Drew are excited to see what the upcoming year holds! As they look back on E3's weekend, what stood out to them? What games were exciting? What disappointed? And what are they still hoping to see? Special thanks to our Patreon Producers - neuromancer9k, Shannon Willis, and Nick Naylor! Be sure to follow WDGR everywhere, and tune in every Monday at 6:30pm ET live on Twitch to join in on the...

After a Memorial Day weekend off, Will and Drew are back! Will's got more to say about Returnal, while Drew has first impressions on indy game Night Call. Plus, the two chat about a lawsuit against Capcom, the Horizon Forbidden West gameplay trailer, E3, and much more! Special thanks to our Patreon Producers - neuromancer9k, Shannon Willis, and Nick Naylor! Be sure to follow WDGR everywhere, and tune in every Monday at 6:30pm ET live on Twitch to join in on the...

SPOILER ALERT! This is a special episode of Will and Drew's Gaming Retrospective - a full roundtable discussion of the WDGR Game Club about the game Bioshock Infinite! This episode was recorded on May 13th, 2021, and features six members of the WDGR Community as we discuss the ins and outs of Bioshock Infinite - the plot, the controversy, the game play, the music, and the graphics. Is this game still enjoyable in 2021? Or did the themes established in 2013 hit differently in a vastly...

The technical difficulties return, manifesting themselves in Will's computer this week, but the duo is determined to carry on with a packed show - they talk about games they're lining up to conquer this year. Plus, Will has expanded on his PS5 collection, and is eager to discuss Demon's Souls Remake, Returnal, and more! All this, plus gardening notes, a bachelor weekend, and much more! Be sure to follow WDGR everywhere, and tune in every Monday at 6:30pm ET live on Twitch to join in on the...

Everyone, rejoice! Will has finally been able to acquire a PS5! After spending the weekend enjoying it, he's got a ton to say, including his first impressions, and some surprising thoughts about the pack-in game, Astro's Playground. Will and Drew also dive deep into the listener mailbag, and answer some amazing questions submitted through Discord. But not all is well in the WDGR world, as constant technical issues plague their weekly livestream. Drew is a little distracted throughout, and...

After an unplanned - but not entirely unexpected - absence last week, Will and Drew are back with a new episode! Will is mostly settled in his new home, and gives us an update on the Hans Gruber Memorial Sound Stage, as well as some anecdotes about Moving Day. Plus, Drew talks about being a consumer whore and buying all things Doom, Drew's initial thoughts on Narita Boy and expanded reactions to MLB The Show 21, Will's continued anger towards Sony and their PS5 shortages, plus so much...

It's Will's last podcast in his current office. As he preps his move to a new home, he and Drew press record one more time to discuss their video game backlogs, MLB The Show '21, Returnal, Bioshock Infinite, CD Projekt Red's refund rate for Cyberpunk, the Mortal Kombat movie teaser, a Ghost of Tsushima movie, and so much more. All this, plus details of our Patreon, launching in May 1st! Be sure to follow WDGR everywhere, and tune in every Monday at 6:30pm ET live on Twitch to join in on...

Sony has reversed their decision to close the PS3 and Vita digital stores this summer - a decision that many gamers are happy to hear. Sony has listened to the voices of their customers, and while they're still closing the PSP store, this is a massive change from what we've seen from them in the past. Will and Drew break down the change - is this for the best? Plus, the director of Days Gone was pretty outspoken about games being free or on sale - and how they effect sequels in the...

Drew's been playing Outriders off and on for the past week, and it's finally clicked - the game is a ton of fun once the good weapons start dropping. He breaks it all down for Will - how the synergy of the game works, and how it rewards experimentation. Plus, the WDGR Game Club is playing Bioshock Infinite, and Will's on board! What are his early impressions of the notorious shooter? Will he stick with it? All this, and much more, including on the rumored The Last of Us Remake, Doom 3 VR,...