Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast

Retrotpia Presents Five by Five: Mini Games

Sometimes, games like to distract you from the untimely world-ending event with a simple mini-game. Brian and Sam are counting down their favourite mini-games in this week's episode.Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/retrotopia
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Retrotopia Talks Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts Loose

We are back together again to discuss this classic SNES game based on the classic Warner Brothers cartoon. Alan has fond memories of the game, but Brian and Sam have never played it before. Join us as we return to the past with this gem. Join us on social media linktr.ee/retrotopia
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Retrotopia Talks Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Alan and Sam take on this PS1 classic. Enjoy Alan's ample baritone British stylings as he mixes it up with Sam's sultry Wisconsin cheesiness. Join Patreon to submit your comments for the 9-Bit Banter Box and the Game of the Week. patreon.com/retrotopia
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RetroBytes: Saturation, Rain, and War.

Once a month, Alan, Brian, and Sam talk about gaming and life. This month, they are discussing:
The news from the last month
AAA games and Indie market saturation
What is their rainy-day game/movie/book?
The Wheel of Discussion comes out again.
They discuss the console generations and whether we are in a modern console war.
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Retrotopia Talks Mega Man X

One of the best SNES games is the subject of this week's discussion. Alan has played it for the first time, Sam dabbled in it years ago, and Brian grew up playing this game repeatedly. Join us as we bring our thoughts and chat about this classic Capcom game. Socials: linktr.ee/retrotopia
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Retrotopia Talks Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Alan has been with us for 25 episodes, and to celebrate, we are doing the second game in the series of when he first joined us, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Come along and listen, and if you want to be a part of the community, you can by finding all our socials at the link below, OR you can support us and join in by submitting comments and questions to be read on the show, comment on the game of the week, and much more over on Patreon.
 
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Retrotopia Talks Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon

Join us as we discuss this classic Nintendo 3DS gem of a game. Luigi, once again, heads out with his Poultergust and Strobulb to take on King Boo who has stolen the Dark Moon pieces. Join in on the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc
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Retrotopia Talks Double Dragon

This classic arcade-turned-NES game was all the rage back in the 1980s. It stemmed from sequels, crossovers, and even a movie. Brian and Sam are here to talk about the classic NES game and how it shaped the beat-'em-up genre. Do you like the show? Please give your thoughts at retrotopia.podbean.com, where you can comment on the episode and tell us what you think.
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RetroBytes: News, Wishes, and The Grind

Episode 4 of RetroBytes. On this episode, Alan, Brian, and Sam discuss some of the news that has been out in the last month, our games we never finished but promised ourselves we would... one day... maybe... We spin The Wheel of Topics and talk about Grinding in RPGs. 
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Retrotopia Talks BioShock

Alan, Brian, and Sam are back with the Patreon Poll winner for the 2024 Halloween Spooky Game. The three jump in and head down to Rapture to talk about Andrew Ryan, Atlas, Dr. Tannenbaum, and many more. Now, would you kindly sit back and enjoy the podcast? This episode marks Retrotopia's one-year anniversary, and we want to thank you for your support. If you want to join us, comment on shows, or send letters to be read in the 8-Bit Banter Box, you can do so by heading to patreon.com/retrotopia, where you can join for FREE!
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Retrotopia Talks Rocket Knight Adventures

We called on Joe, or as some of you know him, Wildcard, to come and talk with us about a game he is passionate about, Rocket Knight Adventure. Alan is back from vacation, but he made it back in time for the intro. You can find out here as we have a little fun on this episode to celebrate our 1st anniversary of the show. Want to join in on the fun? You can do so by joining our Patreon for Free. Comments, vote, and get one show early and one exclusive at patreon.com/retrotopia.
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Retrotopia Talks Chrono Trigger

It's time! Episode 50 is almost one year into this podcast, and we are taking this milestone episode to talk about one of, if not the, greatest JRPGs of all time, Chrono Trigger. Join Brian, Alan, and Sam as they combine for a rare 3-person intro and reminisce on the beginning of Retrotopia. They will talk about time travel, Princesses, Frogs, and death and resurrection as they tackle this goliath of a game. If you want to weigh in you can at the following:Discord and Socials: linktr.ee/retrotopiaPateron: patreon.com/retrotopia
 
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Retrotopia Talks Kirby's Dream Land

Straight from the Retrotopia Backlog Vault hidden in a secret location known only to Sam, Brian, and Alan, this week, we've pulled Kirby's Dream Land out to give us some breathing room while life gets a little busy. So come along and enjoy a show where Sam and Brian talk about this classic character from the GameBoy days of video gaming. Patreon: patreon.com/retrotopia
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Retrotopia Talks Live A Live

Initially released in Japan only, this game came from North America through a 2022 remake. Sam and Brian played it and went to the mics to talk about this update on a classic that had never been seen. Patreon: patreon.com/retrotopia
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Retrotopia Talks StarCraft

Sam and Brian talk about the RTS game that won the first Patreon poll. StarCraft has a special place in their pasts, and they will discuss the game, the lore, and whatever else Sam fanboys are about. Join our Patreon for free: www.patreon.com/retrotopia
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Retrotopia Presents Five by Five: Worlds We’d Live in

Sam and Brian discuss the gaming worlds they'd live in this week on Retrotopia. Do you want to comment on a show? Participate in polls? Listen to Quick Play, a mini-game review podcast. Join us on Patreon to get this and more. It's free to join; head over to patreon.com/retrotopia.
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Retrotopia Talks Streets of Rage 2

Is Streets of Rage 2 the best 'beat 'em up' of all time? We discuss this game and the joys of playing it back in the day and now. Join us on another exciting episode of Retrotopia. If you want to submit comments for 8-bit Banter Box or Comment on the game of the week, you can join our Patreon for FREE! Head over to patreon.com/retrotopia today!
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RetroBytes: Drinks and Morality

Brian, Sam, and Alan are back again for RetroBytes. In this podcast, the boys talk about games and life, and this time, they're giving their thoughts on what games pair with what drink; if the story of a game is the most important part, they introduce The Wheel of Discussion and finish it off with the morality of ROMs.
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Retrotopia Talks Metroid: Zero Mission

Sam, Brian, and Alan discuss Metroid: Zero Mission, a superb entry in the iconic series. This remake of the original Metroid game enhances the classic experience with updated graphics, refined gameplay, and additional content. Players control Samus Aran, a skilled bounty hunter, as she explores a perilous alien world teeming with hostile creatures and hidden secrets. The trio dives into how this game masterfully blends nostalgia with modern mechanics, making it a standout title in the beloved franchise.
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Retrotopia Presents Five by Five: Bad Games We Love

Brian and Sam are counting down games they thought were bad, but they ended up liking.

Retrotopia Talks Dissidia

Alan and Sam take to the mic to delve into Dissidia Final Fantasy for the PSP. This action-packed game brings together iconic characters from across the Final Fantasy multiverse, pitting them against each other in epic battles. Dissidia offers a fresh take on beloved characters and their stories with its unique blend of real-time combat and RPG elements. Alan and Sam explore the game's dynamic fighting mechanics, character interactions, and the thrill of seeing heroes and villains from different Final Fantasy titles clash on one stage.
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Retrotopia Talks Jet Force Gemini

Sam and Brian step into the boots of Juno, Vela, and Lupus, an elite team of space warriors on a mission to save the galaxy from the clutches of the evil Mizar. In this action-packed third-person shooter, you'll explore a vast and vibrant universe filled with diverse planets, hidden secrets, and relentless enemies.
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Retrotopia Talks The Wizard

On our first-ever movie review, Randy from the READ, WATCH, PLAY podcast joins us to show us the ropes of a good movie review. Join us as we discuss The Wizard, a 1989 NES advertisement disguised as a movie. Will Jimmy win the big championship? Is the Power Glove so good, or is it bad? Find out this and more.
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RetroBytes: Introductions and Innovations

RetroBytes is a side podcast of Retrotopia where Alan, Brian, and Sam sit down and talk about video games, life, and whatever comes to mind. On this inaugural episode, they introduce themselves, talk about tropes, have some fun with console sales, and discuss what innovations in gaming history they think were important. This podcast will be a part of the Retrotopis Patreon one day, so if you like it and want to keep listening, check us out at patreon.com/retrotopia.
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Retrotopia Talks Super Mario Bros. 3

In the early days of Retrotopia, Sam and Brian started with a little-known game called Super Mario Bros 2. You can find that way back at the beginning of the podcast. Now they have moved on to Super Mario Bros 3, and in between these two games, they brought on a new member to the team, Alan. Initially, he did the Gentleman's Interlude, but this trio's dynamic quickly evolved, and now Alan is a part of the whole podcast. He introduced the show this week and joined Sam and Brian on the game chat.
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