Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast

Retrotopia Talks Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, a Game Boy game released in 1992 that takes Mario on one of his strangest and most imaginative adventures yet, as he battles his greedy rival Wario across bizarre themed worlds to reclaim his castle and recover the six golden coins needed to unlock the way home. Expanding far beyond the original Super Mario Land, the game introduced larger levels, hidden exits, memorable power-ups, and a more detailed overworld map, all while delivering classic platforming packed with giant enemies, surreal locations, and the debut of one of Nintendo’s most iconic anti-heroes.
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Retrotopia Talks Detective Pikachu

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Detective Pikachu, a Nintendo 3DS game released in 2018 that blends mystery solving, exploration, and Pokémon adventure into a detective story unlike anything else in the series. Set in Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live side by side, the game follows Tim Goodman and a wisecracking, coffee-loving Pikachu who can somehow speak to humans. Together, the unlikely duo investigates strange incidents, uncovers conspiracies, questions witnesses, gathers clues, and works to solve the mystery behind Tim’s missing father. Part visual novel, part adventure game, Detective Pikachu delivers a lighter noir-inspired story filled with humour, heart, and plenty of Pokémon charm.
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Retrotopia Talks 3D Dot Game Heroes

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing 3D Dot Game Heroes, a PlayStation 3 game released in 2009 that blends classic action-adventure gameplay with charming voxel-style visuals, parody humour, and a heartfelt love letter to retro fantasy games like The Legend of Zelda. From giant customizable heroes to dangerous dungeons packed with puzzles, secrets, and monsters, this cult classic delivers old-school adventure with a quirky modern twist.
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Retrotopia Talks Diddy Kong Racing

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Diddy Kong Racing, a Nintendo 64 game released in 1997 that throws players into a colorful adventure across islands, snowy mountains, and outer space as Diddy Kong and his friends race to save Timber’s Island from the evil Wizpig using cars, hovercrafts, and planes — blending fast-paced racing with exploration, boss battles, and one of the most surprisingly ambitious adventure modes of the N64 era.
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RetroBytes Neo: May 2026

This month we're joined by Randy from the Read, Watch, Play Podcast to talk about video game movie adaptations. RetroBytes Neo launches as a bold new format for 2026. Joe and Brian sit down for free-flowing conversations about video games, life, and everything in between. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with an extra topic and much more.
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Retrotopia Talks Super Mario Galaxy

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Super Mario Galaxy, a Nintendo Wii game released in 2007 that launched Mario into outer space for a gravity-bending adventure across bizarre planets, cosmic galaxies, and some of the most creative platforming Nintendo had ever made. Armed with spin attacks, tiny planetoids, and a soundtrack that sounds way more emotional than a game about an Italian plumber probably should, Super Mario Galaxy turned jumping between floating rocks into one of the greatest platformers of all time.
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Retrotopia Talks Bubsy Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, a Super Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1993 that follows a wisecracking bobcat on a fast-paced, yarn-collecting adventure across colorful worlds filled with slippery platforms, hidden hazards, and an attitude that never lets up—even when the difficulty does.
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Retrotopia Talks Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, a PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC game released in 2003 that redefined cinematic platforming with its fluid parkour, time-manipulation mechanics, and story-driven adventure. Players take control of the Prince as he navigates a cursed palace filled with sand monsters, using acrobatics, swordplay, and the iconic Dagger of Time to rewind mistakes, slow down enemies, and solve intricate environmental puzzles, all while unraveling a tale of power, consequence, and redemption.
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Retrotopia Talks WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, a PC game released in 1995 that builds on the foundation of its predecessor by expanding the war between the noble Humans and the brutal Orcs into a larger, more strategic real-time battlefield. Featuring naval combat, resource management, and faction-specific units, the game challenges players to harvest gold and lumber, construct bases, and command armies across land and sea. With its memorable campaign storytelling, iconic unit voice lines, and refined RTS mechanics, Warcraft II helped define the genre and set the stage for the future of the franchise.
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RetroBytes Neo: April 2026

RetroBytes Neo launches as a bold new format for 2026. Joe and Brian sit down for free-flowing conversations about video games, life, and everything in between. Settle in as Chris, one of Brian's oldest friends, joins us to discuss gaming as a parent.You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with an extra topic and much more.
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Retrotopia Talks TMNT 2: The Arcade Game

Thank you to Brother Retro who gave us the Jammy Dodge JingleWelcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game, a NES game released in 1990 that brings the quarter-munching arcade experience straight into your living room, delivering side-scrolling beat-’em-up action as you take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael to rescue April O’Neil and take down Shredder’s Foot Clan. Packed with fast-paced combat, familiar enemies like Bebop and Rocksteady, and a brand-new exclusive NES level, this port blends faithful arcade gameplay with added content—making it one of the most iconic co-op brawlers of its era.
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Retrotopia Talks Mass Effect

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Mass Effect, a Xbox 360 and PC game released in 2007 that throws you into a sprawling sci-fi universe where every decision shapes the fate of the galaxy. You play as Commander Shepard, an elite human soldier tasked with uncovering a mysterious threat tied to an ancient race of machines known as the Reapers. Blending third-person shooting with deep RPG mechanics, the game lets you build relationships with your crew, make moral choices that carry real consequences, and explore a richly detailed universe filled with alien species, political intrigue, and high-stakes missions.
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Retrotopia Talks God of War

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing God of War, a PlayStation 2 game released in 2005 that delivers a brutal, cinematic action-adventure experience rooted in Greek mythology. Players take on the role of Kratos, a vengeful Spartan warrior bound to the gods, as he battles through hordes of mythical creatures using the iconic Blades of Chaos. Blending fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with environmental puzzles and epic set pieces, the game stands out for its scale, storytelling, and unapologetic intensity—setting a new standard for action games of its era.
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Retrotopia Talks Rygar

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Rygar, a Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1987 that blends side-scrolling platforming with light RPG elements as players take control of a resurrected warrior battling through a mythological world filled with monsters, sprawling landscapes, and hidden upgrades. Armed with the iconic Diskarmor, Rygar explores interconnected areas, gathers power-ups, and strengthens his abilities in a quest to defeat the evil Ligar and restore peace to the land.
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RetroBytes Neo: Match 2026

RetroBytes Neo launches as a bold new format for 2026. Joe and Brian sit down for free-flowing conversations about video games, life, and everything in between. Settle in as they talk about gaming in the 90s versus gaming today. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with an extra topic and much more.
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Retrotopia Talks Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, a Nintendo GameCube game released in 2002 that sends players sailing across a vast, sun-drenched ocean in one of the most stylistically unique adventures in the Zelda series. When Link’s sister Aryll is kidnapped by a mysterious bird under the command of the sinister Ganondorf, Link sets out across the Great Sea with the help of a talking boat called the King of Red Lions.
Known for its bold cel-shaded art style, expressive characters, and sense of discovery, The Wind Waker has players charting islands, exploring dungeons, solving puzzles, and conducting the wind itself with the magical Wind Waker baton. Along the way, Link uncovers the secrets of a flooded Hyrule while gathering the power needed to stop Ganondorf and restore hope to the world beneath the waves.
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Retrotopia Talks True Lies

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing True Lies, a Super Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1995 that puts players in the role of secret agent Harry Tasker as he battles terrorists across a series of intense top-down action missions inspired by the hit Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Armed with an arsenal that includes pistols, shotguns, and machine guns, players must carefully manage ammo, rescue hostages, defuse bombs, and clear out enemies while navigating office buildings, labs, and other dangerous locations. Known for its surprisingly challenging gameplay and tactical approach to combat, True Lies stands out on the SNES for its fast-paced action and mission-based structure that rewards precision and strategy as much as firepower.
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Quick Play: Sam Talks Warhammer 40K Boltgun

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This episode Sam is talking about Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, a brutal retro-inspired shooter set in the grim darkness of the far future.
Released in 2023, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun drops players into the blood-soaked boots of a Space Marine as he purges heretics and Chaos forces in the universe of Warhammer 40,000. Designed as a love letter to 90s shooters like Doom and Quake, Boltgun combines chunky pixel visuals, lightning-fast movement, and screen-filling carnage with the over-the-top lore and gothic excess the franchise is known for.
Armed with the iconic boltgun, chainsword, and a devastating arsenal of heavy weapons, players tear through cultists, Chaos Space Marines, and daemonic horrors in sprawling maze-like levels packed with secrets. It’s unapologetically old-school in structure, but layered with modern polish and Warhammer spectacle.
Loud, relentless, and drenched in pixelated gore, Boltgun is a retro shooter revival done right—and pure cathartic chaos for fans of fast-paced FPS action.

Quick Play: Alan Talks Musha

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This episode Alan is talking about MUSHA, a high-octane shoot ’em up that pushes the Sega Genesis to its absolute limit.
Released in 1990, MUSHA (short for Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor) throws players into a futuristic war against rogue supercomputers—with a sleek mech suit and an arsenal of devastating firepower. Developed by Compile, the game blends traditional vertical-scrolling shooter action with a distinctly Japanese sci-fi aesthetic, mixing ancient samurai motifs with cybernetic destruction.
Players can upgrade their main weapons and deploy powerful satellite “options” that orbit the ship, creating strategic layers beneath the explosive chaos. The soundtrack absolutely rips, the bosses are massive screen-filling threats, and the difficulty keeps the pressure cranked from start to finish.
Fast, flashy, and unapologetically intense, MUSHA stands as one of the Genesis’ most beloved cult classics—and a must-play for shmup fans.

Quick Play: Joe Talks Kirby's Dream Course

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This episode Joe is talking about Kirby’s Dream Course, a Kirby's Dream Course game released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994 that blends mini-golf precision with classic Kirby charm.
Instead of jumping and inhaling through side-scrolling stages, Kirby is the ball. Players flick him across colorful floating courses, ricocheting off bumpers, hazards, and enemies. The twist? You have to clear every enemy on the board before sinking the final one into the hole to finish the stage. Copy abilities return in clever ways too—smack certain foes last and Kirby gains powers like Stone or Burning to help navigate tight corners and tricky layouts.
It’s bright, strategic, surprisingly challenging, and packed with that unmistakable HAL Laboratory polish. Equal parts puzzle game and party game, Kirby’s Dream Course is one of the SNES’s most creative multiplayer experiences—and a hidden gem worth revisiting.

Quick Play: Brian Talks Bendy and the Ink Machine

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This episode Brian is talking about Bendy and the Ink Machine, a stylish indie horror game that drips atmosphere from every shadowy corner.
Released in 2017, Bendy and the Ink Machine puts players in the role of retired animator Henry as he returns to an abandoned animation studio… only to discover something has gone horribly wrong. Developed by TheMeatly Games, the game blends first-person exploration, light puzzle-solving, and survival horror elements with a striking 1930s cartoon aesthetic inspired by early animation.
Armed with little more than tools you scavenge along the way, you’ll navigate ink-flooded hallways, solve environmental puzzles, and evade twisted cartoon monstrosities—most notably the eerie mascot Bendy himself. The sepia-toned visuals, warped jazz soundtrack, and creeping sense of isolation give the whole experience a uniquely unsettling charm.
Creepy, creative, and packed with indie spirit, Bendy and the Ink Machine is a love letter to classic animation—twisted into a nightmare you won’t soon forget.

Retrotopia Talks Boogerman

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure, a Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis game released in 1994 that follows eccentric millionaire Snotty Ragsdale as he transforms into the flatulent hero Boogerman to battle the vile creatures of Dimension X-Crement in a gross-out, side-scrolling platformer packed with booger flicks, belches, and toilet humor.
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There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat.
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Retrotopia's Alan Ranks the 74 Games He Played in 2025

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week, as has become tradition, Alan is ranking the games he played in the last year and this time the list is as big as it has ever been. Come along as instead of an award show, we give you a random list of video games and how the fared against each other.
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There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat.
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RetroBytes Neo: February 2026

RetroBytes Neo launches as a bold new format for 2026. Joe and Brian sit down for free-flowing conversations about video games, life, and everything in between. Settle in as they ring in the New Year, break down the evolution of the show, and wander into plenty of unexpected territory along the way.You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with an extra topic and much more.
There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat.
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Retrotopia Talks Cuphead

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.
This week we are discussing Cuphead, an Xbox One and PC game released in 2017 that blends punishing run-and-gun action with a stunning 1930s hand-drawn cartoon aesthetic. Inspired by the rubber-hose animation of Fleischer Studios and early Disney shorts, Cuphead follows the reckless titular hero and his brother Mugman after they lose their souls to the Devil in a high-stakes casino gamble. To repay their debt, they must traverse a series of surreal islands, battling a wildly creative lineup of screen-filling bosses to collect soul contracts.
Beneath its charming, jazzy exterior lies a brutally challenging experience built around pattern recognition, tight platforming, and precision shooting. Every boss fight feels like a playable cartoon short, complete with original big band music and painstakingly inked animation. It’s a love letter to vintage animation wrapped around an old-school difficulty curve that demands patience, skill, and maybe a second controller for co-op support.
You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia
There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon topic. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat.
Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia
Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord can all be found here.
Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc
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