Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast

Join our PATREON for FREE!: www.patreon.com/retrotopia Find our socials at: linktr.ee/retrotopia In a world where video games connect us all, a Brit, a Canadian, and an American unite to share their love for classic games. Welcome to RETROTOPIA, a nostalgic retro video game utopia, where Alan, Brian, and Sam come together to dive into the retro titles that shaped gaming history. Join them as they discuss, analyze, debate, and joke about the best games of the past, bringing their passion and memories of retro gaming straight to you!

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Episodes

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024

Welcome to Quick Play, your go-to destination for bite-sized gaming! Join one of us as we dive into the captivating world of short video games or those elusive gems that either Sam or Brian can't seem to snag. In each thrilling episode, one host takes the helm to deliver an exhilarating solo journey through a standout title. Whether it's due to brevity or accessibility challenges, we've got you covered with rapid-fire reviews that pack a punch. Get ready to discover, discuss, and delight in the gaming universe like never before with Quick Play – where every episode is an adventure waiting to unfold!
Socials: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/retrotopia⁠

Saturday Jun 22, 2024

In the history of gaming, companies have attempted to enhance the player's experience with peripherals. Some of these attempts were well-liked, but we decided to look at our least favourite ones. Come along as we count down our least favourite peripherals this week on Five by Five.
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024

Welcome to Quick Play, your go-to destination for bite-sized gaming! Join one of us as we dive into the captivating world of short video games or those elusive gems that either Sam or Brian can't seem to snag. In each thrilling episode, one host takes the helm to deliver an exhilarating solo journey through a standout title. Whether it's due to brevity or accessibility challenges, we've got you covered with rapid-fire reviews that pack a punch. Get ready to discover, discuss, and delight in the gaming universe like never before with Quick Play – where every episode is an adventure waiting to unfold!
Socials: ⁠linktr.ee/retrotopia⁠

Saturday Jun 15, 2024

Alan takes on the role of Brian this week as he and Sam talk about a game they both love, Castlevania Rondo of Blood. Join them as they bring their love for the series to life through a vivid conversation.
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024

The man known as Wildcard, who joined us on the Mario Kart episode, has given us a quick review of Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland. Welcome to Quick Play, your go-to destination for bite-sized gaming! Join one of us as we dive into the captivating world of short video games or those elusive gems that either Sam or Brian can't seem to snag. In each thrilling episode, one host takes the helm to deliver an exhilarating solo journey through a standout title. Whether it's due to brevity or accessibility challenges, we've got you covered with rapid-fire reviews that pack a punch. Get ready to discover, discuss, and delight in the gaming universe like never before with Quick Play – where every episode is an adventure waiting to unfold!
Socials: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/retrotopia⁠

Saturday Jun 08, 2024

Sam and Brian visited Nintendo Switch Online and found this Gameboy Advanced gem. In this game, from the long-running franchise, Link must save Princess Zelda from the curse put on her by Vaati, an evil wizard., With the help of the Minish Cap and the Minish People, Link explores Hyrule to find the four elements solving puzzles and conquering challenges along the way.
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024

Alan, aka The Gentleman.
Welcome to Quick Play, your go-to destination for bite-sized gaming! Join one of us as we dive into the captivating world of short video games or those elusive gems that either Sam or Brian can't seem to snag. In each thrilling episode, one host takes the helm to deliver an exhilarating solo journey through a standout title. Whether it's due to brevity or accessibility challenges, we've got you covered with rapid-fire reviews that pack a punch. Get ready to discover, discuss, and delight in the gaming universe like never before with Quick Play – where every episode is an adventure waiting to unfold!"
Socials: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/retrotopia⁠

Saturday Jun 01, 2024

The beginning of a fad that would last decades as a young 10-year-old boy sets out on an adventure that would take him 25 years to complete. We are joined by Danny Carroll of Retro Wars podcast, a man who formerly went by The Honest Pokemon Trainer. He schools us with his knowledge of these games and so much more. This is the beginning of a fad that will last decades, as a young 10-year-old boy sets out on an adventure that will
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Tuesday May 28, 2024

Welcome to Quick Play, your go-to destination for bite-sized gaming! Join one of us as we dive into the captivating world of short video games or those elusive gems that either Sam or Brian can't seem to snag. In each thrilling episode, one host takes the helm to deliver an exhilarating solo journey through a standout title. Whether it's due to brevity or accessibility challenges, we've got you covered with rapid-fire reviews that pack a punch. Get ready to discover, discuss, and delight in the gaming universe like never before with Quick Play – where every episode is an adventure waiting to unfold!"
Socials: ⁠linktr.ee/retrotopia⁠

Saturday May 25, 2024

Sam took the Sega Genesis, Brian took the Super Nintendo, and they came up with five songs that were pure fire. The criteria was to avoid RPGs, and they were delivered. Join us for another Five by Five.
Tell us what your top 16-bit songs are on our discord. Find it and all our socials at linktr.ee/retrotopia

Quick Play ft. Sam: Tapper

Tuesday May 21, 2024

Tuesday May 21, 2024

Welcome to Quick Play, your go-to destination for bite-sized gaming! Join one of us as we dive into the captivating world of short video games or those elusive gems that either Sam or Brian can't seem to snag. In each thrilling episode, one host takes the helm to deliver an exhilarating solo journey through a standout title. Whether it's due to brevity or accessibility challenges, we've got you covered with rapid-fire reviews that pack a punch. Get ready to discover, discuss, and delight in the gaming universe like never before with Quick Play – where every episode is an adventure waiting to unfold!"
Socials: ⁠linktr.ee/retrotopia⁠

Retrotpia Talks Goldeneye 007

Saturday May 18, 2024

Saturday May 18, 2024

Today, we're diving into the classic N64 game Goldeneye 007 with special guest Alan, The Gentleman. Together, we'll explore its iconic multiplayer mode and thrilling single-player campaign, reminiscing about stealthy missions and memorable characters like James Bond and Natalya. Join us as we discuss Goldeneye 007's lasting impact on gaming, from its innovative controls to its influence on future first-person shooters. So grab your controller and join the nostalgia trip on Retrotopia, where every episode celebrates gaming's golden age.
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Tuesday May 14, 2024

Today, we welcome Alan, the Gentleman, to review his first game on Quick Play.
Welcome to Quick Play, your go-to destination for bite-sized gaming! Join one of us as we dive into the captivating world of short video games or those elusive gems that either Sam or Brian can't seem to snag. In each thrilling episode, one host takes the helm to deliver an exhilarating solo journey through a standout title. Whether it's due to brevity or accessibility challenges, we've got you covered with rapid-fire reviews that pack a punch. Get ready to discover, discuss, and delight in the gaming universe like never before with Quick Play – where every episode is an adventure waiting to unfold!"
Socials: ⁠linktr.ee/retrotopia⁠

Saturday May 11, 2024

Brian's bitter rival on the streets of Mario, this week we've invited our friend Joe, who's known as Wildcard to many, to come and talk about the game that started his passion, Super Mario Kart. Join us as we revisit this classic through our different experiences.
Social Media: linktr.ee/retrotopia

Tuesday May 07, 2024

Welcome to Quick Play, your go-to destination for bite-sized gaming! Join one of us as we dive into the captivating world of short video games or those elusive gems that either Sam or Brian can't seem to snag. In each thrilling episode, one host takes the helm to deliver an exhilarating solo journey through a standout title. Whether it's due to brevity or accessibility challenges, we've got you covered with rapid-fire reviews that pack a punch. Get ready to discover, discuss, and delight in the gaming universe like never before with Quick Play – where every episode is an adventure waiting to unfold!"
Socials: linktr.ee/retrotopia

Saturday May 04, 2024

Known as Illusion of Time in PAL regions, this second game in the (unofficial) Soul Blazer trilogy is one for the ages. Join Sam and Brian as they look at this classic for the Super Nintendo.
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linktr.ee/retrotopia

Saturday Apr 27, 2024

With game services becoming the norm, Sam and Brian took to PlayStation Plus Premium to pick the top five games they wanted to play from the service. Join us this week for another Five by Five!
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Retrotopia Talks Metal Gear

Saturday Apr 20, 2024

Saturday Apr 20, 2024

This 25th episode of Retrotopia achieved a milestone, and to celebrate, Sam and Brian went back to the early days of one of the video games' most loved franchises, Metal Gear. Join us as we attempt to infiltrate Outer Heaven.
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Retrotopia Talks Portal

Saturday Apr 13, 2024

Saturday Apr 13, 2024

We know the cake is a lie... or is it? Join Sam and Brian as they talk about this gem of a game that has stood up to the test of time.
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Saturday Apr 06, 2024

That joyful 1980s classic movie, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, on the NES has left Sam and Brian on different sides of the aisle. Roger, the famous cartoon character, is accused of killing Mr. Acme. You, as Eddia Vallian, must find the piece of the Will and defeat Judge Doom to restore Roger's good name. Join us this week as we talk about the movie, the game, and the game and why it both holds up and doesn't as a classic.
Social media:
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Retrotopia Talks Shining Force

Saturday Mar 30, 2024

Saturday Mar 30, 2024

Sam and Brian discuss Sega's classic strategy RPG, Shining Force, in this week's episode. Alan, who you may remember from Episode 20 when he provided The Gentleman's Introduction to Sonic, joins them as well. He's back and wants to bring you his high-class lesson on his Gentleman's Interlude.
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Saturday Mar 23, 2024

To give ourselves a breather once in a while, we came up with the classic Top 5 list show.
Brian and Sam will pick their Top 5 on the episode's topic and go back and forth, counting down their lists.
This week, we chose our inaugural topic: Top 5 Meaningful Games in our Lives.
Come join us on our socials: linktr.ee/retrotopia
Intro Song:
Ready to Play - Alexey Anisimov (Tunetank.com)
Powerful Drums - Ostin (Tunetank.com)
Countdown SFX - pixabay.com

Saturday Mar 16, 2024

From the origins of the console wars that created two camps, Sonic the Hedgehog emerged on the front lines. Join Sam, Brian, and Alan in discussing this classic Sega Genesis/Master Drive game. Is Sonic that fast? Did Sega do what Ninten-don't? Alan Ptaszek, the Brit in the multi-country podcast, joins us to discuss the Blue Blurr (Sam's Words). He does a little side work as a budding voice actor. Find him at YouTube. Follow my Voice.
Social Media: linktr.ee/retrotopia
Intro song: 8-Bit Game by Ostin @ Tunetank.com

Saturday Mar 09, 2024

Sam isn't here this week, but that's okay because we managed to record some backlog episodes. This week Brian takes lead in the intro while Sam earns money to pay his bills in another State.
We took our first backlog game, 1943: Battle for Midway, and used it to fill the void. Come join in as Brian gives you a solo performance that will leave you wanting Sam back.
Social Media: linktr.ee/retrotopia
Intro song:
8-bit Game by Ostin found at tunetank.com

Saturday Mar 02, 2024

Sam and Brian are talking Final Fantasy III, not the SNES Final Fantasy III, which is actually Final Fantasy VI, but the original Final Fantasy III for the NES... only they focus on the Pixel Remaster and not so much the DS remake which names the characters... Join us on this epic journey of figuring out what we're doing!
Socials:
linktr.ee/retrotopia

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In a world where video games connect us all, a Brit, a Canadian, and an American unite to share their love of classic games.

Welcome to Retrotopia, a nostalgic retro video game utopia where Alan, Brian, and Sam come together to dive into the retro titles that shaped gaming history. Join them as they discuss, analyze, debate, and joke about the best games of the past, bringing their passion and memories of retro gaming straight to you.

Alan, Brian, and Sam

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