Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

Thank you to Brother Retro who gave us the Jammy Dodge Jingle 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 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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

This is a preview of some of the Quick Play Episodes you can get on patreon.com/retrotopia for FREE! 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.

This is a preview of some of the Quick Play Episodes you can get on patreon.com/retrotopia for FREE! 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.

This is a preview of some of the Quick Play Episodes you can get on patreon.com/retrotopia for FREE! 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.

This is a preview of some of the Quick Play Episodes you can get on patreon.com/retrotopia for FREE! 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.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

HEY! Check out Alan's first foray into the world of narration in his debut audio book reading of HALF MADE UP over on AUDIBLE (UK Link, USA Link, Canada Link) 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 Kingdom Hearts, a PlayStation 2 game released in 2002 that throws a spiky-haired kid named Sora into an unexpected crossover fever dream where Disney worlds and Final Fantasy characters collide. Armed with the magical Keyblade, Sora teams up with Donald Duck and Goofy to hop between iconic Disney films, battle the shadowy Heartless, and unravel a surprisingly emotional story about friendship, light, and losing yourself to darkness, all wrapped in flashy action-RPG combat and a soundtrack that still lives rent-free in gamers’ heads. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

HEY! Check out Alan's first foray into the world of narration in his debut audio book reading of HALF MADE UP over on AUDIBLE (UK Link, USA Link, Canada Link) 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 WCW/nWo Revenge, a Nintendo 64 game released in 1998 that took everything fans loved about WCW vs. nWo: World Tour and cranked it up to eleven. Built on AKI’s now-legendary wrestling engine, Revenge delivered faster gameplay, deeper move sets, and a massive roster split between the warring WCW and nWo factions. With smooth grappling, intuitive controls, signature taunts, and a surprisingly addictive progression system, it struck the perfect balance between arcade fun and wrestling authenticity. For many fans, WCW/nWo Revenge isn’t just a great wrestling game—it’s the gold standard that defined an entire era of N64 multiplayer chaos. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

HEY! Check out Alan's first foray into the world of narration in his debut audio book reading of HALF MADE UP over on AUDIBLE (UK Link, USA Link, Canada Link) 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 Ecco the Dolphin, a Sega Genesis game released in 1992 that blends action, exploration, and environmental storytelling into one of the most atmospheric experiences of the 16-bit era. Players take control of Ecco, a lone dolphin navigating vast oceans, ancient ruins, and alien-infested waters after a mysterious storm wipes out his pod. Known for its haunting soundtrack, minimalist storytelling, and surprisingly challenging gameplay, Ecco the Dolphin emphasizes sonar-based navigation, puzzle-solving, and survival rather than traditional combat, earning a reputation as one of Sega’s most unique and thought-provoking titles. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Paper Mario, a Nintendo Wii game released in 2007 that boldly twists the Paper Mario formula into a side-scrolling action-platformer, blending classic Mario movement with RPG elements, clever puzzles, and a surprisingly dark, story-driven narrative about love, loss, and the literal destruction of all worlds. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Harvest Moon, a Super Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1996 that trades swords and scoreboards for soil, seasons, and simple living. Instead of saving the world, you’re tasked with restoring a neglected farm, planting crops, raising animals, upgrading tools, and slowly turning a rundown plot of land into a thriving homestead. Along the way, you build relationships with the townsfolk, manage your time around changing seasons, and decide how to balance hard work with a social life. It’s a quiet, deliberate experience that laid the foundation for the farming and life-sim genre, proving that games could be just as compelling when they’re about patience, routine, and the small victories of everyday life. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Half-Life, a PC game released in 1998 that redefined the first-person shooter genre by seamlessly blending fast-paced action, environmental storytelling, and scripted narrative moments into a single, uninterrupted experience. Players step into the role of theoretical physicist Gordon Freeman, whose routine experiment at the Black Mesa Research Facility goes catastrophically wrong, triggering an alien invasion and a desperate fight for survival. Instead of relying on traditional cutscenes, Half-Life tells its story entirely through gameplay, immersing players in a tense, atmospheric world filled with hostile creatures, secretive government forces, and one of the most influential sci-fi narratives in gaming history. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Home Alone, a Super Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1991 that adapts the hit holiday film into a side-scrolling action game where players control Kevin McCallister as he defends his house from the Wet Bandits by setting traps, rescuing valuables, and navigating multiple wings of the house all to place the valuables in one of four McCallister house safes. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 bringing our Top 5 Games That Made Us Gamers. We will be counting down games that we played that had a significant impact on our lives and lead us to the path of video game enthusiasts and to here, on this podcast. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

RetroBytes is the show where the three of us sit down, crack open some random video game topics, and let the conversation run wild. Every episode is part nostalgia trip, part heated debate, and part comedy show we never rehearsed. This week, we’re diving into Black Friday and Christmas wants, we took games as suggested by our listeners and recreated them using a different genre, and we discuss the Game of the Year nominees. We’re unpacking the stories, quirks, and memories that make them worth talking about. 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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more. Music from Pixabay.com Funk Upbeat – Mikhail Smusev Retro News at Nine – Steve Oxen Banjo Picking Solo with Acoustic Guitar – Nicholas Panek

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 Devil May Cry, a PlayStation 2 game released in 2001 that reinvented stylish action with fast-paced combo-driven combat, gothic atmosphere, and the demon-hunting exploits of Dante as he battles through the cursed Mallet Island to stop the demon emperor Mundus. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Evoland, a PC game released in 2013 that starts as a tiny monochrome adventure and gradually unlocks new graphics, mechanics, and genres as you play—evolving from 8-bit simplicity into full 3D RPG spectacle while celebrating (and parodying) decades of gaming history. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Dragon Quest III, a Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1988 that set the foundation for modern JRPG storytelling through its open-ended world, class-based party customization, and legendary narrative twist. As well we discuss its stunning 2DHD remake releasing in 2025, which re-imagines the classic with lush visual artistry while preserving every ounce of its adventurous spirit. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Final Fantasy VII Remake, a PlayStation 4 game released in 2020 that reimagines the legendary 1997 classic with a fully rebuilt world, cinematic storytelling, and a fast-paced hybrid combat system. Focusing on the Midgar portion of the original, it expands characters, locations, and events into a rich, modern epic, bringing Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and Aerith to life like never before while deepening the conflict with Shinra and the mysteries surrounding Sephiroth. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Cool Boarders, a PlayStation game released in 1996 that brought the thrill of snowboarding to the screen with fast-paced downhill races, stylish tricks, and a killer ‘90s soundtrack. Players carve through icy slopes, perform daring stunts, and compete for the best scores in one of the first snowboarding games to define the extreme sports era on consoles. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

RetroBytes is the show where Joe and Brian sit down, crack open some random video game topics, and let the conversation run wild. Every episode is part nostalgia trip, part heated debate, and part comedy show we never rehearsed. This week, we’re diving into what we're thankful for in gaming, Joe opens up the comment section and learns a lesson, and is AI a threat to the gaming industry? We’re unpacking the stories, quirks, and memories that make them worth talking about. And of course, no RetroBytes episode would be complete without bringing back THE WHEEL OF DISCUSSION. This long-lost relic is being taken out of storage to bring back some randomness to the conversation. 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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more. Music from Pixabay.com Funk Upbeat – Mikhail Smusev Retro News at Nine – Steve Oxen Banjo Picking Solo with Acoustic Guitar – Nicholas Panek

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 BioShock Infinite, a multi-platform game released in 2013 that takes players high above the clouds to the floating city of Columbia. A breathtaking paradise built on patriotism, religion, and denial. You play as Booker DeWitt, a down-on-his-luck private investigator sent to “bring us the girl and wipe away the debt.” But the girl, Elizabeth, is no ordinary captive. She can open tears in reality itself. What starts as a rescue mission soon spirals into a mind-bending journey through parallel worlds, moral contradictions, and the crumbling ideals of American exceptionalism. It’s a first-person shooter that mixes intense gunfights, skyhook traversal, and reality-shifting powers with one of the most ambitious stories in modern gaming. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 F.E.A.R., a PC game released in 2005 that blends intense first-person shooter action with psychological horror. Developed by Monolith Productions, F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) puts you in the role of a special forces operative with reflexes beyond human limits, sent to contain a mysterious psychic threat. Combining slow-motion gunfights, eerie supernatural encounters, and a chilling atmosphere driven by the ghostly presence of Alma Wade, the game delivers a uniquely unsettling and cinematic experience that redefined horror in the FPS genre. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Comix Zone, a Sega Genesis game released in 1995 that lets players step directly into the panels of a living comic book. You play as Sketch Turner, a comic artist pulled into his own creation, fighting through hand-drawn enemies and destructible environments. With its unique comic panel transitions, expressive art style, and rock-inspired soundtrack, Comix Zone stands out as one of the Genesis’s most stylish and inventive beat ’em ups. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, a PlayStation 2 and GameCube game that brought the high-energy battles of the Dragon Ball Z anime to life in full 3D. Players could relive iconic moments from the series, from the Saiyan Saga to the Cell Games, using a deep fighting system that blended accessible combos with flashy energy attacks. With cinematic story cutscenes, character customization, and voice acting straight from the show, Budokai set the stage for future DBZ fighters and became a fan favourite for capturing the spirit of the series. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

RetroBytes is the show where Joe and I sit down, crack open some random video game topics, and let the conversation run wild. Every episode is part nostalgia trip, part heated debate, and part comedy show we never rehearsed. This week, we’re diving into Spooky Season Games, meeting Joe the new co-host, Mario, and the hype behind the games. We’re unpacking the stories, quirks, and memories that make them worth talking about. 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. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We offer a wide range of designs and continually add new ones. Get T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more. Music from Pixabay.com Funk Upbeat – Mikhail Smusev Retro News at Nine – Steve Oxen Banjo Picking Solo with Acoustic Guitar – Nicholas Panek

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 Ridge Racer 64, a Nintendo 64 game released in 2000 that brought Namco’s classic arcade racing thrills to Nintendo’s console with stunning 3D visuals, smooth handling, and high-speed drift mechanics. The game features a mix of tracks from previous Ridge Racer titles and new N64-exclusive circuits, along with a variety of sleek cars to unlock and master. Known for its buttery-smooth frame rate and pulse-pounding techno soundtrack, Ridge Racer 64 perfectly captured the spirit of arcade racing while adding new multiplayer modes that made it a standout among the system’s racing lineup. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Metal Marines, a Super Nintendo game released in 1993 that mixes real-time strategy with base-building and giant mech combat. Players deploy missile strikes, manage resources, and unleash towering robots to outwit and overpower their opponents in a futuristic battle for dominance. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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’re blasting into Duke Nukem 3D, the 1996 PC classic that didn’t just bring big guns to the FPS table, it flipped the whole table over, lit a cigar, and made a one-liner about it. Packed with aliens, explosions, and more toilet humour than your average frat party, it’s the game that proved saving the world could be both badass and ridiculous. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

Welcome to EPISODE 100 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 Bros. 2, a NES game released in 1988 that took the Mario series in a bold new direction, swapping out the usual stomping on Goombas for picking up and throwing vegetables, enemies, and objects. Unlike its predecessor, it let players choose between Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Toadstool, each with unique abilities, as they journeyed through the dreamlike world of Subcon to defeat the villainous Wart. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

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 Mario is Missing!, a Super Nintendo and NES game released in 1993 that flips the classic formula on its head by making Luigi the star of the show. Instead of jumping through Goomba-stomped levels, players travel the globe in an educational adventure where Luigi must recover stolen artifacts and rescue his brother from Bowser. It’s part platformer, part geography lesson, and entirely different from what fans expected at the time—making it one of the most infamous oddities in Mario’s long history. 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 Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ We have many designs and are adding more all the time. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.