Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast

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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July 5, 2025 118 mins

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 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, an Xbox 360/PS3 game released in 2008 that puts players in the role of Starkiller, Darth ...

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Welcome to RetroBytes, our monthly get-together where we chat about a few topics on our minds. This month, we discuss representation in media, new console rituals, what we'd do with magic powers, and more. 

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June 29, 2025 102 mins

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 Crystalis, a Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1990 that blends action-RPG gameplay with a post-apocalyptic...

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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. Sam has been known to like a little bit of that galaxy far far away and this week he is counting down his top 5 favourite Star Wars games along with...

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June 14, 2025 101 mins

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 Mortal Kombat, an SNES and Megasis game released in 1993 that shaped the fighting genre and was an important part of the ...

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Join us as we enter St. Mystere's puzzle-filled village with Layton and his protege Luke. Alan, Brian, and Sam discuss how the puzzles meet the story style of gameplay and how charming it can be as you progress. Has this Nintendo DS game charmed the pants off even our most gentlemanly gentlemen? Find out Socials at linktr.ee/retrotopia

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Join Sam and Alan as they dive into the world of Game Boy Advance strategy RPGs! In this episode, they explore gameplay mechanics, story elements, and what makes this classic title a standout in the genre. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to tactical adventures, this discussion has something for every retro gaming enthusiast.

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We are back again this month discussing whether single-player games should require internet to play, as well as reminiscing over some of the games we've discussed, spinning the wheel of discussion, and wrapping it up with streaming services and their effects on the TV viewing experience.

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Brian is ranking the mainline Final Fantasy games this week since Alan and Sam needed a bit to finish next week's game. Join him as he goes through all 16 mainline Final Fantasy games and puts them in order from the ones he likes the least to the ones he likes the most. 

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May 17, 2025 113 mins

A game that tells the tale of a man who lost his whole world, and a girl who has no one in her team, uniting and taking on the challenges of a land ravaged by a virus that turns people into noise-making mushrooms. This is The Last of Us, and we dive into the story and the game itself this week on Retrotopia.

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With it being Symphony of the Night on the main show, we figured we'd release one of our earliest Quick Plays to the public. On this Quick Play, Alan, our resident Castlevaniac, is talking about the GameBoy game, Castlevania The Adventure. Listen to all our Quick Plays for FREE by join our at patreon.com/retrotopia

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The poll was set, and the Patreon members voted. We took to our systems to play one of the most beloved PlayStation 1 games, which Alan ranks near the top of his all-time list. Is this the opinion of all of us? Join us for the discussion to find out.

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May 3, 2025 108 mins

This game first appeared on the Super Nintendo under Final Fantasy II and is a beloved classic JRPG fan favourite. Sam and Brian took to the Pixel Remaster to play it and enter the world of crystals, monsters, and moon people. Join us as they discuss this classic game.

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Yes, it's been a month since the Direct, but we aren't about that first-to-the-internet reaction style of commentary. We've taken some time to let the news simmer and waited for more information to leak out. Of course, that means this month we'll be leaning heavily on our thoughts on the Switch 2, its games, its features, and anything we could find the day we recorded. Join in on the conversation at patreon.com/retrotopia where yo...

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The boys are back together, and this week, they are talking about the very loved but often overlooked 3DS Zelda game A Link Between Worlds. Return with us to Hyrule from the bygone era of 1991 as we discuss what is familiar and what is new. GET SOME MERCH at teepublic.com/retrotopia-podcast

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April 19, 2025 82 mins

This classic hockey game, which adorned both the SNES and Genesis, is loved by many and regarded as one of the best sports games in video game history. Join Brian and Sam as they discuss this game while it's being played on Twitch.

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Brian got inspired when Sam talked about Beloved Rapture on our show AND the Still Loading Podcast (check it out wherever you get your podcasts). With that, Brian took to making his list of RPGs he wants to play but hasn't played yet. So, nothing Chrono Trigger, nothing Final Fantasy, just good ol' RPGs he missed.

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Alan and Sam are at it again with two games for the price of none. This week they are discussing the games Taz-Mania and Tax in Escape from Mars.

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March 31, 2025 114 mins

Join us this month as Brian gets a little heated about the news. When is the best time to announce a game? What do you folk have to say? Are these games really perfect? Do you want an extra topic? Join our Patreon for FREE to get this show half a month early, with an additional topic at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can join for FREE!

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March 29, 2025 76 mins

Join Sam as he goes solo this episode and talks about the retro inspired RPG available on STEAM, Beloved Rapture.

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