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Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast

Alan, Brian, and Sam

RETROTOPIA — Three countries, one passion, zero extra livesIn a pixel-powered world where video games bridge continents, a Brit, a Canadian, and an American join forces on a quest through gaming’s golden years. Welcome to RETROTOPIA — your nostalgic sanctuary for all things classic gaming. Here, Alan, Brian, and Sam fire up the consoles of yesteryear to relive the titles that defined an era. Expect deep dives, spirited debates, and more than a few laughs as they resurrect the legendary games that

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86:20

Retrotopia Talks Duke Nukem 3D

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/09/28

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,

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121:37

Retrotopia Talks Super Mario Bros. 2 Revisited

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2025/09/21

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,

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70:13

Retrotopia Talks Mario Is Missing

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/09/14

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

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71:39

Quick Play Special: Super Mario Bros

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2025/09/13

Because it's Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary, we're sharing this with everyone. Welcome to Quick Play, the Patreon-exclusive spin-off of the Retrotopia Podcast! This is where we shine a spotlight on games that don't quite fit our main show — maybe they're too short, too weird, or just too wild — but still deserve some love. Each episode, one of us dives in solo to give you a bite-sized review. Brian is talking about Super Mario Bros., a game about running, jumping, and stomping your way through

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104:55

Retrotopia Talks Gunstar Heroes

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/09/07

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 Gunstar Heroes, a Sega Genesis game released in 1993 that redefined the run-and-gun genre with its explosive action, chaotic screen-filling battles, and inventive weapon system. Developed by

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99:37

RetroBytes: Summer Games, Licensed Music, and Our...

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/08/31

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 the games of our Summer break, Licensed Music in Games, Our Origin Stories, and Getting Over that Gaming Slump. We're unpacking the stories, quirks, and memories that make them worth talking about. And of course, no RetroBytes episode would be

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01:15:33

Retrotopia Talks F-Zero

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/08/31

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 off into the future with F-Zero, the lightning-fast Super Nintendo launch title released in 1990 (Japan) and 1991 (North America/Europe) that showed the world exactly what the SNES could do

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01:45:14

Retrotopia Talks Pokemon Gold & Silver ft Joe

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/08/24

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 diving into Pokémon Gold and Silver, the legendary Game Boy Color sequels that dropped in 1999 (Japan) and 2000 (North America/Europe) and completely redefined what a follow-up game could be. These

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01:19:19

Retrotopia Talks Contra / Probotector

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2025/08/17

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 Contra—or Probotector, depending on where you live—an NES game released in 1988 that set the standard for fast-paced, side-scrolling run-and-gun action. Packed with explosive weapon

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01:56:30

Retrotopia Talks Metroid Other M

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2025/08/09

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 Metroid: Other M, a Nintendo Wii game released in 2010 that blends fast-paced third-person action with first-person shooting mechanics to tell a deeply personal story about bounty hunter

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01:55:20

Retrotopia Talks Resident Evil

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2025/08/03

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 Resident Evil, a PlayStation and Sega Saturn game released in 1996 that pioneered the survival horror genre with its fixed camera angles, eerie pre-rendered environments, limited resources,

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01:31:16

RetroBytes: Indies, Curtains, and Stories

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2025/07/31

Welcome to RetroBytes, our monthly get together where we talk about video games and life in general. This week, we’re celebrating the independence of Canada and the USA the best way we know how—by diving into the world of indie games. We’re pulling back the curtain to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we build our list of upcoming titles, and we wrap it all up with a big question: Are we living in the golden age of video game storytelling? You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at

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01:03:11

Retrotopia Talks Alan's Wishlist

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/07/27

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, Alan is going solo and taking us on a guided tour through the dusty corners of his retro-collecting brain. From pixelated pipe dreams to long-lost cartridges he’s been chasing since the '90s, he’s revealing

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01:48:54

Retrotopia Talks Far Cry 3

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2025/07/20

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 Far Cry 3, a PlayStation 3/Xbox 360/PC game released in 2012 that follows Jason Brody, a thrill-seeking tourist stranded on a dangerous tropical island ruled by pirates and warlords. As he

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02:11:31

Retrotopia Talks Xenoblade Chronicles ft SuperDave

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/07/13

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, Brian invited SuperDave from the Anime Field Guide Podcast to discuss Xenoblade Chronicles, a Wii game released in 2010 that blends epic sci-fi storytelling with expansive open-world exploration and

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01:58:51

Retrotopia Talks Star Wars The Force Unleashed

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast ·

2025/07/06

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 Vader’s secret apprentice, on a mission to hunt down the remaining

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01:45:56

RetroBytes: Representation, Rituals, and Magic

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2025/06/30

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. 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, listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or

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01:42:28

Retrotopia Talks Crystalis

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2025/06/29

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 sci-fi setting, where magic has replaced technology, and a lone hero

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01:00:07

Retrotopia Talks Sam's Star Wars Five by Five

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2025/06/22

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 his Top 5 Star Wars Games he needs to play. You can join in on the

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01:41:17

Retrotopia Talks Mortal Kombat

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2025/06/15

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 creation of video game rating systems used today. You can join in on

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