Alan, Brian, and Sam
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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!
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Close attention to controls, systems and player frustration turns familiar retro games into lively group criticism.
Alan, Brian and Sam treat old games as objects to be handled, tested and argued over. Episodes center on a featured title, with the group comparing what worked in play and where age has exposed awkward design.
Metroidvanias are "rigars" now; your genre vocabulary has been warned.
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Snow, bar talk, and console-war nostalgia carried by loose, hangout-style banter.
This episode pairs a snow-and-bar story with a retro-gaming debate that settles into a lively console-war conversation. It works best when the hosts let the banter wander, since that is where the jokes, controller talk, and nostalgia land most cleanly.
A warm Wind Waker conversation that turns retro memory into something useful.
Retrotopia's Wind Waker stop is an easy listen, and it treats the game's famously bumpy launch as part of the story rather than a detour from it.
A Half-Life hangout that turns Black Mesa's unsafe design into the joke.
Retrotopia's Half-Life hour gets its comic bite from treating Black Mesa like a walking safety failure. The hosts keep circling the same basic joke: ladders, fan blades, bottomless chasms, and water near electricity all make the place feel less like a research facility than a…
A loose NES revisit that lets Rygar's weapon, movement, and fake-genre joke do most of the work.
Retrotopia's NES pick on Rygar lands best when it stays loose and curious. The crew comes in with questions, plugs, and a light touch, then settles into what the game actually does: Rygar's movement, the weapon, and the odd little joke that it needs its own genre name, rigar.
A relaxed look at Harvest Moon with a long lead-in before the main discussion starts.
Retrotopia spends a good chunk of its run getting to Harvest Moon on the Super Nintendo, so the episode is not in a hurry to get to the point.
Nilay Patel presses tech and media CEOs on how they actually run their companies.
Dan Pashman revisits food science with Kenji López-Alt and rotating live comedy guests.
The hosts start with bar stories, snow, and a brutally low tolerance for drinking.
Alan introduces a Quick Play episode reviewing the Sega Genesis game Musha, selected by a Patreon supporter, and thanks listeners for their support.
The host introduces a Quick Play episode about Warhammer 40K Boltgun, mentioning it was played on PS Plus and apologizing for the extended music intro.
Alan introduces the 122nd episode of the Retrotopia podcast, where he will rank the 74 games he completed in 2025, and mentions Patreon and other links.
Joe introduces the podcast, thanks Patreon supporters, promotes Retrotopia's content and community, and begins discussing the SNES game Kirby Dream Course, including its developer, publisher, and release dates.
Brian introduces the 23rd episode of Retrotopia, discussing the SNES game Boogerman while promoting the podcast's social media, Patreon, and other content.
The speaker discusses learning Adobe Premiere and critiques a cinematography class for focusing on physical cameras instead of game engine tools like Unreal Engine.
Brian introduces and explains the indie horror game Bendy and the Ink Machine, detailing its plot, gameplay, and setting in a decaying 1930s animation studio.
The podcast segment features a repetitive, introspective opening questioning reality, likely setting up a discussion about Kingdom Hearts.
The host Alan introduces episode 119 of the WrestleTopia podcast, discussing the WCW NWA Revenge video game for N64 in relation to the Royal Rumble event, with plugs and audience engagement.
This segment introduces the podcast episode about Ecco the Dolphin, promotes social media links and an audiobook narrated by Alan.
The hosts introduce the reformatted RetroBytes podcast for 2026, shifting from a structured topical format to a more conversational style.
This episode introduces a discussion on Super Paper Mario, includes promotional content and updates about the podcast's Patreon and other shows.
The host introduces episode 124 of the Retrotopia podcast, discussing the movie True Lies after a delayed schedule and encouraging listeners to connect via social media and Discord.
This episode introduces Retrotopia podcast episode 121 focusing on Cuphead, while promoting social media, Discord, and Patreon with upcoming content like new game plus episodes.
In this episode of Retrotopia, hosts Brian, Alan, and Sam introduce a discussion on the Home Alone SNES game, blending humor with retro gaming nostalgia.
Retrotopia's 125th voyage heads straight for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
Brian takes Retrotopia back to the NES for Rygar.
The hosts of Retrotopia dive into Harvest Moon for the SNES, discussing its origins as the grandfather of farming sims.
The hosts of Retrotopia dive into a detailed analysis of Half-Life, discussing its revolutionary impact on gaming, frustrating controls and level design, and iconic elements like the crowbar.
RetroBytes Neo: April 2026 brings Brian, Joe, and first-time guest Chris together to discuss how parenthood changed their gaming habits and how they might introduce games to their children.
Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast's 129th episode examines Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Arcade Game on NES, released in arcades in 1989 and on the NES in 1990.
The hosts introduce a ranking episode where they each pick five games that made them gamers, discussing nostalgic titles that shaped their gaming identity.
The hosts discuss a Black Friday special, remaking games into different genres, the challenges of adult gaming, and potential game of the year candidates.
The hosts introduce an episode about Devil May Cry for PlayStation 2, share listener comments, and promote their social media.
The hosts introduce the episode about the indie game Evoland, which takes a journey through the history of roleplaying games, and promote their Patreon and social media.
The hosts introduce an episode about Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, chosen by Patreon poll, with plugs and community updates.
A roundtable discussion about retro video games, including news, Patreon questions, and ranking games.
A solo host introduces a retro video game podcast episode focused on the PlayStation 1 RPG Xenogears, with social media and Patreon promotions.
The hosts introduce an episode about the classic game Leisure Suit Larry, with banter and listener comments.