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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord can all be found here.

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