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 Golden Sun, a Game Boy Advance game released in 2001 that follows a group of young Adepts on a quest to stop a powerful force from unleashing the ancient power of Alchemy upon the world. Packed with classic turn-based RPG combat, inventive Djinn mechanics, dungeon puzzles, and a memorable cast of characters, Golden Sun has earned its place as a fan favourite, and now, as the winner of our 2026 RPG Poll, it’s finally time to find out if it lives up to the hype.

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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 Video. 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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RetroBytes Neo has found its groove as a monthly hangout for gamers and pop-culture fans alike. Each month, Joe and Brian pull up a chair for an unscripted conversation that can go just about anywhere—from industry trends and gaming history to personal stories and the occasional completely unexpected tangent.

For the September 2026 edition of RetroBytes Neo, we welcome Super Dave from the Anime Field Guide for a lively discussion about the fascinating relationship between anime and video games. Together, they explore how anime has influenced gaming, how video games have inspired anime adaptations, and why the two mediums have become so closely connected. From iconic franchises and beloved adaptations to games that feel like playable anime, they look at what makes the crossover work—and what happens when it doesn't. It's an entertaining conversation about fandom, nostalgia, and the unique way anime and video games continue to influence each other.

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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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Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc

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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.

This week we are discussing Star Fox, a Super Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1993 that puts players in the cockpit of an Arwing as Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team battle the forces of Andross across the Lylat System, using the Super FX chip to bring fast-paced 3D space combat to the SNES.

For the second half of our Double Feature, we are discussing Star Fox 64, a Nintendo 64 game released in 1997 that sees Fox McCloud and his team return to defend the Lylat System from Andross, combining explosive 3D dogfights, branching mission paths, memorable characters, and the introduction of the iconic Rumble Pak to create one of the N64's most celebrated space shooters.

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 Video. 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 are all available here.

Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc

Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/

Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!

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 Pikmin, a Nintendo GameCube game released in 2001 that follows Captain Olimar as he crash-lands on a mysterious planet and must work with tiny plant-like creatures called Pikmin to recover the missing parts of his spaceship before his life-support system runs out.

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 Video. 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 are all available here.

Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc

Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/

Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!

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 Just Cause 2, a PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC game released in 2010 that drops players onto the massive island of Panau as Rico Rodriguez, a highly skilled operative tasked with overthrowing a ruthless dictator and uncovering the truth behind his missing mentor. Armed with a grappling hook, parachute, an arsenal of weapons, and an impressive collection of vehicles, Rico is free to explore the open world, cause mayhem, and pull off increasingly ridiculous stunts in one of gaming's most explosive playgrounds.

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 Video. 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 are all available here.

Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc

Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/

Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!.

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 Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, a Sega Master System game released in 1989 that follows a brave adventurer cursed into becoming a lizard after defeating the fearsome Meka Dragon. To break the curse, players must journey across Monster Land, defeat powerful dragons, and transform into a variety of unique creatures, each with their own abilities that unlock new paths and secrets. Blending fast-paced platforming, exploration, and light RPG elements, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is widely regarded as one of the earliest and best examples of the Metroidvania genre, rewarding curiosity and backtracking with a world full of hidden treasures and memorable challenges.

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 Video. 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/

Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!.

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 Resistance: Fall of Man, a PlayStation 3 game released in 2006 that helped launch Sony's new console by throwing players into an alternate-history version of the 1950s, where humanity is fighting for survival against the terrifying Chimera. Combining intense first-person shooting, imaginative weapons, and massive battles, Resistance: Fall of Man delivered a gritty sci-fi campaign that showcased the PS3's power while laying the foundation for one of the console's earliest exclusive franchises.

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/

Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com, the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!

RetroBytes Neo has found its groove as a monthly hangout for gamers and pop-culture fans alike. Each month, Joe and Brian pull up a chair for an unscripted conversation that can go just about anywhere—from industry trends and gaming history to personal stories and the occasional completely unexpected tangent.

For the August 2026 edition of RetroBytes Neo, we welcome Daniel for a lively discussion on one of gaming's most passionate communities: amateur game development. With game engines and development tools more accessible than ever, they explore why so many players dream of making their own game, the challenges that come with turning an idea into reality, and whether success should be measured by sales or simply finishing the project. From indie inspirations to personal experiences, it's an honest conversation about creativity, ambition, and what drives everyday gamers to become game developers.

You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia where you can get this show 15 DAYS EARLY with a video bonus exclusive to Patreon.

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.