Retro Warriors
476 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsRetro Warriors is a podcast about retro games hosted by Justin Baker and Chris Saturn. We cover all things retro, with a passion for the 8-bit and 16-bit eras of gaming.
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Episodes
Retro Warriors 26 - CRT Televisions and Remakes
January 11, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis week Justin goes completely insane and starts buying CRT televisions and Saturn talks about his favorite remakes of all time. Enjoy!
Retro Warriors 25 - Chore Games
January 04, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn our very first episode of 2016 we have a Digital Frustrations reunion as Justin and Saturn are joined by friend of the show Andrew. They slip right back into their old habits as they drink beer, ring in the new year, and discuss the Xeno series before digging deep into their love of chore-based games. Enjoy!
Retro Warriors 24 - Top Retro Games of 2015
December 28, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week Justin and Saturn count down their favorite retro games of 2015, Mother, and Legends of Localization. We'll see you next year!
Retro Warriors 23 - Nintendo's Free Pass
December 21, 2015 22:09 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThis week Justin and Saturn discuss Christmas gifts, clone consoles, Final Fantasy VII (again), and why Nintendo gets a "free pass."
Retro Warriors 22 - Crowdfunding
December 14, 2015 17:47 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBThis week after a lengthy discussion of the PS4 re-release of Final Fantasy VII (as well as some of the news about the upcoming remake), Justin and Saturn dig into the successes and pitfalls of crowdfunding retro franchises.
Retro Warriors 21 - Introducing Others to Classic Gaming
December 07, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week Justin, Saturn, and special guest Cory discuss introducing loved ones to classic gaming.
Retro Warriors 20 - Post-Baby Grab Bag
November 30, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn the wake of Justin's daughter being born (hurrah!), he and Saturn discuss a random assortment of topics ranging from the the GameCube to the tragic decline of the Sega Genesis. Things should be a little more normal (at least as normal as things get around here) by next week.
Retro Warriors 19 - Nostalgia Goggles
November 23, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week Justin and Saturn tackle a tough topic: is classic gaming really that much better?
Retro Warriors 18 - Bomberman
November 16, 2015 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBThis week Justin and Saturn discuss their current favorite rom hacks, Super Mario Maker, and the legacy of Bomberman.
Retro Warriors 17 - Binge Gaming
November 09, 2015 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week Justin and Saturn discuss rom hacks and their favorite games to binge one. Enjoy! And don't forget, issue 2 of Retro Warrior Magazine is now available! Check it out at https://gum.co/RWM2
Retro Warriors 16 - Sega Saturn
November 02, 2015 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBPiggy-backing off of last week's discussion, Justin and Saturn delve into the Sega Saturn. But not before they bitch about Nintendo's Virtual Console for at least 20 minutes.
Retro Warriors 15 - Radiant Silvergun/Steel Battalion
October 26, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week Justin and Saturn discuss the darling Sega Saturn shooter Radiant Silvergun and the behemoth that is Steel Battalion. Come watch the show LIVE on Wednesday on our Twitch channel: twitch.tv/DFrustrations And don’t forget, the first issue of our magazine is still available: https://gum.co/RWM1
Retro Warriors 14 - PC Engine/Turbografx-16
October 19, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBThis week Justin and Saturn discuss the PC Engine (known as the Turbografx-16 here in 'Murica), it's impact, and the collectability of the system. Come chat with us LIVE on Wednesday on our Twitch channel: twitch.tv/DFrustrations And don’t forget, the first issue of our magazine is still available: https://gum.co/RWM1
Retro Warriors 13 - Game Boy
October 12, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis week Justin and Saturn eat Korean candy and talk about the Game Boy for an entire hour! Yeah, sometimes this show is weird. Either way, enjoy their discussion of Mario Land, Pokemon, Game Boy, and their fondest handheld memories. And don't forget, the first issue of our magazine is available for download! Head on over to https://gum.co/RWM1 to check it out. You can find more of our content at http://digitalfrustrations.com Enjoy!
Retro Warriors 12 - Controllers
October 05, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week Justin and Saturn finally cave in and talk about controllers. They also discuss the Retro VGS and finally lay to rest the ongoing debate: is the Dreamcast controller terrible?
Retro Warriors 11 - A World Without Playstation
September 28, 2015 14:24 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThis week Justin and Saturn discuss what the gaming landscape would look like if the Playstation never came out.
Retro Warriors 10 - Sega vs. Nintendo
September 21, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBThis week Justin and Saturn delve deep into the rivalry to end all rivalries: Sega vs. Nintendo! The marketing, the buzzwords, and, of course, the games. Enjoy!
Retro Warriors 9 - Nintendo vs. Tengen
September 14, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBIn the first of a two part episode, the gang discusses the rise of Nintendo and the subsequent lawsuits that ensued. Tune in next week for the rise of the 16-bit console wars!
Retro Warriors 8 - Sim City/Game Preservation
September 07, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBGreetings! This week Justin and Saturn discuss the wonderful SNES port of Sim City as well as the sad state of game preservation. Enjoy!
Retro Warriors 7 - Zelda II
August 31, 2015 16:32 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week Justin and Saturn discuss Zelda II: The Adventure of Link on NES. Often considered the black sheep of the Zelda franshise (barring the CD-i games), they discuss why it still might be worth checking out all these years later. They also discuss Mega Man Legacy Collection and the merits of legal emulation. Enjoy!
Retro Warriors 6 - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
August 24, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThis week Saturn and Justin talk about the Castlevania classic, Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo. Released on the PC Engine CD in 1993, Rondo was a refinement of the classic Castlevania formula and refined many elements from the series.
Retro Warriors 5 - Super Mario Bros. 2
August 17, 2015 11:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBThis week Justin and Saturn discuss the "black sheep" of the classic Mario games, it's impact on gaming culture, and how it changed Nintendo. Plus, more jokes about Birdo than you can throw a turnip at. Enjoy!
Retro Warriors 4 - Konami
August 11, 2015 00:03 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn the wake of the news that Konami is burning from the inside, Justin and Saturn sit down to discuss the company's legacy and influence on gaming as a whole. They also talk about french fries. Yeah.
Retro Warriors 3 - Emulation
August 03, 2015 14:39 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBThis week the gang touches on the recent Dragon Quest XI news before delving into the world of emulation and how it has grown over the years. They also, for some reason, talk about controllers a ton.
Retro Warriors 2 - Remembering Satoru Iwata
July 27, 2015 15:17 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week the gang discusses the untimely death of Satoru Iwata, his imapct on the industry, and where they think Nintendo will go from there.
Retro Warriors 1 - Cute 'Em Ups
July 20, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBIn our very first episode of Retro Warriors, Justin and Saturn discuss the evolution of the Cute 'Em Up genre and its impact on their personal gaming tastes. Opa Opa would be proud!