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Retro Warriors

467 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 228 ratings

Retro 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 67 - Nintendo Switch

October 31, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Join us as Justin and Saturn look into the future (for once) and discuss Nintendo's upcoming console: Nintendo Switch. Will they continue to bungle the Virtual Console? What will happen to the 3DS?

Retro Warriors 66 - Mega Man on NES

October 24, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

This week amidst rumors of the NX (this was recorded before the Nintendo Switch announcement), Justin and Saturn discuss the six Mega Man titles on the NES.

Retro Warriors 65 - Starfox 64

October 17, 2016 11:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

This week Justin is joined by special guest Andrew as they discuss Starfox 64. Due to the ridiculous amounts of technical issues we experienced this week the show may sound a bit weird due to excessive editing, but things should be back to normal next episode. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 64 - Nintendo 64 Revisit

October 10, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

It was inevitable that Justin and Saturn would re-visit a previous topic, and here they are to ramble on about everyone's favorite 64-bit console: The Nintendo 64.

Retro Warriors 63 - Retropie

October 03, 2016 11:32 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

This week Justin and Saturn check out Pat Contri's recently released book "Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the NES Library 1985-1995" before delving into the tricky world of emulation again with the Retropie project. 

Retro Warriors 62 - Dragon Quest VII First Impressions

September 26, 2016 15:09 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss the checkered past of Dragon Warrior VII before delving into the first few hours of the recently released 3DS remake, Dragon Quest VII.

Retro Warriors 61 - Emulation

September 19, 2016 12:36 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

This week Justin and Saturn delve into the tricky world of emulation.

Retro Warriors 60 - Nintendo Power

September 12, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

This week Justin and Saturn are joined by Andrew to discuss the ONLY source for all Nintendo games: Nintendo Power. 

Retro Warriors 59 - Final Fantasy VI

September 05, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Nintendo Power before delving into the behemoth that is Final Fantasy VI.

Retro Warriors 58 - Modern Retro Games

August 29, 2016 15:31 - 1 hour - 32 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Double Dragon and the Analogue NT Mini before delving into "modern" retro games.

Retro Warriors 57 - Pokemon and Cheat Devices

August 22, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss their latest Pokemon exploits before delving into the world of cheat devices.

Retro Warriors 56 - The Curious Case of Metroid

August 15, 2016 15:30 - 1 hour - 92 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss AM2R and why NINTENDO HATES US GOD WHYYYYY!?

Retro Warriors 55 - Game Boy Advance

August 08, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss the almighty Game Boy Advance!

Retro Warriors 54 - Sega Dreamcast

August 01, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Sega's swan song: Dreamcast. The little console that almost could.

Retro Warriors 53 - NES Classic Part 2

July 25, 2016 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

This week Justin and Saturn continue their discussion of the NES Classic, including the new commercial for the device, it's potential impact on retro gaming, and their hopes/fears for what it may mean for the industry.

Retro Warriors 52 - NES Classic Edition

July 18, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

This week, after some Pokemon Go discussion, Justin and Saturn take a look at Nintendo's recently announced NES Classic Edition. 

Retro Warriors 51 - Games Journalism

July 11, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

In our one year anniversary show, Justin and Saturn discuss the state of games journalism. 

Retro Warriors 50 - Gaming's Greatest Failures

July 04, 2016 11:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss gaming's greatest blunders. From Daikatana to the Virtual Boy, there's no way you won't walk away disappointed.

Retro Warriors 49 - Music

June 27, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

This week the entire Digital Frustrations crew is assembled to discuss their favorite video game soundtracks and composers. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 48 - Retro Gaming in Japan

June 20, 2016 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

This week Justin and Saturn are joined by Japanese correspondent Cory to discuss the state of gaming in Japan, where to purchase retro games, and whether or not Japan is still the Mecca of gaming. They also briefly touch on Nintendo's E3 showing.

Retro Warriors 47 - Black Sheep

June 13, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

This week Justin and Saturn drink some Mango Creamy Soda and talk about black sheep from classic franchises. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 46 - Was It Really Better?

June 06, 2016 19:32 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

This week Brad joins Justin and Saturn as they discuss a crucial topic: was gaming really better in the past? They also discuss the confusing history of Wonder Boy in Monster World. Also, you can check out our brand spankin' new website at http://retrowarriors.net Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 45 - Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary

May 30, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss the 30th anniversary of the Dragon Quest franchise they only way they know how: telling long, boring stories about old games! Also, Justin finally gets his grubby mitts on a Framemeister and puts it to the test.

Retro Warriors 44 - How to Ruin a Revival

May 23, 2016 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

This week Justin and Saturn are joined by Andrew as they discuss the inconvenience of modern gaming, Brutal Doom, a weird Dragon Quest glitch, and then postulate on how modern remakes of beloved classics could be screwed up. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 43 - Earliest Gaming Memories

May 16, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss their earliest gaming memories, which largely consist of impossible NES games and impenetrable Atari games. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 42 - Rare Replay

May 09, 2016 12:55 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Sega Genesis Classic, Rare Replay, and complain about the "virtues" of modern gaming consoles. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 41 - Sega 3D Classics Collection

May 02, 2016 14:55 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss the recently released Sega 3D Classic Collection and lament the state of Nintendo's NX. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 40 - National Video Game Mueseum

April 25, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This week the boys discuss their field trip to the National Video Game Museum, and Justin wishes upon a sparkly pink Game Boy. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 39 - Capcom 16-bit and Beyond

April 11, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

This week Justin and Saturn tackle the bulk of Capcom's legacy with Street Fighter and Resident Evil, as well as the slow decline of what was once on of the very best third party game companies around. 

Retro Warriors 38 - Capcom on the NES

April 04, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Capcom during the NES era, and the rise of Mega Man. Tune in next week for some Street Fighter II madness!

Retro Warriors 37 - Genre Defining Games

March 28, 2016 11:30 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Rygar, Neo Geo Pocket Color, and their favorite genre-defining games. All amidst a potential tornado. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 36 - Metal Slug

March 21, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss the Neo Geo Pocket Color, the Neo Geo MVS/AES, and the best damn run 'n gun ever made: Metal Slug. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 35 - Coleco Chameleon

March 14, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Fantasy Zone, Sonic, and the embarrassing crashing and burning of the Retro VGS/Coleco Chameleon. 

Retro Warriors 34 - Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

March 07, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Saturn's brief adventure with a Framemeister before delving into the legacy and eShop re-release of Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow. 

Retro Warriors 33 - Our Backlogs

February 29, 2016 17:27 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss Star Ocean then spend the rest of the show lamenting their sizable backlogs. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 32 - Capcom Versus Series

February 22, 2016 18:54 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss the Capcom versus fighting games before Marvel Vs. Capcom came in and ruined everything. 

Retro Warriors 31 - The Retro Gaming "Bubble"

February 15, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

This week Justin and Saturn complain about how expensive video games are. Oh, their lives are sooo hard. They also speculate on the future of game prices and collectability.

Retro Warriors 30 - NES Collecting

February 08, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss the delicate state of NES collecting and how they both got started collecting for the system. 

Retro Warriors 29 - Remembering the N64

February 01, 2016 13:50 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

This week Justin, Saturn, and special guest Brad remember the N64. They also briefly discuss one-handed controllers and revisit the terror that was the Dreamcast controller debacle. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 28 - Beat 'Em Ups

January 25, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

This week Justin and Saturn are joined by Andrew as they talk about their favorite beat 'em ups. They also discuss just what constitutes a beat 'em up as they traverse one of the most beloved genres of the 90s. Justin also talks about CRTs. Again. Seriously.

Retro Warriors 27 - Retro Gaming Cart/Dragon Quest Disappointment

January 18, 2016 23:29 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This week Justin builds a monument to ridiculousness in the form of a retro gaming cart and Saturn laments the recent Dragon Quest event. 

Retro Warriors 26 - CRT Televisions and Remakes

January 11, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

This 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 MB

In 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

In 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 MB

This 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 MB

This week Justin and Saturn discuss their current favorite rom hacks, Super Mario Maker, and the legacy of Bomberman.

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