Retro Warriors 39 - Capcom 16-bit and Beyond

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Retro Warriors 39 - Capcom 16-bit and Beyond

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Apr 11, 2016

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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.

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Apr 11, 2016

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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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Retro Warriors 5 - Super Mario Bros. 2: This 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! by Retro Warriors
52 min listen
Retro Warriors 4 - Konami: In 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. by Retro Warriors
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Retro Warriors 10 - Sega vs. Nintendo: This 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! by Retro Warriors
80 min listen
Retro Warriors 3 - Emulation: This 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. by Retro Warriors
51 min listen
Retro Warriors 22 - Crowdfunding: 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. by Retro Warriors
84 min listen
Retro Warriors 24 - Top Retro Games of 2015: This week Justin and Saturn count down their favorite retro games of 2015, Mother, and Legends of Localization. We'll see you next year! by Retro Warriors
70 min listen
Retro Warriors 9 - Nintendo vs. Tengen: In 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! by Retro Warriors
80 min listen
Retro Warriors 13 - Game Boy: This 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... by Retro Warriors
74 min listen
Retro Warriors 6 - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood: This 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. by Retro Warriors
64 min listen
Retro Warriors 11 - A World Without Playstation: This week Justin and Saturn discuss what the gaming landscape would look like if the Playstation never came out. by Retro Warriors
64 min listen
Retro Warriors 1 - Cute 'Em Ups: In 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! by Retro Warriors
65 min listen
Retro Warriors 30 - NES Collecting: This week Justin and Saturn discuss the delicate state of NES collecting and how they both got started collecting for the system. by Retro Warriors
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Retro Warriors 8 - Sim City/Game Preservation: Greetings! This week Justin and Saturn discuss the wonderful SNES port of Sim City as well as the sad state of game preservation. Enjoy! by Retro Warriors
73 min listen
Retro Warriors 33 - Our Backlogs: This week Justin and Saturn discuss Star Ocean then spend the rest of the show lamenting their sizable backlogs. Enjoy! by Retro Warriors
67 min listen
Retro Warriors 21 - Introducing Others to Classic Gaming: This week Justin, Saturn, and special guest Cory discuss introducing loved ones to classic gaming. by Retro Warriors
62 min listen
Retro Warriors 20 - Post-Baby Grab Bag: 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... by Retro Warriors
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Retro Warriors 19 - Nostalgia Goggles: This week Justin and Saturn tackle a tough topic: is classic gaming really that much better? by Retro Warriors
68 min listen
Retro Warriors 7 - Zelda II: This 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... by Retro Warriors
63 min listen
Retro Warriors 15 - Radiant Silvergun/Steel Battalion: This 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: And don’t forget, the first... by Retro Warriors
66 min listen
Retro Warriors 12 - Controllers: This 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? by Retro Warriors
73 min listen
Retro Warriors 32 - Capcom Versus Series: This week Justin and Saturn discuss the Capcom versus fighting games before Marvel Vs. Capcom came in and ruined everything. by Retro Warriors
67 min listen
Retro Warriors 2 - Remembering Satoru Iwata: This week the gang discusses the untimely death of Satoru Iwata, his imapct on the industry, and where they think Nintendo will go from there. by Retro Warriors
57 min listen
Retro Warriors 18 - Bomberman: This week Justin and Saturn discuss their current favorite rom hacks, Super Mario Maker, and the legacy of Bomberman. by Retro Warriors
57 min listen
Retro Warriors 25 - Chore Games: 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... by Retro Warriors
74 min listen
Retro Warriors 14 - PC Engine/Turbografx-16: This 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: And don’t forget, the first issue of... by Retro Warriors
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Retro Warriors 23 - Nintendo's Free Pass: This week Justin and Saturn discuss Christmas gifts, clone consoles, Final Fantasy VII (again), and why Nintendo gets a "free pass." by Retro Warriors
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Retro Warriors 16 - Sega Saturn: Piggy-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. by Retro Warriors
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Retro Warriors 28 - Beat 'Em Ups: 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.... by Retro Warriors
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Retro Warriors 37 - Genre Defining Games: This week Justin and Saturn discuss Rygar, Neo Geo Pocket Color, and their favorite genre-defining games. All amidst a potential tornado. Enjoy! by Retro Warriors
80 min listen
Retro Warriors 49 - Music: This week the entire Digital Frustrations crew is assembled to discuss their favorite video game soundtracks and composers. Enjoy! by Retro Warriors
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Retro Warriors 435 - Xbox: Topic starts at: 32:58. This week we discuss the Xbox! You can find our Discord, Patreon, social media, and more at by Retro Warriors
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