Retro Warriors

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Retro Warriors 12 - Controllers Oct 05, 2015

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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?

Retro Warriors 11 - A World Without Playstation Sep 28, 2015

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This week Justin and Saturn discuss what the gaming landscape would look like if the Playstation never came out.

Retro Warriors 10 - Sega vs. Nintendo Sep 21, 2015

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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!

Retro Warriors 9 - Nintendo vs. Tengen Sep 14, 2015

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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!

Retro Warriors 8 - Sim City/Game Preservation Sep 07, 2015

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Greetings! 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 Aug 31, 2015

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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 discuss Mega Man Legacy Collection and the merits of legal emulation. Enjoy!

Retro Warriors 6 - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood Aug 24, 2015

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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.

Retro Warriors 5 - Super Mario Bros. 2 Aug 17, 2015

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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!

Retro Warriors 4 - Konami Aug 11, 2015

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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.

Retro Warriors 3 - Emulation Aug 03, 2015

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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.

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