Retrotopia Talks Bubsy Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind

Retrotopia Talks Bubsy Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind

Author: Alan, Brian, and Sam May 3, 2026 Duration: 1:45:26
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 Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, a Super Nintendo Entertainment System game released in 1993 that follows a wisecracking bobcat on a fast-paced, yarn-collecting adventure across colorful worlds filled with slippery platforms, hidden hazards, and an attitude that never lets up—even when the difficulty does. 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/ We have many designs and are continually adding more. Get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, Magnets, Hats, and more.

There’s a particular magic in the games we grew up with, a feeling that Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast captures in every conversation. Hosted by Alan, Brian, and Sam-a trio spanning Britain, Canada, and the United States-this podcast is built on a shared, deep-seated affection for the classics. Each episode feels like hanging out with friends who can just as easily dissect a game’s design philosophy as they can laugh about its quirks and memorable glitches. You’ll hear them dig into the titles that defined generations, from cult favorites to mainstream legends, exploring how these pixelated worlds shaped the landscape of modern gaming. The charm of this show lies in its blend of thoughtful analysis and easygoing banter, creating a space where nostalgia is examined, not just recited. It’s a genuine celebration of gaming history, free from pretense, where the conversation might pivot from a serious debate on a seminal RPG’s mechanics to a fond recollection of a frustratingly difficult platforming level. For anyone who finds comfort in the chirp of a cartridge being slotted into a console or the distinctive soundtracks of a bygone era, this podcast offers a regular, welcoming dose of that warmth. Tune in and rediscover why these retro experiences continue to resonate so powerfully today.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast
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RetroBytes: Representation, Rituals, and Magic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:56
Welcome to RetroBytes, our monthly get-together where we chat about a few topics on our minds. This month, we discuss representation in media, new console rituals, what we'd do with magic powers, and more. You can join i…
Retrotopia Talks Crystalis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:28
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 perspec…
Retrotopia Talks Sam's Star Wars Five by Five [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
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 perspec…
Retrotopia Talks Mortal Kombat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:17
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Retrotopia Talks Professor Layton and the Curious Village [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:53
Join us as we enter St. Mystere's puzzle-filled village with Layton and his protege Luke. Alan, Brian, and Sam discuss how the puzzles meet the story style of gameplay and how charming it can be as you progress. Has this…
Retrotopia Talks Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:01
Join Sam and Alan as they dive into the world of Game Boy Advance strategy RPGs! In this episode, they explore gameplay mechanics, story elements, and what makes this classic title a standout in the genre. Whether you're…
RetroBytes: Internet, Games, and Streaming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:09
We are back again this month discussing whether single-player games should require internet to play, as well as reminiscing over some of the games we've discussed, spinning the wheel of discussion, and wrapping it up wit…
Retrotopia Ranks the Mainline Final Fantasy Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:47
Brian is ranking the mainline Final Fantasy games this week since Alan and Sam needed a bit to finish next week's game. Join him as he goes through all 16 mainline Final Fantasy games and puts them in order from the ones…
Retrotopia Talks The Last of Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:54
A game that tells the tale of a man who lost his whole world, and a girl who has no one in her team, uniting and taking on the challenges of a land ravaged by a virus that turns people into noise-making mushrooms. This i…
Special Revisit: Quick Play Castlevania The Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:09
With it being Symphony of the Night on the main show, we figured we'd release one of our earliest Quick Plays to the public. On this Quick Play, Alan, our resident Castlevaniac, is talking about the GameBoy game, Castlev…