Retrotopia Talks TMNT 2: The Arcade Game

Retrotopia Talks TMNT 2: The Arcade Game

Author: Alan, Brian, and Sam April 11, 2026 Duration: 1:37:32
Thank you to Brother Retro who gave us the Jammy Dodge JingleWelcome 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game, a NES game released in 1990 that brings the quarter-munching arcade experience straight into your living room, delivering side-scrolling beat-’em-up action as you take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael to rescue April O’Neil and take down Shredder’s Foot Clan. Packed with fast-paced combat, familiar enemies like Bebop and Rocksteady, and a brand-new exclusive NES level, this port blends faithful arcade gameplay with added content—making it one of the most iconic co-op brawlers of its era. 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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