Retro Obscura Podcast

Retro Obscura 61: Stop Talking Intro: Featured Games:   Random talk about Ys games / Clash at Demonhead / Street Fighter 2010 and more! End Credits: Intro Song (Follin’s March) by Aaron “Dya” Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be […]

Retro Obscura 60: I Blame Aaron Intro:   Featured Games:     Typhoon Thomson Blues Journey Risky Challenge Mendal Palace Listener Picks:   End Credits: Intro Song (Follin’s March) by Aaron “Dya” Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased […]

Hello dear listeners. This is not Episode 60 (blame Aaron). But as a special Halloween treat, the whole cast of Retro Obscura has prepared a special radio drama for your ears only. Will you escape this podcast with your sanity intact? Only time will tell. Cast (In order of appearance) Daniel: Himself our humble doddering […]

Retro Obscura 59: Hack the Planet Intro: Break: Pictionary Theme by Tim Follin (NES) Adam’s Trivia Challenge (Punishable by Song) Break: Flashback “Conrad’s Memories” Jean Baudlot & Fabrice Visserot Featured Games: Aaron’s Pick: Sonic 2 Retro Remix Adam’s Pick: Zelda 2: Shadow of Night Dan’s Pick: Super Metroid (Super Zero Mission) Break: Soul Hackers – Drug Gear […]

  Retro Obscura 58: The Trouble with Traps Intro: Welcome the newest member of the Retro Obscura crew – Daniel Tolin! Visit his youtube channel below: Standard Definition Gaming (Retro gameplay videos without commentary) Break: Traps- Turrican 2 OST  by Chris Huelsbeck (ATARI ST arrangement by Jochen Hippel) Featured Games: Adam’s pick: New Ghostbusters 2 (NES) Dan’s pick: Rick […]

Retro Obscura 57: The Lost Tapes OR 2015 In Review Part 2 : Intro:   Top Pics for 2015: Aaron 1) Dragon Warrior (NES) Nick Demarco 1) Pac-Land  (TG-16) Paul 1) Monster Tale Adam 3)  Super Mario Maker 2) Diablo 3 1) Undertale Runner Ups: Five Nights at Freddy’s Actraiser Dolphin Up Little Inferno End Credits: Huge […]

Retro Obscura 56: Intro: Outspeak: Genesis Gems Ten Pence Arcade Podcast Intro: Break: https://soundcloud.com/ddddrive/mega-man-2-gb-remix Top Pics for 2015: Aaron 4) Prince of Persia 3) Shadowrun (Genesis) 2) Mass Effect Trilogy Nick Demarco 4) Ducktales Remastered 3)Blocky Bot 2) Shining Force 2: Sword of Hajya Paul 3)Mercenary Saga 2 2) Seseme Street Counting Cafe (Genesis) Stay […]

Retro Obscura 55: 2 Past 2 Obscurious   Intro: Outspeak: Relay Bros XEGS Game by Game Podcast Genesis Gems     Break: Pole Position Atari 5200 Commercial Featured Games: Paul: Devil Dare Derby 3d (Supersonic Racers) PSX Adam: Super Mad Champ (Super Famicom) Aaron: Turbo Esprit (ZX Spectrum) Break 2: LED Storm Theme – Tim […]

Retro Obscura 54: Pumpkin Spice Latte Edition Happy Halloween! Power Paw Act 1: Snatch Intro: Outspeak: Genesis Gems Break: Are you Afraid of the Bumper? Featured Games: Paul: Laser Ghost (Sega Master System) Aaron: Nitemare 3-D (Win 3.x, DOS) Adam: Clock Tower (Super Famicom) Break 2: Power Paw Act 2: Cure Side Quest: What horror movies should have been made […]

Retro Obscura 53: It’s Turbo Time! Intro: Outspeak: Genesis Gems Dude, You Haven’t Played This Game?! Episode XL: Ghost Sweeper Mikami (SNES) Review Break: Music: https://soundcloud.com/gxscchater/korg-ds-10-tg16-pce-shooter Side Quest: Turbografx-16 Discussion Featured Games: Paul: DownLoad Adam: Fausette Amour Aaron: Military Madness Break 2: Music: https://soundcloud.com/gxscchater/korg-dsn-12-tg-16-pce-test End Credits: Special thanks to GXCCHATER for providing the original Turbo […]

Retro Obscura 52: I Have a Thrusting Ability! Intro: Outspeak: Clive Barker’s New Book Game Grumps King Quest Playthrough Buy Table Top Gaming Gear from J-TEK on Amazon! Kyle Murphy’s Insert Coin Podcast Willie’s Coleco Telstar Tricart by Tricart Podcast Master System Masterpieces: Episode 6 – Monster Boy in Monster Land Grab the latest RELAY […]

Aaron, Adam and Paul resurrect old segments from the dead and cover handheld games in this week’s edition of Retro Obscura! Episode 51: It’s Not THAT Bad – Pocket Edition Intro: Contest: Congrats Humberto Montoya – You’ve won a Gameboy Color and games for dropping us a review on iTunes! Outspeak: Galloping Ghost Arcade http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/ Genesis Gems […]

Aaron, Adam and Paul return from a hiatus (some longer than others) to talk about Elevator Action Returns! We also celebrate our 50th episode milestone and take a look back at some of our favorite memories. Episode 50: Return Intro: Welcome back returning co-host Adam Kennelley! Contest: Leave us an review on iTunes for a chance to […]

Aaron and Paul discuss various Sony Playstation games and Vipp and Aaron interview Stephen Marley – noted British author and writer of  Playstation game Martian Gothic. Episode 49: And This is the Playstation! Intro: Outspeak: Genesis Gems Retro Rewind Podcast Atari 5200 Supershow     Featured Games: Aaron: Tomba! (Tombi) Rapid Reload (Gunner’s Heaven) Paul: Lucifer’s Ring   Interview […]

Aaron and Paul discuss the golden age of gaming with help from returning co-host Adam and UK contributor Vipp. Episode 48: Pre-Crash Confesssions Intro:   Outspeak: Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast Colecovisions Podcast Intellivisionaries Intarvisions Podcast Listener Question and Prize: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/permalink/392471544258267/ Congratulations to Jeff Weber from our facebook group for winning the prize: Broken Sword […]

Aaron and Paul discuss the origins and meaning of the Metroidvania genre and talk about Tails Adventure, Citadel, and Zillion with help from UK correspondent Vipp. Episode 47: Don’t Call it a Metroidvania Intro: Outspeak: Metroidvania Mayhem Atari 7800 Game By Game Podcast Pixeltunes Radio – Metroid Super Podcast Land Features: Metroidvania Discussion : Games: […]

We talk ZX Spectrum and more with a special interview with developers Jas Austin and Byron Atkinson Episode 46: Two Dudes and a ZX Spectrum Intro: Outspeak: Sprite Castle is back – Rob “Flack” O’Hara  – Throwback Reviews Network http://www.spritecastle.com/ Chris Wilkin’s new book about the ZX Spectrum http://www.fusionretrobooks.com/product-p/spect.htm Retro Obscura was nominated for Podcast of […]

Paul and Aaron discuss their Top 10 Games of 2014. Intro: Outspeak: Bob and Katie Show https://www.facebook.com/thebobandkatieshow Retro State of Mind http://www.retrostateofmind.com/about-us/ What is Your Favorite Game of All Time? – Listener topic from Kenny Gregory https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/permalink/372909972881091/   Paul:                                                                        Aaron: 10. Astroboy (GBA) 10  Yoomp! (Atari 800) – Download: http://yoomp.atari.pl/ 9. Cat Trap (gameboy/) 9 Chuckie […]

Paul & Aaron talk 80s and 90s cartoon based games! Intro: Outspeak: SNES Podcast VHS Podcast Retro Rewind Podcast Nerd Noise Radio Easy Mode Press Continue Podcast From a Basement in Tulsa We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Show Sidequest Question feedback: Contest Winners: Gary A Horick Jr Kyle Murphy Feature Games: Captain Planet (Amiga) Thundercats […]

Paul & Aaron talk Solomon’s Key, IF Games, ASCII Mode Games and Silver Surfer with a special Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy retrospective from Vipp! Intro: Florida Free Play: http://www.freeplayflorida.com/ Play Brutal Alien Throwdown by Dan Bisciglia here! : http://www.vintagegames.us/batr/ Video Game Challenge/Listener Pick : Solomon’s Key (NES) Features Aaron: Silver Surfer (NES) Paul: Caves […]

Adam, Paul, and Aaron talk Lagrange Point, ROCK STAR ATE MY HAMSTER and more! Intro: Feature Games: Adam: Res-Q (mega drive) Paul: Lagrange Point (Famicom) Aaron: ROCK STAR ATE MY HAMSTER (zed esks spec) Listener Pick: Chuckie Egg -Alex Crowley Interview with Romanian Chiptune artists General Offensive and MrSonic699 AKA Alex and Tudd about their […]

Intro: Features Adam- BC Racers (Sega CD) Aaron- Mega Twins (Arcade, Sega Gen, TG16) Paul- The Ooze (Genesis) Listener Pick-Eugene Levy’s Miniature Golf on CDI Chris Bidwell from Now You’re Playing with Podcast Sidequest- What is your favorite genre of video game, and why? Has this changed over the years? We are a proud member […]

Scarin’ Aaron: Soft and Cuddly (ZX Spectrum) Stabbem’ Adam: Illbleed (Dreamcast) Paul with Claws: Ghost Manor (SMS) Sidequest: What makes a horror game scary? Vipp Reviews: Deception II

In this episode we interview Sega FM legend Jredd  and  talk about an assortment of games including a text adventure, an obscure game boy RPG, and a Mega Drive action shooter.  Intro: Featured Games: Vericella (Interactive Fiction) Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru (aka The Frog For Whom The Bell Tolls) Granada (Mega Drive)   […]

Join Aaron, Adam, and Paul and they talk with guest host Dave Vogt and discuss various obscure (and not so obscure) games including his own game The Bounty! Features: Vib Ribbon (PS1) ONE (PS1) Blade Lords (MSX2) Super Castlevania IV (SNES) Faxanadu (NES) Listener Pick: James Kephart Sidequest: Nostalgia for games, will our kids still […]

Aaron, Adam, and Paul talk JJ and Jeff, Nitro Ball and more! Intro: Featured Games: JJ and Jeff (TG-16) Nitro Ball (Arcade) The Lone Ranger (NES) Listener Pick: Crazy Bus (Gen) By Erik Purscell Sidequest: Swearing and game reviews? Hit, Miss, or #$&*! Shoutouts: Pixeltunes Radio http://pixeltunesradio.com/ Tenpence Arcade http://tenpencearcade.co.uk/ The Logbook http://www.thelogbook.com/ Joe Schmo […]

Aaron, Adam, and Paul star in a remake of “The Lost Episode” recorded originally a few days before. Things did not go much better for our heroes, dropped calls, microphone problems, and Shining and the Holy Ark distractions. Somehow, someway the show went on. Features: Pit Pot(SMS) Lucky and Wild (Arcade) 8 Eyes (NES) Sidequest: […]

Retro Obscura 34: Witness Protection Featuring Vic from Ten Pence Arcade   You Call That Art: Adam:Top Gunner http://www.rowsdowr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Top-Gunner-1986-Konam-Arcade-Flyer.jpg Vic: Robby Roto http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/109/1097083254.jpg Paul: Street Fighter http://www.blamethecontrolpad.com/streetfighter/flyerbig.jpg Alex:Crime Fighters http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/flyers_video/konami/18112601.jpg http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/flyers_video/konami/18112602.jpg Aaron: BodySlam aka Dump Masamoto http://emdkay.net/catalog/images/Body%20Slam%20marquee.jpg Feature Games: Adam: Knuckle Bash (Toaplan) 1993 Vic: Pooyan (Konami) 1982 Paul Leprechaun (Pot of Gold) 1982 Alex:Sheriff […]

We can’t stop here, man! This is Retro Obscura Country! Willie Culver Joins the boys in an enlightening conversation. Topics discussed: Pimp My Saturn Collection, Free HBO Weekend, The Sexiest Obscure gaming system ever, and the games! We cover: A game about an egg. A game from a comedy magazine, and a game starring Kirk […]

Retro Obscura 32: You’ve Become a Potato Intro: You Call That Art: Paul: Adam: Aaron: 2 Of Your Finest If You Would: Adams Picks For Paul: 1.Skull Monkeys (ps1) 2. Umihara Kawase (super famicom) Pauls Picks For Aaron: 1. Magic boy (snes) 2. Plok  (snes) Aarons Picks For Adam 1. Spelunker II (famicom) 2. Hard […]

Retro Obscura 31: Role Playing With Dummies EPISODE DESCRIPTION Aaron: Avernum Dub:Radia Senki: Reimmeihen (Famicom) sweet: crystal warrior (game gear) VGC: Popeye (NES) For Robin Williams (Song:Friend Like Me) Side Quest: Nearly every game today has what we call “RPG” elements. what are some of the best examples of non-rpg genre games, that have great […]

Retro Obscura Episode 30: Do IT NOW (Listener Pick Episode) Dub: Mikie (Arcade) (hugues johnson) Dub:Mines of Minos (Rob Strudwick) Dub: GI Joe: Atlantis Factor (No Swear Gamer) Aaron: Happy Trails – Intellivision (Chris Bid) Aaron:Binary Land – Famicom (Robert “Ferg” Ferguson) Aaron: Tokyo Bus Guide (Dreamcast) – Robert Strudwick Sweet: Alien Storm ( No […]

Intro: You call that art? Sweet: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/Atomion_cover_art_(Amiga).jpg Dub: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Mendel_Palace_Cover.jpg/220px-Mendel_Palace_Cover.jpg Features: Sweet: Magical Puzzle PopilsDub:the game of harmony (Amiga) Aaron: Pieces (SNES) Sweet: Panic!  (Sega CD) Aaron: Intelligent Qube (PSX) Dub:Kickle Cubicle (NES) Video Game Challenge: Chetiry (Atari 2600 Homebrew) – http://atariage.com/forums/blog/107/entry-8063-chetiry/ Sidequest: What was the hardest puzzle in a retro game you have encountered? How […]

You call that art? Dub: Pac Man Atari 8 bit. Aaron:Cavernia Paul: Chip’s Challenge VGC: Space invaders game 16 (2600) FEAT, Ferg Features: Aaron: Journey to the Planets (Atari 800XL) Play online here: http://www.xlatari.com/game.php?id=1575 Sweet: Tooth Protectors(2600) Dub: Dragonstomper (2600 Starpath Supercharger) Aaron: Yoomp! (Atari 400/800 ) Play online here: http://www.xlatari.com/?p=2491 Dub: Pressure Cooker (2600) […]

Retro Obscura 27.5: Aaron’s Adventures #3 – Circuit Bird Interview In this special minisode I talk with the up and coming chiptune artist Circuit Bird from the U.K. Circuit Bird: https://soundcloud.com/circuitbird Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura https://twitter.com/RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura https://www.youtube.com/user/RetroObscuraCast Leave us a Review! iTunes Stitcher

Retro Obscura 27: Shoot THEM Ups Chad: macross (nes) Dub: Ultra X Weapons (Arcade) Aaron:Solar Conqueror (Bally Astrocade) Sweet: Change Air Blade (Arcade) chad:strikegunner stg (snes) Sweet: Mystic Riders (Arcade) Dub: Agony (Amiga) Aaron: Cho Ren Sha (X68000) Sidequest: Was the Arcade Supreme For Shmups? What Console Did them as good or better or what […]

Keith Robinson Interview Part 2 We discuss Keith’s company Intellivision Productions, being trapped on a desert island, the brand new Intellivision Flashback and more! Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura https://twitter.com/RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura https://www.youtube.com/user/RetroObscuraCast Leave us a Review! iTunes Stitcher  

Episode 26: “Summer/Beaches” Intro: You call that art? Aaron: Capcom Barcelona 92’ (Famicom) dub: (GEDDIT??) Sweet: Yo Bro Its Back!!!! VGC: Mr. Do Features: Aaron:Normy’s Beach Babe O’Rama (gen) Sweet: neo turf masters (neo geo) Dub: Liberty or Death (gen) Aaron: Roll Away/Kula World (PSX) Dub: Super Black bass (snes) Sweet: barbies vacation (snes) Interview: […]

Dub: Jade Cocoon (PSX) Lil ninja Bros (NES) Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck Sweet’s Picks: Yo Bro (PC engine) Battle City (NES) Mr. Do! (Snes) Aaron’s Picks: Moon Dust (C64) Space Dungeon (Atari 5200) Apidya (Amiga) Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura https://twitter.com/RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura https://www.youtube.com/user/RetroObscuraCast Leave […]

INTRO   YOU CALL THAT ART? Dub:Aaron: Will: Sweet: Rick: WTF RETRO: Dub: beauty and the beastAaron: Worm WhomperWill: Diner Rick: Triple Action   VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE:   Shark! Shark!   FEATURES: Sweet: Frog Bog Rick: Dracula Aaron: Thin Ice Dub:Fathom   Stump the Hosts: Rick   HOMEBREWS Dub Old Skool Sweet: hypnotic lights   […]

Retro Obscura 23: Sweet has never played Super Metroid Kangaroo Hops! The boys bring the pain with our second Face/Off episode. Sweet’s dog wants to sing, and there are marbles and bunnies as far as the eye can see! Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura https://twitter.com/RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura […]

Retro Obscura 22: Bears and Dragons and First Person Games, oh my! YOU CALL THAT ART? Dub:Ken’s Labrynth GamerDragon: Po’edAaron: Tunnel B1 WTF RETRO: Dub: Chex Quest(PC) GamerDragon: Jumping Flash Aaron: LSD Dream Emulator (PS1) – Guide http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/574878-lsd/50997641 Sweet: Machine Head (PS1) FEATURES: GamerDragon: Unreal (PC) Dub: Blood(PC) Aaron: Sentinel (C64) – Helpful tipshttp://www.c64-wiki.com/index.php/The_Sentinel Sweet: […]

Sweet, Aaron and Dub, the masochists that we are, take on one of the greatest genres ever: The Rogue Like. Thanks to special appearances By Wiiguy, and NoSwear Gamer! Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura https://twitter.com/RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura https://www.youtube.com/user/RetroObscuraCast Leave us a Review! iTunes Stitcher  

Retro Obscura 20: Take 2 “He’s Got a Gun!” This week is a special episode our 20th Epiversary. We count down our top 20 games we’ve covered, have a guest host, Mr. Erik Purcell, an interview with Mark Kaminski of Retro Magazine, and appearances from No Swear Gamer and Rob and Hugues of the Retro […]

Retro Obscura 19: These ARE the Platformers you are Looking For! INTRO   YOU CALL THAT ART? DubPanic Restuarant (NES) Sweet: Checkers (Atari 2600) http://spong.com/game/covers-box-art/11004685/Checkers-Atari-2600-VCS/187194 Aaron:Goofy in Matterhorn Screamer : Apple II WTF RETRO:Dub:Back to the Future (MSX)Sweet: Lester the Unlikely (SNES) Aaron: Bioforce Ape (NES)   FEATURES: Dub:Socket (Genesis) aka sonic Sweet: Dragon Egg […]

Retro Obscura 18: Rip Offs! INTRO YOU CALL THAT ART? Dub: Super Noah’s Ark 3D (SNES) Sweet: Adventures of Tom Sawyer (NES) Aaron: Dinosaurs For Hire (Sega Genesis)WTF RETRO:Dub:Fighter’s History (Arcade/Snes)Sweet:Silent Assault (NES) Aaron: Awesome Possum is not awesome discuss FEATURES: Dub:K.C. Munchkin (Odyssey 2) Sweet: Golden Axe Warrior (Sega Master System) Aaron: Great Giana Sisters […]

The boys are back again, forcing each other to play games against their own will, for better or for worse! Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura https://twitter.com/RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura https://www.youtube.com/user/RetroObscuraCast Leave us a Review! iTunes Stitcher  

Space Games INTRO   YOU CALL THAT ART? Dubs Pick: Space Pirates (3DO) Sweets Pick: Alien syndrome SMS Aaron’s Pick: Purple Saturn Day WTF RETRO:   Dubs Pick: Pigs in Space (Atari 2600) Aaron’s pick: Captain Blood (Atari ST)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaDlfy-ibo8 Sweets Pick:Space Adventure Cobra (Sega Cd)   Pigs in Space!!!!   FEATURES: Dub: Alien 3 (Mega […]

Cartoons Intro You Call That Art: Dubs Pick:  Reversii (Intelllivision) Sweets Pick:  Cock’In (C64) Aaron’s Pick: Action in New York / SCAT (NES) WTFRetro: Dubs Pick: defenders of dynatron city (NES) Aaron’s pick:King Arthur and the Knights of Justicehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLVHuUne25s Sweets Pick: The Flinstones (SMS) Features: Dub-Inspector Gadget (SNES)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDuyNTmBPUo Sweet- Inuyasha Fedual fairy tale Aaron-Bucky O’ […]

Retro Obscura 14: Wildkatz and Wildcards…of the dead You Call THAT art?!   -Jim Power in Mutant Planet (Amiga) -Frantic Freddie (Colecovision) -Turtle Ninja 2 (Famicom)     WTFRetro:   -Rockin’ Katz (NES) -FX Fighter (PC) -Dig Dug (Every system known to man)   Featured Games:   King Arthur’s World (SNES)   SWAT Katz (Snes) […]

Retro Obscura 13: Full Motion Video and Taco Bell Intro WTFRetro: Masked Rider (sega cd) Spaceship Warlock (pc/mac) Features: 7th Guest (PC)   Phantasmagoria 1 and 2 (PC) Thayer’s Quest  (arcadeHalcyon) ———– Video Game Challenge: Zoop Its not THAT bad: Wirehead (sega CD) Tomcat alley (sega cd) Area 51 (Arcade)   PLUS TRIVIA!!! Retro Junkies […]