Podcasts about retro obscura

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In this special episode celebrating the SNES Podcasting reaching episode 100, Greg and George were joined by special guest hosts Will from the Intelivision Podcast, Aaron from Retro Obscura podcast, Phil from the No Swear Gamer channel on YouTube, and Nick from For Amusement Only podcast as we pick four of our favorite games from the SNES Library. This is done in a special draft format where the order was randomly determined and each person went in order picking a game and talking about why they enjoyed it. Stay tuned for a Part 2 coming up! Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and thanks for your support!

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 […]

Genesis Gems and Retro Obscura cohost Aaron Hickman joins Johnny and Trevor to discuss Blast Corps for the N64. This was the first Rare game for the system, before Goldeneye or Banjo Kazooie. Find out if they thought it was a blast...or if it left them shaken to the... corps (sorry).

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 […]

In this very special episode Greg is joined by guest hosts Aaron of Retro Obscura and Genesis Gems and Joe of the Upper Memory Block and Star Wars Stacks podcasts as they geek out about the three Star Trek games published for the Super Nintendo -- one each based off the original show, Next Generation, and Deep Space Nine. Come celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Star Trek with us and what we think of these games and how they hold up today! Any questions, comments, suggestions, etc. can be sent to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com or left on our FB page. Thanks again for listening!

George and Greg get two backseat drivers who know more about cars than they do! Listen in as they speak about the ultimate car racing simulator, Gran Turismo. Thanks to Paul from Master System Masterpieces and Retro Obscura for joining, as well as our specialRead More »

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 […]

In this episode I am joined by Aaron from Retro Obscura as we discuss a semi-obscure SNES port of three of the best NES games of all time -- the Ninja Gaiden games. Is this collection worth playing over the original games? Tune in to find out! Any feedback, comments, questions, etc. can be sent to our FB page or via e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com

Paul Stevenson from Retro Obscura joins in to talk about Enduro Racer. Hope it doesn’t crack you up too much! P.S. Sorry about the audio issues…

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 […]

Paul Stevenson from Retro Obscura joins us in an action packed adventure to slay the dragon and destroy the chaos around Wonder Land! Retro Obscura- http://retroobscurapodcast.com/

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 from Retro Obscura again graces me with his presence as we discuss one of our all time favorite SNES games -- the classic mixed gene game Actraiser. Part action platform, part sim, this game has an amazing soundtrack, great graphics, and fun gameplay. Come listen to Aaron and myself as we discuss all of this in great detail. Feedback and comments are always welcome on the FB page or via e-mail at thesnespodcast@yahoo.com

George and Eric bring on Aaron Hickman from Genesis Gems and Retro Obscura to talk about one of his favorites, R-Type! It’s utter chaos as George hasn’t gotten far in the game and tangents go a muck! Aaron can be found in these places: Twitter-Read More »

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 […]

Greetings to all! Special thanks to Aaron from Retro Obscura who helped us out by doing the editing of this podcast. Aaron also joined Chad and myself in this episode to talk about one of our favorite SNES games, the classic Contra III: Alien Wars. Thanks again for being on with us, Aaron!

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 […]

I hope you all had a wonderful Passover/Easter/Spring Break! It's time to get back into the games, and today we're looking at Tax Avoiders (Happy Tax Day too!) by American Videogame and Boing! by First Star Software. Both are the lone releases for the 2600 of their respective companies. Greg from the SNES Podcast is sponsoring a contest on my show! He is giving away a $20 gift certificate to the Atari Age Store. All you have to do is tell me your favorite homebrew Atari 2600 game in order to be entered in the contest. I will draw one winner at random on April 28th at 11:59 PM EST. Send your entries to 2600gamebygame@comcast.net or check Facebook for the pinned post. Thank you Greg! Next week I'll be looking at Super Cobra and Reactor by Parker Brothers. In the upcoming weeks we'll have Realsports Football and Atari Video Cube by Atari; Pitfall by Activision; Shootin' Gallery and Riddle of the Sphinx by Imagic; Vanguard and Phoenix by Atari, and Oystron, INV, and Mondo Pong, all homebrews by Piero Cavina. If you have any thoughts on these games or any games I've already covered, please send them to me at 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. Thank you for listening! Pertinent Links No Swear Gamer 8 - Tax Avoiders Tax Avoiders haunts Retro Obscura! Boing! on Atari Protos Boing! manual on 2600 Connection Play Tax Avoiders on Archive.org Wii Arcade Zone by Activision Dumb Things with Doug and Kevin First Star Software web site Fernando Herrera interview by Kevin Savetz Proud member of the Throwback Network! Proud member of the Retro Junkies Network! Facebook page Twitter page Google + page My YouTube channel, for whatever reason Blog page Listen to the show on Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on iTunes, and leave a review! Reviews are nice! Can't get enough Ferg in your ears? Check out the Intarivisions podcast... ...and Please Stand By!

Join Nick and Aaron as they lurk in the "Shadows" to "Blast" some baddies. Tons of laughs and even some Kung Pow references? Check Aaron's other podcast "Retro Obscura" at: http://retroobscurapodcast.com/ Join the Genesis Gems Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/genesisgems/ "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

YOU HAVE BIG GUTS! Aaron Hickman and Paul Stevenson from Retro Obscura guest with Marc and Tim to talk about the 16 page Doom comic book (the video game). We talk retro gaming, Metroidvainia, and the best comics to read to get into comics.  Follow Us On Twitter @supertim82@personman44RetroObscuraPodcast.com  Follow Us on the Internets (giving us ratings is super dope):iTunesStitcher Listen to Other Awesome BenView Podcasts:BenViewNetwork.com is the where you can discover the wonder of BenView!   Love the Theme Song?The Fantastic Plastics are rad!   #comics #retrogaming

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 […]

Join Nick and Aaron as they cover Gunstar Heroes! The beginning of the show will explain why Rob is not present. Check Aaron's other podcast "Retro Obscura" at: http://retroobscurapodcast.com/ Join the Genesis Gems Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/genesisgems/ "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Rob and Landon celebrate Christmas a bit late (or early?) by singing songs, battling cyborgs from the future, and discussing all things Killer Instinct! Special thanks to The Retro Gamer in Canton, NC.  Check out their website at: https://www.facebook.com/RetroGamerWNC (https://www.facebook.com/RetroGamerWNC) or at http://www.athomecs.com (http://www.athomecs.com) and be sure to visit Rob and Kelly Worth's store and retro museum and tell them we sent ya! Another special thanks to Aaron Hickman composing The 12 Days of Christmas (Mario Paint Style) and "Don't Be a Hoser" tracks for this episode.  Check out more of his music at https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/ (https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/). Big thanks to Josh from Turtle Flakes for providing the Retro News this month and Aaron for providing the 84 and Before segment dedicated to Rogue. Thanks to Willy from ColecoVisions Podcast, Phil from The No Swear Gamer and The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast, Aaron from Retro Obscura, Michael from 2 Dudes and a NES, and Nick from Genesis Gems and NES Podcast for lending their voice talents to our humble skits! (http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/8/87790/2575462-box_ki.png) Â

In this episode, Rob and Landon celebrate Christmas a bit late (or early?) by singing songs, battling cyborgs from the future, and discussing all things Killer Instinct! Special thanks to The Retro Gamer in Canton, NC.  Check out their website at: https://www.facebook.com/RetroGamerWNC (https://www.facebook.com/RetroGamerWNC) or at http://www.athomecs.com (http://www.athomecs.com) and be sure to visit Rob and Kelly Worth's store and retro museum and tell them we sent ya! Another special thanks to Aaron Hickman composing The 12 Days of Christmas (Mario Paint Style) and "Don't Be a Hoser" tracks for this episode.  Check out more of his music at https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/ (https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/). Big thanks to Josh from Turtle Flakes for providing the Retro News this month and Aaron for providing the 84 and Before segment dedicated to Rogue. Thanks to Willy from ColecoVisions Podcast, Phil from The No Swear Gamer and The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast, Aaron from Retro Obscura, Michael from 2 Dudes and a NES, and Nick from Genesis Gems and NES Podcast for lending their voice talents to our humble skits! (http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/8/87790/2575462-box_ki.png) Â

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 […]

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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 episode 17, Rob and Landon strike back with a vengeance and play Super Star Wars! Special thanks to Michael from 2 Dudes and a NES, Nick from NES Podcast/Genesis Gems, Josh from Turtle Flakes, Ferg from Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast, Aaron from Retro Obscura, and Willy from Colecovisions Podcast for their awesome promos and bumpers!

In episode 17, Rob and Landon strike back with a vengeance and play Super Star Wars! Special thanks to Michael from 2 Dudes and a NES, Nick from NES Podcast/Genesis Gems, Josh from Turtle Flakes, Ferg from Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast, Aaron from Retro Obscura, and Willy from Colecovisions Podcast for their awesome promos and bumpers!

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 […]

Mike (short for Michael), the dudes' star pitcher, travels to a tropical isle to rescue Dr. J (J for Justin, get it?) from the evil Zoda (aka Dude Hickman).  Or... the dudes just talk about Startropics with special guest Aaron Hickman of Retro Obscura and Diagamblic fame. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 […]

Football season here we come!! Tecmo Bowl for everyone! With special guest Paul aka "Sweet" from Retro Obscura... sort of... almost... not really. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 […]

The Intellivisionaries - Episode 11.  A "deep dive" game review of Q*Bert, the arcade conversion.  We also have another "Questions For Keith" session, with Keith Robinson of Intellivision Productions, discussing the upcoming Intellivision Flashback console from AT Games.  Rick interviews listener & game reveiwer 'TrekMD' from Retro Video Gamer (UK forums).  And we have several guest podcasters offering their opinions of Q*Bert, including Chris Bidwell from Now You're Playing With Podcast, Ferg from The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast, William Culver from The ColecoVisions Podcast, and Dubstep Dad, Sweet and Aaron from Retro Obscura.  We also reveal the winner of the "Mr_INTV" AtariAge Intellivision giveaway contest.  And we introduce a new segment "Homebrew Highlight", basically a mini-review of a modern day Intellivision game.  Of course we have our usual news, listener feeback, mentions and strange drop-ins that Paul likes to do for some reason or another.  Enjoy!

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!

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 […]

itunes pic 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 League!

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 […]

The 3 dudes and a Nes are going bananas with this comedy filled episode about games that clearly did not pay homage, but blatantly stole from preceding games.

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 in town, and this time are picking games for each other...will they choose pain or pleasure for their co-hosts?

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  

The boys enter orbit, and Aaron may be "too sexy" for the podcast.

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 […]

Dub, Sweet and Aaron take on overlooked games based on cartoons...and one of us cries out "Please Hammer, Don't hurt 'em!"

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’ […]

Welcome to my first minisode where I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Rob McCallum and Jay Bartlett all about their upcoming documentary The NES Club. Want to Know more about the NES Club? http://nesclubmovie.com http://facebook.com/thenesclub http://Nesclub.podomatic.com Follow these guys on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TheNESclub https://twitter.com/PyreProductions https://twitter.com/NESClubJay Intro Song “Falstrom’s March” – Aaron Hickman Ending Song – Excerpt from “The British IBM’s” an original song by The British IBMs – Cover by Aaron Hickman (that’s me) My music can be found at the following link http://soundcloud.com/diagamblic

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) […]

Sweet, Dubstepdad, and Aaron battle it out in Zoop, and examine the strange craze on full motion games, from the arcades of the 80s to the home systems of the 90s.

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 […]

Retro Obscura 12: Strange Sports Intro: You Call That Art- Tommy Lasorda Baseball (Mega Drive) Street Hockey ’95 (SNES) WTFRetro: Pigskin 621 A.D. (Arcade, Mega Drive) Basketball Nightmare (Sega Master System) Features: Wade Hixon’s Counter Punch (Game Boy Advance) Thrasher: Skate and Destroy (PSX) Games of the Rising Sun Queen of Queens (PC-FX) Alex Kidd […]

Intro: We Need a Hero!   You Call THAT art!?   -Johnny and the Jimpy’s (Commodore 64)   -Ultraman (SNES)   -Kung Food (Lynx)   Guest interview with Anthony Ball, programmer of the unreleased game ‘Superhero” for Amiga Computers   WTFRetro:   -Batman (Turbo Graphix 16)   -Sunman (NES) -Last Action Hero (Game Gear)   […]

Intro   Interview with Jungle Rat Rob of The Retro League Podcast   You call THAT art?!   -Tongue of the Fatman (Multiple Home Computers) -Michael Jordan:Chaos in the Windy City (SNES)   WTFRetro   -Tongue of the Fatman  -Sword of Sodan (Mega Drive/Genesis)   Feature:   Top Ten Obscure and underrated characters in gaming. […]

Episode 9:Almost To 10, and Ninjas IntroYou Call THAT art?   -The last Ninja (NES) -Ninja Scooter Simulator (C64)   WTFRetro -Ninja Gaiden Trilogy (SNES)   Features:   -Chuck Norris Superkicks (Atari 2600) -Kenseiden (Sega Master System)   Games of the Risging Sun:   -Super Ninja Kun (Super Famicom)   Its not THAT bad! -Legend […]

Episode 8: Zombified Intro   You Call THAT art? -IllBleed (Dreamcast) -Zombies (AtariXE) Tommy: WTFRetro -Corpse Killer (Sega CD)   Features   -Zombie Nation (NES)   -Zombie Zombie (ZX Spectrum)   -Carnevil (Arcade)   Games of the Rising Sun -Sweet Home (Famicom/NES)   Its not THAT bad! -Ghost Manor (Atari 2600)   Musical Credits: Myself, […]

Episode 7:The one about fighting games You Call That Art -Nintendo Power Dec 1996 Killer Instinct WTFRetro -Special Moves Features -Jackie chan Fists of Fire (Arcade) Games of the Rising Sun -Waku Waku 7 Its not THAT Bad -Ballz (Gen, Snes) Outspeak and Bonus Musical credits: myself, Skrillex for the reptile theme, Antoine Lavenant Street […]

Episode 6: My RPG Roots Intro You call THAT Art?? -Final Fantasy 3/6 (Snes) -Phalanx (Snes)   WTFRetro -Superhero League of Hoboken (DOS/Windows)   Features: -Roguelikes -Text Adventures -MUDs Games of the Rising Sun -Portopia Its not THAT bad! -Grinding 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/ […]

Intro (sorry for calling you retro rat rob, of course I know its in the Jungle baby! You Call That Art? -Startropics (Nintendo Power Magazine) -Heavy Barrel (NES)   WTFRetro   -Video Game TV Shows Before G4   Features:   -Hologram Arcade -Virtual Boy -3DS   Games of the Rising Sun   -Guwange (Arcade)   […]

Episode 4 Intro -You Call THAT Art? Super Mario Land (gameboy) Rival Turf! (SNES) -WTFRetro Tiger LCD Games -Features Intellivision Lives! (DS) Pacman and Galaga Dimensions (3DS) -Games of the Rising Sun Mother 1/Earthbound Zero (NES) -It’s NOT That Bad! Super Mario Land (Gameboy)   Special Thanks to OC Remix used in many of the […]

Episode 3: Guns, Scare Ads, and Arcade Memories INTRO You Call That Art? Raven Pinball Space Invaders WTF Retro Nuts for Nintendo Talk with Hugues from theretroleague Features (Arcade)   Gun Force II   Big Fight Games of the Rising Sun   1 on 1 Government Its NOT That Bad Legendary Wings (NES) Special Thanks: The […]

Episode 2 Notes: Intro   You call that art!? -Pro Wrestling (SMS) -Bust A Move 2 Arcade (Saturn)   WTF? Retro ET:Digital Companion (gbc)   Featured Games of the Week   Montezuma’s Revenge (Atari VCS)   Worm War I (Atari VCS)   Thunderground (Atari VCS)   Games of the Rising Sun Banana (NES)   Its […]

Episode 1 Show Notes: Intro with Dubstepdad   Segments:   You Call that Art!?   Mega Man US Cover (NES)   Donkey Kong Intellivision Box Art   WTF Retro!?   Monster Party (NES) Bosses   Features   Pig Newton B. Rap Boys Guardians of Tha Hood   Its Not THAT Bad! Bible Adventures (NES) Retro […]