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Retro Obscura Podcast

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Retro Obscura is a podcast hosted by Aaron Hickman, Adam Kennelley, and Paul Stevenson about obscure and forgotten video games of the past.
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Retro Obscura 32: You’ve Become a Potato

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 […]

Aug 21, 20142 hr 39 min

Retro Obscura 31: Role Playing With Dummies

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 […]

Aug 13, 20141 hr 57 min

Retro Obscura 30: Do IT NOW

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 […]

Aug 05, 20141 hr 56 min

Retro Obscura 29: Not Tetris

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/ ...

Jul 22, 20142 hr 3 min

Retro Obscura 28: Have you played Atari today? Feat. Ferg and NOLAN BUSHNELL

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) […]

Jul 12, 20142 hr 55 min

Retro Obscura 27.5: Aaron’s Adventures #3 – Circuit Bird Interview

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:/...

Jul 11, 201444 min

Retro Obscura 27: Shoot THEM Ups

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 […]

Jul 07, 20142 hr 19 min

Retro Obscura 26.5 – Aaron’s Adventures #2

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.youtub...

Jul 03, 20141 hr 1 min

Retro Obscura 26: Summer of the Stonecutters (feat. Keith Robinson)

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: […]

Jun 30, 20143 hr 28 min

Retro Obscura 25: Um..Space Storks?

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://w...

Jun 23, 20141 hr 57 min

Retro Obscura 24: Men Without Shirts starring The Intellivisionaries

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 […]

Jun 14, 20143 hr 7 min

Retro Obscura 23: Sweet has never played Super Metroid

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...

Jun 09, 20142 hr 34 min

Retro Obscura 22: Bears and Dragons and First Person Games, oh my!

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: […]

Jun 03, 20143 hr 5 min

Retro Obscura 21: Dead and Loving It

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...

May 24, 20142 hr 38 min

Retro Obscura 20: Take 2 “He’s Got a Gun!”

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 […]

May 22, 20143 hr 20 min

Retro Obscura 19: These ARE the Platformers you are Looking For!

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 […]

May 11, 20142 hr 52 min

Retro Obscura 18: Rip Offs!

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 […]

May 06, 20142 hr 19 min

Retro Obscura 17: Face Off

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 Stitche...

Apr 25, 20142 hr 11 min

Retro Obscura 16: Space Madness

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 […]

Apr 20, 20142 hr 56 min

Retro Obscura 15: Cartoons We’ve Never Seen or “Hammertime”

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’ […]

Apr 12, 20146 sec

Retro Obscura 14: Wildkatz and Wildcards…of the dead

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) […]

Apr 05, 20141 hr 57 min

Retro Obscura 13: Full Motion Video and Taco Bell

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 (arcade\Halcyon) ———– Video Game Challenge: Zoop Its not THAT bad: Wirehead (sega CD) Tomcat alley (sega cd) Area 51 (Arcade) PLUS TRIVIA!!! Retro Junkies […]

Mar 30, 20142 hr 26 min

Retro Obscura 12: Strange Sports

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 […]

Mar 22, 20141 hr 40 min

Retro Obscura 11: We need a Hero!

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) […]

Mar 16, 20142 hr 42 min

Retro Obscura 10: Double Digits

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. […]

Mar 08, 20141 hr 41 min

Retro Obscura 9: Almost To 10, and Ninjas

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 […]

Mar 02, 20141 hr 7 min

Retro Obscura 8: Zombified

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, […]

Feb 20, 201433 min

Retro Obscura 7: The one about fighting games

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 […]

Feb 15, 201441 min

Retro Obscura 6: My RPG Roots

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...

Feb 08, 201459 min

Retro Obscura Episode 5

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) […]

Jan 31, 20141 hr 25 min
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