Retro Obscura Podcast

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 from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level Proud member of the following podcast networks: Retro Junkies Network: Throwback Network: Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura Tweets by RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura https://www.youtube.com/user/RetroObscuraCast Leave us a Review! iTunes Stitcher

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 protagonist Adam: Himself, a mysterious voice Paul: A crazed cultist Aaron: The Cult Leader Written by Adam Kennelley

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 theme Listener Picks: Break (We seriously take too many of these. I blame the new guy. He has a weak bladder.) Shadowrun (SNES) Exaustive Details  by Marshall Parker End Credits: Episode artwork by Graffox Graphics 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 from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level Proud member of the following podcast networks: Retro Junkies Network: Throwback Network: 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 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 Dangerous 2 (Atari ST) Aaron’s pick: Heiankyo Alien (Gameboy) Break: IT’S A TRAP by Jredd: Side Quest Theme (Retropus)  by Swerdmurd  Sidequest Discussions: Plug N’ Play gaming Nintendo’s new NES Classic Edition: Arkade – a Classic Christian Video Game Plug and Play   Break: Spy Vs. Spy (1984) – C64 Live Remix [LukHash] End Credits: Episode artwork by Graffox Graffics Buy Aaron’s debut vgm/chiptune album “Neon Dreams” featuring Rudy Escobar and Jredd: 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 from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level Proud member of the following podcast networks: Retro Junkies Network: Throwback Network: 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 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 thanks to our website contributor Nick DeMarco! Intro Song (Follin’s March) written 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 from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level  Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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 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 tuned for the thrilling conclusion to Episode 56 next time! End Credits: Huge thanks to our website contributor Nick Demarco! Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level  Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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 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 Follin (Amiga) Side Quest: Racing Games Break 3: Sonic R – Options Menu – Richard Jacques End Credits: Huge thanks to our website contributor Nick Demarco! Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Side Quest Theme (Retropus) written by Swerdmurd and can be downloaded here: https://soundcloud.com/swerdmurd/retropus Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level  Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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 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 into video games but weren’t? Break 3: Power Paw Act 3: Junk End Credits: Huge thanks to those who participated in our skit. Vipp (Ben) – Narrator Adam Kennelley- Himself Paul Stevenson- Himself Aaron Hickman – His Royal Fly-ness Trevin Hughes – Shopkeeper Rob Luther – Evil Rob Luther Erik Purcell – E.R.I.K. the Robot Kangaroo Willie! – Himself Draggy – Distraught Accountant Tax Avoiders – The only game that the Atari 2600 has nightmares about. Written by Adam Kennelley Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Side Quest Theme (Retropus) written by Swerdmurd and can be downloaded here: https://soundcloud.com/swerdmurd/retropus Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level  Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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 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 Grafx tunes during our breaks! You rock man. https://soundcloud.com/gxscchater/ Thanks to the RELAY BROS crew for providing the music below for our latest episode. Click the link to listen and support them! https://soundcloud.com/relaybros Also thanks to Dropbit / Jredd / MBTech for providing the following tune for background music https://soundcloud.com/dropbitofficial/dropbit-jredd-mbtech-chef?in=dropbitofficial/sets/get-schwifty-compo Listen to the full compo here: https://soundcloud.com/dropbitofficial/sets/get-schwifty-compo Turbo Grafx-16 / PC Engine / CD  VGM Music featured on the show: DownLoad – Hirohiko Fukuda Fausette Amour – Unknown Military Madness – June Chikuma Bonks Adventure – Tsukasa Masuko Dracula X -Tomoya Tomita Masanari Iwata Harumi Ueko Masahiko Kimura Ys Book I and II – Yuzo Koshiro (original) Mieko Ishikawa (original) Ryo Yonemitsu (arranger) Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Side Quest Theme (Retropus) written by Swerdmurd and can be downloaded here: https://soundcloud.com/swerdmurd/retropus Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level  Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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 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 BROS  releases HERE Featured Games: Aaron: Bob’s Bad Day (Suggested by Jeremy Wood) Adam: Mega Turrican (Suggested by Benjamin Milheim) Paul: Final Lap Twin (Suggested by Stephen Wren Smith) Side Quest: Aaron and Adam discuss unlicensed, pirated, and hombrew gaming. End Credits: RIP Wes Craven: 1939 – 2015 Thanks to the RELAY BROS crew for providing the music below for our latest episode. Click the links to listen and support them! Poopmaster – N-Core Region- Gen II (Square Version) – 21 Elite 4 (Fire) Robotprins – A.A.A. General Offensive, Mrsonic699 – HARD RESET -EP- – Ulfedn4r – Vangelis – A Tribute MrSonic699 – Radiant Rush [Original]  Xemogasa – verisimilitude Jredd -Giga Snap Aaron Hickman – Telestarter  Xemogasa & raphaelgoulart – shes cute i should go talk to her or something Relay Bros – Dr Willy’s Castle (Megaman 2) Nintendocore Lives – Robot Masters – 01 Thunderman by Poopmaster Jredd – Isn’t Life Special (Sonic the Hedgehog Arrangement) Swerdmurd – BitMatic (swerdmurd Matic remix – orig. by Tiegur) Ulfhedn4r – Bomb Man Theme Remix (Mega Man) Xemogasa – Modest Penguins General Offensive, Mrsonic699 – HARD RESET -EP- – Toni Leys – Player 2 Swerdmurd – Brutal Alien Throwdown Ressurection – Welcome to Erf Jredd – Rise to the Top Jredd – Funk Shuffle (Featuring Toni Leys, Cosmo Buggi, Groovemaster303 & Dropbit VGM Music featured on the show: Bob’s Bad Day (Amiga) – James Teather Mega Turrican (Sega Genesis) – Chris Huelsbek Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk (Amiga) – Matthew Simonds A Nightmare on Elmstreet (NES) – David Wise Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Side Quest Theme (Retropus) written by Swerdmurd and can be downloaded here: https://soundcloud.com/swerdmurd/retropus Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level  Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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  

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 Podcast http://genesisgems.podomatic.com/ Pixeltunes Radio http://www.pixeltunesradio.com Cool Boxart https://twitter.com/CoolBoxArt YOU CALL THAT ART?! Featured Games: Slime World (Lynx) Wendy: Every Witch Way (GBC) Altered Space (GB) Sidequest: Pocket Gaming Then and Now Outtro: Thanks to Special thanks to the writing staff of http://www.retroobscurapodcast.com  (That’s you Nick Demarco!) Our UK host/contributor Vipp will hopefully be returning for our next episode – follow him on Twitter: @Vipp1990 Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level  Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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  

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 win a Gameboy color and games! Outspeak: Galloping Ghost Arcade http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/ Retro League  http://theretroleague.com/ Game Grumps https://www.youtube.com/user/GameGrumps Dr Sparkle (Chrontendo / Chronsega) https://www.youtube.com/user/Chrontendo Genesis Gems Podcast http://genesisgems.podomatic.com/ Colecovisions Podcast http://colecovisionspodcast.blogspot.com/ Cool Stories in Music http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cool-stories-in-music Featured Games:   Elevator Action Returns Sidequest: Retro Obscura Retrospective Outtro: Special thanks to the writing staff of http://www.retroobscurapodcast.com  (That’s you Nick Demarco!) Our UK host/contributor Vipp will be returning for our next episode – follow him on Twitter: @Vipp1990 Album cover for this podcast borrowed from album by the Impossibles – Return Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level  Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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  

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 with Stephen Marley Outtro: Special thanks to the writing staff of http://www.retroobscurapodcast.com  Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level   Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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    

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 1 & 2 on www.gog.com Ten Pence Arcade Listener Question and PRIZE TIME   Featured Games: Adam: Arcade pick: Journey (Arcade) Console pick: Journey Escape (Atari VCS) Paul: Arcade pick: Reactor (Arcade) Console pick: Beany Bopper (VCS) Aaron: Libble Rabble (Arcade): Console pick: Squish Em Sam’ (Colecovision): Vipp: Arcade pick: Triple Punch   Side Quest Video game crash of 1983 and other random topics. Side quest theme “Retropus” written by Dan Biscilia https://soundcloud.com/swerdmurd/retropus Outtro: Special thanks to the writing staff of http://www.retroobscurapodcast.com  Intro Song (Follin’s March) written by Aaron Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written by Trevin Hughes AKA Jredd from the  album The Next Level. It can be purchased from the Cheap Beats Label below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-level   Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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  

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: Taii’s Adventure (Game Gear) Virtual Console 3DS Citadel (BBC Micro) Giveaway: Congratulations Ian Guebert! Retro Junkies Network: https://www.facebook.com/theretrojunkiessupershow 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 Also Mentioned in the Show: Colecovisions Podcast Intellivisionaries Podcast Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast You can also catch the hosts of these shows on: The IntAriVisions! Featured Music from the show:  

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 the Year 2014 by Ryan aka S1500  – creator of the long running  “2 Worthy Podcasts”. You can hear the results of the 2014 Poddie Awards below on his Classic Console Gamer News show Episode 17 – The 2014 Poddie awards http://ccg.podomatic.com/entry/2015-01-11T21_40_26-08_00   Features: REX (ZX Spectrum) http://torinak.com/qaop#!rex (Play online here) Slaine The Barbarian (ZX Spectrum) Blast Em’ (PC) http://www.blastem-game.com/   Interview with Jas Austin http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=^Jason+Austin$&loadpics=1 http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,57392/ and Byron Atkinson  (Xiotic Studios) http://www.xiotex-studios.com/ We are a proud member of the following Podcast Networks Retro Junkies Network Throwback Network Check out our friends’ network with other great shows Eclecnet Network Follow Us and Subscribe: Join Our Facebook Group Like Our Retro Obscura Fan Page Follow us on Twitter Watch and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Watch and Subscribe to our Live Stream on Twitch TV Stitcher Tunein Radio

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 Egg (BBC-Micro/ZX Spectrum) 8. Crystal Warriors Game Gear 8  Kings Field (PSX) 7. Blade Lords MSX Downlload: http://tinyurl.com/kbjr9hv 7. Dragonstomper (Atari 2600) /The Bounty (PC) 6 Baku Baku (Saturn/Game Gear) 6. Spaceship Warlock (MAC/PC) 5 Skullmonkeys (PS1)/Puppeter ps3 5  Dizzy: The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure (CPC Amstrad) 4. Lagrange Point (Famicom) 4. Star Flight (Genesis/Megadrive) 3. Castlevania Symphony Of the Night (PS1) 3 TxK (PS Vita) 2   Shining The Holy Ark (Saturn) 2 The Sentinel (Amiga) 1 Thomas Was Alone  (PS3) 1. Another World 20th Anniversary Edition (VITA / PS3 / PS4) Ben 10 . Frankeinstien (Commodore 64) ( LINK – http://youtu.be/X8lrEBbg0Rk?t=1m56s ) 9 . Golden Axe: Revenge of Death Adder (Arcade Exclusive/MAME) 8 . Mazin Saga – Mutant Fighter  (Sega Genesis)( LINK – http://youtu.be/zxMicDBvwIA?t=1m21s ) 7.  KAGERO 2: The Deception  (Playstation 1) 6.  SNAFU  (Intellivision) 5 . Micro Machines 1   (Sega Megadrive/Genesis) 4. Rampart  (Sega Master System) ( LINK – http://youtu.be/tgfYuraTXp4?t=56s ) 3. Demon’s Souls (PS3) 2. Blast Em’   (Steam Exclusive) ( LINK – http://youtu.be/6FsmQqIYRbc?t=3m28s ) 1. Waking Mars    (GOG.com/Android) Pauls Honorable Mentions: Dragon’s Egg (PC – Engine) Bobby is Going Home ( Atari 2600) Shining Force 3 (Saturn)   Aaron’s Honorable Mentions: Toe Jam and Earl (Sega Genesis/Megadrive) Brutal Alien Throwdown (PC/Flash)  –  Play here http://www.vintagegames.us/batr/ Spelunker (Atari 800 /C64 / NES)   Vipp/Ben’s Honourable mention… Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 HD – (PSN/PS3) SwitchBlade (Commodor 64) (LINK – http://youtu.be/EUSHx-UFbPs?t=8m47s ) Jet Pack Joyride – (PSN) Aaron’s Dishonorable Mentions: Virtual Hydlide (Saturn) Donkey Kong (Intellivision) Vipp/Ben’s Dishonourable mention… Marsupilami Paul’s: Dishonorable Mentions:  Tax Avoiders 2600/ Lester The Unlikely (SNES)   Listeners Top 2014 Games   We are a proud member of the following Podcast Networks Retro Junkies Network Throwback Network Check out our friends’ network with other great shows Eclecnet Network Follow Us and Subscribe: Join Our Facebook Group Like Our Retro Obscura Fan Page Follow us on Twitter Watch and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Watch and Subscribe to our Live Stream on Twitch TV Stitcher Tunein Radio Time Stamp 0:00:00 – Bumper/Show Theme 0:01:02 – Intro 0:25:52  –  Yoomp! – Congratulations (By X-Ray) 0:26:18 – Paul and Aaron’s Top Ten Games of 2014 – 10-6 0:54:54 – Jredd – Retro Bounce featuring Groovemaster303 https://soundcloud.com/jredd/retro-bounce-featuring-groovemaster303mp3 00:58:16 – Paul and Aaron’s Top Ten Games of 2014 – 5-1 1:45:00 – Retro State of Mind Bumper 1:46:00 – Ben’s Top 10 Games of 2014 2:35:07 – Special Bumper from Randy Smith of Tiger Style Games www.tigerstylegames.com/ 2:35:34 – Spelunker Theme (NES) 2:35:45 – Aaron and Paul Discuss Vipp’s Top 10, Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions and the Top games of 2014 from our listeners 2:59:49 – Peace Is Restores – The Next Level (Jredd) Purchase the Album and Track below: https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/peace-is-restored

Paul and Aaron talk Beat Em Ups! Intro/What we’ve been playing: Question Feedback: Playstation Memories: Outspeak: 2 Dudes and a NES / Genesis Gems Battletoads/Double Dragon crossover episodes http://nesdudes.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-19T19_53_54-08_00 http://genesisgems.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-20T14_14_46-08_00 Featured Games: Paul: Game Revisit: Three Dirty Dwarves (Saturn) Aaron: Manhattan Dealers (Amiga) Paul: Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (SNES-Mega Drive) Aaron: Ninja Warriors (Arcade) Vipp Presents: Vipp: Golden Axe Revenge of Death Adder (Arcade) Feature Games Wrap-Up (Best In Show) Beat Em Up Feedback Side Quest: Why did the beat em’ up genre disappear? We are a proud member of the following Podcast Networks Retro Junkies Network Throwback Network Check out our friends’ network with other great shows Eclecnet Network Follow Us and Subscribe: Join Our Facebook Group Like Our Retro Obscura Fan Page Follow us on Twitter Watch and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Watch and Subscribe to our Live Stream on Twitch TV Itunes Stitcher Tunein Radio Time Stamp 0:00:00 – Bumper/Show Theme 0:02:16 – Intro 0:16:30 – Taconic Parkway – Three Dirty Dwarves 0:19:03 – Feature Games 0:56:59 – Daddy Mulk – The Ninja Warriors 1:01:23 – Vipp Presents – Golden Axe: Revenge of Death Adder (Arcade) 1:20:59 – Golden Axe `Battle Field` on Acoustic Guitar by GuitarGamer (Fabio Lima) 1:23:07 – Side Quest 1:30:57 – Outro 1:49:42 – Ending Theme – Power Struggle (Diagamblic feat. Jredd)

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 (Amiga) Vipp Presents: Marsupilami! (Mega Drive – Genesis) Sidequest: Playstation is 20 years old with the new release of their system (20th anv Ps4 throwback) what stands out most to you games, system, etc? We are a proud member of the following Podcast Networks Retro Junkies Network Throwback Network Check out our friends’ network with other great shows Eclecnet Network Follow Us and Subscribe: Join Our Facebook Group Like Our Retro Obscura Fan Page Follow us on Twitter Watch and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Watch and Subscribe to our Live Stream on Twitch TV Itunes Stitcher Tunein Radio Time Stamp 0:00:00 – New Retro Obscura Show Theme (Follin’s March feat. Jredd) 0:01:10 – Intro 0:29:40 – Thundercats Intro 0:31:08 – Feature Games (Thundercats and Captain Planet) 1:00:44 – Captain Planet Intro Music (Amiga) 1:01:53 – Vipp Presents – Marsupilami! (Sega Megadrive/Genesis) 1:18:06 – Intellivision Music 2 Electric guitars (Masters of the Universe excerpt) 1:18:43 – Side Quest and Outro 1:32:27 – Ending Theme – Power Struggle (Diagamblic feat. Jredd)

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 of Thor (DOS) http://www.myabandonware.com/game/the-thor-trilogy-11c Aaron: Insantiy (DOS) “http://www.textmodegames.com/download/insanity.html (1989) Special Mention: Ascii Sector: http://www.asciisector.net/ Dwarf Fortress: http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/ Vipp : Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (8 bit home computers) Play here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1g84m0sXpnNCv84GpN2PLZG/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-game-30th-anniversary-edition Play Island Stakeout here: http://www.jamesonline.net/islandstakeout/ Sidequest: Do you think in 20-30 years time our obsession with collecting old video games will die out? Outspeak: We are a proud member of the following Podcast Networks Retro Junkies Network Throwback Network Check out our friends’ network with other great shows Eclecnet Network Follow Us and Subscribe: Join Our Facebook Group Like Our Retro Obscura Fan Page Follow us on Twitter Watch and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Watch and Subscribe to our Live Stream on Twitch TV Itunes Stitcher Tunein Radio Time Stamp 0:00:00 – Show Theme 0:02:16 – Intro 0:21:58 – Brutal Alien Throwdown (Approach Back Mountain – Swerdmurd aka Dan Bisciglia) 0:23:21 – Video Game Challenge (Solomon’s Key – NES) 0:33:48 – Silver Surfer (Stage Theme 02 – Tim and Geoff Follin) 0:35:23 – Feature Games 1:01:09 – Deadlock (Song 3 – Reyn Ouwehand) 1:01:13 – Vipp Presents – Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 1:29:46 – Entrada De Nombre Demo (Aaron “Diagamblic” Hickman) 1:30:57 – Side Quest 1:30:57 – Outspeak 1:48:19 – Ending Theme – Power Struggle (Diagamblic feat. Jredd)