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Retro Odyssey: Episode 55 – A Brit Learns About NASCAR
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This episode we take a look at two major rivals in the arcade racing sceneBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 54 – The Podcast Before Christmas
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Since we missed Halloween we decided to bring Halloween to Christmas with two games based on Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before ChristmasBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 53 – How to Not Have Fun in the Sun
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After a long summer break we try to make the most of the remaining sunshine with two summer-themed games whilst trying to comprehend the complexities of boob physics.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 52 – What If Zelda Was A Grill?
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To please the algorithm gods, we decided to cover a couple of Zelda games in anticipation of the release of Tears of the Kingdom. But we did the weird ones.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 51 – Resident Evil 4 Doesn’t Contain Any Zombies
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In an attempt to appeal to the masses, we cover a couple of zombies games to tie into a game that doesn’t actually have any zombies in it.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 50 – Winter Has Come
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Whilst we recommend you stay indoors in front of the fire in this icy season, we took the hit and decided to check out various snow-related sports gamesBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 49 – Video(game) Nasties
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Our annual Halloween extravaganza this year takes a look at games based on horror movies with our special guest Alejandra VargasBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 48 – Finally, Fantasy
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Buckle up folks, this will be a long one. Steven and Matt do a Final Fantasy episode because there is finally no-one to stop us… or is there?By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 47 – Capcom Can’t Count (The Street Fighter Episode)
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Steven and Matt question the counting abilities of Capcom as we take a look at the first two games in the Street Fighter seriesBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 46 – What George Lucas Did Next
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Always on the hunt for more merchandising opportunities, George Lucas set up Lucasfilm Games (later known as LucasArts) in the 80s in order to enslave the minds of even more younglings. This episode we indoctrinate ourselves into the Cult of George by looking at two very different titles from the publisher.…
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 45 – On the Rails
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Steven and Matt hop on board to try out a couple of rail shooters because moving is for young people with good kneesBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 44 – Games With Unique Controls
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For this episode we threw away all of our concepts of traditional controls and years of muscle memory to look at two games that decided to do something a little differentBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 43 – Rare, Replayed
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Join Steven and Matt as they delve into the archives of Rare for our very first developer specialBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 42 – It’s Still Christmas In Our Hearts
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Steven and Matt literally save Christmas by collecting all of the stolen presents. Well, until they get bored that is.By Matthew Hudson
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Steven and Matt decided to settle their differences with a street fight but then remembered that they’re old and just sat down and had a chat about fighting games instead. After a nap.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 40 – It’s Never Too Late for a Halloween Episode
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Remember, remember, the 5th of November, when it’s still Halloween in the Retro Odyssey office. Join Steven and Matt as they look at another couple of spooky titles from Halloween past.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 39 – Odyssey To the West
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In this episode Matt and Steven venture into the world of Western RPGs. None of that Final Fantasy nonsense (spoiler alert: there’s some of that Final Fantasy nonsense)By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 38 – The Games of Today, Yesterday!
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The only way to get retro fanatics to play modern games is to get them to look like they were made 30 years ago. Join us on a journey into the realms of demakes. If Matt and Steven ever shut up about Final Fantasy that is.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 37 – Definitely Not the Unaired Pilot From 3 Years Ago
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This is a brand new episode, not one that we recorded as a test 3 years ago and cleaned up because we wanted a month off. We have too much integrity to do that, even as an April Fool’s joke.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 36 – Remakes, Reboots & Remasters (Oh My!)
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Sometimes even modern games have to look to the past for inspiration. In this episode we discuss remakes, reboots and remasters and all things in-between.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 35 – Gone In a Flash
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We kick off season 4 with a eulogy to Flash games and videos. Flash is dead, long live Flash.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Bonus Episode – Season 3 Skit Supercut ‘Stravaganza
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All of the skits from season 3 of the Retro Odyssey Podcast are included in this special bonus episode.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 34 – Bad Santa
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It’s Christmas time in the Retro Odyssey offices and we get a special visit from SantaBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 33 – Chuck Savage’s Unexplained Mystery Files
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The Retro Odyssey crew is missing, leaving behind a mysterious blood-covered cassette tape. In tonight’s episode of Chuck Savage’s Unexplained Mystery Files with Chuck Savage we delve into the contents of this cassette in an effort to uncover the fate of those three young men.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 32 – Marvelous Odyssey
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With no new Marvel movies this year, it’s up to the boys to make the next superhero blockbuster. But first they need to take a look at some Marvel games for inspiration.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 31 – Retro WAHdyssey
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/031.mp3 It’s finally time to talk about everyone’s favourite Nintendo character – Walui… I mean, Wario, benevolent and beloved friend of the Mushroom Kingdom and all around swell guy. Wah!By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Bonus Episode – Season 1 & 2 Skit Supercut ‘Stravaganza
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/skit.mp3 Check out all of the skits from the first two years of the Retro Odyssey Podcast in one handy bonus episode. Experience the full unfolding saga of four nerds and their boss as they take on the world, one game at a time.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 30 – The Good, the Bad and the Retro
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/030.mp3 Saddle up and ride with the Magnificent Three all the way to the Wild West, where you can root and/or toot to your heart’s content. Until you die of dysentery.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 29 – Sports Balls to the Wall!
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/029.mp3 Starved of real life sports, the boys decide to play some terrible NES and SNES sports games. ALL OF THEM!By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 28 – I Want To Play A Game, Boy!
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/028.mp3 It’s time for another console special, with Steven taking us through some of the most iconic games for Nintendo’s original mini console, the Game Boy.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 27 – We’re DOOMed!
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/027.mp3 With a new Doom game ripping and tearing it’s way into our exposed, still-beating hearts we take a look back at two very different games in the franchise.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 26 – Doing a Full 360
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/026.mp3 There’s nothing unusual at all about this episode. The fact that it is being published on April Fool’s Day is just a coincidence. We have too much professional integrity to mislead you.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 25 – Tony Hawk’s Winter Wonderland
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/025.mp3 It’s a leap day and while you’re leaping you might as well do some sick tricks before you land. We’re old so we’ll just watch and have a chat about some of the most popular Xtreme sports series.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 24 – Back to BASIC
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/024.mp3 It’s time for season 3 and that means a new round of console specials. Matt immediately breaks the format by eschewing consoles in favour of his beloved Spectrum.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 23 – For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/023.mp3 Give the gift of giving this Christmas and gift us your ears as we give each other Christmas gifts in this, the season of gifts and giving.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 22 – Retro Oddishy
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/022.mp3 The boys discover the power of friendship with their Pokemon and then send them to fight to the death as they catch up on the Pokemon craze. Something something balls.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 21 – Ghouls ‘n’ Games
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/021.mp3 Spooktober is upon us and that means it’s time to take a quick trip to Hell where all the spookiest games live. Malevolent Matt, Steven the Skellington, Rotten Ryan and Attack of the Mutant Adam take a look at four spooky(ish) retro titles.…
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 20 – The Most Magical Podcast on Earth
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/020.mp3 The Boss has decided to sell the podcast to the Disney Global Mega Corporation, meaning we can now only review Disney games. Is he taking the Mickey?By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 19 – This Episode is Overrated
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/019.mp3 The Boss doesn’t want us to cover good games, only popular ones. So join us as we take a controversial look at some overrated games.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 18 – Sailing Down Rainbow Road
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/018.mp3 It’s every man for himself as we take a look at the dangerous world of kart racing. Who will come out on top, and who will be left a Blue Shell Bozo?By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 17 – What a Steaming Pile of Ships
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/017.mp3 We’re setting our lasers to fun (*groan*) this month as Ryan leads our squadron into the deepest depths of space to tackle schmups.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 16 – Left in Japan
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/016.mp3 In the first episode of our new format we take a trip to Japan to discover what games they’ve been hiding from us all these years.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 15 – Playing With Super Power
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/015.mp3 We take a look at the console that shook Sega to its very core, the mighty Super Nintendo Entertainment System, as Steven guides us through four of its most important titles.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 14 – Odyssey Xtreme 2019
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/014.mp3 With mounting pressure from our corporate overlords to appeal to a wider audience, we are forced to make fundamental changes to the show. Can we survive in a more modern environment?By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 13 – Click Click Boom Boom
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/013.mp3 Get your shotguns ready as we blast through hordes of evil beasties in some of our favourite first-person shooter games with renowned demon slayer Jon from the Retro Game Squad podcast.By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 12 – 2019: A Retro Odyssey
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/012.mp3 Season 2 is finally upon us. What games have our plucky band of retrobates dragged from the edges of space?By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 11 – The Games of Christmas Past
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/011.mp3 Christmas is finally here so as ordained by law we are forced to check out some Christmas games this month. But which of us has been naughty and picked a stinker?By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 10 – An Odyssey to Saturn
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/010.mp3 Take an interstellar trip with us to the rings of Saturn as Adam picks four games from Sega’s underrated 90s powerhouseBy Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 9 – The Games Have Eyes
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/009.mp3 It’s Halloween and we have four terrifying games to look at this month. But first, we need to free Steven’s soul from the grip of SNK….By Matthew Hudson
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Retro Odyssey: Episode 8 – Power In Your Pocket
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https://retroodysseypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/008.mp3 This month we reach into our pockets and pull out a selection of portable exclusive games. Also, Steven gets trapped inside a Neo Geo Pocket Color for reasons.By Matthew Hudson
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