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Author: Matthew Hudson

Retro Odyssey: Episode 51 – Resident Evil 4 Doesn’t Contain Any Zombies

Posted on 21 Days Ago by Matthew Hudson

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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 50 – Winter Has Come

Posted on January 9 by Matthew Hudson

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 games

Retro Odyssey: Episode 49 – Video(game) Nasties

Posted on October 31 by Matthew Hudson

Our annual Halloween extravaganza this year takes a look at games based on horror movies with our special guest Alejandra Vargas

Retro Odyssey: Episode 48 – Finally, Fantasy

Posted on September 12 by Matthew Hudson

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?

Retro Odyssey: Episode 47 – Capcom Can’t Count (The Street Fighter Episode)

Posted on August 12 by Matthew Hudson

Steven and Matt question the counting abilities of Capcom as we take a look at the first two games in the Street Fighter series

Retro Odyssey: Episode 46 – What George Lucas Did Next

Posted on July 13 by Matthew Hudson

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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 45 – On the Rails

Posted on May 18 by Matthew Hudson

Steven and Matt hop on board to try out a couple of rail shooters because moving is for young people with good knees

Retro Odyssey: Episode 44 – Games With Unique Controls

Posted on April 8 by Matthew Hudson

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 different

Retro Odyssey: Episode 43 – Rare, Replayed

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Matthew Hudson

Join Steven and Matt as they delve into the archives of Rare for our very first developer special

Retro Odyssey: Episode 42 – It’s Still Christmas In Our Hearts

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Matthew Hudson

Steven and Matt literally save Christmas by collecting all of the stolen presents. Well, until they get bored that is.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 41 – FIGHT!

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 40 – It’s Never Too Late for a Halloween Episode

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 39 – Odyssey To the West

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

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)

Retro Odyssey: Episode 38 – The Games of Today, Yesterday!

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 37 – Definitely Not the Unaired Pilot From 3 Years Ago

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 36 – Remakes, Reboots & Remasters (Oh My!)

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

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.

Our social media links

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

As well as being able to find the latest episodes on your favourite podcast apps, you can also visit our social media pages using the links below:

Facebook: facebook.com/RetroOdysseyPodcast

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCIUCfMIwKh8WkQq1f5q6Rbg

Twitter: @OdysseyRetro

Retro Odyssey: Episode 35 – Gone In a Flash

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

We kick off season 4 with a eulogy to Flash games and videos. Flash is dead, long live Flash.

Retro Odyssey: Bonus Episode – Season 3 Skit Supercut ‘Stravaganza

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Matthew Hudson

All of the skits from season 3 of the Retro Odyssey Podcast are included in this special bonus episode.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 34 – Bad Santa

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

It’s Christmas time in the Retro Odyssey offices and we get a special visit from Santa

Retro Odyssey: Episode 33 – Chuck Savage’s Unexplained Mystery Files

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 32 – Marvelous Odyssey

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 31 – Retro WAHdyssey

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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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!

Retro Odyssey: Bonus Episode – Season 1 & 2 Skit Supercut ‘Stravaganza

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 30 – The Good, the Bad and the Retro

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 29 – Sports Balls to the Wall!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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Starved of real life sports, the boys decide to play some terrible NES and SNES sports games. ALL OF THEM!

Retro Odyssey: Episode 28 – I Want To Play A Game, Boy!

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 27 – We’re DOOMed!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 26 – Doing a Full 360

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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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.

Retro Odyssey: Episode 25 – Tony Hawk’s Winter Wonderland

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Matthew Hudson

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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.

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