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In this weeks episode we discuss franchises in gaming and what defines them, we talk about the heavy hitters such as "Call Of Duty" and "Grand Theft Auto" and what made them become the juggernauts they are today, can you really set out with making it into a franchise in mind? also with franchises come the many highs and low entries, this and many other topics in this weeks episode of Obsolete Gaming! 

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In this weeks episode it's a first of its kind episode for us and that's not just talking about video games! We talk about "The Simpsons" and the impact its had on society and the gaming world, from the bad games that were "Simpsons Wrestling" to cult classics such as "Hit And Run" we ramble about our favourite  memories from the games and show and its currently very sad downfall with its audience.

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In this weeks episode we are joined by our friend Andy as we discuss the impact gaming critics and reviews have on consumers and gaming culture, from shady practices such as release day "embargos" to the infamous cyberpunk review process, does it really effect anything have you ever changed your mind about a game because of a review? 

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From the generation of consoles that arguably started console tribalism, this week we examine the Sega genesis (megadrive) and super Nintendo, which one came out on top in sales? which had the better graphics? which had the better exclusives? wtf is blast processing anyway?! join us as we discuss our favourite memories and maybe ramble on a bit too long about Sega as were fanboys!

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Its another list, but instead of one its two! Dan being more of a modern gamer and Jake being more of a retro gamer makes forr two very different lists! From the generation that gave us The Witcher 3 to God of war what will come out on top and will you agree?
(probaly not with jakes)

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In this weeks episode we take a look at the world of handheld gaming and our favourite memories, from the best, the bad and failed and what the future may entail.  

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In this weeks episode we talk about the biggest franchise in the world that is Pokemon, from its original release on the Gameboy all the way up to present games and beyond. We dive into the Pokemon cards, tv show, movies and the popular mobile game Pokemon Go and how the pokemon brand has become the juggernaut it is today.

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In this weeks episode we discuss the differences between gaming consoles from the past and present, how the gaming industry was once seen as a small fish in a big pond, where as now it owns the pond! and how the rise of the internet helped propelling gaming to centre stage was gaming better back in the day? or is it at its best and getting better now? we both talk our opinions and experiences in this weeks Obsolete Gaming.

In this very special episode we invite along two of our friends (Andy & Ollie) to debate the differences between console and pc gaming. We discuss the early days all the way up to modern day and the pros and cons of each platform, we also discuss the tribalism that surrounds gaming in general and why the landscape can sometimes be too completive and petty.

*DISCLAIMER* This is four friends for the sake of the podcast discussing their preferred platform, the real message we are sending is play on whatever makes you happy :)

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In this weeks episode we discuss the world of mascots and what makes them a success and what makes them a failure, from the success that is "Mario" to failures such as "Bubsy" we talk the difference between good and bad and are they really needed anymore? could we see future mascots in future video games or are we in a different age now?