391: From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391

This week we chat with industry luminary, Joby Otero. From his early artistic explorations on platforms like the TI99 and Atari 400 to groundbreaking titles like Darkseed and MDK, Joby's journey is a masterclass in evolution and innovation. Discover the stories behind unpublished gems like "Evolver", the artistic collaboration with H.R. Giger, and the  creation of the expansive True Crime series. 

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Quake 2 Remaster: https://tinyurl.com/49btewz8
Retro Receivers for PS5 Controllers on PS1/2: https://tinyurl.com/8n9f49zh
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