Podcasts by Retrospect by Retro Dodo

An Important Announcement | Retrospect by Retro Dodo - Ep. 60 from 2023-10-12T10:00

Brandon and Jake have an important announcement for the future of Retrospect!

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• 04:42 Announcement
• 20:29 What are ya p...
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Why We Don't Like Spooky Games | Retrospect by Retro Dodo #059 from 2023-10-05T10:00

Get in the Halloween Spirit with these Spooky (and not spooky) Games as Brandon and Jake talk about why they like, or don’t like spooky games, and recommend a few to get you started for the holi...

Retrospect #058 - Console Controllers: How they’ve Evolved & Our Favorites from 2023-09-27T11:00

We’re taking a listener topic suggestion and talking about about console controllers, how they’ve evolved, and some of our personal favorites!

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Recap - Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play (Any good?) | Retrospect #057 from 2023-09-21T11:00

The video game lords blessed us with both a Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play on the same day. Which presentation was better? What were some of the best announcements? Let's talk...

Retrospect #056 - The Legacy of the Game Boy from 2023-09-14T11:00

The Nintendo Game Boy might just be one of the greatest handhelds ever. Brandon and Jake talk about each iteration of the Game Boy starting with the DMG and ending with the Micro.

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Retrospect #055 - Nerding out with Gameboy Zero from 2023-09-07T09:30

Jason Velazquez aka Gameboy Zero joins the podcast to talk about his channel, how he got started, some of his favorite nostalgia-filled memories, and what’s next.

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Retrospect #054 - In-Person vs. Online Multiplayer Gaming from 2023-08-31T09:30

Video games are great single player entertainment, but one could argue that they can be more fun in a multiplayer setting. Brandon and Jake are going to discuss the pros and cons of both in pers...

Retrospect #053 - Introducing the Youths to Retro Gaming from 2023-08-24T11:00

As we get older, the games that we play with will eventually be classified as retro, or that may already be the case if you’ve been on the earth for a while. So how should the next generation of...

Retrospect #052 - Retro Gaming Show and Tell from 2023-08-17T21:30

Brandon and Jake show off some of their favorite retro-gaming items from their personal collections and talk a little bit about why these items are their favorites.

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Retrospect #051 - Ports, Remakes, and Remasters from 2023-08-10T10:00

Bringing old games onto modern hardware is nothing new in the games industry. With the recent news of the Red Dead Redemption port coming to Nintendo Switch, it's the perfect time to dive in...

Retrospect #050 - Mario vs. Sonic from 2023-08-03T09:30

With our last two podcasts focusing on Sega and Nintendo in the 90s, it’s only fitting to have a full panel discussion of Mario vs. Sonic! And no, this is not Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Ga...

Retrospect #049 - Growing up with Nintendo from 2023-07-27T10:00

We’re flipping the script this episode, literally. Last week, Jake interviewed Brandon on what it was like growing up in the 90s with Sega. Now we’re talking about what it was like growing up wi...

Retrospect #048 - Growing up with the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) from 2023-07-20T11:00

Jake interviews Brandon about what it was like growing up in the 90s as a Sega kid. They break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Mega Drive and cover some of Brandon's favorite gam...

Special Episode - Chatting with Casey Neistat about Retro Gaming from 2023-07-13T11:00

Brandon and Rob flew to New York to meet with the biggest creator to ever do it, Casey Neistat, and talk about retro gaming and emulation. In this interview, Casey talks a bit about growing up w...

Retrospect #047 - The Future of Handhelds from 2023-07-06T11:00

We’ve seen incremental improvements in the retro handheld space the last two or three years but what will it take to usher in a new era of handheld gaming? Brandon, Anthony, and Jake try to answ...

Retrospect #046 - June 2023 Nintendo Direct Reactions from 2023-06-29T12:00

The rumored Nintendo Direct happened last Wednesday and delivered some pretty incredible announcements. Brandon and Jake talk about some of their favorites and what they’ve been up to.

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Retrospect #045 - What is Considered Retro Gaming? from 2023-06-21T11:00:50

A while back, Brandon mentioned that debating what is considered ‘retro’ could take up a whole episode, so here we are. Brandon and Jake recap a few of their favorite Summer Games Fest announcem...

Retrospect #044 - Card-based Video Games from 2023-06-14T11:00:08

Jason, aka MidLifeGamerGeek, joins Retrospect to talk about the beautiful intersection of card based video games and real life video games. Why people might or might not like them and some nice ...

Retrospect #043 - Underrated Retro Games from 2023-06-07T11:00:56

Brandon and Jake discuss what makes a game ‘underrated’ and then recommend some underrated retro games that you should check out.

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Retrospect #042 - A New PlayStation Handheld Emerges? from 2023-05-31T12:00:39

The recent PlayStation Showcase didn't quite live up to the expectations of many, and along with a somewhat lackluster presentation, we got details of a new PlayStation handheld called '...

Retrospect #041 - The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Spoiler-Free Impressions from 2023-05-24T11:00:54

Emma Flint, Guides Editor for Retro Dodo, joins Retrospect as we give our first (spoiler free) impressions for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!

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Retrospect #040 - The Future of Pokémon Games from 2023-05-17T11:00:31

Pokémon is one of the most widely recognized IPs of the 21st century with millions of fans all over the world. Games have typically released on an almost annual basis, but is that a good thing? ...

Retrospect #039 - Making a Game Boy Color Game in 2023 from 2023-05-10T11:00:41

Anthony Wallace is joining Retrospect to talk about the ins and outs of his new game, Mayor of Sanctuary, and what it takes to make a Game Boy Color game in 2023! If you're interested in gam...

Retrospect #038 - Best PlayStation One Games from 2023-05-03T11:00:49

Brandon, Jake, and Rob Page, Retro Dodo’s new video editor, jump on the podcast to talk about six PlayStation games that they would recommend people check out. Good news, Rob is an EXPERT on PSO...

Retrospect #037 - All Things Evercade with Sean Cleaver from 2023-04-26T11:00:32

We talk with special guest Sean Cleaver from Evercade. Learn about the origin of the company, hear about dream collections, and everything inbetween. Stay tuned near the end for an exclusive ann...

Retrospect #036 - Celebrating One Year of the Steam Deck w/  Retro Game Corps. from 2023-04-19T11:00:54

Brandon, Jake, and Russ from Retro Game Corps celebrate the Steam Decks’ One Year Anniversary, and talk about the future of Valve’s future in handheld gaming.

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Retrospect #035 - Super Mario Bros. Movie Review from 2023-04-12T11:00:33

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has finally been released in theaters and we’ve watched it. Hear our thoughts on the best moviegoing experiences, corn dogs, and of course, Mario's big return to ...

Retrospect #034 - Let's Talk About Emulation with Bob Wulff from 2023-04-05T11:00:09

Bob Wulff, Brandon, and Jake talk about all things emulation. What it is, why there’s been a noticeable increase in interest, and a suggestion on the best handheld emulators to get started. - -...

Retrospect #033 - Tetris Movie Review from 2023-03-31T11:00:21

Brandon and Jake got a chance to watch the new Tetris movie starring Taron Egerton. “Tetris” tells the unbelievable story of how one of the world's most popular video games found its way t...

Retrospect #032 - Our Favorite Games from 2023-03-29T11:00:20

Brandon and Jake talk about their single, most-favorite game of all time. Their answers might surprise you! That’s not true, these games are absolute bangers. - - - Sponsored by “A Handheld Hi...

Retrospect #031 - Retrospect Revamp! from 2023-03-29T10:59:27

JakeBrandon Saltalamacchia and Jake Martin are on the mics for the first new episode of Retrospect since March of 2022. They talk about structure of the podcast, what to expect in the future, an...

Retrospect #030 - Retro Dodo 3.0 & A Handheld History from 2022-03-21T16:20:12

In this episode of Retrospect we discuss what's happening behind the scenes with Retro Dodo, and a look at why we are building a premium, bespoke book about the history of handhelds with Lost In...

Retrospect #029 - Premium Retro Handhelds Are Arriving In Bulk from 2022-01-28T10:41:41

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about the mass of handhelds we've had into review, what it means for retro gamers over the coming 12 months and more importantly, what we think of them!

Retrospect #028 - Our Top 10 Retro Gaming Gifts Of 2021 from 2021-12-10T16:34:37

In this episode of the Retrospect Podcast we announce our Sister site, take a look at our favourite retro gaming gifts fo 2021, and discuss why the next lot of "affordable" handhelds will be ter...

Retrospect #027 - Evercade VS Console, Gift Guide & Potentially A New Book? from 2021-11-11T18:29:39

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about the new Evercade VS games console, how the Powkiddy Max 2 has some unexpected content, what gifts to buy this Christmas and a new idea that we want to...

Retrospect #026 - N64 Games On Switch, Poor OS on Handhelds & Nintendo Switch OLED from 2021-10-07T10:52:12

In this episode of Retrospect, we talk about the upcoming new N64 & SEGA games coming to the Nintendo Switch, why upcoming handhelds may have a poor OS experience and what the new Switch OLE...

Retrospect #025 - Gameboy On Switch, Analogue Pocket Nonsense & New Handhelds from 2021-09-06T14:48

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about potential Gameboy games on the Nintendo Switch, how Analogue aren't giving any information about customers order and a look at all of the new handheld...

Retrospect #024 - Odin Handheld NEW Information, New GBC Game & Mounts In Pokemon? from 2021-08-19T12:14:49

In this episode of the Retrospect podcast we talk about the new information regarding the AYN Odin Handheld, why the RG300X was bad, how Pokemon Arceus is going to be awesome and the release of ...

Retrospect #023 - Valve Steam Deck, Odin Handheld & Pokemon Unite Being Unbalanced from 2021-08-04T16:19:50

In this episode of the Retrospect podcast we talk about all of the new handhelds coming out, why ANBERNIC are taking a step back and how Pokemon Unite is almost there, but has a lot of balancing...

Retrospect #022 - Why Are Collectors Editions Of Videos Games So Bad Nowadays? from 2021-06-24T08:46:52

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about why collectors editions of video games aren't like they once were, and why we might start collecting Hot Wheels again!

Retrospect #021 - Best Retro Handhelds Of Early 2021, $1M Charizards & New Gameboy Mods from 2021-06-07T15:50:12

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about our favourite retro handhelds of early 2021, why Logan Paul's Charizard isn't worth $1,000,000 and new Gameboy Mods which have caught our attention.

Retrospect #020 - PS2 Portable, Crazy Taxi Remake & Dreamcast Mini from 2021-05-14T13:24:27

In this episode we talk about the two new crazy handhelds that we have in to review, what SEGA are looking to do in the next few years and what predictions we have for an upcoming Dreamcast Mini...

Retrospect #019 - RG552 Handheld, Evercade VS & Sealed Video Game Prices Sky Rocket from 2021-05-04T14:14:04

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about the new ANBERNIC RG522 and why it could be the best we get for years, the Evercade VS a new retro gaming console and why video game prices are booming...

Retrospect #018 - TRDR Pocket, Gameboy Console + NeoPets Returns from 2021-04-15T12:17

In this episode of the Retrospect podcast we take a look at why gamers are hating on the TRDR Pocket which is SouljaBoy's new handheld. We also go over our review of the Hyperkin Retron Sq and d...

Retrospect #017 - Digital Collectibles, Tencent Handheld & A New Gameboy Game from 2021-03-25T15:39:42

In this episode of Retrospect, we talk about the new VEVE App which allows you to buy NFT'S based on retro collectibles, a brief look at the new Tencent handheld and we talk about a couple of br...

Retrospect #016 - SouljaBoy Console, Custom Game Gears & Collectors Cabinets from 2021-03-09T17:44:02

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about the new SouljaBoy Console and why its awful, custom Game Gears are making a comeback and incredible museum grade cabinets for trading card collectors!...

Retrospect #015 - Sonic Movie 2 & Post Malone Collaborates With Pokemon? from 2021-02-11T17:34:42

In this episode of the Retrospect Podcast we take a look at this weeks news. SEGA start teasing the new Sonic movie which will feature the much anticipated Tails, Pokemon teams up with Post Malo...

Retrospect #014 - Investing In Pop Culture Collectibles from 2021-01-27T14:13:26

In this episode of the Retrospect Podcast we talk about the new way to invest into pop culture collectibles like retro video games and why we are born in a very good time for this. We also brief...

Retrospect #013 - Where Is Retro Modding Heading? Ft. JamesyPlays from 2021-01-22T15:10:27

In this episode we are joined by the lovely, and generous retro modder known as JamesPlays on Instagram. Brandon and Adam talk about all things modding, whats good, what's bad and where retro mo...

Retrospect #012 - The Future of LEGO & Nintendo's Partnership from 2021-01-15T15:23:30

In this episode of Retrospect Brandon talks about new LEGO sets that Nintendo have up their sleeve, upcoming Pokemon leaks, and a new bunch of games coming to the original Gameboy by a company c...

Retrospect #011 - What Will 2021 Bring For Retro Gamers? from 2021-01-02T17:06:22

In this episode of Retrospect Brandon talks about 2021 and what it will bring for retro gamers, collectors and handheld enthusiasts. Discussions about new Chinese handhelds and Nintendo's domina...

Retrospect #010 - 90s Kids, Pokemon & Runescape Ft. Raikesy from 2020-12-07T14:57:22

In this episode of Retrospect we are joined by our good friend Raikesy to talk about Pokemon, Runescape and the past projects we have worked with him on!

You can find Raikesy here: https:...

Retrospect #009 - Chats Ft. Wicked Gamer Collector from 2020-10-07T14:36:51

In this episode of Retrospect we are join by Wicker Gamer Collector, a YouTuber based in the Netherlands who has reviewed the same if not more handhelds than us. What better way to talk about re...

Retrospect #008 - The Retro Future from 2020-09-14T22:06:39

In this episode of Retrospect we talk to the widely popular Elliot Coll from The Retro Future YouTube channel. What is he up to? What's his thoughts on a new Gameboy and does he like the look of...

Retrospect #007 - The New and Improved RetroDodo from 2020-09-11T14:35:55

In this episode of Retrospect it's a talk about the future of RetroDodo, where it came from and where it's going. We also introduce you to our writer Seb, and talk about the new podcast, a new c...

Retrospect #006 - The Analogue Pocket Killer from 2020-09-07T11:38:40

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about the Analogue Pocket and what other handhelds could be better to buy instead of it. Is the Analogue Pocket really worth $300 and can you wait until May...

Retrospect #005 - Should You Download ROMs? from 2020-09-07T11:24:29

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about ROMs, and if it's legal to download them. What should you not do, and should you share them with friends? Let's discuss.

Retrospect #004 - Should You Collect Retro Gaming Stuff? from 2020-09-07T11:19:07

In this episode of Retrospect we talk about all things collecting. Should you be buying box, or unboxed? Sealed or not sealed? Should you jump on the Pokemon trend? And what to do once you start...

Retrospect #003 - Are Console Remakes A Big Deal? from 2020-09-07T10:57:05

In this episode of Retrospect we discuss how console remakes are becoming a big deal, why and what the future could hold for these adorable little bundles of fun. 

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Retrospect #002 - Will The Gameboy Get A Remake? from 2020-09-07T10:47:05

In this episode of Retrospect we discuss our thoughts about a Gameboy Remake. Could it be possible? Will the Analogue Pocket have an effect? And what would Nintendo do if it became real? Let's d...

Retrospect #001 - The Future of Handhelds from 2020-09-07T08:21:14

In our first ever episode of the Retrospect podcast, we are going to talk about the future of handhelds, and what 2020/2021 will bring in terms of handheld emulation!

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