Flashback
Unofficial ControllerTake a walk through gaming history as we pick a random date in gaming history and bring you the news from that time as if it was now , different era every week - covering all of gaming history
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesDocumentaryLeisureSociety & Culture | |||
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March 2015 is close enough to remember clearly and far enough away to feel weirdly historic. We crack open that month like a time capsule and start with The Order 1886, the PS4 exclusive that took a beating for its length and linear... more
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The PSP wasn’t just a handheld. It was a pocket-sized “everything” device before we even had the language for that, and the library still proves it. We put together a beginner-friendly, collector-minded list of ten PSP games that fe... more
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January 1993 feels close enough to touch, and we’re treating it like a playable time capsule. We kick off with a genuine love letter to MicroProse’s F-19 Stealth Fighter (F-117A in some regions), where the manual is half the game an... more
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A single month can tell you a lot about an era, and September 2009 is one of those sweet spots where gaming feels both ambitious and weird in the best way. We’re chasing that feeling on Flashback, starting with the handheld magic tr... more
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- Nostalgia overload!
Amazing premise for a podcast and a real trip down memory lane which brings back such nostalgia!
Apple Podcasts5Dan The Games Man
United Kingdom10 months ago - Perfect mash up
Retro games X UCP absolute heaven.
Apple Podcasts5CRTs for the win.United Kingdom10 months ago
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A retrospective show that walks through gaming history by picking a date and delivering a current-era overview of notable releases, industry chatter, and cultural moments from that time. Episodes lean into nostalgia with personal anecdotes, a breakdown of significant hardware and software from the era, and informal banter between two regular hosts who guide the discussion and react to each topic. The format often includes cross-references to broader gaming culture, with occasional guest-less discussions that still feel like a shared memory lane. Unique strengths include a strong sense of community, deep catalog interest in retro platforms, and a willingness to connect past industry dynamics to today's gaming landscape for context and insigh... more
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Flashback launched 10 months ago and published 37 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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