Building a retro gaming media platform, see it taken out by Google - and what happens next, with Brandon Saltalamacchia

Retro Titans

My guest today is Brandon Saltalamacchia, the founder and publisher of Retro Dodo – one of the most trusted and beloved destinations for retro gaming gadget reviews, news, and geek culture.

Brandon joins me to share his deep love of retro gaming. We swap thoughts on Evercade, and dive into how he built Retro Dodo into one of the most successful retro gaming websites – only to see it hit hard by a major Google update in 2023. We unpack what happened, its impact on the business, and his candid views on why AI is threatening the future of independent publishers and, ultimately, consumers.

He also gives us his hot takes on the best retro gaming handhelds to buy, explains why Evercade is doing things right, and reveals the games and device he'd launch into space on the Retro Titans rocket.

This is one of our most compelling interviews yet – a mix of retro gaming nostalgia, hard-earned insight, and a real David vs Goliath story.

🔗 Links:

Website: retrododo.com

Facebook: @retrododo

YouTube: @retrododo

X: @retro_dodo @iambrandonsalt

🎵 Music:

Neon Gaming, by Dope Stuff

Zelda's Lofi Kingdom, by Jokabi