🕹️ Retro Reloaded is a gaming podcast where Lance and guests revisit classic games, remakes, mods, game movies, and retro-inspired favorites to decide what is still worth reloading. 👾
🎧 Each episode breaks down the history, story, gameplay, the good, the bad, and the in-between — with honest opinions, hot takes, community picks, guest debates, and a final verdict: 🧑⚖️
Should you reload it? 🤔
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Zelda: Phantom Hourglass First Impressions – Should I Keep Playing? | Retro Reloaded Ep. 44
This week on Retro Reloaded, we’re doing a First Impressions episode for The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on Nintendo DS.
Instead of a full review, this episode focuses on the early experience: the touch controls, the Wind Waker-style visuals, the story setup, the Temple of the Ocean King, and whether this handheld Zelda adventure makes me want to continue the playthrough or drop anchor early.
Joining me for this episode is Dan from Controller Wipez.
Check out Controller Wipez here:
https://controller-wipez.com/ (https://controller-wipez.com/)
Use promo code Reloaded10 at checkout for 10% off Controller Wipez.
In this episode, we discuss:
First impressions of Phantom Hourglass
How the DS touch controls feel today
Whether it works as a Wind Waker sequel
The good, the bad, and the in-between
Whether I’ll continue the playthrough
Question of the week:
Is Phantom Hourglass underrated, or is it one of the weaker Zelda games?
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13 Jun 2026
Ep 43. Star Wars Prequel Games - Pixel Panel
🎙️⭐ Pixel Panel – Star Wars Prequel Games is Live! ⭐🎙️
This week on Pixel Panel, we're traveling back to a galaxy far, far away to discuss one of the most unique eras in gaming history: Star Wars Prequel Games.
From lightsaber duels and podracing to clone troopers and Jedi adventures, the prequel era gave us some of the most memorable Star Wars games ever made. The question is: did these games live up to the movies, or were they even better?
Joining me for this special community panel are:
🎙️ Arcane_Wanderer
🎙️ SummerSetBanjo 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@summersetbanjo7440 (https://www.youtube.com/@summersetbanjo7440)
🎙️ Sobin_Un_Gomerz 👉 https://x.com/RetailRobbery (https://x.com/RetailRobbery)
🎙️ ThuglifeSuperman
🎙️ Dungeon00x
🎙️ Icecreaman
🎙️ Beamerboy69
🎙️ Thebathwaterhero
⚔️ Our favorite Star Wars prequel-era games
🏎️ The legacy of Star Wars Episode I: Racer
🟦 The Clone Wars gaming era
🎮 Hidden gems and forgotten classics
🔥 Which game captured the Star Wars feeling best?
👑 The greatest Star Wars prequel game of all time
Which Star Wars prequel game deserves a modern remake or remaster?
Do you agree with our rankings and hot takes?
Let us know what your favorite Star Wars prequel game was and why!
🎮 Discord: https://discord.gg/EbRy4uvvQ2 (https://discord.gg/EbRy4uvvQ2)
Thank you to everyone who joined this Pixel Panel discussion and helped make it one of our biggest community episodes yet. Whether you're a Jedi, a Sith, or just here for the podracing, we hope you enjoy the episode!
May the Force be with you. ⭐
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18 May 2026
Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Ep. 42
This week on Retro Reloaded, we’re doing something a little different…
Instead of reloading a game, we’re reloading
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 🎬
Joining me this week is special guest Leanne from Leanne64 as we break down the movie the Retro Reloaded way — covering the story, controversies, easter eggs, new characters, soundtrack, visuals, and whether this ambitious cosmic adventure actually captures the magic of
Super Mario Galaxy.
🎙️ Leanne64
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@Leanne64 (https://www.youtube.com/@Leanne64)
🎮 Does it truly feel like Mario Galaxy?
🌌 Rosalina’s role and emotional impact
🦖 Yoshi, Bowser Jr., and the new additions
🥚 Nintendo easter eggs & crossover references
⚖️ The good, the bad, and the in-between
🔥 Critics vs audience reactions
🎥 How it compares to other animated films
And of course…
❓ Is this movie actually better than
The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Did the movie move TOO fast?
Was Rosalina underused?
Was Fox McCloud cool… or pure sequel bait?
Is Illumination holding Mario movies back creatively?
You already know things get heated 👀
Did Mario movies finally prove they can handle deeper storytelling… or should they stay simple and fun?
🎮 Discord: https://discord.gg/EbRy4uvvQ2 (https://discord.gg/EbRy4uvvQ2)
Want early access episodes, giveaways, bonus content, and voting power on future games?
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