How Retro Handhelds Hijacked Your Algorithm

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This Week on Post Games: • Act 1: The Rise of the Retro Handheld • Act 2: Can Retro Handhelds Go Mainstream? • Patreon Bonus: The Perfect Handhelds for Every Price Range • Act 3: The Big Announcements from Gamescom Guests: • Russ Crandall: Host of Retro Game Corps • Giovanni Colantonio: Editor-at-large, Polygon Bonus Episodes and Segments! • Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: • Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: • Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.) • Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: • Logo and Show Art: James Bareham • Theme: Mark Sparling • Additional music: Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal