Why Do We Like Retro? – NUTI: Episode 47

About this episode

The episode explores the appeal of retro culture and its implications, alongside discussions on gaming and literature.

Shane has a concept of an idea about why we like retro, and what it might say about us and the times we live in. Telson finished Horizon: Forbidden West, and has started into the first book of The Expanse series. Also, Shane might be a filthy commie. Shocker. Topics & Timestamps: Intro (0:00), Why Do We Like Retro? What Does it Mean? (6:59), Grumpy Old Gamers - The Last Time We Talk About Horizon: Forbidden West (58:11), Grumpy Old Gamers - Reply: An Everquest Tale (1:19:07), Grumpy Old Gamers - Bots!: A World of Warcraft Story (1:19:07), Book Report - Leviathan Wakes (1:34:30), Parting Gift - Second Thought (1:39:22)

People in this episode

Hosts: Shane, Telson

Topics covered

• retro culture
• gaming
• literature
• Horizon: Forbidden West
• The Expanse
• personal reflections

Keywords

• retro
• gaming
• Horizon: Forbidden West
• The Expanse
• Leviathan Wakes
• nostalgia
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Horizon: Forbidden West, The Expanse, Leviathan Wakes

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