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Retro Recall: The Video Game Nostalgia Podcast

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Veteran podcasters with MILLIONS of plays try retro games 30 YEARS LATER to see if they still hold up, and dig into the nostalgia of gaming and living through the 1980s and 90s. Join John (40k Lorecast, History of 40k) and Tom (Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Lord of the Rings Lorecast) to relive the nostalgia of retro games from the 1980s to mid 2000s. They'll drop some fun facts about each game, refresh your memory about the way the world was, discuss the hilarious, good, and bad moments, and ultimately decide if the games still hold up to what they remember. Check out the video ve...

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Final Fantasy 1 is amazing and should NOT be possible 08.07.2026 58:05

This game was massive and still somehow fit on an NES cartridge. And it set the foundation for one of the most successful RPG series in history. But does it still hold up? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18G...

Dragon Warrior was a MASSIVE success for this specific reason 01.07.2026 50:18

And it created a very strong foundation for RPG's on consoles from 1986 onward. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom'...

This Summer's Best New Game Announcements - Robots Radio Summer Host Crossover 2026 24.06.2026 1:08:08

What recently announced games are at the top of your list? Robots Radio podcast hosts get together every quarter for a fun crossover episode. We discuss the new games we're most excited about and why you might want to add them to your wishlists. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLor...

Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back on SNES is INSANE 17.06.2026 47:22

Why so many enemies, Lucas Arts? I don't remember that weird robot... or pig thing... and why does Darth Vader fly? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...

Aladdin on the Sega Genesis Shouldn't Be This Hard 10.06.2026 40:07

John and Tom agree that Aladdin is better than Lion King... but just barely. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows...

The Lion King Should Be Convicted for Child Abuse 03.06.2026 48:32

Yes, the Lion King is actually that hard. Can you beat level 2? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows: Fallout Lor...

Ecco The Dolphin is a Lovecraftian Nightmare 27.05.2026 48:23

If you didn't play Ecco the Dolphin, you probably thought it was a game about sea animals, not time travel and aliens. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...

Super Mario World Made the Super Nintendo Legendary 20.05.2026 49:01

It's kind of crazy that one of the best SNES games was one of it's earliest. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom&#39...

Super Mario 3 is Super Mario 1 Perfected 13.05.2026 40:51

We have almost nothing bad to say about Super Mario 3. Almost. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows: Fallout Lore...

Why is Super Mario Bros 2 so Weird? 06.05.2026 48:35

Calm down. Don't get in a... Doki Doki Panic, we'll explain it all. ;) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Sho...

Super Mario Bros is the Most Important Game of all Time 29.04.2026 47:54

Can John & Tom agree to disagree about Super Mario? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows: Fallout Lorecast Sp...

Curse of Monkey Island is the Pinnacle of Early Adventure Games 22.04.2026 50:57

John LOVES this game, and Tom can't believe he missed playing it in 1997. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Show...

Myst Sucks Myst Sucks Myst Sucks Myst Sucks! 15.04.2026 44:19

And we played it anyway. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows: Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...

Is Primal Rage Better Than a Wet Monkey Fart? 08.04.2026 45:01

Why isn't Primal Rage as iconic as Street Fighter and Mortal Combat? Dinosaurs and giant apes fighting to control the world sounds awesome. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: h...

Is the Original Final Fantasy Tactics Still Great in 2026? 01.04.2026 50:54

John loves Final Fantasy Tactics, and tries to explain to Tom why it's one of the best games ever made. Tom's not so sure. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.s...

Zelda II The Adventure of Link is BETTER than you remember 25.03.2026 47:19

Zelda 2 got great reviews at release. It wasn't until years later that I became known as one of the worst Zelda games. So is it? We return 30+ years later to see if it holds up. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3n...

Hero vs Hero - Spring Robots Radio Host Crossover Special 18.03.2026 1:00:46

Welcome to our Spring Robots Radio Host Crossover Special! We're changing it up this week with a game of Hero vs Hero. Each host brings a character from their show to compete in the most mundane contests? We vote on who has the best arguments and the match-ups get super weird and fun. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows: 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k...

Lemmings Feels like a FORGOTTEN Classic 11.03.2026 46:38

Real world lemmings don't actually run off cliffs, but these guys sure do. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Show...

DOOM (need we say more?) 04.03.2026 51:58

Doom needs no introduction, but what was it like playing this when it released and does it still hold up today? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL...

F-Zero Built the Foundation for Racing Games on the SNES 25.02.2026 45:00

Have you gone back and played F-Zero recently? This game was a huge step forward for racing games. Here's why. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1...

Playing Warcraft: Orcs & Humans again is like TIME TRAVELING 18.02.2026 45:05

We rediscover the origins of over 30 years of Warcraft lore and game play. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fa...

Is Battletoads still as WHY IS THIS GAME SO HARD!!? as we remember? 11.02.2026 42:09

What he heck, Battletoads. Why you gotta be like this? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTu...

Is Street Fighter 2 Still As Great As We Remember? 04.02.2026 46:05

When was the last time you played Street Fighter 2 on the SNES? It's been over 30 years. Let's see if it still holds up. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spot...

Is Sonic The Hedgehog Still As Amazing As We Remember? 28.01.2026 51:01

John & Tom debate how looking back through 30+ years changes our experience of playing the very first Sonic game on the Sega Genesis. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://...

Is Wing Commander Still As Groundbreaking As We Remember? 21.01.2026 51:40

John & Tom discuss how Wing Commander single-handedly defined space ship piloting games for 36 years. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi...