Nolan North and Troy Baker Attempt to Understand Metal Gear

[@user-lb9xw4xf2q]

"I'm Higgs, the particle of God that permeates all existence."

[@cured_bacon647]

Oliver Fitzsimmons now let me lick your face!

[@LuckiSir]

Higgs: _licks_ "This is the taste of a liar... *_NOLAN NORTH!"_*

[@inconnu1790]

THE NAME'S HIGGS ;)

[@MrHandss]

You can tell he was having so much fun in that role

[@thebackup2121]

Hi Higgs - my name jeff - Nice to meet you!

[@believeinmatter]

Troy’s hair is basically its own cast member at this point

[@louisdellalucca8969]

Please god let David Hayter show up at some point! And the Old Italian Guys

[@deadeyes2803]

cool guy, great voice

[@azraelsylarin]

@@philchao He doesn't hate Kojima, he respects him but thinks he's a bad business man, David loves Metal Gear, he takes every chance he gets to be apart of anything MGS related

[@supreme1572]

@@philchao Talking about MGS has nothing to do with Kojima. Hayter loves the MGS series and being the voice of Snake so he'll definitely support it. Also since Kojima left Konami he gave up ownership of the MGS series. Its owned by Konami not Kojima now.

[@TheInsider15]

@@supreme1572 Well it wouldn't happen if Konami weren't so antagonistic towards Kojima ya know?

[@metaljakesnake]

first 12 minutes is like a kojima cutscene when you just want to play the game

[@Bad_At_Parties]

Except that I actually didn't want to skip this.

[@captainsnurch6677]

Real aficionados will know this is the best part

[@BlackEcho]

“What is that?” - Nolan “It’s an elevator. Don’t get too excited.” - Troy These two always cheer me up when I need it. So grateful this channel exists. Two of my favorite people

[@TM01REMZ]

Tim what about Drew lol

[@halfasleepvampire7545]

Troy spotting Nolan as he plays Death Stranding lmao. My money would be on Nolan constantly asking "What is that? What are THOSE? What is going on????" And Troy just laughing.

[@weshansen7892]

Please get David Hayter on for a Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake replay! Have him voice the lines of snake before he was the voice of snake

[@Benjitsu_]

I don't know how; but I had an electronic connect four handheld game that managed to hold my attention for hours when I was younger.

[@deadeyes2803]

these two have a great friendship, you can tell that they have so much respect for each other.

[@freddymcshreddy6586]

I would love to see a full play through of MGS1 just cause I want to see how Nolan would react to a lot of things from that game *cough* psycho mantis *cough* Also could you imagine them getting the likes of David Hayter, Jennifer Hale, Paul Eiding and Cam Clarke as guests?

[@charliecoopermusic]

This would be amazing. I reckon Hayter and Clarke would be game!

[@y2jfan1998]

Yeaaaah this is a great idea

[@kejarebi]

OG Ocelot vs Troy Ocelot.

[@freddymcshreddy6586]

krb I would love if we could get to see Troy, Josh Keaton and Pat Zimmerman to say in sync “your pretty good”

[@kejarebi]

@@freddymcshreddy6586 That would be a thing of beauty.

[@spectrestatus778]

My dad used to answer telemarketer calls and attempt to sell them church dinner platters from a nonexistent church. Good times. RIP dad

[@TBone4Breakfast]

Your father was a hero

[@WilliamMc91]

My condolences

[@jacobseager4642]

“Nolan North and Troy Baker have an intimate conversation about game theory, and oh yeah some Metal Gear”

[@Ravenite456]

"Nolan North and Troy Baker have an intimate conversation and maybe play some games" sums up Retro Replay as a whole.

[@genevievep2]

@@Ravenite456 and that is why I like their podcast so much, "it's about the hang" ;)

[@sammelara4068]

as much as I love seeing Nolan and Troy play retro video games, the conversations they have with each other are the best thing ever. They go so many different ways and they are awesome every time.

[@dylanrichmond4368]

PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE PLAY DEATH STRANDING, would love to see your reactions.

[@jonnnyren6245]

These two chilling playing video games while talking about things and doing voice impressions? Best KZbin channel this.

[@Raxtalion]

"Is that a euphemism for something?" When it comes to the metal gear franchise, the real question is, what isn't a euphemism, or representation, or statement, or parody, or reference, or any kind of subtle connection to a historical event or other franchise?

[@EGRJ]

"""""subtle"""""

[@clurmp]

I'm sorry Troy, but you've just committed a felony to the Irish by calling Dara O'Briain British! He's ours!

[@naturaldisaster6991]

Man, I miss the conversations these two used to have

[@eurekafreak2186]

greatest thing I read on the internet (can't remember where) was "With the rise of self-driving cars, it's only a matter of time when there's a country song about when his truck leaves him... lol!

[@Bad_At_Parties]

Soon after that, songs will come that tell stories about their robot dog short circuiting, or their robot wife cheating on them because she wasn't programmed to be loyal to him.

[@user-lb9xw4xf2q]

I'm almost convinced that Nolan and Troy's pre-game chats last for 3-4 hours, and Drew manages to edit it down into a concise ten to twenty minutes!

[@Maverick53623]

Minute 12, I forgot this episode was about Metal Gear lol you guys are great

[@09spidy]

I played and finished this game soooo many times back in the MSX days, just hearing that music brought back an avalanche of nostalgia.

[@SarahWeisters]

In Sweden, apparently they call the chef from the Muppets the "Norwegian chef" XD Also, I can't believe you were talking about the Muppets and didn't use the "I could've been a contender" scene from Muppets' Treasure Island for that reference.

[@johnnykun]

I get to watch this then play Death Stranding afterwards!!! Perfect as the live premiere is usually 9am

[@Ayato666]

Shhh i might not work tomorrow i have a cough lol

[@Bends95]

Always Fascinating to hear Nolan and Troy talking about whatever while their playing video games.

[@sina-lg9dp]

just wanted to say thank you to Nolan and troy for always being amazing and drew for the amazing editing work that he does every time

[@apal5757]

Metal Gear’s narrative is probably the best storyline in gaming history

[@MrRecoilius]

"Sounds like pans being dropped in a kitchen", best line!

[@lfcalonsogerrard]

Could honestly just watch those two have the random conversations and not even touch any game!

[@inkilingofakind]

How come neither Troy or Nolan have ever been on an episode of Critical Role. You guys have definitely worked with enough of them that it would be awesome to see you guys in an episode or two

[@HorusDeathtouch]

Considering Kojima's humor, Solid Snake probably means exactly what you think it means.

[@musketgolfer4326]

We're getting to a point where half of the episode is intro banter and I do not hate it at all, i love you two. The very same charm is present in Talks Machina, and it's, frankly, infectious as hell

[@JumbletonPeatrice]

They should just start a podcast. I love listening to these two talk to each other about random shit.

[@Br-kc2jy]

Troys face looks like it's trapped on his 20s

[@k.duelist4913]

Bromance between Troy and Nolan never gets old , lol ~

[@neph6098]

''Metal Gear?!'' - Solid Snake (in many ocasions)

[@coreworldbazti1561]

Psycho mantis?!?

[@TheArtOfKrieg]

“Your that ninja...”

[@alexderby7701]

2nd floor basement?

[@obidahasdia4095]

@@alexderby7701 FOX HOUND?

[@handicui960]

Hey doods. I'm Chinese and I only find it slightly offensive, but mostly funny. So keep doing it cuz i know you guys are great people!

[@Wolf21973]

33:08 is absolutely on point and it is something I struggled with as I've gotten older. If I ever have kids I'm definitely going to introduce them to things like DnD and Magic the gathering and many other things that can help them

[@CXDDLY]

I'd love to see you guys do a D&D campaign with friends!

[@lilphoenix]

Okay, this is going to be a bit of effusive fangirling, but I just have to pay my compliments to Troy. Every time I think I can't possibly admire him more, he surprises me again. I can't even describe the kind of joy it gives me to hear you guys talk so knowledgeably about old text adventure games- that was my childhood too but it feels like such a rare thing to connect with others about. (Back before anyone considered female game designers rare, because all game designers were rare, Roberta Williams was my idol. What average person even knows who she is?) Then how passionately you describe those experiences and move on to describe the impact of D&D. Bravo, man. You really nailed the kind of impact those kinds of stories and experiences have. There's very few celebrities I wish I could just hang out with, but you're definitely one of them. Nolan's great too, of course! I'm so glad you both started this channel!

[@Jprimus]

The best way I can explain why I loved the Metal Gear games, which the Uncharted games ALSO falls into this category, to me it feels like playing a movie, participating in a movie. The cut scenes, the in game moments, so many reasons why Metal Gear and Uncharted rank among my favourite series.

[@luminairew.102]

Troy, can't wait for your schedule to clear up enough for you to guest star on critical role, LOVED your episode of cebri-d&d with Terry cruz. Thanks for what you said about d&d, I 100% agree

[@azimpetra]

When Troy was talking bout DnD. I felt that, only time i played that was on my first year at high school. But then the seniors graduated. No one else to play with. Great memories. Escaping prison with a food tray. 😂

[@aaronvixionni2306]

Yo, do we know what/where that clip of him rolling was from?

[@scarlettkara2762]

Hey guys, I know this is a year later, but if you're still interested: That clip with Troy might be from Nerdist's Celebrity D&D w/Terry Crews. Edit: the episode is DMed/narrated by the illustrious Matt Mercer (McCree - Overwatch, Leon Kennedy -Resident Evil 6), and also includes Ashley Burch (Tiny Tina - Borderlands, Chloe Price - Life is Strange, Hey Ash Watch You Playing), Taliesin Jaffe (Blanka - Street Fighter, Highlord Devourer of Souls - World of Warcraft) -- and a few others!

[@oatmilkandcoffee]

You guys make essentially a gameplay show where playing games is the 2nd best thing about it :D

[@doccobell]

Dude watching Retro Replay while waiting for Death Stranding to release. Perfect line up.

Pretty sure it released the day you commented that.

[@JudeFergy]

What's that?! Oh, it's just a box.

[@thatfield977]

Heh heh. Box.

[@obidahasdia4095]

A cardboard box!

[@Maverick53623]

I like to hold my breath along with Troy when he's about to say PLOT! hahahha I can't believe you guys don't have over a million subscribers already.

[@MadamHatter5755]

Watching this while trying to get my neice go stop crying Troy: HEY My neice: *looks up* Troy: SHUT UP My neice: *instantly stops crying*

[@Adam-zc3of]

Nolan and Troy talking about text-based adventures. They REALLY need to play Stories Untold!

[@redhednitemare]

Retro Replay starring Nolan North, Troy Baker, and Troy Bakers love for deep V's

[@alunderscoreien5000]

Man, I relate so much to this episode. Learning about who I was as a kid could have been so different if my upbringing would have been inclusive rather than spiteful.

[@robertdurcan1629]

I know you Troy Baker and Nolan north are super busy with life and are awesome at it, by the way, so I don’t think you’ll have time to read this comment. I just wanted to say I love you guys and thank you for all your ingenious work and your craft. Thank you baker for Joel and thank you Nolan for drake. Happy thanksgiving

[@jacksonb1239]

YUSSSSS I made this recommendation a few months back, and I'm so hyped for you guys to play. Even the OG Metal Gear games were solid. ;)

[@kanatigoth]

I would love to see the first Ratchet & Clank from 2002 played on this show.

[@scrubby2]

12:18 to straight to the content (just a video bookmark for myself, dont bother if you like their other contents)

[@lilpjotr]

As a Swede, Swedish chef is not offensive to me. However, in Sweden we called it the Norwegian chef.

[@DSON89]

As a swedish person, I feel deeply not offended! If you want swedish culture, come to Sweden. Eat at Ikea, our ambassador to the world. Love the show!

[@jesk743]

I'm happy to see Troy is just as confused as myself about the plot of this series

[@davischris]

Absolutely love the intro conversations. Love the videos in general. Great work ma doods

[@gascan7333]

DUDE. You guys need to play Resident Evil.

[@GGMattt]

Ah man! Throwback to the Gameboy and the clip on light accessory :') I actually used to have my curtain open because there was a streetlight outside my window which my bed was next to and I used to use the yellow glow to play at night without my mum knowing I was still awake.

[@DarkMProductions]

Hey, I'm Swedish and I find the Swedish Chef to be absolutely hilarious.

[@georgehouliaras7239]

*30 Minutes later* RR: Kept you waiting huh?

[@wunderwaffledg2254]

I wanna see them play tomb raider with Camilla Luddington

[@leokneedus]

I’ve played a lot of games featuring Troy Baker but his performance as ocelot is by far my favorite

[@bradleys8649]

Yes Metal gear is finally here! But please play metal gear solid 1 and 3 in the future. I also liked your performance as Revolver Ocelot Troy, really showed a more calm side of him i possibly could not have imagined he had

[@denji5426]

the bois have so much knowledge, it's fun to listen even tho i have no idea what they're talking about most of the times

[@reeking643]

MGSV Ocelot with the Video Game version of Deadpool playing the first Metal Gear. What a time to be alive.

[@ghostraptor1873]

Well being a year younger than you Mr Baker, I remember playing this gem in my youth. It was fun and got me interested in the franchise. You & Nolan should play Metal Gear Snake Eater. Oh ... yeah ... and that Death Stranding as well.

[@JRHall-uq4gs]

2:04 "It sounds as if pans are being dropped in the kitchen" Pretty accurate description of Mandarin.

[@Dingus7696]

12:10 till it actually starts. But every single moment before it and after is really magical. My two dads are the best. 😭♥️😂

[@weaponxa]

I remember playing The Count on Commodore 64 , never did finish it but i still remember it fondly to this day!

[@TheSolidscorpius]

YEEES.... uncle noly playing metal gear.... my favourite saga this will be "EPIC" jajajjajaja

[@DragonscaleAudio]

Im Swedish and Im not offended by the Swedish Chef Because I can agree our language is hard to understand.

[@tylerfruehauf11]

You guys always brighten my days, even when I’m feeling down and out you guys help lift my spirits. If you two every do play black ops 1 you gotta let Nolan play zork!

[@katrose5179]

Garth Brooks was on Muppets Tonight, which ran on ABC in...I want to say 95/96 season? Second half of the episodes premiered on Disney the next year, and Disney did reruns. It was easy to miss, and it probably was a huge mistake to not make it part of TGIF. You know, back when there was such a thing. But I was in the hospital a lot as a kid for a few years, and I remember watching it on Disney Channel during reruns. Because that, PBS, and Nickelodeon were all that they had. To this day, I feel immense gratitude to the donors for the video game carts. They had only a few playstations, but they had TONS of Super Nintendos, and they’d bring the carts around, offer you one, and you could pick a bunch of games. I played all the original trilogy (which was all that existed) Star Wars SNES games in the hospital. To sum up: support the children’s wing of your local hospital, not just St Judes, because it is absolutely miserable and terrifying to be in one as a very tiny child. And the donors who gave the hospital those games and systems really helped a lot of kids out.

[@padulaguy]

You know what could be fun? The Punisher game from 2004. From what I remember as a kid, it had fun combat and really creative methods of torture/murder. One of the only games where you can shove someone into a wood chipper feet first. Also it’s a rare example of a good game adaptation of a movie from that era, with Thomas Jane playing the game version as well as the movie version of the titular character. Other fun methods of punishment in the game includes piano, rhino, forklift, and many more.

[@USMCSniperWolf]

This question has been burning a hole in my mind and I'm not sure I'm ever going to get an answer to it but... HOW THE HELL DO YOU GUYS STILL NOT HAVE OVER A MILLION SUBS YET?!

[@randopandour]

Trying to understand Metal Gear is one way trip of trying to understand Hideo Kojima's psyche.

[@Bad_At_Parties]

Troy, you should check out some of Chris Stapleton's work back when he was part of a group called "The Steeldrivers," specifically their "Reckless" album. I was like you, off the country wagon and not at all into that kind of music, but when I started to listen to Chris's past and present work I found a way back again because the music felt so real and raw, and that's very much down to his voice and how he can convey the emotion of the music. The Steeldriver's song "Can You Run," about a slave fighting for the union as a free man, has become one of my favorite songs of all time as a result of listening to Chris's early stuff.

[@09spidy]

Oh my freaking god! Did they just tease a Death Stranding playthrough?

[@wx_wolverine6309]

when I saw the tittle I was expecting the Metal Gear Solid for the PS One, I have so many great memories of that game =)

[@catnettlefold2985]

After a long week (not yet over) and a long day, this is exactly what I needed coming home from work. The perfect thing to watch with my awful take-away food 😂❤️ Thanks for another good episode guys.

[@keyvan_a.z.8633]

this episode just missed a david hayter cameo

[@marifeljacobs1754]

Next game suggestion - any of the Ratchet and Clank games, original or future saga.

[@joeltrowe5155]

Good one. They should play remake. Amazing game.

[@weshansen7892]

@@joeltrowe5155 definitely not the remake. That game completely shits on everything great about the original

[@user-lb9xw4xf2q]

And over 20 years later, it's revealed that there are two Big Bosses in this game. That's either some retcon mischief or one hell of a long term story plan.

[@d00mg1v3r]

Now I want a Retro Replay does a DnD Adventure

[@adamross2256]

I've got co-workers in Vancouver that have also been getting a bunch of Cantonese telemarketer calls.

[@Cougarkit]

Clint’s brother played at my father-in-law’s company Christmas party. He’s pretty cool.

[@martynpotter21]

Nolan describing Chinese and Swedish chef was hilarious 😂

[@aa-zf4vm]

It's crazy how his normal voice is COMPLETELY different from Ocelot :O

[@zakatkin9602]

Guess you could say "You're pretty good..." Probably get this a lot, but tuning in every Thursday night/Friday morning really is a highlight of the week, especially at the moment. Thanks to all involved and keep up the great work.

[@Wolf21973]

I just realized how Troy Baker has a unique set of ears on him

[@lunaranxiety4589]

That figure behind Nolan is "The Heap" a garbage monster from Spawn. I have that figure on top of my fridge, he holds a note that tells me our trash pickup schedule

[@Benjitsu_]

I played a Metal Gear Solid game Then I watched Escape From New York I had many questions

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

Ben Copyright is different in Japan ;)

[@faisalgill4100]

I smoked weed once and heard whispers in a hotel specifically in room 209 it was weird man i tell you

[@rjspires]

Good to see them going back to a classic. Would love to see them play another co-op beat ‘em up.

[@jasonmcmurtry7812]

I would watch ever episode of you guys messing with telemarketers if u made it into a show.

[@MelodicQuest]

"This snake is 100% solid"

[@RarelyEvenn]

I've heard Troy mention they have been playing The Last of Us? Are they waiting until after Uncharted 2 to post it, or is it members only or something?

[@convex242]

Waiting until after Uncharted 2. To have the series be closer to Last of Us Part II's release.

[@wx_wolverine6309]

@@convex242 Thanks

[@swigzby]

I really hope they got Ashley Johnson as a guest on at least one of those episodes.

[@RarelyEvenn]

@@swigzby Oh man. I'd shit a pineapple.

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

RarelyEvenn Nah bro. They're doing it now.