On this episode of Random Encounter, we have another two GOTY contenders for you! First up is Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the first new Dragon Age in a decade ! After BioWare's last two flops, t...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/10/28/random-encounter-308-the-saga-of-dragon-age/
On this episode of Random Encounter, two first-timers are joining us to chat about two of the year's biggest games! First up, Zek is joined by Zach to rave about Atlus' latest RPG, Metaphor: Re...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/10/14/random-encounter-307-social-links-to-the-past/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to chat about some recent game compilations! Game compilations are not only a fantastic way to re-experience older games, but they also offer exce...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/09/30/random-encounter-306-compiling-the-compilations/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono and Hilary geek out over a fantastic book focusing on the localization of beloved indie RPG, Undertale. Video game localizations have come a long way s...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/09/16/random-encounter-305-legends-of-localization-undertale/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking politics! Well, no, not really, but there are some jokes about politics in here... First up, Izzy has played the first new Mana game since 202...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/09/02/random-encounter-304-czar-of-mana/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about some of video game history's most prolific anthropomorphic animal crimefighters! First up, Jono binge-plays the brand-new remaster of t...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/08/19/random-encounter-303-anthropomorphic-crime-fighting/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re chatting about heisting steam-powered robots and the foggiest post-apocalyptic city you've ever seen. First up, Ben embraces his inner robot pirate ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/08/05/random-encounter-302-a-trip-to-steamy-london-town/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re diving into a magical alpine journey and revisiting a classic RPG. First up, Abe joins us to discuss Dungeons of Hinterberg. This action RPG with Ze...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're celebrating our 300th episode with a special draft! Four years is a long time in the video game industry, so we’re making predictions about what thi...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/07/08/random-encounter-300-draft-to-the-future/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're breaking down all the RPG news from the June 2024 Nintendo Direct and chatting about the recent re-release of Monster Hunter Stories and its sequel! A...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/06/24/random-encounter-299-were-monster-hunting-for-some-nintendo-news/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're all in on Not-E3 2024! For video game fans, this is one of the biggest weekends of the year, with nonstop announcements, trailers, and demos to fill your ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/06/11/random-encounter-298-not-e3-2024-extravaganza/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about the early access release of one of the most anticipated games in recent memory: Hades II. In October 2020, Supergiant Games' roguelike ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/05/27/random-encounter-297-a-return-to-the-underworld-with-hades-ii/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono invites two of the folks behind the recent indie game Lil' Guardsman onto the show to chat about its development. Back in the early days of the pa...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/05/13/random-encounter-296-indie-game-dev-lil-guardsman/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Zach joins the party to chat about the recent spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and the new DLC for Final Fantasy...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/04/29/random-encounter-295-spiritual-successor-chronicle-hundred-heroes/
On this episode of Random Encounter, ex-host Random Greg Delmage returns to share his film expertise while chatting about the new Fallout TV show! Video game adaptations are hot right now, and ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/04/15/random-encounter-294-crawl-out-through-the-fallout-baby/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a game-of-the-year contender and the latest from one of the industry's most visionary indie devs. First up, Izzy is here to chat about Dr...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/04/01/random-encounter-293-dogmatic-dragons/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at two very different kinds of follow-ups to beloved games: a spiritual successor and a fan game. First up, we're talking about a long-awaited...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/03/18/random-encounter-292-the-lord-of-all-unicorns/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're taking a look at a long-running RPG series that has only made sporadic, but noteworthy, appearances here in the West! Mystery Dungeon began as a Drago...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/03/04/random-encounter-291-lets-explore-a-mystery-dungeon/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's finally time to talk about one of the most anticipated "Part 2s" in video game history: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Ever since part 1 of the FFVII remak...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/02/27/random-encounter-290-the-rebirth-of-final-fantasy-vii/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're "cranking" up our game to chat about a farming-centric piece of DLC for a pixel-art action RPG and a rogue-like on a tiny, black-and-white screen. Fir...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/02/19/random-encounter-289-go-east-young-man-and-farm/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a remake of an 18-year-old game and the release of a game that felt like it took 18 years to come out. Since its announcement in 2016, Gran...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/02/05/random-encounter-288-relinked-and-reloaded/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about the latest installment in the Yakuza franchise, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and the indie point-and-click adventure game, Lil' Guard...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/01/23/random-encounter-287-infinite-content/
Welcome to 2024! This year at Random Encounter, we're on the road to episode 300, so let's start the new year right by chatting about some games! First up, Jerry is here to talk about the exper...
On the final 2023 episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about all the games we're excited about that are coming in 2024! At the end of December, RPGFan publishes one of the year's biggest...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/12/26/random-encounter-285-rpgfans-most-anticipated-games-of-2024/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we chat all of the news from the 2024 Game Awards, and delve into two recent indie RPGs. First, The Game Awards came and went faster than the music playing ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/12/11/random-encounter-284-merry-game-awards/
On the next Random Encounter, we delve into the vibrant worlds of Super Mario RPG and Persona 5 Tactica, and tackle the complex issue of redemption arcs in game publishing. First, Caitlin unpac...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/11/27/random-encounter-283-super-mario-rpg-is-back/
On the next Random Encounter, we're taking a deep dive into Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and Dave the Diver! First, Jono discovers the yaku...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/11/13/random-encounter-282-like-a-fisherman/
On the next Random Encounter, we're exploring the narrative horror depths of World of Horror and the deep strategic and colorful layers of Wargroove 2. First, Bob Richardson will guide us throu...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/10/30/random-encounter-281-world-of-war-doggos/
On this week’s Random Encounter, Zach steps in as your host to guide us through RPGFan’s 25th-anniversary special, Revisiting RPGFan Games of the Year: Bracket Battle . Joining Zach are Audra...
On this week's Random Encounter, we're diving into a piece of DLC that redeems one of gaming's biggest disappointments, a Souls-like that cannot tell a lie, and a classic celebrating its 30th ann...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/10/02/random-encounter-279-we-cannot-tell-a-lie/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're delving into two recent farm-sim RPGs, exploring if they bring anything new to the genre. First, Niki takes us through the remaster/remake of the classic ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/09/18/random-encounter-278-the-farm-show/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're blasting off to new galaxies and sailing through enchanted seas with two of the most anticipated RPGs of 2023! First, Noah navigates the cosmic expanses o...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/09/04/random-encounter-277-sea-of-starfield/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're diving into the realms of fantasy and musical adventure! First, Abe takes on the epic challenge of reviewing Baldur's Gate III, the long-awaited CRPG sequ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/08/21/random-encounter-276-epic-fantasy-with-a-musical-interlude/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're stepping into the wrestling ring and exploring an anti-RPG! First, Neal gets into his tights and fights for the title with WrestleQuest, a pixel RPG that ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/08/07/random-encounter-275-a-wrestlequest-cage-match-with-24-killers/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're looking at a lost Nintendo game, and what might become one of the greatest RPG soundtracks of all time. If you are from the West, you may not have heard o...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/07/24/random-encounter-274-i-met-this-perfectly-marvelous-game/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're finally breaking free of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , Not-E3, and Final Fantasy XVI ! Time to talk about some (other) games! First up, Audr...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/07/10/random-encounter-273-master-podcaster-archives-trails-into-random/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're talking about Final Fantasy XVI ! It's been six years since the last numbered Final Fantasy game, but the wait is finally over, and Final Fantasy XVI has ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/06/26/random-encounter-272-finally-we-have-final-fantasy-xvi/
On this week's Random Encounter, it's all about Not-E3! If you're a video game fan, Not-E3 week is like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween all rolled into one! Though a few shows are still comi...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/06/12/random-encounter-271-not-e3-2023-extravaganza/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're seeing the beginnings of the Not-E3 season! If you're a video game fan, it's getting close to the most wonderful time of the year! There are slightly unde...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/05/29/random-encounter-270-the-first-stirrings-of-not-e3/
On this Saturday's emergency Random Encounter, we're discussing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We've assembled a panel of three people who loved Breath of the Wild, one who liked it...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/05/20/random-encounter-269-aint-nobody-crying-in-this-kingdom/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're talking about two highly anticipated sequels (although one is slightly more anticipated than the other). First up, Jono and Mike share their initial impre...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/05/15/random-encounter-268-a-latte-to-the-past/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're talking about a highly anticipated piece of DLC and a very highly anticipated remake (that we were never quite sure we would EVER see)! First up is Caitli...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/05/08/random-encounter-267-advancing-onto-the-burning-shores/
On this week's Random Encounter, we're looking at two games (technically, 11 games) that bring us fully into cyberspace! First, Peter downloads his thoughts on the new visual novel based on Dis...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/04/24/random-encounter-266-welcome-to-cyberspace/
On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re talking about two games that, frankly, we can’t believe exist. Many of us expect certain game series to “stay in their lane.” Mega Man is a plat...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/04/10/random-encounter-265-the-games-that-shouldnt-be/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking about how to introduce your children to video games, specifically RPGs. We’re far away from the 1980s, back when most parents saw video ga...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/03/27/random-encounter-264-parental-guidance-is-advised/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're diving into some recent non-RPG Final Fantasy spin-offs! First up, we have the first console entry in the long-running Final Fantasy rhythm game serie...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/03/13/random-encounter-263-were-feeling-the-theatrhythm/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two big recent RPGs, Octopath Traveler II and Like a Dragon: Ishin! When the original Octopath Traveler came out in 2018, we'd never seen...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/02/27/random-encounter-262-we-walk-many-paths-at-least-8/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're digging into all the news from the Feb 2023 Nintendo Direct! Here at RPGFan, we look forward to Nintendo Directs like children look forward to Santa C...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/02/13/random-encounter-261-nintendo-direct-engage/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two games: one controversial, one not! Square Enix's recent release, Forspoken, had a rough ride during its development, and it doesn't ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/01/30/random-encounter-260-is-forspoken-really-all-that-bad/
On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel REALLY gets into talking about Marvel Comics and music! A surprise hit of 2022 was Marvel's Midnight Suns. Audra recently reviewed the supernatura...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/01/16/random-encounter-259-marvel-talk/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two awesome RPGs released at the tail end of 2022. First up, Caitlin talks about her experience with the retro-indie JRPG, Chained Echoe...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/01/02/random-encounter-258-front-echoes/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about the games we're most excited about in 2023! Each and every December, RPGFan publishes one of the year's biggest features: a look ahead a...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/12/19/random-encounter-257-rpgfans-most-anticipated-games-of-2023/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're catching up on some of the biggest and best RPGs over the last few weeks and months. First, Niki walks us through the bug-laden fields of Pokémon Sca...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/12/05/256-end-of-2022-review-roundup/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono and Michael Sollosi team up to speak with the gang behind Zeboyd Games about their latest title: This Way Madness Lies! Robert Boyd and William Stiernb...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about asexual representation in video games. A few weeks ago, RPGFan published a feature by our own Caitlin Argyros, focusing on asexual chara...
http://www.rpgfan.com/2022/11/06/random-encounter-254-asexual-characters-in-rpgs/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono and GC are taking a comprehensive look at Yakuza/Like a Dragon! Every now and then, RPGFan publishes a game primer to help newcomers get into a new ser...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/10/24/random-encounter-253-yakuza-encounter/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's Random Book Club again! Here at RPGFan, we love our JRPGs: Tales, Trials, and everything in between. But to understand where the genre came from, we ne...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/10/03/random-encounter-252-random-book-club-fight-magic-items/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're tackling one of the biggest news weeks in recent memory! First up, we're discussing the recent Nintendo Direct, speculating about the big Zelda: Tears...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/09/19/random-encounter-251-yakuza-no-more/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono is, once again, tempted to play Final Fantasy XIV! With the release of the 6.2 patch of FFXIV, Mike is taking up the torch to try and convince Jono to ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/09/05/random-encounter-250-temptation-thy-name-is-final-fantasy-xiv/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're going virtual! First, Caitlin examines the origins of a virtual band in the music biopic game, We Are OFK. Then, Brian steps into a virtual fantasy wo...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/08/22/random-encounter-249-rpgfan-is-a-ofk/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're going handheld with two highly anticipated RPGs for the Nintendo Switch... First, Izzy digs into the HD-2D remake of the classic Super Famicom/Super N...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/08/08/random-encounter-248-switch-rpg-roundup/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's Random Book Club time! Do you know what we love almost as much as video games? Books ABOUT video games! Bitmap Books just released their third edition ...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about the joy of hunting monsters! First, the panel chats about the RPGs and adventure games that caught their attention in the highly-anticip...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/07/11/random-encounter-246-246-the-sun-also-monster-hunter-rises/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about sequels and demos! Zach chats about his time with AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative, the new sequel to the beloved "mystery...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/06/27/random-encounter-245-sequels-and-the-rpgfans-who-love-them/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's Not-E3 time! Even though the illustrious gaming show is skipping a year, that doesn't mean there isn't a ridiculous amount of gaming news to sift throu...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/06/14/random-encounter-244-not-e3-extravaganza/
On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel breaks down everything they’ve played over the last few weeks! Caitlin survives her first experience with the children of the night in Vampire: ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/05/30/random-encounter-243-vampire-fighter-2/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about some of the best games we've played so far in May! As one of the biggest fans of the Suikoden series at RPGFan, Zach relished the oppo...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/05/16/random-encounter-242-to-rogue-or-not-to-rogue/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time for some indie goodness down on the farm! Tarah makes her first appearance on the podcast, talking about the retro farm-sim Bit Orchard: Animal Va...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/05/02/random-encounter-241-farming-for-dlc/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're taking a page from Retro Encounter and talking about some of our favorite games of the past! Tyler is here to talk about his recent feature "So You Wa...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/04/18/random-encounter-240-xenoblade-chrono-icles/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s tabletop RPGs, farms, and Zelda-likes. Oh my! Neal returns to Random to talk about the recent Borderlands spinoff, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Brian s...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/04/04/random-encounter-239-rpgfans-in-wonderland/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's pure chaos as the panel walks Jono through their thoughts on some of the latest RPGs! Making their first appearance on the show, Izzy is here to break ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/03/21/random-encounter-238-project-chaotic-chaos/
On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel looks back to the golden age of RPGs with the Pixel Remasters of Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI! We tackled the first three entries in the Pixel Rema...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/03/07/random-encounter-237-first-fantasies-ii-iv/
On this emergency episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about a game that has every RPG fan buzzing: Elden Ring! The latest Souls-like masterpiece from the wizards at FromSoftware, Elden R...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/02/28/random-encounter-236-fromergency-elden-ring-episode/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two games that take place in very different types of open worlds! First up, Caitlin walks us through the expansive open world of Horizon...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/02/21/random-encounter-235-a-whole-new-open-world/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to pull out our pencil-and-paper Pokédex because we're going back to when Pokémon ruled the Earth! Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the latest entry ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/02/07/random-encounter-234-gotta-catch-em-all-or-theyll-eat-you/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to look at some of the best games of the previous year! RPGFan has released our annual Games of the Year feature , and this week, we're taking a d...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/01/24/random-encounter-233-the-best-rpgs-of-2021/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're doing a little bit of cleanup! Some super interesting games were released at the very end of 2021, and we have some folks who played them! Audra is he...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2022/01/10/random-encounter-232-the-neverending-story-of-our-backlogs/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're taking a look in our crystal ball to preview the games of 2022! Every December, RPGFan publishes an extensive feature focusing on the games we're most...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/12/27/random-encounter-231-looking-forward-to-2022/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's awards night! The Game Awards 2021 were last Thursday, and so was our recording date! The resulting episode? Pure chaos! Jono, Brian, and Niki try to...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/12/13/random-encounter-230-its-awards-night/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg is back! Greg and Jono reunite for Thanksgiving (despite both of them being Canadian) to talk about the fun of Final Fantasy-themed battle royales (Fin...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/11/29/random-encounter-229-giving-thanks/
On this episode of Random Encounter, our panel descends deep into Dracula's Castle to deliver their thoughts about the recent Castlevania Advance Collection. Between 2001 and 2003, Konami relea...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/11/15/random-encounter-228-positional-whipping/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're dipping our toes into some games highly inspired by the 80s and 90s! Abe is here to talk about the surprisingly excellent Marvel's Guardians of the Ga...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/11/01/random-encounter-227-a-little-slice-of-the-80s-and-90s/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talkin' Tales! RPGFan's recent feature "So You Want to Get Into the Tales Series..." took a deep dive into dozens of Tales games to help you find your...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/10/18/random-encounter-226-tales-of-rpgfantasia/
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's the latest Yakuza Encounter! Jono is super excited to dive into the newest spinoff Yakuza game, Lost Judgment, with Caitlin, and learn more about otome g...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/10/04/random-encounter-225-judgment-soiree/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Abe takes two trips to Eastern Europe for the reviews of Black Book and Chernobylite, Pete takes a trip back in time to experience the glories (???) of the 3D...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/09/20/random-encounter-224-demons-of-folklore-and-radiation/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono tells us that he and the gang are taking a trip down to the lake to gossip about their new boyfriends/weapons. And by that, we assume he means that they'...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/09/06/random-encounter-223-a-trip-with-the-boyfriend-to-the-lake/
On this episode of Random Encounter, our panel discusses if The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword can be redeemed on the Switch, if NieR Recarnation can convince Alana to like gacha games, and how t...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/08/26/random-encounter-222-lost-in-the-linear-woods/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we discuss the release of the Pixel Remaster NES-era Final Fantasy games! Brian is delving into the origins of the series with the first Final Fantasy, Audra ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/08/14/random-encounter-221-first-fantasies/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're discussing some of July's hottest releases! Zach is looking into the past and future in Cris Tales, Cory is hunting some Monsties in Monster Hunter Stor...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/07/30/random-encounter-220-tales-stories-and-fables/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we bring in a pinch hitter! While your usual hosts take a break, we have some interviews from LudoNarraCon 2021 that went down back in April. Eva Padilla was ...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/07/21/random-encounter-219-bonus-interviews-with-eva-padilla-pt-1/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we pore over the gorgeous book recently released from Bitmap Books, A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games with Hilary and Steph. Greg has returned to Legend...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we sum all the various game shows that took place over the course of, well, "E3 Season." So many reveals, more details, and plenty of surprises! Ups, downs, a...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/06/22/random-encounter-217-tis-the-season-for-new-gaming/
On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg and Jono pull together an emergency panel cause it's E3! We have no idea how the show's going to shape up this year, but we're gonna' speculate over what...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/06/05/random-encounter-216-e3-2021-whatre-we-gonna-get/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we gathered the crew to talk about takin' sweet pics of our favourite Pokemon! That's right, New Pokemon Snap is all kinds of delightful and RPG-adjacent, wh...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/05/31/random-encounter-215-cute-fire-bunnies-and-sexy-bunny-boys/
On this episode of Random Encounter, folks have been playing games! Shocking, right? But for reals, one of the big games this week is Monster Hunter Rise , and Sollosi has been happily hunting al...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we get to talk about some remasters and a re-release! Originally out in 2018, Hero U has made its way to the Switch, and Hilary got her glorious quest on! Whi...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/05/01/random-encounter-213-re-seeing-you/
On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel comes together to talk about Square Enix's latest offering, Outriders , that Abe's reviewing for the site. Meanwhile, Caitlin has enthusiastically j...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/04/18/random-encounter-212-fast-and-furious-or-slow-and-steady/
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’ve got a panel talkin’ about nothing new but some things new to us. Most of us are still journeying through Bravely Default II ! Nicholas got through Y...
https://www.rpgfan.com/2021/04/03/random-encounter-211-shakin-it-up/
On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel talks about what they've been playing lately and then dives into some RPGs with underlined titles (mostly.) The Project Triangle Strategy demo is p...
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we bring on a couple of RPGFan staff to discuss ethnic diversity and representation in games, and what that's meant to them over the years. It's a tough topic...
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On this episode of Random Encounter, a whole new set of voices join our hosts to discuss the rest of the Best of the Year 2020 feature! Some new staff and special guests get into the various cate...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we look back at the best of 2020 in conjunction with the written feature of the same theme! The panel largely discusses the big contenders: Final Fantasy VII ...
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On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg and Jono are stalling for time! We kid. Greg's been playing the newly launched Ocean's Heart, having a great time adventuring in this Legend of Zelda-lik...
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we break into 2021! We've got a few panelists chatting about some of their favourite releases of last year. Alana's been trying to catch up with some popular ...
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On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono has braved the wastes of Appalachia in Fallout 76 and, well, it's not as bad as it once was. Despite not expecting to get into it so soon, Greg has been ...
On this episode of Random Encounter, it's just Greg and Jono talkin' about some games of (relative) yore! Greg wrapped up on the stellar Horizon Zero Dawn and shares his final thoughts. This mean...
On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg and Quinton discuss their adventures in the latest Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, The Crown Tundra, which has proven to be a solid addition to the game. J...
On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg continues his clicking in Torchlight III but seems ready to wrap it up. He has also been trudging through The Crown Tundra with his pokémon a bit, but h...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we're on video ! That's right, you can see the faces (if you want) of some of your RPGFan podcast hosts on this special 200th episode! We take a look back...
On this episode of Random Encounter, well, a few things happened! Greg's pretty excited about his time with the recently released Star Renegades, so here's hoping you are too! Quinton's a newcome...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we talk about the news from both Microsoft and Sony, as well as our hype for FFXVI's reveal! Greg chats about his adventures in Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronic...
On this episode of Random Encounter, the panelists assemble to talk music! Yes, Rhythm Encounter is back and we're here to share in some of the love! Greg, Jono, and Mike have picked 3 albums fro...
On this episode of Random Encounter, Hilary needs you to know that Iron Danger is great and you should probably play it! After the Nintendo Indie showcase, Raji: An Ancient Epic caught Hilary's a...
On this episode of Random Encounter we find out about Mario's latest RPG adventure, Paper Mario: The Origami King from Tooker. Necrobarista spins a beautiful yarn and looks great doing it, and Za...
On this episode of Random Encounter we talk about how Pokemon Sword & Shield's DLC Isle of Armor brings some new elements to the title for Peter and Gwen to dish about! Tooker adventured in the d...
On this episode of Random Encounter: Jono jumped back to the 90s to solve puzzles and crimes in Murder By Numbers! Greg finally adventured in Link's Awakening playing the Switch remake! CrossCode...
On this episode of Random Encounter: Staff members sat down for a special Pride Month episode all about queerness and RPGs! Topics include the community, our first encounters with LGBTQ+ media, a...
On this episode of Random Encounter: Everyone weighs in on their fave bits from the PS5 reveal event! The Outer Worlds has hit the Switch in Tooker's hot hands, but does it hold up? Jono wants to...
On this episode of Random Encounter: We got news on Paper Mario: The Origami King and our bodies are ready to be folded into this new adventure! Bug Fables definitely takes some notes from Paper ...
On this episode of Random Encounter: The gang picks up their jaws and discuss the Unreal 5 PS5 tech demo! There was also that XBox Series X presentation that happened, too. Pete's been plugging...
ON THIS EPISODE OF RANDOM ENCOUNTER: the remake of Trials of Mana is here and Greg got into it with gusto! Sakura Wars is anime, and anime anime anime Nathan anime'd! Neal partakes of an 80s afte...
We have been wanting it, and now we're playing it! Alana and Jo dish on FFVII Remake for us. Jono's wrapped things up with Bravely Default and is ready to move onto the next! Indie retro-style R...
On this episode of Random Encounter: Jono wraps up on his Yakuza experiences with Judgment. That's all... FOR NOW! Tyler is here to regale us with his tales from Dragon Quest XI S, to tell us h...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - everyone on the episode has played the FFVIIR Demo, so we wanna' talk about it! - Greg got into the Trials of Mana Demo in anticipation of its coming releas...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Shadowbringers 5.2 has dropped since someone last said "FFXIV", so Mike's here to discuss it! - Stoneshard, by dev Hypetrain, has gotten Greg on its hypetra...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg manages to find his way of the dungeon in Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls long enough to talk about it! - Jono has been kicking, punching, and singin...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Nathan has gone back to Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE now that it's on Switch, and so far, the port holds up! - The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics just...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg tried out the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX demo, reveling in its sweetness! - Pete has immersed himself in Harebrained Scheme's latest expans...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Our panelists cover the last of this years awards! - It's mostly Cold Steel III and Shadowbringers from this point on, but so much good stuff came to us in ...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Our panelists cover the next few categories in this year's awards! - As before, we maybe didn't all play everything (too many games), but we all have though...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Our panelists cover the first few categories in this years awards - Some of the games we got to play, others we really want to, and a few aren't even on our...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Talkin' bout Trails and FFXIV news! - What did we love about 2019? - What do we resolve to game with in 2020? - What are our wildest hopes for next year!? -...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Jono experienced Romancing SaGa 3, reviewed it, and you should probably hear him discuss it. - SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays is a mouthful to say, but K...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - After a wait of almost 2 decades, Shenmue III picks up without missing a beat for Alana! - Cope Island: Adrift deals with the feels as Greg explores its int...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Caitlin spent a lot of time with Trails of Cold Steel III and has plenty to say about it (almost all good!) - If you didn't read his review, then Jono is he...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Nathan's been playing GameFreak's latest, Little Town Hero and isn't quite sure where it sits! - Greg finishes off Monster Hunter World: Iceborne strong and...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Mark talks Link's Awakening for Switch! - Greg talks Monster Hunter World: Iceborne! - Jo has hopped into the "definitive version" of Dragon Quest XI! - Mar...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg gets into the first big expansion for Moonlighter, Between Dimensions! - Pete gushes over Star Traders: Frontiers and how it does so much right for an ...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - We all talk about Nintendo Direct news! So many RPGs! - FFVIII Remaster is shaping up nicely for Jo's first time, and Leona's loving the revisit. - Nathan r...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Dragon Quest Builders 2 is out and everyone (but Greg :( ) is playing it! - What Greg IS playing is Undertale. FINALLY. - There is also some talk of FFXIV a...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Mike and Greg gab about Trials of Mana (some more!) - Joe goes in a bit deeper on Persona Q2 - Caitlin's been knee-deep in Shadowbringers and Mike still has...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Those of us who weren't at E3 briefly talk about our favourite surprises. - Greg mentioned Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest that one time, but ac...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Corey and Zach make their Random debut! - long time staff and friends get the rare opportunity to hang in the same room! - The RPGFan staff in attendance ch...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Caitlin talks about her adventures in The Legend of Heroes series as she anticipates Trails of Cold Steel III! - Mike's gotten back into FFXIV, so naturally...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg, Hilary, and new to Random Encounter, Lucy, comment, speculate, and reminisce in the wake of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer that just dropped Thu...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Mike returns to the world of Eorzea by resubbing to FFXIV, finishes Octopath Traveler (Tressa rules, btw), and briefly chats about Ys: The Oath in Felghana....
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Peter dishes on what is finally the final Final Fantasy XV DLC, Episode Ardyn and its dashing pro-antagonist. - For its 20th anniversary, the Atelier series...
- Greg and Caitlin talk about the games they've been playing recently. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gives Greg a much-needed break from Left Alive (more on that later), Caitlin recentl...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Caitlin tells us about the troubled launch of Anthem. Is there any hope for a comeback from BioWare? - Greg, Caitlin, and Mike talk about the newly revealed...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Caitlin catches up on two excellent 2018 RPGs, God of War and Octopath Traveler, and also checks out The Division 2 beta. - Greg tells us about all the good...
After our smashing Games of the Year episode, we're back to our regularly scheduled RPG talk, helmed by the ebullient Greg Delmage! On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg and Caitlin chat ab...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - It's our annual Games of the Year episode! Join four of RPGFan's enthusiastic editors as we discuss the site's awards for the best RPGs of 2018. Don't forge...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - It's our final show of 2018! The core trio of Derek, Caitlin, and Greg get together for a leisurely chat on what we've been playing over the past few weeks,...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - The beloved casts of Persona 3 and Persona 5 take to the stage in a pair of all-new dancing games! We briefly check in with Nathan to see how they fare. - T...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - We've got a glut of new features headed to RPGFan this holiday season, including Top 20 lists, video content, and hot takes on the hottest RPGs from...an ei...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Like a bolt from the blue, Toby Fox teased and released his first follow-up to Undertale with only 24 hours of warning. Deltarune took us all by surprise. (...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Did Derek lose two days of his life playing Timespinner, or did he perform his own quantum leap? Fenner backs up his rambling adoration for this new-but-ret...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - It's a full house as former Random Encounter hosts Rob Steinman and Stephen Meyerink return (alongside veteran Caitlin Argyros) as special guests to discuss...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 just received its final piece of pre-expansion DLC, adding Elma from Xenoblade Chronicles X to the Blade roster. Derek's got the deta...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - It's the beefy Octopath Traveler discussion you've been waiting for! We're careful not to spoil any of the storyline, but be warned that there are some mild...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg is back from making a movie and gallivanting in Paris (you know, just a regular couple of weeks for a star such as he) and he's here to talk up two gam...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - E3 2018 has come and gone. We wrap up our final thoughts on the show with some input from the folks who couldn't attend the show in person. - Octopath Trave...
RPGFan is back from E3 2018, and we've got a lot to talk about. Cyberpunk 2077, Kingdom Hearts III, Dragon Quest XI, and more! Join our talented crew as they discuss the best RPGs they saw and pl...
On this special episode of Random Encounter, five of RPGFan's fantastic ladies convene for a chat about all things RPG, including a deep dive into their personal histories with our genre of choic...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Steph and Greg share final thoughts on The Alliance Alive and The Swords of Ditto. - The crew gets into a discussion about character customization by way of...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - The Dad Game strikes back: Our God of War discussion comes to a close (for now) as we touch once more upon its themes and how they resonate (or don't) with ...
On this episode of Random Encounter: - The critical consensus for God of War is glowing, but are its themes universally resonant? - Fenner takes us on a rocket ship ride to Diaries of a Spaceport...
On this episode of Random Encounter: -Rob may have departed the show, but his spirit (and rage) lives on. -Sollosi makes an enemy into a friend in the season finale of Batman: The Enemy Within an...
On this episode of Random Encounter: -Ni no Kuni 2 does not disappoint. -Kiryu beats up a lot of people in Yakuza 6. -The Silver Case puts out some questionable content. -And Rob retires from RPG...
On this episode of Random Encounter: -Monster Hunter world is dissected. -We debate the merits of remakes (namely Secret of Mana and Shadow of the Colossus). -Wait, there's another Batman Telltal...
2017 is now the past and it's time to start getting excited for 2018. In what's become a tradition here at Random Encounter, we take a brief break to look back at the past year in RPGs and then r...
On this episode of Random Encounter: -Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is dissected. -We give some initial thoughts on the Lost Sphear demo on the Nintendo Switch. -Derek tries to convince everyone that Ro...
The latest installment of the Danganronpa series has proven to be a bit controversial given its explosive ending, so we're going to try something new with Random Encounter. In order to avoid ruin...
On this episode of Random Encounter: -Everyone is excited to hear about the return of Valkyria Chronicles. -Caitlin regales us with tales from the frozen lands of Horizon Zero Dawn. -Rob confirms...
On this episode of Random Encounter: -Mike talks about South Park: The Fractured But Whole. -Derek tries to explain the history of .hack//G.U. -Rob constantly tries to derail the podcast since he...
On this episode of Random Encounter: -Derek discusses his complicated relationship with Chaos;Child. -Rob tries to articulate his feelings on the opening of Danganronpa V3. -Caitlin argues that w...
On this episode of Random Encounter: -Alana and Derek discuss the despair of Danganronpa V3. -Caitlin tries to convince Rob that Destiny 2 is worth his time. -Everyone loves the Octopath Traveler...
This is another of our more random episodes of Random Encounter, but that gives us a chance to talk about a ton of games. We've got Pyre, Ever Oasis, Tokyo Xanadu, Miitopia, Final Fantasy XII and...
We've obviously got to talk about Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, so that's what you're going to hear about for the vast majority of this episode of Random Encounter. Derek, Caitlin and Steph ...
While our friends up north are partying away, we thought it was a good idea to check in and see what everyone's been playing post E3. It's probably one of the most random episode of Random Encoun...
Coming to you from a hotel room cramped with too many tired people, it's the RPGFan E3 2017 podcast! Listen as we take you through our thoughts on this year's show as well as our exciting award s...
Following some Fire Emblem Echoes and Surge talk, it's off to the hallowed E3 hype discussion. What are we excited to see at this year's trade show? Can we expect any news on the Final Fantasy VI...
Well, this one kinda came out of nowhere! The podcast crew is absolutely gushing about Prey, but what exactly makes this game so darn exciting? After that, we've got to discuss The Caligula Effec...
It's finally time to talk about Persona 5. In the interest of spoilers, we've included some timestamps in case you don't want to hear about specifics. After that, we've got a little Cosmic Star H...
It's a little early to start talking about Persona 5, so instead we're going to focus on Mass Effect Andromeda this week. After that, we've got some (brief) impressions of the latest DLC for Dark...
The Nintendo Switch is here, and the Random Encounter crew have some pretty positive impressions so far. After that, we move on to a long discussion about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
So, is Nintendo's mobile strategy paying off in Fire Emblem Heroes? Did Rob finally come around on Nioh? Did Michael kill all the metal slimes in Dragon Quest VIII? Can Derek hate a Digimon game ...
Well, we obviously have to talk about the Nintendo Switch, right? After that, we dig into Tales of Berseria, Dragon Quest VIII and Yakuza 0. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Derek Heemsbergen and Cait...
2016 has come and gone, and it's time to take our annual look at the year in RPGs. From Dragon Quest Builders to Tokyo Mirage Sessions, we run through all of the big releases this year before tak...
Most of the crew had a chance to finish Final Fantasy XV, so we're going to wrap up our thoughts without going into spoiler territory (though you should skip ahead to minute 45 if you're really c...
We're not screwing around this week. Join us as we talk about a game many of us have been waiting nearly a decade for. Final Fantasy XV is here! Enjoy! Featuring: Robert Steinman, Caitlin Argyros...
Of course we have to talk about Pokemon Sun and Moon, but we've also got some final thoughts on all of those Dragon Quest games that have come out recently, some objections with Ace Attorney, and...
We've got a treat for you today, folks! Brian Heins, game director of the upcoming Tyranny, found time in his busy schedule to join host Robert Steinman to talk about the next game from Obsidian ...
Well, we certainly have a lot of Dragon Quest to talk about. We've got Dragon Quest Builders, and a little more Dragon Quest VII, but there's also some pretty big news going on with Final Fantasy...
It's been a while, so hopefully we haven't forgotten how to podcast! We've got Deus Ex: Mankind Divided to augment, Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse to negotiate, and Dragon Quest VII to, uh, que...
Yep, we have to talk about the Final Fantasy XV delay. After that, we wander a bit with Shiren, Derek and Caitlin go nuts for Trails of Cold Steel 2, we do our best Batman impressions, and Peter ...
It's way too hot outside, so grab your favorite frosty beverage and join the crew of Random Encounter as we try to survive the insane summer heat. We've got (more!) Final Fantasy XIV, Shiren the ...
Yay, we get to finally talk about Zero Time Dilemma! But don't worry, faithful listeners, as we won't be spoiling any of the mystery for you. We've also got The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine, Tokyo M...
With E3 2016 in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a breath, drink some scotch (the preferred drink of RPGFan), and try to assess everything that happened. From Zelda to God of War to Person...
Let's talk about our backlog a bit before the inevitable E3 hype. We've got Valkyria Chronicles HD, Romancing Saga 2, Wild Arms 3, and some Shin Megami Tensei to gush over before we try to contai...
We should probably focus on all of the crazy news over the past few weeks, huh? After a brief talk about the ending to Danganronpa 2 (don't worry, no spoilers), we do our best to take apart the a...
Another week of way too many games to talk about, friends. We've got Bravely Second, Nioh, Severed and The Banner Saga 2, along with a number of quick thoughts on titles in our individual backlog...
Quick, get in the car! No time to explain! We have to breakdown the most recent Final Fantasy XV announcements, talk about why we're not covering Hyper Light Drifter, complain about coop problems...
Time to sharpen your swords and drink some caffeine to help your reflexes, friends. We've got Salt and Sanctuary and Dark Souls III to test your might, some Steins;Gate to properly investigate, N...
Spring is just around the corner, and we're starting to get excited for all the potential news and rumors that start this time of year right before E3. We've got a Nintendo Direct to dissect, som...
No time to dawdle, there's games to talk about! We've got Firewatch, XCOM 2, Project Setsuna, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. Oh, and we really need to talk about the Fallout 4 DLC plans and lam...
The New Year is upon us, and the Random Encounter crew has lots to say about the latest releases. Everyone seems super pleased with Trails of Cold Steel, Rob (despite some rage here and there) ap...
With 2015 firmly in the rearview mirror, it's time to think about everything we've seen over the past twelve months. Of course, this also gives us a chance to talk about what all we're looking fo...
We're back with our last regular episode of 2015, and of course we're going to talk about Xenoblade Chronicles X and The Old Hunters expansion for Bloodborne. Oh, and there's that whole Final Fan...
Well, we definitely need to talk about Fallout 4, so take a break from playing to find out what the crew of Random Encounter thinks of Bethesda's latest. After that, Rob chats about his time with...
Well, we finally made it to 100 episodes. Take a second to breathe that in, folks. What better way to celebrate than to keep doing the same damn thing we've always done! Rob tries his best to kee...
Kept you waiting, huh? We certainly have a lot to talk about this week, starting with catching up on the games everyone's been playing. Rob got a chance to beat Witcher 3, Caitlin gushes over Unt...
Well, this might be one of the craziest episodes we've ever had. Not only is it a massive crew of podcasters this week, but we've also got an insane number of topics. Of course we have to talk ab...
The summer calm gives our crew a chance to catch their breath and look at their backlog. Rob talks about the latest updates to The Witcher 3 and Diablo 3, Caitlin nearly persuades everyone to rep...
E3 is firmly in the rearview mirror, so now we can finally get back to business. Derek and Stephen gush about Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, Rob tries to convey the utter weirdness of Lisa: The ...
Sorry to keep you waiting! E3 is behind us, and now the crew gets together to talk about all of the craziness of this year's show. From the Final Fantasy VII remake to Fallout 4, we give you our ...
Geralt rides into the podcast, and everyone has a ton to say about The Witcher 3. Following that, the gang engages in some discussion about sexuality, gender, race and whole bunch of hot button i...
The gang gives some final Bloodborne impressions (we promise!), Michael talks some Oreshika, Stephen does his best to convince Rob to buy Pillars of Eternity, and then everyone weighs in on the i...
Yeah, we're going to talk a lot about Bloodborne. You knew this was coming, so sit back and enjoy. Oh, and we also have some Final Fantasy Type-0 HD to talk about, too. Featuring: Robert Steinman...
Man, March is going to be crazy! The whole crew is filled with anticipation (hence the title), and it's proving rather difficult to keep their hype in check. Still, we have some cool stuff to tal...
Jeez, there are almost too many games to talk about this week. We've got Citizens of Earth, Criminal Girls, Darkest Dungeon, Ghost Song, Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., and a little Brandish to keep you w...
2015 is upon us, and we're certainly excited about all of the amazing looking RPGs to come. Before we board the hype train, however, we talk about some gaming trends and whether or not we actuall...
Rob talks about the hardships of dragon hunting, Derek describes the keys to the sphere grid in Final Fantasy X International, and Stephen expands on the virtues of Dungeonmans. Oh, and there's a...
The gang gets right to business with Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Stephen goes gaga over Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, and Derek shares his thoughts on Tales of Hearts R. Featuring: Robert ...
We've got a big one for y'all this week. The gang talks about Lords of the Fallen, Valkyria Chronicles, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Freedom Wars and Fantasy Life. Be sure to stay tuned after the reg...
Kyle vanishes while playing The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Stephen defends mobile games with Terra Battle, strategy is discussed in Legend of Grimrock 2, and the gang all plead for a re-release o...
Derek talks about Persona 4: Arena Ultimax and Curtain Call (I'm not writing Theatrhythm... dammit!), Stephen takes us through Natural Doctrine while Rob guides us around Wasteland 2, and then th...
Rob discusses the finer points of adventure games with The Walking Dead and Shadowgate, Derek steals clothes in Akiba's Trip, and Stephen talks about Sword Art Online and a lot of other games. Fe...
Dave tries to convey the awesomeness of Divinity: Original Sin, Stephen boards the hype train for Destiny, Rob hates Dark Souls II (wait, what?), and listener questions are answered. Featuring: R...
The guys talk about the glory of the Steam Summer Sale, Derek discusses the merits of Atelier Rorona Plus, and Stephen tries his best to explain just what the hell Destiny is. Featuring: Robert S...
For the first time ever, Random Encounter comes to you live from E3! Join the editors of RPGFan as they fight off sleep deprivation to talk about the glitz, glamour and majesty of the world's lar...
The gang talks some Transistor, Derek tries to convey the weirdness of Drakengard 3, Wastleand 2 gets some love, and everyone gets excited for E3 2014. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerin...
Stephen plays some Persona 3 and Dark Souls II, Derek enjoys a little Child of Light, and Rob gets giddy over potential E3 announcements. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heems...
Derek's been making babies and playing some old Final Fantasy games, while Stephen and Rob have been (what else?) playing Diablo. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen Q...
Stephen recounts his time in South Park, Derek explains how to pronounce Atelier, and Rob spends far too much time talking about Dark Souls II. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink, Derek...
Kyle talks about the time he killed a man for a job in Bravely Default, Derek saves the world while trying to make sense of the story in Lightning Returns, and Stephen and Rob spend some time tes...
Rob learns how to pronounce Ys, Stephen plays a game that might have to change its title for some asinine reason, and Derek gets all nostalgic and whistles a lot. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Step...
The new year is upon us, so join the crew of Random Encounter as we dive into some of our expectations and predictions for the new year. Will Dragon Age III disappoint? What about Final Fantasy X...
Kept you waiting, huh? We're had a heck of a time trying to get another recording together, but we've got an awesome show for y'all to make up for it. We've got lots of games to talk about, inclu...
This might be our most tangent-filled episode ever. Talking about The Wolf Among Us leads to a discussion on narrative and player choice, and then Derek tells us all about Pokemon eugenics. There...
Rob got to play Dark Souls II. We don't have to say much else, do we? Oh, uh, Derek got to play some Zelda and Stephen played more Type-0, but we know why you're here. Praise the Sun! Featuring: ...
A brief discussion on Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX leads to some talk of how gaming has changed over the years. Derek follows that up with some (more!) Etrian Odyssey and news to round out the sho...
The summer draws to a close, but there's more than enough awesome gaming to go around. Derek and Stephen continue their journey through the lands of Eorzea, Rob gets in touch with his inner tacti...
No rest for the wicked this summer. We've got lots of new releases to talk about, including Shin Megami Tensei IV, Dragon's Crown, and Tales of Xillia. Rob and Stephen are lost (again) in Skyrim,...
Beat the summer heat and join the cast for a quality discussion on character classes. How do we decide which class to play in a video game? Why does Stephen always have to choose a magic user? Wi...
Join the cast of Random Encounter for some summer gaming fun! We've got some very positive impressions of Final Fantasy XIV, more love to hand out to Virtue's Last Reward, a little Project X Zone...
E3 2013 was surely one of the best years in recent memory for our beloved genre(s), and we have an absolute avalanche of things to discuss in our latest and greatest wrap-up show ever. The announ...
It's the most wonderful time of the year! We've got our special Pre-E3 show and lots to talk about. What are we most excited about? What's going to happen with the new consoles? Do we have any cr...
We decided to take a break from the usual new release talk and focus on something everybody loves in RPGs: character progression! Of course, we have to talk about the XBox One reveal (now forever...
Let the hate flow through you. Rob's got LOTS to say about Dragon's Dogma, but we accentuate the positive first when John talks about Dead Island Riptide. After Rob's meds kick in, Derek discusse...
We're fighting through the allergy season to get you the latest information on RPGs. We've got Soul Hackers, Soul Sacrifice and Dark Souls II to talk about (probably should have renamed the podca...
Spoiler Warning! And now for something completely different. The podcast crew decided it was time to take a long hard look at narrative in RPGs and video games as a whole. We pretty much get lost...
We've got a weird one for y'all this week. With John catching a case of the Solid Snake Gravely Voice, the podcast ends of hijacked with tons of side topics and seemingly random discussions. Than...
Y'all wanted more retro episodes, so we put together a brief discussion of System Shock 2 and its impact on the gaming world since its release nearly fourteen years ago. After that, you know we j...
We're down one party member this week, but fear not, listeners! We've got some final thoughts on Ni no Kuni, some serious love for Fire Emblem: Awakening, and some brief thoughts on the re-releas...
Ni no Kuni is finally out in America, and the podcast crew takes an in-depth look at Level 5's latest epic. Following a spirited debate and brief analysis of video game commercials for some reaso...
Our first ever Music of the Year show, featuring some of our favorite tracks from the year. Stay tuned after the show for our interview with Casey Ormond, arranger of the Piano Collections Final ...
2012 has finally come to a close, and thankfully the Mayans weren't right and the world keeps turning. But before we start talking about 2013, join us for a look back at some of the major release...
It's the last episode of the year, and we decided to go out with a bang by inviting long time editor John Tucker to the podcast. He's got some Paper Mario to talk about, and then John, Derek and ...
Time to upgrade your social link! We've got lots to say about Persona 4: Golden on the Vita followed by a brief talk with Kyle about his trip to Baltimore and the world of Tamriel in The Elder Sc...
The release of Virtue's Last Reward gives the podcast crew another chance to gush over visual novels (999 included, of course), while Pandas invade World of Warcraft to... do whatever it is panda...
Let the looting begin! Borderlands 2 is out, and our podcast crew has opinions. But that's not all this week. We've also got Realms of Ancient Wars and Ragnarok Online to round out the first of t...
Well, we actually made it to fifty episode. Bet no one saw that coming. But we have no room for a clip show with The Last Story, Darksiders 2, Guild Wars 2, and all sorts of news going on these d...
We decided to get one more leisurely episode in before the craziness of the fourth quarter starts to take over. Dave leads off with some final thoughts on The Secret World, Rob fends off the zomb...
The podcast crew continues to fight back the record setting drought with a focus on great gaming experience. Rob and John spent some time in The Secret World, and John also pulled double duty by ...
The summer heat has kicked in, but that just means more time to stay in the air conditioning and play some great RPGs. Stephen comes armed after a harrowing experience with the Japanese beta of P...
Another year, another E3 come and gone in the gaming world. While it may not have seemed like there were a lot of RPGs on display, our intrepid reporters scoured the show floor to bring you all o...
Join RPGFan Editor-in-Chief John McCarroll as he talks Gungnir with Richard Rodrigues and Aram Jabbari of Atlus. Note: This is the same interview available at the end of Random Encounter Episode ...
Looks like Hell has finally frozen over. Blizzard unleashed Diablo 3 a little over two weeks ago, and the podcast crew has been tearing through the armies of the Burning Hells with reckless aband...
As part of the ArenaNet studio visit that took place one month ago, Rob was able to participate in two roundtable interviews on the upcoming Guild Wars 2. Unfortunately, we were unable to get you...
Ya know what's a good idea? Let's send the biggest MMO-hater on the site out to Seattle to check out Guild Wars 2. It may sound like a recipe for disaster, but Rob came back with a huge smile on ...
It's spring time and allergy season has hit the podcast crew like a ton of bricks, but that won't stop us from talking about some great JRPG releases! We finally have Xenoblade in America as well...
The release of Mass Effect 3 sure has sent some shockwaves through the industry, and the podcast gang is no exception. Join the crew of Random Encounter as they talk about the crew of the Normand...
You can't say we don't listen to the fans. Wait, that double negative has me all confused now. Anywho, the podcast crew wades into the JRPG space this week with a look at Hyperdimension Neptunia ...
Remember when the first quarter was a slow time of the year? Yeah, fat chance of us getting a break around here with these major releases! Final Fantasy 13-2 is here and ready to usher in the New...
Square-Enix graced the US with the demo for Final Fantasy XIII-2, and it's up to the podcast crew to tear into this mammoth JRPG. Did the developers listen to the complaints from the original gam...
We certainly promised you guys a big end of the year episode, and by God did we ever deliver. The crew starts by sitting down for an in-depth discussion of 2011. From Dragon Age 2 to Skyrim, the ...
We certainly promised you guys a big end of the year episode, and by God did we ever deliver. The crew starts by sitting down for an in-depth discussion of 2011. From Dragon Age 2 to Skyrim, the ...
We certainly promised you guys a big end of the year episode, and by God did we ever deliver. The crew starts by sitting down for an in-depth discussion of 2011. From Dragon Age 2 to Skyrim, the ...
Our trip through the frozen lands of Skyrim comes to a close with a few final thoughts on Bethesda's epic. But the latest Elder Scrolls title wasn't the only big game to come out in November. Nin...
Guys! Guys! Skyrim is here! The Bethesda epic we've all been waiting for has finally arrived and the editors of RPGFan are here to share their opinions on the game. Tales of werewolves, assassina...
With the horror that is Dark Souls behind them, the editors of RPGFan enjoy a return to some sort of normalcy as John talks The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Kim and Derek riff on Rune Fac...
Asking how many deaths it takes to beat Dark Souls is like asking how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. But with the last bonfires well behind them, the editors of RPGFan...
Need a break from the constant terror that is Dark Souls? Then have a seat at our bonfire as John recounts his time with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Kim discusses the recently released Persona...
Seems like everyone is talking about the JRPG Xenoblade and wondering whether or not we'll see it on domestic shores. Well, the crew of Random Encounter decided to focus on this heavily anticipat...
Funny noises abound in this weeks episode of Random Encounter! Rob, John and Stephen join up to discuss the zombie filled Dead Island, demon infested SMT: Devil Survivor Overclocked, complexity a...
The editors of RPGFan.com assemble once again to discuss the latest and greatest in the world of RPGs. Why does Zack think Deus Ex: Human Revolution is the next Metal Gear Solid game? What's keep...
Stephen is back from Montreal where he had the chance to play the highly anticipated Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and has decided to grace our lesser, non-augmented selves with details of the trip....
On this nostalgia-laden edition of Random Encounter the editors of RPGFan sit down to discuss a game that made them the RPG fans they are today: Phantasy Star IV. Listen as Rob, John, Stephen and...
With our party down to three brave warriors once more, can the editors of RPGFan brave this dungeon-filled episode? Rob, John and Stephen gather round the podcast fire to discuss Dungeon Siege II...
They came. They saw. They conquered. And now the editors of RPGFan are here to tell you about the most exciting RPGs at E3 2011! Final Fantasy XIII-2, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Rune Factory: Tid...
Kyle and Stephen join Rob for an in-depth look at The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings on this weeks episode of Random Encounter. Has one of this year's biggest RPGs lived up to the hype? (Spoilers:...
Join the editors of RPGFan for a special roundtable on female characters in video games on this week's episode of Random Encounter. Our editors share some of their favorite female characters, wha...
This week's episode of Random Encounter is filled with talk about... RPGs?! What will they think of next? Kim starts of the show with a timely discussion Mass Effect, John brings the mumorpuger l...
An amazing episode of Random Encounter has been lost to the ether that is the internet thanks to technical difficulties, solar flares, or perhaps intervention by the Heartless. Rather than attemp...
Time for an extra-long edition of RPGFan's Random Encounter! The usual party of RPGFan editors is joined by Kyle E. Miller for a discussion of the recently released Dragon Age 2 before moving on ...
It's an episode of classic games and big releases on this weeks Random Encounter! Stephen talks about The Silver Lining and the recent King's Quest III Remake before John assesses a bevy of recen...
Join our intrepid adventurers in this weeks Dragon Age II Edition of Random Encounter! Rob, Stephen and Zack sit down to discuss the recently released Dragon Age II demo. What do we think of the ...
Rob, Stephen, John and Zack sit down for another exciting Random Encounter! This week our adventurers discuss Stacking and Dragon Age: Origins before Zack and Stephen start talking about Deus Ex....
We're back with the regular party and ready for another Random Encounter! Rob, John, Stephen and Zack sit down and discuss Lord of Arcana, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Dragon Age: Origins, The...
A quintet of RPGFan editors present... a soundtrack spectactular! With John and Zack away for the week, Pat, Dennis and Derek join Rob and Stephen for a lengthy discussion on their favorite RPG s...
Join the editors of RPGFan for an extra-long end of the year episode of Random Encounter. In this episode, we discuss the new DLC for Fallout: New Vegas, Infinity Blade, Ace Attorney Investigatio...
We're back to four party members for the first time in over a month, and we've got plenty of games to talk about. Bryan brings some more iOS games to the table with The War of Eustrath, Scarlett ...
It's another handheld-heavy week as the editors of RPGFan come together once again to discuss the entrancing 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors, the conventional Chaos Rings, and the down-right confusin...
Podcast Newbie Bryan Grosnick saves the day as another regular goes down for the count, bringing with him news from the handheld front of Ys 7, Crimson Gem Saga, Ash and more. Throw in a hint of ...
With one of our party members down for the count, can our three remaining editors win this Random Encounter? Join us as we talk about Fallout: New Vegas, Temple of Elemental Evil and rules compli...
This time on the Random Encounter we discuss Phantasy Star Portable 2, Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded, 3D Dot Game Heroes, and the recent re-releases of the Infinity Engine games (Baldur's Gate, Planesc...
How many chronicles could a Valkyria Chronicle chronicle if a Valkyria Chronicle could chronicle chronicles? How much fun could it be to run an RPG item shop? Is Darkdeath Evilman really evil? An...
In which our trusty heroes discuss Ys 7, Nier, indie-JRPG Recettear, and The World Ends With You, which leads to a discussion of player control and AI in RPGs. After the end of the show Rob talks...
The latest episode of your friendly neighborhood podcast is now available for your listening pleasure. We discuss all sorts of things that are not StarCraft 2, like Arc Rise Fantasia, DeathSpank,...
This week's episode of the podcast includes discussions on the following RPGs: Half Minute Hero, Magic: Clash of Heroes, Mass Effect 2 (again?!), the possibilities of RPGs on Kinect, Eschalon: Bo...
This week's episode of the podcast includes discussions on the following RPGs: Lunar Harmony of Silver Star, Parasite Eve, Final Fantasy XIII, Dragon Quest IX, Persona 3 Portable, Tales of Innoce...
Join the editors of RPGFan.com as we talk about the (at the time) unreleased Persona 3 Portable, import Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, and more. Ready to hear John ramble on about how he liked p...
We've got a special edition of Random Encounter for you this week. Instead of our regular podcast format, this edition is all about the E3 show. Our host Rob welcomes 3 of our editors who went to...
This week, our podcast team welcomes RPGFan editor Neal Chandran as a guest and discuss among many other subjects, their RPG pet peeves. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Dennis Rubenshteyn, Zack Pintc...
Over the years, RPGFan has tried to keep itself up with the times by adding new things such as a Twitter account, a Facebook page and... errr... that's about it actually. Ok, so maybe we haven't ...