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299 - We're (Monster) Hunting for Some Nintendo News!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - June 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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! As usual, Nintendo's latest showcase brought the house down with a flurry of surprises. Far f...
298 - Not-E3 2024 Extravaganza!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - June 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 every waking hour! They've sure been filling ours, and that's why we've assembled an expert p...
297 - A Return to the Underworld with Hades II
RPGFan's Random Encounter - May 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 masterpiece Hades finally exited early access and entered the Steam and Epic libraries of cou...
296 - Indie Game Dev: Lil' Guardsman
RPGFan's Random Encounter - May 13, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 pandemic, Toronto-based composer Scott Christian and his business partner Artiom Komarov made the re...
295 - Spiritual Successor Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
RPGFan's Random Encounter - April 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 XVI, The Rising Tide. Hundred Heroes has been one of our most anticipated JRPGs since its ...
294 - Crawl Out Through the Fallout, Baby
RPGFan's Random Encounter - April 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 Amazon has just dropped what might be the best one yet: Fallout! Based on the long-running RP...
293 - Dogmatic Dragons
RPGFan's Random Encounter - April 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 Dragon's Dogma 2. The sequel to Capcom's cult-classic Dragon's Dogma, DD2 is the true realizatio...
292 - The Lord of All Unicorns
RPGFan's Random Encounter - March 18, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 revival of Ogre Battle-style SRPGs with Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord (the most bizarre nam...
291 - Let's Explore a Mystery Dungeon!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - March 04, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 Dragon Quest IV spinoff back in 1993, but since then, there have been dozens of games in the serie...
290 - The Rebirth of Final Fantasy VII
RPGFan's Random Encounter - February 27, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Remake, was released in 2020, we've been desperate to know where...
289 - Go East, Young Man, and Farm!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - February 19, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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. First, Nick is here to share his thoughts about the farming DLC for 2021's Eastward, Eastward: O...
288 - Relinked and Reloaded
RPGFan's Random Encounter - February 05, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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, Granblue Fantasy: Relink has been on many RPG fans' most anticipated lists (it was on ours in 20...
287 - Infinite Content
RPGFan's Random Encounter - January 23, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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' Guardsman. First, Jono dives into Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the direct sequel to 2020's Yak...
286 - Who Says You Always Need to Save the Princess?
RPGFan's Random Encounter - January 08, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsWelcome 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 experimental visual novel, Slay the Princess. In complete opposition to just about every video gam...
285 - RPGFan's Most Anticipated Games of 2024
RPGFan's Random Encounter - December 26, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 features: our most anticipated games expected to come out next year. And that means a chance...
284 - Merry Game Awards!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - December 11, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 off the winners! Baldur's Gate 3 was the champion of the evening with Best Game, but Alan Wak...
283 - Super Mario RPG is Back!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - November 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 unpacks the Super Mario RPG Remake. Despite some minor frame rate drops and easy difficulty, does ...
282 - Like a Fisherman
RPGFan's Random Encounter - November 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 yakuza's latest crisis in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Does this shorter Ya...
281 - World of War Doggos
RPGFan's Random Encounter - October 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 through World of Horror. With its unique 1-bit artistic style and roguelike narrative structure, d...
280 - The All-Star Lineup in RPGFan's GOTY Bracket Battle
RPGFan's Random Encounter - October 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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, Jimmy, and Aleks, each bringing their own perspectives on what makes a Game of the Year truly d...
279 - We Cannot Tell a Lie!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - October 02, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 anniversary. First, Aleks guides us through the shadowy world of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liber...
278 - The Farm Show
RPGFan's Random Encounter - September 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 DS farm-sim Rune Factory 3 Special. Is there anything genuinely special about it, or should y...
277 - Sea of Starfield
RPGFan's Random Encounter - September 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 of Starfield, Bethesda's highly anticipated space exploration RPG. With the expectations of Sk...
276 - Epic Fantasy (With a Musical Interlude)
RPGFan's Random Encounter - August 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 sequel that brings Dungeons & Dragons to life! With intricate storytelling, deep character custom...
275 - A WrestleQuest Cage Match with 24 Killers
RPGFan's Random Encounter - August 07, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 echoes the golden era of professional wrestling. Filled with iconic wrestles and thrilling mo...
274 - I Met This Perfectly Marvelous Game
RPGFan's Random Encounter - July 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 of Marvelous: Another Treasure Island. This late-era SNES/Super Famicom title was never locali...
273 - Master Podcaster Archives: Trails into Random
RPGFan's Random Encounter - July 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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, Audra delights in the RPG crossover to end all RPG crossovers, The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Re...
272 - Finally, We Have Final Fantasy XVI!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - June 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 finally arrived! There's so much to talk about that we're dedicating an entire episode to it, ...
271 - Not-E3 2023 Extravaganza!
RPGFan's Random Encounter - June 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 coming up next week, the big ones are all finished, and our panel is here to discuss the massive a...
270 - The First Whispers of Not-E3 2023
RPGFan's Random Encounter - May 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsOn 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 under two weeks until Summer Game Fest, but we still have a ton of news to discuss from Wednesday...
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