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 categories and the games that set themselves apart, as well as their individual recommendations that stole th… Read More »
This week, the panel weighs-in on the gorgeous Mass Effect: Legendary Edition trailer, as well as the explosion of news surrounding the upcoming release. Afterward, Eric does a deep-dive—to the moon and back—on Final Fantasy XIV’s newest expansion announcement, Endwalker. The panel also briefly give… Read More »
Radiant Historia found many RPG fans in the last days of the Nintendo DS, and today Retro Encounter celebrates it on the 10th anniversary of its North American release. Parallel timelines, shoving enemies around a grid, Yoko Shimomura tunes, and suspicious botanical practices all take center stage i… Read More »
This week, the panel gushes about their preference for stylized RPG graphics, but concedes what a more realistic aesthetic can offer. Afterward, a podcast listener questions if free-to-play games such as Genshin Impact and Pokémon GO waste player’s time with time-sink mechanics. Finally, a guilty p… Read More »
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 Remake, Hades and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. But we suitably go off on our own loves from the past year as… Read More »
In advance of the 2021 release of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, Retro Encounter is recording four Final Fantasy XIV episodes in 2021! Each will feature a different panel and focus on the panelists’ personal experiences with Final Fantasy XIV, then discuss the characters, stories, and contents on one… Read More »
The worldwide release of Ryu Ga Gotoku 7 made a big splash in 2020, as the first Yakuza game with turn-based combat, the first Yakuza game not to star Kazuma Kiryu, and the first Yakuza game in 15 years with English-language voice acting. At least four RPGFan… Read More »
This week, the panel reviews the next 6 months of 2021, and discusses 9 RPGs that are expected to release within that window! This includes conversation on Bravely Default II, NieR Replicant, Tales of Arise, Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 5 Strikers, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Ys IX, Cris Tales,… Read More »
This week, the panel catches-up on all the latest FFVII Remake news and speculation. This includes discussion over the recent Square Enix trademark of the phrases, “Ever Crisis” & “The First Soldier.” Afterwards, there is some interesting Twitter activity from Square, that may indicate details o… Read More »
NieR: Automata has sold over 5 million copies, and we’re awaiting the release of the mobile game, NieR Re[in]carnation, and the updated version of NieR Replicant this spring. And today, Hilary and Patrick are talking NieR music and more with a very special guest, the one and only J’Nique Nicole. She… Read More »
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean ramps up the drama on disc 2! In part 2 of our deep dive into Monolith Soft’s forgotten classic, the three panellists return to talk about that now-famous betrayal, grumble about difficulty spikes, and most importantly, gush about the Children of the Ea… Read More »
We’re back with a panel of four this time, and how else could we follow up our primer to female game composers than to discuss the inimitable Yoko Shimomura and her many contributions to RPG music? We’ve got Live A Live, Kingdom Hearts, Mario RPGs, and more…not to mention a large amount of Legend… Read More »
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-like, which inspires some chat of the magic of the Zelda series! As for Jono, he’s been playing a game… or… Read More »
Only the second game to be released by Monolith Soft, Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean swaps space and mechs for a card game, but keeps the dead gods. Three panelists explore disc one of this weird and wonderful game, from the beautiful pre-rendered visuals, to the engaging world and b… Read More »
This episode, the panel discusses their personal favorite RPG of 2020, and also other RPGs that made a BIG splash this past year. This includes in-depth, non-spoiler conversations on Hades, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Xenoblade Chronicles DE, Cyberpunk 2077, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Hyrule Warri… Read More »
Retro Encounter’s episode on Hades marks the fourth Supergiant Games episode of the podcast in six weeks, but we discussed the Hell out of this roguelike RPG of gods and monsters. Our favorite Zagreus builds, our mythological romantic preferences, and our warm, fuzzy feelings of progress and accomp… Read More »
What happens when you cross NBA Jam, Oregon Trail, and Supergiant Games’ distinct style and flavor? The 2017 indie narrative game Pyre, which is hard to describe in just a few sentences, so we recorded an entire podcast about it instead! Part three (of four) of our miniseries on Supergiant Games. … Read More »
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 hits and dove into the bizarre world of Paradies Killer, finding it the ideal murder mystery to list… Read More »
Every year we get introduced to new games and new music. The ever-growing bounty of RPG music out there has grown quite a bit, with 2020 alone giving us amazing soundtracks like Final Fantasy VII Remake, Haven, Paradise Killer, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, and more. And while we’ve been enjoying introdu… Read More »
On the last day of 2020, Retro Encounter celebrates the year’s video games while offering good riddance to essentially everything else. From roguelikes that play like Diablo to open worlds that play like Persona to Japanese adventure games of multiple narratives to Irish adventure games of self-disc… Read More »
In this episode, the panel holds an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion on the Super Nintendo classic, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. As previously mentioned, this episode is filled with spoilers for the game and is not intended for those that have not played the game. Topics: 01:50 – O… Read More »
On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono has braved the wastes ofAppalachia 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 playing Cyberpunk 2077, and so has Tooker, so they have some thoughts to chat out on this i… Read More »
Today we’re getting cozy and seasonally appropriate as the two Mikes and Alana discuss some excellent wintery tracks. It’s amazing how various instruments can come together to convey a wide variety of winter atmospheres; that and the abundance of good winter/snow themed music make this a topic worth… Read More »
This week the panel discussed the controversial launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Many believe the trust between developer CD Projekt Red and players has been permanently broken, but others believe this will pass after the game is fully patched. Opinions vary in this podcast, but we all agree, it would be i… Read More »
Retro Encounter examines another entry in the Supergiant Games catalog in an episode all about Transistor, the 2014 action RPG that rewards careful planning with swift execution of its customizable abilities. The beautiful visual and audio presentation, 2nd-person narration, creative boss fights, an… Read More »
RPGFan uses cookies to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.