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Retro Encounter 425 – RPGFan Quiz Show VI: Contest of Champions

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 11, 2024

There can only be one. Since time immemorial (May of 2019), Retro Encounter has held quiz shows to determine which Retro Encounter panelist knows the most about the subject we celebrate every day on our beloved website. Today, five former RPGFan quiz show winners duke it out in a trivia free-for-all… Read More »

Random Encounter 300 – Draft to the Future

Posted by Jonathan Logan on July 8, 2024

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 things will be like when we record our 400th episode in April 2028. Jono has gathered all the hosts from the RPG… Read More »

Retro Encounter 424 – Top Eleven PS4 RPGs

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 4, 2024

PlayStation IV: A New Hope The PlayStation 4 was a massively successful console, with incredible sales, an official lifespan of seven years, and game releases continuing to the present day. And moreso than its predecessor, the PS4 had a rich selection of RPGs. Today, four Retro Encounter panelists e… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 138 – City Poppin’

Posted by Mike Salbato on July 2, 2024

Almost exactly a year ago, we published a fun episode on jazz and funk RPG music. Today we are back with a spiritual sequel, talking about jazz, funk, but especially city pop. All our tracks in this episode represent one or more of these genres, but all are excellent listens. So sit back and listen… Read More »

Retro Encounter 423 – Grandia II Part 2

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on June 27, 2024

Deep fried Retro! This week we get the panelists back together to chat about the second half of Grandia II. Listen in while we talk about late game changes in tone, how well the pacing holds up, and if Ryudo is still endlessly hilarious. Featuring: Zach Wilkerson, Ben Love, Claton Stevenson; Edited… Read More »

Random Encounter 299 – We’re (Monster) Hunting for Some Nintendo News!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 24, 2024

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! As usual, Nintendo’s latest showcase brought the house down with a flurry of surprises. Far from the Switch… Read More »

Retro Encounter 422 – Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Spoilercast

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 20, 2024

You can’t go back, but you can move forward. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was one of the most hotly anticipated RPG releases of 2024, as a successor to the fan-favorite Suikoden series in all but name, written and designed by Suikoden’s late creator Yoshitaka Murayama. So did Eiyuden live up to… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 137 – Pirates Ahoy!

Posted by Hilary Andreff on June 17, 2024

Avast, ye scurvy dogs! This here episode of Rhythm Encounter be now the property of RPG Pirates. (Note: episode actually contains only a minimal amount of pirate speak.) Join the crew with Captain Hilary, Audra “Quick Draw” Bowling, “Gemstone” Jim Turner, and Kyle “Feat of Strength” Cantelon as they… Read More »

Retro Encounter 421 – Grandia II Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 13, 2024

Inside every cynic, there is a disappointed idealist. Grandia II felt like an RPG ahead of its time in 2000, with sophisticated active-time battles, smart underlying systems, and clever writing anchored by Ryudo, Grandia II’s sarcastic protagonist. Today’s episode of Retro Encounter… Read More »

Random Encounter 298 – Not-E3 2024 Extravaganza!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 11, 2024

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 every waking hour! They’ve sure been filling ours, and that’s why we’ve assembled an expert panel to break… Read More »

Retro Encounter 420 – Omori Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 6, 2024

I’ve walked for miles / My feet are hurting. Content Warning: this podcast episode addresses many sensitive topics, including mental health issues and self-harm. Is Omori an offbeat retro-styled RPG about a journey through a young person’s psyche? A story about a group of frien… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 136 – Same Name Game

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 4, 2024

We’re trying something new here on Rhythm Encounter. While there is no end to the variety of RPG music out there, sometimes we spot similar song titles on different soundtracks, which gave us an idea. For this episode, each panelist chose a pairing of two (near) identical track names from different… Read More »

Retro Encounter 419 – Hard to Love RPGs

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 30, 2024

Accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. No one of sound mind plays an RPG out of spite. Players want to enjoy the games they play, sometimes with a fair amount of hype and anticipation beforehand. Today, we walk in between joy and despair, and discuss ten games that the panel wan… Read More »

Random Encounter 297 – A Return to the Underworld with Hades II

Posted by Jonathan Logan on May 27, 2024

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 masterpiece Hades finally exited early access and entered the Steam and Epic libraries of countless ga… Read More »

Retro Encounter 418 – Omori Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 23, 2024

But my dreams, they aren’t as empty / As my headspace seems to be Content Warning: this podcast episode addresses many sensitive topics, including mental health issues and self-harm. Omori is an indie game that takes on dark themes such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss in a thoughtful,… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 135 – Super Mario RPGs

Posted by Mike Salbato on May 20, 2024

It’s-a-us, the Rhythm Encounter crew! With the impending launch of the remaster for the beloved sequel, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, we decided it was high time to talk about Mario’s illustrious RPG career. Starting with 1996’s Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and extending through… Read More »

Retro Encounter 417 – RPG Obsessions with David Vinc

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 16, 2024

To love is to suffer Three RPGFan panelists are joined by RPG enthusiast YouTuber David Vinc to discuss the favorites and frustrations about the world of RPGs. Does our guest prefer the predictable comfort of Dragon Quest or the unstable beauty of Final Fantasy? Which panelist has played Lufia II do… Read More »

Random Encounter 296 – Indie Game Dev: Lil’ Guardsman

Posted by Jonathan Logan on May 13, 2024

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 pandemic, Toronto-based composer Scott Christian and his business partner Artiom Komarov made the remarkable decis… Read More »

Retro Encounter 416 – Persona 3 Reload

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on May 9, 2024

Are you courageous enough to try Retro Encounter yet? Back in February, Persona 3 Reload released, much to the delight of many on staff, So, this week, two veterans of Persona 3 and one newbie get together to chat about Persona 3 Reload. How does this one compare to the rest of the series?… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 134 – Masashi Hamauzu Spotlight

Posted by Mike Salbato on May 6, 2024

Whether or not you need an introduction to Masashi Hamauzu’s music, we’ve got something for you. From some well-known to lesser-known Final Fantasy pieces to some classic Square Enix games, our panel dug in to ensure we covered a lot of ground in Hamauzu’s history as a composer and arranger. So join… Read More »

Retro Encounter 415 – Arc the Lad II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 5, 2024

Elc the Kid Arc the Lad II is an improvement over the first in nearly every way, as a more dramatic, dynamic, and lengthy PS1 RPG only held back by some technical limitations, a lack of save points, and an excess of towers. Four Retro Encounter panelists played Arc the Lad II last month, and this ga… Read More »

Random Encounter 295 – Spiritual Successor Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Posted by Jonathan Logan on April 29, 2024

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 XVI, The Rising Tide. Hundred Heroes has been one of our most anticipated JRPGs since its Kickstarter ba… Read More »

Retro Encounter 414 – Arc the Lad

Posted by Wes Iliff on April 25, 2024

Arc seeking Ark While it was a launch title for the PSOne in Japan, Arc the Lad was something of a swan song by the time it finally released in the West. It also stands as one of the final works of the now-defunct Working Designs localization company. Today our four panelists dig into this hidden cl… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 133 – The Great Culinary Encounter

Posted by Mike Salbato on April 22, 2024

Everything’s better with the right soundtrack backing it up, whether that’s studying, working, or household tasks — most notably for today’s discussion, cooking! Whether our panel on this episode was channeling energy for a flavorful Spanish chicken dish or some chill tunes to prepare cozy desserts,… Read More »

Retro Encounter 413 – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Spoilercast

Posted by Michael Sollosi on April 18, 2024

To be the sad man / Behind Mako eyes Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2024, reimagines many of the most dramatic and emotional moments of Final Fantasy VII, form Cloud’s flashback to Barret’s hometown and beyond, in a segmented open world environment driven by a mix of… Read More »

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