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Retro Encounter 94 – Pokemon Green Shield Version

Posted by Peter Triezenberg on August 3, 2017

Several RPGFan staff are big fans of Pokemon, so of course they have strong feelings about the different generations of Pokemon games. In today’s episode, three panelists argue to determine the best overall Pokemon generation, with some discussion followed by a vote. Naturally, the arguments are ada… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 50 – Hazem Hawash and Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom

Posted by Marcos Gaspar on July 29, 2017

Many years later after a very successful Kickstarter campaign, Enigami brings to life Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom, a magical world of vivid sceneries and wonderful, alluring music. Creator and composer, Hazem Hawash, alongside his dedicated team, pored a great deal of love into Shiness, so it was… Read More »

Retro Encounter 93 – GameCube Encounter

Posted by Alana Hagues on July 28, 2017

The GameCube is not the first console many people think of when we think about RPGs. If it doesn’t come into your mind eventually, though, you’re doing something wrong. We look back at the best multiplayer RPGs and forgotten gems on the system, and of course, with it being Nintendo, we could not esc… Read More »

Retro Encounter 92 – EarthBound Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 20, 2017

Four EarthBound panelists return to discuss Earthbound’s alternately charming, bizarre, disturbing, and satisfying finale, from deserts to swamps to prehistoric underworlds (?) and alien attacks from the distant past (???). It’s another hour of EarthBound banter from Retro Encounter! Featuring: Mich… Read More »

Retro Encounter 91 – Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 15, 2017

Last year, four Retro Encounter panelists had a blast playing Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, a murder mystery novel rife with twists and turns. In 2017, three of those four panelists return for a special one-off episode on its sequel, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. There’s a lot to discuss about… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 49 – Mustin and Psychokinetic

Posted by Marcos Gaspar on July 7, 2017

It’s safe to say that EarthBound has a lot of fans, and that includes us at RPG…Fan. Bad jokes aside, where there are fans, there’s often a demand for quality arrangements of classic RPG music. Mustin, of Mustin Enterprises (formerly OneUp Studios), and a group of excellent remix producers collect… Read More »

Retro Encounter 90 – EarthBound Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 6, 2017

EarthBound is one of the oddest, most original Japanese RPGs on the Super Nintendo, and over the years it’s amassed a cult following dwarfing that of Happy-Happyism. In this week’s Retro Encounter, four panelists explore EarthBound’s first half, taking Giant Steps all the way to Summers in summer. F… Read More »

Retro Encounter 89 – Fresh Produce!

Posted by Robert Fenner on June 30, 2017

Produce! was a game developer operating from 1990 to around 2000, and their output in that era resulted in three strange, unique, and fascinating RPGs: The 7th Saga, Brain Lord, and Mystic Ark. For today’s Retro Encounter, one knowledgeable Produce! historian and one inquisitive 7th Saga fanboy disc… Read More »

Retro Encounter 88 – Dragon Quest V Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 23, 2017

When we last visited Dragon Quest V in Retro Encounter, our hero was incapacitated in a stranger’s front lawn, but a chance meeting with his family has him return to action! Continue the Dragon Quest V’s hero’s journey as he rescues his wife, avenges his father, and raises his children while defeati… Read More »

Retro Encounter 87 – Xenoblade Chronicles

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 16, 2017

It’s no secret that we here at RPGFan love Xenoblade Chronicles. We wanted to do a full playthrough of the game for Retro Encounter, but (and this will surprise no one) it’s just too damn long. So instead, we gathered a panel of Xeno fans to chill and chat about all things Xenoblade. Join us as we d… Read More »

Retro Encounter 86 – Dragon Quest V Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 8, 2017

The people have spoken! Earlier this year, readers and listeners voted for Retro Encounter to play Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, and today Retro Encounter delivers! Our three panelists discuss the tragic life story of Dragon Quest V’s hero, the game’s motley menagerie of monsters, and… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 48 – Braxton Burks on Johto Legends

Posted by Marcos Gaspar on June 2, 2017

Pokémon fans have had a lot of music to listen to over the years, but we at RPGFan believe there’s always room for beautiful new arrangements of classic RPG tunes. Apparently the amazing folks at Materia Collective agree, because they’ve launched a Kickstarter to create an hour-long orchestral album… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 47 – Interlude: Persona 5

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on April 2, 2017

Our third interlude is all about the music of Persona 5! With the long-awaited RPG just around the corner, we thought it would be a special treat to share some selections from the amazing soundtrack this time around. So grab your masks and get ready to steal some hearts! Also, on a housekeeping note… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 46 – Music of the Year 2016: Final Movement

Posted by Mike Salbato on February 28, 2017

The final movement of Rhythm Encounter’s Music of the Year 2016 extravaganza is upon us. In true MOTY tradition, that means this episode is where we, your hosts, get to share with you some of our favorite music from the past year. We’ve got music from big names like Final Fantasy and Pokémon to indi… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 45 – Music of the Year 2016: Second Movement

Posted by Mike Salbato on February 27, 2017

Music of the Year 2016 rolls on! You’re probably reading this on Monday, but where I live, it’s still Sunday, and therefore this is “on time.” Seriously though, we intentionally posted this a bit later in the evening since we wanted to give our import review of NieR: Automata time to shine all weeke… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 44 – Music of the Year 2016: First Movement

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on February 25, 2017

What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Music of the Year 2016 on Rhythm Encounter! This year we’ve trimmed the fat a little to make each of our three MOTY podcasts a little easier to digest. Our first episode kicks things off with a few of our dedicated staff members sharing the… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 43 – Interlude: Deus Ex, Final Fantasy, Atelier, and Pokémon

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on January 20, 2017

In our second interlude, we check out music from the latest Deus Ex, the cutest little Final Fantasy out there, and the most recent entries in the venerable Atelier and Pokémon series. Join us for a short and sweet look at some excellent, recently released music! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Sal… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 42 – Evil Etudes

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on December 30, 2016

Love ’em or hate ’em, an RPG just isn’t the same without a good villain. And every good villain needs a good theme song. On this episode of Rhythm Encounter, we explore some choice themes for evil empires and the bad guys who run them. Take a walk on the dark side with us, and don’t forget to bring… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 41 – Interlude: Falcom, Sakuraba, Final Fantasy Greats

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on November 20, 2016

In our very first Interlude, we test the waters with music from Falcom, Motoi Sakuraba, and a bevy of Final Fantasy greats. Join us as we discuss these recent releases in our new Interlude format! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Marcos Gaspar Tracklist 02:06 – Iclucian Dance – Ys VIII -Lac… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 40 – Back to School

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on November 6, 2016

A new school year is upon us, and it brings with it countless hours of reading, classwork, and exams. But never fear! Rhythm Encounter is here with a collection of music perfect for the new scholastic year. Whether it’s soothing music to listen to while studying, or tunes that remind us of our days… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 39 – Interview: Materia Collective on Hero of Time

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on October 28, 2016

Fans of Final Fantasy music (and our humble podcast) may have heard of Materia Collective. They are a group of talented musicians from around the world who collaborate to make both original music and thoughtful re-imaginations of classic game tunes. Seriously, go check some of their stuff out;… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 38 – Strange Wilderness

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on October 1, 2016

Kids these days with your newfangled seamless open worlds and your realistic proportions! In my day, we had to traverse maps with characters as tall as skyscrapers and whole cities represented by just a few blocks. We also had some pretty rad music to listen to, but that part hasn’t changed much. Jo… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 37 – Foliage Ocean in St. Louis

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on August 25, 2016

Fall is just around the corner, which makes this the perfect time for Rhythm Encounter to talk about our favorite forest themes! But be careful! It’s a jungle out there and we’re not out of the woods until the last track is over. So be sure to make like a tree and get outta here leave your… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 36 – Bends of Time

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on May 1, 2016

Caitlin says: 2015 was a very special year for fans of Chrono Trigger and its sequel, Chrono Cross. It was the 20th anniversary for Trigger and the 15th anniversary for Cross (going by the North American releases, anyway). As we at RPGFan are huge fans of the series and its music, we decided we simp… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 35 – Music of the Year 2015 – Final Movement

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on February 17, 2016

Music of the Year 2015 comes to a close with a third and final special edition of Rhythm Encounter! If you’ve been dying to know what Stephen, Mike, and I thought was some of the best music of the year, look no further than this humble episode. We’ve got a little something for everyone and a whole l… Read More »

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