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Retro Encounter 338 – Three Truths and a Lie Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on August 11, 2022

Don’t ask me no questions, and I won’t tell you no lies. We here at Retro Encounter love talking about video games, but decided to spend this episode getting to know each other a little better. In a sequel to a 2020 episode, four RPGFan panelists play a game in which they try to tell fact from… Read More »

Random Encounter 248 – Switch RPG Roundup!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on August 8, 2022

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 Nintendo RPG, LIVE A LIVE. Now, not only do Western audiences FINALLY learn how the title is pronounced, but w… Read More »

Retro Encounter 337 – Tales of Xillia Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on August 4, 2022

Hey Jude, don’t make it bad / Take a spirit, and make her better / Remember to let her into your heart / Then you can start to save the planet. Three RPGFan staff played through Tales of Xillia in July 2022, and left Rieze Maxia and Elympios feeling satisfied. By game’s end, the panelists were… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 89 – The Road SNES Traveled

Posted by Hilary Andreff on August 1, 2022

Look out, you podcasters! It’s an extended ROBERT FROST REFERENCE. But at least it describes this episode. Several games in an afternoon,And sorry I could not play them allAnd be one gamer, long I pausedAnd stared one down, to start it soonNoting its lauded soundtrack’s call; Then took the other, mu… Read More »

Random Encounter 247 – Random Book Club – The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games

Posted by Jonathan Logan on July 25, 2022

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 of The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games, and Hilary got an exclusive first look at this incredible vo… Read More »

Retro Encounter 336 – Tales of Xillia Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 21, 2022

We’re all doing our best, but there is always room for Progress Tales of Xillia made a big splash on the PS3 in the early 2010s, with beautifully-rendered characters and frenetic combat. The usual Tales Of standards are here, from a climate crisis connected to Mana Spirits to cumbersomely-named batt… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 88 – Square Dance

Posted by Mike Salbato on July 18, 2022

You don’t need to couple up for this square dance, since today we talk about strategy RPG music. Strategy RPGs don’t always set their battles on a square-based grid, but since there’s only so many that use circles, hexagons, and other non-square shapes, we felt the name was apt. Our four panelists b… Read More »

Retro Encounter 335 – Gaming Accessibility

Posted by Hilary Andreff on July 15, 2022

Did you know that RPGs, especially more traditional text-based RPGs, are generally considered to be among the more accessible videogame types? And that’s a wonderful distinction, because accessibility means that the greatest possible number of players can actually play and enjoy it. Join our intrepi… Read More »

Random Encounter 246 – The Sun Also (Monster Hunter) Rises

Posted by Jonathan Logan on July 11, 2022

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-anticipated June Nintendo Direct. Then, Jono gives Dom and Des a chance to geek out at length about the new expans… Read More »

Retro Encounter 334 – RPGFan Quiz Show: Gaiden

Posted by Michael Sollosi on July 7, 2022

The chase is on in our pointless quiz show! Retro Encounter engages in friently competition for the fifth time, with four RPGFan staff members taking on the quizmaster’s queue of questions. This quiz is a slightly different format from previous shows, with the four contestants playing simultaneously… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 87 – Lunar Encounter

Posted by Mike Salbato on July 4, 2022

If you know your RPGFan history very well, you’ll know that when we started in 1997, we started under the name of LunarNET. While we didn’t exclusively cover Lunar, the love of this series and Grandia (also from Game Arts) was essential to our founding. Since the SegaCD version of Lunar: The Silver… Read More »

Retro Encounter 333 – Suikoden I Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 30, 2022

Young master… listen to this episode. That is my first… and last… request. Determined duels! Shocking departures! Sudden but inevitable betrayal! The second half of Suikoden the first is not lacking in drama, and four Retro Encounter panelists relish it, whether they’re experiencing it for the… Read More »

Random Encounter 245 – Sequels and the RPGFans Who Love Them

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 27, 2022

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 box” game. Mike shares some of his favorite RPG and adventure game demos from the 2022 Steam Next Fest. And th… Read More »

Retro Encounter 332 – Suikoden I Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 23, 2022

Odessa told me: “A talkative man who doesn’t have a podcast is a coward.” One of the very first RPGs on the PlayStation, Suikoden created a legion of new fans in 1995, spawning nearly a dozen sequels and spinoffs over the next decade-plus. Retro Encounter has discussed multiple Suikoden sequels in o… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 86 – RPG Music from the Future

Posted by Hilary Andreff on June 20, 2022

I am here in the present with a podcast recorded in the not-too-distant past because we all had an urgent need to discuss SONGS FROM THE FUTURE. Not really sure what sort of fate we’re trying to promote or avoid by bringing you these tunes, but rest assured this music is an enjoyable listen. We’ve p… Read More »

Retro Encounter 331 – Suikoden Fantasy Draft

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 16, 2022

Hundreds of heroes hire an agent, only thirty-two get the call Retro Encounter returns from its 77-day hiatus to deliver three Suikoden episodes in a row! But before we get to our journal through the first Suikoden, we’re going to draft Suikoden characters through the lifetime of the entire series,… Read More »

Random Encounter 244 – Not-E3 Extravaganza!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 14, 2022

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 through. Our panel talks about their favorite games of each day of the “show,” and discusses what the future mig… Read More »

Random Encounter 243 – Vampire Fighter 2

Posted by Jonathan Logan on May 30, 2022

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: The Masquerade – Swansong. Audra enjoys a bit of video game nostalgia with Arcade Spirits: The New… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 85 – Analyzing RPG Music with 8-bit Music Theory

Posted by Hilary Andreff on May 28, 2022

Here at Rhythm Encounter, we have the unique opportunity to bring listeners two interview episodes in a row! No, it’s not MAGFest (though we do enjoy going there when we get the opportunity). We had the chance to chat with 8-Bit Music Theory, head of the fascinating and fun YouTube channel about mus… Read More »

Random Encounter 242 – To Rogue or Not to Rogue

Posted by Jonathan Logan on May 16, 2022

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 opportunity to dig into Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, but did it live up to his high expectations? S… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 84 – VGM for Life Events: Wedding Special!

Posted by Hilary Andreff on May 9, 2022

It’s spring, and I suppose that means wedding season is beginning soon? In any case, it’s the perfect time to debut a new series of episodes here on Rhythm Encounter: VGM for life events. Especially with the increased capacity for intricate instrumental music within soundtracks, RPGs are able to con… Read More »

Random Encounter 241 – Farming for DLC

Posted by Jonathan Logan on May 2, 2022

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 Valley for the Switch. This indie homage to Harvest Moon and Game Boy apparently makes for a very r… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 83 – Café Vibes

Posted by Mike Salbato on April 25, 2022

Café music? You may be thinking this is more relaxing music, but it isn’t — technically. We did do that 29 episodes ago (check out parts 1 and 2 in the links below), but this time, our panelists chose music from some of our favorite video game cafés. Sometimes that’s relaxing, and sometimes it bring… Read More »

Random Encounter 240 – Xenoblade Chrono-icles

Posted by Jonathan Logan on April 18, 2022

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 Want to Get Into the Xeno Series,” a deep dive into the series that started with Xenogears on the PSX and is… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 82 – Final Fantasy XIII Trilogy

Posted by Mike Salbato on April 11, 2022

Final Fantasy XIII isn’t the only divisive entry in Square Enix’s long-running series, but it sure evokes some passionate discussion amongst RPG fans. Love it, hate it, or in between it, the three games that follow Lightning and company’s saga all have one thing that few people can refute: absolutel… Read More »

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