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Random Encounter 229 – Giving Thanks

Posted by Jonathan Logan on November 29, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg is back! Greg and Jono reunite for Thanksgiving (despite both of them being Canadian) to talk about the fun of Final Fantasy-themed battle royales (Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier), the joys of retro-style adventure game throwbacks (Obduction), the exci… Read More »

Random Encounter 228 – Positional Whipping

Posted by Jonathan Logan on November 15, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, our panel descends deep into Dracula’s Castle to deliver their thoughts about the recent Castlevania Advance Collection. Between 2001 and 2003, Konami released three landmark Castlevania titles for the Game Boy Advance (Circle of the Moon, Harmony of Dissonance,… Read More »

Random Encounter 227 – A Little Slice of the 80s and 90s

Posted by Jonathan Logan on November 1, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re dipping our toes into some games highly inspired by the 80s and 90s! Abe is here to talk about the surprisingly excellent Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, waxing rhapsodic about its superb story and incredible 80s soundtrack! Then, Niki dives into the earl… Read More »

Random Encounter 226 – Tales of RPGFantasia

Posted by Jonathan Logan on October 18, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking Tales! RPGFan’s recent feature “So You Want to Get Into the Tales Series…” took a deep dive into dozens of Tales games to help you find your best entry point. This week, we have the author of that feature, Wes Iliff, and Tales superfan, Steph Syby… Read More »

Random Encounter 225 – Judgment Soirée

Posted by Jonathan Logan on October 4, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s the latest Yakuza Encounter! Jono is super excited to dive into the newest Yakuza spinoff, Lost Judgment, with Caitlin, and learn more about otome games (including Olympia Soirée) with Niki! Plus, the panel takes a look at some of the most exciting RPG Ninte… Read More »

Random Encounter 224 – Demons of Folklore and Radiation

Posted by Jonathan Logan on September 20, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, Abe takes two trips to Eastern Europe for the reviews of Black Book and Chernobylite, Pete takes a trip back in time to experience the glories (???) of the 3DO, and Jono ends his trip and is finally back home in Toronto! Plus, let’s take a look at some of the big… Read More »

Random Encounter 223 – A Trip with the Boyfriend to the Lake!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on September 6, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono tells us that he and the gang are taking a trip down to the lake to gossip about their new boyfriends/weapons. And by that, we assume he means that they’re talking about the new mail-delivery simulator, Lake, and the dating sim/dungeon crawler, Boyfriend Dun… Read More »

Random Encounter 222 – Lost in the Linear Woods

Posted by Jonathan Logan on August 28, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, our panel discusses if The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword can be redeemed on the Switch, if NieR Re[in]carnation can convince Alana to like gacha games, and how the new audio-based RPG, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, completely blew our minds! Plus, we have some… Read More »

Random Encounter 221 – First Fantasies

Posted by Jonathan Logan on August 14, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we discuss the release of the Pixel Remaster NES-era Final Fantasy games! Brian is delving into the origins of the series with the first Final Fantasy, Audra is braving the controversial SaGa-esque Final Fantasy II, and Zach is blowing through airships like a mad… Read More »

Random Encounter 220 – Tales, Stories, and Fables

Posted by Jonathan Logan on July 31, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re discussing some of July’s hottest releases! Zach is looking into the past and future in Cris Tales, Cory is hunting some Monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, Greg is channeling his inner cat-farmer in Kitaria Fables, and Jono is screaming Ob… Read More »

Random Encounter 219 – Bonus Interviews with Eva Padilla Pt. 1

Posted by Eva Padilla on July 21, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we bring in a pinch hitter! While your usual hosts take a break, we have some interviews from LudoNarraCon 2021 that went down back in April. Eva Padilla was in attendance and snagged some interviews. So, enjoy the chats with Eve Golden-Woods and Fernando Melo! F… Read More »

Random Encounter 218 – What is a JRPG? A Delightful Little Pile of Adventure!

Posted by Greg Delmage on July 5, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we pore over the gorgeous book recently released from Bitmap Books, A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games with Hilary and Steph. Greg has returned to Legend of Mana much to his delight and shares his thoughts on the updates Square Enix brings… Read More »

Random Encounter 217 – Tis the Season for New Gaming

Posted by Greg Delmage on June 22, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we sum all the various game shows that took place over the course of, well, “E3 Season.” So many reveals, more details, and plenty of surprises! Ups, downs, and everything else in the show, so tune in! Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Steph Sybydlo, Quinton O… Read More »

Random Encounter 216 – E3 2021: What’re We Gonna’ Get?!

Posted by Greg Delmage on June 5, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg and Jono pull together an emergency panel cause it’s E3! We have no idea how the show’s going to shape up this year, but we’re gonna’ speculate over what we will see, could see, and want to see (and secretly know we won’t see…) Tune in and listen to our sh… Read More »

Random Encounter 215 – Cute Fire Bunnies and Sexy Bunny Boys?

Posted by Greg Delmage on May 31, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we gathered the crew to talk about takin’ sweet pics of our favourite Pokémon! That’s right, New Pokémon Snap is all kinds of delightful and RPG-adjacent, which means Niki got to review and talk about it. Also, because Pokémon, we welcome a semi-regular special g… Read More »

Random Encounter 214 – It’s Friday Night Somewhere!

Posted by Greg Delmage on May 16, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, folks have been playing games! Shocking, right? But for reals, one of the big games this week is Monster Hunter Rise, and Sollosi has been happily hunting along. We were going to get into Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, but someone surprised us all and sh… Read More »

Random Encounter 213 – Re-seeing You!

Posted by Greg Delmage on May 1, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we get to talk about some remasters and a re-release! Originally out in 2018, Hero U has made its way to the Switch, and Hilary got her glorious quest on! While we all know Jono’s thoughts on SaGa, Brian has been playing SaGa Frontier Remaster… Read More »

Random Encounter 212 – Fast and Furious or Slow and Steady?

Posted by Greg Delmage on April 18, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel comes together to talk about Square Enix’s latest offering, Outriders, that Abe’s reviewing for the site. Meanwhile, Caitlin has enthusiastically jumped into the unique, artful world of Fantasian on Apple Arcade. Some random side-banter a… Read More »

Random Encounter 211 – Shakin’ It Up!

Posted by Greg Delmage on April 3, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’ve got a panel talkin’ about nothing new but some things new to us. Most of us are still journeying through Bravely Default II! Nicholas got through Yakuza 5 and has his sights set on Yakuza 6, planning to make good on his 100% achievement… Read More »

Random Encounter 210 – Project Podcast Discussion

Posted by Greg Delmage on March 25, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel talks about what they’ve been playing lately and then dives into some RPGs with underlined titles (mostly.) The Project Triangle Strategy demo is pretty great, but needs some work. Bravely Default II is out now and it’s a big one we’… Read More »

Random Encounter 209 – There’s Still A Lot to Do

Posted by Greg Delmage on March 2, 2021

On this episode of Random Encounter, we bring on a couple of RPGFan staff to discuss ethnic diversity and representation in games, and what that’s meant to them over the years. It’s a tough topic to discuss, cause it’s big. In the spirit of this discussion, alongside some research, Greg is finally g… Read More »

Random Encounter 208 – Game of the Year 2020: The Continuing Adventures

Posted by Greg Delmage on February 22, 2021

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 »

Random Encounter 207 – Games of the Year 2020

Posted by Greg Delmage on February 14, 2021

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 »

Random Encounter 206 – A Little Side Adventure

Posted by Greg Delmage on January 22, 2021

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 »

Random Encounter 205 – New Year, Same Games

Posted by Greg Delmage on January 10, 2021

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 »

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