Random Encounter(s) Archive
Random Encounter 202 – Getting Ready to Winter
On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg and Quinton discuss their adventures in the latest Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC, The Crown Tundra, which has proven to be a solid addition to the game. Jono had a storied experience with Yakuza: Like a Dragon, but has completed this gem that you oughta play!… Read More »
Random Encounter 201 – They Don’t All Have an Impact
On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg continues his clicking in Torchlight III but seems ready to wrap it up. He has also been trudging through The Crown Tundra with his pokémon a bit, but has much more to do there. Caitlin was eagerly awaiting Trails of Cold Steel IV, but has been left wanting… Read More »
Random Encounter 200 – Don’t You, Forget About Me
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re on video (you can see it below)! That’s right, you can see the faces (if you want) of some of your RPGFan podcast hosts on this special 200th episode! We take a look back at the episode that started it all with Rob Steinman and the crew, while still talking… Read More »
Random Encounter 199 – We’re the Renegades of… RPGs…?
On this episode of Random Encounter, well, a few things happened! Greg’s pretty excited about his time with the recently released Star Renegades, so here’s hoping you are too! Quinton’s a newcomer to Random and brings in his experience with P5 Royal, and we all share thoughts on problemati… Read More »
Random Encounter 198 – Storied Worlds and Worlds of Stories!
On this episode of Random Encounter, we talk about the news from both Microsoft and Sony, as well as our hype for FFXVI’s reveal! Greg chats about his adventures in Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remaster and if it’s worth getting into! Pete made a case to cover Crusader Kings… Read More »
Random Encounter 197 – Rhythm Encounter: Re-Returning
On this episode of Random Encounter, the panelists assemble to talk music! Yes, Rhythm Encounter is back and we’re here to share in some of the love! Greg, Jono, and Mike have picked 3 albums from their “to listen” lists and are here to share their thoughts and a few of their choice tracks! Stay a w… Read More »
Random Encounter 196 – Trying Some New Things
On this episode of Random Encounter, Hilary needs you to know that Iron Danger is great and you should probably play it! After the Nintendo Indie showcase, Raji: An Ancient Epic caught Hilary’s attention and she dishes on her experience so far! Rogue Legacy 2 has opened… Read More »
Random Encounter 195 – A Summer Sampler
On this episode of Random Encounter we find out about Mario’s latest RPG adventure, Paper Mario: The Origami King from Tooker. Necrobarista spins a beautiful yarn and looks great doing it, and Zach lets us know all his feels. Greg’s been island-hopping in Summer in Mara, lov… Read More »
Random Encounter 194 – Kids-Eye View
On this episode of Random Encounter we talk about how Pokémon Sword & Shield’s DLC Isle of Armor brings some new elements to the title for Peter and Gwen to dish about! Tooker adventured in the depths of Minecraft Dungeons, which Gwen recently got for her birthday and has been playing with her d… Read More »
Random Encounter 193 – Puzzling, but Fun!
On this episode of Random Encounter: puzzles abound! Jono jumped back to the 90s to solve puzzles and crimes in Murder By Numbers while Greg finally adventured in Link’s Awakening with the Switch remake! CrossCode got ported to the Switch, but according to Jono it didn’t make the transition smoothly… Read More »
Random Encounter 192 – Take Pride in Your Party!
On this episode of Random Encounter: Staff members sat down for a special Pride Month episode all about queerness and RPGs!Topics include the community, our first encounters with LGBTQ+ media, and which games we feel represent us well… and maybe not so well!Games covered include Timespinner, Perso… Read More »
Random Encounter 191 – Like Suikoden Up In Here!
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Everyone weighs in on their fave bits from the PS5 reveal event!- The Outer Worlds has hit the Switch in Tooker’s hot hands, but does it hold up? Jono wants to know!- With the return of Xenoblade Chronicles, Steph has made room in her schedule for some necessary… Read More »
Random Encounter 190 – Some Heavy Stuff
On this episode of Random Encounter:- We got news on Paper Mario: The Origami King and our bodies are ready to be folded into this new adventure!- Bug Fables definitely takes some notes from Paper Mario, as Alana elucidates for us!- What’s an episode without Yakuza? Well, another episode, but Jono h… Read More »
Random Encounter 188 – Stir a Little More J Into That RPG!
On this episode of Random Encounter:- the remake of Trials of Mana is here and Greg got into it with gusto!- Sakura Wars is anime, and anime anime anime Nathan anime’d!- Neal partakes of an 80s after school special in Wintermoor Tactics Club!- we got listener mail!- Jono’s knee-deep in Bravely Secon… Read More »
Random Encounter 187 – How Would You Like Your Retro With That?
On this episode of Random Encounter:- We have been wanting it, and now we’re playing it! Alana and Jo dish on FFVII Remake for us.- Jono’s wrapped things up with Bravely Default and is ready to move onto the next!- indie retro-style RPG Pillars of Dust has offered a fun, nostalgia-inspired adventure… Read More »
Random Encounter 186 – A Fresh Coat of Paint
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Jono wraps up on his Yakuza experiences with Judgment. That’s all… FOR NOW!- Tyler is here to regale us with his tales from Dragon Quest XI S, to tell us how the improvements between versions stack up.- Nathan reviewed Rune Factory 4 Special Edition for us, so… Read More »
Random Encounter 185 – Nothing But Love Over Here!
On this episode of Random Encounter:- everyone on the episode has played the FFVIIR Demo, so we wanna’ talk about it!- Greg got into the Trials of Mana Demo in anticipation of its coming release!- Caitlin’s experience in FFXIV: Shadowbringers 5.2 is different from Mike’s, so we definitely wanna’ hea… Read More »
Random Encounter 184 – Up With the Times
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Shadowbringers 5.2 has dropped since someone last said “FFXIV”, so Mike’s here to discuss it!- Stoneshard, by dev Hypetrain, has gotten Greg on its hypetrain, even if it’s challenging as heck!- Jono has wrapped up his time with Yakuza 5 and is ready for more of… Read More »
Random Encounter 183 – Walk Me Through This, Please.
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Greg manages to find his way of the dungeon in Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls long enough to talk about it!- Jono has been kicking, punching, and singing his way through Yakuza, the latest being Yakuza 5!- The backlog is real, we all know that, and Jono has b… Read More »
Random Encounter 182 – We Attac, But We Also Protec RPGs
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Nathan has gone back to Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE now that it’s on Switch, and so far, the port holds up!- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics just dropped and Greg is here to discuss what works and what doesn’t!- The PSO2 Beta is live and Caitlin is one… Read More »
Random Encounter 181 – A Quick Start to 2020
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Greg tried out the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX demo, reveling in its sweetness!- Pete has immersed himself in Harebrained Scheme’s latest expansion to BATTLETECH and is living his best merc life!- Continuing the trend of dungeon-delving, Greg has dipp… Read More »
Random Encounter 180 – RPGFan 2019 Game of the Year Awards Pt. 3
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Our panelists cover the last of this years awards!- It’s mostly Cold Steel III and Shadowbringers from this point on, but so much good stuff came to us in 2019!- We shout out to readers/listeners!- A Jedi baby?! Featuring: Greg Delmage, Caitlin Argyros, Peter Tr… Read More »
Random Encounter 179 – RPGFan 2019 Game of the Year Awards Pt. 2
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Our panelists cover the next few categories in this year’s awards!- As before, we maybe didn’t all play everything (too many games), but we all have thoughts!- Danger, the enemy is approaching. Featuring: Greg Delmage, Caitlin Argyros, Peter Triezenberg, Tyler T… Read More »
Random Encounter 178 – RPGFan 2019 Game of the Year Awards Pt. 1
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Our panelists cover the first few categories in this years awards- Some of the games we got to play, others we really want to, and a few aren’t even on our radar! To each their own!- Happy New Year! We chit chat about the holidays and such! Featuring: Greg Delma… Read More »
