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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 »

Random Encounter 204 – Can Bad Games Ever Be Good?

Posted by Greg Delmage on December 28, 2020

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono has braved the wastes ofAppalachia in Fallout 76 and, well, it’s not as bad as it once was. Despite not expecting to get into it so soon, Greg has been playing Cyberpunk 2077, and so has Tooker, so they have some thoughts to chat out on this i… Read More »

Random Encounter 203 – Enjoying the Apocalypse!

Posted by Greg Delmage on December 12, 2020

On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s just Greg and Jono talkin’ about some games of (relative) yore! Greg wrapped up on the stellar Horizon Zero Dawn and shares his final thoughts. This means Greg has time for Chrono Cross, for better or worse! Feeling the bug for Cyberpunk… Read More »

Random Encounter 202 – Getting Ready to Winter

Posted by Greg Delmage on November 27, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on November 13, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on October 28, 2020

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…?

Posted by Greg Delmage on October 11, 2020

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!

Posted by Greg Delmage on September 26, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on September 12, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on September 6, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on August 30, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on August 1, 2020

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!

Posted by Greg Delmage on July 17, 2020

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!

Posted by Greg Delmage on July 5, 2020

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!

Posted by Greg Delmage on June 19, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on June 6, 2020

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!

Posted by Greg Delmage on May 8, 2020

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?

Posted by Greg Delmage on April 24, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on April 10, 2020

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!

Posted by Greg Delmage on March 27, 2020

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

Posted by Greg Delmage on March 14, 2020

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 »

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