Random Encounter
Every other Monday, our Random Encounter crew brings you all the latest RPG news, in-depth discussions, opinions, and more coverage about what’s going on at RPGFan and in the world of RPGs.
- Random Encounter 347 – Darkness and Retro Light
On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s all about the aliens! First up, Directive 8020. The latest game in Supermassive… Read More » - Random Encounter 346 – Will the PS5 Rescue Starfield?
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking all about two older games that have recently been revitalized with new… Read More » - Random Encounter 345 – PAX East 2026 Roundup!
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking all about some of the RPGs and adventure games found at this… Read More »
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Retro Encounter
Retro Encounter takes you back to re-experience classic RPGs, with weekly podcasts and a new title each month in which our hosts chronicle their journeys in games that shouldn’t be missed. Each month’s game is also accompanied by “bonus” episodes covering a variety of topics. Every month’s game journal also includes an accompanying Final Thoughts segment.
- Retro Encounter 486 – Final Fantasy VIII Part II
…Whatever. This week on Retro Encounter, the panel is back to offer their thoughts on all the (beautiful?) nonsense that… Read More » - Retro Encounter 485 – Final Fantasy VIII Part I
I dreamt I was a podcast host. On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, a panel of four veterans and… Read More » - Retro Encounter 484 – Persona 5 Part II
Quit the idle chit-chat and let’s listen to Retro Encounter. This week on Retro Encounter, we dive into the second… Read More »
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Rhythm Encounter
Every other Monday, our music podcast Rhythm Encounter celebrates the music of RPGs with episodes themed around various topics such as musical styles, RPG locales, composer, and more. Come by twice a month for new episodes, or make it easy on yourself and subscribe!
- Rhythm Encounter 174 – Music of the Year 2025
Well hello there, and yes, it is time for a super-sized episode of Rhythm Encounter to celebrate many of the… Read More » - Rhythm Encounter 173 – Investigating Fall Music
Given the monumental releases throughout most of 2025, it would be easy to think we saw the best of what… Read More » - Rhythm Encounter 172 – Happy Jólabókaflóðið!
We’re getting festive today on Rhythm Encounter, but maybe not in the way you’d expect. It’s the end of year… Read More »
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