Rpg Fan's Random Encounter

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 excitement of unsubstantiated rumors (Chrono Cross remake), and the delights of visual novels! Plus, there is some big, big news about the future of Random Encounter moving forward! Happy Thanksgivings! Featuring: Jono Logan, Greg Delmage; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Rhythm Encounter 72 – Game Music ConcertsChrono CrossFinal Fantasy VII The First SoldierRPGFan’s Essential Visual Novels

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 Castlevania titles for the Game Boy Advance (Circle of the Moon, Harmony of Dissonance, and Aria of Sorrow). These games revived the Symphony of the Night-style of 2D-exploration gameplay and cemented the term "Metroidvania" in our minds forever. In this episode, Jono and Mike get a chance to dive back into some fond GBA memories while Audra and Niki get to experience the Castlevania universe for the first time! Plus, we finally get a definitive answer to the question, is the double jump the best upgrade in video game history?Featuring: Jono Logan, Audra Bowling, Niki Fakhoori, Mike Sollosi; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Castlevania Advance Collection ReviewCupid Para

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 earliest era of the SNES with the surprise remake of the cult-favorite hybrid side-scroller/city-builder title, Actraiser Renaissance. And finally, Jono dips into the spirit of the 90s with Kathy Rain: Director's Cut, a remake/remaster of the 2016 indie point-and-click adventure game. Featuring: Jono Logan, Niki Fakhoori, Abraham Kobylanski; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy ReviewActraiser Renaissance ReviewKathy Rain: Director’s Cut Review

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talkin' 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 Sybydlo, to talk about their experiences with the games and where YOU should start if you want to get into the beloved long-running series! Featuring: Jono Logan, Wes Iliff, Stephanie Sybydlo; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:So You Want to Get Into the Tales Series...Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition ReviewTales of Berseria ReviewTales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World ReviewTales of Arise ReviewWashington Post: The video game review process is broken. It’s bad for readers, writers and games.

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's the latest Yakuza Encounter! Jono is super excited to dive into the newest spinoff Yakuza game, 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 Nintendo Direct news from last week, as well as come up with a definitive answer to the age-old question, "Which is the best video game animal?" Their answers may surprise you! (Hint: It's cats. It's always cats.)Featuring: Jono Logan, Caitlin Argyros, Niki Fakhoori; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Lost Judgment ReviewOlympia Soirée ReviewDefining Joseimuke, and Attempting to Define OtomeYakuza Is For Men | GC Vazquez YouTube Video

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 announcements from the recent PlayStation presentation! Will the KotOR Remake still be an RPG? Will Tiny Tina's Wonderlands be a turn-based RPG? Could Deathloop actually be an RPG? (No, sadly, but we're going to be playing it anyway!)Featuring: Jono Logan, Abraham Kobylanski, Pete Leavitt ; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Black Book ReviewChernobylite ReviewWorld FlipperKnights of the Old Republic RemakeTiny Tina's Wonderland

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 Dungeon!Plus, Caitlin is here to talk about a game that ISN'T Final Fantasy XIV (Fantasian Part II), Audra is exploring outer space in OPUS: Echo of Starsong, and Jono is eagerly awaiting Greg's triumphant return to Random Encounter!Featuring: Jono Logan, Audra Bowling, Caitlin Argyros ; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Boyfriend Dungeon ReviewOPUS: Echo of Starsong ReviewLake ReviewFantasian (Part One) Review

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 big news about the future of Random Encounter... (Don't worry, we're just changing our time slot)!Featuring: Jono Logan, Alana Hagues, Audra Bowling, Quinton O'Connor; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD ReviewNieR Re[in]carnation ReviewAmbition: A Minuet in Power ReviewThe Vale: Shadow of the Crown ReviewDreamscaper Review

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 madman in the final NES entry, Final Fantasy III. How do they hold up today? And with Greg on vacation, can anyone stop Jono from changing the show to Yakuza Encounter?! Featuring: Jono Logan, Brian Mackenzie, Audra Bowling, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster ReviewFinal Fantasy II Pixel Remaster ReviewFinal Fantasy III Pixel Remaster Review

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 Objection at any random person who walks by in The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Zach Wilkerson, Cory Tischbein; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Cris Tales ReviewCris Tales Video ReviewMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin ReviewKitaria Fables PreviewThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicles ReviewDai Gyakuten Saiban: Naruhodō Ryūnosuke no Bōken ReviewOverboard!

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!Featuring: Eva Padilla, with Special Guests: Eve Golden-Woods, Fernando Melo; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:LudoNarraConDOUBLE BLIT GAMESIf Found... Review

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 to the remaster. An awesome listener question and plenty of asides polish another episode for your listening pleasure!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Hilary Andreff, Steph Sybydlo; Edited by Jono Logan and Greg DelmageGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Legend of ManaQueeR Replicant: Confronting Sexuality and Identity through Kainé and Emil in NieR ReplicantSo you want to get into The Trails Series… [Revised]Pride & Progress: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Representation in RPGsScarlet NexusDeath end re;QuestFamicom Detective Club: The Missing HeirRWBY: Grimm Eclipse – Definitive EditionFinal Fantasy XIV: Shadowbring

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'Connor, Mike Salbato; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Crowdfunding Chronicles: WanderlostRPGFan Chapters Preview: Selected Excerpts From A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing GamesRPGFan Chapters: Further Excerpts from A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing GamesRPGFan Chapters Review: Boss Fight Books ‘Final Fantasy VI’Cris Tales Interview with Lead Producer Derek NealThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IVDisco Elysium: The Final CutRe:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the ThroneForegoneBackboneDark DeitySolasta: Crown of the MagisterFinal Fantasy VII Remak

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 shenanigans!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Steph Sybydlo, Josh Louis; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

On this episode of Random Encounter, we gathered the crew to talk about takin' sweet pics of our favourite Pokemon! That's right, New Pokemon Snap is all kinds of delightful and RPG-adjacent, which means Niki got to review it and talk about. Also, because Pokemon, we welcome a semi-regular special guest to share her enthusiasm for the game! And just as quickly as one guest leaves, another spontaneously appears because you can't have a chat about Final Fantasy XIV and the recent Fan Festival without getting Caitlin involved. Alana and Caitlin regale us with tales of what to expect from the Endwalker expansion and our life with bunnies of all types! So, hop in and listen!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Alana Hagues, Niki Fakhoori, with Special Guests Caitlin Argyros and Gwen; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Prescription for Sleep: Stardew Valley Interview with the

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 showed up because we mentioned Lost Judgment and its announcement! THEN we get to Disco Elysium and Eva's hot takes on that brilliant game. All that and more, so take a listen!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Michael Sollosi, Eva Padilla and a surprise panelist!; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Monster Hunter RiseDisco Elysium: The Final CutLost JudgmentDream Quests and Desires: An Interview with Disco Elysium’s Justin KeenanFantasian (Part One)OutridersAtelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DXThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the DarkMass Effect: Legendary EditionA

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 Remastered and is a bit more positive about it. Lastly, Alana has gotten to revisit an old favourite of hers, as NeiR: Replicant ver.1.22474487139… makes its way internationally, giving us the purest NieR experience as it was arguably intended. All this and more, so come have a listen while we chat!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Alana Hagues, Hilary Andreff, Brian MacKenzie; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Crowdfunding Chronicles: Spring 2021 Special EditionSaGa Frontier RemasteredJudgmentMonster Hunter RiseBravely Default IINieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…Steam PrisonShin Megami Tensei III: No

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 and a fun discovery for Caitlin gives us a swell little episode for your ears!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Caitlin Argyros, Abe Kobylanski; Edited by Greg DelmageGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:OutridersFantasianCrowdfunding Chronicles: HolomentoYakuza: Like a DragonStory of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive TownMonster Hunter: World & IceborneNeptunia Virtual StarsCurse of the Dead GodsEvil InsideThe Life and Suffering of Sir BranteMonster Train – The Last Divinity DLC

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 quest. Brian’s gotten himself back into Fire Emblem: Three Houses, but with a twist, which has intrigued other FE fans! Quinton’s along for the ride and loving all of it, having dipped into most of the games discussed. Oh, and he makes Jono and I want to play FFXIV (no surprise there…!). All this, and more, so get into it and listen!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Quinton O’Connor, Nicholas Whaley, Brian Mackenzie; Edited by Micah CoatesGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Bravely Default IIYakuza 5Yakuza 6Fire Emblem: Three HousesFinal Fantasy XIVThe Best Games of the PlayStation Store: PSOne and PS2The Case for

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've been looking forward to! So far, it holds up! So, come listen to some great discussion!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Michael Sollosi, Nicholas Whaley, Brian Mackenzie; Edited by Greg DelmageGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Project Triangle StrategyBravely Default IICrowdfunding Chronicles: Roots of PachaProject Triangle Strategy’s Invisible Feature and the Trials of Gaming while ColorblindThe Ugly Side of Paradise: A Deeper Look at Pokémon Sun & Moon’s Team SkullXenoblade Chronicles’ Affinity for RelativityHalf Past Fate: Romantic DistancingEverhoodViola: The Heroine’s MelodyScarlet Hollow – Episode