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RPGFan"s Random Encounter

Join the staff of RPGFan as they discuss the latest news and topics in the world of role-playing games.

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260 - Is Forspoken Really All That Bad?

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2023/01/30

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two games: one controversial, one not!Square Enix's recent release, Forspoken, had a rough ride during its development, and it doesn't look like that ended with its release. While many think it's a perfectly fine action RPG, others feel it's a disaster. Where does Izzy fall on that spectrum? Then, Brian indulges in his love of the beat-'em-up genre with the release of the RPG-infused River City Girls 2! And finally, should dated or

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57:26

259 - Marvel Talk

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2023/01/16

On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel REALLY gets into talking about Marvel Comics and music!A surprise hit of 2022 was Marvel's Midnight Suns. Audra recently reviewed the supernatural-tinged strategy RPG, giving both Audra and Jono an opportunity to nerd the heck out about Marvel! Then, Mike gets a chance to chat with Audra about Coffee Talk, one of his favorite games of the last few years. And then suddenly, a wild Rhythm Encounter appears! Enjoy this brief but fun delve into the

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258 - Front Echoes

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2023/01/02

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two awesome RPGs released at the tail end of 2022.First up, Caitlin talks about her experience with the retro-indie JRPG, Chained Echoes. Primarily developed by a single person for the last seven years, this incredible JRPG evokes all those feelings back in the 16-bit age but with a ton of modern touches. It's simply an astonishing achievement. And Abe is here to discuss a ground-up remake of a classic Squaresoft Super Famicom TRPG

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257 - RPGFan's Most Anticipated Games of 2023

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/12/19

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about the games we're most excited about in 2023!Each and every December, RPGFan publishes one of the year's biggest features: a look ahead at the upcoming year. And this week on the show, our panel gets to geek out over it! What games do we think will be delayed? What games do we think are going to be disappointments? And what games will end up eating months of our lives? Find out in this week's episode! Featuring: Jono Logan, Tom Cox,

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75:04

256 - End-of-2022 Review Roundup!

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/12/05

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're catching up on some of the biggest and best RPGs over the last few weeks and months.First, Niki walks us through the bug-laden fields of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet! Then, Des flies us into the great beyond with his thoughts about Star Ocean: The Divine Force! And finally, Hilary and Jono get to geek out at the surprise drop of a brand-new game from the creators of Kingdom of Loathing and West of Loathing: Shadows Over Loathing!Featuring: Jono

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82:36

255 - This Way Madness Lies: An Interview with Zeboyd...

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/11/14

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono and Michael Sollosi team up to speak with the gang behind Zeboyd Games about their latest title: This Way Madness Lies!Robert Boyd and William Stiernberg at Zeboyd Games have been turning out innovative indie RPGs since Breath of Death VII: The Beginning in 2010. And in their latest release, This Way Madness Lies, they improbably mash up the popular Japanese anime genre of Magical Girls with the works of the English Bard himself, William

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67:04

254 - Asexual Representation in RPGs

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/11/07

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about asexual representation in video games.A few weeks ago, RPGFan published a feature by our own Caitlin Argyros, focusing on asexual characters in RPGs. Spoiler alert: it's a pretty short list. Though queer representation has been on the rise over the last decade, the aspec community still struggles to be seen and heard in all forms of media, including gaming. This week, Jono and Caitlin discuss various types of representation in video

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253 - Yakuza Encounter

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/10/24

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono and GC are taking a comprehensive look at Yakuza/Like a Dragon!Every now and then, RPGFan publishes a game primer to help newcomers get into a new series. We've covered Trails, Tales, and Xenos, and now it's time to cover Yakuza! With its recent rebranding into "Like a Dragon," the long-running Yakuza series looks to be taking another big step into its future. If you've ever wanted to sample all the delights the district of Kamurocho has to offer,

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79:31

252 - Random Book Club - Fight, Magic, Items

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/10/03

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's Random Book Club again!Here at RPGFan, we love our JRPGs: Tales, Trials, and everything in between. But to understand where the genre came from, we need to look back almost forty years to two legendary Japanese creators: Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest) and Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy).In the recent JRPG history book, Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West, author Aidan Moher

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84:08

251 - Yakuza NO MORE!

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/09/19

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're tackling one of the biggest news weeks in recent memory!First up, we're discussing the recent Nintendo Direct, speculating about the big Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom announcement, and wondering how these 2023 release dates can possibly be coming up so fast. Then, we're embracing our inner fanboys to discuss the massive amount of Yakuza... I'm sorry, the massive amount of LIKE A DRAGON news that dropped last Wednesday! There are a ton of stories to

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62:36

250 - Temptation, Thy Name is Final Fantasy XIV

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/09/05

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono is, once again, tempted to play Final Fantasy XIV!With the release of the 6.2 patch of FFXIV, Mike is taking up the torch to try and convince Jono to create an account. Will he be successful? And Audra is here to chat about Dusk Diver 2, an anime-inspired action RPG with more than a few elements of Yakuza/Persona! Plus, Gamescom was last week, so everyone is excited to speculate about all the news from the show! Featuring: Jono Logan, Audra Bowling,

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71:06

249 - RPGFan is A-OFK

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/08/22

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're going virtual! First, Caitlin examines the origins of a virtual band in the music biopic game, We Are OFK. Then, Brian steps into a virtual fantasy world in one of the only full-scale JRPGs available on VR platforms, RuinsMagus. And finally, Jono is back in Nova Scotia and is trying to teach his Mom how to play video games. It's... not going great, but there is always hope! Featuring: Jono Logan, Caitlin Argyros, Brian Mackenzie; Edited by Jono

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71:31

248 - Switch RPG Roundup!

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/08/08

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're going handheld with two highly anticipated RPGs for the Nintendo Switch...First, Izzy digs into the HD-2D remake of the classic Super Famicom/Super Nintendo RPG, LIVE A LIVE. Now, not only do Western audiences FINALLY learn how the title is pronounced, but we have the opportunity to enjoy this seven-character epic with stunning graphics and remastered music! Then, both Zach and Izzy wax rhapsodic to Jono about the incredible new entry of the Xeno

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65:08

247 - Random Book Club - The Art of Point-and-Click...

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/07/25

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's Random Book Club time!Do you know what we love almost as much as video games? Books ABOUT video games! Bitmap Books just released their third edition of The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games, and Hilary got an exclusive first look at this incredible volume. You know what that means, right? It means that Jono and Hilary get to geek out about adventure games for an hour! No, YOU fight like a cow! Featuring: Jono Logan, Hilary Andreff; Edited by

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65:46

246 - The Sun Also (Monster Hunter) Rises

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/07/11

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about the joy of hunting monsters!First, the panel chats about the RPGs and adventure games that caught their attention in the highly-anticipated June Nintendo Direct. Then, Jono gives Dom and Des a chance to geek out at length about the new expansion to Monster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak! Featuring: Jono Logan, Des Miller, Dom Kim; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter:

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69:45

245 - Sequels and the RPGFans Who Love Them

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/06/27

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about sequels and demos! Zach chats about his time with AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative, the new sequel to the beloved "mystery box" game. Mike shares some of his favorite RPG and adventure game demos from the 2022 Steam Next Fest. And the entire panel breaks down the big news stories of the week, including the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth announcement and the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct!Featuring: Jono Logan, Mike Salbato, Zach

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105:50

244 - Not-E3 Extravaganza!

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/06/13

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's Not-E3 time!Even though the illustrious gaming show is skipping a year, that doesn't mean there isn't a ridiculous amount of gaming news to sift through. Our panel talks about their favorite games of each day of the "show," and discusses what the future might hold for E3 and other gaming events in 2023 and beyond!Featuring: Jono Logan, Brian Mackenzie, Mario Garcia, Wes Iliff; Edited by Jono LoganGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us:

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73:26

243 - Vampire Fighter 2

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/05/30

On this episode of Random Encounter, the panel breaks down everything they’ve played over the last few weeks!Caitlin survives her first experience with the children of the night in Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong. Audra enjoys a bit of video game nostalgia with Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, a visual novel that celebrates the world of arcades. And Jono digs into his comfort food of Fallout 4 by adding in mods that dramatically change the way the game is played! Featuring: Jono

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77:03

242 - To Rogue or Not to Rogue

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/05/16

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about some of the best games we've played so far in May! As one of the biggest fans of the Suikoden series at RPGFan, Zach relished the opportunity to dig into Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, but did it live up to his high expectations? Sollosi revisits the past with Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2, giving him another opportunity to enjoy two tactical RPGs from his college years. And now that it's out of early access, Jono can't stop playing

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241 - Farming for DLC

RPGFan"s Random Encounter ·

2022/05/02

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time for some indie goodness down on the farm!Tarah makes her first appearance on the podcast, talking about the retro farm-sim Bit Orchard: Animal Valley for the Switch. This indie homage to Harvest Moon and Game Boy apparently makes for a very relaxing time (provided that you don't need to catch any frogs)! Next, Audra returns to Random to chat about the fun, if slightly underwhelming, dungeon crawler Anuchard. And then, Jono has been plowing

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