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Mar 14, 2020 • 1h 46min
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 that gang life! - In anticipation of a future Retro Encounter, Mike's spent a lot of time with Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore! - The FFVIIR demo has dropped and it's looking sharp! - E3 is on the horizon, but will it survive COVID-19, let alone the changing times? (After this recorded, it turns out, NO.) Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Mike Sollosi Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Feb 29, 2020 • 1h 17min
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 been doing his darndest these past weeks to clear his out!Chit chat about some other stuff!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono LoganQuestions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Feb 15, 2020 • 1h 36min
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 of the team members exploring space now that it (was) here on Western shores! - a listener email reminds us we're loved! - side chat and more! Featuring: Greg Delmage, Caitlin Argyros, Nathan Lee Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Feb 1, 2020 • 1h 2min
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 dipped into the "Wizardry Renaissance" that Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls has brought West! - Less talk about cork floors! Featuring: Greg Delmage, Pete Leavitt Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Jan 18, 2020 • 1h 43min
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 Triezenberg, Jono Logan Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Jan 15, 2020 • 1h 30min
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 Trosper Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Jan 12, 2020 • 1h 38min
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 Delmage, Jonathan Logan, Peter Triezenberg, Tyler Trosper Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Dec 28, 2019 • 1h 18min
177 - What Retro Encounter Said
On this episode of Random Encounter:- Talkin' bout Trails and FFXIV news!- What did we love about 2019?- What do we resolve to game with in 2020?- What are our wildest hopes for next year!?- Happy Holidays, folks!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Caitlin Argyros, Mike SollosiQuestions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Dec 20, 2019 • 1h 46min
176 - Some Epic Sagas
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Jono experienced Romancing SaGa 3, reviewed it, and you should probably hear him discuss it. - SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays is a mouthful to say, but Kyle is not only up to playing it, but telling us about this well-known little-known series! - Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition has made its way to consoles and Greg is muddling his way through it! - Listeners have questions, we have answers! - And we talk some Christmas nonsense (and Abercrombie Video & Variety) to kick it all off!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Kyle KortvelyQuestions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Dec 3, 2019 • 1h 47min
175 - Life and Times with Video Games
On this episode of Random Encounter: - After a wait of almost 2 decades, Shenmue III picks up without missing a beat for Alana! - Cope Island: Adrift deals with the feels as Greg explores its intriguing world and narrative! - Everyone (well, ALMOST everyone) has been playing new Pokemon, and all three on the cast are of that majority! - And a few side quests (diversions!) fill out the episode quite nicely!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jo Padilla, Alana HaguesQuestions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com


