RPGFan's Random Encounter

Need a break from the constant terror that is Dark Souls? Then have a seat at our bonfire as John recounts his time with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Kim discusses the recently released Persona 2: Innocent Sin, and the rest of the crew whets their appetites for more Dark Souls. Stay tuned after the show for an interview on Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny with Adam Fitch, Localization Editor at Natsume! Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll, Stephen Meyerink, Kimberley Wallace and Zachary Pintchik Special Guest: Adam Fitch, Natsume Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Seems like everyone is talking about the JRPG Xenoblade and wondering whether or not we'll see it on domestic shores. Well, the crew of Random Encounter decided to focus on this heavily anticipated title, and reached the consensus that, yeah, it is a pretty big deal. Following an in depth analysis of the title, Derek brings the podcast home with the week's crazy news, including an Old Republic release date, the rabid anticipation of Dark Souls, a Final Fantasy remake, and the delay(?) of Diablo 3. Warning: This podcast may contain sheep. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen and Greig McCallum Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

Funny noises abound in this weeks episode of Random Encounter! Rob, John and Stephen join up to discuss the zombie filled Dead Island, demon infested SMT: Devil Survivor Overclocked, complexity and replayability in games, as well as the latest news in the world of RPGs. Stay tuned after the show for an interview with Darren Korb, composer of the Bastion soundtrack! Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll, and Stephen Meyerink Special Guest: Darren Korb, Supergiant Games Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

The editors of RPGFan.com assemble once again to discuss the latest and greatest in the world of RPGs. Why does Zack think Deus Ex: Human Revolution is the next Metal Gear Solid game? What's keeping Rob from enjoying indie darling Bastion? Also, listen after the show for a special interview with Tobyn Manthorpe, one of the developers of Emissary of War!      Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll, Zachary Pintchik and Kyle E. MillerSpecial Guest: Tobyn Manthorpe

Stephen is back from Montreal where he had the chance to play the highly anticipated Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and has decided to grace our lesser, non-augmented selves with details of the trip. Does the cyber renaissance FPS/RPG deliver the goods? Can Stephen do an awesome Adam Jensen impression? Listen up and find out on this weeks edition of Random Encounter! Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll, Stephen Meyerink and Liz Maas

On this nostalgia-laden edition of Random Encounter the editors of RPGFan sit down to discuss a game that made them the RPG fans they are today: Phantasy Star IV. Listen as Rob, John, Stephen and Derek explain why exactly Phantasy Star IV ranks as one of the best JRPGs of all time.      NOTE: This episode contains heavy spoilers for the Phantasy Star series.      Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll, Stephen Meyerink and Derek Heemsbergen

With our party down to three brave warriors once more, can the editors of RPGFan brave this dungeon-filled episode? Rob, John and Stephen gather round the podcast fire to discuss Dungeon Siege III, Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale and more on this week's episode of Random Encounter!      Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll and Stephen Meyerink

They came. They saw. They conquered. And now the editors of RPGFan are here to tell you about the most exciting RPGs at E3 2011! Final Fantasy XIII-2, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and more.      Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll, Kimberley Wallace, Liz Maas and Derek Heemsbergen

Kyle and Stephen join Rob for an in-depth look at The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings on this weeks episode of Random Encounter. Has one of this year's biggest RPGs lived up to the hype? (Spoilers: Yes!)      NOTE: This podcast may contain some mild spoilers for The Witcher 2. If you have not played the game or aren't very far in, listen at your own risk!      Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink and Kyle E. Miller

Join the editors of RPGFan for a special roundtable on female characters in video games on this week's episode of Random Encounter. Our editors share some of their favorite female characters, what sets those characters above the rest, and what they hope to see from developers in the future. Be sure to check out our "Best (and Worst) Female RPG Characters" feature and share your opinions on the message boards.      Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll, Kimberley Wallace, Liz Maas and Stephen Meyerink