RPGFan's Retro Encounter

December and January are ideal times to play winter-themed RPGs, and Retro Encounter is here with suggestions. Mike, Robert, and Peter each discuss their favorite snowy RPGs and icy locales in other RPGs in this December episode of Retro Encounter.Featuring: Mike Sollosi, Robert Fenner, Peter TriezenbergNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter has beaten Diablo III and is ready to discuss the final act of the game and its expansion, Reaper of Souls. We talk about lore, the end-game, seasonal content, and the future of Diablo.Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 21-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter discusses what Diablo III launched as and celebrates what it has become. We talk about our history with the series, our original impressions of vanilla Diablo III, and debate our favorite bosses and classes. We cover the first three acts of the game.Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 21-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter sits down to give our impressions of the Game Awards and PlayStation Experience. We talk about all of the major announcements, critique the winners of the awards and examine the relevance of award shows.Featuring: Josh Curry, Michael SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

There are too many video games. No games fan has played every popular video game, and naturally no RPG Fan has played every major RPG. On today's Retro Encounter three panelists reveal a few of the games missing from their RPG resumes, then listen to their Retro Encounter cohorts tell them why they should give those RPGs a try. It's just like a real confession, but without the privacy or discretion, and the only topic is video games.Featuring: Mike Sollosi, Alana Hagues, Nick RansbottomNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Final Fantasy VI has many dear fans across the globe. It's celebrated as an artistic achievement, and regarded as one of the best video games ever, so when an old perspective joins with new one, what will come about? Two of our Retro Encounter regulars engage in a discussion over anything and everything about Final Fantasy VI, from the characters and story, to the mechanics and the sheer diversity of gameplay. Does this game still stack up against the rest of the series? Come listen as Retro Encounter prepare to warm up their Magitek and start a rebellion.Featuring: Mike Sollosi, Alana HaguesNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter completes Aurora's epic journey by finishing Child of Light. We talk about our thoughts on the ending, storytelling in video games, how Child of Light fits into Joseph Campbell's theory of the hero's journey, and provide our final impressions on the characters and the game.Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 20-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Blizzcon 2016 has happened and Retro Encounter is here to cover all the big announcements. Listen as we give our thoughts on the future of World of Warcraft, Starcraft 2, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo III.Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter becomes enthralled by the beauty of Child of Light as we discuss its unique and refreshing take on storytelling and classic RPGs. We relay our favorite characters and teams for battle, which fairy tales the game reminds us of and our predictions for how the story will end. We finish the podcast by guessing what the major announcements will be at BlizzCon 2016.Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Mike SollosiNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 20-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Join the Retro Encounter crew as we take our first steps into the next generation of Final Fantasy with the CGI tie-in film, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. The film certainly has some big names behind it, with the likes of Aaron Paul, Lena Heady, and Sean Bean lending their prestigious talents to the voice cast, but does Kingsglaive hold up as both a movie and an introduction to the highly anticipated game? We discuss the technical merits of the film, theorize about its implications for Final Fantasy XV's story, and have an in-depth discussion on the role female characters play in this world.Featuring: Peter Triezenberg, Caitlin Argyros, Stephanie Sybydlo, Stephen MeyerinkNote: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!Get in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom