RPGFan's Random Encounter

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: Shadowbringers – 24. Review Journal Book XXIV: In the Arms of WarDeath Trash PreviewRPGFan Chapters Review: A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games

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 Remake Episode INTERmissionNEO: The World Ends With You PreviewFinal Fantasy VII The First Soldier PreviewDreamscaper E3 PreviewTales of Arise PreviewCoromon is Pocket Monsters Meets 2D Zelda, and I Mean That Fondly

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 Musicians and ProducersGet ’em While They Last! PlayStation Store RPGs for PS One, PS2, PS3, PSP, and PS VitaHylian Highlights: Celebrating The Legend of Zelda ~ An RPGFan FeatureGenshin Impact: Zhongli’s Lament and The Troubling Militarism of the God of ContractsMega Man Battle Network and Technophobia in the Digital AgeRPGFan Chapters Preview: A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing GamesTV Review: Castlevania’s Final Season is Slow to Start, but Erupts into a Whip-Cracker of a FinaleShin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD RemasterMind ScannersBiomutantNew Pokémon SnapPrescription for Sleep: Stardew ValleyThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Original Soundtrack

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 EditionActRaiser Original Soundtrack and Symphonic Suite

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: Nocturne HD Remaster Preview

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 Warriors Games and the RPG FanShattered – Tale of the Forgotten KingCyanide & Happiness – FreakpocalypseBrigandine: The Legend of Runersia

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 1Ocean’s HeartGnosiaKowloon High-School ChronicleThe Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos DLCChernobylite PreviewGood Night, Knight PreviewMonster Hunter Rise: Demo Version 2 Preview