RPGFan's Random Encounter

On this episode of Random Encounter, well, a few things happened! Greg's pretty excited about his time with the recently released Star Renegades, so here's hoping you are too! Quinton's a newcomer to Random and brings in his experience with P5 Royal, and we all share thoughts on problematic elements in games that don't always age well. Aside from asides, Jono's only delved into some off-brand games, but they're good ones worth hearing about! Finally, some RPG-adjacent Smash news that's pretty neat, so why not talk a bit about that? Come check out the conversation!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Quinton O'Connor; Edited by Brian IngemansonGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Star RenegadesPersona 5 Royal ReviewFlashback Friday 5: PlayStationBeyond the Sunset: Skies of Arcadia’s Endless Optimism 20 Years OnDefending Champions: The Best RPGs of Every Year Since Dragon Quest (1987–1999)Defending Champions: The Best RPGs of Every Year Since Dragon Quest (2000–2009)Defending Champions: The Best RPGs of Every Year Since Dragon Quest (2010–2019)Hades ReviewFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition ReviewRobotics;Notes ELITE ReviewBanner of the Maid: The Oriental Pirate DLC ReviewThe Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC ReviewNioh 2: The Tengu’s Disciple DLC Review

On this episode of Random Encounter, we talk about the news from both Microsoft and Sony, as well as our hype for FFXVI's reveal! Greg chats about his adventures in Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remaster and if it's worth getting into! Pete made a case to cover Crusader Kings III for the site, and are we glad he did cause the stories are wild! Getting Jono back into The Outer Wilds for Peril on Gorgon was an easy task, and he's glad this new adventure seems to hold up! Finally, Nathan and I are both excited for more farming with Rune Factory 5 getting some more coverage recently and can't wait for it to release! Idle chit-chat is at its minimum, but come listen to us anyway!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Nathan Lee, Pete Leavitt; Edited by Greg DelmageGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Final Fantasy XVI RevealRune Factory 5 Brings The Beloved Series Back in 2021Crowdfunding Chronicles: DwerveCrowdfunding Chronicles: Scarlet RepublicsFriday Flashback: When, How, and Why I Fell in Love with Wild ARMsFriday Flashback: Fat Stacks (of Actual Paper) OR How I Learned to Play Sakura WarsFeature - RPGs as Therapy II: How RPGs (Still) Makes Us BetterReview - 13 Sentinels: Aegis RimReview - Marvel's AvengersReview - Summer in MaraReview - Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - GoldReview - Paradise KillerReview - Hotel Sowls

On this episode of Random Encounter, the panelists assemble to talk music! Yes, Rhythm Encounter is back and we're here to share in some of the love! Greg, Jono, and Mike have picked 3 albums from there "to listen" lists and are here to share their thoughts and a few of their choice tracks! Stay a while, and listen!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Mike Salbato; Edited by Micah CoatesGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:The Celtic Link: Themes from "The Legend of Zelda"Beer SQOCTOPATH TRAVELER Break, Boost and Beyond Live!

On this episode of Random Encounter, Hilary needs you to know that Iron Danger is great and you should probably play it! After the Nintendo Indie showcase, Raji: An Ancient Epic caught Hilary's attention and she dishes on her experience so far! Rogue Legacy 2 has opened its Early Access phase and is so far shaping up to match its predecessor. Jo has been adventuring in Suikoden II and is a true Star of Destiny themselves. If the hype of Suikoden isn't enough, we're all stoked for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes! Lastly, the pending release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon has Jono on the edge of his seat and willing to fight Jo, or any others, to review it! Episode 200 is coming, so give us your suggestions for what you want to hear on it!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Hilary Andreff, Jo Padilla; Edited by Brian IngemansonGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

On this episode of Random Encounter we find out about Mario's latest RPG adventure, Paper Mario: The Origami King from Tooker. Necrobarista spins a beautiful yarn and looks great doing it, and Zach lets us know all his feels. Greg's been island-hopping in Summer in Mara, loving the simple adventure for the escape it is! Lastly, Jono wanted Greg's take on Murder by Numbers!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, John "Tooker" Tucker, Zach Wilkerson; Edited by Brian IngemansonGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

On this episode of Random Encounter we talk about how Pokemon Sword & Shield's DLC Isle of Armor brings some new elements to the title for Peter and Gwen to dish about! Tooker adventured in the depths of Minecraft Dungeons, which Gwen recently got for her birthday and has been playing with her dad. Nintendo Directs aren't just for Nintendo anymore! Are other companies using them effectively during this con. season hiatus?Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, John "Tooker" Tucker, Peter Triezenberg, Gwen; Edited by Micah CoatesGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Review - Pokemon Sword & Shield: The Isle of ArmorReview - Minecraft DungeonsRPGFan.com Under MaintenanceCrowdfunding Chronicles - Arcadia FallenReview - Operencia: The Stolen SunReview - Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2Review - Arc of AlchemistPreview - Monster CrownMusic Review - Parallelus

On this episode of Random Encounter:Jono jumped back to the 90s to solve puzzles and crimes in Murder By Numbers!Greg finally adventured in Link's Awakening playing the Switch remake!CrossCode got ported to the Switch, but according to Jono it didn't make the transition smoothly...A few listener emails get peppered throughout the episodeAnd just general chitchat, like we do!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan; Edited by Greg DelmageGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Crowdfunding Chronicles: WhateverlandCrowdfunding Chronicles: Corven - Path of RedemptionBrigandine: The Legend of Runersia Interview with Producer and Game Designer Kazuhiro IgarashiTo The Top: Virginia and DisunitySo you want to get into The Trails Series...So You Want to Get Into YsSo you want to Start An Atelier...If Found...Pokémon Sword & Shield: The Isle of ArmorBrigandine: The Legend of RunersiaThe Outer WorldsPillars of DustPersona 4 GoldenDeath Come TrueThe Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IIIStory of Seasons: Friends of Mineral TownHer StoryBoxxyQuest: The Gathering StormMinecraft DungeonsEPOCH: A Tribute to Chrono Trigger

On this episode of Random Encounter:Staff members sat down for a special Pride Month episode all about queerness and RPGs!Topics include the community, our first encounters with LGBTQ+ media, and which games we feel represent us well... and maybe not so well!Games covered include Timespinner, Persona 2, If Found..., and more.Featuring: Jo Padilla, Alana Hagues, Caitlin Argyros, Leona McCallumGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Timespinner ReviewIf Found... ReviewShin Megami Tensei: Persona 2 Innocent Sin (PSP) ReviewPersona 2: Eternal Punishment (PSone) Review

On this episode of Random Encounter:Everyone weighs in on their fave bits from the PS5 reveal event!The Outer Worlds has hit the Switch in Tooker's hot hands, but does it hold up? Jono wants to know!With the return of Xenoblade Chronicles, Steph has made room in her schedule for some necessary Reyn Time!Patrick commandeers the podcast for SaGa talk, and really, no one is disappointed!Maneater is an RPG about a shark. What's not to love? Neal gives us the best bites from this open-water RPG!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Steph Sybydlo, Patrick Gann, John Tucker, Neal ChandranGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Black Lives MatterCrowdfunding Chronicles: Weaving TidesCrowdfunding Chronicles: Black BookCrowdfunding Chronicles: Externus — Path of the SolariOgre Battle 64 Challenges the Notion of a "Person of Lordly Caliber"Great Games to Play While You're Still at HomeHero Must Die. Again ReviewUtawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen ReviewBug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling ReviewManeater Review Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition ReviewPersona 4 Golden Review-in-Progress: Now on Steam!Monster Train ReviewRPGFan Music: Octopath Traveler Break, Boost and Beyond Live! Review + VideoPatrick Gann's SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions Trophy GuidePatrick Gann's Romancing SaGa 2 Trophy GuidePatrick Gann's Romancing SaGa 3 Trophy Guide

On this episode of Random Encounter:We got news on Paper Mario: The Origami King and our bodies are ready to be folded into this new adventure!Bug Fables definitely takes some notes from Paper Mario, as Alana elucidates for us!What's an episode without Yakuza? Well, another episode, but Jono has gone back to Yakuza 0 to refresh his memories!Greg got gacha'd by Final Fantasy Brave Exvius: War of the Visions!Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Alana HaguesGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: podcast@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomThis Episode's Related Links:Black Lives Matter - Check this out to find ways to lend supportBlack Game DevelopersAurion: Legacy of the Kori-OdanSweetxheartTreachery in Beatdown CityShe Dreams ElsewhereCryamoreCliqueOne Man Left StudiosXalavier Nelson Jr.Brass Lion EntertainmentPelvic Gaming with Lady PelvicGeakZoe Amira FundraiserBug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling