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May 31, 2016 • 1h 39min
111 - Tanks for the Memories
Let's talk about our backlog a bit before the inevitable E3 hype. We've got Valkyria Chronicles HD, Romancing Saga 2, Wild Arms 3, and some Shin Megami Tensei to gush over before we try to contain our excitement for E3 2016. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Derek Heemsbergen, Caitlin Argyros and Jesse Woo Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
May 16, 2016 • 1h 28min
110 - Off Topic
We should probably focus on all of the crazy news over the past few weeks, huh? After a brief talk about the ending to Danganronpa 2 (don't worry, no spoilers), we do our best to take apart the amazing Persona 5 trailer and try to figure out just what Nintendo's up to. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Derek Heemsbergen and Robert Fenner Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
May 4, 2016 • 2h 21min
109 - Bon Voyage!
Another week of way too many games to talk about, friends. We've got Bravely Second, Nioh, Severed and The Banner Saga 2, along with a number of quick thoughts on titles in our individual backlogs. But the real story here is at the end where we say goodbye to a longtime podcast member and friend. You don't want to miss it! Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Sollosi and Jesse Woo Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
Apr 13, 2016 • 1h 52min
108 - Release The Caitlin!
Quick, get in the car! No time to explain! We have to breakdown the most recent Final Fantasy XV announcements, talk about why we're not covering Hyper Light Drifter, complain about coop problems in Moon Hunters, and give some final thoughts on Dark Souls III. Grab your leather jacket and let's roll! Featuring: Robert Steinman, Derek Heemsbergen, Caitlin Argyros and John Tucker Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
Mar 28, 2016 • 1h 33min
107 - Salty Souls
Time to sharpen your swords and drink some caffeine to help your reflexes, friends. We've got Salt and Sanctuary and Dark Souls III to test your might, some Steins;Gate to properly investigate, Norn9 to pursue, and Zero Time Dilemma news to gush over. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Derek Heemsbergen, Caitlin Argyros and Robert Fenner Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
Mar 15, 2016 • 1h 43min
106 - Rise of the X Revelations
Spring is just around the corner, and we're starting to get excited for all the potential news and rumors that start this time of year right before E3. We've got a Nintendo Direct to dissect, some Fire Emblem to gush over, PoPoLoCrois to discover, and The Division to... devise? I've got nothing, folks! Featuring: Robert Steinman, Derek Heemsbergen, Caitlin Argyros and Michael Sollosi Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
Feb 25, 2016 • 2h 28min
105 - Circus of Value
No time to dawdle, there's games to talk about! We've got Firewatch, XCOM 2, Project Setsuna, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. Oh, and we really need to talk about the Fallout 4 DLC plans and lament the closing of GameTrailers. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros and John Tucker Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
Feb 2, 2016 • 1h 44min
104 - Cold and Dark
The New Year is upon us, and the Random Encounter crew has lots to say about the latest releases. Everyone seems super pleased with Trails of Cold Steel, Rob (despite some rage here and there) appears to really like Darkest Dungeon, Derek loves on some Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam, Caitlin got a chance to play The Division, and, of course, we have to talk about all of the latest Fire Emblem Fates news that's been lighting up the interwebs. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Derek Heemsbergen, Caitlin Argyros and Robert Fenner Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
Jan 10, 2016 • 1h 45min
103 - Auld Lang Syne
With 2015 firmly in the rearview mirror, it's time to think about everything we've seen over the past twelve months. Of course, this also gives us a chance to talk about what all we're looking forward to in 2016. Just how many Final Fantasies will we see? Is Zero Time Dilemma our most anticipated game? Wait, of course it is! Strap in and join the crew as we celebrate the New Year in style. Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink and Caitlin Argyros Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
Dec 15, 2015 • 1h 53min
102 - Hands Off My Skell!
We're back with our last regular episode of 2015, and of course we're going to talk about Xenoblade Chronicles X and The Old Hunters expansion for Bloodborne. Oh, and there's that whole Final Fantasy VII Remake thing that we kinda have to analyze too, huh? Featuring: Robert Steinman, Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen and Caitlin Argyros Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
