RPGFan's Retro Encounter

Setting is an extremely important element to any RPG, adding to a game's visual, interactive, and tonal presentation. So naturally a few Retro Encounter panelists have thoughts. Four panelists each present a few of their favorite RPG worlds, detailing why they're great to explore and to experience.Featuring: Hilary Andreff, Alana Hagues, Leona McCallum, Michael SollosiGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter completes its journey through Lunar and Lunar 2 for our special Lunar Month, in which the heroes of Lunar 2 confront personal adversaries, free the souls of four powerful dragons, and challenge an ancient evil... only for the real story to begin. Come for the romance, tolerate the grind, and stay for the incredible ending to Lunar 2: Eternal Blue!Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Scott Clay, Robert Fenner, Chris Gebauer, Leona McCallumGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Part 3 of Lunar month continues with part 1 of our Lunar 2: Eternal Blue podcast! We expound on the fabulous Sega CD sequel, with discussion topics including Lucia's fashion choices, Ronfar and Jean divulging their secret pasts within moments of meeting either of them, and the indeterminate identity of the masked Mystere. Also, please send us emails for the upcoming episode 150 mailbag!Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Scott Clay, Robert Fenner, Chris Gebauer, Leona McCallumGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Lunar Month continues for Retro Encounter, where our trio of intrepid podcasters discuss anime betrayals, dominatrix outfits, and Saturday morning cartoon villainy. A dragonmaster is born, four new heroes rise to the occasion, and a flying cat finally proves that he isn't really a cat.Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Robert Fenner, Leona McCallumGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter kicks off Lunar Month with a discussion, exploration, and celebration of Lunar: The Silver Star! We jive about the first half of Lunar 1's story, the strengths and weaknesses of the 90s RPG grind, the differences between Lunar's remakes and ports, and the world of Lunar's unusual occupation and fashion choices.Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Robert Fenner, Leona McCallumGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

It's a big galaxy out there, but somebody's got to save it from the Reapers. And that somebody is our intrepid panel of sci-fi gamers! Join us as we wrap up our Mass Effect playthrough by talking about the big bads, the peanut gallery (AKA the Council), and the real villain of the game: the Mako.Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Greg Delmage, Nathan Lee, Liz MaasGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Super bosses. Not a final boss, but an extra challenge not for the faint of heart; maybe a well-hidden story secret or a bonus endgame reward. Is that Desert Rose or Earth Circlet worth it? In today's Retro Encounter four panelists recap their favorite bonus boss battles from several storied series.Featuring: Peter Triezenberg, Gino DiGioia, Dom Kim, Michael SollosiGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Despite its dated visuals and janky systems, the original Mass Effect holds a special place in the hearts of many of us here at RPGFan. For some, it's the world BioWare created, a whole galaxy full of interesting new alien species to meet and compelling characters to learn about. For others, it's the thrill of exploring new worlds and taking part in sci-fi shootouts. Whatever the reason, we're always excited to chat about this epic series and the game that started it all.Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Liz Maas, Greg Delmage, Nathan LeeGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Retro Encounter examines the career of gaming's most prominent team of cartoon lawyers in a special episode celebrating the Ace Attorney series of puzzle adventure games. From the early adventures of the immaculately coiffed Phoenix Wright to the spooky trials of the spiritual nation of Khura'in, the Ace Attorney games have delivered eleven titles to the world, but only eight released in the English language. All of them enter the discussion in a very procedural episode of Retro Encounter!Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Brigid Choi, Keegan Lee, Stephen MeyerinkGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Last time the Retro Encounter crew took a look at the demonic shenanigans of Darksiders, we journeyed as the Horseman War on his journey of vengeance. Now, his brother Death rides forth in a second adventure, trying to clear War's name. Along the way, gallons of demonic blood will be spilt, and innumerable collectibles will be... well, collected. We've reunited our own crew of Horsemen for this podcast on Darksiders II: Keegan Lee, Marcos Gaspar, and Peter Triezenberg get to talking about the game's overworld design, the implementation of Diablo-style loot into a Zelda clone, and make one too many Sonic the Hedgehog references. You have been warned...Featuring: Peter Triezenberg, Marcos Gaspar, Keegan LeeGet in Touch: RPGFan.comEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom