RPGFan's Random Encounter

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Nathan has gone back to Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE now that it's on Switch, and so far, the port holds up! - The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics just dropped and Greg is here to discuss what works and what doesn't! - The PSO2 Beta is live and Caitlin is one of the team members exploring space now that it (was) here on Western shores! - a listener email...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg tried out the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX demo, reveling in its sweetness! - Pete has immersed himself in Harebrained Scheme's latest expansion to BATTLETECH and is living his best merc life! - Continuing the trend of dungeon-delving, Greg has dipped into the "Wizardry Renaissance" that Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls has brought West! - Les...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Our panelists cover the last of this years awards! - It's mostly Cold Steel III and Shadowbringers from this point on, but so much good stuff came to us in 2019! - We shout out to readers/listeners! - A Jedi baby? Featuring: Greg Delmage, Caitlin Argyros, Peter Triezenberg, Jono Logan Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Our panelists cover the next few categories in this year's awards! - As before, we maybe didn't all play everything (too many games), but we all have thoughts! - Danger, the enemy is approaching. Featuring: Greg Delmage, Caitlin Argyros, Peter Triezenberg, Tyler Trosper Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Our panelists cover the first few categories in this years awards - Some of the games we got to play, others we really want to, and a few aren't even on our radar! To each their own! - Happy New Year! We chit chat about the holidays and such! Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jonathan Logan, Peter Triezenberg, Tyler Trosper Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Talkin' bout Trails and FFXIV news! - What did we love about 2019? - What do we resolve to game with in 2020? - What are our wildest hopes for next year!? - Happy Holidays, folks! Featuring: Greg Delmage, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Sollosi Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Jono experienced Romancing SaGa 3, reviewed it, and you should probably hear him discuss it. - SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays is a mouthful to say, but Kyle is not only up to playing it, but telling us about this well-known little-known series! - Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition has made its way to consoles and Greg is muddling his way through it! - Li...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - After a wait of almost 2 decades, Shenmue III picks up without missing a beat for Alana! - Cope Island: Adrift deals with the feels as Greg explores its intriguing world and narrative! - Everyone (well, ALMOST everyone) has been playing new Pokemon, and all three on the cast are of that majority! - And a few side quests (diversions!) fill out the episode quit...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Caitlin spent a lot of time with Trails of Cold Steel III and has plenty to say about it (almost all good!) - If you didn't read his review, then Jono is here to say more about how great exploring The Outer Worlds was! - Having had the unfortunate displeasure of experiencing all that went wrong with Fallout 76, Jono was the perfect person to discuss "Fallout...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Nathan's been playing GameFreak's latest, Little Town Hero and isn't quite sure where it sits! - Greg finishes off Monster Hunter World: Iceborne strong and looks forward to the endgame grind. - Ni No Kuni Remastered brings some new polish to an older title, though Nathan thinks it's mostly for fans. - Finally having time again, Greg's gone back to Wargroove...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Mark talks Link's Awakening for Switch! - Greg talks Monster Hunter World: Iceborne! - Jo has hopped into the "definitive version" of Dragon Quest XI! - Mark loves Final Fantasy VIII, while Jo is starting to realize how bonkers it gets! - We actually mention Kamen Rider (and mecha and poutine and other shenanigans!) Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jo Padilla, Mark T...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg gets into the first big expansion for Moonlighter, Between Dimensions! - Pete gushes over Star Traders: Frontiers and how it does so much right for an RPG/space/management game! - These two nerd out about their shared love of all things mecha, but mostly Battletech/Mechwarrior! - And some news and a sufficient amount of sidequesting (aka off-topic digres...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - We all talk about Nintendo Direct news! So many RPGs! - FFVIII Remaster is shaping up nicely for Jo's first time, and Leona's loving the revisit. - Nathan reviewed Fire Emblem: Three Houses for us and absolutely loved it. Leona's been all about her upside-down boy in it as well! Both on their second playthroughs, they've plenty to talk about. - September has...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Dragon Quest Builders 2 is out and everyone (but Greg :( ) is playing it! - What Greg IS playing is Undertale. FINALLY. - There is also some talk of FFXIV and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, as well as a little news! Featuring: Greg Delmage, Alana Hagues, Mike Salbato, Lucy Gray Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Mike and Greg gab about Trials of Mana (some more!) - Joe goes in a bit deeper on Persona Q2 - Caitlin's been knee-deep in Shadowbringers and Mike still has some adventuring to do before he reaches that content - Bloodstained is a resounding success of a Kickstarter that Mike has been digging! Featuring: Greg Delmage, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Sollosi, and Joe Cz...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Those of us who weren't at E3 briefly talk about our favourite surprises. - Greg mentioned Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest that one time, but actually talks about it and all its SRPG goodness! - Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth has been out for a bit and Nathan has been jumping into the movies to find an escape! - Peter is stoked for Tales of Aris...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Corey and Zach make their Random debut! - long time staff and friends get the rare opportunity to hang in the same room! - The RPGFan staff in attendance chat about what they've seen or gotten their hands on at E3 2019 down in Los Angeles! - find out what games received Game of Show awards from us! Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Mike Salbato, Alana Hagues, Steph...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Caitlin talks about her adventures in The Legend of Heroes series as she anticipates Trails of Cold Steel III! - Mike's gotten back into FFXIV, so naturally, we talk about it like Steinman talks about Dark Souls! - Greg played Druidstone, but he'll talk about later because... - We get to talk about E3! What's confirmed, what we hope, and what we wildly specul...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg, Hilary, and new to Random Encounter, Lucy, comment, speculate, and reminisce in the wake of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer that just dropped Thursday, Apr. 9! - Greg briefly takes us into the trailer for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne that also dropped Thursday, Apr. 9. - Lucy and Hilary are excited to get their hands dirty on the farm once more w...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Mike returns to the world of Eorzea by resubbing to FFXIV, finishes Octopath Traveler (Tressa rules, btw), and briefly chats about Ys: The Oath in Felghana. If you're interested in that last one, be sure to check out Retro this month! - Alana tells the gang about a sweet little visual novel called Arcade Spirits. If dating or just being friends with a bunch o...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Peter dishes on what is finally the final Final Fantasy XV DLC, Episode Ardyn and its dashing pro-antagonist. - For its 20th anniversary, the Atelier series has brought everyone together in Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World, so Nathan decided to make it his first! - Greg is still knee deep in the battlefields of Left Alive, but g...

- Greg and Caitlin talk about the games they've been playing recently. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gives Greg a much-needed break from Left Alive (more on that later), Caitlin recently finished God of War and wants more, and our resident Eorzean representative is always down to pontificate on FFXIV. - Greg gets all sparkly-eyed for FFIX, now better than ever on Nintendo Switch! Should...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Caitlin tells us about the troubled launch of Anthem. Is there any hope for a comeback from BioWare? - Greg, Caitlin, and Mike talk about the newly revealed Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, and a special guest appears to share her thoughts! What are the gang looking forward to in this new generation of Pokemon? - Mike reminds us of the upcoming summer RPG-po...

On this episode of Random Encounter: - Caitlin catches up on two excellent 2018 RPGs, God of War and Octopath Traveler, and also checks out The Division 2 beta. - Greg tells us about all the good doggos in Wargroove, the new SRPG from Chucklefish. - Nathan dishes on Death End re;Quest, a visual novel/turn-based JRPG hybrid where players must escape from a glitched out MMO world. - Finally, we have...

After our smashing Games of the Year episode, we're back to our regularly scheduled RPG talk, helmed by the ebullient Greg Delmage! On this episode of Random Encounter: - Greg and Caitlin chat about the recent Anthem demo. Can BioWare outdo Bungie with their take on the Destiny formula? - Mike gushes about Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. One of the best Tales games gets even better with all...