The Random Encounter Podcast

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 158! Today, we discuss Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the future of gaming in the world of ever-increasing hardware prices. We also discuss what we've been playing leading up to The Video Game Awards 2025! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter -----------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 157! Today, we discuss the Xbox 360's impact on its 20th anniversary as well as where the Xbox brand is now. The bulk of this episode, however, is guessing who we think will win various categories at The Video Game Awards on December 11th as the nominees just dropped. Will there be some prize for who gets the most right? I guess we will find out!...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 156! Today we talked about PlayStation’s State of Play (Japanese Edition), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview impressions, and finally, the exciting announcements of new hardware from Valve: the new Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast Y...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 155! Today there is some big PlayStation news as the PlayStation Portal has gained the ability to play purchased games over the cloud. Also, it appears there may be some incoming ability to cross-buy between PC and PlayStation. We also have some Kirby Air Riders talk and brief discussion about the Grand Theft Auto VI delay. --------------------------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 154! Today we talk a lot of PlayStation: The 25th Anniversary of the PlayStation 2 as well as Halo on PlayStation 5. We also discuss the recent embargo limitation of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD Remake that prevented those that had the game prior to release from discussing the ending. Check out our live Podcast on Sundays and our group stream on Fridays...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 153! Today we talk all Xbox: The newly released Xbox Ally X, the future of Xbox, and Microsoft's antagonism towards exclusivity. We also discuss what we've been playing, as well as other miscellaneous news items. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! --------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 152! Today James and Bryant talked a great deal about Pokémon Legends: Z-A , the recent Pokémon leak, and the death of the Master Ninja. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to lea...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 151! Today we talked about Mark Cerny's PlayStation 6 comments and what they mean for the gaming industry going forward, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 's future DLC announcement, and commentary on the October 2001 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 150! Today we talked about Xbox’s Game Pass price hikes and what we’ve been playing. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! -------------------------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 149! Today we talked about PlayStation's State of Play for September 24th, 2025, the new CEO of Nintendo, and the implications of the ASUS Xbox Ally X. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don&...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 148! Today we talked about what we’ve been playing, our most anticipated games coming out the rest of the year, looking forward to next year, and a mini-game at the end of the podcast which admittedly may not be fun for audio listeners. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscri...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 147! Today is a single-topic podcast: the Nintendo Direct September 2025. To hear our takes on this very James-coded Direct, take a listen! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencou...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 146! Today we talk about rumors regarding a previous generation version of Resident Evil Requiem , a potential reveal of Insomniac’s Wolverine game, and an anticipated Sony State of Play/ “true” Nintendo Direct. Oh yeah, we’re also playing video games and talking about what it is we’re playing. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 145! Today we talk about the potential of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to usher in a new dynasty of turn-based RPGs, the lack of Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits/software updates, as well as what we’ve been playing. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ------------------------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 144! Today we talk about a lackluster gamescom 2025, Kirby Air Riders , and more Nintendo Switch 2 game update woes (or rather, the lack thereof),  Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: theran...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 143! Today we talk about the Tales of Xillia leak, the prospect of a new Dissidia game, and another round of What’s That OST (Mini)? ! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterp...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 142! Today we talk about the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, Sony hiring for more third party support, and more! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @th...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 141! Today we talk about Nintendo Switch 2 sales and the new DualSense controller update (amongst other things). We also have a spontaneous game of What’s That OST between James and Ash, as well as the return of Video Game 20 Questions . Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscr...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Episode 140! Today is another largely one-topic show centered around our preliminary thoughts on the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive release: Donkey Kong Bananza . We also discuss what we're playing like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach , the whereabouts of James' lost motorcycle in the original Death Stranding , as well as some fond memories of one of the...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 139! It's pretty much another one main topic podcast today as we discuss the pros and cons of what the Nintendo Switch 2 means to us, one month out. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitc...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 138! It's pretty much a one-topic podcast today as we discuss the recent Xbox layoffs and what it means for the future of gaming. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencount...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 137! Today we talk about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Nintendo's questionable decisions, Xbox's future, and more! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcas...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 136! Today we talk about soft third-party Nintendo Switch 2 software sales, rumors surrounding a potential Stellar Blade release on Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza and its potential implications for the series' lore, and more! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and su...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 135! Today we talk about the disappointment that was Summer Games Fest 2025, the surprisingly delightful Xbox Showcase, the intriguing Konami Presentation, and our adventures/impressions one week into Nintendo Switch 2. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! ---------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 134! Nintendo Switch 2 has finally come! Hear from the guys about getting the Nintendo Switch 2 today, their experiences playing it, the hardware, and a fantastic Mario Kart World multiplayer session. Also, Bryant creates a game inspired by GameTrailers' Final Bets for Summer Games Fest 2025. Will Keighley and Kojima hug? We also have impressions...