The Random Encounter Podcast

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 133! Nintendo Switch 2 is only a week away! We talk about our purchasing plans, what we're excited for, and The Random Encounter's upcoming plethora of Switch 2-related streams. Also, what's up with the Persona 4: Golden voice actors confirming something that hasn't been confirmed? Summer Game Fest is also coming with a wide net of pu...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 132! Today we talk about the sunsetting of Sony's PlayStation Stars rewards program, new information regarding Mario Kart World, and Xbox software sales figures amongst other things. 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 131! Today we talk about possible PlayStation price increases, wishful thinking Nintendo Switch Online GameCube games, Kingdom Hearts IV news, and of course, our progress in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . 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 130! Today we talk about the new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer/delay, Death Stranding 2 hype, and some Nintendo's Switch 2 sales predictions. 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 Episode 129! Today we talk about the newly implemented Microsoft Xbox price increases, Nintendo Switch 2 discourse , and of course, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . 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: Twit...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 128! Today we talk about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order misadventures, and the future of physical games. 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: therandomencounter...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 127! Today we talk about Mario Kart World , Fire Emblem 's Anniversary, and even some Gundam ! 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: @therandomencoun...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 126! Today we talk about some more Nintendo Switch 2 news, Lunar Remastered Collection , Marathon , 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: @ther...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 125! Today we talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct from April 2nd, 2025. 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: @therandomencounter -------------------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 124! Today we talk about the "practice" Nintendo Direct from March 27th. We're hoping this is just a big preamble for the big one on April 2nd (Nintendo Switch 2)! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patre...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 123! Today we talk about the February 27th Pokemon Presents, Sonic Unleashed Recompiled, Monolith's closure, and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 122! Today we give our predictions on the Pokemon Presents on 02.27.25, as well as a discussion regarding Jim Ryan and his legacy! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! -------------------------------------------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 121! Today we talk about the PlayStation State of Play that aired on February 12th, 2025! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: thera...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 120! Today we talk about the Xbox Developer Direct, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Doom: The Dark Ages, the Skies of Arcadia trademark, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC, and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out o...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 119! The Nintendo Switch has officially been announced; today we discuss the reveal as well as other rumor and leaks! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------------------- Jam...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 118! Today we talk about CES 2025, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy VIIRebirth , and Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition , and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! -...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 117! Today we discuss the new Nintendo Switch 2 leaks that happened this past week, our predictions for 2025, and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------------------- J...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 116! Today we talk about the top selling games from the year 2000 to the year 2023! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomen...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 115! Today we discuss our favorite announcements/awards as well as the overall quality of this year's The Game Awards! Was this the best The Game Awards yet? Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ------------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 114! Today we talk about the new MSI Claw 8 AI+, Valves new Home Console, Playstation 30th anniversary, and a lot more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------------------- James run...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 113! Today we discuss Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, The Playstation Portal update that brings cloud streaming, The Game Awards Nominees, and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 112! Today we talk about the PS5 Pro, Dragon Quest III HD2D, This is an Xbox campaign, The Game Awards controversy, and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------------------- Jam...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 111! Today we talk about Nintendo vs streamers, Pokemon Company vs Palworld, Pokemon Companies new team up, and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 110! Today we talk about the new Nintendo Music App, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition for Switch, Firewalk Studios closure, and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! ---------------------------------------...

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 109! Today we talk about Ubisoft layoffs, Valves comment on a new Steam Deck, Video Game preservations hitting a road block, and more! Don't forget to check out our live streams Tuesday through Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well as check out our Patreon! -----------------------------------------------...