RPGFan's Random Encounter
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Join the staff of RPGFan as they discuss the latest news and topics in the world of role-playing games.
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- 358 - Stupid (Decisions by EA) Never Die · 1 h 2 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're taking a trip back in time for a game that is from the 2000s and a game that is inspired by the 2000s! First up, Stupid Never Dies is…
- 357 - Return to Metroidvania · 1 h 25 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're checking out the latest entries in two long-running and beloved series. First up, Matt is here to chat about the newest installment in…
- 356 - Tokyo Game Show 2026 Breakdown · 1 h 17 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about one of the biggest gaming shows of the year! Every year, RPGFan covers the biggest RPGs and adventure games to come out…
- 355 - Dawnwalker and Skywalker · 54 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two of the biggest games out this fall. First up, The Blood of Dawnwalker is a long-awaited title from a new studio made…
- 354 - Critically Acclaimed MMORPGs Called Final Fantasy XIV · 1 h 21 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking about the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, with an expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of…
- 353 - Under the Sea · 1 h 30 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're taking a figurative deep dive into some DLC and a remake of a classic game! First, Ben is following up on his glowing Pokémon Pokopia…
- 352 - Legally Distinct Princess of Twilight · 1 h 11 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we poke Nintendo's lawyers with a stick. They don't notice. First up, we are exploring the latest entry in a long-running series of RPG-esque…
- 351 - I Don't Know Much About Sword Art Online, But I Know What I Like · 1 h 4 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about new DLC for a game that spent over a decade in development, and another title that feels like it should have been…
- 350 - The Adventures of Deltarune · 54 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we have a new chapter of a beloved game and a new release from a beloved studio! First up, Aleks is here to chat about the newly released…
- 349 - Not-E3 2026 Extravaganza! · 2 h 26 minOn this week's Random Encounter, the 2026 Summer Game Fest season is officially upon us! For video game fans, mid-June is still basically early Christmas. Even though E3 is…
- 348 - Mina the Barista · 1 h 7 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're digging for some sweet, sweet caffeine! First up, Bob is here to chat about Yacht Club Games' newest title, Mina the Hollower. Yacht…
- 347 - Darkness and Retro Light · 1 h 9 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, it's all about the aliens! First up, Directive 8020. The latest game in Supermassive Games' The Dark Pictures Anthology series, 8020 brings…
- 346 - Will the PS5 Rescue Starfield? · 1 h 11 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking all about two older games that have recently been revitalized with new gameplay! First up, Starfield. When it was released in…
- 345 - PAX East 2026 Roundup! · 1 h 29 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking all about some of the RPGs and adventure games found at this year's PAX East! Originally known as the Penny Arcade Expo, both…
- 344 - Life is Strange: Carmageddon · 1 h 20 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we talk about cars ramming one another and time travel. And no, for once, this isn't a Back to the Future reference (although it could be)!…
- 343 - Pokémon vs. The World · 1 h 8 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, it’s the end of the world as we know it, and Ditto feels fine! First up, Ben is here to chat about the latest Pokémon spin-off, Pokémon…
- 342 - Adventure Islands! · 1 h 22 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we're talking about two new games that both take place on very different islands! First, Bob is here to chat about the standalone sequel to…
- 341 - Proud RPGFans · 1 h 13 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we're talking about two "old" games (though one is significantly older than the other)! First up, Audra is here to share her thoughts on Ys X…
- 340 - Cause and Effect · 53 minOn this week's Random Encounter, it's all about games featuring cause and effect! First up, Audra is here to chat with us about the time-travelling, Souls-like sequel to 2019's…
- 339 - 2025 Year in Review · 2 h 8 minIn our first Random Encounter of 2026, we're taking a look back at 2025! While many would describe 2025 as a mixed bag (at best), there is no disputing that it was a banner year…
- 338 - RPGFan’s Most Anticipated Games of 2026 · 1 h 47 minIn our final Random Encounter of 2025, it's time to take a look ahead to the biggest games of 2026! With the holidays in the rear view mirror, RPGFan is now building our annual…
- 337 - Merry Game Awards 2025! · 1 h 33 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we're chatting about gaming's biggest night: The Game Awards 2025! But before we get to all the reveals (and actual awards, I guess), we want to…
- 336 - Farewell, My Beloved Superheroes · 58 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we're taking a look at two very different narrative adventures! Back in the 2010s, Telltale Games reinvented the point-and-click adventure game…
- 335 - To the "Manor" Born · 1 h 12 minOn this week's Random Encounter, it's time to uncover some mysteries in two adventure games! The Séance of Blake Manor has been making waves the last few weeks as one of the…
- 334 - Swing and a Hit, Swing and a Miss · 1 h 11 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we are looking at sequels both past and present! First up, Zach is here with his thoughts about the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. While DQ I…
- 333 - Gotta Beat 'Em All! · 1 h 15 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we are catching 'em all and beating 'em up! When Pokémon Legends: Arceus was released in 2022, it signalled a newer, more experimental type of…
- 332 - Tactical Fantasies · 56 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we have a remaster of one of the greatest strategy RPGs of all time! When Final Fantasy Tactics was released on the PSX in 1997, it marked the…
- 331 - Silksong Will Be Released When Hades Freezes Over! · 57 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we're chatting about one of the biggest indie releases of the year! Boy, between Silksong and Hades II, September has been quite a month for…
- 330 - Random Book Club - 50 Indie Games that Changed the World · 1 h 24 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're doing a Random Book Club for the brand-new tome from Bitmap Books: 50 Indie Games that Changed the World. Over the last 20 years, the…
- 329 - Come to the RPGFan Bazaar! · 1 h 2 minOn this week's Random Encounter, let's head to the bazaar and see what the RPGFan stall has in stock! First up, Niki is here to chat about Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. Harvest…
- 328 - The Phantom X Menace · 60 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we're discussing a mobile-based gacha spinoff of a beloved JRPG and a Wii U classic that has finally made its way to a modern console! Persona 5…
- 327 - My Kingdom for a Horse (Girl Game) · 1 h 15 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we're playing an updated classic, a spin-off of a modern classic, and talking about the weirdest game I have heard of in a long time! First up…
- 326 - Back to Business as Usual · 58 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we're back to business as usual! Not-E3 and the release of the Switch 2 hit us like a hammer. But now that things have finally settled down, it's…
- 325 - Time for a Switch 2! · 1 h 9 minOn this week's Random Encounter, we've finally recovered from Not-E3, so now it's time to talk about the Switch 2! Nintendo's long-awaited follow-up to the Switch has finally…
- 324 - Not-E3 2025 Extravaganza! · 2 h 0 minOn this week's Random Encounter, the Summer Game Fest (AKA Not-E3) season is officially upon us! For video game fans, this period is like early Christmas. With nonstop gaming…
- 323 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Spoilercast · 2 h 15 minOn this week’s episode of Random Encounter, we’re doing a deep dive into the game everyone is talking about: Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In this lengthy…
- 322 - Clairly Oblivious · 1 h 5 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a stylish upcoming turn-based RPG and a remaster of a sprawling open-world classic! First, Zek is here to discuss Clair…
- 321 - Lunar Eternal Blue Prince · 60 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a new classic puzzle-adventure game and a packaged duo of some of the best RPGs ever released on the PSX! First, Gio and Tin…
- 320 - Let's Switch (2) It Up · 56 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we chat about everything that happened last week and, BOY, did a lot happen last week! First up, Dom is here to talk about the recent sci-fi…
- 319 - I'd Kill for a Good Cup of Tea! · 1 h 7 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to sink into the shadows and brew some tea, because we're talking about Assassin's Creed Shadows and Wanderstop! Assassin's Creed…
- 318 - Monster Hunting the Most Elusive Game: A New Suikoden · 56 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to chat about a remaster and a new game in two long-running series! First up, Zach's prayers have been answered: Suikoden I&II HD…
- 317 - Pirate Watcher in Eora · 1 h 23 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking about two of the most highly anticipated games of 2025! We've been eagerly awaiting Obsidian's answer to Skyrim for years, and…
- 316 - Canadian Encounter · 1 h 31 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're celebrating all things Canadian! For absolutely no reason (certainly not related to any current events in February 2024), Jono has…
- 315 - Sleepless in Ephinea · 1 h 15 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, it’s a double dose of sci-fi and fantasy! First, Aleks joins us to talk about Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, a sci-fi RPG with a strong…
- 314 - The Switch 2 is Real (and Other Stories) · 1 h 9 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, Jono is back to chat with the panel about two recent big January releases! First up, Wes has managed to fight through hundreds upon hundreds…
- 313 - Jono-Less Encounter · 58 minOn this first episode of Random Encounter for 2025, Jono is missing, and it's up to the panel to find him! Just kidding; we aren't a semi-educational game from the 1990s. Jono…
- 312 - RPGFan’s Most Anticipated Games of 2025 · 1 h 50 minIn our final Random Encounter of 2024, we’re diving into the games we’re most excited to play in 2025! Every December, RPGFan unveils one of our biggest features: a list of the…
- 311 - Merry Game Awards 2024! · 1 h 22 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about gaming's biggest night: The Game Awards 2024! After a few rocky years, The Game Awards have finally hit their stride for…
- 310 - Preview Week with Avowed & Path of Exile 2! · 1 h 8 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about previews of two games we're excited for in 2025! First up is a hands-on preview of Obsidian's newest first-person RPG…
- 309 - New Horizons with the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake! · 1 h 19 minOn this episode of Random Encounter, we are chatting about a long-awaited remake and an unexpected spin-off! First, Zach is here to share his experience with the Dragon Quest III…
