RPGFan's Random Encounter

On 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 indie game scene has be…

On 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 Moon DS: Grand Bazaar…

On 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 has more than its shar…

On 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, Mark is taking off his …

On 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 time to chat about s…

On 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 released and, surprise, i…

On 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 announcements, there is s…

On 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, full-blown spoilercast…

On 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 Obscur: Expedition 33, a g…

On 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 are here to give us a…

On 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 Souls-like AI LIMIT. D…

On 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 Shadows is finally here…

On 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 Remaster: Gate Rune & D…

On 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 Avowed is finally here…

On 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 gathered a few of his fell…

On 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 tabletop influence. As…

On 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 of foes to deliver the…

On 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 has bronchitis this week…

In 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 most anticipated games …

On 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 their 10th anniversar…