RPGFan's Random Encounter

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's finally time to talk about one of the most anticipated "Part 2s" in video game history: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!

Ever since part 1 of the FFVII remake trilo…

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're "cranking" up our game to chat about a farming-centric piece of DLC for a pixel-art action RPG and a rogue-like on a tiny, black-and-white screen.

First, Nic…

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a remake of an 18-year-old game and the release of a game that felt like it took 18 years to come out.

Since its announcement in 2016, Granblue F…

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about the latest installment in the Yakuza franchise, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and the indie point-and-click adventure game, Lil' Guardsman.

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Welcome to 2024! This year at Random Encounter, we're on the road to episode 300, so let's start the new year right by chatting about some games!

First up, Jerry is here to talk about the experimental…

On the final 2023 episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about all the games we're excited about that are coming in 2024!

At the end of December, RPGFan publishes one of the year's biggest featur…

On this episode of Random Encounter, we chat all of the news from the 2023 Game Awards, and delve into two recent indie RPGs.

First, The Game Awards came and went faster than the music playing off the…

On the next Random Encounter, we delve into the vibrant worlds of Super Mario RPG and Persona 5 Tactica, and tackle the complex issue of redemption arcs in game publishing.

First, Caitlin unpacks the …

On the next Random Encounter, we're taking a deep dive into Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and Dave the Diver!

First, Jono discovers the yakuza's la…

On the next Random Encounter, we're exploring the narrative horror depths of World of Horror and the deep strategic and colorful layers of Wargroove 2.

First, Bob Richardson will guide us through Worl…

On this week’s Random Encounter, Zach steps in as your host to guide us through RPGFan’s 25th-anniversary special, Revisiting RPGFan Games of the Year: Bracket Battle. Joining Zach are Audra, Jimmy, …

On this week's Random Encounter, we're diving into a piece of DLC that redeems one of gaming's biggest disappointments, a Souls-like that cannot tell a lie, and a classic celebrating its 30th anniver…

On this week's Random Encounter, we're delving into two recent farm-sim RPGs, exploring if they bring anything new to the genre.

First, Niki takes us through the remaster/remake of the classic DS farm…

On this week's Random Encounter, we're blasting off to new galaxies and sailing through enchanted seas with two of the most anticipated RPGs of 2023!

First, Noah navigates the cosmic expanses of Starf…

On this week's Random Encounter, we're diving into the realms of fantasy and musical adventure!

First, Abe takes on the epic challenge of reviewing Baldur's Gate III, the long-awaited CRPG sequel that…

On this week's Random Encounter, we're stepping into the wrestling ring and exploring an anti-RPG!

First, Neal gets into his tights and fights for the title with WrestleQuest, a pixel RPG that echoes …

On this week's Random Encounter, we're looking at a lost Nintendo game, and what might become one of the greatest RPG soundtracks of all time.

If you are from the West, you may not have heard of Marve…

On this week's Random Encounter, we're finally breaking free of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Not-E3, and Final Fantasy XVI! Time to talk about some (other) games!

First up, Audra delight…

On this week's Random Encounter, we're talking about Final Fantasy XVI!

It's been six years since the last numbered Final Fantasy game, but the wait is finally over, and Final Fantasy XVI has finally …

On this week's Random Encounter, it's all about Not-E3!

 If you're a video game fan, Not-E3 week is like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween all rolled into one! Though a few shows are still coming up ne…