RPGFan's Random Encounter

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RPGFan's Random Encounter is a leisure podcast hosted by RPGFan.com, with 361 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  RPGFan's Random Encounter

  353 - Under the Sea

  Aug 10, 20261h 31m

  On 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 review with a look at the game's new DLC, Bubbly Basin . Just like in the base game, you play as a Ditto rebuilding society, but this time you're doing it under the sea! With a wealth of quality-of-life features, a new town, and a ton of new Pokémon, is this DLC worth buying? Then, Hagen is making his first appearance on Random Encounter to chat about a remake of one of his all-time favorites, Gothic 1 Remake . When the original was released in 2001, it became a cult classic that is still loved today. Unlike many remakes, this one is shockingly faithful to the original! Does Hagen love it just as much now as he did way back when? Featuring: Jono Logan, Ben Love, and Hagen McMenemy; Edited by Jono Logan Get in Touch: RPGFan.com RPGFan Shop Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancom Bluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.social Instagram: @rpgfancom Threads: @rpgfancom Facebook: rpgfancom Twitch: rpgfancom This Episode's Related Links: Pokemon Pokopia Review Gothic 1 Remake Review

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  RPGFan's Random Encounter

  352 - Legally Distinct Princess of Twilight

  Jul 27, 20261h 11m

  On 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 board games, Culdcept Begins ! This soft reboot of the series features a new graphical style and streamlined gameplay. But does its Monopoly -meets- Magic: The Gathering -style gameplay hit the board game nostalgic spot for Ben? Then, Aleks is here to chat about Dusklight , a native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess . Obviously, this was not published by Nintendo, but as usual, fans do what Nintendon't. How are they getting away with it? It is just a launcher. You need your own original game discs in order to play the game! If you loved Twilight Princess on the GameCube or Wii and it's been years since you've gotten a chance to play it, give this incredible fan achievement a shot! Featuring: Jono Logan, Aleks Franiczek, and Ben Love; Edited by Jono Logan Get in Touch: RPGFan.com RPGFan Shop Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancom Bluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.social Instagram: @rpgfancom Threads: @rpgfancom Facebook: rpgfancom Twitch: rpgfancom This Episode's Related Links: Culdcept Begins Dusklight (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) Review The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Review

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  RPGFan's Random Encounter

  351 - I Don't Know Much About Sword Art Online, But I Know What I Like

  Jul 13, 20261h 5m

  On 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 released a decade ago. First up, Audra is here to chat about Endless Ragnarok , the new DLC for the action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink . The base game was our "returning champion" on our most anticipated list from 2020 through 2024, and was warmly received upon release. This new expansion adds a wealth of content and gameplay that might just reignite interest in the title. Next, Zek joins us to discuss Echoes of Aincrad , a new entry in the long-running Sword Art Online series. Based on the anime, this standalone title clearly hopes to recapture the feeling of the earliest games in the series by allowing you to create a brand-new character and introducing a fresh supporting cast. The problem is that the game feels like a subpar relic of an older RPG generation. Even as a PS3-era release, it would still fall short. Is there anything here to redeem it? Featuring: Jono Logan, Audra Bowling, and Zek Lu; Edited by Jono Logan Get in Touch: RPGFan.com RPGFan Shop Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancom Bluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.social Instagram: @rpgfancom Threads: @rpgfancom Facebook: rpgfancom Twitch: rpgfancom This Episode's Related Links: Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok Granblue Fantasy Relink Review Sword Art Online - Hollow Fragment- Review Echoes of Aincrad Review

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  RPGFan's Random Encounter

  350 - The Adventures of Deltarune

  Jun 29, 202654 min

  On 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 fifth chapter of Deltarune . It sounds like we are going to be getting seven of them, so they are very much in the home stretch now! In this chapter, we see an excellent example of how Toby Fox has fun with video game genres as he tosses an entire side-scrolling action RPG in there! Does the fifth chapter of this apparent Undertale spin-off set things up for an exciting conclusion in a few years? And then, Paul is here with the latest from Team Asano, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales . The first action RPG from the HD-2D studio, it can't help but bring some Legend of Zelda comparisons with its primary-coloured hero and his fairy friend. But The Adventures of Elliot brings something to the table that The Legend of Zelda doesn't: time travel (well, I mean, if you completely ignore Ocarina of Time . And Majora's Mask . And Oracle of Ages . And...). Could Square Enix have a new hit franchise on its hands? Featuring: Jono Logan, Aleks Franiczek, and Paul Skevington; Edited by Jono Logan Get in Touch: RPGFan.com RPGFan Shop Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancom Bluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.social Instagram: @rpgfancom Threads: @rpgfancom Facebook: rpgfancom Twitch: rpgfancom This Episode's Related Links: Deltarune Deltarune (Chapters 1+2) Review Deltarune (Chapters 3+4) Review The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Review

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  RPGFan's Random Encounter

  349 - Not-E3 2026 Extravaganza!

  Jun 15, 20262h 26m

  On 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 firmly in the history books, the nonstop gaming announcements haven't slowed down and, this year, there are a lot of presents under the tree for RPG fans! Our panel has been working overtime keeping up with all the major digital events, so it's time to break down our absolute favourite games from across the summer showcases including Final Fantasy VII Revelation , Persona 6 , and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake ! Featuring: Jono Logan, Ben Love, Matt Wardell, Stephanie Sybydlo, and Zek Lu; Edited by Jono Logan Water photo in graphic sourced from Marissa Rodriguez on Unsplash . Get in Touch: RPGFan.com RPGFan Shop Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancom Bluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.social Instagram: @rpgfancom Threads: @rpgfancom Facebook: rpgfancom Twitch: rpgfancom This Episode's Related Links: No Rest For The Wicked To Leave Early Access This October for PlayStation 5 and PC Final Fantasy VII Revelation Closes Out A Meteoric Trilogy For Consoles & PC in Spring 2027 Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Brings Stylish Combat & Colossal Cityscapes In Reveal Trailer The Wolf Among Us 2 Finally Coming in 2027 & The Wolf Among Us Remastered Revealed Atlus Reveals Persona 6 at the Xbox Games Showcase Fable Brings Villainy & Heroism on February 23rd, 2027 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 and PC Persona 4 Revival Brings Shadows, Social Links, & More on February 18th, 2027 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Returns Fans to Hyrule on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 School is in Session for the Next Entry in the Xenoblade Franchise, Xenoblade Genesis, in 2027 Final Fantasy Embraces HD-2D with Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22nd, 2026 New Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer Teases New Characters, Expands Game to All Major Platforms Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Commences the Heroic Games on September 17th, 2026 Tales of Eternia Remastered Brings Destiny To Consoles & PC on October 16th Vanillaware to Bring Muramasa: Revenant Blades to Consoles, and Yes, PC, in Early 2027

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