Random Encounter 347 – Darkness and Retro Light
On 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 cho...
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On 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 cho...
…Whatever. This week on Retro Encounter, the panel is back to offer their thoughts on all the (beautiful?) nonsense that happens in the second half of Final Fantasy VIII. Which one...
Looking cool, Retro Encounter. This week on Retro Encounter, we dive into the first half of Persona 5. We discuss the dazzling style, combat, and the sometimes less than dazzling s...
I dreamt I was a podcast host. On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, a panel of four veterans and one newbie take advantage of Zach’s absence to play the controversial but und...
Quit the idle chit-chat and let’s listen to Retro Encounter. This week on Retro Encounter, we dive into the second half of Persona 5, including all the post-game Royal content. Did...
In this episode, we review Starbites, share impressions of Esoteric Ebb, and discuss the news of the week.
On 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 PAX...
Retro Encounter Game of the Year – Drakengard I played a lot of fun games in my inaugural year as the main host of Retro Encounter, like Final Fantasy IX and Tales of Graces f. I g...
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking all about two older games that have recently been revitalized with new gameplay! When Starfield was released in 2023, it was divi...
In this episode, Hayes reviews Pragmata, Bryan checks out Gothic, and Josh dives into Mongil: Star Dive. We also chime in on the latest RPG news, such as surprise new ports for Xen...
Retro done right is somehow surprisingly difficult. For decades, developers have attempted to capture the magic of yesteryear through visuals, music, and game design. Pixels may ha...
In this episode, Adam revisits Tales of Xillia Remastered, Josh has put 100+ hours into StarSavior, we wrap up lingering previews & interviews from GDC 2026, and discuss RPG ne...
In this episode, we review Vampire Crawlers & Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, dive into the announcement of Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, and discuss news out of Indie Live Expo.
In this episode, we review Neverness to Everness & Saros, James is back from FFXIV Fan Fest, and we discuss RPG news going into May.
A new episode has been added to the database: Behind the DM Screen (Dec 2025)
HD-2D style games since the original Octopath Traveler have changed how we view retro-style titles from bigger publishers such as Square Enix. HD-2D not only looks great, but also...
Settle in, readers, since we have a rather weird — but ultimately fascinating — pair of RPGs Coming This Week for you. If one unexpected revival of a classic turn-based RPG isn’t e...
Remember Maya, from Shell 2? All of twenty-five years ago?! Starbites wears its lineage on its sleeve, drawing direct inspiration from cult classics like Septerra Core while naviga...
A new episode has been added to the database: Troika! Two-Fer After Action Episode!
Audra Bowling Persona 5 Royal is the most complete version of a well-done adventure. Do I think it could’ve been better? Yes, but I also acknowledge that my opinion of the urban fa...
Looking at and listening to Shadows of the Afterland, one may think they’ve traveled back to 1988, to the heyday of point-and-click adventure games from the likes of Sierra Enterta...
Traysia is a little-known 1992 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive RPG that I did not expect to be revived in 2026. I knew about Phantasy Star, Shining Force, and even Shining in the Darkness...
A new episode has been added to the database: RPG Ramblings (I need to start somewhere)
A new episode has been added to the database: As The Waters Cover The Sea FINALE: Back to Back to Back to the Future
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