RPGFan's Random Encounter – Détails, épisodes et analyse

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking politics! Well, no, not really, but there are some jokes about politics in here...

First up, Izzy has played the first new Mana game since 2020's Trials of Mana remake, Visions of Mana! With spiky hair, lush landscapes, and real-time RPG action, it's undeniably a Mana game, but does it live up to the heights of the series' golden age on the SNES?

Then, Jerry reviews what's been described as the first AAA video game ever developed in China, Black Myth: Wukong. Does this stunning Souls-like portend the rise of the AAA Chinese gaming industry, or is it a missed opportunity in the politics of soft power (See, jokes about politics! Whee!)?

Featuring: Jono Logan, Izzy Parsons, and Jerry Williams; Edited by Jono Logan

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Visions of Mana Review
Collection of Mana Review
Trials of Mana Review
Black Myth: Wukong Review

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about some of video game history's most prolific anthropomorphic animal crimefighters!

First up, Jono binge-plays the brand-new remaster of the third season of Telltale Games' Sam & Max series: The Devil's Playhouse. Lovingly remastered by Skunkape Games, does this remaster bring the 2010 point-and-click up to speed? Or is it left as roadkill on the highway of history?

Then, Hilary chats about the recent demo of the eagerly awaited revival of the Mana series: Visions of Mana. Coming out on August 29th, does this demo deliver that classic Mana taste?   

Finally, Abe teams up with the turtles-in-a-half-shell to rescue Master Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Spintered Fate. Rather than the tried-and-true, beat-em-up genre, Splintered Fate pulls its inspiration from Hades. And boy, it pulls a LOT of inspiration! Is this Hades-like worth playing, or is it better left in the sewers?

Featuring: Jono Logan, Hilary Andreff, and Abraham Kobylanski; Edited by Jono Logan

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Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Remastered Review
Visions of Mana Hands-On: A Beautiful Return to Form Preview
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Review

On this episode of Random Encounter, ex-host Random Greg Delmage returns to share his film expertise while chatting about the new Fallout TV show!

Video game adaptations are hot right now, and Amazon has just dropped what might be the best one yet: Fallout! Based on the long-running RPG series, Fallout, the show is an exploration of the far future after a nuclear war in the 21st century destroyed all of civilization. With a pitch-perfect mix of dark humor, brutal violence, and a retro-50s future aesthetic, Fallout translates everything we love about the games into a brand-new, in-continuity story set in the LA Wasteland.

Jono reviewed the entire series for the site last week (spoiler: he loved it), and he's excited to be reunited with Greg to chat about why this series should be of interest to all of the RPG fans out there!

Featuring: Jono Logan and Greg Delmage; Edited by Jono Logan

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Fallout Season One Review
Retro Encounter 412 – Fallout Encounter
Fallout Review
Fallout 2 Review
Fallout 3 Review
Fallout: New Vegas Review
Fallout 4 Review
Fallout 76 Review

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono has braved the wastes of
Appalachia in Fallout 76 and, well, it's not as bad as it once was. Despite not expecting to get into it so soon, Greg has been playing Cyberpunk 2077, and so has Tooker, so they have some thoughts to chat out on this incredibly contentious release. A fun question from our guest panelist and chatter rounds out the episode, so enjoy!

Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, John "Tooker" Tucker; Edited by Greg Delmage

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Fallout 76
Cyberpunk 2077

RPGFan Games of the Year 2020: Readers’ Choice Voting

RPGFan’s 30 Most Anticipated Games of 2021

Minoria
Luminous Plume
Period: Cube ~Shackles of Amadeus~
The Falconeer

On this episode of Random Encounter, it's just Greg and Jono talkin' about some games of (relative) yore! Greg wrapped up on the stellar Horizon Zero Dawn and shares his final thoughts. This means Greg has time for Chrono Cross, for better or worse! Feeling the bug for Cyberpunk 2077, Jono decided to fill the void with Fallout 4 and many, many, mods that sound awesome! Of course, we can't ignore that reviews are out on Cyberpunk 2077 and it's... all over the place. All this and a listener email, so come have a listen!

Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan; Edited by Greg Delmage

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Horizon Zero Dawn
Chrono Cross
Fallout 4
Cyberpunk 2077

On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg and Quinton discuss their adventures in the latest Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, The Crown Tundra, which has proven to be a solid addition to the game. Jono had a storied experience with Yakuza: Like a Dragon, but has completed this gem that you oughta' play! The PlayStation 5 and X Box Series X have hit the streets, so what does the team think of them? What will they get? Lastly, happy belated N7 day! Mass Effect is finally coming back, remastered and likely better than ever, so we're pretty excited for that! All this, and more, on the episode!

Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Quinton O'Connor; Edited by Brian Ingemanson

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Pokémon Sword & Shield: The Crown Tundra
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

Flashback Friday: An Adventure through a Tower of Doom in the Arcade
We Saved the World… Now What? Exploring Final Fantasy X-2’s Theme of Rebuilding

Review: Genshin Impact
Review: Othercide
Review: Café Enchanté
Review: Buried Stars
Review: Robotics;Notes DaSH

On this episode of Random Encounter, Greg continues his clicking in Torchlight III but seems ready to wrap it up. He has also been trudging through The Crown Tundra with his pokémon a bit, but has much more to do there. Caitlin was eagerly awaiting Trails of Cold Steel IV, but has been left wanting a bit. What has blown her away is her time with Genshin Impact! Finally, Yakuza: Like a Dragon has really put the Tojo Clan into crises as Jono will happily explain! A bit o' side chat and more, so have a listen!

Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Caitlin Argyros; Edited by Brian Ingemanson

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Torchlight III
Pokémon Sword & Shield: The Crown Tundra
Genshin Impact
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
Yakuza: Like a Dragon

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're on video!

That's right, you can see the faces (if you want) of some of your RPGFan podcast hosts on this special 200th episode!

We take a look back at the episode that started it all with Rob Steinman and the crew, while still talking about the stuff we've been playing lately! Mike's been loving 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim when he's not playing Retro Encounter games, and we take a nice little detour with all that. Jono finally pried himself from Spelunky 2 long enough to try out Streets Of Kamurocho, a fun RPG-adjacent offering from SEGA. As for Greg, Torchlight III has been occupying his time. We take a look at the games discussed 10 years prior and then dive into the same topic Rob first posed: what do we all think about RPG elements creeping into other genres? All this, and a lot more, for you to listen to!

Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Mike Sollosi; Edited by Greg Delmage

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Random Encounter Ep. 200 on YouTube
Random Encounter Ep. 1

On this episode of Random Encounter, well, a few things happened! Greg's pretty excited about his time with the recently released Star Renegades, so here's hoping you are too! Quinton's a newcomer to Random and brings in his experience with P5 Royal, and we all share thoughts on problematic elements in games that don't always age well. Aside from asides, Jono's only delved into some off-brand games, but they're good ones worth hearing about! Finally, some RPG-adjacent Smash news that's pretty neat, so why not talk a bit about that? Come check out the conversation!

Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Quinton O'Connor; Edited by Brian Ingemanson

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Star Renegades
Persona 5 Royal Review

Flashback Friday 5: PlayStation
Beyond the Sunset: Skies of Arcadia’s Endless Optimism 20 Years On
Defending Champions: The Best RPGs of Every Year Since Dragon Quest (1987–1999)
Defending Champions: The Best RPGs of Every Year Since Dragon Quest (2000–2009)
Defending Champions: The Best RPGs of Every Year Since Dragon Quest (2010–2019)

Hades Review
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Review
Robotics;Notes ELITE Review
Banner of the Maid: The Oriental Pirate DLC Review
The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC Review
Nioh 2: The Tengu’s Disciple DLC Review

On this episode of Random Encounter, we talk about the news from both Microsoft and Sony, as well as our hype for FFXVI's reveal! Greg chats about his adventures in Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remaster and if it's worth getting into! Pete made a case to cover Crusader Kings III for the site, and are we glad he did cause the stories are wild! Getting Jono back into The Outer Wilds for Peril on Gorgon was an easy task, and he's glad this new adventure seems to hold up! Finally, Nathan and I are both excited for more farming with Rune Factory 5 getting some more coverage recently and can't wait for it to release! Idle chit-chat is at its minimum, but come listen to us anyway!

Featuring: Greg Delmage, Jono Logan, Nathan Lee, Pete Leavitt; Edited by Greg Delmage

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Final Fantasy XVI Reveal
Rune Factory 5 Brings The Beloved Series Back in 2021

Crowdfunding Chronicles: Dwerve
Crowdfunding Chronicles: Scarlet Republics

Friday Flashback: When, How, and Why I Fell in Love with Wild ARMs
Friday Flashback: Fat Stacks (of Actual Paper) OR How I Learned to Play Sakura Wars

Feature - RPGs as Therapy II: How RPGs (Still) Makes Us Better

Review - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Review - Marvel's Avengers
Review - Summer in Mara
Review - Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold
Review - Paradise Killer
Review - Hotel Sowls