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The Random Encounter Podcast
by The Random Encounter
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast! We talk about the latest news and announcements in the gaming space!Don't forget to check out our live streams Thursday and Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter
Episodes
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Episode 194: The Demo is Too Short!
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 194! It’s a slow news week as we mainly discuss our impressions of the Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo as well as various decompilations of beloved titles. Memory Cards is back! ***NOTE: Bryant’s audio is very distorted this episode. Apologies…
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Episode 193: Nintendo 64-30
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 193! Today we have a light crew as Phan and Ash are out; it’s James and Bryant podcast time! Today we discuss Xbox’s latest round of studio closures and layoffs, as well as a 1000ft view of the Nintendo 64 at its 30th anniversary: the good, the bad,...
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Episode 192: Let’s Get Physint-cal
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 192! Today we discuss Nintendo’s two Nintendo Directs of last week and what they portend for the future. We also get into the earth-shattering revelation of Kojima Productions’ disintegration from PlayStation and its new mutually beneficial...
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Episode 191: Nintendo Directs Dreams
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 191! Today we make our predictions regarding the two Nintendo streams occurring on September 8th (Zelda 35th Anniversary) and September 9th (Nintendo Direct). Phan returns for another game of Memory Cards at the end of the podcast....
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Episode 190: Mega Gamescom
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 190! Today we discuss the latest announcements from Gamescom 2026 (not many). Tune in for a great deal of talk about our hype and apprehension for Mega Man: Dual Override as well as a trip down memory lane with the Mega Man series as a whole. We…
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Episode 189: 35 Years of SNES and The Duskbloods Network Test
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 189! Today we discuss our favorite memories and thoughts of the Super Nintendo as it hits its 35th birthday. James also discusses his time with The Duskbloods network test. Memory Cards is back with Volume X. Will Ash be able to take down perennial...
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Episode 188: Kingdom Parts
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 188! Today, we discuss the latest images leaked of The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary’s Nintendo Switch 2 hardware as well as a rumored release of Pokémon Emerald for the system. Obviously, there was a Kingdom Hearts presentation the other day…
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Episode 187: Fortunes 360
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 187! Today, we discuss the new Steam Deck PS Remote Player that gives nearly all functionality that the Steam Deck has, Xbox 360 releases one day officially coming to PC, and hype over Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. Memory Cards also comes back with...
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Episode 185: Golden Co-op
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 185! Today, we mainly talk about our time with co-op powerhouses Halo: Campaign Evolved and Splatoon Raiders. It’s also the 25th anniversary of the Japanese launch of the Golden Sun franchise. Stick around for some Memory Cards at the end between…
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Episode 184: Portless
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 184! Today we talk about the non-stop depressing layoffs on the Xbox side; Doom: The Dark Ages developer ID Software is the latest casualty. We also briefly discuss games that are abandoned on older hardware, simply unplayable through any modern,...
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Episode 183: Discenchanted
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 183! Today’s major topic is about Sony’s final nail in the coffin of physical media. With their announcement this week of ending production of physical PlayStation 5 games in 2028, what does this mean for the future of media in general as well as...
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Episode 182: Random Access Monetization
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 182! Today we discuss our impressions of Nintendo Switch 2’s latest premier release: Star Fox. Also, we go into the depressing current reality of the gaming industry between exorbitant budgets, unrealistic development time, tragic layoffs, and how...
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Episode 181: Nintendo Direct June 2026
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 181! Today we discuss our impressions of the Nintendo Direct from June 2026 with the obligatory deep dives into Kingdom Hearts IV and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026). ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these:...
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Episode 180: PlayStation “Dates of Play”, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase 2026
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 180! Today we discuss our impressions of PlayStation’s latest State of Play (Dates of Play), Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest, and Xbox’s Showcase. We were left thrilled with two and let down by one (guess which)....
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Episode 179: Boned Up
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 179! Today we discuss our initial impressions of Mina the Hollower, the Dragon Quest XII announcement, and the Steam Deck price hikes. We also have a very difficult episode of Memories Card (video game Jeopardy!)! GEAK joins us for this episode!...
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Episode 178: Final Sony Fantasy
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 178! Today we discuss the Prologue demo of The Adventures of Elliot, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks, and the rise, fall, and stagnation of PlayStation. Between the upcoming State of Play, end of Destiny 2, and the sorry state of PlayStation’s account...
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Episode 177: Steamy Jeopardy!
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 177! Today Phan gives his thoughts on the Steam Controller… we’re only one member away from all of us having one! Maybe next week? We also discuss the leak of the supposed new Xbox Elite Series 3 controller as well as a WiFi variant of the standard...
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Episode 176: Powered by the Steam Controller
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 176! Today we discuss our impressions of Valve’s new Steam Controller (spoiler: it’s amazing). We also get into Nintendo’s announcement of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2– coming out on June 25th. Exciting times. We’re getting old....
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Episode 175: PlayStation Digital Rights Mismanagement
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 175! Today we discuss PlayStation’s controversy from the last week surrounding DRM. We also discuss our anticipation of the Steam Controller launch the night before. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch:...
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Episode 174: Xbox, Steaming Hot!
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 174! Today we discuss all of the new changes coming down the pike thanks to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. We also discuss how we’re all going to be buying Valve’s new Steam Controller when it inevitably comes out (thanks to an accidentally released…
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Episode 173: Pragmatic Dragon Ball
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 173! Today we discuss the recent announcement of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, as well as Capcom’s undeniably elite non-stop gaming releases in 2026. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast...
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Episode 172: “About Me” Video Games Template
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 172! Today we take turns going over our picks for a template that got some some notice on social media this week (https://grids.fun/t/about-me-video-games-dcefq). We try our best go take no longer than 45 seconds per pick, but sometimes fail!...
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Episode 171: We Love Final Fantasy
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 171! Today is a James and Bryant only episode as we discuss some light news items, but mainly, Final Fantasy. We go into detail about our introduction to the series (1997’s Final Fantasy VII) as well as impressions of the entries since....
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Episode 170: Play$tation
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 170: Today we talk about the recent price increases for PlayStation products, NateTheHate’s supposed Nintendo leaks, and finally the Xbox Partner Preview from March 26th, 2026. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these:...
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Episode 169: Upscaling
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 169! Today we talk about the recent upgrade to PS5 Pro’s PSSR, Nintendo Switch 2’s newly implemented “Boost Mode” for Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility, as well as memories of the Game Boy Advance as it hits its 25th anniversary....
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Episode 168: A Requiem of Helix
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 168! Today we finish our thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem as all of us who played it, beat it. We also give our impressions on Microsoft’s attempted gaming redemption with the announcement of “Project Helix”....
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Episode 167: Resident Evil Re:quiem
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 167! Today we discuss the newest entry in Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise with Resident Evil Requiem. We discuss other things too, but lets be real— this week’s episode is based in Raccoon City. ----------------------------------------------------...
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Episode 166: Bluepoint-X
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 166! Today we discuss the further erosion of AAA first-party gaming releases with the closing of Sony’s port/remake studio, Bluepoint. In a way, this also relates to Xbox’s leadership shakeup with Sarah Bond resigning and Phil Spencer retiring. What...
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Episode 165: PlayStation State of Play Spring 26’
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 165! Today we discussed the surprisingly strong PlayStation State of Play that broadcasted on February 12th, 2026. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter...
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Episode 164: Nintendo’s Direct-ion, Partner Led?
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 164! Today we talked about the Nintendo Partner Direct from 02.05.26 and what the overall vibe of the 3rd party announcements were. We also discussed news items like Sony’s latest stab at multiplayer synergy with Horizon Hunters Gathering, Overwatch…
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Episode 163: Virtual Dispatched Censorship Pro
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 163! Today we talk about what we’ve been playing, rumored PlayStation hardware, Virtual Boy coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Final Fantasy VII news, and the controversy surrounding the censorship of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dispatch....
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Episode 162: Ubisoft? Ubigone.
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 162! Today we talk about what we’ve been playing, the latest Ubisoft cancellations, and Ohsnap's MCON mobile gaming controller. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube:...
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Episode 161: My Preferred Console & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 161! Today we talk about what we’ve been playing (with a healthy dose of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as the demos for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Pragmata). We end with a discussion on our main platform of choice when...
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Episode 160: Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 160! Today, we discuss our top three favorite games of 2025 as well as what we're looking forward to most in 2026. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter...
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Episode 159: The Video Game Awards 2025 Postmortem
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 159! Today, we discuss the award winners from The Video Game Awards 2025 as well as the new video game announcements. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube…
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Episode 158: Metroid Prime 4: ...and Beyond
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 158! Today, we discuss Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the future of gaming in the world of ever-increasing hardware prices. We also discuss what we've been playing leading up to The Video Game Awards 2025!...
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Episode 157: The Video Game Awards 2025 Winner Predictions
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 157! Today, we discuss the Xbox 360's impact on its 20th anniversary as well as where the Xbox brand is now. The bulk of this episode, however, is guessing who we think will win various categories at The Video Game Awards on December 11th as the...
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Episode 156: Steam Money Making Machine
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 156! Today we talked about PlayStation’s State of Play (Japanese Edition), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview impressions, and finally, the exciting announcements of new hardware from Valve: the new Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame....
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Episode 155: PlayStation Portal/Crossbuy News, Kirby Air Riders, and GTA VI Delay
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 155! Today there is some big PlayStation news as the PlayStation Portal has gained the ability to play purchased games over the cloud. Also, it appears there may be some incoming ability to cross-buy between PC and PlayStation. We also have some…
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Episode 154: Halo on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 2's 25th Anniversary, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD Remake Mysteries
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 154! Today we talk a lot of PlayStation: The 25th Anniversary of the PlayStation 2 as well as Halo on PlayStation 5. We also discuss the recent embargo limitation of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD Remake that prevented those that had the game prior to…
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Episode 153: Axe-box Ally X
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 153! Today we talk all Xbox: The newly released Xbox Ally X, the future of Xbox, and Microsoft's antagonism towards exclusivity. We also discuss what we've been playing, as well as other miscellaneous news items. Check out our live Podcast on...
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Episode 152: Ninja and Pokemon Legends
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 152! Today James and Bryant talked a great deal about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the recent Pokémon leak, and the death of the Master Ninja. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and…
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Episode 151: PlayStation 6 Speculation, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's DLC, and EGM Memories
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 151! Today we talked about Mark Cerny's PlayStation 6 comments and what they mean for the gaming industry going forward, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's future DLC announcement, and commentary on the October 2001 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly. Check...
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Episode 150: Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes (XGPPH)
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 150! Today we talked about Xbox’s Game Pass price hikes and what we’ve been playing. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our...
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Episode 149: PlayStation State of Play 09.24.25
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 149! Today we talked about PlayStation's State of Play for September 24th, 2025, the new CEO of Nintendo, and the implications of the ASUS Xbox Ally X. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a…
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Episode 148: Out Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2025 and Beyond!
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 148! Today we talked about what we’ve been playing, our most anticipated games coming out the rest of the year, looking forward to next year, and a mini-game at the end of the podcast which admittedly may not be fun for audio listeners. Check out our…
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Episode 147: Nintendo Direct. September 2025.
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 147! Today is a single-topic podcast: the Nintendo Direct September 2025. To hear our takes on this very James-coded Direct, take a listen! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and...
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Episode 146: Rumors...Bub...
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 146! Today we talk about rumors regarding a previous generation version of Resident Evil Requiem, a potential reveal of Insomniac’s Wolverine game, and an anticipated Sony State of Play/ “true” Nintendo Direct. Oh yeah, we’re also playing video games…
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Episode 145: Is Clair Obscur the New Final Fantasy?
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 145! Today we talk about the potential of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to usher in a new dynasty of turn-based RPGs, the lack of Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits/software updates, as well as what we’ve been playing. Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and...
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Episode 144: gamescom Air Riders
Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Ep. 144! Today we talk about a lackluster gamescom 2025, Kirby Air Riders, and more Nintendo Switch 2 game update woes (or rather, the lack thereof), Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and...
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Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast! We talk about the latest news and announcements in the gaming space!Don't forget to check out our live streams Thursday and Friday and our live Podcast every Sunday! Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter
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