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I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon. Retro Encounter sees Final Fantasy IV through to its logical conclusion, from journeys to the center of the earth to heartbreaking family reunions, then, Alice, you’re going to the moon. Four Retro Encounter panelists talk the second half of Final Fantasy IV, including the changes made to the Pixel Remaste…
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While RPGs have no shortage of high-energy moments requiring intense strategizing, quick reflexes, or simply a box of tissues for the more emotional moments, it's important to have downtime between those to balance everything out. This episode is about "safe spaces" in RPGs, and our panelists did not always choose the kinds of song we expected of o…
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at two very different kinds of follow-ups to beloved games: a spiritual successor and a fan game. First up, we're talking about a long-awaited revival of Ogre Battle-style SRPGs with Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord (the most bizarre name for a game since Triangle Strategy). Featuring a mix of real-t…
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We're eating good, JRPG fans! From Granblue Fantasy Relink, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reload, & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, buhat na buhat ng JRPGs itong Q1 ng 2024. But this was not the case several years ago. May generation na nawala sa limelight ang JRPG and we believe na Persona 5 at NieR: Automata played a big part na ibalik sa sp…
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Itong episode na 'to ang magiging downfall ng TGS and that's fine. The game demands it and we're not gonna shy away to discuss it. Pwede bang Persona 5 fan ka at oppressor supporter/apologist ka? In this episode, sinamahan ako ni MC ng GamePOW at Norvin ng PlayStation Trophy Hunters Philippines para pagkwentuhan 'tong Persona 5 Royal. Mga 20% lang …
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I am not my Dark Knight’s keeper Final Fantasy IV is a 1991 RPG full of colorful characters and high drama. But how does it hold up after 33 years of perspective? Four Retro Encounter panelists who grew up (separately) playing Final Fantasy IV give the classic SNES RPG another look (together), discussing everything from the opening cutscenes to Kai…
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Sabi ng CEO ng Vanillaware na si George Kamitani, Unicorn Overlord 'yung most ambitious title up to date nila in terms of content kaya kinulang 'yung budget while developing the game. Hence they have to cover the expenses out of their pockets.You love tactical RPGs? You love Vanillaware and their eye-candy hand-drawn assets? You want them to contin…
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The real Infinite Wealth was the friends we made along the way. Ichiban Kasuga returns in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Ryu Ga Gotoku 8 in Japanese), teaming up with former Like a Dragon protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in a wild turn-based open-world RPG set in both Japan and Hawaii. Four RPGFan staff, all of whom highly anticipated Infinite Wealth prio…
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Previously on Rhythm Encounter, we have talked about some important first impressions, namely some of our favorite intro themes, and even title screen music. But what happens next is just as important: the opening hours of an RPG can really set the stage for what's to come. When thinking about our favorite games, it's fun to think back to how they …
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I don't consider myself as a big fan or diehard fan of Toriyama. Dragonball isn't even on my Top 5 greatest anime of all time. Unpopular opinion, I think Chronotrigger is overrated. Pero last Friday, after hearing the news of his passing, namalayan ko na lang na umiiyak na 'ko. At 'yung iyak napunta sa hagulgol. Hanggang sa nag-flashback lahat ng m…
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Can you SMELL what the Hawke is cooking? Dragon Age II had a mixed critical reception back in March of 2011, so we’re giving it a fresh perspective in March of 2024. Today’s Retro Encounter panel makes an exodus to Kirkwall to determine how they feel about DA2’s excellent characters and dialogue juxtaposed with DA2’s one-city setting and rigid time…
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we're taking a look at a long-running RPG series that has only made sporadic, but noteworthy, appearances here in the West! Mystery Dungeon began as a Dragon Quest IV spinoff back in 1993, but since then, there have been dozens of games in the series, including crossover titles with Final Fantasy (Chocobo’s Dung…
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Baka umay na kayo sa kaka-kwento ko. First love ko talaga ang pagdo-drawing kaso na-discouraged ako dahil wala akong talent. Hindi ako kasing galing ng mga kaibigan at kaklase kong kayang mag drawing na walang kopyahan. This year, na-inspired ako kay Pewds at nabalik ako sa hilig ko. Artist, Professor, & Content Creator na si Tito Teej ng Backlog N…
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If I could turn back time / If I could find a way Four RPGFan staff played through Dragon Quest XI this month, and it left them full of feelings. But were those feelings satisfying or wanting? How did they find DQ11’s notorious third act? Spoiler alert: this is a wonderful video game, despite what other RPGFan podcast hosts might say. Featuring: Mi…
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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 trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Remake, was released in 2020, we've been desperate to know where the story is heading. Will it continue along as we remember it,…
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Do we at RPGFan like Final Fantasy VII? Off course! That's why we're ready for…a reunion of tracks from across the expansive (and still growing) FFVII universe. The timing here is intentional to celebrate the fantastic music associated with FFVII as we all get ready to enjoy Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Join our panel of savvy veterans and one newcom…
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I love it when villagers rhyme / it makes me as glad as a slime Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was hailed as an instant classic when it launched worldwide in 2018, and with more than five years of perspective our panel agrees. They discuss Dragon Quest XI's charming characters, rock-solid mechanics, and (unfortunately) repetitive music i…
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May nanonood ba sa inyo ng anime, kdrama, or kahit anong TV series na naka-x2? Revelation sa akin na meron pala. May games rin ba kayo na matuturing niyong love/hate relationship na hindi mo maiwan? Ini-skip niyo rin ba story ng games kapag sobrang boring? Jampacked episode mga pre. Usapang Palword vs Pokemon, Armored Core, P5R, Granblue Fantasy Re…
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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, Nick is here to share his thoughts about the farming DLC for 2021's Eastward, Eastward: Octopia. Having received solid reviews back when it was released,…
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Rock the Dragon Kazuma Kiryu starred in at least a dozen video games in the last eighteen years and experienced a remarkable fictional life. In today’s podcast, two of RPGFan’s most enthusiastic Like a Dragon advocates examine the life and times of the Dragon of Dojima, as part of Retro Encounter’s Year of the Dragon celebrations. Featuring: Michae…
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Ano ba ang iba sa Chinoy Culture? Ang galing lang na parang they have the best of both worlds e 'no? In this episode, nakipag-kwentuhan sa akin si Ate Cas ng Backlog Na Naman! Budolcast tungkol sa Chinoy Culture. Great Wall, Kumon, lucky charms, at marami pang iba. Belated Happy New Year! Sana hindi malas kasi 13th ngayong release nitong ep. :D Sec…
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Opinions are like cats. The internet is full of them. We mostly fall into conventional wisdom here on Retro Encounter when it comes to what games deserve celebration and which games do not (there will not be an episode on Beyond the Beyond anytime soon), but we don’t always go with the grain. Five panelists each share two of their more offbeat, unc…
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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 Fantasy: Relink has been on many RPG fans' most anticipated lists (it was on ours in 2020, 2022, 2023 AND 2024). And after seven years, it's finally her…
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Hindi ko makakalimutan 'yung first playthrough ko ng TLOU. After ng close up sa mukha ni Ellie, enter music ni Gustavo then roll credits, nakatulala lang ako sa TV. Dalawang sunod na sindi ng yosi habang naghahanap ng makakausap. Pucha, ang lupet no'n. In this episode, sinamahan ako nila MC ng GamePOW at EdgyWeeeb para magkwentuhan tungkol sa mga g…
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It's finally time to celebrate the music of the (last) year! As you know by now, a great deal of incredible games released in 2023, and with them, many notable soundtracks. Our panel today brought some of their favorite songs of 2023, featuring music from some Square Enix heavy hitters to some lovely indie titles and others in between. As usual for…
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Should we double check the envelope? We’re in the middle of entertainment awards show season, and it’s high time Retro Encounter decides a worthy ballot for the RPGs with the best characters, music, visuals, gameplay, and story. But to make things interesting, we’re drafting four games for each category, and no RPG can be drafted more than once. Do…
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Sooner or later, maniningil ang katawan natin. Dahil sa bisyo, sa kawalang disiplina sa pagkain, kawalan ng exercise, at sa overall lifestyle. Minsan, 'yung paborito nating hobby na video games pa ang dahilan. Tangina lang. In this episode, nakipag-kwentuhan sa akin si Master RCB sa kondisyon niyang Gerd at chronic lower back pain na nagpahirap at …
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Fill my heart with Retro / And let me play RPGs forevermore We're back this week to discuss the second half of Moon, a game that parodies RPGs so much it almost becomes an Adventure game. How does the second half of the game compare with the first? Did we get all the love? Just how many frustrating minigames can one man take? Listen in to find out!…
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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. First, Jono dives into Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the direct sequel to 2020's Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Does Infinite Wealth live up to the lofty tu…
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5th Year Anniversary episode! Grabe. Umabot tayo ng limang taon? Kami nung ex ko gang 2 years lang e. Curious lang, anong year ka nagumpisa makinig sa TGS? Isa ka ba sa mga OG na tiniis 'yung malakas na background noise habang nagppodcast kami? With Dell era? With DP1 era? Solo era? Let me know! In this episode, sinamahan ako nila Norvin ng PlaySta…
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FOUR HUNDRED BABIES If you’ve listened to a Retro Encounter multiple of 50 before, you know that the panel is going to come up with a public poll for a future Retro Encounter episode. This time around, we’re having a shark party! The panel will “invest” in pitches from twelve Retro Encounter panelists from past and present in a game inspired by a c…
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We're kicking off the new year on Rhythm Encounter with a brand-new kind of episode: Building a soundtrack from pieces of other games. We distilled our imaginary RPG down to eight core musical moments — title, overworld, town, dungeon, battle, emotional, final boss, and ending, to be specific — and pulled a song for each from eight different RPGs. …
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FULL STOP. Lies of P is the best Soulslike game that I played. Mas madaling i-digest 'yung story, may innovation sa weapons and builds. And the music? Ahhhhh. *Chef's kiss* Feel nambawan! In this episode, sinamahan ako nila Late Na Gamer at S1lvz para pagusapan 'yung mga nagustuhan at minor gripe namin sa Lies of P. Kung mas maaga ko lang 'to nalar…
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Bubby, if you ain't got Retro Encounter, you'll stop breathing and pass the heck out. After waiting over two decades, we finally got a localization of this quirky gem, Moon: Remix RPG Adventure. So, we got three of our panelists to discuss the first half of the game. We talk about the odd gameplay mechanics, just how many times we passed out before…
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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 visual novel, Slay the Princess. In complete opposition to just about every video game plot ever, here you need to kill the princess or the world is …
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Project Ubos Backlogs 2024 EPISODE 2! Wow. Naka-survive kami ng isang buwan na walang budol? Joke lang. Syempre hindi. Pero let's see! In this episode, nagkwentuhan kami nila Grimborne, Master RCB, & Duckbird tungkol sa mga games na natapos namin at sa mga latest budols namin kung meron man - so balewala rin. Nagshare rin si Duckbird ng pinagbabawa…
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Movin’ to the country / I’m gonna eat a lot of Toadstools Super Mario RPG turned 27 in 2023 (!), and to celebrate, Nintendo and ArtePiazza released a snazzy new remake. Three Retro Encounter enthusiasts discuss the new remake’s new look, gameplay adjustments, and breezy difficulty, as well as Mario RPG’s influence over the intervening decades. Feat…
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To celebrate the new year, we put together a special episode before we return to our regularly scheduled topics, with a short episode full of music dedications. We were inspired by the idea of radio DJs who take listener calls and offer up dedications on air, so we polled the RPGFan staff, asking them for songs and written dedications to read on th…
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2023 ang taong may pinaka-solid na line up ng games. There are a few misses pero sa variety ng magagandang laro, bawing-bawi pa rin talaga. Kaso nitong recent na The Game Awards, hindi nominated ang bata kong Final Fantasy 16. So I decided to make my own rules sa episode na 'to. HAHAHAHAHAHA In this episode, sinamahan ako nila Tito Teej and Ate Cas…
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2023 and Me In true RPGFan podcast fashion, Retro Encounter always looks back. In an annual tradition since 2015, a Retro Encounter panel examines the previous year of RPGs and highlights a few favorites. What RPG is labeled a platonic ideal? What two 2023 downloads might be among the best DLC of all time? How about that Baldur’s Gate 3? All of thi…
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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 features: our most anticipated games expected to come out next year. And that means a chance to get together on Random Encounter to have a year-end freak ou…
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Magta-tatlong taon na simula nung huling podcast episode na kasama ko si Dell tapos bigla na lang nawala. Naging solo na ko tapos duo with DP1 then solo ulit. Sa span ng mga taon na 'yon, side ko lang 'yung narinig niyo kung bakit kami nagkaroon ng falling out ng previous co-host ko. I think this time, deserved niyong marinig naman 'yung side niya.…
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I'm a sucker for a good podcast! 25 years ago, RPGFan started life as LunarNET, and five years before that, Lunar: The Silver Star released in the West. So, in honor of that, we got four of our resident Lunar fans together to chat about the various versions of Lunar: The Silver Star. Are we fans of the Working Designs localization? How does the com…
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In farming games, typically the slowest part of the year is winter. So why did we record our farming music episode when it's winter for many of our listeners? Hey, I don't have all the answers... unless it's about work/life balance and the best Stardew Valley partner. But I digress. Today's panel is only three people, but we still have a full slate…
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Unang sabak ko sa mmorpg at mundo ng internet, naisip ko agad maging gago at kups kasi hindi naman nila ako mahahabol. Hindi naman nila ako kilala ng personal. As if namang maire-reklamo nila sa pulis si kArma_bHente_Un0h. Lol In this episode, sinamahan ako ni Duckbird ng Anime x Angas para i-discuss 'yung online persona, online relationship, at an…
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Quest Like A Dragon! One Warrior, one Rogue, and one Mage separately traveled across Ferelden to recruit allies in order to stop a Darkspawn Blight, but how did it go for them? Our panelists explored the diverse societies presented in BioWare’s dark fantasy RPG this month, but to what ends? Listen and find out why Dragon Age: Oranges’s narrative is…
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“It’s not a lake – it’s an ocean.” I'll be honest. Kung hindi maganda ang review ng Alan Wake 2 at hindi 'to nominated for GOTY 2023, malamang hindi ako magkaka-drive na laruin ang Alan Wake 1. Control pa lang ang nalaro ko na game from Remedy and after finishing Alan Wake 1, I can say na may unique personality and vibe 'yung games nila na pwedeng …
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we chat all of the news from the 2024 Game Awards, and delve into two recent indie RPGs. First, The Game Awards came and went faster than the music playing off the winners! Baldur's Gate 3 was the champion of the evening with Best Game, but Alan Wake 2 walked away with a good share of the awards, as well. Join t…
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Dungeons and Darkspawn Dragon Age, a standout mini series from BioWare's golden age of RPGs, is a blend of high fantasy, dark fantasy, politics, and dating sim that made a big splash in 2009. Two Grey Warden veterans and one Dragon Age neophyte form a Retro Encounter panel to take on the Darkspawn Blight, save a group of mages, and confirm that Dog…
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I think I heard a shot. We finished Bloodborne! Four very enthusiastic hunters suffered through hunters, Great Ones, Street Sharks, and many other horrors to conquer this PS4 classic. So what are our favorite bosses? What the hell does Insight do? How many times do we mix up "Great Ones" with "Old Blood?" Listen to learn! Featuring: Michael Sollosi…
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