RPGFan's Retro Encounter

Blizzard's Diablo series is over twenty years old, and over three games and two official expansions it's changed in leaps and bounds. Three of RPGFan's premier Diablo fanboys examine the evolutionary arc of the series, from the plodding walking speed of the original 16-floor dungeon to the satisfying gameplay of the Diablo III Necromancer class. Join us for a gothic fantasy Retro Encounter retrospective.

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Robert Steinman, John Tucker

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Retro Encounter gets spooky in August with a playthrough of the classic 1998 LucasArts adventure game, Grim Fandango. Snappy dialog, obtuse puzzles, aggressive fiery beavers, and mysterious cat races all make an appearance in Grim Fandango's first two days, as Manny Calavera seeks justice for himself and his clients.

Featuring: Alana Hagues, Josh Curry, Marcos Gaspar, Michael Sollosi

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Several RPGFan staff are big fans of Pokemon, so of course they have strong feelings about the different generations of Pokemon games. In today's episode, three panelists argue to determine the best overall Pokemon generation, with some discussion followed by a vote. Naturally, the arguments are adamant, not timid.

Featuring: Peter Triezenberg, Alana Hagues, Michael Sollosi

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The GameCube is not the first console many people think of when we think about RPGs. If it doesn't come into your mind eventually, though, you're doing something wrong. We look back at the best multiplayer RPGs and forgotten gems on the system, and of course, with it being Nintendo, we could not escape without talking about some of their most famous mascots. This was where the Tales of series exploded into the West, and where Monolith started finding their feet again. You'd be silly to miss this one.

Featuring: Alana Hagues, Stephanie Sybydlo, Keegan Lee

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Four EarthBound panelists return to discuss Earthbound's alternately charming, bizarre, disturbing, and satisfying finale, from deserts to swamps to prehistoric underworlds (?) and alien attacks from the distant past (???). It's another hour of EarthBound banter from Retro Encounter!

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Hilary Andreff, Robert Fenner, Keegan Lee

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Last year, four Retro Encounter panelists had a blast playing Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, a murder mystery novel rife with twists and turns. In 2017, three of those four panelists return for a special one-off episode on its sequel, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. There's a lot to discuss about this island in the sun; we'll be playing and having fun!

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Alana Hagues, Peter Triezenberg

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EarthBound is one of the oddest, most original Japanese RPGs on the Super Nintendo, and over the years it's amassed a cult following dwarfing that of Happy-Happyism. In this week's Retro Encounter, four panelists explore EarthBound's first half, taking Giant Steps all the way to Summers in summer.

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Hilary Andreff, Robert Fenner, Keegan Lee

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Produce! was a game developer operating from 1990 to around 2000, and their output in that era resulted in three strange, unique, and fascinating RPGs: The 7th Saga, Brain Lord, and Mystic Ark. For today's Retro Encounter, one knowledgeable Produce! historian and one inquisitive 7th Saga fanboy discuss those three titles in exhaustive detail.

Featuring: Robert Fenner, Michael Sollosi

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When we last visited Dragon Quest V in Retro Encounter, our hero was incapacitated in a stranger's front lawn, but a chance meeting with his family has him return to action! Continue the Dragon Quest V's hero's journey as he rescues his wife, avenges his father, and raises his children while defeating a demon grandmaster.

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Keegan Lee, Robert Steinman

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It's no secret that we here at RPGFan love Xenoblade Chronicles. We wanted to do a full playthrough of the game for Retro Encounter, but (and this will surprise no one) it's just too damn long. So instead, we gathered a panel of Xeno fans to chill and chat about all things Xenoblade. Join us as we discuss the world, story, gameplay, and music of one of the best RPGs of the past decade!

Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Caitlin Argyros, Stephanie Sybydlo, Peter Triezenberg

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