RPGFan's Retro Encounter

Blizzcon 2016 has happened and Retro Encounter is here to cover all the big announcements. Listen as we give our thoughts on the future of World of Warcraft, Starcraft 2, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo III.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike Sollosi

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Retro Encounter becomes enthralled by the beauty of Child of Light as we discuss its unique and refreshing take on storytelling and classic RPGs. We relay our favorite characters and teams for battle, which fairy tales the game reminds us of and our predictions for how the story will end. We finish the podcast by guessing what the major announcements will be at BlizzCon 2016.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Chris Gebauer, Mike Sollosi

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 20-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Join the Retro Encounter crew as we take our first steps into the next generation of Final Fantasy with the CGI tie-in film, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. The film certainly has some big names behind it, with the likes of Aaron Paul, Lena Heady, and Sean Bean lending their prestigious talents to the voice cast, but does Kingsglaive hold up as both a movie and an introduction to the highly anticipated game? We discuss the technical merits of the film, theorize about its implications for Final Fantasy XV's story, and have an in-depth discussion on the role female characters play in this world.

Featuring: Peter Triezenberg, Caitlin Argyros, Stephanie Sybydlo, Stephen Meyerink

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Weaving dozens of video game yarns over thirty-plus years, Nihon Falcom is a particular favorite game developer here at RPGFan. Whether you're following one of the adventures of Adol Christin or traveling through Zemuria with a crew of Bracers, Falcom's worlds and characters are a blast to experience. Join Retro Encounter's four enthusiastic panelists as we extol Adol et al!

Featuring: Mike Sollosi, Caitlin Argyros, Robert Fenner, Derek Heemsbergen

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Retro Encounter gives their final thoughts on Danganronpa while touching on what makes the characters special, the final mysteries, how we responded to betrayal, whether we want to play Danganronpa 2 and how the anime fits into the greater Danganronpa universe.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike Sollosi, Alana Hagues, Peter Triezenberg

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 19-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter wakes up in a hellish school where all the students are out to kill us. We delve into the first three chapters of Danganronpa by discussing our experiences solving the murder mysteries and developing relationships with the high school elites of Hope's Peak Academy.

Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike Sollosi, Alana Hagues, Peter Triezenberg

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 19-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter celebrates 50 episodes by talking about the future of the podcast. Each of the Retro Crew names a game that we would be interested covering before we turn the power of choice to our listeners. Rock the vote!

Featuring: Josh Curry, Mike Sollosi, Peter Triezenberg, Alana Hagues, Robert Fenner

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Another month has gone, and another game is over. Valkyria Chronicles has left a strong impression on the Retro crew this month, all with varying feelings. The squad look back at the second half of the game by touching on some of the most emotional and poignant moments. We find ourselves getting more and more attached to the characters as we move along, and whether we really trusted that character the whole way through. Join us as we celebrate victory and mourn our losses on Retro Encounter!

Featuring: Chris Gebauer, Alana Hagues, Nilson Carroll

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 18-2. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter tanks up and readies to defend the small principality of Gallia in Valkyria Chronicles. Initial impressions are positive, and while discussion inevitably begins with the luscious art style of the game, we debate whether the presentation and battle system do enough to keep us hooked. We touch on our favourite moments in the first 10 chapters, and what we like and dislike about the battle system in this hidden gem. Join us for this exciting episode of Retro Encounter!

Featuring: Chris Gebauer, Alana Hagues, Nilson Carroll

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 18-1. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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Retro Encounter looks back fondly on Sega's last games console. The Dreamcast had a limited library of RPGs, but the ones it did have certainly didn't disappoint. It branched out into online gaming at a time where it seemed impossible. The Retro Crew look back at the console's classic RPGs and what makes them so great, as well as unearth some hidden gems. Just how well do these games still hold up? And was the Dreamcast too much too soon?

Featuring: Mike Sollosi, Alana Hagues, Robert Fenner

Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally an un-numbered Bonus Round. Don't worry, you're not missing anything!

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