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 Adam attempting to repeat as champ, James trying to retake his crown, and Ash trying to play spoiler.

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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Adam on:

Reddit: u/Adam_KT_Games

Email: [email protected]

Discord: https://discord.gg/Dfcb5cavx

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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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 Adam and Phan— winner faces Ash and James next week with a special *Attack/Defend* in their pocket.

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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Adam on:

Reddit: u/Adam_KT_Games

Email: [email protected]

Discord: https://discord.gg/Dfcb5cavx

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 185! Today we discuss Sega and Square-Enix's obsession with new game sales while hurting their most die-hard fans. On the opposite side, we discuss the exciting possibilities of Xbox emulation officially being supported on PC and what may come of that. Finally, we have a double (!) round of Memory Cards. This time, the game is centered around one overarching topic: RPGs.

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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

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, official means. We want them here. Now. Lastly, we have a *Deluxe* episode of Memory Cards between four contestants!

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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Adam on:

Reddit: u/Adam_KT_Games

Email: [email protected]

Discord: https://discord.gg/Dfcb5cavx

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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Check out GEAK on:

Instagram: @thegeakshow

Twitch: @thegeakshow

Web: www.thegeakshow.com

X: @thegeakshow

YouTube: YouTube.com/@thegeakshow

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

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 digital gaming libraries at large? Memory Cards Vol. VI is also at the end of the show!

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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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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 everything is just getting more and more expensive. What’s the endgame here? Oh, we also have a really fun episode of Memory Cards at the end!

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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

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).

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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

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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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

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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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

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 security, things are inconsistent at best. Lastly, we have a very combative episode of Memories Card (video game Jeopardy!)!

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James runs these:

Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast

YouTube: @therandomencounter

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Check out Ash on:

BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.social

X: @ash_destroyum

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Check out Bryant on:

X: @red_so_deep

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠