The Random Encounter Podcast

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 our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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YouTube: @therandomencounter

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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 subscribe!

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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 Ep. 143! Today we talk about the Tales of Xillia leak, the prospect of a new Dissidia game, and another round of What’s That OST (Mini)?!

Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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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 Ep. 142! Today we talk about the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, Sony hiring for more third party support, and more!

Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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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 Ep. 141! Today we talk about Nintendo Switch 2 sales and the new DualSense controller update (amongst other things). We also have a spontaneous game of What’s That OST between James and Ash, as well as the return of Video Game 20 Questions.

Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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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 Episode 140! Today is another largely one-topic show centered around our preliminary thoughts on the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive release: Donkey Kong Bananza. We also discuss what we're playing like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the whereabouts of James' lost motorcycle in the original Death Stranding, as well as some fond memories of one of the best "gamers' consoles", the Sega Dreamcast.

Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

---NOTE---: The audio for the non-James members of the podcast is muted for the first 3-5 minutes of the show, but is corrected after.

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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 139! It's pretty much another one main topic podcast today as we discuss the pros and cons of what the Nintendo Switch 2 means to us, one month out.

Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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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 138! It's pretty much a one-topic podcast today as we discuss the recent Xbox layoffs and what it means for the future of gaming.

Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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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:

BlueSky: @redsodeep.bsky.social

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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 137! Today we talk about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Nintendo's questionable decisions, Xbox's future, and more!

Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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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:

BlueSky: @redsodeep.bsky.social

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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 136! Today we talk about soft third-party Nintendo Switch 2 software sales, rumors surrounding a potential Stellar Blade release on Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza and its potential implications for the series' lore, and more!

Check out our live Podcast on Thursdays and our group stream on Fridays. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe!

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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:

BlueSky: @redsodeep.bsky.social

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Check out Phan on:

BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.social

X: @PhanEcksWhy

Twitch: phaneckswhy

YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠