The Random Encounter Podcast

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 135! Today we talk about the disappointment that was Summer Games Fest 2025, the surprisingly delightful Xbox Showcase, the intriguing Konami Presentation, and our adventures/impressions one week into Nintendo Switch 2.

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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Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 134! Nintendo Switch 2 has finally come! Hear from the guys about getting the Nintendo Switch 2 today, their experiences playing it, the hardware, and a fantastic Mario Kart World multiplayer session. Also, Bryant creates a game inspired by GameTrailers' Final Bets for Summer Games Fest 2025. Will Keighley and Kojima hug? We also have impressions/grades for Sony's PlayStation State of Play from June 4th.

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

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YouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 133! Nintendo Switch 2 is only a week away! We talk about our purchasing plans, what we're excited for, and The Random Encounter's upcoming plethora of Switch 2-related streams. Also, what's up with the Persona 4: Golden voice actors confirming something that hasn't been confirmed? Summer Game Fest is also coming with a wide net of publishers, so, we discuss what we think may happen or what we would like to see (Square-Enix, looking at you).

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 132! Today we talk about the sunsetting of Sony's PlayStation Stars rewards program, new information regarding Mario Kart World, and Xbox software sales figures amongst other things.

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 131! Today we talk about possible PlayStation price increases, wishful thinking Nintendo Switch Online GameCube games, Kingdom Hearts IV news, and of course, our progress in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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 130! Today we talk about the new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer/delay, Death Stranding 2 hype, and some Nintendo's Switch 2 sales predictions.

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 129! Today we talk about the newly implemented Microsoft Xbox price increases, Nintendo Switch 2 discourse , and of course, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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 128! Today we talk about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order misadventures, and the future of physical games.

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 127! Today we talk about Mario Kart World, Fire Emblem's Anniversary, and even some Gundam!
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 126! Today we talk about some more Nintendo Switch 2 news, Lunar Remastered Collection, Marathon, 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