Our #RetroEncounter panelists return to a discussion of #XenobladeChronicles 2 on today's podcast episode! They discuss everything from the late story to the fantastic soundtrack and beyond. Listen below 🎧
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October 22, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Our #RetroEncounter panelists return to a discussion of #XenobladeChronicles 2 on today's podcast episode! They discuss everything from the late story to the fantastic soundtrack and beyond. Listen below 🎧
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On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists discuss the opening hours of #XenobladeChronicles 2! From Blade and Drive relationships to giant titans and more, there's tons of ground to cover. Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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October 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists discuss the opening hours of #XenobladeChronicles 2! From Blade and Drive relationships to giant titans and more, there's tons of ground to cover. Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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In a genre with a somewhat surprising amount of sci-fi influence, our #RetroEncounter panelists narrow down their picks on today's podcast episode! What are some of your favorite sci-fi RPGs? Check out the show below 🎧
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September 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
In a genre with a somewhat surprising amount of sci-fi influence, our #RetroEncounter panelists narrow down their picks on today's podcast episode! What are some of your favorite sci-fi RPGs? Check out the show below 🎧
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In this latest feature, our #RetroEncounter panelists share their final thoughts on the divisive Romancing SaGa 2! Did they enjoy their recent playthroughs? Does the remake make the experience less punishing? Read on below!
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September 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
In this latest feature, our #RetroEncounter panelists share their final thoughts on the divisive Romancing SaGa 2! Did they enjoy their recent playthroughs? Does the remake make the experience less punishing? Read on below!
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On this week's #RetroEncounter episode, our panelists discuss the second half of their #RomancingSaGa 2 playthroughs! They dive into an incredibly difficult final battle, their favorite classes, and more. Check out this podcast below 🎧
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September 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
On this week's #RetroEncounter episode, our panelists discuss the second half of their #RomancingSaGa 2 playthroughs! They dive into an incredibly difficult final battle, their favorite classes, and more. Check out this podcast below 🎧
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On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists take on the opening hours of the recently remastered #RomancingSaGa 2! Are they up to the challenge? Can they figure out where they're supposed to go? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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August 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists take on the opening hours of the recently remastered #RomancingSaGa 2! Are they up to the challenge? Can they figure out where they're supposed to go? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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Totally forgot to share this last week. Catch me on the latest episode of #RetroEncounter talking about the majesty that is Final Fantasy IX. Come for the gameplay discussion, stay for my Vivi hot takes.
The Melodies of Life are ringing on today's #RetroEncounter episode, as our panelists dive into the first half of #FinalFantasy IX! How does this classic title hold up? Who isn't the biggest fan of Vivi? Check out this podcast below 🎧
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January 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Totally forgot to share this last week. Catch me on the latest episode of #RetroEncounter talking about the majesty that is Final Fantasy IX. Come for the gameplay discussion, stay for my Vivi hot takes.
Children don't often get the best representation in media. On today's podcast, our #RetroEncounter panelists aim to change that by discussing the best (and worst) kids in RPGs! Check out this new episode below 🎧
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August 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Children don't often get the best representation in media. On today's podcast, our #RetroEncounter panelists aim to change that by discussing the best (and worst) kids in RPGs! Check out this new episode below 🎧
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Your tier list has met with a terrible fate, hasn't it? Our #RetroEncounter panelists rank the remaining 11 entries of The Legend of #Zelda series on today's episode! How does their final list turn out? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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July 30, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Your tier list has met with a terrible fate, hasn't it? Our #RetroEncounter panelists rank the remaining 11 entries of The Legend of #Zelda series on today's episode! How does their final list turn out? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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It's tier list time on today's part one episode of #RetroEncounter! Our panelists take on the lengthy task of ranking 20 entries in The Legend of #Zelda franchise. How do your favorites stack up? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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July 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
It's tier list time on today's part one episode of #RetroEncounter! Our panelists take on the lengthy task of ranking 20 entries in The Legend of #Zelda franchise. How do your favorites stack up? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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On today's episode, our #RetroEncounter panelists return to discuss the second half of dark fantasy action RPG #XanaduNext! Why is this game regarded as a Falcom all-time classic? Listen to this podcast below to find out 🎧
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July 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
On today's episode, our #RetroEncounter panelists return to discuss the second half of dark fantasy action RPG #XanaduNext! Why is this game regarded as a Falcom all-time classic? Listen to this podcast below to find out 🎧
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On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists explore the ruins of Harlech Island as they discuss the first half of #XanaduNext! This Falcom classic takes on isometric action, a somber tone, and a slow pace. Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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June 18, 2026 at 7:41 PM
On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists explore the ruins of Harlech Island as they discuss the first half of #XanaduNext! This Falcom classic takes on isometric action, a somber tone, and a slow pace. Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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The 7+ years of the Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3 saw monumental, generation-defining games. On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists dive into their top 10 RPGs of the era! What are some of your favorites? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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June 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The 7+ years of the Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3 saw monumental, generation-defining games. On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists dive into their top 10 RPGs of the era! What are some of your favorites? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, it's time to dive into the wildness that is the second half of #FinalFantasy VIII! Do our panelists' impressions of the game change? Who's a Triple Triad fanatic? Listen below to find out 🎧
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May 22, 2026 at 7:27 PM
On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, it's time to dive into the wildness that is the second half of #FinalFantasy VIII! Do our panelists' impressions of the game change? Who's a Triple Triad fanatic? Listen below to find out 🎧
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#Persona5 is a landmark RPG in many ways, but how have the game and its Royal version aged over the years? Three #RetroEncounter panelists share their final thoughts on their recent playthroughs in our latest feature! Check it out below.
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May 1, 2026 at 7:19 PM
#Persona5 is a landmark RPG in many ways, but how have the game and its Royal version aged over the years? Three #RetroEncounter panelists share their final thoughts on their recent playthroughs in our latest feature! Check it out below.
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On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists return with the second half of #Persona 5! They dive into the endgame, including Persona 5 Royal's additional content. Just how long can one game get? Listen below to find out 🎧
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April 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists return with the second half of #Persona 5! They dive into the endgame, including Persona 5 Royal's additional content. Just how long can one game get? Listen below to find out 🎧
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Looking cool, #RetroEncounter! On this week's episode, our panelists dive into the first half of #Persona5 in all its dazzling style, flashy combat, and more. Does the game steal their hearts? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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April 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Looking cool, #RetroEncounter! On this week's episode, our panelists dive into the first half of #Persona5 in all its dazzling style, flashy combat, and more. Does the game steal their hearts? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists dive into murder, religion, and more in the 2022 Obsidian masterpiece #Pentiment! How will this historical mystery play out? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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March 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists dive into murder, religion, and more in the 2022 Obsidian masterpiece #Pentiment! How will this historical mystery play out? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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Whether they serve as one last challenge for the player, a victory lap, or something else entirely, great final bosses leave an impression. Today's #RetroEncounter episode dives into some of our panel's favorites! Check out this podcast below 🎧
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March 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Whether they serve as one last challenge for the player, a victory lap, or something else entirely, great final bosses leave an impression. Today's #RetroEncounter episode dives into some of our panel's favorites! Check out this podcast below 🎧
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Our #RetroEncounter panelists share their final thoughts on their recent playthroughs of #FireEmblem: The Blazing Blade! How does this GBA classic hold up to later entries in the esteemed series? Check out this feature below!
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March 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Our #RetroEncounter panelists share their final thoughts on their recent playthroughs of #FireEmblem: The Blazing Blade! How does this GBA classic hold up to later entries in the esteemed series? Check out this feature below!
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On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panel dives into the first #FireEmblem title that was localized for the West: The Blazing Blade! How does the beginning half of this classic strategy RPG fare? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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February 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM
On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panel dives into the first #FireEmblem title that was localized for the West: The Blazing Blade! How does the beginning half of this classic strategy RPG fare? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists each bring a game that they believe deserves the elusive perfect score and defend it against the panel. Which standout RPG will come out on top? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
On today's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists each bring a game that they believe deserves the elusive perfect score and defend it against the panel. Which standout RPG will come out on top? Listen to this podcast below 🎧
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Our #RetroEncounter panelists share their final thoughts on Vanillaware's #13SentinelsAegisRim in this latest feature! Does its narrative live up to the hype? How do the real time strategy segments hold up? Check out their takes below!
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January 24, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Our #RetroEncounter panelists share their final thoughts on Vanillaware's #13SentinelsAegisRim in this latest feature! Does its narrative live up to the hype? How do the real time strategy segments hold up? Check out their takes below!
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Happy 33rd anniversary to #FinalFantasy V, which was launched in Japan on the Super Famicom today! Its dynamic job system would go on to inspire countless RPGs. Check out our #RetroEncounter panel's thoughts on the title from 2021 below!
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December 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Happy 33rd anniversary to #FinalFantasy V, which was launched in Japan on the Super Famicom today! Its dynamic job system would go on to inspire countless RPGs. Check out our #RetroEncounter panel's thoughts on the title from 2021 below!
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On today's podcast, our #RetroEncounter panelists task themselves with ranking one of the most popular RPG franchises in the world: #DragonQuest! How does your ranking compare? Check out this new episode below 🎧
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December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
On today's podcast, our #RetroEncounter panelists task themselves with ranking one of the most popular RPG franchises in the world: #DragonQuest! How does your ranking compare? Check out this new episode below 🎧
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