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Episode 191: Nintendo Directs Dreams (opens the original)
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Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 191! Today we make our predictions regarding the two Nintendo streams occurring on September 8th (Zelda 35th Anniversary) and September 9th (Nintendo Direct). Phan returns for another game of Memory Cards at the end of the podcast. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter ---------------------------------------------------- Check out Ash on: BlueSky: @ashde
Episode 190: Mega Gamescom (opens the original)
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Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 190! Today we discuss the latest announcements from Gamescom 2026 (not many). Tune in for a great deal of talk about our hype and apprehension for Mega Man: Dual Override as well as a trip down memory lane with the Mega Man series as a whole. We also talk about our most anticipated games coming out in the next six months, our Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo impressions, and Bryant’s initial impressions of Star Wars Zero Company . We close out with
Episode 189: 35 Years of SNES and The Duskbloods Network Test (opens the original)
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Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 189! Today we discuss our favorite memories and thoughts of the Super Nintendo as it hits its 35th birthday. James also discusses his time with The Duskbloods network test. Memory Cards is back with Volume X. Will Ash be able to take down perennial champion James? Let’s find out! ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpodcast YouTube: @therandomencounter -------------------------------------
Episode 188: Kingdom Parts (opens the original)
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Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 188! Today, we discuss the latest images leaked of The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary’s Nintendo Switch 2 hardware as well as a rumored release of Pokémon Emerald for the system. Obviously, there was a Kingdom Hearts presentation the other day that James is all but happy to dive headfirst into while Bryant and Phan are along for the ride! We also discuss what our current thoughts are of Square-Enix and what the future looks like. There isn’t a n
Episode 187: Fortunes 360 (opens the original)
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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. ---------------------------------------------------- James runs these: Twitch: therandomencounterpod
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