The Random Encounter Podcast

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 198! Today is largely a one-topic episode: The 2026 remake of 1998’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo 64 on Nintendo Switch 2. We love it. Also, a brand-new episode of Memory Cards!----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------Check out Bryant on:X: @red_so_deep----------------------------------------------------Check out Phan on:BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.socialX: @PhanEcksWhyTwitch: phaneckswhyYouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 197! Today we discuss Xbox in the news again, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s remake’s release being imminent, incoming potential Resident Evil games with lore ramifications, and what could be coming down the pike from PlayStation atop their perch. No Memory Cards today— we will have a new episode again soon!----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------Check out Bryant on:X: @red_so_deep----------------------------------------------------Check out Phan on:BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.socialX: @PhanEcksWhyTwitch: phaneckswhyYouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 196! This is basically a pro-XBOX episode today! Bryant loves his new Xbox Ally X20, James is thinking about jumping back into the XBOX ecosystem, and Ash has thoughts about the incoming upscaling technology coming to XBOX (AMD FSR 4.1). Also, more unfortunate closure news as BioWare is closed (and with it, the next Mass Effect) and it looks like Arkane Studios might be next. Memory Cards is back! James and Ash go at it. Join us!----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------Check out Bryant on:X: @red_so_deep----------------------------------------------------

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 195! Bryant and Phan are out this week and it’s an Ash and James only show. Today we discuss GameStop’s recent USED PlayStation 5 Pro price hike at $1,399! Keep in mind, a NEW unit is $899. Also we have a broader discussion about AI and its impact on game development and coding moving forward.----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 194! It’s a slow news week as we mainly discuss our impressions of the Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo as well as various decompilations of beloved titles. Memory Cards is back!***NOTE: Bryant’s audio is very distorted this episode. Apologies, this will be resolved next podcast.*** ----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------Check out Bryant on:X: @red_so_deep----------------------------------------------------Check out Phan on:BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.socialX: @PhanEcksWhyTwitch: phaneckswhyYouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 193! Today we have a light crew as Phan and Ash are out; it’s James and Bryant podcast time! Today we discuss Xbox’s latest round of studio closures and layoffs, as well as a 1000ft view of the Nintendo 64 at its 30th anniversary: the good, the bad, and the ugly.----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Bryant on:X: @red_so_deep----------------------------------------------------

Welcome to The Random Encounter Podcast Episode 192! Today we discuss Nintendo’s two Nintendo Directs of last week and what they portend for the future. We also get into the earth-shattering revelation of Kojima Productions’ disintegration from PlayStation and its new mutually beneficial relationship with Xbox. ----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------

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: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------Check out Bryant on:X: @red_so_deep----------------------------------------------------Check out Phan on:BlueSky: @phaneckswhy.bsky.socialX: @PhanEcksWhyTwitch: phaneckswhyYouTube: @phaneckswhy⁠

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 a very intense round of Memory Cards with special guest, tommytehzombie!----------------------------------------------------James runs these:Twitch: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------Check out Bryant on:X: @red_so_deep----------------------------------------------------

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: therandomencounterpodcastYouTube: @therandomencounter----------------------------------------------------Check out Ash on:BlueSky: @ashdestroyum.bsky.socialX: @ash_destroyum----------------------------------------------------Check out Bryant on:X: @red_so_deep----------------------------------------------------