349 - Not-E3 2026 Extravaganza!
Summary
RPGFan’s Random Encounter 349 reviews the 2026 Summer Game Fest, with hosts John, Ben, Matt, Steph, and Zach discussing major announcements. They cover Sony’s State of Play titles like Bancho the Chef, Phantom Blade Zero, and No Rest for the Wicked, alongside Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster and Runescape: Dragon Wilds. The episode also touches on Marvel’s Wolverine, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and the controversial Tupac appearance in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Summer Game Fest overview
State of Play: Bancho the Chef and Dynasty Warriors
The Wicked: Visuals and combat mechanics
Dragon Wilds: RuneScape spin-off and MMO trends
Marvel's Wolverine: Controversy and PR mishaps
The Lost Wild, Until Dawn 2, and Star Wars Outlaws
God of War Ragnarok spin-off and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
Virtual Fighter 6 and 1666: The Last Crusade
Monster Hunter Wilds and Dragon's Dogma 2
Batman: Arkham Shadow and DC Universe Online
Stellar Blade sequel and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth gameplay and Day of the Devs
Fable, Persona 3 Reload, and Persona 6
Castlevania, Clockwork Revolution, and Redfall
Red Kiss, Citizen Sleeper 2, and Control Resonant
Final Fantasy X HD, Palworld update, and Fire Emblem
Mermasa Revenant Blade, Xenoblade Genesis, and Final Fantasy Dimensions
Dragon Quest Monsters and Bloodborne: Duskbloods
Bloodborne DLC analysis and Yumiya sequel
Kingdom Hearts 4, Square Enix layoffs, and conclusion
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