On this episode of Random Encounter: - It's our annual Games of the Year episode! Join four of RPGFan's enthusiastic editors as we discuss the site's awards for the best RPGs of 2018. Don't forget to check out our written feature over at https://www.rpgfan.com/features/go2018/index.html. - With 2019 already in full swing, the year's first major release, Kingdom Hearts III, is only weeks away. We discuss Square Enix's update strategy for ensuring a spoiler-free launch experience. - Other news bytes include Bungie's acquisition of Destiny from Activision, release dates for Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on Switch, and the surprise debut of Catherine Classic on PC. - We close the show with some important news about what's next for Random Encounter. Featuring: Derek Heemsbergen, Greg Delmage, Peter Triezenberg, Caitlin Argyros Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com