Random Encounter Podcast 310 - Preview Week with Avowed & Path of Exile 2!
1On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about previews of two games we're excited for in 2025!
First up is a hands-on preview of Obsidian's newest first-person RPG, Avowed. A spin-off from the beloved Pillars of Eternity series, Avowed is being presented as Obsidian's answer to Skyrim. That said, it has an identity all its own, avoiding the full-on open world for a series of expansive zones, similar to their previous RPG, The Outer Worlds. Mark got a chance to play through some of the early game, and he is excited to share his impressions!
Next, we sent Zek all the way down to LA for a hands-on preview of Path of Exile 2, the sequel to the long-running, free-to-play action RPG, Path of Exile. What started as a Diablo-clone has evolved into a game with a massive community of fans who support the game through cosmetics and other ethical in-app purchases. Does this sequel live up to the standard set by the original, or did they literally sell out? Zek thinks it's the latter, and we hope so too!
Featuring: Jono Logan, Mark Roddison, and Zek Lu; Edited by Jono Logan
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This Episode's Related Links:
Avowed is a Comfortable Return to Eora Preview (https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/11/21/avowed-is-a-comfortable-return-to-eora/)
Pillars of Eternity Review (https://www.rpgfan.com/review/pillars-of-eternity/)
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Review (https://www.rpgfan.com/review/pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire/)
The Outer Worlds Review (https://www.rpgfan.com/review/the-outer-worlds/)
Path of Exile 2 Hands-On Preview: Off to a Thrilling & Promising Start (https://www.rpgfan.com/2024/11/21/path-of-exile-2-hands-on-preview/)
Path of Exile Review (https://www.rpgfan.com/review/path-of-exile/)