About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of final bosses in video games and their significance as challenges.

The only thing we can believe in, with absolute certainty, is Retro Encounter, Jack. This week on Retro Encounter, we chat about bosses. But not just any bosses--no, we talk about final bosses. They're supposed to be a final challenge, but are they always? Do we even want a challenge at the end? How many bosses do we love that lose to the power of friendship? Listen in to find out! Featuring: Zach Wilkerson, Alana Hagues, Matt Wardell; Edited by Zach Wilkerson Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri Get in Touch: RPGFan.com RPGFan Shop Email us: retro@rpgfan.com Twitter: @rpgfancom Bluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.social Instagram: @rpgfancom Threads: @rpgfancom Facebook: rpgfancom Twitch: rpgfancom

People in this episode

Host: Zach Wilkerson

Guests: Alana Hagues, Matt Wardell

Topics covered

• final bosses
• video game challenges
• power of friendship
• game design
• boss battles

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