First Encounter

First Encounter is a video game podcast in which best friends Haney and Chris take turns introducing one another to beloved video games that shaped their childhood. One host plays through the chosen game for the first time while the other records their genuine reactions to the story, characters, and world.

If you miss the magic of playing through your favorite video game for the first time, and want to help bring that experience to others, please support the show on the First Encounter Patreon page! You’ll get bonus goodies for caring. <3

Join us for Season Two, as Chris takes the controller and dives into his very first journey into The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. Each bi-weekly discussion is woven with recorded game play, creating immersive episodes in which you feel the moment’s emotional impact. If you miss the magic of playing through impactful, story driven games for the first time, this series was made for you.

Hosted ByChris LaForce & Haney Hamdy

All Episodes

Majora’s Mask Ep. 25: E-Pony Antics

Time to handle some much needed to-dos as we nab some new masks and cross some names out of our bomber notebook. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Want the…

Sidequest 1: Haney’s Glory Pt. 1

Hey friends, we’re really sorry that we’re not able to bring you a new Majora’s Mask episode this week, but we had some complications in the form of COVID that prevented us from meeting. We hope you understand. Majora’s Mask will continue releasing on…

Majora’s Mask Ep. 24: Marine Biology

We continue through the Pirate Fortress in our quest for the seven eggs, but the clock is counting down and- Hey, if I turn back time, the eggs I found won’t disappear, right? ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content,…

Majora’s Mask Ep. 23: Pirates of the Great Bay: Curse of the Weird Eggs

We break into that sexy pirate fortress, blow up a few times, get kicked out a few times, and find a weird egg. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Want the…

Majora’s Mask Ep. 22: You Got the Spunk, but Have You Got the Moxie?

We take our hot new Zora bod for a spin, get the lowdown on the diva’s lost voice and weird eggs, and meet a whole lotta poivoits. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is…

Majora’s Mask Ep. 21: Chateau Milkies and Caviar Memes

We race for the gold and enjoy it so much that we repeat twelve times. Skip the first twenty minutes. After that it’s alllll egg in my face. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener…

Majora’s Mask Ep. 20: Hero of Milk

We break into Great Bay to find a corpse, try our hand at some FPS milk defense action, and FINALLY get into the milk bar for some finely aged milk. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language….

Majora’s Mask Ep. 19: Invasion of the Hidden Valley Ranch

We return to the ranch to see what other mischief we can get up to. It was a good call, because this time we have an alien invasion to discourage! ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener…

Majora’s Mask Ep. 18: Romani Ranch 100% Speedrun

What can I say except you’re welcome? I checked out Romani Ranch so you wouldn’t have to. There’s not a whole lot going on, so we probably won’t be back here.  ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult…