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.
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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.
Spring has come to Goron Village, we earn the powder keg badge, win some races, and pursue some bumblefuckery. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Want the…
Our 100% perfect Snowhead Temple run continues, and thankfully, concludes. I stand victorious, a champion among the ̶s̶a̶v̶e̶d̶ fairies. Remains in hand, I saunter out of the cleared temple, Haney’s mouth agape in admiration….
We finally penetrate Snowhead Temple to begin dungeoning and it goes about as well as you’d expect. Chris absolutely crushes it and Haney is very impressed. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language….
We head back to Goronville and finally locate the chief, learn a new song, put the populace to sleep with our drum beats, and open the path to Snowhead Temple. We also begin our month long break, but we’ll be back in your ears soon enough! ❗First…
Our plans for Majora’s Mask are rerouted after our save file decides to turn back time. The hunt for the missing Kafei continues, this time with results. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language….
After our only plan is derailed, we head to the snowy north where everyone is upset and nipples abound. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Want the journey to…
Detective Chris pulls on his deerstalker cap and begins sleuthing for the missing groom. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Want the journey to continue? Grab…
Fresh from the victory of Woodfall Temple, we head back to Clock Town where Chris makes some poor financial decisions. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Want…
Chris dominates the swamp temple and rescues a Deku princess without needing that stupid map. ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Want the journey to…