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.
We get our steps in, learn about the Promised Land, meet a good pupper, “rescue” Aerith, and go to jail. Thanks for listening! If you want the journey to continue, visit the following: SUPPORT: patreon.com/firstencounter | WEBSITE:…
We visit the Train Graveyard, race to prevent a plate collapse, chat with Aerith’s mom, and climb a golden wire. Thanks for listening! If you want the journey to continue, visit the following: SUPPORT: patreon.com/firstencounter | WEBSITE:…
We save Aerith from the Turks, visit her home, spy Tifa being carted away by chocobos, and deal with Wall Market. Thanks for listening! If you want the journey to continue, visit the following: SUPPORT: patreon.com/firstencounter | WEBSITE:…
We explore Sector 7, hop aboard a train, hop off a train, set a bomb, meet President Shinra, and take a tumble. Thanks for listening! If you want the journey to continue, visit the following: SUPPORT: patreon.com/firstencounter | WEBSITE:…
We hop off a train, break into a Mako reactor, set a bomb, fight a scorpion, hop aboard a train, and meet Tifa. Thanks for listening! If you want the journey to continue, visit the following: SUPPORT: patreon.com/firstencounter | WEBSITE:…
We introduce ourselves, discuss our gaming history, talk about goals, then Haney shares all he knows about FFVII. Thanks for listening! If you want the journey to continue, visit the following: SUPPORT: patreon.com/firstencounter | WEBSITE:…
Join us for Haney’s first play through of Final Fantasy VII. We capture his genuine reactions as he falls in love with one of the greatest games ever made. If you want the journey to continue, visit the following: SUPPORT: patreon.com/firstencounter |…