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    First Encounter: A Video Game Adventure

    First Encounter is a video game lets play podcast in which two best friends take turns introducing one another to beloved video games that shaped their childhood. Each bi-weekly episode is woven with recorded gameplay, creating immersive episodes that capture genuine reactions to the game. If you miss the magic of playing Final Fantasy VII or The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for the first time, this series is for you.
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    Episodes (82)

    Majora's Mask Ep. 17: The Amazing Race

    Majora's Mask Ep. 17: The Amazing Race

    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.

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 16: A Cold Day in Hell

    Majora's Mask Ep. 16: A Cold Day in Hell

    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.

    ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 15: Snow Way Home

    Majora's Mask Ep. 15: Snow Way Home

    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. Listener discretion is advised.

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 14: STFU Sweet Prince

    Majora's Mask Ep. 14: STFU Sweet Prince

    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 Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

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    Quick Release Update

    Quick Release Update
    Due to recent stressers and editing frustrations, we're going to take a month off from public releases in order to catch up on recording and editing. We'll be back before you know it, and in the meantime, be good! xoxo - Chris & Haney

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 13: Kafei Unmasked

    Majora's Mask Ep. 13: Kafei Unmasked

    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. Listener discretion is advised.

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 12: Grave Mistakes

    Majora's Mask Ep. 12: Grave Mistakes

    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.

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 11: The Case of the Lost Kafei

    Majora's Mask Ep. 11: The Case of the Lost Kafei

    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.

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 10: A Fool and His Rupees

    Majora's Mask Ep. 10: A Fool and His Rupees
    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.

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 9: Swamp Temple Tantrums

    Majora's Mask Ep. 9: Swamp Temple Tantrums
    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.

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    Majora's Mask Ep. 8: The Dancer's Successor

    Majora's Mask Ep. 8: The Dancer's Successor
    We're back in the saddle, smashing through quests, and sprinting toward Woodfall Temple.

    ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

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    Bill's JRPG Adventures and Other Trappings Presents Zelda II

    Bill's JRPG Adventures and Other Trappings Presents Zelda II

    Today's bonus episode is brought to you by Bill's JRPG Adventures and Other Trappings, in which Bill plays through many of the lost JRPGs never released in the English language (and some other grandiosities that takes his fancy)! When you finish listening here, continue the collective journey through Zelda II: The Adventure of Link at anchor.fm/bills-jrpg-adventures or wherever you prefer your podcasts!

    Power Play-Throughs Podcast presents Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Ep. 1

    Power Play-Throughs Podcast presents Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Ep. 1

    Today's bonus episode is brought to you by TroytlePower Presents: The Power Play-Throughs Podcast, with TroytlePower, where TroytlePower plays through games in a powerful way! When you finish listening here, continue their journey through Oracle of Ages at podpage.com/verchron or wherever you prefer your podcasts!

    If you're looking into our Patreon update, you can find that here!
    👉 patreon.com/posts/59917526

    Versian Chronicles presents Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Ep. 1

    Versian Chronicles presents Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Ep. 1

    Today's bonus episode is brought to you by Versian Chronicles, a narrated let's play experience brought directly to your ears via the fantastic voice of Kai Lee Cain! When you finish listening here, continue their journey through Baldur's Gate at podpage.com/verchron or wherever you prefer your podcasts!

    If you're looking into our Patreon update, you can find that here!
    👉 patreon.com/posts/59917526

    Majora's Mask Ep. 7: Monkey Business

    Majora's Mask Ep. 7: Monkey Business

    What. A. Mess. Join Chris as he wages war against the Southern Swamp, gets into amateur gardening, and just goes ape.

    ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

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    MUSIC: aldenzac.com

    NOTE: First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

    Majora's Mask Ep. 6: Welcome to Ze Swamp

    Majora's Mask Ep. 6: Welcome to Ze Swamp

    We dive into the swamp, run from werewolves, save a witch, and take boat tours in Chris's guide to Majora's Mask.

    ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

    If you want the journey to continue, visit the following:
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    MUSIC: aldenzac.com

    NOTE: First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

    Majora's Mask Ep. 5: Escaping Clock Town

    Majora's Mask Ep. 5: Escaping Clock Town

    We get the fanciest new mask before breaking out of Clock Town and exploring the very dangerous fields of Termina.

    ❗First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

    If you want the journey to continue, visit the following:
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    SUPPORT: patreon.com/firstencounter
    WEBSITE: firstencounterpodcast.com
    TWITTER: twitter.com/1stencounterpod
    INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/firstencounterpod
    MUSIC: aldenzac.com

    NOTE: First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.

    Spooky Special and Extra Life Stream

    Spooky Special and Extra Life Stream

    We're excited to share our spooky Halloween video special on 10/31 on our Youtube channel! Watch Haney get dangerously close to pooping himself in fear as he plays the indie horror game Visage. On 11/6 at 11am EST, tune in to our Extra Life live stream to help raise money for children's hospitals while Haney plays Pokemon Snap for the first time. <3

    YOUTUBE CHANNEL: youtube.com/channel/UCNISUSXEq72w6c4tkQkXDig

    EXTRA LIFE PAGE: extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=56230

    Majora's Mask Ep. 4: Hylian Vibin’

    Majora's Mask Ep. 4: Hylian Vibin’

    We explore Clock Town as a human child today and begin meeting the inhabitants proper. Some make Chris uncomfortable.

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    MUSIC: aldenzac.com

    NOTE: First Encounter contains adult themes such as violence, sexual content, and adult language. Listener discretion is advised.