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Video Gamers Podcast

Games That Hooked Us Instantly – Gaming Podcast

Video Gamers Podcast

Video Gamers Podcast

Leisure, Games, Video Games

4.81K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are diving into the video game intros that instantly hooked us and made us HAVE to keep playing. From jaw-dropping openings to unforgettable first missions, we’re breaking down the moments that define great gaming and why some video games grab you from the very first second. Which intros changed gaming forever, and which ones still live rent free in our heads? If you love video games with incredible openings and unforgettable vibes, this is one gaming packed episode you don’t want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, Dettmarp and Night Wizard63   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:10.6

Hello, fellow gamers, and welcome to the video gamers podcast. Some games start off with a bang,

1:14.1

while others may be a slow burn before they really get rolling. I'm looking at you,

1:19.2

Witcher 3. For some of us with limited time or attention spans, the slow starts can be a

1:24.9

challenge. But what about those games that just grab you from the get-go?

1:29.6

The games that hook you within the first couple hours or even minutes.

1:34.4

Well, on today's episode, we're chatting some of the best beginnings in gaming.

1:39.7

But before we get to that, some introductions are in order.

1:44.1

I am your host, some introductions are in order.

1:46.2

I am your host, Josh.

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