# Games That Hooked Us Instantly – Gaming Podcast

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Podcast: [Video Gamers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/video-gamers-podcast-840629)
Published: 2026-05-19T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2713

## Resource

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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