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One of 2015’s best soundtracks gets its own episode! We discuss not only the game’s relentlessly upbeat tunes, but also its unique Nickelodeon meets Jet Grind Radio universe. Download now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Splattack 08:40 – Ink or Sink 11:15 – Seaskape 14:10 – Metalopod 24:06 – Friend List 26:11 – Hooked 28:37 – Eight-Legged [...]

An all new assortment of upbeat, life-affirming tracks from Dream Team and Paper Jam, plus we return to the SNES original for a pair of 1996 gems. Infectious positivity you can’t resist! Download SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Ready for a New Adventure (Paper Jam) 0:07:33 – Mixed Up Scramble (Paper Jam) 0:10:29 – Let’s Fight [...]

David Bowie’s reach extended even to video games, perhaps most so in this 1999 sci-fi adventure. We look at some of his tracks that debuted here, plus the BGM from composer Xavier Despas. Download SHOW NOTES 00:00 – New Angels of Promise 11:53 – Anekbah Theme 13:39 – Opening Theme 17:11 – File Select 23:11 [...]

Who coulda guessed an obscure shooter series would have incredible, blood pumping music? Oh, actually, guest Patrick Kulikowski knew, and brought tunes from all three Mahou Daisakusen games. Download now 0:00:00 – Saddle Horn (Kingdom Grand Prix) 0:06:52 – Sorcer Striker (Mahou Daisakusen) 0:10:00 – Rock The Accept (Mahou Daisakusen) 0:19:11 – Lead Departure (Kingdom [...]

Our second Album of the Year award goes to Undertale, which lovingly combines the sounds of the NES and SNES with modern chiptunery. The result is a 100-track OST that can’t be missed – but be prepared for some light spoilers! Download now We all kind of agree that RPG battle music rules, right? Well, [...]

A 90 minute look back at some of 2015’s best tracks, including songs from Ori and the Blind Forest, Bloodborne and Codename STEAM. Download now TRACK LIST 0:00:00 – Main Theme (Rocket League) 0:07:31 – Title Screen (Fast Racing Neo) 0:14:07 – RC Pro Am museum theme (Rare Replay) 0:15:09 – Cobra Triangle museum theme [...]

After years of empty threats, Chris finally lands his Kickle Cubicle episode. And it just so happens to be our very first VGMini, a new sub-series that looks at games that might otherwise never get their own show. Download now TRACK LIST 00:00 – Stage Theme 06:12 – Password Theme 06:58 – Boss Battle 12:58 [...]

We chat with the world-famous composer about Earthworm Jim, the early days of game music and how Video Games Live came to be, all while listening to choice tunes from his second Greatest Hits album. Download now 0:00:00 – Launch (PlayStation Demo Disc) 0:16:26 – Champion (Madden NFL 96) 0:17:31 – The Chosen (Skeleton Warriors) 0:19:36 [...]

Incredible synth jams from two overlooked katana-em-ups. There may only be two games to discuss, but holy crap get ready for sincere 80s awesomeness. Download now 0:00:00 – Daddy Mulk (The Ninja Warriors 87) 0:09:37 – Are You Lady (The Ninja Warriors 87) 0:11:59 – Japanese Smile (The Ninja Warriors 87) 0:21:49 – Motherless Children (The Ninja [...]

Platformer percussion from the man behind The Police. Like literally behind, since we’re talking about drummer and composer Stewart Copeland! Download Now 0:00:00 – Opening (Spyro the Dragon) 0:09:27 – Crystal Flight (Spyro the Dragon) 0:12:43 – Blowhard (Spyro the Dragon) 0:15:56 – Wild Flight (Spyro the Dragon) 0:22:37 – Twilight Harbor (Spyro the Dragon) [...]