VGMpire Episode 31 – CastleMania Vol 2

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VGMpire Episode 31 – CastleMania Vol 2

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Oct 10, 2012

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Onward to the 90s with Castlevania IV, Bloodlines, Dracula X and Symphony of the Night. An impossibly good episode awaits

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Oct 10, 2012

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A video game music podcast exploring 8-bit and beyond

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VGMpire episode 06 – Mega Drive Medley: Our first look at the 16-bit Sega console focuses on lesser-known titles like Mean Bean Machine, along with classics ToeJam & Earl and Revenge of Shinobi. Download episode 6 right meow Show notes: 00:00 – Vs Mode (Mean Bean Machine) 09:15 &#8211 by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 10 – Honoring Advance Wars: One of the greatest handheld series of all time also happens to sport some of the best VGM out there Download Episode 10 now NOTES: 0:00:00 – Rachel’s Theme (Dual Strike) 0:08:33 – Jake’s Theme (Dual Strike) 0:10:15 – Sasha& by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 20 – Tekken Tunes: A thorough look back at the first four games that created a 3D fighting legacy. Download here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Black Winter Night Sky (Tekken 2) 0:08:32 – Stadium (Tekken) 0:10:01 – China (Tekken) 0:12:11 – Chicago (Tekken) 0:19:51 – Ring A Bell (Tek by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 13 – Welcome to Jurassic Park: We’ve made audio attractions so astounding that they’ll capture the imagination of the entire planet. Download before Nedry locks us out with a stupid animated GIF SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Gate Area (JP Super NES) 09:37 – Title Screen ( by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 15 – Battle Sampler: A rapid fire grab bag of battle music from JRPGs both new and old. Feel the intensity! Download episode 15 right meow SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Fight! (Grandia II/Iwadare) 0:11:07 – Battle Theme 2 (Breath of Fire/Alph Lyla) 0:12:26 – Fight With Monsters (Sup by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire episode 08 – Super Sonic Celebration: Celebrating 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with a look at the four original games that launched a cultural touchstone Download here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Sonic Boom Intro (Sonic CD) 0:08:46 – Spring Yard Zone (Sonic 1) 0:10:12 – Labyrinth by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 1: Welcome to our very first episode! Brett, Chris and Tyler kick things off with a tribute to Tim and Geoff Follin, two of gaming’s best 8 and 16-bit composers. Download episode 1 right meow by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 04 – The Genius of Jumping Flash: What begins as a celebration of PlayStation launch titles becomes a full-on gushfest for Jumping Flash and its late composer, Takeo Miratsu. Also covered are Tohshinden and Air Combat. Download episode 4 if you please Episode 4 notes: 00:00 – Duke (Battle by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 14 – Ode tonelico: Spirited songs from Atelier Iris, Ar tonelico and Disgaea, a trio of unapologetically old-school JRPGs. Download episode 14 here 0:00:00 – Town Where the Bells Chime (Atelier Iris) 0:07:37 – Tree Spirit in the Mist (Atelier Iris) 0:10:01 – Wind Over Time by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 18 – The Sinister Sounds of Silent Hill: A tribute to the hauntingly beautiful, occasionally terrifying tunes of Silent Hill – plus an Akira Yamaoka deep cut Download and listen in the dark SHOW NOTES 0:00:00- Theme (Silent Hill) 0:09:25 – Blood Tears (Silent Hill) 0:12:12 – Alchemil by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 03 – GoldenEye 007 and Banjo Kazooie: This week we examine two well-known Nintendo 64 soundtracks from Rare. Episode 3 right here by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 09 – 2011 year in review: We end 2011 with a look at some of the best game music of the year. Grab episode 09 here, and share other OSTs you liked in the comments SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Dogfight (Ace Combat AH) 0:08:18 – White Devil (Ace Combat AH) 0:12:23 – Rebirt by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire episode 07 – Mario Kart Memories: From Koopa Beach to Rainbow Road we examine the music behind the first big Mario spinoff Download it by clicking somewhere around here Show notes 0:00:00 – Battle Mode (Super Mario Kart) 0:09:54 – Koopa Beach (Super Mario Kart) 0:11:22 – by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 11 – Plethora of Puzzles: Be it infectiously bouncy or delightfully laid back, music can make or break a puzzle game. This week we look at a handful of examples from the genre, including Bust A Move, Hexic and Puzzle Quest. Download it right here SONG LIST 0:00:00 – Main Th by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 35 – The Wonders of Working Designs: Ever heard of Lunar, Popful Mail and Vay? Well, you need to listen anyway! Three Sega CD classics await your virgin ears SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Intro Theme (Lunar) 0:10:15 – Caldor Isle 1 (Lunar) 0:11:25 – Caldor Isle 2 (Lunar) 0:12:47 – Burg (Lunar)   by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire episode 02 – Super Adventure Island: Yuzo Koshiro puts the Super NES’ sound capabilities to good use, combining tropical tunes with early ’90s beats to make a unique, overlooked soundtrack. Episode 2 right here by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 12 – Ys-y listening: Face-crunching guitars meet soul-soothing melodies in our 90 minute tribute to the majesty of Ys Download episode 12 here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Release of the Far West Ocean (Ys VI) 0:10:28 – Field Mountain Area (Ys Book I & II) 0:12:30 – Shrine Entran by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 19 – Battletoad Beats: Get mad, bad and crazy with this collection of toadally tubular tunes from the NES and SNES. Download the file right here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Battletoads) 0:06:12 – Ragnarok Canyon (Battletoads) 0:08:31 – Wookie Hole (Batt by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 40 – Actraiser and Friends: Journey with The Master as he saves a ruined world, then jam to spiritual spin-offs Soulblazer and Illusion of Gaia. Download Now by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire episode 05 – A Salute to Samus: An hour-long tribute to the creepy, claustrophobic and downright awesome music of the Metroid series, which is 25 years old this year. Download episode five and instantly feel better about your day Show notes: 0:00:00 – Menu Select (Metroid Prime) 0 by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire episode 16 – Wise Wizards: Hear this forgotten series grow with each installment, thanks to the incredible efforts of composer David Wise Download episode 16 here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Wizards & Warriors) 0:05:56 – Forest (Wizards & Warriors) 0:07:23 – Big Tree by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 25 – Indie Game Music Showcase: Support indie musicians by jamming to Castle Crashers, Dustforce and more, then buying their soundtracks direct! Download here SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Map (Castle Crashers) 08:55 – Jumper (Castle Crashers) 10:34 – Techock (Castle Crashers) 12 by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 26 – A Day with Animal Crossing: Thanks to clever use of the GameCube internal clock, Animal Crossing is truly a soundtrack that never sleeps. Spend 24 virtual hours with us now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen 0:09:58-16:04 – 6am through 9am 0:19:21-24:25 – 10am through 1pm 0:30:04-36: by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 22 – Shining the Blues: Remember the Shining RPG series? We do, and share misty eyed recollections as we discuss Shining in the Darkness, Force and Landstalker. Shine on with just one click SHOW NOTES 00:00 – The Ancient Temple (Shining in the Darkness) 09:09 – Tavern (Shining i by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 32 – CastleMania Vol 3: Onward to the GBA and DS era, including Circle of the Moon, Aria of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin and more Six amazing OSTs await your ear holes by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 41 – Hyrule Hits Vol 1: The very best Legend of Zelda tracks, from the original classic through Ocarina of Time. Hey, Listen! SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Legend of Zelda) 0:10:29 – Overworld (Legend of Zelda) 0:11:46 – Labyrinth (Legend of Zelda) 0:24:14 – Title Screen (Z by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 30 – CastleMania Vol 1: Our four part series detailing the many stellar songs of Castlevania begins with this look at the NES and Game Boy titles. Get crackin and download now by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 23 – Mass Effect musings: Without a doubt the best podcast on the Citadel, covering all three Mass Effect games. Achieve consensus by downloading now 0:00:00- Uncharted Worlds (Mass Effect) 0:08:55 – Theme (Mass Effect) 0:11:14 – The Normandy (Mass Effect) 0:12:46 – Battle At Eden by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 21 – Happy Mothers Day: Get down with Earthbound, plus hear highlights from the rest of the legendary Mother series. Celebrate Mothers Day with a simple click SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Onette and Sunrise (Earthbound) 11:16 – Introduction (Mother) 12:54 – Approaching Mt Itoi (Mother) 13 by VGMpire
20 min listen
VGMpire Episode 47 – DKC Jamboree: A thorough look at Donkey Kong Country, from its SNES beginnings to modern Wii revival. This show is bananas, B A N A N A S SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (DKC) 0:14:31 – Jungle Groove (DKC) 0:17:18 – Aquatic Ambiance (DKC) 0:20:43 – Life in the Mines by VGMpire
20 min listen

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