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.
Jan 192012
Jan 112012
One of the greatest handheld series of all time also happens to sport some of the best VGM out there
Jan 062012
Late last year Nintendo held a small number of fully orchestrated concerts honoring The Legend of Zelda’s 25th anniversary. I was lucky enough to attend said show in Los Angeles (we talked about it in episode 9, y’know) and now I’m happy to say a number of new shows have been added… Continue reading »
Jan 012012
With just minutes to go until the credits roll for 2011, I thought it’d be fun to share a handful of my favorite 8 and 16-bit ending songs. Kicking it off with Yuzo Koshiro’s Actraiser ending, which starts off suspiciously like the 20th Century Fox theme! Continue reading »
Dec 212011
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 Continue reading »
Dec 142011
Celebrating 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with a look at the four original games that launched a cultural touchstone
Dec 072011
From Koopa Beach to Rainbow Road we examine the music behind the first big Mario spinoff
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Dec 042011
No idea what’s going on here, but it’s amazing!
Nov 302011
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.
Nov 302011
If the exceptionally cool orchestral CD bundled with copies of Skyward Sword wasn’t enough of a 25th anniversary celebration for ya, the fine folks at OverClocked ReMix have combined their efforts and created a whole tribute album devoted to the series. Head over to the site – 25YEARLEGEND – and check it out! Continue reading »