VGMpire
By VGMpire
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Podcast Description
Join us each week as we celebrate the auditory glory that is video game music. From 8-bit to modern, we love it all.
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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 in the Darkness) 10:50 – Battle Theme (Shining in the Darkness) 17:29 [...] | 5/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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) 13:42 – Eight Melodies (Mother) 23:20 – Paula’s Theme (Earthbound) 24:31 – Megaton Walk (Earthbound) [...] | 5/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 (Tekken 2) 0:21:56 – Morning Field (Tekken 2) 0:25:03 – Emotionless [...] | 5/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 (Battletoads) 0:11:30 – Turbo Tunnel (Battletoads) 0:28:29 – Main Theme (Battlemaniacs) 0:30:33 – Ragnarok Canyon (Battlemaniacs) 0:36:02 [...] | 4/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 – Alchemilla Hospital (Silent Hill) 0:15:38 – Green Lion Antique Shop (Silent Hill) 0:26:26 – End of Small [...] | 3/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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VGMpire Episode 17 – Mighty Virt Force | An on-location interview with Jake Kaufman, composer of Mighty Flip Champs, Milky Way and Switch Force. Download here SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Yummy (Mighty Switch Force) 05:57 – Title Screen (Mighty Milky Way) 07:21 – Space World (Mighty Milky Way) 10:11 – Lava World (Mighty Milky Way) 17:40 – Level Select (Mighty Flip Champs) 19:03 [...] | 3/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 (Wizards & Warriors) 0:18:10 – Clouds (Ironsword) 0:20:25 – Mountain (Ironsword) 0:22:52 – Icefire Mountain [...] | 2/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 (Super Mario RPG/Shimomura, Kondo, Uematsu) 0:13:32 – Meet Them Head On (Phantasy [...] | 2/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 (Atelier Iris) 0:17:01 – Popo’s Pleasant Money Lecture (Atelier Iris) 0:18:24 – Lakeside [...] | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 (JP NES) 11:40 – Main Theme (JP NES) 13:27 – Raptor Nest (JP NES) 24:30 – [...] | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 Entrance (Ys Book I & II) 0:14:32 – Shrine Depths ( Ys [...] | 1/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 Theme (Bust A Move 2) 0:06:41 – Pirate Theme (Bust [...] | 1/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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’s Theme (Dual Strike) 0:12:15 – Javier’s Theme (Dual Strike) 0:19:49 – Andy’s Anthem (Dual Strike) [...] | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 – Rebirth from Sandstorm (Ace Combat AH) 0:26:34 – Arkham [...] | 12/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 Zone (Sonic 1) 0:11:31 – Scrap Brain Zone (Sonic 1) 0:18:57 – Emerald Hill [...] | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 – Donut Plains (Super Mario Kart) 0:17:10 – Mario Circuit (Super Mario Kart) 0:18:27 – [...] | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 – Alien Breakdown (Toejam & Earl) 11:09 – Funkotronic Beat (Toejam & Earl) 12:57 [...] | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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) 0:06:41 – Title Screen (Metroid) 0:08:16 – Kraid’s Hideout (Metroid) 0:09:53 – Norfair (Metroid) 0:11:12 [...] | 11/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 Arena Tohshinden) 08:06 – Rungo (Battle Arena Tohshinden) 10:30 – Sofia (Battle Arena [...] | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 | 10/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 22 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Funny & Informative VGM Showcase
One of my new favorite podcasts! Brett Elston and a rotating cast from the TalkRadar/Laser Time family finally give video game music the respect it deserves. The hosts are great, offering up witty, interesting analysis from the fan's point of view, while still really letting the music shine. If you have even a passing interest in video games, music, or both, you owe it to yourself to check this out.
Terrific Idea
This truly an excellent podcast. Not only are music tracks from well known games displayed, but music from lesser known games because they are on par quality wise. If I had one to make a request it'd be to also include music from later times. Keep up the great work, I look forward to this podcast every week.
Excellent Excellent Podcast
The podcast is a great way to enjoy a wide variety of video game music from the tranquil puzzle music to crunchy guitar rifts. Brett honestly loves game music and it shows by the professionallism and passion that he brings to each episode. I'd highly recommend this podcast to anybody who enjoys game music on any level. :-D keep up the great work mr. elston
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