About: It is the first day of Summer down here in the Southern Hemisphere, and as such, we are featuring yet another seasonal episode with some of our favourite Summer-themed tracks. Whether you’re sharing the warmth with us, or currently feeling the cold breeze of Winter where you are, looking for a bit of warmth, we’ve got you covered! Artwork: Nintendo of Europe 00:00 - The Color Of The Summer Sky [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 02:20 - Summer [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasu...
Dec 01, 2020•40 min
About: With the recent release of two brand new consoles, ushering in a new age of gaming, we take a listen to a few themes from launch games that were released on both the PlayStation and Xbox line of consoles. These include the PlayStation 1 through 4, and the Xbox, Xbox 360 & Xbox One. 00:00 - Track 09 [FantaVision (EU)] by Tim Croft > 03:30 - Coolman Rosso [Street Fighter EX3] by Shinji Hosoe > 06:38 - Mystery Beat [Fuzion Frenzy] by Rob Lord > 07:59 - 1985 Chemical Plant [Times...
Nov 21, 2020•52 min
About: These themes personify the steep inclines and narrow pathways of imposing and dangerous areas. You’ll find these upbeat themes as you travel along precarious heights. Artwork: Octopath Traveller 00:00 - Tal Tal Heights [The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening 2019] by Kazue Ishikawa, Ryo Nagamatsu > 02:23 - A Settlement In The Red Bluffs [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 04:47 - Towering Mountain [Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 08:16 - To The North ...
Nov 02, 2020•41 min
About: Similarly to our first episode, this one features first stage themes, but from Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles. First stage themes are essentially introductions into a games world, and these are some from a collection of Nintendo releases. Artwork: Super Mario Land 00:00 - Ground BGM [Super Mario Land] by Hirokazu Tanaka > 01:18 - Free Flyer~Challenger 1985 (Stage 1) [Nemesis] by Michiru Yamane, Tomoya Tomita > 02:17 - Stages 1, 4, 7, 10 [Heiankyo Alien] by Norio Nakagata > 03...
Oct 20, 2020•33 min
About: We’re trying something a little different with this episode! We’ll be taking you on a journey through the first six games in the Final Fantasy series, however, we’ve organised them in such a way that hopefully it will feel as though you are experiencing an entire Final Fantasy-like journey from beginning to end through a selection of carefully chosen theme tracks, with a few sound effects thrown in along the way. 00:00 - Prelude [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 01:28 - Opening [Fi...
Oct 08, 2020•58 min
About: That initial start screen for many games is a defining moment in its lasting remembrance. These songs are all representative of more solitary, solemn or softer openings that are found in a number of great games, both new and old. Artwork : Kingdom Hearts II 00:00 - Somnus (Instrumental) [Final Fantasy XV] by Yoko Shimomura > 02:27 - Angel’s Fear [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 04:00 - Theme of Bloodstained [Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night] by Michiru Yamane, Keisuke Ito, Ryusu...
Sep 22, 2020•53 min
About: As we have just entered Spring here in the Southern Hemisphere, we are delivering yet another seasonal episode featuring some of our favourite Spring-themed tracks. From blooming flowers, to the light touches of warmth, these songs will invoke a sense of new life and natural joy. Artwork: Kirby’s Epic Yarn 00:00 - Morning Sunlight [Chrono Trigger] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 00:53 - Spring [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 01:56 - Brand New Spring Is Coming [TalesWea...
Sep 10, 2020•43 min
About: This episode features another collection of Turn-Based Tactical RPG themes. The bulk of these come from games that tend to take a more light-hearted approach to war, with some highly melodic songs and some deep, heavy action themes. Artwork: Fire Emblem Awakening 00:00 - Phantom Fang [Ragnarok Tactics PSP] by Hideki Sakamoto, Takashi Okamoto > 02:26 - Steadfast Determination! [Suikoden Tactics] by Norikazu Miura > 05:20 - Emperor Of Darkness [Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem] by Y...
Aug 24, 2020•53 min
About: The idea of a ‘Home’ has many interpretations but they often denote the feeling of comfort, safety and familiarity. In games, a Home can refer to the starting area of many story-driven adventures, or a location you return to often. In this episode, we listen to some themes from these areas, along with some tracks that just simply have the word ‘Home’ in their titles. Artwork: FEZ 00:00 - Home Sweet Home [Beyond Good & Evil] by Christophe Heral > 02:51 - Home [Shin Megami Tensei] by...
Aug 10, 2020•49 min
About: You’ve heard the atmospheric and dangerous underwater music in Episode 6, and as well, the more calming and relaxed underwater music in Episode 17. To round out the trio, this time we are showcasing the more upbeat variations of underwater music that are certain to make you groove. Artwork: Mega Man 2 00:00 - Underwater [Spanky's Quest SNES] by Kiyohiro Sada > 02:11 - Hydrocity Zone Act 1 [Sonic The Hedgehog 3] by Brad Buxer, Cirocco Jones, Bobby Brooks, Darryl Ross, Geoff Grace, Doug ...
Jul 30, 2020•42 min
About: Our second composer spotlight episode features just a few of the many infectious themes from talented composer Noriyuki Iwadare. Known for his work on the Grandia, Lunar, Langrisser & Phoenix Wright series’ just to name a few, his collection of work contains some of the most immediately catchy hooks, with often a rock, pop or light-jazz style. 00:00 - Fight! Ver. 1 [Grandia II] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 03:47 - Pursuit ~ Lying Coldly [Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth] by No...
Jul 14, 2020•58 min
About: The Wii/Wii U and 3DS Nintendo consoles featured a plethora of amazing background system music that helped in defining the sound of that era of Nintendo. This episode is all about Nintendo System music from those consoles, along with a couple other surprise tracks too. Artwork: Wii eShop 00:00 - Boot Up Sound [Nintendo GameCube] by Toru Minegishi > 00:05 - Theme Shop [Nintendo 3DS] by Unknown > 02:53 - Editing A Mii [Mii Maker, Wii U] by Unknown > 05:26 - eShop Menu Track 9 [Wii ...
Jul 01, 2020•42 min
About: We recently entered Winter down here in Australia where this show is produced, and thus we’re going to feature a few of our favourite Winter-themed tracks. Whether you’re in the same season as us, feeling the chill, or looking for a Summertime cool down, we’ve got you covered! Artwork: I Am Setsuna 00:00 - Winter [Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon] by Tomoko Morita > 02:07 - Another Winter [Trials Of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 05:36 - Kingdom of Tantal (Night) [Xenoblade Chronicles...
Jun 18, 2020•59 min
About: We’ve already done a few Forest theme episodes, often centred around a more mysterious atmosphere, but this time we lean on the more fun and lighthearted side of these locations. These are a collection of more upbeat and quirky forest or nature themes. Artwork: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 00:00 - Wood [Brandish 2] by Mieko Ishikawa, Atsushi Shirakawa, Hirofumi Matsuoka, Masaru Nakajima, Naoki Kaneda, Takahiro Tsunashima> 02:11 - Mad Forest [Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse]...
Jun 03, 2020•48 min
About: Games have told powerful stories for years and these narratives are often uplifted by emotional and poignant theme tracks. Even if you have never heard the songs in this episode during their respective moments, they are sure to make you feel something solely from their music alone. Artwork: Sniper Wolf Death from MGS by Lap Pun Cheung 00:00 - The Great Warrior [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 03:13 - Where the Wind and Feathers Return [Radiant Historia] by Yoko Shimomura > 05:...
May 20, 2020•38 min
About: While many dangers lurk in the various Dungeons, Temples and Palaces during your gaming journeys, there are often incredible background themes to help you slay, search and survive. We take a listen to some of the varied styles found in these tracks. Artwork: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 00:00 - Floor 1 & 2 [The Dark Spire] by Kenichi Arakawa > 03:18 - Chasing Shirley [Tales of Legendia] by Go Shiina > 06:25 - The Kalos Power Plant [Pokémon X & Y] by Shota Kageyama, Minak...
May 07, 2020•53 min
About: There are countless great video game intros and openings. These tracks are specifically from introductory cutscenes or moments that occur immediately before the Title Menu, or after. These aren’t just simply Title Screen tracks, as there is usually a cutscene or story to accompany these themes. Artwork: Ninja Gaiden 00:00 - The Legendary Hero [The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker] by Koji Kondo, Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi > 03:33 - The Duel + Vow of Revenge [Ninja Gaiden...
Apr 23, 2020•28 min
About: The coastal beaches await in this episode! We’re talking beach themes, coastal towns and sand-filled getaways. Pull up a beach chair, grab a drink and chill with us awhile. Artwork: Dark Chronicle 00:00 - Undella Town (Spring, Autumn & Winter) [Pokémon Black & White] by Shota Kageyama, Go Ichinose, Hitomi Sato, Junichi Masuda, Minako Adachi > 01:02 - Veniccio [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 02:18 - City of Commerce [NieR] by Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoas...
Apr 09, 2020•40 min
About: There are so many incredible forest themes in games, and as such, we’re delivering a follow-up to one of our first few episodes based on mysterious, dark or foggy forest themes. Artwork: Hiro Isono 00:00 - Forest Kingdom [NieR: Automata] by Keiichi Okabe, Keigo Hoashi & Kuniyuki Takahashi > 04:10 - Phantom Forest [Final Fantasy VI] by Nobuo Uematsu > 07:25 - The Mystery Forest [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 09:51 - The Garden Where The Celestite Lies [Radiant Historia]...
Mar 25, 2020•44 min
About: To continue your game, enter your Password to proceed. Listen to these tunes while you input your code. Many of these themes play during Password entry screens, or are just simply tracks titled ‘Password.’ Artwork: Mega Man V 00:00 - Password & Name Entry [Cue Brick] by N.KAZUO, Masanori Oouchi > 01:35 - Password & Continue [The Guardian Legend] by Masatomo Miyamoto, Takeshi Santo > 02:33 - Name Entry & Password [Jaseiken Necromancer] by Jun Chikuma > 03:59 - Password...
Mar 11, 2020•26 min
About: When it’s all said and done, you’ll need somewhere peaceful to hunker down. These homely themes showcase the serenity within these carefree towns and villages. Artwork: Crysta from Terranigma (Voxel Art) by 無礼:Re (Blary) 00:00 - A Person’s Warmth [Wild Arms 3] by Michiko Naruke > 03:05 - Light of the Town [Legend of Legaia] by Michiru Oshima > 05:10 - Hometown [Terranigma] by Miyoko Takaoka, Masanori Hikichi > 08:38 - Town Theme [Final Fantasy V] by Nobuo Uematsu > 10:53 - Val...
Feb 27, 2020•42 min
About: Previously, we showcased dangerous and atmospheric music for underwater environments. This time, we’re going the more peaceful route with calming and soothing melodies that you just might doze off to. Artwork: Concept Art Super Mario Odyssey 00:00 - Dire, Dire Docks [Super Mario 64] by Koji Kondo > 03:00 - The Aquarium [Endless Ocean: Blue World] by Ayako Saso, Taihei Sato > 04:57 - Zora’s Domain (Night) [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild] by Yasuaki Iwata > 06:56 - Deep Se...
Feb 12, 2020•34 min
About: For almost as long as gaming has existed, we’ve had big bad boss enemies to deal with. The tunes that accompany them often increase the intensity to the max with hard-hitting, fast themes. We’ve lined up a Boss Rush of music for you with our sixteenth episode. Best prepare yourself well. Artwork: ‘The Great Ultros Off Kanagawa” by kingcael 00:00 - The Decisive Battle [Final Fantasy VI] by Nobuo Uemtasu > 01:54 - Battle Point Version B [Brandish 2] by Falcom Sound Team J.D.K - Mieko Ish...
Jan 27, 2020•35 min
About: Ain’t nothing like a good space game. This episode features music from games set in space or during moments when you’re surrounded by an endless, dark universe. Artwork: by Aleks (@aalkz, Twitter) 00:00 - Last Exit [Life Force/Salamander MSX] by Miki Higashino > 01:13 - Round 2-1 [Eliminate Down] by Tatsuya Matsumoto > 02:42 - Counterattack ’91 [Super R-Type] by Yasuhiro Kawakami, Takashi Hiyamuta, Hiroshi Kimura > 03:52 - Meteor [Star Fox] by Hajime Hirasawa > 06:58 - Dead En...
Jan 16, 2020•36 min
About: For our final episode of 2019 and our first composer spotlight episode, we listen to a selection of themes by the amazing composer Soyo Oka. 00:00 - Nomination [VS. Excitebike] by Soyo Oka > 01:12 - Monster Dance [Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally] by Soyo Oka > 04:05 - Choco Island [Super Mario Kart] by Soyo Oka > 05:31 - Rocket Belt [Pilotwings] by Soyo Oka > 07:28 - Metropolis Theme [SimCity SNES] by Soyo Oka > 10:22 - Final Selection [VS. Excitebike] by Soyo Oka > ...
Dec 31, 2019•25 min
About: This episode features some of the great music from new games released in the past year of 2019. It’s our year-in-review episode! Artwork: Games of 2019 00:00 - Battle at the Village! (Hulk Ogre Battle) [Little Town Hero] by Toby Fox, Hitomi Sato > 03:51 - Gears of Fortune [Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night] by Ryusuke Fujioka > 06:43 - Fancy Fight [River City Girls] by Megan McDuffee > 08:58 - Welcome to Kamo City [Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth] by Atsushi Kitajoh > 11:46 -...
Dec 17, 2019•37 min
About: Pull up a chair and take a break, you’ve been through enough for today. We feel you. Take a little brief respite with us here and enjoy what you hear. Artwork: Nier: Automata 00:00 - A Brief Respite [Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan] by Yuzo Koshiro > 01:47 - National Park [Pokémon Gold & Silver] by Go Ichinose > 04:27 - A Brief Respite [Final Fantasy XIII] by Masashi Hamauzu > 06:32 - Peace Of The World [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 07:36 - The Daily Life...
Dec 02, 2019•39 min
About: This episode features music from underground caves, mines or dark caverns. The style of these themes can be atmospheric, upbeat or very chilled and relaxing. We blend a whole range of these in this episode. Artwork: by Pokémon Gold & Silver 00:00 - Know the Way (Dark Cave) [The Messenger] by Rainbowdragoneyes > 01:27 - Cave [Destiny of an Emperor] by Hiroshige Tonomura, Yoshihiro Sakaguchi > 03:08 - Underground [Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island] by Koji Kondo > 04:48 - Lif...
Nov 18, 2019•40 min
About: Similarly to our first episode, this one features first stage themes, but from SEGA Genesis and Mega-Drive titles. First stage themes are essentially introductions into a games world, and these are some from a collection of SEGA releases. Artwork: The Revenge of Shinobi 00:00 - Stage 1 - Wolfship [Wolfchild] by Matt Furniss > 01:58 - Stage 1 [El Viento] by Motoi Sakuraba > 03:38 - Rise From Your Grave [Altered Beast] by Tohru Nakabayashi > 05:36 - The Shinobi [The Revenge of Shin...
Nov 04, 2019•31 min
About: Care to purchase some goods? We have a selection of Shop Themes for sale today so come on in and buy somethin’! will ya! Artwork: Deltarune 00:00 - Lookin’ Fresh [Splatoon] by Shiho Fujii > 02:12 - Shops [Persona] by Hidehito Aoki, Misaki Okibe, Kenichi Tsuchiya and Shoji Meguro > 03:36 - Cheap Shop [Scott Pilgrim vs. the World] by Anamanaguchi > 05:10 - Shopping [Brain Lord] by Masanao Akahori > 06:24 - Shop [Mega Man 9] by Ippo Yamada > 07:20 - Poké Mart [Pokémon Omega Ru...
Oct 21, 2019•32 min
