About: The arid deserts boast both funky, high temperature themes, as well as some very reflective and emotional music. While there is often a very clichéd sound to some desert music, there’s also a lot of creativity and interpretation put into the themes of these mysterious, and wide-open areas. Artwork: Final Fantasy X 00:00 - Down In The Base …for Hidden Base [Sonic Adventure 2] by Jun Senoue > 03:34 - Tostarena Ruins [Super Mario Odyssey] by Naoto Kubo > 07:22 - Bikanel Desert [Final F...
Mar 20, 2023•44 min
About: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is truly a ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ game that combines the legacies of so many video game properties into one, for lack of a better word, ultimate package. It’s almost unbelievable how many video game series’ are represented, especially through the games music, which includes a whopping 1018 songs! All of this episodes tracks are new arrangements, made specifically for the Smash Bros. series, and are all featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. 00:00 - Main Theme - Ba...
Mar 09, 2023•55 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: Persona 5 00:00 - Psyncin’ In The Sustain [AI: The Somnium Files] by Keisuke Ito > 02:23 - Hachi’s Theme [Advance Wars: Dual Strike] by Yoshito Hirano > 03:47 - Towards Reconstruction [Enchanted Arms] by Yuki Ichiki > 05:19 - Bamboo Island [The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword] by Hajime Waker, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Ta...
Feb 23, 2023•37 min
About: An episode dedicated to the royal themes found in Castles and Castle Towns. There is a sense of grandeur, sprinkled with a sense of homeliness. Artwork: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals. 00:00 - Castle [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 01:59 - Adlehyde Castle [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 03:38 - Gorgeous Scarleticia [Suikoden] by Miki Higashino > 06:40 - Castle (Let’s Meet Here) [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 07:55 - Castle [Brandish 2: The Pla...
Feb 10, 2023•30 min
About: Final Fantasy is a 35 year plus series, and one of gamings most enduring RPG series’. Over the years, there have been many side games, spin offs and remakes that include legacy music from the series, reimagined and reborn. These are all arranged themes from Final Fantasy core titles, that have appeared in other games in the wider series, or other games that have included Final Fantasy characters. 00:00 - Battle 1 Arrange [Dissidia 012 [duodecim]] by Rieko Mikoshiba, Nobuo Uematsu > 02:...
Jan 23, 2023•38 min
About: A fourth episode featuring emotional and poignant themes. 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: The Revenge of Shinobi 00:00 - Ruin Seeker [Tunic] by Lifeformed, Janice Kwan > 03:14 - A Childhood Memory [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 04:53 - An Unwavering Heart [Pokémon Black & White] by Shota Kageyama > 06:39 - Phantom And A Rose [Secret o...
Jan 10, 2023•43 min
About: Our end of year episode is here, featuring music from some of our favourite OST’s of 2022. 00:00 - Faded Dream of a Psychomeddler [Kirby & The Forgotten Land] by Hirokazu Ando > 02:33 - Battle: The Warrior [Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins] by Nosh Mizuta > 05:24 - Battle at Be’elze: Grassland Area [Valkyrie Elysium] by Motoi Sakuraba > 08:24 - Keves Battle [Xenoblade Chronicles 3] by Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Mariam Abounnasr > 11:3...
Dec 29, 2022•59 min
About: An assortment of character themes that stem from protagonists and various other important characters. 00:00 - sans [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 01:37 - Theme of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny (Instrumental) [Super Smash Bros. Ultimate] by Masami Ueda > 04:24 - Yukino Theme [Persona 2: Innocent Sin] by Toshiko Tasaki > 06:00 - Successor of Fate [Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance] by Soshiro Hokkai > 08:20 - Goddess of Revenge [Advance Wars: Days of Ruin] by Yoshito Hirano > 10...
Dec 13, 2022•31 min
About: Grand vistas and open plains. We’ve travelled through big, wide open world areas for decades and these are just a small handful of background themes to these locations. Artwork: Xenoblade Chronicles 00:00 - Guar Plains [Xenoblade Chroicles] by ACE + > 03:33 - Calm Lands [Final Fantasy X-2] by Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi > 05:19 - Leafre [MapleStory] by Wizet > 07:56 - Horizon of Light and Shadow [Bravely Default Flying Fairy] by Revo > 10:39 - Tiny Characters on the Great...
Nov 29, 2022•31 min
About: While many dangers lurk in 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: Ragnarok Online 00:00 - Dark Shrine [Dawn of Mana] by Kenji Ito > 02:44 - Footsteps of the Decisive Battle [Lunar: Eternal Blue] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 06:33 - Military Facility Dungeon [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Tatsuyuki ...
Nov 15, 2022•38 min
About: An episode all about Ending and Staff Roll themes. For a great game, these are usually bittersweet moments that follow a sense of accomplishment and finality. 00:00 - Staff Roll [The Messenger] by Rainbowdragoneyes > 02:52 - Staff Roll [Action Man: Search for Base X] by Iku Mizutani > 04:36 - Staff Credit [New Super Mario Bros. Wii] by Ryo Nagamatsu > 07:55 - Ending [Star Fox] by Hajime Hirasawa > 10:41 - Ending [Mega Man X] by Setsuo Yamamoto > 12:28 - Ending Theme [El Vie...
Nov 02, 2022•39 min
About: The beaches await in this second coastal themed 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: Ragnarok Online 00:00 - Theme of Alberta [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 03:19 - To The South [Persona 5 Strikers] by Ayana Hira > 06:23 - Little Sweet Cafe [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 09:26 - City of Water [Fantasian] by Nobuo Uematsu > 12:41 - Arni (Another World) [Chrono C...
Oct 20, 2022•38 min
About: If there is one undeniable thing about the games released by Nihon Falcom, it’s the fact that the music absolutely slaps. We take a listen to some of gamings best music from a single developer. 00:00 - Grostos Castle [Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II] by Falcom Sound Team J.D.K > 02:26 - Dragon’s War [Brandish 3: Spirit of Balcan] by Falcom Sound Team J.D.K > 04:09 - The Morning After The Storm [Ys: Memories of Celceta] by Noriyuki Kamikura > 07:58 - Bonds ~ A Burning Passi...
Oct 07, 2022•47 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 third Boss Rush set of music for you. Best prepare yourself well. Artwork: Undertale 00:00 - Battle Against A True Hero [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 02:34 - Battle -Origin- [Shin Megami Tensei V] by Toshiki Konishi > 04:54 - Megalomania [Live A Live 2022] by Yoko Shimomura > 07:30...
Sep 20, 2022•44 min
About: Bask in the warmth on a breezy sunny day with a collection of daytime themes. These upbeat and light-hearted songs will set you up for an easy, breezy day. Artwork: Atelier Ryza 00:00 - Solramimi [Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout] by Kazuki Yanagawa > 01:46 - Tranquil Days [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 04:29 - A Gentle Breeze [Fire Emblem: Three Houses] by Rei Kondoh > 07:32 - White Herb [MapleStory] by Wizet > 09:57 - Delightful Spekkio [Chron...
Sep 06, 2022•37 min
About: A fourth episode following on from our forest themed collection of tracks. Features songs from forest or jungle areas that feel mysterious, dark, enchanting or peaceful. Artwork: Hiro Isono 00:00 - In The Deep Woods [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 02:00 - Secret Green Passage [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky] by Falcom Sound Team jdk > 04:11 - Theor Forest [Tales of the Abyss] by Shinji Tamura > 06:17 - PSYNCIN’ IN THE MOUNTaiN [AI: The Somnium Files] by Keisuke Ito &g...
Aug 25, 2022•31 min
About: A collection of tracks that are set to give you some good vibes, and put you in a chilled mood. Artwork: Paradise Killer 00:00 - Map [Waterworld SNES] by Dean Evans > 03:45 - Tranquility [999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors] by Shinji Hosoe > 06:56 - You’ve Got Me [VA-11 HALL-A] by Garoad > 10:25 - Gate [Pokémon X and Y] by Minako Adachi > 13:16 - Lost Painting [Castlevania: Symphony of the Night] by Michiru Yamane > 14:59 - A Walk In The Woods [Halo] by Martin O’Donnell, Mich...
Aug 09, 2022•41 min
About: A selection of purely piano themes from various games. 00:00 - Indelight [TalesWeaver] by JIMMie > 03:20 - Field of God-Dog [Shadow Hearts: Covenant] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 07:05 - 悲哀 -hiAI- [AI: The Somnium Files] by Keisuke Ito > 10:13 - Husked Girlhood [The House in Fata Morgana: Requiem] by Novectacle > 12:24 - Girlish (Piano) [Chaos;Child] by Takeshi Abo > 17:10 - Under Construction [The Sims] by Jerry Martin, Marc Russo > 23:36 - Sun Water [Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkne...
Jul 26, 2022•38 min
About: Stories, memories, accounts of the past and recollections of a time now gone. This episode features background music to general story cutscenes, including emotional reminiscing moments, as well as a few lighter toned themes centred around conversations or recollections. Artwork: Final Fantasy X 00:00 - Zanarkand [Final Fantasy X] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:46 - Fireplace Whispers [Ikenfell] by avid & surasshu > 04:43 - A Memory That Cannot Be Pursued [Soma Bringer] by Yasunori Mitsud...
Jul 12, 2022•43 min
About: This episode features first stage themes from N64 titles. First stage themes are essentially introductions into a games world, and these are some first stage themes from a collection of Nintendo titles. Artwork: Super Mario 64 00:00 - Dam [GoldenEye 007] by Graeme Norgate > 02:32 - Green Garden [Bomberman 64] by Akifumi Tada > 05:00 - Clowney Island [Rocket: Robot on Wheels] by Ashif Hakik > 09:08 - Main Theme [Super Mario 64] by Koji Kondo > 11:50 - Atlantis Realm Lobby, Leve...
Jun 27, 2022•39 min
About: I had an extremely hard time choosing only four composers for the last episode, so I'm doing a whole honourable mentions follow up. Another four composers which are extremely synonymous with the art form. For this episode, I'll be showcasing the music from Yuzo Koshiro, Yoko Shimomura, Noriyuki Iwadare and Shoji Meguro. 00:00 - Colony 9 [Xenoblade Chronicles] by Shimomura > 02:51 - Life Goes On [Persona 5] by Meguro > 05:13 - Enemy Army BGM 1 [Langrisser] by Iwadare > 07:10 - Mak...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 43 min
About: A special episode, in conjunction with various other VGM podcasts celebrating the musical achievements of their most loved, respected and influential VGM composers. A hall of fame of composers from the perspective of numerous VGM podcast creators. These four musical masters are the ones that I keep coming back to and these songs are the ones that I connect with their respective creators. It is a very personal list. Please enjoy this very special episode, featuring the music from Masashi H...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min
About: This episode features another collection of Tactical RPG themes. Music from moments of war, with some highly melodic songs, premonitions of upcoming battle, and some deep, heavy action themes. Artwork: Fire Emblem: Three Houses 00:00 - Fist of Trenet [Ragnarok Tactics] by Hideki Sakamoto, Takashi Okamoto > 03:46 - Studying the Battle [Suikoden Tactics] by Norikazu Miura, Masahiko Kimura, Michiru Yamane, Miki Higashino > 05:58 - The Eastern Cherries [VM Japan] by Atsushi Shirakawa, H...
May 16, 2022•54 min
About: An episode dedicated to a number of Jazzy themes. These songs gear more on the Acid Jazz flavour, with some other varied styles thrown in the mix as well. 00:00 - Danganronpa V3 [Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony] by Masafumi Takada > 02:10 - It’s Not Over Yet [TalesWeaver] by Nauts > 04:48 - Luke’s Door [Professor Layton and the Last Specter] by Tomohito Nishiura > 07:17 - I’m A Spy… For Security Hall [Sonic Adventure 2] by Fumie Kumatani, Tabitha Fair > 10:53 - Tokyo Emergency...
May 02, 2022•47 min
About: A cold and windy dark night approaches. Hunker down and survive the night. Artwork: Final Fantasy VI 00:00 - Dark World [Final Fantasy VI] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:56 - Olhos na Sala Esculo [The House in Fata Morgana] by Gao > 05:39 - Staring Into The Void [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Mitsuhiro Kaneda, Yoshimi Kudo, Yukinori Kikuchi, Kazuki Higashihara, Azusa Chiba > 08:30 - On a Knife’s Edge [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 11:37 - The Girl and the Fi...
Apr 18, 2022•47 min
About: When it’s all said and done, you’ll need somewhere peaceful to hunker down. This second installment features a batch of homely themes that showcase the serenity within these carefree towns and villages. Artwork: Ragnarok Online 00:00 - Tarrey Town [The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild] by Yasuaki Iwata > 03:24 - Frontier Town [Fantasian] by Nobuo Uematsu > 05:25 - Theme Of Payon [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 07:47 - Eternal Flow [Suikoden] by Miki Higashino > 10:36 - Bal...
Apr 04, 2022•43 min
About: One of gamings most iconic creators has written, directed, and designed some of the most beloved games across the past three decades. Hideo Kojima has pushed the medium forward in multiple ways, focusing on several aspects that define gaming as its own, unique experience. Artwork: liamwong.com / @liamwong 00:00 - End Of The Dark [Policenauts] by Tappi Iwase, Masahiro Ikariko, Motoaki Furukawa > 01:50 - Theme Of Junker [Snatcher PC-8801] by Masahiro Ikariko, Kazuhiko Uehara > 03:25 -...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
About: In the far, far future, down a neon lit alleyway, ‘Future’s Nightclub’ comes alive for a second time. Night Two begins now. Artwork: VA-11 HALL-A 00:00 - Challenge Quest β [Shin Megami Tensei IV] by Ryota Kozuka, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Toshiki Konishi > 02:11 - Commencing Simulation [VA-11 HALL-A] by Garoad > 03:40 - -(HISTIDINE)- [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Mitsuhiro Kaneda, Yoshimi Kudo, Rikako Watanabe, Yukinori Kikuchi, Kazuki Higashihara, Azusa Chiba > 07:03 - ...
Mar 12, 2022•43 min
About: Episode 70 features music with a Wild Western flair, from across many different games. From slow, whistling Western tunes, to more upbeat, action-infused cowboy escapades. Artwork: Red Dead Redemption II 00:00 - Wandering Treasure Hunter [Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy] by Reo Uratani > 03:14 - Nomads In The Desert [Terranigma] by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikichi > 04:13 - The Magnificent Four [Sunset Riders] by Motoaki Furukawa > 05:09 - The Rosy Setting Sun...
Feb 21, 2022•33 min
About: Classic, definitive and just downright great battle music across various games. A no muss, no fuss episode of pure adrenaline. Artwork: Sword of Vermillion 00:00 - Battle 1 [Lufia & The Fortress Of Doom] by Yasunori Shiono > 01:58 - Battle At The Arena [Brain Lord] by Masanao Akahori > 04:05 - Battle [Sword Of Vermillion] by Yusuhiro Takagi > 05:36 - Battle [Blue Almanac] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 06:35 - Battle [Dragon Slayer: The Legend Of Heroes] by Mieko Ishikawa, Masaaki ...
Feb 10, 2022•39 min
