As fans of multiple game companies and characters, there is always a question that lingers in the back of our geeky minds...What if the characters from these two game franchises met in the heat of battle? SNK and Capcom are no strangers to helping fans answer this burning question with some excellent crossover titles. So in the spirit of crossovers, we’ve collaborated with Pixeltunes Radio to bring you a two part crossover miniseries. Part 1) SVC Chaos: SNK vs Capcom - with PTR as guests on our ...
Feb 15, 2016•1 hr 54 min
Sadly, with David Bowie’s recent passing, the world lost an icon. Thankfully his legacy lives on forever in his music and movies. His role as Jareth in the 1986 film “Labyrinth” captivated us and now 30 years later we call the Goblin King back with a look at the music from Labyrinth the Computer Game for the Famicom as well as the MSX and C64 in a Pixelated Audio styled tribute episode. Track List: 0:00:00 BGM 1 - Underground (Fami) 0:07:00 BGM 13 (Fami) 0:12:00 BGM 3 (Fami) 0:12:56 BGM 7 (Fami)...
Feb 08, 2016•34 min
Grounseed is practically unheard of and that's a shame. Developed by Studio Twinkle and published by EXIT in 1996, it’s a stripped down minimalist JRPG at its core, but that’s not what’s important. Where this game stands out is that it has some of the best FM synth around...we’re talking mind blowing! Track List: 0:00:00 Morning (Fretless 2 Slap) 0:10:49 Real Life [Opening] 0:15:26 Hometown (Remix city) 0:26:24 Maze of Spirits 0:39:35 Spirit 0:44:45 Grounseed Shop Demo 0:53:45 Five Spiritual Gui...
Feb 01, 2016•2 hr 8 min
Released in early in 2000 on the Sega Dreamcast, ChuChu Rocket! was the definition of what multiplayer puzzle games should be. Frantic gameplay and highly addictive, this is a must have for any DC console owners (but you probably already know that). This was also the game that kicked off Tomoya Ohtani's composing career for Sonic Team at Sega. Enjoy! Track List: 0:00:00 Title Screen 0:08:15 Single Player Theme 0:18:11 Challenge Mode 0:28:22 Puzzle Editor 0:37:00 Multiplayer Theme 0:43:49 We have...
Jan 15, 2016•1 hr 2 min
The new year has come, join us as we look back at some of our favorite VGM tracks from our thirty episodes in 2015. It’s been an amazing year with some incredible music so narrowing it down wasn’t easy, but we had fun and hope you will too. Thank you for all your support and we have a LOAD of amazing music on the way this year! Track List: 00:00:00 “Samson” – Black/Matrix (SAT) The Hustlers Concept - Katsunari Kitajima, Hiroshi Taniguchi Episode 15 - Expansion Pack II 00:04:45 "Search for the Cr...
Jan 08, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Here at Pixelated Audio we decided to kick off the new year right by diving into Popful Mail across the Sega CD/Mega CD, PC Engine CD, PC-88/98 and Super Famicom. This game has it all; it looks great, plays great and last but not least sounds great! Even if you are thinking you know this game we’re pretty sure that there are a few new things we can show you. Track List: 0:00:00 Title - PC Engine CD 0:06:07 Opening - Sega CD 0:18:04 Jungle (Exploration) 0:19:08 Jungle (Battle) 0:27:05 Cave (Battl...
Jan 01, 2016•1 hr 59 min
Power Quest on the GameBoy Color would've been an easy title to overlook because there were plenty of terrible fighting games ported to the GameBoy (i.e. Street Fighter II). So back in the 90’s you probably passed on the handheld’s fighting genre which might explain this game’s lack of notoriety. However, Japan System Supply produced a stellar 2D fighter with amazing music by Kouichi Fujiwara! Track List: 0:00:09 Military Arts 0:11:33 Power Town 0:16:28 This House 0:25:12 Unsigned 0:27:27 1995 0...
Dec 15, 2015•1 hr 20 min
Battle Squadron: The Destruction of the Barrax Empire! and it's slightly less known older brother, Hybris, are arguably two of the best shooters on the Amiga. Right from the start, Cope Com knew how to make a challenging shooter that, in our opinion, is still fun to play today. And composers Paul van der Valk (Hybris) and Ron Klaren (Battle Squadron) deliver incredible music that is not to be missed! Track List: 0:00:03 Intro - Battle Squadron 0:06:46 Title - Hybris 0:15:05 The Imploder 3.0 (Ami...
Dec 01, 2015•1 hr 14 min
This week we're bringing you a special episode from our Extra-Life charity event (24hour gaming marathon) that took place on Nov. 7th. We asked the other team members to play something that was special to them and voice their thoughts. Good times, good music. Listen to us slowly lose our minds. Track List: 00:00:00 Bryan: Intro - Paragliding Simulation by Frédéric Motte (Ami) 00:04:41 Dusty: Cosmo Canyon - Final Fantasy VII by Nobuo Uematsu (PSX) 00:09:58 Swendu: Bloody Tears - Castlevania II: S...
Nov 15, 2015•1 hr 27 min
Maybe once a decade a game comes along that is so charming and so charismatic that you can help but fall in love with every aspect of it...Lucas Arts' Grim Fandango is such a game. This game has great characters, a great story and engaging (and sometime head scratching) puzzles but one of the best parts of this game, in our opinion, is composer Peter McConnell's soundtrack. Enjoy the swanky sounds of Grim Fandango with our special guest, composer Peter McConnell. Track List: 0:00:04 Casino Calav...
Oct 31, 2015•1 hr 47 min
Its that time again so join us for a Halloween flavored Expansion Pack with #VGM from a variety of games across a bunch of systems. This episode fits with our previous Expansion Packs but with a creepy theme...we're talking games like Space Hulk, Fez and Pulseman to name a few. They are not exactly all horror-themed games but some are pretty twisted! Track List: 0:00:00 Hydro 1 by Josh Randall - System Shock 2 (Win) 0:08:52 Death by Rich Vreeland aka Disasterpeace - Fez (Win, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3/...
Oct 22, 2015•50 min
Sega’s Sonic Team released Ristar in 1995, quite late in the Sega Genesis lifespan which left many people unaware of the game’s existence. For the fortunate few that did play this game, we were rewarded with an amazing 16-bit platformer unlike anything else. If you played Ristar, you’ll remember the music from Tomoko Sasaki right away but if you’ve missed out on this game, the welcoming soundtrack will hopefully entice you to give the game a shot. Track List: 0:00:00 Pray!! Pray!! Play!! 0:04:54...
Oct 15, 2015•1 hr 15 min
The 80’s and 90’s were buzzing with shurikens and katana wielding ninjas, not only for video games but all media. You had Ninja Gaiden, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 3 Ninjas, Surf Ninjas and on and on. This “ninja-mania” gave us the feeling we were peeking into a mystical world filled with distant culture, rich history and insane weapons that required masterful skill. During the height of this phenomenon, Shadow of the Ninja appeared on the NES. With every media outlet fighting to cash in on th...
Oct 01, 2015•1 hr 20 min
Driving Buses and Riding Dragons. Join us for another fun Pixelated Audio Expansion Pack and hear a variety of our favorite random tracks in a more relaxed round table format. Maybe you will discover a new favorite song...it could totally happen! Track List: 0:00:00 Metropolis Kid by Glen Stafford, Michael Morhaime - Death and Return of Superman (SNES) 0:06:12 You've Got to Eat Your Vegetables!! by Bobby Prince - Commander Keen 4 (DOS) 0:11:55 Volcano Area 2 by Shinji Hosoe - Dragon Spirit (TG16...
Sep 22, 2015•1 hr 5 min
Even as kids -thanks to Nintendo Power- we knew certain games got released in Japan that would never breach the borders for western audiences to experience. It’s even more painful when a company like Squaresoft (Square Enix) releases a beautiful RPG that will never reach the English-speaking population. Treasure Hunter G, developed by Sting for the Super Famicom, is one of these games. Treasure Hunter G has all the charm, a rock-solid battle system, and an outstanding soundtrack that would have ...
Sep 15, 2015•2 hr 1 min
Racing games in the 90s were a very important part of gaming history and culture. Games like OutRun, Top Gear, F-Zero, and the Lotus series brought us a formula that not only defined the genre but also inspired many of us growing up. Barry Leitch, the composer from many well-loved retro games, makes an incredible comeback to game audio with the recently released Horizon Chase racing game for iOS. In honor of his new music we’ve asked Barry to co-host by selecting several of his favorite tracks t...
Sep 01, 2015•1 hr 59 min
It's time for another Expansion Pack and this episode guest-host Kevzter, spreads the video game music love with some awesome tracks to bring back some found memories. Tunes from N64, MSX, Sega Genesis, Arcade, and more! On November 7th, we're doing Extra-Life again for our 5th year, which is a 24-hour video game marathon to raise money for Children's Hospital. We would love your support! You can either donate or join our team. You'll also be able to select a Children's Miracle Network Hospital ...
Aug 22, 2015•1 hr 9 min
In 1999 Hal Laboratory and Pax Softnica combined to develop a unique and interesting new game for the Nintendo 64 showcase what the N64 could do with 3D environments. Hal and Pax used a very well known Nintendo franchise to help pull this idea off and thus Pokemon Snap was born. Blending cutting edge graphics with beloved characters earned a very special place in gamers hearts and homes. So find a sunny spot, grab a cool drink, close your eyes and let us take you to Pokemon Island for some fun. ...
Aug 15, 2015•1 hr 24 min
In 1995 the western world was introduced to the cyberpunk anime, Ghost in the Shell (based on a manga of the same name) and two years later a Ghost in the Shell video game developed by Exact (now know as SCE Japan Studio) made its way onto the original Playstation. With clean graphics, unique gameplay and a fast paced soundtrack, get ready for a non-stop thrill ride as a new team member of Public Security Section 9 . While set in the world of the manga/anime, the creators opted for something dif...
Aug 01, 2015•1 hr 29 min
The MSX, while extremely popular in Asia, South America, and parts of Europe, unfortunately never gained footing on U.S. even though some of the most influential games of the 80s debuted on the home computer. Many publishers released gems on it but Konami was a company that made a huge impact on the platform while leaving some true gaming classics, like the Knightmare series, behind. Knightmare (魔城伝説 Majou Densetsu), The Maze of Galious, and Shalom were released between 1986 and 1987 and even th...
Jul 15, 2015•1 hr 26 min
With a tweaked fighting system and two player co-op action, Technos Japan's Double Dragon II: The Revenge saw a port on virtually every system available between 1988 and 1993. Since it's our One Year Anniversary we thought we would cover the Arcade, NES, C64, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, PC Engine CD and Mega Drive all in one Double Dragon sized episode! It’s so big its hard to G-R-A-S-P! In 1987, Technos Japan brought the world Double Dragon. A year later in 1988, the famous brother duo is back in Doubl...
Jul 01, 2015•2 hr
It's time for another Expansion Pack which means another awesome set of video game music to scope out. Richard Hubbell joins us in today's episode and brought some great chip tunes to the mix. We had a lot of fun with this show and we think you'll enjoy it. Track List: 0:00:06 Whirlwind - Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (Gen) - Masayuki Nagao, Hirofumi Murasaki, Morihiko Akiyama 0:05:26 Game Over - Punisher (Amiga) - Steve and Dave Hasler 0:12:58 Eusine's Theme - Pokemon Crystal (GBC) - ...
Jun 22, 2015•1 hr 3 min
What can be said about B.O.B.? Aside from the fact that he’s a funny teenage android packing heat and some wicked dance moves, probably not much. But it does summarize the protagonist of the 1993 SNES and Genesis/Mega Drive game by Grey Matter Inc. With plenty of attitude and a sense of humor, the great gameplay and funky tunes made it kind of a surprise that we never saw a sequel. Track List: 0:00:00 Electronic Arts Logo (Gen) / Main Theme (SNES) 0:05:56 Space City (SNES) 0:11:25 Space City (Ge...
Jun 15, 2015•51 min
When Konami got the rights from Marvel in early 90’s to bring the X-Men universe to arcades, it shouldn’t have surprised anyone that a classic beat’em up was on the horizon. The coin-op version of X-Men had a great cast, solid gameplay, and a fun soundtrack that made fans of the comic franchise very happy. Whether you played the hell out of this or you skipped it altogether, Pixelated Audio, Cyclops and the gang are waiting in the Blackbird to take you on a nostalgic audio adventure. Come on?! T...
Jun 01, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Today we have another Expansion Pack of VGM to soothe the soul and feed your fix. Join Bryan and James for 6 hand-picked tracks from games on the NES, Sega CD, Sega 32X and Playstation 2. If any track stands out to you, let us know! Track List: 0:00:04 Stage 02 - Section Z (NES/FDS) 0:06:54 Stage Theme - Werewolf: The Last Warrior (NES) 0:14:17 Zias Fleet 2 - Android Assault: The Revenge of Bari-Arm (SegaCD) 0:20:10 Final Battle - Choujin Sentai Jetman (Fami) 0:27:53 Jungle - BC Racers (32X) 0:3...
May 22, 2015•43 min
In 1987, Konami released Ai Senshi Nicol (愛戦士ニコル) on the Famicom Disk System about a man named Nicol who would do anything to save his love from her alien captors. This Japanese-only released game hits all the dots that make gaming fun and we feel compelled to share the love we have for it with you. Ai Senshi Nicol never came to the West and it never saw a sequel or spin-off, leaving this hidden gem tucked away and waiting to be dusted off. So sit back, pop on some headphones and listen to a sto...
May 15, 2015•41 min
For us, pinball was the pre-digital entertainment of our parents generation but it’s history started much earlier. “Spring launcher” pinball tables were used as far back as the late 1600s/early 1700s. Naturally Pinball has evolved since then becoming more mainstream in the 1860’s and then in the 1930’s becoming coin operated with electronic bumpers and flippers. History eventually crossed paths with modern video gaming consoles and it was a natural marriage of classic timeless fun mixed with cut...
May 01, 2015•1 hr 49 min
Bryan is in Japan so we're bringing another Expansion Pack to the masses this week. Lots of fun VGM from all over the place. So are any of these games on your "Hey, I remember that" list? Let us know in the comments, because even though their IS a monster in our pockets, we are still glad to see you...in the comments. Track List: 0:00:01 Oriental Illusion - Monster in My Pocket (NES) Composed by Hiroshi Takeyasu, Kozo Nakamura 0:06:15 Title Theme - Formation Z (Fami) Composed by Unknown 0:10:17 ...
Apr 15, 2015•38 min
Mega Man needs no introduction. Since his 1987 NES debut, the “Blue Bomber” has been loved by millions of fans worldwide. It’s undeniable that Mega Man (or Rockman as he’s known in Japan) is one of the most famous characters in all of video game history. Mega Man is most widely known for his console games, but this episode we're focusing on his adventures with Proto Man and Bass in the arcades. Get out your headphones and Capcom-licensed replica “Arm Buster” for some QSound in Mega Man: The Powe...
Apr 01, 2015•1 hr 37 min
Today we are doing another VGM Expansion Pack mixture but this time indie composer Chase Bethea joins us to bring some of his favorite tunes (as well as a few he wrote)! You might just discover a new favorite track! Track List: 0:00:00 Vysara’s Proving Grounds - Deity Quest (Mac/PC/Linux) by Chase Bethea 0:11:36 Aqua Kitty Theme - Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender DX (PS4/Vita) by Electric Cafe 0:19:57 Saving the World - Final Fantasy Legend II/SaGa II (GB) by Nobuo Uematsu, Kenji Ito 0:34:47 Stage...
Mar 22, 2015•1 hr 33 min
