welcometothenextlevel Released mid-way through the life of the sega genesis, The Sega CD allowed many gamers to play CD-based games. having sold 2.24 million Sega CD units, including 400,000 in Japan, The sega genesis is a small part of video game history that is still remembered greatly. SO it is why this STAGE of the retro VGM revival hour is dedicated to the music of the sega cd…. ========Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company - System==== 1.) The Terminator – Tommy Tallarico – “Future Shoc...
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 52 min
In the days before video games, various local arcades were packed wall-to-wall with pinball machines. Playing a pinball game is total feast for the senses. there are so many different ways to appreciate it, each experience is filled with great history, are technically innovative, display beautiful artwork, and have amazing sound. Playing a pinball machine is an immersive, interactive experience! so for todays STAGE of the retro VGM Revival hour we are going to play some selected tracks from vari...
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Now that 2017 has come and gone, Its time to look forward to the many new challenges and obstacles that are in store for us, and with that It’s that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE. So sit back and Listen to some amazing tracks to get you excited to take on whatever lies a head. ========Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company - System==== 1.) Cosmic Star Heroine – HyperDuck SoundWorks – “L’Salle”- April 11, 2017 – Z...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 36 min
As The Newest STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour is being prepared, Guest Host Robert Menes Thought It would Be a Great way to treat you, the loyal listener, to something new and special. Consider this a "mini Episode' as it were, where A particular soundtrack from a game series is analyzed further and given the proper spotlight it deserves. While video game soundtrack releases in Japan are a common practice, in the West, it was only recently that such soundtrack releases became more commonplac...
Jan 27, 2018•18 min
2017 Started the New year off with a Bang and it only seemed to get better with each upcoming game release! So as a First for the retro VGM revival hour, We will be playing some selected tracks from the various games of 2017. =====Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company - System==== 1.)Blaster Master Zero – Ippo Yamada, Hiroaki Sano, Aoi Tanaka & Kotaro Yamada – “Underworld 2 (Area 3, 4, 5 & 6)”- Inti Creates – 3DS & Nintendo Switch 2.)Horizon Zero Dawn – Joris de Man, The Flight &a...
Dec 15, 2017•2 hr 40 min
What would a video game themed show be without boss battles? You’ve made your way through plenty of stages so far, but now it’s time to battle more bosses than ever before! We’ve got some of the nastiest, most powerful bosses lined up for you to take down before you can proceed to the next stage, so get ready to take ’em all out! Make sure you’ve saved your progress, stocked up on plenty of Energy Tanks, potions,weapons, and everything you need, because we’re about to go on an epic rumble with s...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 24 min
A Dark shadow looms over the land. Horrid creations of of the living dead , the supernatural and the unexplainable walk amongst us …..Monsters that fill our hearts and minds with sheer terror. But in this darkness, a hero returns. A whip-wielding vampire hunter, dedicating his life for a noble cause. And it is with that , that this stage of the Retro VGM Revival Hour walks into the familiar haunting corridors of castle Dracula to honor the amazing music from the castlevania game series. =====Gam...
Oct 30, 2017•2 hr 11 min
Hoodie and jacket season has returned, pop up costume shops are in full force and Halloween trick-or-treating is right around the corner. With this haunting day of celebration being among us, It’s time for the Retro VGM Revival hour to have its annual Stage Honoring some haunting Video Game Music Tracks. Ranging from sinister first person puzzle games and haunting text adventures to frantic, blood-soaked singleplayer romps, it’s a diverse selection of thrills no matter what you’re in the mood fo...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Debuting in the arcades in 1987, the original “Street Fighter” was the fighting game series that kicked off the popularity of the fighting game genre & this is why This STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour is dedicated to the most amazing tracks from the street fighter legacy to celebrate this franchises 30th anniversary =====Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company - System==== 1.) Street Fighter (Fighting Street)- Yoshihiro Sakaguchi – “Choose Country, Retsu Stage Theme, Geki Stage Theme &a...
Oct 10, 2017•4 hr 9 min
While a small number of video game composers go on to achieve great fame thanks to their work in the industry, there are countless others who receive little to no attention at all . One of those often forgotten great video game composers is Tim Follin. A talented individual who’s career has been often hindered by the poor quality of the games he composed music for, so such that despite his considerable talent as a composer, his work is regularly overlooked in favor of other, more well known comp...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 24 min
The Amiga… a computer platform way ahead of everyone else out there. Released on July 23, 1985, the Amiga, released by Commodore International, was a multimedia powerhouse of a computer, offering colorful graphics, a graphic user interface, and four channel stereo sound This episode will showcase the music of several popular, and even some obscure, Amiga games. As the audio hardware, with 4 channels of stereo sound, was quite advanced for the day, you can imagine that many Amiga games had mind b...
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Konami released the first Metal Gear game on July 13, 1987. Created by Hideo Kojima, the stealth game came out on the MSX2 computer and went on to spawn a successful and beloved franchise. The game's distinct use of stealth, rather than gunplay, quickly established it as an important and fun growing genre. Which is why this stage of the retro VGM revival hour is dedicated to METAL GEAR games…. =====Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company - System==== 1.) Metal Gear - Iku Mizutani, Shigehiro Tak...
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 53 min
Video games inspired by anime and manga have been around for quite a long time. A manga series becoming so popular that an anime series results from it, only to have it made onto a video game seems to be the next logical step. Why not? I mean Alot of anime is filled with over-the-top action and unique characters that the end result does lend well to a video game adaptation. So with that, this STAGE of the retro VGM revival hour is dedicated to video games based on a manga/anime series. =====Game...
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Despite the variety of games that have come across the American shores for various video game consoles over the years, there are still a variety of games that could not make the perilous voyage across the sea to the US or even Europe for that matter. whatever the reasons may be, there are a multitude of games from various consoles that have yet to be experienced in our lifetimes. so with that, this STAGE of the retro VGM revival is dedicated to tracks from various games that many have not heard ...
Jun 24, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Video games are amazing. Throughout America there exist a special group of people that take some of video games’ greatest compositions and put their own arranged twist on it for some amazing results. ======Game - Title - cover composer - Original Composer===== 1.) Megaman, Megaman 2 & Megaman 3 - Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra - “Megaman - Suite” Original composer(s): Manami Matsumae, Takashi Tateishi, Yasuaki Fujita & Harumi Fujita Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdVpJfXXoFI 2.)...
May 29, 2017•1 hr 37 min
Fighting games have always been one of my favorite genre of video game. So lets Press start & unleash the fury of the retro VGM revival hour to these amazing fighting games. =====Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company - System==== 1.) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven - Chikayo Fukuda - “Okuyasu Nijimura Battle” - December 17, 2015 - CyberConnect2/Bandai Namco Entertainment - PS3 & PS4 2.) Persona 4 Arena Ultimax - Atsushi Kitajoh - “The Seeker Of Truth (Naoto Shirogane Theme)” ...
Apr 22, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Double Dragon is considered to be one of the first successful examples of the Beat Em' Up genre, resulting in the creation of two arcade sequels and several spinoffs, as well as inspiring other companies in creating their own beat 'em ups. Now with that out of the way let’s unleash the fury of the retro VGM revival hour to those that fight for might and Right as we dedicate this STAGE to the Double Dragon game series =====Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company - System==== 1.) Double Dragon - ...
Apr 02, 2017•1 hr 52 min
It's that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE. Time to take a little break from the action and distract yourself with something to reward your progress thus far. These are just a selection of random tracks of the past and present as a reward for showing much love and respect to the art of Video Game Music. So sit back and Listen to some amazing tracks to get you excited to take on whatever lies a head. =====Game - Compos...
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Konami was once synonymous with challenge, high quality and innovation going all the way back to the 8-bit era. The name was well known for great gameplay and amazing franchises, but over the past few years, this company seems to have lost its way. Konami fans have been clamoring to see a return of some of gaming’s most revered titles for some time, but all fan requests seem to have fallen on deaf ears as the company is moving away from traditional video games entirely to focus on other business...
Jan 23, 2017•2 hr 10 min
Do you remember what it was like back then to walk into an arcade? To many, the best thing to ever experience was spending time in the good old arcades. Which bring us to the recently released documentary THE LOST ARCADE! A documentary portrait of the New York Chinatown Fair and its denizens, THE LOST ARCADE is a eulogy for and a celebration of the arcade gaming community, tenacity, and Dance Dance Revolutionary spirit. That is why this Particular film this STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour is...
Dec 17, 2016•1 hr 34 min
So you Just came back from trick-or-treating and ready to unwind. you Don’t need to go to any party because You already partied last weekend. You could watch a horror movie, But you already did that Earlier in the day. Why not spend the creepiest hours of All Hallows' Eve listening to a some spooky video game tracks instead? So dim the lights and cuddle up real close as we're about to embrace our darker side on this episode of the retro VGM revival hour dedicated to Halloween. =====Game - Compos...
Oct 21, 2016•1 hr 3 min
The fourth generation of consoles produced some of the most divisive and bitter rivalry ever seen in the history of video games. The two main contenders, The Sega Genesis and The Super Nintendo, waged a war against one another unlike anything ever seen before, which is why this STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour is dedicated to the console wars of the 90s pitting the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo!!!! =====Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company - System==== 1.) Sonic 3 & Knuckles - B...
Oct 07, 2016•1 hr 20 min
In video Games We all like to immerse ourselves as much as we can with whatever game we are playing. To see ourselves as the hero. To become part of a world where we can be heroes, kings, warriors, and doing whatever we can as we conquer, save and survive extraordinary adventures in faraway lands. This particular type of game is not one you dip into from time to time. This is the type of game that you fully invest yourself deeply into a world filed with an ocean of possibilities. So Pick your ch...
Sep 11, 2016•1 hr 28 min
It’s really hard to believe that it’s been almost 3 decades since we were first introduced to Konami’s Castlevania, which has become its very own institution in gaming. We still remember those first few steps we took with Simon Belmont, on his request to destroy Dracula and his army of ghouls and monsters. And since then, the series has gradually grown into something stronger, thanks to the addition of compelling gameplay, unique storylines, and memorable boss encounters. Many still consider it ...
Aug 01, 2016•1 hr 17 min
Long before the Wii brought casual games to consoles and mobile devices kick started a new era of pick-up-and-play and socially driven titles for gamers and non-gamers alike, there were puzzle games. Of all the classic video game genres, puzzle games are among the most classic,Whether you prefer a hardcore match-three session, brain teasers or just a five minute distraction on your morning commute, this genre has something for everyone. So put aside your prescription from Dr. Mario, and embrace ...
Jul 05, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Platformers are ,for many gamers, the first introduction into the world of video games. Many of them have existed since the inception of arcades, home consoles, portable devices or even the home Personal Computer. There is certainly something about a platform game that’s just right. Certainly, there are many Iconic game titles we can turn to when we're looking for some old-school gaming enjoyment but lets not ignore the new generation of titles that were influenced by those old school favorites,...
Jun 08, 2016•1 hr 28 min
It’s almost impossible to overlook the impact of handheld games, there’s no question that a huge part of our gaming lives recently have centered on gaming on the go with actual hand-held systems. Playing amazing games anywhere we want is the goal of any gamer but as much as the hardware might change or upgrade, its the games that we look forward to everytime we dig into our suitcases, book bags or even fanny packs. An experience that could only be amplified by the great music these games have is...
Apr 30, 2016•1 hr 10 min
It's that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE. Time to take a little break from the action and distract yourself with something to reward your progress thus far. These are just a selection of random tracks of the past and present as a reward for showing much love and respect to the art of Video Game Music. So sit back and Listen to some amazing tracks to get you excited to take on whatever lies a head. =====Game - Compos...
Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 11 min
You've gotten through our last wave of stages, but now it's time to confront yet another wave of big bad bosses! We've selected some of the biggest, toughest challenges from video games of then and now, and have rounded them up to put on the toughest battles this show has seen yet! Make sure you've saved your progress, stocked up on plenty of Energy Tanks, potions, weapons, and everything you need, because our special host Robert Menes is about to take you on an epic rumble with the biggest boss...
Mar 10, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Ninjas: The stealthy, deadly assassins that have captured our imaginations worldwide since they emerged from Japanese history and folklore to find their way into popular culture. C’mon, admit it, we all loved ninjas growing up. Their involvement in video games have allowed gamers the ability to step into the world of a ninja and experience the life of a skilled martial artist. Be honest, What’s better than ninjas themselves? Taking control of a ninja and actually performing all of the incredible...
Feb 26, 2016•1 hr 2 min
