Episodes

A couple of weekends ago, I attended the SoCal Gaming Expo. With a digital voice recorder in hand and some nerves of courage, I roamed the aisles of vendors and developers, searching for people to interview. I had just three questions to ask: Do you listen to video game music? Which games do you enjoy listening to the music? Is there a track or two that you could put on repeat? I’ve braved the elements, made a few mistakes, and surprised myself with a couple of enthusiasts. I came home, gath...

Wow! Five podcast episodes so far. Yeah, it doesn’t seem like a lot but it means much for just starting out. I wonder what I’ll do for the tenth podcast… Anyway, to celebrate five episodes, I figured we would talk about a couple of games with the number 5, within the same series. Specifically, Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 Strikers (in Japan, Persona 5 The Royal and Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers). As some may know, the OSTs for both games does not disappoint, and I can guarantee the ...

This week’s episode is (very) early because of two important events: The addition of Earthbound and Earthbound: Beginnings on the Nintendo Switch Online, and the SoCal Gaming Expo. We’ll listen to several tracks from the game, along with some remixes, covers, and arrangements. Between sets, I’ll talk a bit about the event and a few of their guests expected to appear. Also, I break one of my main rules for my podcasts (and hopefully I don’t do it again next time… maybe). SoCal Gaming Expo websit...

This week’s episode focuses on one of the best introductions for a JRPG: Final Fantasy VI (Final Fantasy II in the U.S.). We’re going to look at one of Nobuo Uematsu’s compositions that sets up the story and mood of the game. Afterwards, we’ll listen to several tracks from artists who cover it in their own way. And to think it was because of an article read during dinner… The Gamer article The FFVI gameplay Track List “Omen / Opening Theme (Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version)” “Final Fa...

Love is in the air. Yes, Valentine’s Day is upon us, as the party stores give out bunches of balloons, the florists work tirelessly on bouquets of flowers, the candy stores hand out boxes of sweets, and the restaurants become booked with reservations. While you’re waiting for your order to arrive or your table to be available, how about sharing an earbud with your significant other and listening to this recent episode. The theme is love, so we’ll be listening to several tracks and their remakes...

Welcome to the first episode of RE-VGM, a video game music podcast about tracks that have been re-arranged, re-orchestrated, and re-made by fans and artists. We will be listening to one of the famous tracks from a famous series: Kingdom Hearts. This video game is a delightful collaboration between Square (now Squaresoft) and Disney. Now, ready your keyblade as we begin the journey. Track List “Dearly Beloved” – composed by Yoko Shimomura “Kingdom Hearts – Dearly Beloved (Kayou Remix)” – by K...