Pixel Plays with Pernell! Ep 1: Super Daryl Deluxe
This week Pernell shares his thoughts on the new beat’em up: Super Daryl Deluxe! Continue reading Pixel Plays with Pernell! Ep 1: Super Daryl Deluxe
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Mixtape 2-1 Phoenix Wright
Can you believe Rob didn’t listen to any Phoenix Wright music before doing research for this episode? It’s criminal. HE’S IN JAIL NOW. Continue reading Mixtape 2-1 Phoenix Wright
Episode 12-8 Horror Games with Viking Guitar Live
Viking Guitar are here to answer the big questions. How do you introduce yourself to your favorite band? What arcade games interest bassists more than lead guitarists? How do you win on The Price is Right? Members of the collective Viking Guitar Live are here to talk horror games, horror movies, and great video game music! Continue reading Episode 12-8 Horror Games with Viking Guitar Live
Mixtape 1-10 Racing
Music in racing games can be jazzy, funky, or hard hitting rock’n’roll. In all cases, it’s designed to move you, so you can get moving on the race track! Or the Koopa Beach, or wherever else you’re trying to go fast! Continue reading Mixtape 1-10 Racing
Episode 12-7 The Wildcard Nebula
Once again Rob and Pernell fly the starship VGM into the Wildcard Nebula, looking for the hottest video game tracks, and it’s tight. Expect slamming heavy metal tunes, killer NES jams, and good friends. Rob talks about his days playing Marvel vs. Capcom 2 back in his arcade days, and Pernell wants to see more exercise-related video games in gyms. The conversation continues, and continues further than usual due to problems with the space-time-continuum in this: The Wildcard Nebula. Continue reading Episode 12-7 The Wildcard Nebula
Mixtape 1-9 Shopping
What do you with all that gold? When your pockets are filled to the gills with Gil? Hit the shops and grab better weapons! Better armor! Stock up on health potions and GET OUT OF HERE! Continue reading Mixtape 1-9 Shopping
12-6 R&P Recommends
We leave the comfy confines of episode topics and dive head-first into the dangerous waters of video game recommendations! Rob suggests that games that weren’t as bad as you might remember, and Pernell talks about forgotten favorites. It’s an eclectic episode with a surprising amount of Nintendo DS music! Continue reading 12-6 R&P Recommends
Mixtape 1-8 Cutscenes
Enjoy a selection of mostly classic 8 and 16 bit tracks composed for video game cutscenes! Continue reading Mixtape 1-8 Cutscenes
Episode 12-5 Monster Party!
This episode is all about monsters in video games! Rob thinks it’s about games where you play as monsters, and Pernell thinks it’s about games where the focus is destroying monsters. Will this misunderstanding finally end their friendship!? Spoiler! Nothing can ruin their friendship. They talk about how to describe music and attempt to find more uses for the word ignorant. Continue reading Episode 12-5 Monster Party!
Mixtape 1-7 Ys
It’s no secret we are obsessed with the music from the Ys franchise. It is a secret how to pronounce the game’s title. Why not enjoy this mixape of classic tracks from the Ys series! Continue reading Mixtape 1-7 Ys
12-4 Random Battles with Random Battles
Let me tell you, that walk to the village isn’t as safe as you think. Let me tell you, that walk to the village isn’t as short as you think. The road is dangerous with RANDOM BATTLES! This week it’s all about that random battle music! Continue reading 12-4 Random Battles with Random Battles
Mixtape 1-6 16-bit Christmas
Rob and Pernell celebrate their first holiday as podcast co-hosts. Rob reveals his secret love of Ristar, and Pernell double-dips into the Sonic games! Classic! Continue reading Mixtape 1-6 16-bit Christmas
Episode 12-3 Zelda with Master Sword
High adventure and HEAVY METAL! We listen to great Zelda game music from all across the generations. Joining us this week is the Zelda-inspired heavy metal group Master Sword! We talk hook-shots, operatic metal, and winding stair-cases. It’s dangerous to go alone, listen to this podcast! Continue reading Episode 12-3 Zelda with Master Sword
Mixtape 1-4 Shin Megami Tensei
Dark, moody, and rhythmic. We love the music of Shin Megami Tensei, and this mixtape was an absolute pleasure to put together. Enjoy the Meta-Ten sounds of Tsukasa Masuko and Shoji Meguro! Continue reading Mixtape 1-4 Shin Megami Tensei
Episode 12-2 Retro Tributes
We are seeing so many great new games recently with a retro-aesthetic, and we love it! Whether it’s pixelized 16-bit style artwork, or classic gameplay mechanics, it’s something that we’re drawn to immediately. The music is no different, borrowing from the sounds of past hardware and putting an original spin on it. Continue reading Episode 12-2 Retro Tributes
Mixtape 1-3 Sunsoft NES
Who knew that a little bass instrument sample would change Rob’s life? Enjoy these FINE selections of Sunsoft’s greatest hits on the Nintendo Entertainment System Continue reading Mixtape 1-3 Sunsoft NES
Episode 12-1 Shmups with Chris Baines Music
When I think of shmups, I think of grazing bullets, exploding pop-corn, 1CC’s, and the STG bible: The Full Extend of the Jam. But let’s get into the music! We’re joined by VGM rock-MASTER Chris Baines to share our favorite 2D shooter music! He shares his love of all things Gradius, and we get into how there’s so many awesome jazz-licks in these games. Wait are you waiting for? ENEMY APPROACHING! Continue reading Episode 12-1 Shmups with Chris Baines Music
Mixtape 1-2 Dreamcast Shmups
The short-lived Sega Dreamcast had an excellent library which included some great vertical and horizontal shmups! Enjoy this mixtape from one of our earliest episodes with great classic Sega composers! Continue reading Mixtape 1-2 Dreamcast Shmups
Episode 11-10 Shonen Games
Let’s listen to music that can get you powered up! Music that makes you feel like you can save the world even though your just a high school kid with magical powers! We explore the world of Shonen Jump video games and video game cross-overs! Continue reading Episode 11-10 Shonen Games
Mixtape 1-1 Contra
New every Friday! We are releasing classic-VGM-only mixtapes of our old shows! Enjoy Contra-jams from classic to the present! Continue reading Mixtape 1-1 Contra
