Author: Rob Nichols

Rob Nichols is an IT professional with years of experience creating games in GameMaker Studio, creating electronic music, and producing the weekly VGM podcast Rhythm and Pixels.

Episode 39-10: Two Topic Tuesdays

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Why have just one topic for your podcast? We are locking-in and dual-wielding topics this time! Mix up your jazzy and chip-tune vibes with some light video game chat! It’s an interesting mix of heavy tunes and chill vibes that will make you smile and think: why are walking like this? Let’s enjoy the end of World 39 and think about what the future holds for World 40!

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R&P Chat 39-10 Shin Megami Pizza

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Pull up a chair, we’re happy to see you! Rob and Pernell are in the studio waiting for you, and chatting about games and movies! We’ve got some news about the show (taking a month off), and chatting about some of the history and behind-the-scenes details of the show. Also lots of Shin Megami Tensei talk, and great music by Pizza Hotline!

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Episode 39-9: The Title Screens of Our Lives

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We are partnering with some other shows this month (Thanks Martyrus at Re-VGM!) to explore the topic of Title Tracks. These are traditionally songs featured on an album of the same name, setting the tone and theme for the whole album. In this case, we’re looking at title theme music of games that have touched us personally in some way. Whether it was arcade-attract music that we couldn’t get out of our head, or if it was a game that got us through a difficult time. Let us know what your favorite title music is and why!

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R&P Chat 39-9 Our Favorite Liminal Spaces, Ranked!

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We know it’s not October, but there’s always time for some spooky shows! These chat episodes have become a way for Rob and Pernell to recommend to each other shows, movies and games! Rob promised to watch some crappy movies on a recent flight, and they were something else. We also chat about the new movie Backrooms, and our obsession with large “liminal” spaces that exist behind long forgotten walls. It’s a great time!

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Episode 39-8 Music for Private Investigations and Gumshoes

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It was storming outside when the podcast walked into my office. We’re celebrating the new game Mouse P.I. for Hire, and REALLY celebrating the music by composer Patryk Scelina! So we’re looking at detective games, and shooters! Mixing it up and putting it in an old Mickey Mouse cartoon!

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R&P Chat 39-8 Pernell B. Jordan and Rob’s movie watchlist

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Welcome to Rhythm & Pixels! But before we listen to music and talk about old Simpsons episodes, let’s chat! Literally, we need to sit down and have a talk. We chat about shows we’re watching, and cool movies we’re looking forward to seeing. And then we try to convince each other to watch stuff! It’s the chat episode!

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Episode 39-7 Puppets with ModalModule 

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The R&P crew are back at it again with another weird topic and great video game music! This time it’s all about puppets! Characters who are puppets, and characters who control other characters. This is a common theme in many games, and you just know Rob had a hard time not picking exclusively from Muppets games. So you get one, and it’s probably the best oneIt was very close!

Play Decline’s Drops on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1500180/Declines_Drops/

Listen to ModalModule on Bandcamp! https://modalmodule.bandcamp.com

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R&P Chat 39-7 Decline’s Drops, Monikers and Mega Man with ModalModule!

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Why do we love Mega Man games so much? How do we get our online aliases? And do we keep them forever? These are the big questions we're asking with our very special guest: The composer for the new indie game Decline's Drops, ModalModule! Mr. Module talks about his history with gaming, the internet, and then gives some Saturn game recommendations to Rob!

Play Decline’s Drops on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1500180/Declines_Drops/

Listen to ModalModule on Bandcamp! https://modalmodule.bandcamp.com

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The Morning Rush – Ep 8 with Rob

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It's April, and here at Rhythm & Pixels HQ that can only mean one thing: vampire hunting season has begun! Don't forget to where your high-vis gear and necklace of garlic! Keeping you company on your drive home is your favorite host, Radical Rob! We're trying out names this month, do you like it? Maybe not this one, we'll try harder! Let's RUSH!

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The Morning Rush – Ep 7 with Pernell

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Buckle your seatbelt and check your rearview mirror, because it's time to drive baby! You may be thinking about a nice leisurely drive to work this morning, but we promise that will not be the case after listening to Pernell's MORNING RUSH! Speed cameras, who cares! We've got the Falcom Soundteam keeping you safe as you Tokyo-Drift your way to great day!

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