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 33-5 Sonic Origins

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To celebrate the release of Sonic Origins, Rob and Pernell take a look at some of their favorite music from the original Genesis releases! Lots of talk about the games, graphics, music, and how they evolved from sequel to sequel. And of course we talk a bit about the music development of the third game, the prototypes, arrangements, and the influence Michael Jackson has on the tracks. Enjoy! Find more of the podcast! https://rhythmandpixels.com Consider supporting the show! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels

Episode 33-4 Hot Patreon Summer

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The Summer is getting HOT and the music is getting HOTTER! And don't the forget the games! The games! All of those games you will one day finish when you have the time! We ask our listeners for their best hot Summer video-game-jams, and they come through! Let's listen together! Find more of the podcast! https://rhythmandpixels.com Support the show! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels

R&P Presents: Masters of VGM

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Part of a multi-podcast event, The Masters of VGM is a way for us to celebrate the composers that have made an impact on the video game industry, and on ourselves! Rob and Pernell each chose 4 composers to represent The Masters, and 2 pieces of music that show why we call them: The Masters! Want to find more of the show? https://rhythmandpixels.com Support the podcast and get cool stuff! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels.com

Episode 33-3 Too Many Mechs

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How may robots is too many robots? We don’t think there is such a thing as too many robots! This week on the show we’re listening to music from games featuring the giant-human-piloted-robots we know you love! Listen to more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Support the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels

Episode 33-2 Summer Kick-off

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Summer is just around the corner and we’re getting excited for our favorite summer activities! Barbecues? Hiking? Swimming? Beach lounging? No! It’s playing video games of course! We’re talking all about the games we aspire to play and finish this summer, and listening to the excellent music within. Pull up a chair, grab a frosty beverage, and join us! Find more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Support the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels

Episode 32-10 Stankface Jams 2 with Matt!

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Ever heard a song so funky that you could smell it? Your face wrinkles up and you have to shout to anyone who can hear: that is some stanky funk! Well that’s what our show is all about this week, video games that get funky with the funk! Joining us this week is Matt Waldron, co-host of the show Pernell & Matt Play Games! Among other things, we talk about glissandos, arpeggios, and other Italian musical terms and meats and cheeses! Find more of the podcast! https://rhythmandpixels.com Support the show! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels

Episode 32-9 Dance Music with dedeco VGM DJ!

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Grab your glow-sticks and get ready to throw your hands in the air! This week on the show we’re listening to dance and rave music in video games! Joining us is the original VGM DJ: dedeco! He shares with us his passion for music, games, and we talk about how he came about to DJng exclusively with video game music. It’s a great time you do not want to miss! Listen to more of dedeco's mixes! https://www.youtube.com/c/dedecoVGMDJ Find more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Support the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels

Episode 32-8 The Pernell Multiverse

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What if after every game you played, multiple universes were created. And if you reviewed those games, an infinite number of worlds would be created. Rob and Pernell harness the power of the RHYTHM stone and travel the multiverse of Pernell’s game reviews for other podcasts. Everything you know about video game music is about to be shaken to its very core, as Rob and Pernell: ENTER THE video game music MULTIVERSE (of Pernell!) Find more of the show! https://rhythmandpixels.com Support the podcast! https://patreon.com/rhythmandpixels