VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 47 – DKC Jamboree
A thorough look at Donkey Kong Country, from its SNES beginnings to modern Wii revival. This show is bananas, B A N A N A S SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (DKC) 0:14:31 – Jungle Groove (DKC) 0:17:18 – Aquatic Ambiance (DKC) 0:20:43 – Life in the Mines (DKC) 0:26:17 – Ruins (DKL) 0:28:14 [...]
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VGMpire Episode 46 – Rev Up to the Redline
OutRun, Daytona USA and Wave Race 64 star in this tribute to racing games. VROOM SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Rolling Start (Daytona USA) 0:07:32 – Lets Go Away (Daytona USA) 0:09:25 – Outer Limit (Auto Modellista) 0:12:14 – In the Light (Auto Modellista) 0:19:22 – Magical Sound Shower (OutRun) 0:23:05 – Passing Breeze (OutRun) 0:26:58 [...]
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VGMpire Episode 45 – Beats of Rage
Celebrating three Genesis soundtracks that are streets ahead. Download now 0:00:00 – Player Select (Streets of Rage) 0:08:59 – Fighting in the Street (Streets of Rage) 0:11:36 – Moon Beach (Streets of Rage) 0:14:23 – Stealthy Steps (Streets of Rage) 0:23:42 – Attack of the Barbarian (Streets of Rage) 0:26:35 – You Became the Bad [...]
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VGMpire Episode 44 – Wrockin Wrestling
Celebrating nearly 30 years of classic rasslin tunes, from the NES to the N64 and beyond. ONE MILLION PERCENT SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Fight Theme (Pro Wrestlemania) 0:07:38 – Ted Debiase (WWF Wrestlemania) 0:09:02 – Honkey Tonk Man (WWF Wrestlemania) 0:09:45 – Andre the Giant (WWF Wrestlemania) 0:10:29 – Hulk Hogan (WWF Wrestlemania) 0:17:47 – [...]
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VGMpire Episode 42 – Mario RPG Music Hour
More like 90 minutes of Mario RPG goodness, from the SNES original to Sticker Star. Download here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Sticker Star) 0:08:43 – Booster Tower (Mario RPG) 0:10:12 – The Road is Full of Dangers (Mario RPG) 0:11:47 – Forest Maze (Mario RPG) 0:18:00 – Battle (Mario RPG) 0:19:06 – Happy [...]
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VGMpire Episode 34 – Sega CDelight
Celebrating 20 years of overlooked audio excellence, including Dark Wizard, Third World War and Final Fight CD. Redbook Audio FTW SONG LIST 0:00:00 – Model 1 BIOS 0:11:50 – Amon (Dark Wizard) 0:13:11 – Armer IX (Dark Wizard) 0:14:36 – Karmak (Dark Wizard) 0:15:29 – Krystal (Dark Wizard) 0:17:07 – Sheena (Dark Wizard) 0:18:20 – [...]
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VGMpire – One Year Outtakes
A quick look behind the scenes for our one year anniversary Plus some David Wise jams from Anticipation
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VGMpire Episode 32 – CastleMania Vol 3
Onward to the GBA and DS era, including Circle of the Moon, Aria of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin and more Six amazing OSTs await your ear holes
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VGMpire Episode 31 – CastleMania Vol 2
Onward to the 90s with Castlevania IV, Bloodlines, Dracula X and Symphony of the Night. An impossibly good episode awaits
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VGMpire Episode 30 – CastleMania Vol 1
Our four part series detailing the many stellar songs of Castlevania begins with this look at the NES and Game Boy titles. Get crackin and download now
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VGMpire Episode 28 – Darkest Demon Souls
Drown in despair with these dire dirges from the demoralizing Souls series So much sadness awaits 0:00:00 – Demons Souls theme 0:07:45 – Tower Knight 0:10:52 – Adjudicator 0:13:33 – Maiden Astraea 0:25:40 – Fools Idol 0:27:56 – One Who Craves Souls 0:37:11 – Firelink Shrine 0:39:28 – Taurus Demon 0:42:06 – Pinwheel 0:47:25 – [...]
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VGMpire Episode 27 – Ninja Gaiden trilogy
Three of the greatest NES soundtracks star in this episode devoted to Ryu Hayabusa Become the ninja dragon with one click SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Intro Part 1 0:00:18 – Intro Part 2 0:07:40 – Galesburg 0:09:05 – Outpost 0:10:30 – Death Valley 0:19:24 – Walter Smith Dies 0:20:31 – Fosters Theme 0:21:58 – The [...]
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VGMpire Episode 26 – A Day with Animal Crossing
Thanks to clever use of the GameCube internal clock, Animal Crossing is truly a soundtrack that never sleeps. Spend 24 virtual hours with us now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen 0:09:58-16:04 – 6am through 9am 0:19:21-24:25 – 10am through 1pm 0:30:04-36:16 – 2pm through 6pm 0:37:38-44:50 – 7pm through 12am 0:47:13-54:35 – 1am through [...]
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VGMpire Episode 25 – Indie Game Music Showcase
Support indie musicians by jamming to Castle Crashers, Dustforce and more, then buying their soundtracks direct! Download here SHOW NOTES 00:00 Map (Castle Crashers) 08:55 Jumper (Castle Crashers) 10:34 Techock (Castle Crashers) 12:33 Winterbliss (Castle Crashers) 20:24 Forest Funk (Super Meat Boy) 21:54 CHADs Broken Wind (Super Meat Boy) [...]
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VGMpire Episode 24 – Spectacular Spider Songs
From chiptunes to industrial rock to guitar noodling, we examine the musical history of Spider-Man video games. Thwip it good by downloading now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 Swing Time (Vs The Kingpin Sega CD) 0:13:35 Theme 1 (Return of the Sinister Six) 0:15:17 Theme 2 (Return of the Sinister Six) 0:22:22 Levels [...]
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VGMpire Episode 23 – Mass Effect musings
Without a doubt the best podcast on the Citadel, covering all three Mass Effect games. Achieve consensus by downloading now 0:00:00- Uncharted Worlds (Mass Effect) 0:08:55 – Theme (Mass Effect) 0:11:14 – The Normandy (Mass Effect) 0:12:46 – Battle At Eden Prime (Mass Effect) 0:18:58 – Saren (Mass Effect) 0:20:57 – The Wards (Mass Effect) [...]
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VGMpire Episode 22 – Shining the Blues
Remember the Shining RPG series? We do, and share misty eyed recollections as we discuss Shining in the Darkness, Force and Landstalker. Shine on with just one click SHOW NOTES 00:00 – The Ancient Temple (Shining in the Darkness) 09:09 – Tavern (Shining in the Darkness) 10:50 – Battle Theme (Shining in the Darkness) 17:29 [...]
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VGMpire Episode 21 – Happy Mothers Day
Get down with Earthbound, plus hear highlights from the rest of the legendary Mother series. Celebrate Mothers Day with a simple click SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Onette and Sunrise (Earthbound) 11:16 – Introduction (Mother) 12:54 – Approaching Mt Itoi (Mother) 13:42 – Eight Melodies (Mother) 23:20 – Paulas Theme (Earthbound) 24:31 – Megaton Walk (Earthbound) [...]
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VGMpire Episode 20 – Tekken Tunes
A thorough look back at the first four games that created a 3D fighting legacy. Download here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Black Winter Night Sky (Tekken 2) 0:08:32 – Stadium (Tekken) 0:10:01 – China (Tekken) 0:12:11 – Chicago (Tekken) 0:19:51 – Ring A Bell (Tekken 2) 0:21:56 – Morning Field (Tekken 2) 0:25:03 – Emotionless [...]
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VGMpire Episode 19 – Battletoad Beats
Get mad, bad and crazy with this collection of toadally tubular tunes from the NES and SNES. Download the file right here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 Title Screen (Battletoads) 0:06:12 Ragnarok Canyon (Battletoads) 0:08:31 Wookie Hole (Battletoads) 0:11:30 Turbo Tunnel (Battletoads) 0:28:29 Main Theme (Battlemaniacs) 0:30:33 Ragnarok Canyon (Battlemaniacs) 0:36:02 [...]
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VGMpire Episode 18 – The Sinister Sounds of Silent Hill
A tribute to the hauntingly beautiful,occasionally terrifying tunes of Silent Hill plus an Akira Yamaoka deep cut Download and listen in the dark SHOW NOTES 0:00:00- Theme (Silent Hill) 0:09:25 – Blood Tears (Silent Hill) 0:12:12 Alchemilla Hospital (Silent Hill) 0:15:38 Green Lion Antique Shop (Silent Hill) 0:26:26 End of Small [...]
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VGMpire Episode 17 – Mighty Virt Force
An on-location interview with Jake Kaufman, composer of Mighty Flip Champs, Milky Way and Switch Force. Download here SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Yummy (Mighty Switch Force) 05:57 – Title Screen (Mighty Milky Way) 07:21 – Space World (Mighty Milky Way) 10:11 – Lava World (Mighty Milky Way) 17:40 – Level Select (Mighty Flip Champs) 19:03 [...]
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VGMpire episode 16 – Wise Wizards
Hear this forgotten series grow with each installment, thanks to the incredible efforts of composer David Wise Download episode 16 here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Wizards Warriors) 0:05:56 – Forest (Wizards Warriors) 0:07:23 – Big Tree (Wizards Warriors) 0:18:10 – Clouds (Ironsword) 0:20:25 – Mountain (Ironsword) 0:22:52 – Icefire Mountain [...]
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VGMpire episode 15 – Battle Sampler
A rapid fire grab bag of battle music from JRPGs both new and old. Feel the intensity! Download episode 15 right meow SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Fight! (Grandia II/Iwadare) 0:11:07 – Battle Theme 2 (Breath of Fire/Alph Lyla) 0:12:26 – Fight With Monsters (Super Mario RPG/Shimomura, Kondo, Uematsu) 0:13:32 – Meet Them Head On (Phantasy [...]
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VGMpire episode 14 – Ode tonelico
Spirited songs from Atelier Iris, Ar tonelico and Disgaea, a trio of unapologetically old-school JRPGs. Download episode 14 here 0:00:00 – Town Where the Bells Chime (Atelier Iris) 0:07:37 – Tree Spirit in the Mist (Atelier Iris) 0:10:01 – Wind Over Time (Atelier Iris) 0:17:01 – Popos Pleasant Money Lecture (Atelier Iris) 0:18:24 – Lakeside [...]
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VGMpire Episode 13 – Welcome to Jurassic Park
Weve made audio attractions so astounding that theyll capture the imagination of the entire planet. Download before Nedry locks us out with a stupid animated GIF SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Gate Area (JP Super NES) 09:37 Title Screen (JP NES) 11:40 Main Theme (JP NES) 13:27 Raptor Nest (JP NES) 24:30 – [...]
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VGMpire Episode 12 – Ys-y listening
Face-crunching guitars meet soul-soothing melodies in our 90 minute tribute to the majesty of Ys Download episode 12 here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Release of the Far West Ocean (Ys VI) 0:10:28 – Field Mountain Area(Ys Book I II) 0:12:30 – Shrine Entrance (Ys Book I II) 0:14:32 – Shrine Depths ( Ys [...]
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VGMpire Episode 11 – Plethora of Puzzles
Be it infectiously bouncy or delightfully laid back, music can make or break a puzzle game. This week we look at a handful of examples from the genre, including Bust A Move, Hexic and Puzzle Quest. Download it right here SONG LIST 0:00:00 Main Theme (Bust A Move 2) 0:06:41 Pirate Theme (Bust [...]
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VGMpire Episode 10 – Honoring Advance Wars
One of the greatest handheld series of all time also happens to sport some of the best VGM out there Download Episode 10 now NOTES: 0:00:00 Rachels Theme (Dual Strike) 0:08:33 Jakes Theme (Dual Strike) 0:10:15 Sashas Theme (Dual Strike) 0:12:15 Javiers Theme (Dual Strike) 0:19:49 Andys Anthem (Dual Strike) [...]
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VGMpire episode 09 – 2011 year in review
We end 2011 with a look at some of the best game music of the year. Grab episode 09 here, and share other OSTs you liked in the comments SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 Dogfight (Ace Combat AH) 0:08:18 White Devil (Ace Combat AH) 0:12:23 Rebirth from Sandstorm (Ace Combat AH) 0:26:34 Arkham [...]
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VGMpire episode 08 – Super Sonic Celebration
Celebrating 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with a look at the four original games that launched a cultural touchstone Download here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 Sonic Boom Intro (Sonic CD) 0:08:46 Spring Yard Zone (Sonic 1) 0:10:12 Labyrinth Zone (Sonic 1) 0:11:31 Scrap Brain Zone (Sonic 1) 0:18:57 Emerald Hill [...]
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VGMpire episode 07 – Mario Kart Memories
From Koopa Beach to Rainbow Road we examine the music behind the first big Mario spinoff Download it by clicking somewhere around here Show notes 0:00:00 Battle Mode (Super Mario Kart) 0:09:54 Koopa Beach (Super Mario Kart) 0:11:22 Donut Plains (Super Mario Kart) 0:17:10 Mario Circuit (Super Mario Kart) 0:18:27 [...]
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VGMpire episode 06 – Mega Drive Medley
Our first look at the 16-bit Sega console focuses on lesser-known titles like Mean Bean Machine, along with classics ToeJam Earl and Revenge of Shinobi. Download episode 6 right meow Show notes: 00:00 Vs Mode (Mean Bean Machine) 09:15 Alien Breakdown (Toejam Earl) 11:09 Funkotronic Beat (Toejam Earl) 12:57 [...]
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