Chip Grooves Radio

Send us a Text Message. For the game's 30th birthday, the hosts cover Squaresoft's FINAL fantasy for the 16 bit generation of gaming. It's a game that pulled no punches. Mike tells a tale of his childhood and the first experiences with this game that helped shape his gaming life. Jon appreciates the light-hearted and at times comedic beats deep inside the otherwise dark album. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. With a special tribute to Akira Toriyama, Jon and Mike are joined once more by special guest Jesse to celebrate Yasunori Mitsuda and his illustrious, oft-hailed and touching score. From soft and delicate alleyways to a furious battle theme well ahead of its time, there's a lot to talk about with this beloved soundtrack. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. What happens when the gothic beauty of Castlevania meets the epic scale of The Lord of the Rings? Whatever the answer is, Oscar Araujo's score plays a big role. The sweeping orchestral arrangements both inspire and leave you speechless. Mike and Jon marvel at the scope of the soundtrack and comment on the unique take for such a beloved series. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Mike and Jon reminisce about video game manuals and the care that often went into them. Each sharing some of their favorites from ages past, they discuss the depth some had and the state of internet gaming as a whole. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Yoko Shimomura composes a soundtrack to bring Mario's grand entrance to the RPG landscape to life. With an upbeat and jovial sound, the Mario universe is given the depth and style it perhaps had been missing up to this point. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Ola Strandh lends his hand to this tactical RTS game. With a more modern setting, this game brings your focus on your units and objectives, rather than base building for a more emotional connection. Strandh uses this idea to create a soundtrack that pulls more at the heart strings and stage-setting than traditional bombastic titles. Does it succeed? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. A few artists collaborate to bring life to a wasteland of giant, violent creatures and power hungry militants. Mike and Jon talk about the game's impact on RPGs and FPS titles and also reminisce on the joys of couch co-op while enjoying the ambience of Pandora. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Let's rock, baby! Mike and Jon discuss this stylish and trend-setting action game that captured the hearts of many edgelords of the early 2000s. Dante sliced and fired his way through hordes of demonic forces to uncover his past and save humanity, but he can't do it without this soundtrack. 3 composers unite to bring Dante's world -and his battles- to new heights. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. When a soundtrack builds out a world like it does in this game, it's a treat. Mike and Jon talk about this deep and immersive adventure and how the music fits and informs the player/listener. Full of artists, the soundtrack is complete with score and radio tracks for your ears as you navigate Night City. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Peter McConnell combines a vast array of musical stylings to accompany this point and click adventure game. Ironically, the soundtrack gives this afterlife adventure a breath of life. Mike and Jon discuss the intricacies of the performances and enjoy the powerful motifs rooted in hollywood noir. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Borislav Slavov helms the soundtrack for the epic return to Baldur's Gate. Relying heavily on chanting he composes a thrilling soundtrack to bring the game to new heights. Already praised as one of the best RPG's of all time, Baldur's Gate III raises the bar both narratively and sonically. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Power Glove fully embraces the 80's action flick with this album. They'd be crazy not to. What they accomplished here gives life to a game just as insane and over-the-top as the action films it's referencing. Using beautiful synth instruments, this album transports us back to a different time. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. The boys have a special guest this episode. A listener, Jesse, wrote in to request that we cover this soundtrack and we decided to have him on! It's a lush...maybe lush is the wrong word considering the themes. It's a well-done soundtrack that springs the imagination into action. Darren Korb unleashes a western soundtrack infused with electronica and hip-hop, creating something very beautiful. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Greg LoPiccolo composes the soundtrack to this classic FPS adventure. Using a unique blend of synthesizer, fast beats and...flutes?...he brings the world of System Shock to life and grabs the listener. He uses his talents to flesh out the world of the game and absorb the listener into it. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. An eclectic grouping of tracks accompany this Civilization-style game from Jon's past. Duane Decker brings life to the various locations in the game, although Mike and Jon find issue with the usage of keyboard over guitar at particular times. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. A mix of campy sci-fi synthesizer and heavy metal, this soundtrack takes players on a journey. Complete with songs that take you from highs to lows, it delivers a punch, but how does it fare in the hosts' eyes? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Max LL delivers a soundtrack that lands like a ton of bricks...in the best way. It's always wonderful when a composer can make us react so strongly to their work. Buckle up, grab the tissues, sit back and let this one wash over you. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. A gem from early SNES era titles. Jon and Mike dissect the intricacies of this soundtrack and enjoy the smooth, easy-listening while commenting on the originality of such a soundtrack for the genre. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. David Wise composes an eclectic series of songs that Mike holds in high esteem. Jon takes a big boot and stamps out his dreams though as he has a slightly...different take on the album. It's ok, Jon, we still love you. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. The guys dive into a short, yet emotional game this week. They discuss the nature of the game and how the soundtrack brings out such strong emotions on such a simple premise. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com