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VGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 155 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 5The SFV soundtrack is bursting with variety, from incredible remixes to all-new standout tunes that expertly blend musical genres. A new podcast is coming your way SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Opening Theme (SFV Arcade Edition)0:16:58 – Theme of Laura (SFV)0:20:33 – Theme of Karin (SFV)0:23:50 – Theme of Rashid (SFV)0:32:24 – Temple of Ascension Alternative -Japan [...]2019-09-2000 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 154 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 4We examine seven years’ worth of incredible SFIV tunes, from the 2009 original and to its Ultra conclusion. Download now SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Volcanic Rim Stage (SFIV)0:17:07 – Theme of Guile (SFIV)0:20:19 – Theme of Sakura (SFIV)0:23:28 – Theme of Zangief (SFIV)0:29:30 – Overpass Stage – Tokyo (SFIV)0:32:48 – Morning Mist Bay Stage – Vietnam [...]2019-09-1900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 153 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 3A new generation of fighters appears, and with them comes an amazing assortment of jazz, dance, hip hop & industrial tunes. Get caught up with the entire Street Fighter III series! Let’s get it on now 54321 SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Third Strike (Infinite, 3rd Strike)0:17:42 – Player Select (New Generation)0:18:14 – Jazzy NYC Underground Edit [...]2019-09-1800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 152 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 2Street Fighter moves forward by stepping backwards… in time! Get ready for anime-infused tunes from Alpha 1 and 2, then the insane breakbeats of Alpha 3. Go for broke! SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Opening Theme (SF Alpha 2)0:18:41 – Character Select (Alpha, Alpha 2)0:19:40 – Nash Stage (Alpha, Alpha 2)0:21:39 – Adon Stage (Alpha, Alpha 2)0:23:51 [...]2019-09-1700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 151 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 1Here comes a new podcast, and it’s Rocktober in September – Rocktember, baby! Brace yourself for a series of street fightin’ tunes, starting with the arcade original and its world-famous sequel. Surprise! SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Theme (SFII: The World Warrior)0:07:26 – Birdie’s Theme (SF)0:09:10 – Bonus Stage 2 – Breaking Boards (SF)0:27:19 – [...]2019-09-1600 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 150 – Chrono ConclusionBefore we bow out for an indefinite hiatus, journey from 65 million BC to parallel dimensions in this Lavos-sized 150th episode. To far away times SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Presentiment / Chrono Trigger0:25:48 – Guardia Millennial Fair (CT)0:29:02 – Memories of Green (CT)0:32:54 – Wind Scene (CT)0:36:16 – Secret of the Forest (CT)0:48:58 – Battle [...]2019-09-1500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 149 – Contra Convo ContinuedA gritty trip to the year 4444 and a gorgeous retro revival are just two of the amazing OSTs we discuss in this second Contra conversation. Download now SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Venus (Shattered Soldier)0:17:39 – Fortress (Shattered Soldier)0:21:18 – Battle Train (Shattered Soldier)0:29:31 – Maximum Speed (Shattered Soldier)0:42:56 – Neo Contra (Neo Contra)0:46:49 – Safety [...]2019-08-0700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 148 – Contra ConvoGrab your Spread Guns and hoof it through an audio overload of amazing Contra tunes, from its arcade origins to the 16-bit technological marvels. Download Now 0:00:00 – Jungle Battle (Contra)0:17:56 – Maze Fortress 1 (Contra)0:19:34 – Maze Fortress 3D Boss (Contra)0:21:00 – Waterfall of Bloodshed (Contra)0:22:39 – Shivery Beat (Contra)0:34:52 – Thunder Landing (Super [...]2019-07-1700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 147 – Mortal Kombat KolloquyIt’s Kombat Time! Let’s look back on the first four games in this klassic fighting game franchise, from the gruesome arcade original to the polygonal MK4. Download Now SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – In The Beginning (MK1)0:22:44 – Hall (MK1)0:24:23 – Courtyard (MK1)0:27:10 – Warrior’s Shrine (MK1)0:30:19 – The Pit (MK1)0:46:00 – Prologue: The Battlefield (MKII)0:47:29 – [...]2019-05-0800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 146 – 2018 Year in ReviewOver TWO HOURS of unforgettable music and moments from 2018, including jams from Monster Hunter: World, Octopath Traveler, Tetris Effect, Gris, Celeste, Deltarune and much more! Download Now 0:00:00 – Tite Mites (Astro Bot Rescue Mission) 0:13:20 – First Steps (Celeste) 0:17:00 – Scattered and Lost (Celeste) 0:22:51 – Confronting Myself (Celeste) 0:33:24 – Savage [...]2019-04-1700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire AOTY 2018 – Bloodstained: Curse of the MoonOne of our favorite games of the year also happens to sport our favorite soundtrack of 2018! We sample a handful of tunes from this 8-bit homage while discussing the game’s themes, design and excellent use of new-game-plussery. Download Now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Opening 14:23 – Moonlight Temptation 17:43 – Frigid Hell 21:15 – [...]2018-12-2900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 145 – Fallout FocusOppressive ambiance abounds in this look at the early days of the Fallout series. Download Now 0:00:00 – “Maybe” (Fallout) 0:15:05 – Moribund World (Fallout) 0:18:11 – A Trader’s Life (Fallout) 0:22:11 – Second Chance (Fallout) 0:39:48 – Khans of the New California (Fallout) 0:43:10 – Metallic Monks (Fallout) 0:46:38 – Radiation Storm (Fallout) 0:50:32 [...]2018-11-1400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 144 – Sega Synthesis Vol 5Rock out to the monstrous melodies of Devilish and Alien 3 – two horror-themed Genesis titles that sport inhumanly good tunes! Download Now 00:00 – Clock Tower (Devilish) 09:41 – Graveyard (Devilish) 10:53 – Waterfalls (Devilish) 17:06 – Prairie (Devilish) 19:55 – Final Boss (Devilish) 29:50 – Main Theme (Alien 3) 32:48 – Stage 2 [...]2018-10-3100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 143 – Sega Synthesis Vol 4Rarely seen or heard outside Japan, Gleylancer and Star Cruiser boast some of the best space-faring tunes the Mega Drive had to offer. From ’80s-style montages to heartfelt ballads to synthy noir, both titles are a treat to behold. Download now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Story Start (Gleylancer) 0:11:56 – Asteroid Field (Gleylancer) 0:14:34 – [...]2018-10-2400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 142 – Sega Synthesis Vol 3Battle Lovecraftian horrors and hurl lightning from your fingertips in this adventurous episode celebrating El Viento and Alisia Dragoon! Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Opening Theme (El Viento) 0:12:50 – Main Theme (El Viento) 0:14:16 – Stage 1 NYC (El Viento) 0:15:57 – Intermission (El Viento) 0:23:53 – Stage 2 Park (El Viento) 0:26:27 [...]2018-10-1700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 141 – Sega Synthesis Vol 2A pair of anime gunslingers scream across the screen in this extra loud, extra rockin’ episode! We’re examining the upbeat energy of the Battle Mania series, which includes Trouble Shooter and its only-in-Japan sequel. Download now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Burning Heart (Battle Mania Daiginjou) 12:43 – Twilight Express (Battle Mania Daiginjou) 14:06 – Blue Sky [...]2018-10-1000 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 140 – Sega Synthesis Vol 1We’re kicking off a whole month of episodes devoted to the joy of FM Synthesis done right. This first foray into semi-obscure tunes includes Elemental Master and Panorama Cotton, two shmups that feature humanoid heroes and unbelievably good soundtracks! Download Now 00:00 – Dance of Flame (Elemental Master) 13:24 – Like the Wind (Elemental Master) [...]2018-10-0300 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 139 – Mystic Quest MemoriesThough it’s frequently called the worst Final Fantasy game of all time, or at least one of the weakest, we’re here to say THAT AIN’T SO! Not only is the game itself perfectly decent, the soundtrack is every bit as incredible as the proper numbered entries. Get ready for some heavy shreddin’ guitar! Download Now [...]2018-04-0400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 138 – Sunsoft TechRock out to three hard-hitting NES soundtracks powered by Naoki Kodaka and the talented team at Sunsoft. We’re diving into Gremlins 2, Fester’s Quest and Journey to Silius! Download Now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Stage 1 (Gremlins 2) 08:42 – Stage 3 (Gremlins 2) 10:26 – Stage 5 (Gremlins 2) 23:24 – Overworld (Fester’s Quest) [...]2018-02-2800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 137 – 2017 Year in ReviewWhile familiar faces continued their usual streak of excellence, there were loads of newcomers that provided some of the year’s best VGM. This hefty episode looks at a bit of everything, from recurring brands like Zelda, Sonic, Xenoblade and Ys, to fresh experiences like Horizon, Cuphead and Prey. Light spoilers ahead! Download now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 [...]2017-12-2000 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 136 – Shadowrun SessionsFirearms and fantasy collide in this early-90s cyberpunk RPG series. We begin with the SNES original and its Carpenter-meets-Smash-TV soundtrack, then listen to wildly different takes on the Genesis and Mega CD. Three platforms, three completely distinct games! Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Seattle 2050 (Shadowrun SNES) 0:12:54 – Morgue (SNES) 0:17:06 – Tenth Street [...]2017-07-0500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 135 – Taito Two-ferAs the NES began its march into obscurity, Taito released two solid titles that didn’t get their due attention for several years – Little Samson and Panic Restaurant. Both have great soundtracks, but they’re also nifty little games! Download now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Title Screen (Little Samson) 07:44 – Little Samson Theme (Little Samson) [...]2017-04-1200 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 134 – Donkey Kong 94One of the absolute greatest games of all time also sports a peppy, anxious soundtrack. Listen as we gush over this 1994 re-imagining of Nintendo’s oldest rivalry. Download Now   SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Title Screen 08:47 – Big City 11:00 – Desert 17:32 – Theme 2 19:08 – Theme 5 19:54 – Theme 6 [...]2017-03-2900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 133 – Blaster Master BonanzaNearly 30 years old, the Blaster Master series peaked on the NES and spent decades trying to recapture the magic. And part of that game’s success was the incredible soundtrack! Let’s listen to some classic jams and then explore the series’ Sega, PlayStation and Switch sequels. Download Now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Area 1 (Blaster [...]2017-03-1500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 132 – Zero Escape ExcellenceWe discuss the music and mind-bending madness behind 999, Virtue’s Last Reward and Zero Time Dilemma. Get ready for catchy dance tunes, light industrial clanging and trippy talks about time travel and morphic fields! Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Digital Root (999) 0:10:04 – Ternary Game (999) 0:15:15 – Extreme Extrication (999) 0:23:27 – [...]2017-02-2200 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 131 – Turok Turns TwentyThe Nintendo 64 didn’t have the third party support of the PlayStation, but Iguana’s Turok series ruled the FPS roost for the platform’s entire life cycle. The 1997 original turns 20 this month, so let’s examine the booming, epic scores of the four N64 hits. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Port of Adia (Seeds [...]2017-02-0800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 130 – Kirby ClassicsBefore he was made of yarn or a stylus-guided sphere, Kirby ruled the original Game Boy and starred in several console classics. This week we examine Kirby’s pre-2000 era, which includes bubbly tunes from Adventure, Super Star and all three Dream Land titles. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Green Greens (Dream Land) 0:09:35 – [...]2017-01-2500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 129 – Soul Blade CelebrationThe Soul Calibur series kicked off 20 years ago with Soul Blade, the PS1 home conversion of arcade hit Soul Edge. This episode we look at Edge and Blade, which have no fewer than THREE official soundtracks to explore. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – The Edge of Soul (Soul Blade) 0:13:02 – Epic Calling [...]2017-01-1100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 128 – 2016 Year in ReviewWhile there was plenty to dislike about 2016, at least we got several top-notch game soundtracks! Let’s listen to numerous examples of modern VGM excellence, from Doom to Furi to Watch Dogs 2. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Rip & Tear (Doom) 0:11:07 – At Doom’s Gate (Doom) 0:12:16 – Flesh & Metal (Doom) 0:18:52 [...]2016-12-2100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 127 – Shadow of ICOThe Last Guardian is FINALLY out, and its PS2 predecessors have cast a decade-long shadow over its development. Odds are LG will turn out fine, but as you’ll see from this selection of tunes from ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, it has some big shoes to fill! Download SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Castle in [...]2016-12-0700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 126 – SMTober Part FourOur final foray into the world of Shin Megami Tensei tackles the Devil Survivor sub series, then whirls through Last Bible, Jack Bros and Demi Kids before concluding the month with Tokyo Mirage Sessions. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Opening (Devil Survivor 2) 0:10:02 – Action (Devil Survivor) 0:12:57 – Battle Beat (Devil Survivor) [...]2016-10-2600 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 125 – SMTober Part ThreeWith the numbered SMT titles handled, it’s time to examine its Devil Summoner spinoff series, which begins on the Sega Saturn and extends all the way to the PS2. We also briefly discuss Strange Journey, the spinoff that was almost a proper mainline sequel. Download Now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Theme (SMT Devil Summoner: Raidou [...]2016-10-1900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 124 – SMTober Part TwoShin Megami Tensei grows up with two stylish sequels separated by a decade of real world time. We begin with PS2 demon-em-up SMT Nocturne, then jam out to incredibly moody tunes from 2013’s SMT IV. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title 2 (Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne) 0:11:10 – Large Map (SMT Nocturne) 0:13:27 – [...]2016-10-1200 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 123 – SMTober Part OneROCKTOBER RETURNS with a month of sinisiter Shin Megami Tensei tunes! We begin with a trio of Super Famicom titles that laid the groundwork for an entire series and its numerous spinoffs, yet never really left Japan. That’s SMT I, II and the lesser known If… Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Dream (Shin Megami [...]2016-10-0500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 122 – Tobal TunesEclectic, uplifting tunes from two nearly forgotten PS1 fighting games. The first fizzled despite a cool quest mode and FFVII demo, while the second never made it stateside – so now’s your chance to hear their exceptional soundtracks! Download now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Intro Cutscene (Tobal No 1) 10:18 – Cloud City (Tobal No [...]2016-09-2100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 121 – Crash CoursesThe Boundin’ Bandicoot turns 20 years old this month, so we’re looking back at his original PlayStation adventures. Thumping drums, twangy rock and tinkly xylophones provide a backdrop for this chart-topping trilogy. Download now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – N Sanity Beach (Crash Bandicoot) 0:12:57 – Hog Wild (Crash Bandicoot) 0:15:11 – Pinstripe (Crash Bandicoot) 0:17:21 [...]2016-09-0700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 120 – Star Fox SaluteWe take a tour through the first three Star Fox soundtracks and discuss the brand’s many unique selling points, from its muppet animal heroes to its gamey-orchestral jams. SNES and N64 tunes incoming! Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Main Theme (Star Fox) 0:18:25 – Emergency Call (Star Fox) 0:18:45 – Corneria (Star Fox) 0:25:21 [...]2016-08-1000 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 119 – Monster Hunter ManiaCelebrating over 10 years of incredible orchestral tunes, from the original PS2 title through the latest MH Generations. With guest Yuri Araujo! Download Now 0:00:00 – Main Theme (MH) 0:10:07 – Forest and Hills / Rathalos (MH) 0:11:46 – Yian Garuga (MH) 0:23:30 – Desert (MH Dos / Freedom 2 / Freedom Unite) 0:25:03 – [...]2016-07-1300 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 118 – Mario MadnessLook, we had to do a Super Mario episode at some point, and with Mario 64 turning 20 it seemed like a great time to look back on SMB1~64 and discuss its well-known (but still quite good) tunes. Download now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – File Select (Mario 64) 0:19:18 – Ground Theme (SMB2) 0:20:51 – [...]2016-06-2900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 117 – Sonic CD with Spencer NilsenOne great game, two great soundtracks. Composer Spencer Nilsen joins us to talk through both US and Japanese Sonic CD tunes, with emphasis on the “present day” tracks that anchor Sonic’s time-traveling adventure. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Sonic Boom (Short Version) 0:12:39 – Palmtree Panic (US) 0:14:28 – Palmtree Panic (JP) 0:20:33 – [...]2016-05-2500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 116 – Sega CD with Spencer NilsenThe composer of Batman Returns, Ecco the Dolphin and Spider-Man vs The Kingpin joins us LIVE to discuss the creation of three incredible Sega CD soundtracks. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Act 1 Driving (Batman Returns) 0:16:20 – Platforming Area (Batman Returns) 0:18:50 – Schreck’s Wonderland (Batman Returns) 0:21:42 – Act 2 Driving (Batman [...]2016-05-1100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 115 – Deus Ex DiscourseComposer Alexander Brandon joins us to talk about the 2000 sneak-em-up Deus Ex and its sequel, Invisible War. Cyberpunk spy tunes await! Download SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title (Deus Ex) 0:20:39 – UNATCO (Deus Ex) 0:22:46 – NYC Streets (Deus Ex) 0:25:02 – NYC Bar 2 (Deus Ex) 0:37:12 – Enemy Within (Deus Ex) 0:39:00 [...]2016-04-0600 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 114 – Batman BeatsTop composers from across Japan graced the Caped Crusader’s NES, SNES, Genesis and even Game Boy titles, cementing a VGM legacy that no other hero can touch. Listen along as we play amazing jams from 1990 and beyond. Download now 00:00 – Stage 1 (Batman NES) 07:07 – Stage 3 (Batman NES) 08:17 – [...]2016-03-2300 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 113 – Hyrule Hits Vol 3We complete our Zelda audio triforce by discussing Skyward Sword, Spirit Tracks and Link Between Worlds, plus touch on the newly released Twilight Princess HD. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Hyrule Field (Twilight Princess) 0:20:51 – Exploring the Sky (Skyward Sword) 0:24:10 – Lanaryu Desert (Skyward Sword) 0:27:58 – Ancient Automaton Koloktos Allegro (Skyward [...]2016-03-0900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 112 – Warcraft before WoWTen years before it became an MMO sensation, Warcraft was one of the most revered strategy series on the market. Part of its appeal was its thunderous yet listenable war tunes that mixed orchestral grandeur with videogamey toe-tapping goodness. Download Now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Orc Theme 2 (Tides of Darkness) 0:13:46 – Angelfire (Orcs [...]2016-02-2400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 111 – The Lost VikingsWhen you think about vikings, you don’t usually picture early 90s dance music. But composer Charles Deenan sure did, and used a mix of keyboards, guitars and beats to craft one of my favorite SNES soundtracks. Download Now Show Notes: 00:00 – Title Screen (Lost Vikings) 12:56 – Space Area (Lost Vikings) 14:55 – Egyptian [...]2016-02-1000 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 110 – More Mario RPGsAn all new assortment of upbeat, life-affirming tracks from Dream Team and Paper Jam, plus we return to the SNES original for a pair of 1996 gems. Infectious positivity you can’t resist! Download SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Ready for a New Adventure (Paper Jam) 0:07:33 – Mixed Up Scramble (Paper Jam) 0:10:29 – Let’s Fight [...]2016-01-2700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 109 – Magic Armageddon MusicWho coulda guessed an obscure shooter series would have incredible, blood pumping music? Oh, actually, guest Patrick Kulikowski knew, and brought tunes from all three Mahou Daisakusen games. Download now 0:00:00 – Saddle Horn (Kingdom Grand Prix) 0:06:52 – Sorcer Striker (Mahou Daisakusen) 0:10:00 – Rock The Accept (Mahou Daisakusen) 0:19:11 – Lead Departure (Kingdom [...]2016-01-1300 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire AOTY 2015 – UndertaleOur second Album of the Year award goes to Undertale, which lovingly combines the sounds of the NES and SNES with modern chiptunery. The result is a 100-track OST that can’t be missed – but be prepared for some light spoilers! Download now We all kind of agree that RPG battle music rules, right? Well, [...]2015-12-3000 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 108 – 2015 Year in ReviewA 90 minute look back at some of 2015’s best tracks, including songs from Ori and the Blind Forest, Bloodborne and Codename STEAM. Download now TRACK LIST 0:00:00 – Main Theme (Rocket League) 0:07:31 – Title Screen (Fast Racing Neo) 0:14:07 – RC Pro Am museum theme (Rare Replay) 0:15:09 – Cobra Triangle museum theme [...]2015-12-2300 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 107 – Talkin Tunes with Tommy TallaricoWe chat with the world-famous composer about Earthworm Jim, the early days of game music and how Video Games Live came to be, all while listening to choice tunes from his second Greatest Hits album. Download now 0:00:00 – Launch (PlayStation Demo Disc) 0:16:26 – Champion (Madden NFL 96) 0:17:31 – The Chosen (Skeleton Warriors) 0:19:36 [...]2015-12-0900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 106 – Ninja WarriorsIncredible synth jams from two overlooked katana-em-ups. There may only be two games to discuss, but holy crap get ready for sincere 80s awesomeness. Download now 0:00:00 – Daddy Mulk (The Ninja Warriors 87) 0:09:37 – Are You Lady (The Ninja Warriors 87) 0:11:59 – Japanese Smile (The Ninja Warriors 87) 0:21:49 – Motherless Children (The Ninja [...]2015-11-2500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 105 – Spyro SamplerPlatformer percussion from the man behind The Police. Like literally behind, since we’re talking about drummer and composer Stewart Copeland! Download Now 0:00:00 – Opening (Spyro the Dragon) 0:09:27 – Crystal Flight (Spyro the Dragon) 0:12:43 – Blowhard (Spyro the Dragon) 0:15:56 – Wild Flight (Spyro the Dragon) 0:22:37 – Twilight Harbor (Spyro the Dragon) [...]2015-11-1100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 104 – Rockmantober IVRocktober 2015 concludes with incredible MM10 jams, surprising tracks from Wily Wars and a trio of tunes from Mega Man and Bass. Download Now 0:00:00 – Title (MM10) 0:07:53 – Solar Man (MM10) 0:10:35 – Strike Man (MM10) 0:12:37 – Blade Man (MM10) 0:20:25 – Nitro Man (MM10) 0:22:48 – Wily 2 (MM10) 0:25:08 – [...]2015-10-2800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 103 – Rockmantober Part IIIWe travel from 1995 all the way to 2009 with this look at MM7, 8 and 9. SNES tunes, PSX dance grooves and modern-era chiptunes await. Download Now 0:00:00 – Title (MM7) 0:11:30 – Bass (MM7) 0:12:58 – Freeze Man (MM7) 0:15:21 – Shade Man (MM7) 0:22:32 – Wily 1 (MM7) 0:25:04 – Wily 2 [...]2015-10-2100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 102 – Rockmantober Part IIThe second NES trilogy keeps the mega music moving with amazing jams like Skull Man, Stone Man and Mr X Castle. Download Now 0:00:00 – Opening 2 (MM4) 0:10:50 – Ring Man (MM4) 0:12:17 – Bright Man (MM4) 0:13:36 – Dust Man (MM4) 0:23:27 – Dive Man (MM4) 0:25:12 – Skull Man (MM4) 0:26:56 – [...]2015-10-1400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 101 – Rockmantober Part IROCKTOBER 2015 kicks off with a deep dive into the first three Mega Man games. Download Now 0:00:00 – Opening and Title (MM2) 0:13:01 – Cut Man (MM1) 0:14:31 – Elec Man (MM1) 0:16:01 – Bomb Man (MM1) 0:22:42 – Fire Man (MM1) 0:23:47 – Wily 1 (MM1) 0:30:22 – Bubble Man (MM2) 0:31:40 – [...]2015-10-0700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 100 – The Best EverNumerous VGMpire guests share their favorite game tunes of all time as part of our milestone 100th episode. Download now 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Silver Surfer) 0:08:33 – Vane (Lunar: The Silver Star) 0:12:50 – First Step Towards War (Ys Book I) 0:17:02 – Level 1 (Section Z) 0:23:23 – Never More (Persona 4) 0:30:41 [...]2015-09-0900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 100 – The Best EverNumerous VGMpire guests share their favorite game tunes of all time as part of our milestone 100th episode. Download now 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Silver Surfer) 0:08:33 – Vane (Lunar: The Silver Star) 0:12:50 – First Step Towards War (Ys Book I) 0:17:02 – Level 1 (Section Z) 0:23:23 – Never More (Persona 4) 0:30:41 [...]2015-09-0900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 99 – Road Rash RulesThree classic bike-em-ups from the 16-bit days bring us one step closer to 100 episodes. Hope you like FM guitars! Download now 0:00:00 – Main Theme (Road Rash) 0:10:01 – Grass Valley (Road Rash) 0:14:37 – Pacific Coast (Road Rash) 0:18:01 – Redwood Forest (Road Rash) 0:25:21 – Hawaii (Road Rash 2) 0:31:19 – Vermont (Road Rash 2) 0:33:25 – Main Theme [...]2015-08-2600 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 98 – Pure PilotwingsAn hour of soul soothing tunes from three easygoing flight sims. Time to relax! Download now 00:00 – Title Screen (Pilotwings) 08:40 – Light Plane (Pilotwings) 10:25 – Skydiving (Pilotwings) 11:55 – Rocketbelt (Pilotwings) 16:40 – Hang Glider (Pilotwings) 18:18 – Helicopter (Pilotwings) 27:00 – Hang Glider (Pilotwings 64) 32:12 – Rocketbelt (Pilotwings 64) 36:02 [...]2015-08-1200 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 97 – Yo YoshiCelebrating 20 years of eggcellent tunes, all the way from the NES to the 3DS. Download now 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Yoshi’s Island) 0:09:48 – Flower Garden (Yoshi’s Island) 0:12:40 – Athletic (Yoshi’s Island) 0:14:50 – Overworld (Yoshi’s Island) 0:25:05 – Fortress (Yoshi’s Island) 0:27:10 – Underground (Yoshi’s Island) 0:28:55 – Bowser Battle (Yoshi’s Island) [...]2015-07-2200 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 96 – Grandia GreatnessFrom sweeping orchestral openings to hard rockin battle tunes, the Grandia series has something for everyone. Download now 0:00:00 – Theme of Grandia (Grandia) 0:11:25 – Town of Palm (Grandia) 0:14:53 – Snowy Laine Village (Grandia) 0:19:10 – Battle 3 (Grandia) 0:28:32 – Carbo (Grandia II) 0:33:16 – Dangerous Zone (Grandia II) 0:36:49 – Fight [...]2015-07-0800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 95 – Double Dragon DiatribeAn extensive look at the seminal beat em up series, including the NES originals, spin offs and Neon. Download now 0:00:00 – Double Dragon (Double Dragon) 0:14:02 – The Black Warriors Arrive (Double Dragon) 0:16:39 – Riot (Double Dragon) 0:18:04 – Woods (Double Dragon) 0:20:29 – Old Nemesis Willy (Double Dragon) 0:31:54 – Unleashing the [...]2015-06-2400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 94 – Toshinden TunesUnbelievably good tracks from two mid 90s brawlers. Buckle up! Download now 0:00:00 – Eiji’s Theme (Toshinden 2) 0:13:13 – Duke (Toshinden 2) 0:16:12 – Ellis (Tohshinden 2) 0:19:25 – Chaos (Toshinden 2) 0:29:29 – Rungo (Toshinden 2) 0:32:46 – Sofia (Toshinden 2) 0:35:47 – Mondo (Toshinden 2) 0:40:40 – Tracy (Toshinden 2) 0:43:48 – [...]2015-05-2700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 93 – Avengers AudioBe a hero and save America by listening to great tracks from two classic Avengers beat em ups. OK GO 00:00 – Title Theme (Captain America and the Avengers) 11:00 – Scene 1 (CAATA) 12:35 – Whirlwind and Ultron (CAATA) 13:54 – Almost Victorious 1 (CAATA) 21:01 – Target Town (CAATA) 22:50 – Giant Laser [...]2015-05-1300 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 92 – Monkey Ball MovesMove and groove to the upbeat tunes of Super Monkey Ball 1 and 2. Download now   00:00 – Title Screen (Super Monkey Ball) 07:04 – Jungle (SMB) 09:29 – Sky High (SMB) 11:44 – Monkey Mall (SMB) 20:02 – Monkey Billiards (SMB) 22:28 – Monkey Target (SMB) 25:21 – Storm (SMB) 34:38 – Under [...]2015-04-2900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 91 – Vectorman VibeTechie tunes from two late-blooming Genesis hits. A little bit of dance with a dash of chillaxin grooviness. Download now 00:00 – Title Screen (Vectorman) 05:23 – Terraport (Vectorman) 06:37 – Options Screen (Vectorman) 09:03 – Rock n Roller (Vectorman) 21:41 – Tidal Surge (Vectorman) 23:50 – Metalhead (Vectorman) 32:00 – Cave 2 (Vectorman 2) [...]2015-04-1500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 90 – Suikoden SerenadeA deep dive in the game that started it all, plus choice tracks from its first two sequels. Download now 0:00:00 – Transcending Love (Suikoden III) 0:12:37 – Beautiful Golden City (Suikoden) 0:14:43 – Into a World of Illusion (Suikoden) 0:16:32 – Theme of an Advancing Army (Suikoden) 0:25:02 – Theme of Narcissism (Suikoden) 0:27:49 [...]2015-04-0100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 89 – Vandal Hearts ValidationA full hour devoted to this semi-forgotten PS1 series. Download now 0:00:00 – Overture (Vandal Hearts 2) 0:11:41 – Warlock (Vandal Hearts) 0:13:18 – Bygone Days 2 (Vandal Hearts) 0:14:40 – Fortress (Vandal Hearts) 0:28:31 – Warfare on a Plain (Vandal Hearts 2) 0:30:22 – A Crisis (Vandal Hearts 2) 0:33:10 – The Powerless People [...]2015-03-1800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 88 – Bomberman Beats Vol 1Blast through the first 15 years of Hudson history with this look back at the Bomberman brand. Download now 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Super Bomberman) 0:09:07 – Battle Menu (Super Bomberman) 0:09:39 – Battle Mode (Super Bomberman) 0:10:29 – Level 1 (Super Bomberman) 0:12:04 – Level 3 (Super Bomberman) 0:17:06 – BGM 5 (Super Bomberman [...]2015-03-0400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 87 – Hyrule Hits Vol 2A second look at the Legend of Zelda takes us from Majora to Twilight Princess, highlighting all kinds of great tracks along the way. Download here 0:00:00 – Termina Field (Majora’s Mask) 0:13:03 – Last Day (Majora’s Mask) 0:15:09 – Astral Observatory (Majora’s Mask) 0:16:32 – Inside Rockvale Temple (Majora’s Mask) 0:31:28 – Title Screen [...]2015-02-1800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 86 – Dragon RiotSo few know the majesty of TurboDuo titans Dragon Slayer and Riot Zone. Incredible soundtracks await! Download Now 0:00:00 – Overworld (Dragon Slayer) 0:08:48 – Thieves’ Hideout (Dragon Slayer) 0:12:54 – Battle Theme (Dragon Slayer) 0:16:46 – Town Theme (Dragon Slayer) 0:24:55 – Sailing (Dragon Slayer) 0:25:40 – Flying (Dragon Slayer) 0:28:35 – Boss Battle [...]2015-02-0400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 85 – Combat CarsTwisted Metal and Extreme G lead a gas guzzlin episode centered around cars that battle for more than the checkered flag. Download now 0:00:00 – Theme (Twisted Metal) 0:11:52 – Quake Zone Rumble (Twisted Metal 2) 0:14:52 – Monumental Disaster (Twisted Metal 2) 0:23:55 – Field of Screams (Twisted Metal 2) 0:26:57 – Theme (Twisted [...]2015-01-2100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 84 – Musical MenusA salute to menu music, shop songs and other oft ignored tunes from consoles and handhelds. Download now 00:00 – GameCube demo disc 05:38 – Initial Setup (PS Vita) 09:02 – Home Screen (PS Vita) 10:49 – Shop (PS Vita) 27:30 – Shop 2014 (Wii U) 29:08 – Shop Summer 2014 (Wii U) 36:52 – [...]2015-01-0700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire AOTY 2014 – DKC Tropical FreezeOur first ever Album of the Year award goes to David Wise’s stunning Tropical Freeze OST. Its varied set list, consistent quality and overall VGM-ness makes it the best video game soundtrack of the year. Discuss! Download As you may have heard in the Year in Review episode, there was some stiff competition in 2014. [...]2014-12-2100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 83 – 2014 Year in ReviewOur biggest episode to date tackles a number of quality tunes from 2014, including Velocity 2X, Bravely Default, Shovel Knight and much more. Download now 0:00:00 – Theme (Fantasy Life) 0:08:12 – City at Night (Fantasy Life) 0:10:14 – Outdoors at Night (Fantasy Life) 0:12:02 – Cheerful Tavern (Fantasy Life) 0:20:36 – Temple of Crota [...]2014-12-1700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 82 – Remembering RomanceReunite a war torn China with 20 years of great SRPG tunes, including tracks from Romance of the Three Kingdoms II, III, IV and more. Download now 0:00:00 – Title Theme (Romance of the Three Kingdoms V PC) 0:22:19 – Opening Scene (RTK II) 0:23:34 – War in the Kounan (RTK II) 0:24:29 – Unification [...]2014-11-1900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 81 – Pokemonth SpinoffsWith the main games out of the way, we now take a quick trip through the world of Pokemon spinoffs. Download now 0:00:00 – Title Theme (Colosseum) 0:07:14 – Cypher Peon Battle (Colosseum) 0:09:56 – Miror Bs Groove (Colosseum) 0:16:56 – Battle Now (XD) 0:19:17 – Miror B Theme (XD) 0:21:14 – Dark Lugia Theme [...]2014-10-2900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 80 – Pokemonth 3DSInto the modern Poke-era with choice jams from Black and White 2, plus X and Y! Download now 0:00:00 – Title Screen (XY) 0:13:16 – Battle Champion Iris (BW2) 0:16:40 – Battle Colress (BW2) 0:18:44 – Battle Ghetsis (BW2) 0:24:50 – Aspertia City (BW2) 0:27:33 – Driftveil City (BW2) 0:28:59 – Nimbasa Gym (BW2) 0:44:45 [...]2014-10-2200 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 79 – Pokemonth DSGet ready for a 90 minute dosage of Super Effective tunes from the DS days, featuring Diamond, Pearl, Black, White and HeartGold SoulSilver. Download now 0:00:00 – Opening Movie (DPP) 0:21:34 – Battle vs Trainer (DPP) 0:23:15 – Battle vs Team Galactic (DPP) 0:24:31 – Battle vs Diagla Palkia (DPP) 0:35:55 – Oreburgh Mine (DPP) [...]2014-10-1600 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 78 – Pokemonth GBARocktober moves ahead into Pokemon’s Game Boy Advance days, including Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen. Download now 00:00 – Title Screen (RSE) 15:42 – Dive (RSE) 17:35 – Route 120 (RSE) 19:04 – Mt Chimney (RSE) 27:59 – Battle vs Trainer (RSE) 30:16 – Battle vs Team Aqua and Magma (RSE) 32:46 – Battle [...]2014-10-0800 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 77 – Pokemonth GBRocktober returns with a barrage of Pokemusic from the Game Boy days, including Red, Blue, Gold and Silver. Download now 00:00 – Opening (RBY) 14:16 – Vermillion City (RBY) 15:14 – Slyph Co (RBY) 16:29 – Lavender Town (RBY) 28:15 – Battle vs Wild Pokemon (RBY) 29:39 – Battle vs Trainer (RBY) 31:18 – Battle [...]2014-10-0100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 76 – Hits and HomicidesComposer Masafumi Takada brings anti-heroes and hitmen to life with OSTs like Danganronpa, God Hand and Killer7. Download now 0:00:00 – DANGANRONPA (Danganronpa) 0:09:52 – Election Plot (Killer7) 0:14:49 – American Diplomacy (Killer7) 0:17:23 – Postgasse (Killer7) 0:20:30 – Rave On (Killer7) 0:29:25 – Gene’s Rock-a-Bye (God Hand) 0:32:21 – Old Hand (God Hand) 0:36:23 [...]2014-09-1000 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 75 – Fiddlin with the FamicomFive great examples of composers using custom chips to enhance the Famicom’s musical capabilities, including Lagrange Point and Megami Tensei II. With special guest Tim Turi! Download now 0:00:00 – Beginning (Akumajou Densetsu) 0:10:37 – City of Birthday (Lagrange Point) 0:12:47 – Looking for Promised Land (Lagrange Point) 0:14:29 – Warriors of Sorrow (Lagrange Point) [...]2014-08-2700 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 74 – Golden TraxAdventurous tunes await those who dare to don phones of the head and pay tribute to Sega’s long lost axe ’em up series. Download now 0:00:00 – Turtle Village (Golden Axe) 0:07:02 – Fiend’s Path (Golden Axe) 0:11:49 – Battlefield (Golden Axe) 0:20:20 – Ravaged Village (GA 2) 0:22:05 – Boss 4 through 6 (GA2) [...]2014-08-1400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 73 – DDRchiveFrom DDR to Beatmania to Guitar Freaks and more, we sift through hundreds of BPMs to find the top Bemani tracks. Download now 0:00:00 – Butterfly (smile dk) 0:13:11 – Paranoia Rebirth (190) 0:14:50 – Hysteria (Naoki 190) 0:16:25 – Wild Rush (123) 0:23:31 – In the Navy (Captain Jack) 0:25:08 – Grandale Remix (Captain [...]2014-07-2300 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 72 – Movie ManiaMovie games used to suck, but their soundtracks sure didn’t! We take a look at NES and SNES tie ins that defied the odds. Download now 0:00:00 – Main Theme (Super Star Wars) 0:06:56 – Imperial March (Super Empire Strikes Back) 0:09:03 – Theme of the Jedi (Super Return of the Jedi) 0:15:46 – Truck [...]2014-07-0900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire 71 – 20 Years of Breath of FireCelebrate 20 years of Breath of Fire with this series-spanning tribute to swords n sorcery. Download now2014-06-2500 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 70 – Indie Game Music Showcase 2Another look at amazing OSTs from the indie space, including Escape Goat, Bastion and Luftrausers. Download now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Entryway (Escape Goat) 0:07:29 – Wishes and Truth (Escape Goat) 0:09:56 – Restoration (Escape Goat 2) 0:15:49 – Hydrogen (Hotline Miami) 0:17:34 – Knock Knock (Hotline Miami) 0:24:53 – Main Theme (Luftrausers) 0:29:08 – [...]2014-06-0400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 69 – Go Go GodzillaWho woulda thought a walking atomic horror would inspire such great game music? Download now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Godzilla (Battle Legends) 0:09:20 – Moguera (Monster of Monsters) 0:10:03 – Gigan (Monster of Monsters) 0:12:05 – Mechagodzilla (Monster of Monsters) 0:17:12 – Earth (Monster of Monsters) 0:18:55 – Mars (Monster of Monsters) 0:20:06 – Planet [...]2014-05-1400 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 68 – Amazing X-MenAn X-ellent assortment of mutant melodies, plus a few jams from their 1992 Spidey crossover. Download now 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Spider-Man and the X-Men) 0:06:33 – Gambit (Spider-Man and the X-Men) 0:11:40 – Spider-Man (Spider-Man and the X-Men) 0:21:46 – Title Screen (Wolverine) 0:22:47 – BGM2 (Wolverine) 0:32:20 – Title Screen (X-Men) 0:33:31 – [...]2014-04-3000 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 67 – Jam Theft AutoEXPLICIT SHOW – Before they were modern mixtapes, GTA games showcased some great lesser known acts. Listen and discover new bands that may have passed you by. Download now and keep the kiddies away SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Joyride (GTA) 0:08:28 – Four Lettered Love (GTA) 0:12:07 – Ballad of Chapped Lips Calquhoun (GTA) 0:15:13 [...]2014-04-1600 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 66 – Fun with FamicomA special tribute to launch era Famicom titles, as heard on this new album from Nintendo. Download now2014-04-0200 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Special – Avenue of FuryThink you know your beat em ups? This special episode highlights an unknown gem from the past. Download now2014-04-0100 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 65 – Best of MGSA solid sampling of songs from modern day Metal Gear. Download now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Old Snake (MGS4) 0:09:31 – VR Training (MGS) 0:12:06 – Duel 1 (MGS) 0:19:10 – Main Theme (MGS Twin Snakes) 0:26:58 – Metal Gear Solid Main Theme Remix (MGS2) 0:30:45 – Fortune (MGS2) 0:41:36 – Snake Eater (MGS3) 0:44:48 [...]2014-03-1900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 64 – Blast Corps GeminiCelebrating Episode 64 with a look at two terrific gems from Rare. Download now 0:00:00 – Title (Jet Force Gemini) 0:12:18 – Character Select (Jet Force Gemini) 0:14:02 – Asteroid (Jet Force Gemini) 0:18:01 – Goldwood (Jet Force Gemini) 0:30:40 – Title (Blast Corps) 0:33:06 – Angel City (Blast Corps) 0:36:04 – Sleek Streets (Blast [...]2014-02-2600 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 63 – Mystical Music Starring GoemonThis look at the Mystical Ninja series summarizes over 30 years of historical hi jinks, from the arcade to the N64. Download Now 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Legend of the Mystical Ninja) 0:07:46 – Area 1 (Mr Goemon) 0:09:06 – Theme 1 (Ganbare Goemon) 0:10:19 – Theme 2 (Ganbare Goemon) 0:14:20 – Theme 1 (Ganbare [...]2014-02-1200 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 62 – Persona PicksA quick tour through the PS1 days, then a plethora of Persona PS2 picks. Reach out to the truth 0:00:00 – Dream of Butterfly (SMT Persona) 0:12:23 – Police Station Dungeon (Revelations Persona) 0:15:11 – Normal Battle (Revelations Persona) 0:21:27 – BIKINI LINE (Persona 2) 0:22:48 – Map 2 (Persona 2) 0:33:47 – Memories of [...]2014-01-2900 minVGMpireVGMpireVGMpire Episode 61 – UmRapper PalammyKick, punch, snip, trim, slurp, suck, rock and jive with this tribute to Parappa and Lammy. Now put these kids to sleep will ya SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Opening (Parappa the Rapper) 0:08:19 – Chop Chop Master Onion (Parappa the Rapper) 0:10:46 – Instructor Mooselini (Parappa the Rapper) 0:12:49 – Prince Fleaswallow (Parappa the Rapper) [...]2014-01-1500 min