Who doesn’t play video games?  While you’re rescuing princess, flinging birds, and shooting bad guys how much attention do you pay to the music in the game?

We highlight 5 amazing video game albums that you must get.

 

5 Amazing Video Game Albums

#5 Video Games Live Level 2 by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (Affiliate Link)

Mario Solo Piano Medley

The Legend of Zelda Suite

Megaman Montage

Warcraft Montage

#4 The Advantage by The Advantage (Affiliate Link)

Mario 3 Underworld

Goonies 2

Bionic Commando P.O.W. Camp

Super Mario Bros. 2 Underworld

#3 The Greatest Video Game Music by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (Affiliate Link)

Angry Birds Main Theme

World of Warcraft Season of War

Tetris Theme

#2 Super Mario History 1985-2010 by Koji Kondo (Affiliate Link)

Super Mario Bros Ground Theme

Super Mario Bros 3 Athletic Theme

Super Mario Bros 2 Ground Theme

Super Mario Sunshine Delfino Plaza

#1 Final Fantasy VII original Sound Track by Nobuo Uematsu  (Affiliate Link) (the 111 track, 5.9hr long version is ideal)

Prelude

Honeybee Manor

Still More Fighting

Waltz De Chocobo

J-E-N-O-V-A

Continue?

Opening Bombing Mission

Honorable Mention:

Video Games Live Level 1 by Slovak National Symphony Orchestra

Warcraft Suite

Civilization IV Medley

Kingdom Hearts

Medal of Honor

Geeks Explicitly is on VACATION January 19, 2013-February 14, 2013 so Jonathan can pack and move into his new home.

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Did we miss the boat?  Is there an album that you know to be full of great video game music?  Tell us by e-mailing [email protected] or leaving a comment on this post.

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