Octet

By Noel & Nathan M

Octet is about the sound of video games. Join Nathan and Noel as they talk about the music, effects, and ambiance of the new triple-A releases and the retro classics.

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Octet episodes:

March 12, 2024Helldivers 2
Managed democracy isn't going to spread itself! Helldivers 2 came out swinging and we hopped into the fray. How much is this game's sound contributing to the humor that has helped make this game popular? Suit up with us and see!

Minor Updates:
Djo - Roddy
STRFKR - Always / Never

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39min
February 26, 2024Elden Ring
Elden Ring's first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, was just announced so in this episode we revisit the critically acclaimed gauntlet of a game. FromSoftworks doesn't shy away from some bizarre artistic choices, and that seems to hold for music and sound as well! "Arise now, ye Tarnished...."

Minor Updates:
Unicorn Overlord
Song Exploder: Hans Zimmer

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42min
February 13, 2024Palworld
_Palworld_ has been a focal point for numerous discussions on art, copyright, and AI. The music and sound of the game hasn't been discussed to the same degree, so we jumped in!

Minor Updates:
NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 [the end of data]
"Huggin & Kissin (Acoustic)" - Big Black Delta

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45min
January 29, 2024Fortnight Festival
In 2021, Epic acquired Harmonix, the studio originally behind Guitar Hero and Rockband. We are seeing the first signs of the the hegemonized team via the new "Festival" game mode in Fortnight and its... an interesting iteration.

Minor Updates:
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Nothing to Declare - MGMT

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40min
January 16, 2024Hi-Fi Rush
We talked about this game at length in our last episode, and we decided it had earned its own. _Hi-Fi Rush_ Is full of life, energy, and pop-rock. In this episode we discuss the nature of rhythm games and the satisfaction of the "flow state!"

Minor Updates:
Olivia Rorigo - Guts
Throne and Liberty

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49min
December 18, 2023 The Octys | 2023
Its time to honor the ear-worms and pick the polyphony.... ladies and gentlemen... welcome to the first annual Octy Awards! This week, we rank the year's games in two similar but distinct categories, "Best Score/Soundtrack" and "Best Sound Design." There were many strong contenders, but someone has to come out on top! Join us as we hash it out!

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50min
December 05, 2023Alan Wake 2
The eponymous character of our latest installment is an author whose main work's eponymous character is portrayed by an actor named Sam Lake. This man is also the likeness for the character of the same name in the game's reality and is the creative director at Remedy Entertainment (the studio) in the real world.... or something like that. Its Alan Wake 2!

Minor Updates:
Lethal Company
Xanadu Next

Credits:
Lonely Skittles - Alan Wake 2 - Combat
Dan Allen Gaming - The Old Guards of Asgard, Herald of Darkness
Cad5150 - Coffe World Walkthrough
Cad5150 - Caldera Street Station
Dan Allen Gaming - Old Gods of Asgard Concert

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46min
November 20, 2023Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Is the divergent pronunciation of "Bros." in the title of the "Super Mario" franchise the focus of this episode? No. Should it be? Probably not! This week we are jumping into Super Mario Bros. Wonder and its vivid auditory ascetic.

Minor Updates:
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
1989 (Taylor's Version)

Credits:
Yoshi's VGM Super Mario Bros. Wonder OST
Trophygamers - Jump Jump Jump
Trophygamers - Break Time Bouncy Tunes
Mootacoo - All That Is Gold (Dwarven Mining Song)

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46min
October 23, 2023Resident Evil
What is it?! The original Resident Evil and it's 2002 remake! For better or worse, this game created some standards for the genre and left us with some unforgettable hallmarks. This classic's relationship with sound is interesting, from its camera to what the team was trying to achieve with sound design and score.

Minor Updates:
Station to Station
Midnight Mass (soundtrack)

Credits:
Yawn Boss Battle
Voice Acting Horror

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42min
October 09, 2023Cocoon
Can "atmospheric" be a genre? This week we are unwrapping Cocoon! The first title by Geometric Interactive, this game brings a lot from its founders' past work (Limbo, Inside), but there are additional layers here as well. Come give it a listen with us!

Minor Updates:
Phasmophobia
Last Epoch

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41min

FAQs about Octet:

How many episodes does Octet have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.