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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Octet episodes:

September 25, 2023Cyberpunk 2077
Night City is back on the map! Cyberpunk's first expansion, Phantom Liberty, just dropped so we are jacking back into the digital dystopia and turning it up. Will we be able to outrun the corpos, or will this hectic soundscape burn us out?

Minor Updates:
Chants of Sennaar
Heroes: A Video Game Symphony
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44min
September 11, 2023Starfield
Its a field full of stars! Bethesda's first new IP in a long time is finally here. People seem to have lots of opinions on this game, but its hard to deny that it has has a unique style and soundscape. Power up that grav-drive and jump into starfield with us!

Show Notes:
Into the Starfield - Ep 3: The Sound of Adventure
Ghost Bear

Minor Updates:
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Original Soundtrack
WoW Classic

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45min
August 28, 2023The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (2023 video game) is the latest major release in the emergent "asymmetrical survivor horror" genre. Join us as we dissect the game's relationship with sound, both in gameplay and the ascetic it strives for.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Marvel Snap

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44min
August 14, 2023Baldur's Gate III
Baldur's Gate III arrives a mere 21 years after its predecessor! Larian Studios' entry into the franchise might just be a GOTY contender. But how does it sound?

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Princess Mononoke - Departure to the West
Disco Elysium

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44min
July 31, 2023Remnant 2
Remnant 2 (Or is it "II"?) has finally arrived! The follow up to the cult hit Remnant: From the Ashes has finally made it into our steam library and we are eager to explore this intricate, eclectic world. Join us for a song, Paxultek.

Minor Updates:
Oppenheimer
"Kamikaze" - Carly Rae Jepsen

Credits:
Kaeula's Shadow Boss Fight

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39min
July 17, 2023Hunt: Showdown
This week, we are wading through Crytek's Hunt: Showdown. A shooter set in 1895 is rife for some immersive design, and the bayou in which this game is set is the perfect backdrop. Noel gives an overview of the pivotal role of sound in this competitive game.

Minor Updates:
Ghost Trick (theme)
"Boyhood" - The Japanese House

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41min
July 03, 2023Final Fantasy XVI
We pick the pace back up this week with an action game! The latest Final Fantasy installment is here, and it continues the series' reverent relationship with music. Nathan catches us up on what this game takes from its predecessors and how it changes things up.

Minor Updates:
The Fellowship Leaves Rivendell
Diablo IV Music Behind the Scenes

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44min
June 19, 2023Amnesia: The Bunker
We are breaking away from the AAA releases this week and instead diving into the darker recesses of video games... Frictional Games' Amnesia series has always been one of our favorites, and this week we cover the latest installment, The Bunker!

Minor Updates:
Nudista Mundial '89
Diablo IV OST

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41min
June 05, 2023Diablo IV
Stay a while, and listen! This week, we delve into the depths of music and sound in the Diablo athenaeum and Diablo IV's place within it.

Links from the show:
The Music of Tristram Village is a Classic for a Reason - 8-bit Music Theory

Minor Updates:
Taiko no Tatsujin
Prophecy of the Dragon - The Voidz

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44min
May 23, 2023The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Everyone is talking about it, and so are we! This week, we kick things off by delving into Tears of the Kingdom. We cover the iconic music of the Zelda games, their sound effects, and the recent entries' departure from the conventions of the series.

Links from the show:
"Invisible" Sound Design in Breath of the Wild - Scruffy

Minor Updates:
Sable, "Glider" - Japanese Breakfast
The Case of the Golden Idol

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44min

FAQs about Octet:

How many episodes does Octet have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.