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  • Episode 24: Metal Gear Memories with Gene from Pixelated Audio
    Gene, cohost of Pixelated Audio, contacted The VGMbassy in late 2018 with the desire to visit the Metal Gear Solid series of games on the podcast. Ed, having very little experience with Hideo Kojima’s masterworks, was anxious about doing a show featuring something he knew so little about, but also excited to finally make some sense of the games’ complex characters and storylines. What ensued was not only an entertaining look at the world of MGS and a collection of incredible pieces of music, but a tribute to Gene’s dear friend Jared who passed away shortly after the show was recorded. Jared introduced Gene to the Metal Gear series, and you’ll hear several stories about the two friends bonding over Snake’s adventures. The VGMbassy offers sincere condolences to Gene, Jared’s family, and his friends, and we hope this show helps his memory live on.
    For more of Gene and in-depth looks at game soundtracks and composers, listen to Pixelated Audio, one of our favorite VGM podcasts!
    Link to ∑3245’s Steam Workshop page for hard-to-find MGS music and more:
    https://steamcommunity.com/id/E3245/myworkshopfiles/?appid=268500
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Shoryukenny!, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John “Mixxmaster” Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Jordan Werme, Cameron Werme, Kung Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger.
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    1 – “Jungle Theme” from Metal Gear (FC, 1987) Composed by Iku Mizutani and Kazuki Muraoka
    2 – “Wavelet” from Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (MSX2, 1990) Composed by Yuko Kurahashi

    3 – “Tears: Conversation Demo (Gray Fox)” from Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (MSX2, 1990) Composed by Yuko Kurahashi, Masahiro Ikariko, Mutsuhiko Izumi, Kazuhiko Uehara, Tomoya Tomita, Yuji Takenouchi, and Tsuyoshi Sekito
    4 – “Warhead Storage” from Metal Gear Solid (PS1, 1998) Composed by David Downes, Gigi Meroni, Hiroyuki Togo, Jeon Myung Lee, Kazuki Muraoka, Rika Muranaka, Takanari Ishiyama, and Tappy Iwase
    5 – “Duel” from Metal Gear Solid (PS1, 1998) Composed by David Downes, Gigi Meroni, Hiroyuki Togo, Jeon Myung Lee, Kazuki Muraoka, Rika Muranaka, Takanari Ishiyama, and Tappy Iwase
    6 – “Main Theme” from Metal Gear Solid 2 (PS2, 2001) Composed by Tappi Iwase and arranged by Harry Gregson-Williams
    7 – “Twilight Sniping” from Metal Gear Solid 2 (PS2, 2001) Composed by Norihiko Hibino
    8 – “Healing Radio – Sea Breeze” from Metal Gear Solid 3:...
    2 hr 25 min
  • Episode 23: Marble Games with Logan

    Ed's son Logan returns to the show to cover the history of rolling digital balls through dangerous mazes.

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 23: Marble Games with Logan
    Feeling like you’ve lost your marbles? You can find them all on today’s episode of The VGMbassy. From Marble Madness on the NES to Marble It Up! on the Switch, this show covers the history of rolling digital balls through dangerous mazes. Ed’s youngest son Logan has picked out some of his favorite music from these games, and explains what makes marble games so dang fun!
    Solovox: http://solovox.com/
    stevia sphere: https://steviasphere.bandcamp.com/
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John “Mixxmaster” Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Jordan Werme, Cameron Werme, Kung Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger.
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    1 – “Ultimate” from Marble Madness (NES, 1988) Composed by Hal Cannon and Brad Fuller, arranged by Chris Stamper and David Wise
    2 – “Monkey Target” from Super Monkey Ball 2 (GC, PS2, 2002) Composed by Hidenori Shoji

    3 – “Manchester Moon” from Mojo! (PS2, Xbox, 2003) Composed by Phil Garrod, Reed Hayes, and Scott P. Schreer
    4 – “Classic Vibe” from Marble Blast Gold (Linux, Mac, Windows, 2003) Composed by Timothy Steven Clarke
    5 – “World 6: Golvis’ UFO” from Pac ‘n Roll (DS, 2005) Composed by Etsuo Ishii and Yoshinori Kawamoto
    6 – “Space 3” from Kororinpa: Marble Mania (Wii, 2006) Composed by Minako Adachi
    7 – “Heat Haze” from Marble Saga: Kororinpa (Wii, 2009) Composed by Hironobu Yahata

    8 – “Towers of Eden” from Rock of Ages II: Bigger & Boulder (PC, 2017) Composed by Patricio Meneses (based on Dmitri Shostakovich’s Waltz no. 2)
    9 – “Fastball” from Marble it Up! (Switch, PC, 2018) Composed by Solovox
    10 – “Floating on the Water” from Marble Skies (PC, Mac, 2018) Composed by Stevia Sphere
     
    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 22: GBA Roulette with Emily

    Emily stops by the Embassy with a great idea: randomized game music in the spirit of her new podcast, Sound Test Roulette.

    The post Episode 22: GBA Roulette with Emily appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

    2 hr 26 min
  • Episode 22: GBA Roulette with Emily
    Always bet on the GBA! Today, VGMbassador Emily stops by the Embassy with a great idea: randomized Game Boy Advance music in the spirit of her new podcast, Sound Test Roulette. The results are quite impressive, to say the least. In the process, the VGMbassy undergoes a slight redecoration, Emily gets flashbacks to our previous Ecco the Dolphin episode, and Ed learns to appreciate the finer points of casino life. Listen in as they spin that VGM wheel!
    Check out Emily’s Podcast, Sound Test Roulette, at http://www.soundtestroulette.com/
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John “Mixxmaster” Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Jordan Werme, Cameron Werme, Kung Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger.
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    1 – “Exceedingly Near, in a World Endlessly Far” from Super Robot Wars A (2001) Composed by Akihiro Juuichiy and Takako Ochiai
    2 – “Credits” from Wing Commander: Prophecy (2003) Composed by Vanni Miele

    3 – “Space Theme 2” from Turbo Turtle Adventure (2002) Composed by Carl Larsson
    4 – “Record of the Yggdra War” from Yggdra Union: We’ll Never Fight Alone (2006) Composed by Minako Adachi, Shigeki Hayashi, Kiyoto Ōtani, Nobuo Kiyota, and Kyōko Nakamura
    5 – “World 4: Desert Island” from Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: Kaznapped! (2005) Composed by Tomoyoshi Sato
    6 – “Mode Select” from GT Advance Championship Racing (2001) Composed by Hirofumi Sano
    7 – “Battle BGM” from Tactics Ogre Gaiden: The Knight of Lodis (2001) Composed by Masaharu Iwata and Hitoshi Sakimoto

    8 –  “BGM 08” from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2003) Composed by Xu Jin
    9 – “BGM 01” from Lode Runner (2003) Composed by Yasuhiko Sakaida
    10 – “BGM 14” from Disney’s Party (2003) Composed by an Unknown Artist
    11 – “Final Battle” from Elemix! (2003) Composed by Makoto Iida
    12 – “Let’s Meet Dr. Minchi” from Metal Max 2 Kai (2003) Composed by Satoshi Kadokura, Emi Shimizu, Seiichi Hamada, Takafumi Mirua, and Seiji Yamanaka
    13 – “Them Filthy Thieves” from Slime MoriMori Dragon Quest: Shougeki no Shippo Dan (2003) Composed by Kouichi Sugiyama, Ryoue Takagi
    14 – “BGM 06” from Shin Kisekae Monogatari (2003) Composed by Tsukasa Tawada
    Outro – “BGM #14” from Shin Kisekae Monogatari (2003) Composed by Tsukasa Tawada
    2 hr 26 min
  • Episode 21: Novastorm with The Diad
    Today, your plucky Prime VGMinister Ed is joined by friend and podcaster The Diad. Their Mission: to listen to a mystery soundtrack sent in by Patreon patron Scott McElhone and create theories about what they’re listening to based on only the music. Today’s soundtrack is a long one, but it’s also very unique, very good, and extremely eclectic. At the end of the show, all will be revealed, and we’ll find out why Scott chose this game. Strap in and enjoy the ride!
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the brand new VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Cameron Werme, Carlos, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger. 
    2 hr 44 min
  • Episode 20: Bizarre Games with Great Tunes with Justin from XVGM Radio
    On today’s hilarious crossover episode, Justin from XVGM Radio joins Ed to check out some games with bizarre and comical names! These games were hand-picked by Ed and the VGMbassy community because of their amazing soundtracks, so you’re in for a treat with this one. Enjoy!
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the brand new VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Ben “The Diad” Dishman, John Jekel, Chris Steenerson, Cameron Werme, Carlos, Scott McElhone, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger. 
    1 hr 12 min

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