After a brief two week hiatus (see: epic computer failure) Radio Free Gamer is back and ready to roll with some great FREE video game music!
This week on Radio Free Gamer we will feature several video game music communities which you NEED to know about but DON'T. Not your fault, but that's why I'm here! If you want to learn about some great new sources of video game music then don't miss out, I promise not to disappoint. As always, the show airs live at 7PM EST only on 8bitx.com, with the podcast updated on the weekend!
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This week on Radio Free Gamer we will feature several video game music communities which you NEED to know about but DON'T. Not your fault, but that's why I'm here! If you want to learn about some great new sources of video game music then don't miss out, I promise not to disappoint. As always, the show airs live at 7PM EST only on 8bitx.com, with the podcast updated on the weekend!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
No Live Show This Week, but Here's the Win and Fail!
Hey all. Sorry to inform you that my poor 5-year old compy's last act was to post last week's episode onto the podcast. I'm in the middle of building a sweet new one, but I couldn't get everything running in time to do this week's show. I'll try to put something together over the weekend to post on the podcast, but right now I don't have a computer with which to do the live show (I'm updating from my work compy, in case you were wondering).
If you were interested, my win of the week would undoubtedly have to be Batman: Arkham Asylum. I've only played the demo, but even that was very impressive. The stealth gameplay reminded me of Metal Gear Solid, particularly the "detective vision" (a more useful version of the Solid Eye). The melee combat is very simple and is built around swift attacks and massive counters, reminiscent of Assasin's Creed. Gotham's best and worst are all here, many voiced by their actors from the fantastic 90's cartoon, Batman: The Animated Series (Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, etc.). Tie it all up in a beautiful(ly creepy) Arkham Asylum running on the same graphics engine that built Gears of War, and you have a sure winner!
My fail of the week goes to Little Big Planet for the PSP. This week at Gamescom (the European video game conference, which I was going to compare to our E3 but don't have the nerve to do so as not nearly as much happens at the former) MediaMolecule made several announcements concerning the PSP version of LBP. Not only did they simplify the game world (you could jump back and forth between 3 two-dimensional planes in the PS3 version, but there is only 1 in the PSP version) but they removed multiplayer! The console version hyped itself on creating levels which you could play through with your friends. It emphasized the shared experience of multiplayer along with the creativity of making your own levels. Hopefully the map editor will not see any drastic cutbacks, as I'm sure there are many LBP fans out there who are already shying away from the PSP version.
Anyway, I'll try and get something on the podcast this weekend, assuming I can get my new computer assembled and working. Stay tuned for Bonus World 1!
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If you were interested, my win of the week would undoubtedly have to be Batman: Arkham Asylum. I've only played the demo, but even that was very impressive. The stealth gameplay reminded me of Metal Gear Solid, particularly the "detective vision" (a more useful version of the Solid Eye). The melee combat is very simple and is built around swift attacks and massive counters, reminiscent of Assasin's Creed. Gotham's best and worst are all here, many voiced by their actors from the fantastic 90's cartoon, Batman: The Animated Series (Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, etc.). Tie it all up in a beautiful(ly creepy) Arkham Asylum running on the same graphics engine that built Gears of War, and you have a sure winner!
My fail of the week goes to Little Big Planet for the PSP. This week at Gamescom (the European video game conference, which I was going to compare to our E3 but don't have the nerve to do so as not nearly as much happens at the former) MediaMolecule made several announcements concerning the PSP version of LBP. Not only did they simplify the game world (you could jump back and forth between 3 two-dimensional planes in the PS3 version, but there is only 1 in the PSP version) but they removed multiplayer! The console version hyped itself on creating levels which you could play through with your friends. It emphasized the shared experience of multiplayer along with the creativity of making your own levels. Hopefully the map editor will not see any drastic cutbacks, as I'm sure there are many LBP fans out there who are already shying away from the PSP version.
Anyway, I'll try and get something on the podcast this weekend, assuming I can get my new computer assembled and working. Stay tuned for Bonus World 1!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Show Notes World 1 Level 11
Hey all! Continuing the trend of unfortunate events surrounding the production and airing of RFG, my computer is in a very sad state and part of my interview with Henrik Lidbjork (Mutherpluckin' B) was lost. However, there is still a good bit left, and it's all very interesting stuff! Take a listen to that, as well as the great music on the show:
Background tracks during talking breaks were from Remix.Kwed.Org's Q2 compilation:
Balage - Giana Sisters High Score 09 remix
DashN - Ocean Loader 4 (Jan Hammer style remix)
Amok - Stormland (The calm before the storm)
Mutherpluckin' B - Sanxion (Unsanxioned Soloing)
Katz - Orbitz (Tune 4 & Push-Chilled)
Mordi - Ocean Loader 2
all available via torrent here
Doyle Donehoo "Dawn of War 2" soundtrack:
Angels of Death (Space Marine Theme)
Forged in Battle
The Green Horde Rises
Khaine's Wrath
To Battle Brothers
The Emperor's Victory
Meridian Nights
all available here
Mutherpluckin' B "Nintendosploitation" and interview:
Theme from Nintendosploitation
The Machine Guns of Hicksville
Interview
Funckin' in the Woods
I Wanna Beam You Up Baby
all available here
OCRemix Sonic 3 "Project Chaos":
Kanjika - Breathtaking Vision
SnappleMan - Malicious Fingers
Rexy, Hetcenus - Beneath the Ashes
Kanjika - The Secluded Stronghold
all available here
Jared Emerson-Johnson "Bone: The Great Cow Race" soundtrack:
The Barrelhaven Tavern
Fair Games
Ruined Cabin
The Spring Fair
Thorn's Dream
The Great Cow Race
all available here
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Background tracks during talking breaks were from Remix.Kwed.Org's Q2 compilation:
Balage - Giana Sisters High Score 09 remix
DashN - Ocean Loader 4 (Jan Hammer style remix)
Amok - Stormland (The calm before the storm)
Mutherpluckin' B - Sanxion (Unsanxioned Soloing)
Katz - Orbitz (Tune 4 & Push-Chilled)
Mordi - Ocean Loader 2
all available via torrent here
Doyle Donehoo "Dawn of War 2" soundtrack:
Angels of Death (Space Marine Theme)
Forged in Battle
The Green Horde Rises
Khaine's Wrath
To Battle Brothers
The Emperor's Victory
Meridian Nights
all available here
Mutherpluckin' B "Nintendosploitation" and interview:
Theme from Nintendosploitation
The Machine Guns of Hicksville
Interview
Funckin' in the Woods
I Wanna Beam You Up Baby
all available here
OCRemix Sonic 3 "Project Chaos":
Kanjika - Breathtaking Vision
SnappleMan - Malicious Fingers
Rexy, Hetcenus - Beneath the Ashes
Kanjika - The Secluded Stronghold
all available here
Jared Emerson-Johnson "Bone: The Great Cow Race" soundtrack:
The Barrelhaven Tavern
Fair Games
Ruined Cabin
The Spring Fair
Thorn's Dream
The Great Cow Race
all available here
Sunday, August 9, 2009
RFG Preview - World 1 Level 11
This week on Radio Free Gamer we will feature an interview with rock artist Henrik Lidbjork (aka Mutherpluckin' B) about his latest Nintendo cover album and his plans for the future, including the band he recently formed! As usual, we will also feature great, free video game music, our win and fail of the week, and the latest scoops. Join us for Radio Free Gamer this Wednesday at 7PM EST, only at 8bitx.com.
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Show Notes World 1 Level 10
We had some great music this episode! Here's what was played:
Background tracks during talking breaks were from Magical Trick Society's "F-Zero: The Transmitter":
F-Zero Test 1
F-Zero Test 2
F-Zero Test 3
F-Zero Test 4
F-Zero Test 5
F-Zero Test 7
F-Zero Test 8
F-Zero Test 9
F-Zero Test 10
F-Zero Test 11
F-Zero Test 12
F-Zero Test 13
all available here
OCRemix "Radical Dreamers ~ Thieves of Fate" Project:
DrumUltimA, the prophet of mephisto, Geoffrey Taucer, Level 99 - Thieves of Fate
OA - Thrash's Snakebone Pit
Abadoss - Fuego Frio
Darangen - Running After You
OA, the prophet of mephisto, Geoffrey Taucer, DragonAvenger - Le Tresor Interdit
all available via torrent here
"Jumper - Griffin's Story" Soundtrack by Chris Tilton:
Jumper Main Theme
Paladins in the Colosseum
Courtyard Clash
Island Jumper
Network Breach
Jumper? I Hardley Know Her!
Tokyo Dockside
Slo-Mo Walk in the Rain
Final Confrontation
Griffin's Story
all available here
Bad Dudes EP:
Kunal - PMS (Parasite Eve)
Mustin - No Excuses (Final Fantasy VI)
posu yan - Bad Boy Blues feat. Anthony Lofton (Final Fight)
Dhsu - Koopa vs. Kefka (Super Mario World/Final Fantasy VI)
zyko - A Dark World (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)
all available here
Daniel Brown's "Mystic Awakening: The Music of Final Fantasy VI":
Opening Theme
Kids Run through the City Corner
Another World of Beasts
Dancing Mad part 3
Coin Song
Mystic Forest
Aria di Mezzo Carattere
all available here
OCRemix's GrayLightning, Pixietricks, and Sephfire - Journey's End
available here
Enjoy!
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Background tracks during talking breaks were from Magical Trick Society's "F-Zero: The Transmitter":
F-Zero Test 1
F-Zero Test 2
F-Zero Test 3
F-Zero Test 4
F-Zero Test 5
F-Zero Test 7
F-Zero Test 8
F-Zero Test 9
F-Zero Test 10
F-Zero Test 11
F-Zero Test 12
F-Zero Test 13
all available here
OCRemix "Radical Dreamers ~ Thieves of Fate" Project:
DrumUltimA, the prophet of mephisto, Geoffrey Taucer, Level 99 - Thieves of Fate
OA - Thrash's Snakebone Pit
Abadoss - Fuego Frio
Darangen - Running After You
OA, the prophet of mephisto, Geoffrey Taucer, DragonAvenger - Le Tresor Interdit
all available via torrent here
"Jumper - Griffin's Story" Soundtrack by Chris Tilton:
Jumper Main Theme
Paladins in the Colosseum
Courtyard Clash
Island Jumper
Network Breach
Jumper? I Hardley Know Her!
Tokyo Dockside
Slo-Mo Walk in the Rain
Final Confrontation
Griffin's Story
all available here
Bad Dudes EP:
Kunal - PMS (Parasite Eve)
Mustin - No Excuses (Final Fantasy VI)
posu yan - Bad Boy Blues feat. Anthony Lofton (Final Fight)
Dhsu - Koopa vs. Kefka (Super Mario World/Final Fantasy VI)
zyko - A Dark World (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)
all available here
Daniel Brown's "Mystic Awakening: The Music of Final Fantasy VI":
Opening Theme
Kids Run through the City Corner
Another World of Beasts
Dancing Mad part 3
Coin Song
Mystic Forest
Aria di Mezzo Carattere
all available here
OCRemix's GrayLightning, Pixietricks, and Sephfire - Journey's End
available here
Enjoy!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Show Notes World 1 Level 9
Thanks for checking out the show! Sorry the live show got interrupted (apparently the internets aren't a fan of torrential downpours) but you can download the entire episode via podcast! Here's a rundown of what was played:
Background tracks during talking breaks were by OCRemix's Big Giant Circles:
Amanda's Tear
Begin the End of the Beginning
Bionic Electronica
Every Story Begins with a Name
Eastern Ice Field
Anthem of a Metroid Hunter
all available here
Temp Sound Solutions "Now You're Playing With Power 7":
Shinobi
Paladin's Quest Overworld
Goozilla Earth
Hot Dog Storm Stage 1
Nightmare on Elm St.
all available here
Dwelling of Duels Side Scroller Competition:
Danimal Cannon, Stemage, kbart - BTMNTBAMLOL
Prince of Darkness, Guitar Bizarre, Chris Feener - A Coele Usque Ad Centrum
Brain Davis - Let's Croak Toads!!!
Shnabubula - Playing Super Mario World While Taking Mushrooms
all available here
Gamer Symphony Orchestra:
Metal Gear Solid
Halo
Castles
Destinies Entwined
Chrono Trigger Cross Medley
all available here
Viva Pinata Soundtrack:
Grant Kirkhope - Day 1
Grant Kirkhope - Day 2
Grant Kirkhope - Night 1
Steve Burke - Romance Dance Medley
all available here
Enjoy!
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Background tracks during talking breaks were by OCRemix's Big Giant Circles:
Amanda's Tear
Begin the End of the Beginning
Bionic Electronica
Every Story Begins with a Name
Eastern Ice Field
Anthem of a Metroid Hunter
all available here
Temp Sound Solutions "Now You're Playing With Power 7":
Shinobi
Paladin's Quest Overworld
Goozilla Earth
Hot Dog Storm Stage 1
Nightmare on Elm St.
all available here
Dwelling of Duels Side Scroller Competition:
Danimal Cannon, Stemage, kbart - BTMNTBAMLOL
Prince of Darkness, Guitar Bizarre, Chris Feener - A Coele Usque Ad Centrum
Brain Davis - Let's Croak Toads!!!
Shnabubula - Playing Super Mario World While Taking Mushrooms
all available here
Gamer Symphony Orchestra:
Metal Gear Solid
Halo
Castles
Destinies Entwined
Chrono Trigger Cross Medley
all available here
Viva Pinata Soundtrack:
Grant Kirkhope - Day 1
Grant Kirkhope - Day 2
Grant Kirkhope - Night 1
Steve Burke - Romance Dance Medley
all available here
Enjoy!
