BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

Bonus Episode #69 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews Saros, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive now available from Housemarque, the Finnish studio behind Returnal. Set on the hostile, shape-shifting planet Carcosa under an ominous and ever-present eclipse, the game follows Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer sent to investigate a lost off-world colony who arrives with his own deeply personal reasons for being there. This Musical Review covers the fast-paced combat loop and roguelite progression systems built around Carcosa's eclipse cycles, the game's striking environmental design and cinematic presentation, the multi-phase Overlord boss encounters that rank among the best the genre has to offer, and an honest look at the story's ambitious but uneven narrative and the emotional distance created by its complicated lead character. The episode also dedicates a full segment to the original score, how the dark, atmospheric, and cinematically driven music supports the tension and isolation of Carcosa at every turn, and what it contributes to moments where the writing alone doesn't quite carry the weight. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Sun is Forever from Saros [Sam Slater feat. Shards, 2026] Shattered, Rise from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Prophet from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Depth Charge from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] All That Remains is Desecrated from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Architect from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Shepherd from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Fenestra Rosacea from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Priestess from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Love Ruins from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] King from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Memori from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Crowned by Collapse from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Reputations from Saros [Daniel Avery, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #424 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are celebrating the season with an episode built entirely around flowers... or at least flower names. From soft and reflective themes to energetic idol tracks, strange late-night vibes, and even a few pieces carrying a little danger underneath the petals, every selection on today's playlist features a different flower in the title. Along the way, we'll be wandering through everything from visual novels and city builders to platformers, cyberpunk dystopias, puzzle games, and early-2000s Square weirdness. Some tracks feel warm and comforting like the first clear morning after a week of rain, while others drift into darker territory where the flowers probably grow under neon signs instead of sunlight. Turns out video game music has a surprisingly deep garden to pull from... No? Okay, I'll see myself out. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Iris from FLOWERS [MANYO, 2016] Tulip -M@ster Version- from THE iDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS [Kakeru Ishihama feat. Yuko Iida, Ru Thing, Haruka Yoshimura, Asami Takano & Kotomi Aihara, 2011] Daffodil -Ginny's Theme- from Koibumi Romantica [Kensei, 2009] Pansy Town from Kururin Paradise [Atsuhiro Motoyama, 2002] Morning Glory from Cities: Skylines II [King Major, 2023] Lilac's Theme from Freedom Planet 2 [Leilani Wilson, 2022] Stadium -Daisy Cruiser- from Mario Super Sluggers [Ayako Yamaguchi, Masashi Sugiyama, Nobuhiro Ohuchi & Kazuyuki Fujita, 2008] Lily from Stellar Blade [seibin & Youngjee Lee feat. Miyo Takashiro, 2024] Bluebonnet from DYE [Danny Stracener, 2017] Kaldea Orchid from The Bouncer [Noriko Matsueda & Takahito Eguchi, 2000] White Sunflowers from Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time [Kazuya Izumi feat. Kouki Miyata, 2000] Salvia from Alice Gear Aegis [Nakayama Raiden, 2018] Dirty Roses from Cyberpunk 2077 [OnenO & Perilous Futur, 2020] Al-Di-La -Bergamot Version- from Nights: Journey of Dreams [Tomoya Ohtani & Naofumi Hataya, 2007] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #47 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives headfirst into the stylish chaos of Neon White, the blisteringly fast first-person action platformer from Angel Matrix that somehow manages to blend speedrunning obsession, visual novel storytelling, and heavenly demon-slaying into one package. Beneath all of the neon-soaked spectacle and twitch-heavy gameplay is a soundtrack that practically refuses to sit still. This episode arrives courtesy of listener Derek, whose request gives us the perfect excuse to spend some time with one of the most immediately recognizable modern indie soundtracks out there. The music comes from Machine Girl, whose aggressive electronic style gives Neon White its pulse-pounding identity, but the soundtrack also knows when to pull back and let atmosphere take over. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Glass Ocean from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] Vainglorious Chorus from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] Sin to Win! from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] Hellion from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] The World to Come from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] Heaven Central Authority -Mikey's Theme- from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] Heavenly Delight from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] Millennium Escalator from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] Mechanical Halo -Green's Theme- from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] Holy Ground from Neon White [Machine Girl, 2022] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #423 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle are stepping into the bizarre, unpredictable, and occasionally completely unhinged world of Mewgenics, the long-awaited cat-breeding RPG-simulation hybrid from Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel. After years of delays, redesigns, and total reinventions behind the scenes, Mewgenics has finally emerged as one of the strangest games in quite some time. Rather than focusing heavily on the soundtrack this week, the conversation leans much more into the experience of actually playing the game itself: the overwhelming amount of mechanics thrown at the player, the weird sense of humor, the endless experimentation, and the constant feeling that the game is either moments away from brilliance or complete collapse. It's a fascinating mix of strategy RPG combat, absurd cat management, and rogue-like unpredictability that somehow manages to feel both incredibly ambitious and completely exhausting at the same time. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Mewgenics Theme from Mewgenics [Ridiculon, 2026] Eatin' Rats from Mewgenics [Ridiculon, 2026] Flush from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Geoff Pearlman, 2026] Crystalline Dreams from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Kristin Slipp, 2026] Chumbucket Kitty from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Chandler Travis, 2026] Lonesome Road from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Freddi Price, 2026] Alone In The Dark from Mewgenics [Ridiculon, 2026] Down With The Devil from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Eric McFadden, 2026] So High from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Spencer Day, 2026] Brush Your Teeth from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Anna Chan, 2026] Mom I Really Hate You from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Kami Lyle & Tallulah Bossi, 2026] Taser Paws from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Carla Kihlstedt, 2026] Dig Your Own Grave from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Tianna Esperanza, 2026] Future Meets The Past from Mewgenics [Ridiculon feat. Freddi Price, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #422 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are diving headfirst into the wonderfully strange and somehow endlessly entertaining catalog of Jaleco for this year's annual studio showcase. For a lot of retro fans, Jaleco became practically inseparable from the phrase “Jaleco Junk,” thanks to a library packed with everything from solid hidden gems to absolute trainwrecks that felt tossed onto store shelves at the last possible second. But buried inside all of that chaos was music that often had no business going as hard as it did. We'll be highlighting a huge mix of tracks from across Jaleco's catalog, some attached to games that people still remember fondly, others tied to titles that are memorable for completely different reasons. Whether the games themselves were masterpieces, disasters, or somewhere in between, the soundtracks frequently brought an energy and personality that stuck with us all these years. Expect plenty of nostalgia and more than a few laughs along the way this week. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Dave's Theme from Maniac Mansion [David Warhol, George Sanger, David Hayes & Dave Govett, 1988] Main Theme from Avenging Spirit [Studio O.K., 1991] Down in the Sewers from Brawl Brothers [Atsuyoshi Isemura & Hajime Uchida, 1992] Bubble Builder Shanty from Super Bubble Pop [Jeremy Taylor, 2002] Naval Battle -Stage 4- from E.D.F.: Earth Defense Force [Tsukasa Tawada, 1991] BGM 02 from Soldam [Takahiro Ogata, 1993] Dolf Theme from Tuff E Nuff [Yasuhiko Takashiba & Suguru Ishida, 1993] Naoki's Theme from Psychic 5 [Shinichi Sakamoto, 1987] Remlia Castle from The Astyanax [Toshiko Tasaki, 1989] Unknown Track from Bases Loaded '96: Double Header [Takahiro Ogata, 1995] Edit Mode from Tetris Plus [Iku Mizutani, 1996] Battle on the Holy Plane from Dragon Seeds [Kenichi Arakawa & Ryo Yamazaki, 1998] Battle Music 2 from Lowrider [Kazuaki Miyaji, 2002] Lovely Star from Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise! [Noritaka Ubukata feat. Miki Takahashi & Saotomo Korogi, 1995] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #68 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews PRAGMATA, Capcom's first original franchise in eight years. Set aboard a lunar research station called the Cradle, PRAGMATA follows Hugh, a spacefarer left stranded after everything goes sideways, and Diana, a young android with no memory of what happened to the facility or its people. Together, they have to fight their way through a station that has turned hostile and find a way back to Earth. This Musical Review covers the full game across eight segments, including the environmental design and atmosphere of the Cradle's varied sectors, the story's themes of connection and survival, the inventive dual-character combat system built around exploration and real-time hacking, and the progression systems that give the experience its backbone. The episode also dedicates a full segment to the original score by Yasumasa Kitagawa of the Capcom Sound Team, how the music handles the tension between the game's cold sci-fi setting and its deeply human core, and where it excels and where it falls just slightly short. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Thoughts from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] The Beginning from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Dawn from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Toughness from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] False City Dweller from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Saturations from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] The Captive Girl from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Promise from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Moon Runner from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Recall from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Touch Your Heart from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Showtime from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Dissonant Harmony from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa, 2026] Memories Are You from PRAGMATA [Yasumasa Kitagawa feat. YU-KA, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #421 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of April 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 86! We've got a slightly extended Radio Hour this month due to a mini-review being included for People of Note in the middle. I just couldn't choose three songs from this game. Every single one of them deserves to be listened to and appreciated. Besides that, we have a ton of new releases, some really fun listener submissions, and Bedroth, as usual, takes us in some very different directions. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Good Mouse from MOUSE: P.I. For Hire [Caravan Palace, 2026] Cuor non si Spaura from Vampire Crawlers [Yoko Shimomura, 2026] World 4 from Trip World [Tsutomu Ishida, Masayuki Iwata & Atsushi Mihiro, 1992] Glessing Way! from Ys IX: Monstrum Nox [Yukihiro Jindo, 2019] That One Song from The Mortuary Assistant [Cody Pawlak, 2022] Taillight from Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 4 [Yuzo Koshiro feat. Emi Evans, 2011] Morose from Tevi [3R2, 2023] Going on Tour from People of Note [Jason Charles Miller & Jason Wishnov feat. LEXXE, Griffin Burns, Joe Zieja & Alex Boniello, 2026] Mashup from People of Note [Jason Charles Miller & Jason Wishnov feat. LEXXE & Jason Charles Miller, 2026] Imposter from People of Note [Andrew Aversa feat. Amanda Angeles, 2026] Power Chord from People of Note [Jason Charles Miller & Jason Wishnov feat. Joe Zieja, 2026] Sorry, Girl from People of Note [John Torkington & Jason Wishnov feat. Griffin Burns, Kylen Deporter, Jensen Trani & Geoff Bisente, 2026] Arc Nemesis from People of Note [Jason Charles Miller & Jason Wishnov feat. LEXXE & Alex Boniello, 2026] Mii Maker from Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream [Toru Minegishi, Shinobu Nagata, Reika Nakai & Kairi Hamada, 2026] SURVIVE from Screamer [WAGAMAMARAKIA, 2026] I Am Farewell Itself, I Am Life from OPUS: Prism Peak [Kevin Penkin feat. Sarah Àlainn, 2026] Game Over from Bomb Jack [Alberto Jose González, 1992] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #46 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth turns the spotlight toward Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II, the 1989 NES follow-up that leans harder into its dark fantasy tone while expanding on the original game's scope. It's a strange, ambitious sequel for its time... one that mixes platforming with a heavier emphasis on exploration and atmosphere, all wrapped in that unmistakable late-80s Nintendo-era design philosophy. This episode comes your way thanks to listener Heat00veride, whose request gives us a great excuse to revisit more work by David Wise. The soundtrack reflects that shift in tone almost immediately. At the same time, it never loses that classic NES identity, with sharp, memorable hooks cutting through the darker textures. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Title from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Ground Level from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Shop from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Sky from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Underwater from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Wind Elemental from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Water Elemental from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Fire Elemental from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Earth Elemental from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] Icefire Mountain from Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II [David Wise, 1989] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #420 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth celebrate 4/20 with Episode #420 two days after 4/20. It was almost perfectly aligned! Psychedelic Trips, Part 1 was back on 4/22/2021 before Bedroth officially joined the show. Come hang out with the guys as they explore additional games that weren't featured back then that all have something trippy about them, whether it's the visuals, the music, or just the overall vibe. Unfortunately, we're not high or tripping during this episode, but we'll make you feel like YOU are by taking you on this journey. Have fun! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Thank Fuck You Stood on My Heart from Dujanah [Jack King-Spooner feat. Beh Sbresni, 2017] Shop from Waterworld [Dean Evans, 1995] Continuum from Acid Tetris [Chris Emerle, Scott Emerle, Liam Hesse, Jon Dal Kristbjornsson & Bobby Tamburrino, 1998] The Upper Decks from Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands [Patrick Henaghan, 2023] Hello Universe from Genesis Noir [Skillbard, 2021] Instant Gratification from Ultros [Ratvader, 2024] If Dreams Remain... from Mr. Sleepy Man [Devin Santi, 2026] In the Shadows There Is Beauty from Hidden Treasures in the Forest of Dreams [Jordan Guerette, 2022] Lost in Lights from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Soothe from Color Zen [Steve Woodzell, 2014] Industrial Code from Funky Panic Attack [juicce, 2024] The Banks of the River Are Lined with Gold from The Artful Escape [Johnny Galvatron & Josh Abrahams, 2021] Godmachine Boss Battle from Everhood 2 [Cazok, 2025] Sea of Serendipity - The Lums' Dream -Glou Glou- from Rayman Origins [Christophe Héral, 2011] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #67 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews Replaced, the long-awaited debut from Sad Cat Studios, finally out on April 14, 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X/S and available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Set in a dystopian alternate-1980s America where nuclear catastrophe handed total control to a shadowy organization called the Phoenix Corporation, the game puts you in the role of REACH, an artificial intelligence accidentally trapped inside a human body, navigating a decaying world of corruption, organ harvesting, and hard questions about identity and autonomy. This Musical Review breaks down the full experience across eight segments, covering the game's stunning hand-crafted pixel art, its slow-burn narrative built around the Disposals and the secrets of Phoenix City, the free-flow combat system and how it evolves across ten chapters, and the friction that comes with some of the platforming and control responsiveness. The episode also dedicates a full segment to the synth-driven original score by Igor Gritsay and aygad, featuring vocal performances by Marina Thorik, and how the music works alongside the world to create something atmospheric and genuinely affecting. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS A Place to Call Home from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Ash from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Crushing Bones from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Dusk from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad feat. Marina Thorik, 2026] Endless Meadow from Replaced [aygad, 2026] Great Power, Great Responsibility from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Lab Rat from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Milky Way from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Prayer of the Damned Ones from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Rust from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad feat. Marina Thorik, 2026] Second Chance from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Solving a Problem from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Stay Away from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad, 2026] Void from Replaced [Igor Gritsay & aygad feat. Marina Thorik, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #419 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth take a deep dive into their High School years to celebrate the year that was in 2001. For our annual retrospective into a prior year before this show existed, the guys explore what was honestly a very pivotal year for our industry. Not only did we see the Nintendo Gamecube, Game Boy Advance, and original Xbox release, but we had the beginning of a game and franchise that really defined an entire generation of gamers... Halo: Combat Evolved. Not to mention the plethora of other heavy hitters that released in 2001. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Prologue from Golden Sun [Motoi Sakuraba, 2001] Halo from Halo: Combat Evolved [Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori, 2001] Kiss Me Sunlights from Zone Of The Enders [Masumi Ito feat. Heart of Air, 2001] The Shoku Gi Battle from Kessen II [Reijiro Koroku, 2001] Que Que from Dr. Mario 64 [Seiichi Tokunaga, 2001] Don Weazo from Conker's Bad Fur Day [Robin Beanland, 2001] The Steel Samurai from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney [Masakazu Sugimori, 2001] Yuna's Theme from Final Fantasy X [Nobuo Uematsu, 2001] Live and Learn from Sonic Adventure 2 [Jun Senoue feat. Crush 40, 2001] Asteroids -Arranged Version- from Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader [John Williams/Chris Hülsbeck, 1980/2001] Data Jack -Time Attack- from Bejeweled Deluxe [Peter Hajba, 2001] X vs Zero from Mega Man X5 [Naoto Tanaka, 2001] Final Destination from Super Smash Bros. Melee [Hirokazu Ando, 2001] Shadow Hearts from Shadow Hearts [Yoshitaka Hirota feat. Hiroko Kasahara, 2001] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #418 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle have a deep dive discussion on Pokémon Pokopia, the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 life-sim that's been turning heads across the gaming world since its March launch. Just two people who love games pulling the curtain back on one of the most talked-about Pokémon releases in years. We'll cover everything from the game's post-apocalyptic premise and its surprisingly emotional core, the Animal Crossing-inspired soundtrack, to how a collaboration between Game Freak and the team behind Dragon Quest Builders 2 produced something the franchise has never quite attempted before. Expect honest impressions, plenty of weird tangents, and more than a few thoughts on what this game means for Pokémon going forward. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Title Screen from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Withered Wasteland -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Fuchsia City -Rainy Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Bleak Beach -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Vermilion City -Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Rocky Ridges -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Pewter City -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Party Theme from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Sparkling Skylands -Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Saffron City -Rainy Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Pokémon Center -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Dream Island -Dragonite Doll- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Final Song from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Ending Credits from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #45 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives into Lagoon, the early action RPG that made its way from the X68000 to the SNES, bringing with it a distinctly moody, almost off-kilter take on fantasy adventure. It's a game remembered as much for its quirks as its ambition, with a slower, more deliberate pace that gives the world a slightly distant, dreamlike feel. Lagoon's music leans into that atmosphere, built on gentle synth layers and melodies that feel patient rather than urgent. Themes unfold gradually, giving each track room to breathe while still carrying a quiet sense of forward motion. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Premonition from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Atland from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Valley from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Castle Siegfried from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Battles of Fate from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Reach for the Sky from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] When Death Call from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Prince of Darkness from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Tales from the Peaceful World from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Moonchild from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #417 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are celebrating absolutely nothing out of the ordinary. Just a completely standard episode featuring music from a handful of well-known games, exactly as you remember them. From sweeping orchestral moments to high-energy electronic tracks and everything in between, this episode moves across a wide range of styles while staying firmly grounded in the worlds they came from. No surprises here... just familiar music, familiar games, and the kind of connections that longtime fans will recognize immediately. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a perfectly normal journey through video game music. Nothing unusual, nothing questionable, and definitely nothing that would make you stop and go, “Wait… is that right?” Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Everything Is Going to Be Ok from Dark Cloud 2 [Tomohito Nishiura, 2003] Plantation from Django Unchained: Antebellum Edition [Leo Foxx, 2017] Glacial Peak from Frosty No Dai Bōken [Naoki Kodaka, 1996] Fighting of the Spirits from Phantasmonauts [Hiroya Hatsushiba, 2003] A World Divided from Madden NFL 99 [Michael Pendowski feat. John Madden, 1998] Mohg, Lord of Blood from Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Kazumi Totaka, 2020] Color Your Night from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time [Koji Kondo feat. Eiji Aonuma & Shigeru Miyamoto, 1998] Ultra Necrozma from Alien Zombie Death [Chad Warden, 2014] Storm Eagle from Thunder Spirits [Toshiharu Yamanishi & Tomomi Ootani, 1992] Yummy from Big Delicious Saucier Mommies [Lady Domina, 2011] Mist of Rage from World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King [Russell Brower, 2008] KUNA! Itzaland! from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [Kenta Nagata feat. Atsuko Asahi, 2017] Type-03 -Fulgore's Theme- from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach [Ludvig Forssell, 2025] Magical Voice Shower from Lapone Conspiracy [Avu-chan feat. Smooth McGroove, 2019] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #66 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Sean step into the void to discuss the latest expansion to hit World of Warcraft, Midnight! Announced back at BlizzCon 2023 when the entire Worldsoul Saga was introduced and then reintroduced officially at Gamescom 2025, Midnight takes us back into the lands of Quel'Thalas to work alongside the Blood Elves and try to put a stop to Xal'atath and her destructive plans. We're diving deep with this episode, starting with a lore dump and narrative recap of the events leading up to the expansion, as well as discussing the new Allied Race, the Haranir. We'll also touch on the four zones you'll quest through and talk a bit about the new dungeons and raids being introduced. Before wrapping up, Bryan has a theory about where all of this could be leading, and finally, we'll talk about a feature that the community has been asking for since almost the beginning: player housing. World of Warcraft: Midnight is a very promising expansion, and as usual, the soundtrack is absolutely incredible. Stick around and listen to perhaps the best soundtrack Blizzard has done since the Mists of Pandaria expansion. You won't be disappointed! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Intercession from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, Adam Burgess & Leo Kaliski, 2026] The Light from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Leo Kaliski, 2026] Silvermoon City from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Joshua Ra Goodman, Adam Burgess & Russell Brower, 2026] Forests of Eversong from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Jake Lefkowitz, David Arkenstone & Russell Brower, 2026] Three Sisters from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, Derek Duke & Russell Brower, 2026] Empire of Zul from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Glenn Stafford, Jake Lefkowitz & Leo Kaliski, 2026] Amani di Chuka from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, 2026] The World Trees from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Leo Kaliski, Jake Lefkowitz & David Arkenstone, 2026] Aln'hara from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess, 2026] Safe Harbor from World of Warcraft: Midnight [David Arkenstone, 2026] Immolation from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess feat. NYX, 2026] The Lady of Shadow from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess & Neal Acree, 2026] Hero's Haven from World of Warcraft: Midnight [David Arkenstone, 2026] Midnight from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Jake Lefkowitz, Adam Burgess, Leo Kaliski, Neal Acree, Joshua Ra Goodman, David Arkenstone, Glenn Stafford & Jason Hayes, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #416 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of March 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 85! Is this year flying by? I feel like it is. Once again, we're hitting every corner of the VGM spectrum this month. Plenty of new releases like usual, but we've also got some TurboGrafx-16, SEGA Saturn, and a mini-spotlight on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection! One listener also randomly found my number and called in during the show. Hopefully this doesn't start happening more frequently... Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS VS. Ice Chomp from Mario Tennis Fever [Motoi Sakuraba, 2026] A Bitter Decision from Soul Calibur VI [Junichi Nakatsuru, 2018] Can You Feel the Sunshine? from Sonic R [Richard Jacques feat. T.J. Davis, 1997] Valestein Castle from Ys III: Wanderers from Ys [Mieko Ishikawa/Ryo Yonemitsu, 1991] Bonding Winds -Main Theme- from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection [Yuko Miyata, Akihiko Narita & Kodai Ikeda, 2026] Echoing Wings from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection [Kota Yokoseki feat. SARI, 2026] VS. Narwa & Ibushi from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection [Yuko Miyata, Akihiko Narita & Kodai Ikeda, 2026] Bon Voyage, Amigo from Mother 3 [Shogo Sakai, 2006] Redemption from Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII [GACKT, 2006] Positive Force from VVVVVV [Magnus "SoulEye" Pålsson, 2010] Mr. Sleepy Man Theme & Lost In Dreams from Mr. Sleepy Man [Devin Santi, 2026] Chō from Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake [Tsuki Amano, 2026] Departure from Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf [Takeshi Furukawa, 2026] Devils Never Cry from Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening [Tetsuya Shibata feat. Shawn "Shootie HG" McPherson & David Baker, 2005] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #44 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth takes us into the pixel-crafted world of Tiny Thor, a retro-inspired platformer that blends classic 16-bit charm with surprisingly modern design sensibilities. What starts as a colorful, almost playful journey quickly reveals itself to be a tightly tuned experience, where precision, momentum, and mastery of Thor's iconic hammer become the key to pushing forward. It's a game that feels nostalgic on the surface, but underneath, it's constantly asking more of you. That same duality carries straight into the soundtrack. Bright, energetic melodies immediately pull you in, evoking that golden-era platforming feel, but there's a sharpness to the composition that keeps everything from feeling too safe or predictable. Driving rhythms, punchy synth leads, and clever use of space give each track a sense of motion, like the music itself is ricocheting alongside Thor's hammer. It's playful without being lightweight, and technical without losing its sense of fun, creating a score that feels right at home in both the past and the present. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Tiny Thor Main Theme from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Welcome to the Village from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Grotto Grove from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Old Outooks from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Slip'n'Slide from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Steep Steps from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Twilight Temple from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Loki the Trickster from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Yggdrasil from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] End Credits from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #415 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth return to one of gaming's most iconic starting points with Green Hill Zone Forever, celebrating the music of the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog area. Bright skies, checkerboard hills, and that unmistakable sense of speed... Green Hill Zone isn't just a level, it's a feeling, and its music has carried that energy across decades of Sonic history. From the original Masato Nakamura composition to its countless arrangements, reinterpretations, and spiritual successors, this episode dives into how one theme became a cornerstone of video game music. Expect a journey through a familiar melody, some fresh takes, and at least one deep cut that captures the momentum, optimism, and timeless cool that define Sonic at his best. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Green Hill Zone from Sonic The Hedgehog [Masato Nakamura, 1991] Green Hill Zone -8-bit- from Sonic The Hedgehog [Masato Nakamura/Yuzo Koshiro, 1991] Main BGM from Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car [Masato Nakamura, 1991] Green Hill Zone from Sonic Adventure 2 [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2001] Green Hill from Sonic Battle [Masato Nakamura/Kenichi Tokoi, 2003] Sunset Hill Act 1 from Sonic Advance 3 [Masato Nakamura/Kenichi Tokoi, 2004] Green Hill -Modern- from Sonic Generations [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2011] Beyond The Speed Of from Sonic Runners [Tomoya Ohtani, 2015] Green Hill Zone from LEGO Dimensions [Masato Nakamura/Rob Westwood & Ian Livingstone, 2015] Green Hill Zone Act 2 from Sonic Mania [Masato Nakamura/Tee Lopes, 2017] Green Hill from Sonic Forces: Speed Battle [Unknown, 2017] Green Hill Zone from Sonic Origins [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2022] Cyberspace 1-1 -Database- from Sonic Frontiers [Tomoya Ohtani feat. YURI, 2022] Green Hill from Sonic Rumble [Kenichi Tokoi, Satoshi Oike & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #65 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews Scott Pilgrim EX, the brand-new beat 'em up from Tribute Games that dropped on March 3, 2026 across PC and consoles. An unofficial sequel positioned after the events of the Netflix animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the game features an original story co-written by franchise creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and sends Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, and a roster of reformed former rivals through a fractured, gang-overrun Toronto to rescue the kidnapped members of Sex Bob-Omb. This Musical Review covers the full experience, from the open-world Toronto structure and quest-based progression, to the seven-character roster, badge and accessory system, and boss encounters that range from creative to punishing. We also weigh in on the pixel art presentation, the game's story ambitions, and where the open-world design helps and where it gets in its own way. And of course, we dedicate a full segment to Anamanaguchi's sprawling 71-track original soundtrack, a chiptune-infused, garage rock-tinged return to one of gaming's most beloved musical universes. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS One More Summer from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Shopping District from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Downtown T.O. from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Ice Age from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] King of the Rails from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] VPD HQ from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Casa Vania from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Demon Boss from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] The Wasteland from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] United by Fate from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Phantom Twin from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] The Train from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Baby G from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Epilogue 20XX from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #414 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and returning special guest Kyle step into the Care Center to have an in-depth discussion and review analysis on the recently released Resident Evil Requiem. The latest game in this crazy successful series from Capcom, Requiem explores the story of newcomer Grace Ashcroft and the returning Leon Kennedy as they become entangled in a new investigation connected to mysterious deaths among survivors of the Raccoon City incident years prior. During the episode, the guys break down the game in full and offer up their thoughts and opinions on the setting, narrative, characters, soundtrack, and so much more. At the end, they attempt to rank the game up against the previous entries as best as possible, while also providing an official review score. Join us for a spooky and tense fun time, and in the words of longtime non-listener and Discord veteran Sev.. you too can play this game! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Foreboding from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026] Night Haze from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Recurring Nightmare from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026] Deadly Encounter from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato & Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Burst Their Heads from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Baptism by Blood from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026] Tangled Web from Resident Evil Requiem [Snakes of Russia, 2026] Indomitable from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato & Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Over Capacity from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Memories from Resident Evil Requiem [Masami Ueda, 2026] Night Terrors from Resident Evil Requiem [Shigeyuki Kameda, 2026] Contact from Resident Evil Requiem [Snakes of Russia, 2026] Ambition from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026] Through the Darkness from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato feat. Colin & Caroline, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #43 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores Embers of Mana, a newly released ROM hack of Final Fantasy Adventure created by friend of the show and longtime listener OK Impala. Built on the bones of the classic Game Boy action RPG that helped launch the Mana series, Embers of Mana reimagines the experience with fresh ideas, clever design twists, and a renewed appreciation for the world that started it all. This B-Side also features an interview with OK Impala about his experience with Final Fantasy Adventures and creating Embers of Mana. Go show him and this ROM hack some love at the following locations: Embers of Mana Release Trailer - https://youtu.be/X5_FO9Yny1c?si=NZkOPt6RT52UEbth OK Impala's Website - https://okimpala.net/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/okimpala.bsky.social YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@okimpala Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Beautiful Day (based on Peaceful Village from Dual Orb 2) from Embers of Mana [Nobuyuki Hara & Yu Yoshida/OK Impala, 1994/2026] Into the Waterfall (based on Into the Thick of It from Secret of Mana) from Embers of Mana [Hiroki Kikuta/OK Impala, 1993/2026] Watch Out! (based on Valestein Castle from Ys III: Wanderers from Ys) from Embers of Mana [Mieko Ishikawa, 1989/2026] Frozen Statues from Embers of Mana [endlessrepeat, 2026] Land of the Lost (based on Love So Alike from the movie Tristan & Isolde) from Embers of Mana [Anne Dudley/OK Impala, 2006/2026] What the Forest Hides from Embers of Mana [endlessrepeat, 2026] Embers of Mana (based on Fear of the Heavens from Secret of Mana) from Embers of Mana [Hiroki Kikuta/OK Impala, 1993/2026] City of the Past (based on Alistia - Lapatia Village from Rogue Galaxy) from Embers of Mana [Tomohito Nishiura/OK Impala, 2007/2026] Eternal Forest (based on Lascarde Skywalk from Arc Rise Fantasia) from Embers of Mana [Yasunori Mitsuda/OK Impala, 2010/2026] Saving the World (based on Save the World from Final Fantasy Legend II) from Embers of Mana [Nobuo Uematsu/OK Impala, 1991/2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #413 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth celebrate one of the most quietly essential careers in the history of video game music with a Composer Appreciation spotlight on Inon Zur. Born in Israel and classically trained from an early age, Zur initially built his career in film and television before being persuaded to score his first game... and never looked back. Over the decades that followed, he became the defining voice behind some of the most beloved franchises in gaming, crafting music that consistently prioritizes emotional honesty over spectacle. We explore the remarkable range Zur brings to every project, from intimate character themes and sweeping fantasy epics to militaristic tension and sci-fi wonder. A three-time award winner, a Recording Academy inductee, and a composer whose main theme for a major 2023 release reportedly went through twenty-nine versions before it was right, Zur is an artist who has never stopped pushing. This episode is a proper tribute to a man whose fingerprints are all over the medium we love. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Main Theme from SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs [Inon Zur, 2003] Amkethran from Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition [Inon Zur, 2013] The Severed Hand from Icewind Dale II [Inon Zur, 2002] Imperial Guard Theme from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Winter Assault [Inon Zur, 2005] The Brotherhood of Cluny from Crusader Kings [Inon Zur, 2003] Rogue Heart from Dragon Age II [Inon Zur feat. Aubrey Ashburn, 2011] Jump It Up from Run Like Hell [Inon Zur, 2002] Into the Starfield from Starfield [Inon Zur, 2023] The Path of Destiny from Sword Coast Legends [Inon Zur feat. Aeralie Brighton & Mimi Page, 2015] First Light from Crysis [Inon Zur, 2007] Vampire's Teeth from Twisted Metal: Head-On [Inon Zur, 2005] Kate Theme from Syberia 3 [Inon Zur feat. Aeralie Brighton, 2017] Gorowyn from EverQuest: Ring of Scale [Inon Zur, 2017] Suburbs of Edo from Rise of the Ronin [Inon Zur, 2024] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #64 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews God of War: Sons of Sparta, the surprise same-day release from Sony's February 2026 State of Play, a 2D Metroidvania prequel developed by Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio. Set during Kratos' youth at the Spartan Agoge, the game follows a teenage Kratos and his brother Deimos as they venture beyond Sparta's walls on a mission rooted in duty, brotherhood, and survival. This Musical Review covers all dimensions of the experience, from the Metroidvania exploration loop, spear-and-shield combat system, and level design, to the story's emotional highs and lows, the pixel art presentation, and the technical rough edges that accumulate over the course of the campaign. We also dedicate time to Bear McCreary's remarkable original score, which blends chiptune sensibility with sweeping orchestral and choral arrangements to create one of the most distinctive soundscapes in the franchise's twenty-year history. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Sons of Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] For the Glory of Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Mount Taygetos from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Port of Messenia from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Ode to Olympus from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Laconian Woods from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Grand Cistern from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Sanctuary from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Oenus Vineyard from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Veiled Bog from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Barren Steppe from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Drifting Spire from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Brotherhood from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary feat. Logic, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #412 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of February 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 84! Just because it's the shortest month of the year doesn't mean Radio Hour is any less packed with what you'd expect. We're going all over the place with this episode, from early PC-98 and Amiga releases, to a modern reimagining of a JRPG classic, a fan-made ROM hack being worked on by a listener of the show, and a beautiful mini-spotlight on the stellar soundtrack to the recently released Cairn! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS BGM 1 from 7 Colors [Hayato Matsuo & Hitoshi Sakimoto, 1992] Tula Dance from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined [Koichi Sugiyama, 2026] Takechiyo from Nioh 3 [Akihiro Manabe, 2026] Sea from Starsand Island [Unknown, 2026] Bee My Honey -Honey B. Lovely Theme- from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail [Masayoshi Soken feat. Paula Kaye Gerhold, 2024] Never to Return from Pyre [Darren Korb feat. Ashley Barrett, 2017] Together Forever -Main Theme- from Embers of Mana [OK Impala!, Unreleased] Only the Mountain from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger, 2026] Part of a Whole from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger feat. Gildaa, 2026] Stars from Cairn [Martin Stig Andersen feat. Gildaa, 2026] Song to Listen To While Being Chased by an Injured Man Wearing a Tree Costume in a Sewer from What Lies in the Multiverse [Ronny Antares, 2022] Pingolf -Gameplay- from UFO 50 [Eirik Suhrke, 2024] The Way Forward from Brian the Lion [Mike Clarke & Richard Ede, 1994] Liar from ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN [Luby Sparks, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #42 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth drops into Risk of Rain 2, the relentless roguelike shooter that turns isolation and chaos into an ever-escalating fight for survival. What starts as a quiet landing on an alien world quickly spirals into overwhelming waves of enemies, towering bosses, and that constant ticking pressure to move faster before the difficulty swallows you whole. The soundtrack matches that intensity beat for beat, fusing atmospheric ambience with driving percussion, soaring guitar lines, and synth textures that feel both futuristic and strangely human. Tracks build gradually, layering rhythm and melody until they erupt into cathartic climaxes that mirror the game's frantic momentum. It's music that thrives on tension and release, perfectly capturing the lonely vastness of an alien planet while pushing you forward into the storm. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Risk of Rain 2 from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] Thermodynamic Equilibrium from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] Terra Pluviam from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] A Glacier Eventually Farts (And Don't You Listen to the Song of Life) from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou feat. Werner Herzog, 2020] The Dehydration of Risk of Rain 2 from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] The Rain Formerly Known as Purple from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] The Raindrop that Fell to the Sky from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] You're Gonna Need a Bigger Ukulele from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] Petrichor V from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou feat. Costis & Stan, 2020] Lacrimosum from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #411 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to relive the magic that was brick-and-mortar rental stores. The guys brought tracks from games that they have specific rental stories to tell, spread across the years of walking down those aisles, scanning shelves and box arts, and trying to figure out what the hell they wanted to play that weekend. Join us for some heartfelt stories, laughs, and the beauty of just being a kid during the late 80's and all throughout the 90's! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Waiters & Cracker Eating from The Three Stooges [Gavan Anderson, 1989] Downtown Street & Credits from Rockin' Kats [Tsukasa Masuko, 1991] Green Planet from Bucky O'Hare [Tomoko Sumiyama, 1992] Battle on a Mountain Peak from The King of Dragons [Yoko Shimomura, 1994] Event Music 1 from American Gladiators [Barry Leitch, 1993] Theme of Alexander the Grater from Saturday Night Slam Masters [Setsuo Yamamoto, 1993] Melrode from Quest 64 [Masamichi Amano, 1998] Title Screen from Uniracers [Colin Anderson, 1994] Green Garden Theme from Bomberman 64 [Akifumi Tada, 1997] Wild Canyon -Kick The Rock!- from Sonic Adventure 2 [Tomoya Ohtani feat. Hunnid-P, 2001] Nile Adventure from Hydro Thunder [Orpheus Hanley, 1999] Atradaitoshi from XG3: Extreme-G Racing [Stuart Duffield & Robin Stout, 2001] BT-7274 from Titanfall 2 [Stephen Barton, 2016] Rally the Spirit from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance [Saki Haruyama & Yuka Tsujiyoko, 2005] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #63 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth vibe with the incredible soundtrack to the recently released Lumines Arise. Huge thank you to Enhance Games and Hydelic for sponsoring this episode and making it possible. Lumines Arise is a visually stunning puzzle game in the vein of Tetris Effect with top-notch presentation, visuals, and, of course, music. The guys discuss their time spent with the game over the last few weeks and break down the soundtrack with an in-depth discussion. Do you want a digital copy of the soundtrack to Lumines Arise and Tetris Effect? The first two listeners to leave a new rating and review on Apple Podcasts and then reach out to us letting us know you did, will receive a copy of both courtesy of Enhance Games and Hydelic! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Arise from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Krysta Youngs, 2025] Sky Falls Down from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Luma, 2025] Reboot from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Snow Murmur from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025] Table Conductor from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025] Two Lost Stars from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Luma, 2025] 1999 from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Run It Up from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Jamell Patten & Krysta Youngs, 2025] Not Alone from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Sean Christopher, 2025] Bloom Pulse from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025] Bass Cycles from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Remembrance from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025] Love from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Only Human from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Krysta Youngs, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #410 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are back with BGMania After Dark 2 just in time for Valentine's Day. Only this year, the guys are diving into the world of dirty and suggestive track titles. Whether intentional or accidental, these track titles are unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. Fair warning, listener discretion is advised for this episode. Grab your headphones, maybe close the door or roll up your windows, and prepare for some eyebrow-raising tracks and commentary like only we can provide in an After Dark episode! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Dildo Experiment from Kikaijikake no Eve ~Dea Ex Machina~ [Hideki Yamamoto, 2006] Deep Inside Me from Anata o Yurusanai [Keith Freeman, 2007] FUCK ME from Hakidame -TRASH- [Kazuya Takase feat. MIHI, 1999] Throbbing Heartbeat from Ys X: Nordics [Mitsuo Singa, 2023] Slide Down the Shaft from Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe [Sam Beddoes, 2020] Foreplay Without Climax from Gigandes [Akira Inoue & Takaro Nozaki, 1990] Fapping from Fap Nights At Frenni's [Unknown, 2022] Morning Wood -The Lumberjack Song- from Freaky Flyers [David Norris, 2003] Giant Yōma, Dripping Wet from Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson [Mutsumi Ishimura, 2014] Don't Stop from Space Bob vs. The Replicons [Antii Luode, 2018] Orgasmic Battlecries from Metal Dragon [Oscar Kenneth Albero, John Hassink & Robert Vroemisse, 2022] Ilessas Tantric Seduction from Romancelvania [Jim Bonney, 2023] Pearl Necklace from Perfect Dark Zero [MorissonPoe, 2005] Happy Ending from Five Hearts Under One Roof [Lee Hoon Min & jiho feat. Park Min Jung, 2024] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #41 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth steps into Escape from Ever After, a recently released indie title that twists classic fairy tale imagery into something far more eerie, introspective, and emotionally charged. What begins as a familiar storybook setup slowly unravels into a dreamlike escape, where whimsy and unease exist side by side and nothing quite feels as safe or predictable as it should. The soundtrack mirrors that tonal shift beautifully, blending delicate melodies, melancholic textures, and subtly unsettling atmospheres that feel hand-stitched to the game's world. Soft instrumentation gives way to darker harmonic turns, creating music that feels reflective, fragile, and quietly tense without ever becoming overwhelming. It's a score that invites you to linger, to feel the weight behind the fantasy, and to sit with the uneasy question of what “happily ever after” really means once the curtain is pulled back. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Another Day Another Dollar from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] The Dungeons from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Battle Theme: Folk Mix -Chapter 1- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] The Streets of Innsbeak from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Duxter: The Billed Butcher of Innsbeak -Boss Fight- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Cthulhu Rises -Boss Fight- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Island Groove from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Glacius IX: The Ice Planet from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Elegy for a Forgotten Story from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] The Page Ripper -Final Boss- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #409 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth hit the slopes for a Winter Olympics themed episode. From the SEGA Genesis to modern extreme sports titles, we're covering everything from speed skating and figure skating to biathlon, cross-country skiing, and mountain descents. Grab your skis, strap on your snowboard, and get ready to chase that gold medal. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Short Track from Winter Olympic Games [John Hancock, 1993] BGM 04 from Millennium Winter Sports [Norihiko Togashi, 2000] Track 22 from Winter Stars [Frank Herrlinger & Iris Wallner, 2011] Track 34 from KuruKuru Princess: Tokimeki Figure Mezase! Vancouver [Yumi Satake, Shinsuke Kudou & Shin Nakajima, 2009] Hall of Fame from Advanced Ski Simulator [Steve Barrett, 1989] In-Game 2 Normal from RTL Biathlon 2009 [Frank Herrlinger, Dietmar Heß & Gösta Bergfeld, 2008] Silver Mountain from Snowboard Kids [Isao Kasai & Tomohiko Sato, 1997] Main Menu from Vancouver 2010 [Steve Duckworth, Jeremy Corbett, Duncan Bradshaw, Guy Cockcroft, Jim Croft, Kevin Stainwright, Lee Campbell, Mark Topley, Sarah Scott & Xan Williams, 2010] Trust Your Heart -Cross-Country Skiing Theme- from Winter Heat [Hiroaki Yoshida, 1998] Matterhorn Descent from Steep [Zikali, 2016] Ice Hockey from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Teruhiko Nakagawa, 2009] Mode from Nagano Winter Olympics '98 [Soshiro Hokkai, Akira Yamaoka & Keiko Fukami, 1997] Snow Jewelry from Konayuki Fururi ~Yuzuhara Curling Club~ [Tomoyuki Hamada feat. Kaname Yuzuki, 2008] Medals from Winter Gold [Jeroen Tel, 1996] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #62 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan explores The Vessel, a massive derelict spaceship where nature and technology collide in MIO: Memories in Orbit, the atmospheric Metroidvania from French indie studio Douze Dixièmes. As the nimble android MIO, players traverse overgrown corridors and industrial ruins to restore the ship's lost memories before total shutdown. This Musical Review dives into the game's remarkable 75-track soundtrack composed by Nicolas Gueguen. We explore how its ambient textures, layered synths, and live choir vocals create a haunting atmosphere that guides emotion and discovery throughout the journey. Bryan also discusses the fluid traversal mechanics, environmental storytelling, and memorable boss encounters that make MIO a standout example of how sound design can elevate exploration into something deeply personal and meaningful. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Mio's Theme from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] The Spine from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Acat from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Haven from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Crow from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Poltergates from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Finding Samsk from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] The Chase from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Vlad from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] The Core from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Sol & Vin from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] The Keeper from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Spine Keeper from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Pearl: The Heart from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #408 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of January 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 83! We're starting the new year of Radio Hour with tracks spanning courtroom drama, retro shooters, tactical RPGs, free-to-play goodness, and skateboarding through the Underworld! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Blurring from Arknights: Endfield [Chengcheng Tang feat. Maria Nalyon, 2026] Pursuit -Corner the Culprit- from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney [Masakazu Sugimori/Akemi Kimura, 2005] Stage 4 from Sky Shark [Tim Follin, 1987] Breath of the Earth from Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together [Masaharu Iwata, 1995] Empty Lands from Skate Story [Blood Cultures, 2025] Indian Summer from Skate Story [Blood Cultures, 2025] God Hook from Skate Story [John Fio, 2025] Theme 2 from Populous: The Beginning [Mark Knight, 1998] Chip Zeal from Just Shapes & Beats [Big Giant Circles, 2018] Cirinthia Town from Rise of the Third Power [Jacob McNatt & Michael Donner, 2022] Resort Hotel from Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Kazumi Totaka, 2020/2026] The Height of Majesty from The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon [Mitsuo Singa, 2024] Spring River Flowers and Moonlight Night from Where Winds Meet [Yida feat. Yang Xue, 2025] Mirage Saloon -Act 2- from Sonic Mania [Tee Lopes, 2017] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #40 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth drops into Tetris Battle Gaiden, the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom spin-off that takes Tetris in a wildly unexpected direction, trading pure abstraction for colorful characters, elemental themes, and head-to-head puzzle combat that feels equal parts playful and intense. Packed with bright melodies, bouncy rhythms, and a surprising amount of personality, Tetris Battle Gaiden's soundtrack leans into upbeat synths, jazzy progressions, and arcade-sharp hooks that keep the energy high without ever feeling stressful. Each character theme adds its own flavor, turning familiar falling blocks into a lively musical showdown where competition feels expressive and endlessly replayable rather than cold or mechanical. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Title Screen from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Haunted House from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Genial Sunshine from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Spiritual Beauty from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Tiny Little Concert from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] The Art of Ninja from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Samurai Temple from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Pompous Opponent from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] The Last Battle from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Credits from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #407 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth spotlight Octopath Traveler 0, the newest entry in Square Enix's beloved HD-2D series. Yasunori Nishiki returns as composer, delivering new tracks that capture the game's themes of loss, revenge, and restoration. From Wishvale's destruction to ring-bearing villains, we explore battle themes, character leitmotifs, and an emotional vocal ending. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Main Theme from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Choices to Make from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Wishvale from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Battle 0 from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Tytos, The Hero from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Herminia, the Covetous Witch from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Auguste, the Playwright from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Decisive Battle 0 from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Bestower of Wealth from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Who Awaits on Greed's Path from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Hell -Battle- from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] The Heavens -Decisive Battle- from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Returning All to Nil from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Yet I Carry On from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki feat. Kaon Kokudo, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #406 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth delve into the emotional power of ballads throughout gaming history. From satirical power ballads to heartbreaking laments, and interactive folk songs to sweeping orchestral endings, we're covering the full spectrum of vocal storytelling. Whether it's karaoke confessions, ending credit tearjerkers, or sirens serenading you during boss fights, ballads give composers space to explore melody and lyrics in ways that humanize virtual worlds and create those intimate moments we never forget. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS This is a Power Ballad from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City [Lex Horton feat. Darren Ritchie, 2002] Lament of Orpheus from Hades [Darren Korb, 2020] Without You from Sonic X Shadow Generations [Jun Senoue feat. Casey Lee Williams, 2024] We Are As One from Bayonetta 3 [Hiroshi Yamaguchi feat. Rachael Hawnt, 2022] Amidst a Dream from Judgment [Kiyo feat. Nao Toyama, 2018] Theme Song from Love And Deepspace [Sarah Brightman, 2024] Why from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion [Yoshihiko Nishio feat. ayaka, 2022] What We Did in Colorado from Wasteland 3 [Nathan Long feat. William Whitmore, 2020] Fear Not This Night from Guild Wars 2 [Jeremy Soule feat. Asja Kadric, 2012] Baka Mitai from Yakuza 0 [Mitsuharu Fukuyama feat. Takaya Kuroda, 2015] Wherever You Are from Digimon Story: Time Stranger [Yuichi Ohno & Atsushi Masuda feat. reche, 2025] Maybe Tomorrow from Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra [Yuki Kajiura feat. Emily Curtis and the Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus, 2006] Bewitching Eyes from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Erin Yvette, Ashley Barrett & Judy Alice Lee, 2025] Girl In The Tower from King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow [Mark Seibert feat. Bob Bergthold & Debbie Seibert, 1992] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #39 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth takes flight into Air Twister, Yu Suzuki's kaleidoscopic rail shooter that blends arcade intensity with surreal fantasy, sending players soaring through pastel skies and dreamlike landscapes at breakneck speed. Driven by Valensia's operatic, symphonic rock score, Air Twister's soundtrack feels grand, theatrical, and unashamedly dramatic. Sweeping strings, choral flourishes, and pulsing rhythms collide in a way that's both elegant and overwhelming, creating a musical experience that's constantly in motion, like riding a gust of wind through a vivid, ever-shifting dream where beauty and chaos exist in perfect balance. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Air Twister from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Maia from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Michelle Mambo 2022 from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Phantom of the Opera 2022 from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Into the Realm of Nature from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Aglaea 2022 from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Princess Mystique from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Act of the Silver Squid from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Arma et Alas from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] We Have Come Home from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #405 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth kick off the beginning of a new year by going all the way back to the very beginning itself. No, this has nothing to do with the SEGA Genesis. Instead, we ring in 2026 by exploring the creation story of Genesis, as well as various other creation myths and ideas stemming from things like the Garden of Eden and Adam & Eve. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS In the Beginning, There Was... from Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse [Yuki Kajiura feat. Deb Lyons, 2004] Kamiki Village from Okami [Masami Ueda, 2006] Main Theme from Populous [Rob Hubbard, 1989] Main Theme from From Dust [Tom Salta, 2011] Let There Be Light from Floral Flowlove [Shinichiro Matsumoto feat. Mitsuki Nakae, 2020] Lilith 1 from EdgeLords [Unknown, 2023] Tree of Life -Roots- from Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon [Keisuke Ito, Yasuhiro Kawagoe & Noriko Murakami, 2015] Introduction from Black & White [Russell Shaw, 2001] Old Rites from Dawn of Man [José Luis González Castro, 2019] Pain from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht [Yasunori Mitsuda feat. Joanne Hogg, 2002] The Serpent from Wavetale [Joel Bille, 2022] Original Sin -Dracula's Castle First Half- from Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge [Hidehiro Funauchi, 1991] The Fallen from Destiny [C Paul Johnson, Skye Lewin, Paul McCartney, Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori, 2014] Your Own Personal Universe from Spore [Brian Eno & Cliff Martinez, 2008] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #61 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan enrolls at a secluded island university where cryptids, folklore, and tactical combat collide in Demonschool, the stylish RPG from developer Necrosoft Games. Drawing heavy inspiration from Italian horror cinema, Persona, and classic strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem, Demonschool blends a striking visual identity with an offbeat narrative centered on first-year student Faye and her classmates as they uncover the dark truths lurking beneath campus life. This Musical Review takes a deep dive into Demonschool's bold and groovy soundtrack, composed by Kurt Feldman. We explore how its pulsing synths, rhythms, and eerie tonal shifts reinforce the game's surreal atmosphere and emotional undercurrents, often doing more narrative work than dialogue ever could. Along the way, Bryan also discusses the game's grid-based combat, character-driven storytelling, and deliberate pacing, ultimately examining whether Demonschool managed to stand out in a crowded 2025 release for its commitment to its vision. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Battle -Cutscene- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Monday Overworld -Story- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Shopping from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Tuesday Battle -Action- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Wednesday Battle -Action- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Fishing from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Thursday Battle -Action- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Mansion from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Cooking from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Friday Overworld -Investigation- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Boss Battle -Action- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Weekend from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Final Battle -Action Phases I-III- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Credits from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #404 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of December 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 82! It's New Year's Eve! As we close out the year and move into 2026, we have a playlist that features wintery vibes, Christmas magic, and some New Year's celebration. Ring in the new year with us and look forward to everything we have in store for you over the next 12 months! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Jingle Bells from Santa Claus no Takarabako [Unknown, 1987] Frosty Fray from Yooka-Replaylee [Grant Kirkhope, 2025] Family Burrow from Winter Burrow [Andreas Busk, 2025] Blizzard Valley -First Lap- from Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds [Takahiro Kai, 2025] Deck the Halls with Sounds of Bollywood from Dead Rising 4 [Traz Damji feat. Shabana Lalani, 2016] Christmas Wonderland from Mobile Legends [Unknown, 2016] Blossoming Reunion! -New Year's Karuta Battle Mission Menu- from Umamusume: Pretty Derby [Kiyoko Yoshimura & Tetsuya Kobari, 2021] Frost Street Snow Park from Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World [Yuki Kato, Megumi Ohara & Hirokazu Ando, 2025] Twinkling Skating Rink from Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World [Megumi Ohara, 2025] Freezing Wind and Some Snowmen from Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World [Yuki Kato, Megumi Ohara & Hirokazu Ando, 2025] Snow Field Theme from Contra [Hidenori Maezawa & Kiyohiro Sada, 1988] Shackled Snowhorn from Super Smash Flash 2 [David Wise/Auraka, 2017] Snowfield -Stage 1- from Gradius Gaiden [Norikazu Miura, 1997] Evergreen from Fresh Tracks [ICTUS Audio, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #60 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. The final confrontation has arrived. Kaelen and his companions step through the threshold into the Shadowed Core itself, where reality bends to nightmare logic, and thousands of trapped souls cry out from the spaces between Zyra's commands. Here, in this realm of absolute darkness wrapped in corrupted chains, the one who wants to consume the Loom stands moments away from her ultimate transformation. In this epic conclusion to The Starbinder's Oath, our heroes must navigate a place where the very air is thick with the consciousness of the bound, where whispers of the lost guide them toward answers they desperately need. Armed with hard-won knowledge about the ritual's mechanics and the flaw hidden in Zyra's design, they face impossible choices about who will pay the price for freedom and what true balance between power and responsibility really means. The third path, the one that neither tyranny nor rigid tradition ever imagined, awaits discovery in the heart of this cosmic horror. But finding it will require sacrifices that will echo across Aeloria for generations to come, and not everyone who enters the Shadowed Core will emerge unchanged. Content Note: This fantasy adventure contains themes of sacrifice, magical violence, loss, and the complexity of redemption. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS End Credits -Scary Suite- from Alan Wake II [Petri Alanko, 2023] Guardians & Memories from Spiritfarer [Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis, 2020] We Remember from Halo: Reach [Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori, 2010] To Call Our Own from Horizon Zero Dawn [Joris de Man, 2017] Sojourner's Truth from Virginia [Lyndon Holland, 2016] The Final Battle from Elden Ring [Tsukasa Saitoh, 2022] Awakening from Persona 5 [Shoji Meguro, 2017] Flow -Instrumental- from Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker [Masayoshi Soken, 2021] That's The Way It Is from Red Dead Redemption II [Daniel Lanois feat. Rocco DeLuca, 2018] An End, Once and For All from Mass Effect 3 [Clint Mansell & Sam Hulick, 2012] VOICE CAST Narrator - Bryan Clutter Kaelen - Bryan Clutter Torren - Kyle Vaughn Brenn - Kyle Vaughn Varn - Bryan Clutter Sera - Lindsey Vaughn Auren - Brian Booth Zyra - Bryan Clutter Lorian - Brian Booth Theren - Brian Booth All Other Voices/Characters/Misc. - Bryan Clutter LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #403 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are celebrating Christmas with a fun theme that turned out to be incredibly hard for the guys in a lot of ways. We're focusing on the popular traditional Christmas Carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", and using the lyrics from the song to guide our selections for each of the main twelve tracks making up a majority of the episode. Bookending all of that, we have two versions of the actual song from two very different games. We hope everyone out there has a safe and fantastic Holiday! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS 12 Days of Christmas from Dead Rising 4 [Frederic Austin/Oleksa Lozowchuk feat. Kami Ward, 2016] Tree of Savior -Piano- from Tree of Savior [Sevin, 2016] Turtle Cook from The Last Campfire [Paul Weir, 2020] The French Alps from Asterix: The Gallic War [Dave Boardman & Doug Boyes, 1999] The Silver and Gold Birds from Another Code: Recollection [Satoshi Okubo, Rei Kondoh & Haruno Ito, 2024] Thousand Thousand Layer Golden Orb of Jubilation from Anodyne 2: Return to Dust [Melos Han-Tani, 2019] Geese Lake from The Forest [Gabe Castro, 2018] Symphony Of The Swans from Air Twister [Aldous Byron Valensia Clarkson, 2022] Halls Balls -Milking the Pigs- from The Simpsons: Hit & Run [Marc Baril, Allan Levy & Jeff Tymoschuk, 2003] The Dancing City of Farnsport from Chained Echoes [Eddie Marianukroh, 2022] Facing the Ten Lords from Sword Art Online: Last Recollection [Ryouhei Fujieda, 2023] Pipers at the Faire from Dragonvale [Aubrey Hodges, 2011] Flippers Are Great for Drumming from TAGAP 4 [Petja Heiskanen, 2022] Twelve Days of Christmas from Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 [Frederic Austin/Unknown, 2023] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #59 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle finally get a chance to sit down and talk about the game they both recently finished, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! The guys have an in-depth discussion on the latest Nintendo exclusive for the Switch and Switch 2, covering all the bases from the gameplay, narrative, characters, lore, personal opinions, and of course, the soundtrack. A very fitting close for major game releases in 2025. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Main Theme from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] UTO Research Center from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Chrono Tower from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Fury Green from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Carvex from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Volt Forge from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Vi-O-La Theme from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Xelios from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Ice Belt -Power Generator- from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Keratos from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Flare Pool from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Phenoros from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Omega Griever from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Sylux from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #402 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth look back on the insane but wonderful year that 2025 was for gaming and game music, while also reminiscing on the past 12 months of BGMania as well. Everything you'd likely expect to hear today will be featured, from Hollow Knight: Silksong to Hades II, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to Ghost of Yotei, DELTARUNE Chapters 3+4 to South of Midnight, and of course... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. What an absolutely stacked year this was. Join us for our annual end of the year celebration! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Hammer of Justice from DELTARUNE Chapters 3+4 [Toby Fox, 2025] Wakanda from Marvel Cosmic Invasion [Tee Lopes, 2025] Talamh -End Credits- from Absolum [Gareth Coker feat. Rachel Hardy, 2025] Storm Blade from Ghost of Yotei [Ilan Eshkeri/Toma Otowa, 2025] Bellhart from Hollow Knight: Silksong [Christopher Larkin, 2025] Map Screen Medley -Super Mario Bros. 3- from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Jane from South of Midnight [Olivier Derivière, 2025] BB's Theme from Death Stranding 2: On The Beach [Ludvig Forssell feat. Troy Baker, 2025] Sazantos, The Divine Champion from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Fixation from The Precinct [Sleepless Nights, 2025] Sword of the Sea from Sword of the Sea [Austin Wintory feat. Malukah, 2025] O quam gloriosum from Europa Universalis V [Håkan Glänte feat. Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, 2025] Moonlight Guide Us from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Ashley Barrett and Judy Alice Lee, 2025] Une vie à rêver from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Lorien Testard feat. Alice Duport-Percier, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #38 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth steps into a softly glowing winter dream with Christmas Wonderland 3, a cozy hidden-object adventure that trades adrenaline for ambiance, inviting players to slow down and soak in the season's magic. Rooted in warmth, nostalgia, and gentle holiday cheer, Christmas Wonderland 3's soundtrack wraps familiar festive motifs in tender arrangements and calm, melodic phrasing. Twinkling melodies, soothing instrumentation, and a relaxed pace create an atmosphere that feels less like a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, perfectly capturing the quiet joy and comforting traditions that define the holiday season. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Merry Christmas from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Mini Game 1 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Mini Game 3 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 1 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 2 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 3 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 4 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Silent Night from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Three Kings from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Wonderland from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #401 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth travel back to the formative years of home computer gaming to celebrate the groundbreaking work of Martin Galway, one of the true architects of early video game music. Best known for pushing the Commodore 64's SID chip far beyond its perceived limits, Galway helped define the sound of an entire era with unforgettable compositions. Long before lush orchestras and expansive sound libraries, Galway was composing bold, expressive, and technically daring music under extreme hardware constraints, creating tracks that still shine with personality and ambition decades later. This Composer Appreciation honors a pioneer whose fearless experimentation and melodic instincts laid crucial groundwork for everything video game music would eventually become, and whose influence can still be felt in chiptune and retro-inspired scores today. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Ocean Loader 1 from Hyper Sports [Martin Galway, 1985] Title Screen from Arkanoid [Martin Galway, 1988] Title Screen from Wizball [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Theme from Crazee Rider [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Screen -I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor- from Combat School [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Screen from Rambo: First Blood Part II [Martin Galway, 1985] Title Theme from Terra Cresta [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Helikopter Jagd [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Ultima: Runes of Virtue II [Martin Galway, 1993] Main Theme from The Neverending Story [Martin Galway, 1985] Main Theme from Game Over [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Theme from Yie Ar Kung-Fu II: The Emperor Yie-Gah [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Times of Lore [Martin Galway, 1988] Title Screen from Street Hawk [Martin Galway, Unreleased] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #37 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives headfirst into the bright skies and high-speed thrill of Kirby Air Riders, Nintendo's long-awaited return to the cult-favorite racing series, where momentum, mastery, and just a touch of chaos rule the day. Building on the legacy of Kirby Air Ride while confidently carving its own path, Kirby Air Riders blends accessible arcade racing with surprising depth and a distinct sense of joy. Its soundtrack leans into that identity, bursting with buoyant melodies, kinetic rhythms, and playful arrangements that perfectly capture the rush of flight and the unmistakable charm of the Kirby universe. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS VS. Nightmare from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Airtopia Ruins from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Cyberion Highway from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Air from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Nova from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] City from Kirby Air Riders [Hirokazu Ando, 2025] Dense Fog from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] VS. Zero Two from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] VS. Hyper Gigantes from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Starlit Journey - Free -Final Credits- from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare feat. MJ Cube, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #400 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth celebrate 400 mainline episodes of this concept and project that started in 2017 with our longest runtime yet for a single episode. And what better way to do so than with an idea that started a few years ago where, much like life, we have no idea what is coming next on the playlist. Besides hopefully finding some really cool things through the grace of the universe, the guys also reminisce on the past 400 episodes of BGMania, especially the last almost four years that Bedroth has been on the show. Crack one open this week and celebrate with us! Here's to many more episodes to come. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Shadows of Eternity from Drill Core [Nikola Nikita Jeremić, 2025] Twilight Romance -Side B- from Freshly Frosted [Josie Brechner, 2022] Music 12 from 70's Robot Anime Geppy-X [Momo Michishita, 1999] Fallen Village Interval from Metal Gear Survive [Takanori Kaneko, 2018] Frozen City from Snowdrop Escape [Paweł Perepelica, 2021] Echoes of Bells Beneath a Crimson Moon -The Ravager- from Remnant 2 [Rob Westwood, 2023] Bonus Levels from Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 [Bartosz Idzi, 2003] True Form from Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero [Takanori Arima, Toshiyuki Kishi, Kenji Katoh & Seiji Hotta, 2024] Level 333 from Fractured Minds [Kai Engel, 2017] Recet and Tear from Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale [sarumotto, 2007] The Battle of Underground from Cyber Sled [Shinji Hosoe, 1993] Tales of North Pole from Gumby vs. the Astrobots [Edward Colman, 2005] StarForge Theme -Classic- from StarForge [Kevin "LoudCore" Greenlee, 2014] Track 29 from Gift: Prism [Makoto Sasakura & Kotaro Odaka, 2006] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #58 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan steps into the ancient past of Hyrule in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. After the mystery surrounding the Imprisoning War, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo finally reveal the canonical story of Demon King Ganondorf's first rise to power. In this comprehensive review, we explore how developer Koei Tecmo's AAA Games Studio has crafted the most refined Hyrule Warriors experience yet, taking players through Princess Zelda's time-displaced journey alongside King Rauru, Queen Sonia, and the legendary Sages who united to save the newly founded kingdom of Hyrule. This episode features an extensive breakdown of the game's stunning soundtrack, composed by the acclaimed MONACA collective (Keiichi Okabe, Ryuichi Takada, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Oliver Good, Keita Inoue, and Taichi Joraku), the same talented team behind NieR: Automata and Stellar Blade. We also cover the game's musou-style combat with Sync Strikes and Zonai Devices, the diverse roster of 19 playable characters, expansive side content, technical performance on the Nintendo Switch 2, and why this canonical Warriors entry stands as Bryan's favorite musou game to date. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Undaunted Will -Zelda Main Theme- from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Main Theme from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Land of Antiquity from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Battle for the Wetlands from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Battle for the Forest from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] To the Rescue from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] The Blood Moon Rises from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] The Stormwind Ark from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Grimgera Boss Battle Theme from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Hearts Connected -Zelda's Lullaby- from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Demon King Ganondorf Theme from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Evil Construct Theme -Phase 1, 2, 3- from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Journey's End from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] Staff Credits from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment [MONACA, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #399 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of November 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 81! This episode is packed with a blend of tracks spanning generations. From sweeping orchestral journeys and relaxed overworld themes to high-energy battle tunes and deep-cut surprises, there's a little something for every kind of VGM fan. Settle in and enjoy another hand-curated selection of music to close out the month in style. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Title Screen from Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault [Christopher Larkin, 2025] Dance Through the Danger from Shantae: Half-Genie Hero [Jake Kaufman feat. Cristina Vee, 2016] Moon Theme from DuckTales: Remastered [Jake Kaufman, 2013] Theme of Ryu from Super Street Fighter IV [Hideyuki Fukasawa, 2010] Candy Tobacco from The Outer Worlds 2 [Jim Bonney feat. Holy Crow Jazz Band, Jessy Carolina, Kory Leigh & Jim Ziegler, 2025] How To Get Ahead (Never Get Caught) from "Auntie: The Musical" from The Outer Worlds 2 [Jim Bonney feat. Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, Marco Palos, April Stewart, The Swing Dolls & Tony Manfredonia, 2025] Fibonacci from The Outer Worlds 2 [Juliette Jones, 2025] Toccata from Crawl [Alex Yoder, 2017] Tokushima from Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!! [Satoshi Okubo, Kosuke Inoue, Hideaki Miyamoto, Shinji Yoshikawa, Akihiro Juichitani, Eri Tanaka & Kazushi Umeda, 2023] Infinite Ferocity from The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II [Mitsuo Singa, 2022] Possessor(s) from Possessor(s) [Azuria Sky, 2025] Beautiful World from Blue Protocol: Star Resonance [Shuji Katayama, 2025] Intergalactic Convertible from Dispatch [Andrew Arcadi, 2025] Special Stage from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 [Brad Buxer, Bobby Brooks, Darryl Ross, Geoff Grace, Doug Grigsby III, Cirocco Jones, Michael Jackson & Bruce Connole, 1994] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #36 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth ventures into the windswept fields and mystical frontier of Windswept, the newly released indie adventure that's already capturing hearts with its gentle worldbuilding and evocative score. Crafted with a focus on exploration, emotion, and atmosphere, Windswept invites players into a land shaped by ancient spirits, drifting memories, and the quiet pull of destiny. Composed by Patrick Crecelius and Zach Fendelman, known together as Fat Bard, its soundtrack carries that spirit beautifully. It layers warm acoustic textures, airy synths, and intimate melodic themes to create a soundscape that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Adventure Awaits from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Guiding Glade from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Brambles in the Breeze from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Over the Raybow from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Aucora's Abyss from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Lunosa's Library from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Dizzying Descent from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Spicy Ice Speedway from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Bells End from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] Windswept from Windswept [Fat Bard, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #397 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth gather around the virtual table for our Thanksgiving-inspired celebration: Nature's Harvest. We dig into games that capture the spirit of gathering, growing, cultivating, and coming together. From quiet farming moments to festival energy, from playful abundance to mysterious rural charm, we explore how composers across genres approach the idea of harvest, not just as crops in a field, but as a season, a feeling, and a rhythm of life. Whether the music evokes community, hard work, celebration, or the calm in between, each track brings a different shade of the harvest season to life. Join us as we wander through cozy villages, vibrant fields, bustling festivals, and even a few unexpected corners of gaming that interpret the idea in their own unique way. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Dance of Thanksgiving from Summon Night 2 [Chiaki Fujita, Minako Adachi & Kohei Matsuoka, 2001] Crops Left Behind from Wingspan [Paweł Górniak, 2020] Tractor Tippin' Blues from Cars [Bruno Coon, 2006] Grain Cellar from World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria [Russell Brower, Neal Acree, Sam Cardon, Edo Guidotti, Jeremy Soule & Derek Duke, 2012] Harvest Time from Against the Storm [Mikołaj Kurpios, 2023] Main Theme -Slow Acoustic- from HARVESTELLA [Go Shiina, 2022] Canyon of Harvest from The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails [Ryo Takeshita, 2012] Wheat Wave from Rise to Ruins [José Ramón García, 2019] The Password is 'Barley Broth' from PRINCESS CONNECT! Re:Dive [no_my, 2018] Squash from Aoi Namida [Hideki Takahashi, Yoshio Tsuru & EJ, 2004] The Harvest Festival from Farmagia [Tetsuya Kobayashi & Shioto Hamasaki, 2024] Cornucopian Village -Town of Good Harvest- from Baten Kaitos Origins [Motoi Sakuraba, 2006] Mysteries of the Cornucopia from Cornucopia [Pontus Hultgren, 2023] Harvest of Love from Beautiful Katamari [Yuji Masubuchi feat. Hitomi Ishikawa, 2007] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously