Namco Club Podcast

Rise, tarnished, and face this incredible masterpiece! In this episode, we talk about Elden Ring, present some of our favorite elements of this massive game, give some tips to begin to explore the Lands Between and present the reasons why this could be the 2022's Game Of The Year.   Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 Access our website: https://bit.ly/3njsirG   _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK: all songs in this episode are from the Elden Ring Digital Original Soundtrack, released in 2022.

Join us in our celebration of some of the best games we experienced this year! In this special episode, the Namco Club ranked the top 5 best Bandai Namco games of 2021 to show why this was a great year to be a Bandai Namco fan.   Listen to the episodes dedicated to some of the games presented on our ranking: Pac-Man 99: https://sptfy.com/76Fo Scarlet Nexus: https://sptfy.com/76Fv Little Nightmares: https://sptfy.com/76FA   Official website: https://namcoclubpodcast.podbean.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Break Time (Scarlet Nexus, 2021) You've Got a New Machine #1 (Ridge Racer 6, 2005) A Conversation With Death (The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, 2021) Main Theme (Little Nightmares II, 2021) Staff Roll (Pac-Man 99, 2021) Hibana (Tales Of Arise, 2021) Dream In Drive (Scarlet Nexus, 2021)

More than a decade worth of memorable racing games that pushed both the genre and the whole game industry forward. In this special episode, the Namco Club takes the Ridge Racer 2 flyer as a starting point to revisit the rich legacy of Namco's early racing games and how their creation fed the legendary rivalry with Sega.   Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 Access our website: https://bit.ly/3njsirG   _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Welcome to the Ridge Racer (Ridge Racer Revolution, 1995) Title Screen (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Main Theme (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Rally X & New Rally X Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Museum (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Pole Position Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Pole Position II Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1997) Final Lap 2 (Arrange Version) (Final Lap 2 -G.S.M. NAMCO 3-, 1990) Fourtrax / Coin / Entry Acceptance (Final Lap 2 -G.S.M. NAMCO 3-, 1990) Running Up! (Arrange Version) (Dirtfox, 1989) Ending (Final Lap, 1987) Winning Run Suzuka GP (Arrange Version) (Final Lap 2 -G.S.M. NAMCO 3-, 1990) Intro (Suzuka 8 Hours 2, 1992) A-Course (American) (Suzuka 8 Hours, 1992) Opening (Ridge Racer Revolution, 1995)

Revive your deepest childhood fears in some of the best puzzle-platforms of the last generation. In this Halloween special, the Namco Club overviews the Little Nightmares series and exposes some reasons why you should play these great little horror games.   Listen to the Little Nightmares soundtracks composed by Tobias Lilja: Little Nightmares (Original Soundtrack): https://spoti.fi/3mh6zj5 Little Nightmares Secrets of The Maw (Original Soundtrack): https://spoti.fi/3nDeeIa Little Nightmares II (Original Soundtrack): https://spoti.fi/3156FSR Little Nightmares II Bonus Tracks (Original Soundtrack): https://spoti.fi/3besIbx   Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 Access our website: https://bit.ly/3njsirG   _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) All tracks are part of the Little Nightmares official soundtrack, released in 2017. Parasites The Death Waltz Little Lost Things Lure Of The Maw Cornered Little Lost Things Hunger I New Arrivals A Feeling For Meat March Of The Guests Six's Theme Part II Hypnosis Prison Toys

Uma série de simuladores tão complexa que vale a pena ser revisitada... desta vez por alguém que entende do assunto! Neste episódio especial, o Namco Club recebe Ranieri Gabriel, um designer automotivo que dá sua opinião sobre os jogos da série Project CARS.   Siga-nos no Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 Acessem nosso site: https://bit.ly/3njsirG   Ranieri Gabriel no Instagram: @ranierigabr Portfolio do Ranieri Gabriel no Behance: www.behance.net/ranierigabriel   _______________________________________ TRILHA SONORA DO EPISÓDIO (em ordem de execução) Eddy Gordo (Tekken 3, 1998) Eau Rouge (Project CARS 2, 2017) Garage Talk (Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998)

This is a racing sim series so complex that it is nice to have a second opinion about it. In this special episode, the Namco Club talks with with Ranieri Gabriel, a car designer who shares his opinions about some of the Project CARS games.   Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 Access our website: https://bit.ly/3njsirG   Ranieri Gabriel on Instagram: @ranierigabr Ranieri Gabriel's portfolio on Behance: www.behance.net/ranierigabriel   _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Eau Rouge (Project CARS 2, 2017) Garage Talk (Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998)

Dream in drive with psionic powers, an engaging combat system and the story of two very distinct protagonists! In this episode, the Namco Club reviews Scarlet Nexus (2021), a brand new Bandai Namco IP created by the same minds behind Code Vein and the most recent Tales games.   Listen to Dream In Drive, by THE ORAL CIGARETTES: https://spoti.fi/3BreVcW   Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 Access our website: https://bit.ly/3njsirG   _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) All songs are from the Scarlet Nexus OST The Madness Inside Go, Scarlet Guardians An Abandoned Highway Dominated by Nature My Sweet Hideout A Fresh Breath of Air Crisis Approaching Seiran - Desiring the Blue mirror Dream In Drive

Can a change of gameplay style make more people interested in Bosconian games? The Namco Club tries to answer this question by playing Blast Off (1989) and Final Blaster (1990), two games that try to continue the Bosconian legacy in their own way.   Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 Access our website: https://bit.ly/3njsirG   _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Opening  (Blast Off, 1989) Eliminate The Others (Scarlet Nexus, 2021) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Round 1 (Blast Off, 1989) Round 2 (Blast Off, 1989) Ship 1 (Blast Off, 1989) Katamari Love ~ Ending Theme (Katamari Damacy, 2003) Round 3 (Blast Off, 1989) Faster Faster (Go Vacation, 2011) Round 6 (Blast Off, 1989) Round 1 (Final Blaster, 1990) Round 2 (Final Blaster, 1990) Round 4 (Final Blaster, 1990) Round 3 (Final Blaster, 1990) Ending 2 (Final Blaster, 1990) Ending 1 (Final Blaster, 1990) Boss (Blast Off, 1989)

A remarkable racing driving experience that conquered millions of players and professional drivers… at least until the third game. In this episode, the Namco Club reviews the joys of the Project CARS series, developed by Slightly Mad Studios, from a perspective of someone who is new to the simulation genre.   Listen to the amazing Project CARS soundtracks on Spotify: Project CARS (Original Soundtrack): https://spoti.fi/3tq8EeA Project CARS 2 (Original Soundtrack): https://spoti.fi/3tttSIl   Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hBWn27 Access our website: https://bit.ly/3njsirG   _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Pressure (Instrumental)  (Project CARS, 2015) Chrome Drive (Ridge Racers, 2004) Eau Rouge (Intro Version) (Project CARS 2, 2017) Race To Win (Project CARS 2, 2017) Vanishing Horizon (Ridge Racers, 2004) Broken Wing (Project CARS 3, 2020) Light Groove (Ridge Racers, 2004) Disco Ball (Ridge Racers, 2004) Eau Rouge (Project CARS 2, 2017)

It's time to celebrate our first anniversary! Today, the Namco Club completes 1 year and we want to take this opportunity to share some insights behind the creation of the podcast, reveal the Top 3 most downloaded episodes and try to make plans for the future.   PLEASE FOLLOW THE PEOPLE WHO INSPIRED US THE MOST DURING THIS YEAR: Som Nascente Podcast: https://somnascente.com/ Namco Fan: https://www.instagram.com/namcofan/   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Katamari On The Swing (We Love Katamari, 2005) Main Theme From 'Rolling Thunder' (This Is Namco - Arrangement Album, 1990) Code Vein (Code Vein, 2019) The Execution (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Spiral Ahead (Ryo Watanabe Remix) (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-, 2019)

It's time to galactic dance with flamboyant enemies in other dimensions! In the next chapter of The UGSF Chronicles, the Namco Club plays Galaga '88 (1987), one of the best, but less successful, arcade games developed by Namco.   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Game Start (Galaga '88, 1987) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Disk Load (Galaga '88 ~X68000 Ver.~, 1990) GALAGA35;2281 (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) Scrolling Stage Music (Galaga '88, 1987) Challenging Stage Start (Galaga '88, 1987) Galatic Dancin' Salsa (Galaga '88, 1987) Galatic Dancin' Tango (Galaga '88, 1987) Arrange Mode Staff Roll (Galaga '88 ~X68000 Ver.~, 1990) One O' Clock Galaga '88 (This Is Namco - Arrangement Album, 1990)

A perfect sequel, with better graphics, more features, a more comprehensive soundtrack... and less public fanfare. In this episode, the Namco Club continues the UGSF Series' 10th anniversary celebration by exploring Gaplus (1984), a cult classic that continues Galaga's legacy and deserves to be experienced by a wider audience.   Diggin' in the Carts episode featuring Junko Okawa (and some other amazing Namco musicians!): https://youtu.be/m8z8-SKg3WU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Game Start (Gaplus, 1984) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Gaplus Room (Namco Museum Vol. 2, 1996) GALAGA35;2281 (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) Top 10 (Pac-Man 99, 2021) The Tower of Druaga (Haruomi Hosono - Super Xevious, 2001) Faster Faster (Go Vacation, 2011) Night Stream (Ridge Racers, 2004) Name Entry (Gaplus, 1984) Reverse Shooting Star (Gaplus, 1984) Staff Roll (Tekken Tag Tournament, 2000) Menu (Namco Museum Archives, 2020)

The condition is green to blast off in one of the most underrated Namco arcade games of all time! In this new volume of the UGSF Chronicles, the Namco Club rediscovers Bosconian (1981), tells some curiosities about the game and elects the best way to experience this cult gem.   Namco Musem of Art - Bosconian episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSHDAqX2794 WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) High Score (Bosconian, 1981) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Game Start (Bosconian, 1981) Good Morning (Loading BGM) (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Title Menu (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Galaga Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Little Wave (Stage BGM A) (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Red Alert (Stage BGM B) (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Blast Power! (Stage BGM C) (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Flash Flash Flash (Stage BGM D) (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Get "Lady" (Level Clear BGM) (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Excellence (High Score BGM) (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Battle was Gone (Bosconian X68000 ver., 1988) Over the Horizon (Space Harrier, 1987) Bosconian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995)

Who would have thought that there's a Bandai Namco's touch in these Nintendo games? In this NC MINI, we reveal 3 modern Nintendo games that got some help by our beloved Bandai Namco in the graphics department. P.s.: this is a kind of an appendix to our previous episode about Namco games made by Nintendo (and vice-versa). If you haven't already, please check it out!   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Paul's Miracle Ponken (Tekken 2, 1996) Main Theme (Mario Kart 8, 2014) New York Minute (Mario Kart Tour, 2019) Grand Prix (ARMS, 2017)

It's time to talk about two of the best Namco's arcade games of all time! In this new volume of the UGSF Chronicles, the Namco Club revisits Galaxian (1979) and Galaga (1980), we talk about how these two masterpieces were created and share some of our favorite experiences playing them.   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Pole Position Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Syntetic Life (Ridge Racers, 2004) The Theme of GALAXIAN³ (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 06 - Starblade - Galaxian, 1992) PAC-MAN (Super Smash Bros. For Wii U, 2014) Museum (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Night Stream (Ridge Racers, 2004) Galactic Life (Ridge Racer 6, 2005) Galaga Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Galaga Medley (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, 2018) GALAGA35;2281 (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) Name Entry (Ps Version) (Tekken, 1995)

This is the biggest game ever made by Namco... and its original version is completely lost! In the 3rd volume of the UGSF Chronicles, the Namco Club tells the story behind the development of Galaxian³: Project Dragoon (1990) and revisits its PSX home version where you can play the sequel The Rising of GOURB (1996).   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) The Theme of GALAXIAN³ (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 06 - Starblade - Galaxian, 1992) A Base of Operation (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Galactic Dance (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 06 - Starblade - Galaxian, 1992) Stardust Fanfare (Katamari Damacy, 2003) Spend a Restless Fight (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Before The Gate (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Return to BASE (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Engage in Single Combat (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Burn Up The Space (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Reflect Scene (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Destroy Possessed Enemy (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Fight Back a Chap (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994) Epilogue (Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 12 - Galaxian³ Project Dragoon Theater 6, 1994)

It's you and good ol' Pac-Man against 98 other players in an insane battle royale game! In this episode, the Namco Club reviews Pac-Man 99 (2021), covers its free-to-play battle royale mode, evaluate if the paid DLC is worth the price of admission and why the custom themes are a love letter for the most dedicated Namco Fans.   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Bellum -Beyond Fear- (Code Vein, 2019) Requiem (Code Vein, 2019) Top 10 (Pac-Man 99, 2021) Staff Roll (Pac-Man 99, 2021) Top 50 (Pac-Man 99, 2021) PAC TRONICA (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) PAC LEVEL CAP (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) PAC BABY (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) PAC STEP (Pac-Man Championship Edition DX+, 2013)

A game made for kids with some inappropriate hidden messages… and they were discovered more than a decade after its release! In this NC MINI, we talk about the controversial easter eggs found in Erika To Satoru No Yume Bouken (えりかとさとるの夢冒険, 1988) that became infamous among japanese players.   For more information, please check The Cutting Room Floor article where this hidden messages are detailed (p.s.: NSFW content!): tcrf.net/Erika_to_Satoru_no_Yume_Bouken WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Light Groove (Ridge Racers, 2004) Xiaoyu (Tekken Tag Tournament, 2000) Field Map (Erika To Satoru No Yume Bouken, 1988) Title Screen (Erika To Satoru No Yume Bouken, 1988) Hidden Message #1 (Erika To Satoru No Yume Bouken, 1988) Hidden Message #2 (Erika To Satoru No Yume Bouken, 1988)

Hop aboard on multi-legged battle tanks and ride on a futuristic bike that transforms into a spaceship in the next chapter of The UGSF Chronicles! In this episode that is part of the UGSF 10th Anniversary, the Namco Club plays Cyber Sled (1993), Cyber Commando (1994) and Burning Force (1989). WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!   _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Silent Fight (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Night Command (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) The Battle Of Underground (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Be Warped Time (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Take Measures (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Sand Light (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Twilight Hero (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Stage 1 (Cyber Commando, 1994) Stage 5 (Cyber Commando, 1994) Stage 4 (Cyber Commando, 1994) Continue (Cyber Commando, 1994) Bay Yard (1st Day) (Namco Game Sound Express VOL. 2 Burning Force, 1990) Sarinuka Sands (2nd Day) (Namco Game Sound Express VOL. 2 Burning Force, 1990) Grass Land (4th Day) (Namco Game Sound Express VOL. 2 Burning Force, 1990) Aero Space (3rd Day) (Namco Game Sound Express VOL. 2 Burning Force, 1990) Lunar Spaceport (Final Day) (Namco Game Sound Express VOL. 2 Burning Force, 1990) Graduation (Namco Game Sound Express VOL. 2 Burning Force, 1990)

How to modernize a timeless classic? Make it faster, more dynamic and in HD! In this episode, the Namco Club revisits the Pac-Man Championship Edition games, from the 2007 original for the XBox Live Arcade to the NES demake released for the Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 in 2020.   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Ranking (Pac-Man Championship Edition NES, 2020) Top 10 (Pac-Man 99, 2021) 2nd ENTRANCE (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) PAC-MAN CE BGM (Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, 2010) The Tower of Druaga (Haruomi Hosono - Super Xevious, 2001) PAC DIMENSIONS (Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, 2010) PAC RAINBOW (Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, 2010) ENTRANCE (Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, 2010) PAC AVENUE (Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, 2010) RE-ENTRANCE (Pac-Man Championship Edition DX+, 2013) PAC MADNESS (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) PAC IS PAC (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) BOSS MUSIC (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) PAC OI OI OI (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) Normal Mode (Pac-Man Championship Edition NES, 2020) Extra Mode (Pac-Man Championship Edition NES, 2020) PAC STEP (Pac-Man Championship Edition DX+, 2013)

A great idea conducted by two of the best Namco masterminds and with two awesome games under their belt. So why was it shut down? In this Mini Namco Club Episode (NC MINI), we revisit the Namco Generations initiative and recap some of the released and cancelled games of this special brand that gave us excellent Pac-Man and Galaga interpretations and revitalized the closer relationship between developers and dedicated fans.   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Mappy Room (Namco Museum Vol. 2, 1996) GALAGA35;2281 (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) Bunny Girl Stage (Dancing Eyes, 1996) PAC TRONICA (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016)

Did you know that a lot of Namco games like Galaga, Mr. Driller and Ace Combat 3 share the same universe? Sounds crazy, but there is a link that bonds these and other 27 classic games together, and this link is the UGSF (United Galaxy Space Force)! In celebration of the UGSF Series' 10th Anniversary, the Namco Club proudly presents the UGSF Chronicles, a series where we play and tell the story of all the games included in this epic timeline, starting with Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere (PSOne, 1999), a game with a deep plot and high production values that were restricted to the japanese audiences due to severe cuts in the international releases. _______________________________________ UGSF official website: https://ugsf-series.com/en Project Nemo website: https://projectnemo.net/ WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Synthetic Life (Ridge Racers, 2005) Bosconian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Mr. Driller's Theme (Mr. Driller, 1999) Mappy's Lullaby (This Is Namco - Arrangement Album, 1990) Planet Puka (Star Ixiom, 1999) Burn Up The Space (Galaxian³: Project Dragoon, 1990) Base (Star Ixiom, 1999) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Engage (Pt. 1) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Linkage (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Physical Layer (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Camber (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Engage (Pt. 2) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Transparent Blue (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Frozen Soul (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Black Lotus (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Miles Above (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Alert (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Void (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Liquid Air (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Faster Faster (Go Vacation, 2011) Eye Of The Storm (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Rotation (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) The Crew (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999)

What happens if we put Mario and Pac-Man together? In this special Namco Club episode, we tell the forty-year story shared by Namco and Nintendo, including the animosity moments, the times when they teamed up and, most important, the amazing games released along the way.   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Overworld (Super Mario All-Stars, 1993) Gun Runner (Ridge Racer 64, 2000) Cutie-Q Room (Namco Museum Vol. 2, 1996) Running / Countdown (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, 2018) Aim High (Ace Combat 2, 1997) Walkman Stage (Quinty / Mendel Palace, 1989) Pokémon Stadium (Super Smash Bros. Melee, 2001) Fight Back a Chap (Galaxian³ Project Dragoon, 1990) Acropolis, Greece (PS Version) (Tekken, 1995) Lode Stone (Ace Combat 2, 1997) Ridge Racer Roots (Ridge Racer 64, 2000) U-Rays (Tutorial) (F-Zero GX/AX, 2004) Shotgun Kiss (Vegas Palace) (F-Zero GX/AX, 2004) Yoshi Park (Mario Kart Arcade GP 2, 2007) History Unfolds (Soulcalibur II, 2002) Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros. Melee, 2001) Pac-Man Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Star Fox's Theme (Star Fox Assault, 2005) Mario Stadium (Mario Superstar Baseball, 2005) Staff Roll (Tekken Tag Tournament, 2000) Menu (Super Smash Bros. For Wii U, 2014) PAC-MAN (Super Smash Bros. For Wii U, 2014) PAC-MAN'S PARK / BLOCK TOWN (Super Smash Bros. For Wii U, 2014) Credits (Super Smash Bros. For Wii U, 2014) Main Theme (Pokkén Tournament, 2016) My Town (Pokkén Tournament, 2016)

Welcome to the Real Racing Roots '99 Grand Prix! In the first english episode of the Namco Club Podcast, we revisit the classic Ridge Racer Type 4 (PSOne, 1998), considered one of the best games in the Ridge Racer series, and also take a quick look at the Turbo Mode Disc where we can play a light remake of the first Ridge Racer home version released in 1994.   WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE NAMCO CLUB? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! _______________________________________ EPISODE'S SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance) Welcome To The Ridge Racer (Ridge Racer Revolution, 1995) Spiral Ahead (Ryo Watanabe Remix) (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-, 2019) Party's Over (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Main Menu (Ridge Racer Bonus Turbo Mode Disc, 1999) Beyond (Ridge Racers, 2004) Ridge Racer (Ridge Racer, 1993) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Lords Of Techno (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Grip (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Urban Fragments (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Quiet Curves (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Turn The Page (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) On Your Way (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) The Parade (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Pearl Blue Soul (HIROSHI WATANABE Remix) (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-, 2019) Silhouette Dance (Sampling Masters AYA Remix) (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-, 2019) Epilogue (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Garage Talk (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Your Vibe (J99 Remix) (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-, 2019) Move Me (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Movin' In Circles (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Lucid Rhythms (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Burnin' Rubber (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Naked Glow (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Thru (Sampling Masters MEGA Remix) (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-, 2019) Stardust Fanfare (Katamari Damacy, 2003) Revlimit Funk (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) The Ride (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Eat 'em Up! (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) RIDGE RACER -one more win- (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998)

No terceiro capítulo das Crônicas da UGSF, trocamos os tanques multiarticulados por uma motocicleta futurista e cheia de truques! O Namco Club analisou as versões Arcade e para Mega Drive de Burning Force, de 1989, além de contar a história de Hiromi Tengenji em sua saga para passar no exame final do curso de formação de cadetes da UGSF. TRILHA SONORA DO EPISÓDIO: as músicas fazem parte da trilha sonora oficial do jogo que foi lançado no Namco Game Sound Express Vol. 02, lançado em 1990. _________________________________________ CURTA NOSSO PERFIL NO INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/namcoclubpodcast/

O Torneio dos Rei dos Punhos de Ferro retorna para uma segunda edição repleta de melhorias, novos personagens e conflitos entre membros do clã Mishima! O Namco Club revisita Tekken 2, de 1995, e conta como o jogo plantou as sementes para diversas características que se tornariam marcas registradas da série. TRILHA SONORA: com exceção dos temas de abertura e de encerramento do Namco Club Podcast, todas as faixas foram extraídas da trilha sonora oficial de Tekken 2. _________________________________________ CURTA NOSSO PERFIL NO INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/namcoclubpodcast/

Bem-vindos ao Grande Prêmio Real Racing Roots '99! No último episódio de 2020, o Namco Club revisita o clássico R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 de 1998 e relembra os principais motivos que fizeram com que este game se tornasse o favorito dos fãs da série.   TRILHA SONORA DO EPISÓDIO: as músicas foram extraídas do The 20th Anniv. Sounds, álbum duplo lançado em 2019 que contém versões remixadas e remasterizadas da trilha sonora original. _________________________________________ CURTA NOSSO PERFIL NO INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/namcoclubpodcast/

Quando a Namco resolve presentear os seus fãs, ela o faz com grande estilo! Neste episódio, o Namco Club explora o CD bônus que veio incluso no Ridge Racer Type 4, conta curiosidades sobre os vídeos e demos contidos no disco e descobre quais as diferenças entre o Ridge Racer Turbo Mode com a versão original do PSOne de 1995. _______________ CURTA NOSSO PERFIL NO INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/namcoclubpodcast/ _______________ Trilha sonora do episódio (em ordem de execução): Namco Club Theme (Marcio Campassi, 2020) Party's Over (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 - The 20th Anniv. Sounds -, 2019) Epilogue (R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 - The 20th Anniv. Sounds -, 2019) Attract (Ridge Racer, 1993) View (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Main Menu (Ridge Racer Bonus Turbo Mode Disc, 1999) Judgement (Point Blank, 1997) Parachuting Targets (Point Blank, 1997) Stage 1-1 (Time Crisis, 1995) Title Screen (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Zoom (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Title Screen (Klonoa: Door To Phantomile, 1997) The Begginings of Gales (Klonoa: Door To Phantomile, 1997) Opening Movie (Tekken 3, 1998) The Execution (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Main Theme (Ridge Racer | PSX Version, 1995) Beyond (Ridge Racers, 2005) Ridge Racer (Ridge Racer, 1993) Grip (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Lords Of Techno (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Ending (Ridge Racer | PSX Version, 1995) Victorious (Marcio Campassi, 2019)

É hora de voltar para a saga da UGSF. Desta vez, a bordo de tanques armados até os dentes! Exploramos Cyber Sled, de 1993, e sua continução Cyber Commando, de 1994, e contamos como esses games pouco conhecidos possuem detalhes importantes para a continuação da epopéia espacial da Namco. _______________ CURTA NOSSO PERFIL NO INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/namcoclubpodcast/ _______________ Trilha sonora do episódio (em ordem de execução): Namco Club Theme (Marcio Campassi, 2020) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Silent Fight (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Night Command (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) The Battle Of Underground (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Be Warped Time (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Take Measures (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Enter For Battle (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Ground Rhythm (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Unvoidable (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Twilight Hero (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.10 Cyber Sled, 1994) Ship Select (Cyber Commando, 1994) Stage 1 (Cyber Commando, 1994) Stage 5 (Cyber Commando, 1994) Stage 2 (Cyber Commando, 1994) Stage 4 (Cyber Commando, 1994) Continue (Cyber Commando, 1994) Victorious (Marcio Campassi, 2019)

Quem diria que um game sobre rolar uma bola gigante de tranqueiras poderia ter uma história de desenvolvimento tão inspiradora e se tornaria um clássico moderno? Neste episódio, o Namco Club recebe Dan e Thais Souza, hosts do podcast Som Nascente, que nos ajudaram a explorar o maravilhoso Katamari Damacy (2003), além da versão remasterizada Katamari Damacy REROLL (2018). TRILHA SONORA DO EPISÓDIO: com exceção dos temas de abertura e encerramento do Namco Club Podcast, todas as faixas fazem parte do álbum Katamari Fortissimo Damacy, a trilha sonora oficial do game. ________________________ CONHEÇA O SOM NASCENTE PODCAST: http://somnascente.com/ APOIE O NAMCO CLUB E O SOM NASCENTE OUVINDO A GENTE NA ORELO: https://www.orelo.audio/

RIIIIIDGE RAACEEEERRR! Foi dada a largada para revisitarmos os três primeiros games da série (Ridge Racer de 1993, Ridge Racer 2 de 1994 e Ridge Racer Revolution de 1995) e contarmos como a rivalidade da Namco com a Sega proporcionou uma revolução sem precedentes nos games poligonais.   Trilha sonora do episódio (em ordem de execução): Namco Club Theme (Marcio Campassi, 2020) Ridge Racer (Ridge Racer, 1993) Welcome to The Ridge Racer (Ridge Racer Revolution, 1995) Course Select (Virtua Racing, 1993) Feeling Over Remix (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Rare Hero (Ridge Racer, 1993) Rhythm Shift (Ridge Racer, 1993) Title Screen (Ridge Racer, 1993) Lords Of Techno (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Rotterdam Nation (Ridge Racer, 1993) Game Start (Galaxian, 1980) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Over The Highway (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Drive U 2 Dancing (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Challenging Stage Start (Galaga '88) Galactic Dancing Tango (Galaga '88, 1988) Maximum Zone (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Grip (Ridge Racer 2/Revolution, 1994) Victorious (Marcio Campassi, 2019)

Estamos perto do Dia das Bruxas, época de vampiros, zumbis e vampiros-zumbis! Para comemorar, o Namco Club decidiu explorar Code Vein de 2019, um game que, apesar de não ser assustador, acabou ganhando uma legião de fãs pelos seu estilo anime e suas mudanças na consagrada fórmula do Dark Souls.   Trilha sonora do episódio: excetuando o tema de abertura e de encerramento, todas as faixas pertencem à soundtrack do jogo composta por Go Shiina.

Bem-vindos à primeira edição do Torneio do Rei dos Punhos de Ferro! Revisitamos Tekken de 1995 e contamos como uma história de rivalidades entre gigantes na indústria de games deu início a uma das séries de luta 3D mais famosas de todos os tempos.   Trilha sonora do episódio (em ordem de execução): Namco Club Theme (Marcio Campassi, 2020) Akira (Virtua Fighter, 1994) Opening - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Chicago, U.S.A. - Arcade Version (Tekken, 1994) Ai ga Tarinai ze (Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, 1996) King George Island, Antartica - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Sichuan, China - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Kyoto, Japan - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Marine Stadium, Japan - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Character Select - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Monument Valley, U.S.A. - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Paul's Miracle Ponken (Tekken 2, 1996) Trial (Tekken 2, 1996) Windemere, U.K. - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Staff Role - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Acropolis, Greece - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Night In Chicago (Tekken U.K. Limited Edition soundtrack, 1996) Challenging Stage (Galaga, 1981) Name Entry 2 (Galaga, 1981) Challenging Stage Perfect (Galaga, 1981) Ending (Tekken, 1995) Angkor Vat, Cambodia - Arcade Version (Tekken, 1994) Acropolis Trinitoron Mix By Sampling Masters A (Tekken U.K. Limited Edition soundtrack, 1996) Fiji - Arcade Version (Tekken, 1994) Fiji - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Name Entry - PS Version (Tekken, 1995) Victorious (Marcio Campassi, 2019)

O início da saga da UGSF começa aqui! Neste episódio, jogamos o clássico Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, de 1999, dissecamos seu enredo complexo e contamos a história de como o mundo recebeu um game com diversos cortes em relação à versão japonesa.   Trilha sonora do episódio (em ordem de execução): Namco Club Theme (Marcio Campassi, 2020) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Engage (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Linkage (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Friends (Air Combat, 1995) Lightning Speed (Ace Combat 2, 1997) Engage (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) The Protocol (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Physical Layer (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Transparent Blue (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Frozen Soul (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Shattered Stones (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Alert (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Miles Above (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Void (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) The Crew (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Liquid Air (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Camber (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, 1999) Victorious (Marcio Campassi, 2019)

Você sabia que diversos games da Namco fazem parte do mesmo universo? Neste episódio do Namco Club Podcast, introduzimos a cronologia da UGSF, que conta como Galaga, Bosconian, Dig Dug, Mr. Driller e outras dezenas de clássicos do estúdio estão ligados entre si.   Trilha sonora do episódio (em ordem de execução): Namco Club Theme (Marcio Campassi, 2020) Galaga Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Gaplus Room (Namco Museum Vol. 2, 1996) Opening (Star Luster X68000 Ver., 1994) Bosconian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Burn Up The Space (Galaxian³: Project Dragoon, 1990) Combat Galaga (Star Ixiom, 1999) Dig Dug Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Mr. Driller's Theme (Mr. Driller, 1999) Baraduke Room (Namco Museum Vol. 5, 1997) Planet Puka (Star Ixiom, 1999) Destroy Possessed Enemy (Galaxian³: Project Dragoon, 1990) Galaxian Room (Namco Museum Vol. 3, 1996) Victorious (Marcio Campassi, 2019)

No primeiro episódio do Namco Club Podcast, contamos a história de desenvolvimento do Pac-Man e as principais inspirações que levaram o designer Toru Iwatani a criar um ícone da cultura gamer.   Trilha sonora do episódio (em ordem de execução): Namco Club Theme (Marcio Campassi, 2020) Mappy's Lullaby (This Is Namco - Arrangement Album, 1990) Pac-Man Room (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Museum (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Cutie-Q Room (Namco Museum Vol. 2, 1996) Zoom (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) View (Namco Museum Vol. 1, 1995) Eat 'em Up! (Ridge Racer Type 4, 1998) Pac Avenue (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) Pac Steps (Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, 2016) Victorious (Marcio Campassi, 2019)