The VGMbassy

It's the final episode of Embassy Exclusive, closing out this show and The VGMbassy series as well. It's been a fantastic journey, and Ed, Joe, and Todd spend their final time on the mic remembering their favorite moments from the podcast and distributing personal thank-yous to everyone who's contributed over the years. The post Embassy Exclusive 59: A Fond Farewell appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

The Embassy Exclusive staff ruminate on the ethics of AI, talk about soundtracks that precede their games, and share tales of slow burner favorites. The post Embassy Exclusive 58: Artificial Unintelligence appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed and Myla share some great summery tunes from driving games while going on a virtual road trip. The post Episode 103: A Summer Drive with Myla appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed, Joe, and Todd discuss Nintendo Direct excitement, Kid-Friendly gaming, and favorite retro artwork. The post Embassy Exclusive 57: Family-Friendly Sprites appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed plays the original versions of beloved tunes and then surprises Joe and Myla with one or more remakes. The post Episode 102: Same Song, Different Decade with Joe and Myla appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Roguelike progression, the state of the games industry, and animal protagonists are the order of the day on this month's show! The post Embassy Exclusive 56: Felines and Bottom Lines appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

We're talking about resurrection and reconciliation on today's episode, particularly in the realm of retro game series. The post Embassy Exclusive 55: Retro Resurrection appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

All of the music played today are from games that were purchased as part of a blind pack of Steam keys, and we've unearthed some gems! The post Episode 101: Mystery Indie Bundle VGM 2 appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Fresh off the heels of our 100th episode spectacular, the Embassy Exclusive crew continues the festivities with more memories, fun topics, and some great music! The post Embassy Exclusive 54: The 100th Episode Afterparty appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

It's our 100th Episode celebration, packed with special guests, cameo appearances, and the debut of the NEW VGMbassy Theme Song! The post Episode 100: The 100th Episode Celebration! appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

The theme of the day is a look back at 2023. Each host brings a list of their accomplishments, picks and pans, and some of their favorite VGM! The post Embassy Exclusive 53: Grumpy Baby New Year appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed and Embassy Exclusive cohost Todd have selected a few amazing chiptune tracks from the demoscene and relate their sounds to video game genres. The post Episode 99: Chiplash! When Demoscene and Video Games Collide – with Todd appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

For this festive Christmas Eve release, the EE boys gather around their warm microphones and chat about the Holidays, gaming addictions, and regrettable purchases. The post Embassy Exclusive 52: Addicted to Holidays appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

VGMbassy community member UtopiaNemo has provided the soundtrack from an obscure title called Sora no Fudousan. Ed and Cam must listen to the music and try to determine what the game is about, what system the game is for, and who the composer might be by the end of the show. The post Episode 98: Blind Listen 9: Sora no Fudousan with Cam Werme appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Our hosts chat about excellent graphics, the skyrocketing games market, and childhood gaming setups on this particularly humorous episode. The post Embassy Exclusive 51: Memories and Memorabilia appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed and Logan delve into the captivating world of Undertale alternate universes, unraveling the intricate web of fan-created narratives that have sprung from Toby Fox's iconic game. The post Episode 97: The Music of Undertale's Alternate Universes with Logan appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed, Joe, and Todd talk about backlogs, non-VGM artists making soundtracks, and deck-building games while enjoying some particularly funny listener contributions. The post Embassy Exclusive 50: Theoretical VGM appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Joe and Ed have no choice but to convert the podcast studio into a makeshift radio station and report live on the unexplainable bedlam happening in the neighborhood. The post Episode 96: Creepypasta FM appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

The boys say goodbye to summer and look forward to everything the rest of the year has to offer: Turning leaves, cooler weather, spooky season, and lots of holiday season games to play! The post Embassy Exclusive 49: Autumn Empire – Our Favorite Fall Levels appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed digs out some of the more obscure examples of chip-based music for the Sega CD platform. The post Episode 95: Sega CD Chiptune appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

The crew tackles some hot and poignant topics today, in the wake of several popular news stories. The post Embassy Exclusive 48: Potent Portables appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed, Joe and Todd listen to the worst VGM, submitted by Patreon subscribers. The post Episode 94: Bad VGM with Joe and Todd (Patron Picks!) appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed and Todd are joined by Chris Murray and Ed's wife Myla as they dive into the world of video game merch, sharing their favorite collectibles and discussing the gems they wish they had in their collections. The post Embassy Exclusive 47: The Search for Merch appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Learn about the music from the Quake series, featuring industrial and metal tracks from a wealth of talented composers. The post Episode 93: Quake Music History appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

We've got an emotionally impactful show this month, centered around Joe's request for listeners to send us pieces of VGM that hit them right in the feels. The post Embassy Exclusive 46: Right in the Feels appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

The Diad joins Ed for Masters of VGM month, focusing on composers that we feel don't get enough attention in the media. The post Episode 92: Masters of VGM 2 with The Diad appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Patreon Patron Mike Stark, longtime Zelda fan and member of the Norwalk Gamer Symphony Orchestra, joins us in-studio this month to chat about the Zelda series and its music. The post Embassy Exclusive 45: Talking Zelda with Mike Stark from the Norwalk Gamer Symphony Orchestra appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Shujin Academy VGM Club's Professor Tom joins Ed to share some music from Sega Arcade classics The post Episode 91: Sega Arcade Games with Professor Tom appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

It's an all-Mario episode, as Embassy Exclusive and Mustin celebrate the Super Mario Bros Movie and the release of Mustin's new album, "Mario Mixtape." The post Embassy Exclusive 44: Celebrating Super Mario Bros Featuring Mustin appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Ed explores some of the lesser-known titles from the Amiga era and showcases the talented composers who brought these games to life. The post Episode 90: Amiga Obscura appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

Relive the raw power of the Atari 2600 all over again! The post Episode 89: The Unmatched Power of the Atari 2600 appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

XVGM Radio's Justin joins us this month in Joe's absence for an evening of music and poignant gaming opinions. The post Embassy Exclusive 43: Playing Games to Relax and News from PAX appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

XVGM Radio co-host Justin Schneider joins Ed for a look at dark subculture music in video games.

It's the first public Embassy Exclusive! This month Ed, Joe and Todd tackle the hot topic of rising costs in the new and retro video game markets.

Ed stumbles into a gym owned by VGM cover band The Mad Gear, and chaos ensues.

Ed gathers around the fire with his pals Joe and Todd to share and chat about some blustery winter-themed video game music.

Alex and Ed cover all of the console Mario Party games on this episode, playing some of their favorite tunes, chatting about their favorite minigames, and dishing on fun memories playing with their friends and family.

Ed takes a look at music from top-down perspective survival shooters, a genre quickly gaining popularity due to the runway success of Vampire Survivors and it's Castlevania-inspired soundtrack.

Rob and Pernell from the Rhythm & Pixels VGM podcast hang out with Ed and Logan in the VGMbassy studio for a fun casual chat.

Ed joins a cavalcade of likeminded podcasters and shares music from his top 4 composers of all time for Masters of VGM month.

Justin (XVGM Radio, The Arcane Machine) joins Ed once again for a music-history show based on the danceable industrial sounds of the entire Descent series.

Ed explores all twelve games across the entire Quattro NES series, as well as a few detours to listen to some amazing music from ports on other systems.

Patreon patron Scott McElhone tries to stump Ed and Joe with a soundtrack from a game known as Burn:Cycle.

Rob Nichols, cohost of VGM podcast Rhythm & Pixels, joins Ed for a look at 20 years' worth of music from Dance Dance Revolution.

Chris Murray joins Ed for a look at the Falcom sound, featuring classic and modern soundtracks.

Llistener UtopiaNemo tries to stump Ed and game composer Ryan Steel with the soundtrack to a game called Going Under.

Ed teams up with VGMbassador-tier Patron FranklyZappa to chat about the crazy gaming stories they've had with our brothers and family members.

It's a special public Embassy Exclusive with lots of creepy tricks and treats!

Ed joins the rest of the Embassy Exclusive crew (aka Joe and Todd) to share some Patreon patron submitted tunes in the key of "spooky."

Ed explores the music and history of the Bionic Commando series from its arcade and microcomputer origins to the modern HD remakes and beyond.

Ed and Dan look at the soundtracks and gameplay from Hack & Slash games, sharing music from classic and current titles.