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Episode #90 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, we've got more exciting news for VR on Nintendo Switch! The crew goes in-depth with Yoshi's Crafted World, Pokemon Let's Go, Dead Cells, and The Sims 4. They also dive into the recent editorial written on Kotaku by Jason Schreier regarding Anthem, Bioware, and EA. Segments for today’s episode include: Why Are We Talking About Bruce & Michael Buffer? Exciting Nintendo Switch VR News Dead Cells DLC Discussion Yoshi's Crafted World Discussion Pokemon, Let's Go! Discussion The Sims 4 Discussion Release Dates & Adjustments New Releases for the Week of 4/8/19 Jason Schreier, Kotaku, Anthem, Bioware, and EA Kickstart My Heart! (Dario Argento's Dreadful Bond) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer MUSIC CREDIT ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
Episode #91 of BGMania. This is a listener suggested episode topic, coming to you courtesy of Stephan. Bryan and Frank explore the idea of farewells and goodbyes in gaming through music, from a major character death, to the end of a beloved franchise, to a tearful goodbye between characters. Enjoy the show! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Song of Feeling (Chrono Cross) [1999] I Stand Alone (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3) [2011] Epilogue (Uncharted 4: A Thief's End) [2016] Farewell -Remastered Version- (Turrican 2) [1991] Last Goodbye (Silent Hill) [1999] Goodbye (Telltale's The Walking Dead: Season 1, Episode 5) [2012] Tsuki no Nukumori (Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon) [2009] Fi's Farewell (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword) [2011] Farewell, Hyrule King (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker) [2002] No Other Choice (Marvel's Spider-Man) [2018] Late Goodbye by Poets of the Fall (Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne) [2003] Green and Blue (Halo 4) [2012] Goodbye Paititi -Ending Song- (Shadow of the Tomb Raider) [2018] Enclosure (Metal Gear Solid) [1998] Farewell & Into the Inevitable (Mass Effect 3: Citadel DLC) [2012] Ciel d'aube -Epilogue- (Mega Man Zero 4) [2005] CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
Episode #89 of the Max Level Podcast. On today's show, it's time, once again, for THUNDERDOME! The crew goes in-depth with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Alwa's Awakening, and Stardew Valley. They also discuss the Sega Genesis Mini and Borderlands 3, both of which were recently announced last week. Segments for today’s episode include: Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI Skipping E3... Shocker Q2 2019 ThunderDome! Alwa's Awakening Discussion Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Discussion Stardew Valley Discussion Release Dates & Adjustments New Releases for the Week of 4/1/19 (Spoiler: None!) Sega Genesis Mini Releasing this Fall Borderlands 3.. More of the Same 'Ol, Same 'Ol Situation? Kickstart My Heart! (Firmament) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer MUSIC CREDIT ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games◘ Quote used from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome is Copyright by Warner Bros◘ Cover of "We Don't Need Another Hero" by Tina Turner is Copyright by Northern Kings and Warner Music Finland
Episode #90 of BGMania. 10 more freaking episodes until we reach 100! Feels like so long ago we started this journey, and we cannot believe we're closing in on the big 1-0-0. But it's the end of the month, and you know what that means! RADIO HOUR, BAY-BEEEEE! An eclectic mix of music, we have picks from Bryan, Frank, Jessica, and a listener submission. Enjoy the show! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Eden of the Monarch (Demon Gaze) [2013] Legacy (Devil May Cry 5) [2019] Encounter (Metal Gear Solid) [1998] Underground Chamber (Alwa's Awakening) [2017] Anything But Tangerines -PSX Version- (Earthworm Jim 2) [1996] Short Change Hero (Borderlands 2) [2012] Luxury Airship Lusitania (The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd) [2007] Crow's Nest -Honorable Intentions- (Halo 3) [2007] Painful Sigh (Miwaku no Chousho) [1995] Boss Battle (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist) [1992] Miami Disco (Hotline Miami) [2012] Nuclear (Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain) [2015] CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
Episode #88 of the Max Level Podcast. MOM! I'M USING STADIA! GET OFF THE PHONE! I'M GETTING DISCONNECTED! GET OFF THE PHONE!! On today's show, what a great Nindies Showcase that was last week! The crew goes in-depth with Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy, Night Stalkers, and Super Mario Bros 2. They also discuss in great detail Google Stadia, and what this potentially will do to the gaming industry as a whole, as well as our excitement levels on the service. Segments for today’s episode include: 3 Sony Exclusives Appearing on the Epic Games Store! Nindies Showcase for Spring 2019 Recap and Thoughts Night Stalkers Discussion Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Discussion NESflix Discussion Release Dates & Adjustments New Releases for the Week of 3/25/19 Dissecting Google Stadia While Weighing the Pro's and Con's Kickstart My Heart! (Scout's Honour) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer MUSIC CREDIT ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
Episode #89 of BGMania. It's no secret that Data East both published and developed quite a few bad games in their time. But did you know that they also have some amazing soundtracks behind a good majority of their games? On today's extremely fun episode, Bryan and Frank explore 16 different games each featuring some excellent music, while cracking jokes on Data East along the way! Enjoy the show! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Rise and Fall, Light and Darkness (Dark Seal II) [1992] Stage Theme 2 (Bad Dudes) [1989] Ah! It's Chernobyl! (Tumblepop) [1992] BGM 1 (Rohga Armor Force) [1991] Vapor Trail (Vapor Trail) [1991] Circuit Theme C (Al Unser Jr.'s Turbo Racing) [1990] Karnov (Fighter's History) [1993] Sometime, Somewhere (High Seas Havoc) [1993] Theme of Wu Song (Outlaws of the Lost Dynasty) [1995] Under the Moonlight (Night Slashers) [1993] Evolution Revolution (Congo's Caper) [1993] Tune 1 (Sly Spy: Secret Agent) [1989] Kao Kao Kao (Midnight Resistance) [1991] Intro (Two Crude Dudes) [1991] Staff Roll (Dashin' Desperadoes) [1993] Stage Theme Werewolf (Werewolf: The Last Warrior) [1990] Win Match Jingle (Tag Team Wrestling) [1983] CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
Episode #87 of the Max Level Podcast. Gee Sony, what are we gonna do tonight? The same thing we do every night, Sony. Try to take over the world!! On today's first ever 4 man show, our hype levels continue to increase for World of Warcraft Classic. The crew goes in-depth with Devil May Cry 5, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, and League of Legends. They also talk about the hypotheticals of Sony acquiring Take Two, or any major platform holder making a big purchase. Segments for today’s episode include: Condolences to New Zealand The Debut of Tavern Talk with WoW Classic's Roadmap Updates! Devil May Cry 5 Discussion ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Discussion League of Legends Discussion Release Dates & Adjustments New Releases for the Week of 3/18/19 Discussing the Hypotheticals of Sony Acquiring Take Two Kickstart My Heart! (Serin Fate) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer MUSIC CREDIT ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
The following episode is brought to you by Aksys Games. Bonus Episode #15 of BGMania. Earlier this year, Aksys Games released a limited edition vinyl album for Death Mark, a horror visual novel that released on Halloween in 2018. Composed entirely by Naoaki Jimbo, the soundtrack features creepy and unsettling piano vibes and great atmospheric horror music. For this month's Bonus Episode of BGMania, Bryan and Frank hook up a classic turntable to the PC and listen to portions of the vinyl album while discussing the music, game, composer, and horror in general. Try not to get marked, and enjoy the show! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Death Mark (Death Mark) [2018] Bearers of the Mark (Death Mark) [2018] Grudges (Death Mark) [2018] Rumors (Death Mark) [2018] Whispers (Death Mark) [2018] CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
Episode #88 of BGMania. First impressions are always key, and the way a video game presents it's music through the title screen has always been relatively important. On this week's episode, Bryan and Frank dug through some of their favorites to find excellent title screen music, but also came across some lesser known pieces that are quite good! Enjoy the show! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Theme (Donkey Kong Country) [1994] Opening (ActRaiser) [1990] Title Theme (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) [1989] Title Theme (Twisted Metal) [1995] Main Menu Theme (Bloodborne) [2015] Main Theme (Dragon Ball Evolution) [2009] Title Screen (Metroid Prime) [2002] Opening Suite (Halo: Combat Evolved) [2001] Title Screen (Xenoblade Chronicles) [2010] Title Screen (Cool World) [1992] Title Menu (Gravity Rush 2) [2017] Title Screen (3 Ninjas Kick Back) [1994] Main Theme (Ori and the Blind Forest) [2015] Title Theme (Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest) [1993] Title Screen (Yoshi's Woolly World) [2015] Opening (Kid Icarus Uprising) [2012] CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
Episode #86 of the Max Level Podcast. So seriously... what the hell is going on at Bioware?? The crew goes in-depth with The Caligula Effect: Overdose, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, Magic the Gathering: Arena, and Tick Tock: A Tale for Two. They also discuss Nintendo entering the VR landscape next month with the release of Toy-Con 04 for Nintendo Labo. Segments for today’s episode include: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile BioWare... What's Going On? ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Discussion The Caligula Effect: Overdose Discussion Magic the Gathering: Arena Discussion Tick Tock: A Tale for Two Discussion Release Dates & Adjustments New Releases for the Week of 3/11/19 Nintendo Labo is Bringing VR to the Switch Kickstart My Heart! (Dungeon Defenders: Awakened) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer MUSIC CREDIT ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
You may be noticing there's no Episode Number or BGMania Podcast in the title anymore. Apple Podcasts sent out a mass email to all content creators asking that we stop putting that information in the titles. Forgot to mention that on air during the actual show, so I'll mention it next week! We like to take a deep dive into a specific composers' catalog of music once every quarter, and to kick things off this year, we're looking into one of Bryan's more recent favorite composers, Keiichi Okabe! Known for his work on NieR and Tekken, prepare for a hard-hitting, thumping, and moving episode. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Eddy Gordo (Tekken 3) [1997] Ogre Stage (Tekken Tag Tournament) [1997] Boyfriend A Go Go (Beautiful Katamari) [2007] Break Theory (Tekken 6) [2007] Song of the Ancients ~ Devola (NieR) [2010] Shadowlord (NieR) [2010] Mystic Force (Tekken Tag Tournament 2) [2011] Kuroi Uta (Drakengard 3) [2013] Armaros (Drakengard 3) [2013] Arctic Snowfall -Final Round- (Tekken 7) [2015] Peaceful Sleep (NieR: Automata) [2017] Possessed by Disease (NieR: Automata) [2017] Shield of the King (Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus) [2017] Prelude of Showdown (SINoALICE) [2017] Dark World / Dark World Dungeon (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Last Stand (Fate/EXTELLA Link) [2019] CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer
You may be noticing there's no Episode Number or Max Level Podcast in the title anymore. Apple Podcasts sent out a mass email to all content creators asking that we stop putting that information in the titles. Forgot to mention that on air during the actual show, so I'll mention it next week! We also forgot to do the Game Challenge Updates! Apologies! This week on Episode #85 of the Max Level Podcast, we touch on that itch to go back and play our favorite games. The crew goes in-depth with Dead or Alive 6, Anodyne, and Tetris 99. They also discuss THQ Nordic's PR disaster and moronic decision last week, and then run wild and crazy over Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Segments for today’s episode include: Getting That Itch THQ Nordic's Disastrous Week Anodyne Discussion Tetris 99 Discussion Dead or Alive 6 Discussion Release Dates & Adjustments New Releases for the Week of 3/4/19 Running Wild With Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Kickstart My Heart! (Heroes Ravage - Rise of an NPC) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! CONTACT US ◘ Website: http://leveldowngames.com/◘ Discord: https://discord.gg/Vqfdeaf◘ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG◘ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan.ldg/◘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leveldowngaming◘ LDG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/leveldowngames◘ Kyle/Streamworks Alliance Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bruce_dedeuce AFFILIATE LINKS Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer MUSIC CREDIT ◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
"My friend, the fates are cruel, there are no dreams, no honor remains, the arrow has left, the bow of the goddess. My soul, corrupted by vengeance, hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey, in my own salvation, and your eternal slumber. Legend shall speak, of sacrifice at world's end, the wind sails over the water's surface, quietly, but surely." - Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. Who's ready for an eclectic mix of video game music to close out February? We are! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: High Above the Land (Shovel Knight) [2014] Wings of Kynareth (The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion) [2006] Title Theme (RoboCop) [1990] Title Screen (Silver Surfer) [1990] Overworld Theme (Fester's Quest) [1989] Lelianna's Song (Dragon Age: Origins) [2009] Sera Was Never (Dragon Age: Inquisition) [2014] Feel No Fear (Chaos Legion) [2003] I'm The One You're Looking For (Fallout 4) [2015] Streets of Agrabah (Disney's Aladdin) [1993] The Price of Freedom (Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core) [2007] Secunda (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) [2011] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Let's channel our inner Skid Row: Remember yesterday.. Nintendo Switch in hand. It's all about the games.. we'll remember you. Through the console wars.. through every great new game. Our bodies will always be Reggie.. we'll remember youuuu.. Oh, whoaaaaaa. The crew goes in-depth with Jump Force, Far Cry New Dawn, and Anthem. They also discuss the recent roadmap for updates that Bethesda released for Fallout 76, Microsoft and Nintendo working closer together than most people thought, and the future of Xbox in general. Segments for today’s episode include: Saying Farewell to Reggie Fils-Aimé As He Enters Retirement Jump Force Discussion Far Cry New Dawn Discussion Anthem Discussion 100 Game Challenge Updates Release Dates & Adjustments New Releases for the Week of 2/25/19 Bethesda Introduces a Roadmap for Fallout 76 Updates Nintendo Bringing Back Scalebound? Microsoft and Nintendo Working Closer Together Than Most Thought The Next Generation of Xbox is Nigh! Kickstart My Heart! (Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~ **Music Credit**◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
An emotional journey such as GRIS only comes along once a year or so, and boy is Bryan glad he finally decided to sit down and play through this game. One of the most beautiful games he's had the pleasure of playing, the soundtrack behind it is stellar and adds to the impact of the narrative perfectly. So let's explore a handful of tracks for this month's bonus episode. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s bonus episode is as follows: GRIS, Part 1 (GRIS) [2018] Chiasm (GRIS) [2018] Perseverance (GRIS) [2018] Komorebi (GRIS) [2018] Karasu (GRIS) [2018] Unagi (GRIS) [2018] In Your Hands (GRIS) [2018] GRIS, Part 2 (GRIS) [2018] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
We finally received an episode suggestion from one of our most dedicated listeners, and this week, we're fully exploring the topic! Thanks to the mixxmaster, we'll be taking a dive into two games released on the Nintendo 64, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil. Jungle beats and booming bass drums? Yes please! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Catacombs (Turok: Dinosaur Hunter) [1997] Lost World (Turok: Dinosaur Hunter) [1997] Battle vs Longhunter & Mantis (Turok: Dinosaur Hunter) [1997] Fortress (Turok: Dinosaur Hunter) [1997] Battle vs T-Rex (Turok: Dinosaur Hunter) [1997] Ancient City (Turok: Dinosaur Hunter) [1997] Title (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] Mother Boss (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] Port of Adia (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] Mantid-Primagen Boss (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] Intro to the Hive (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] Adon Hub (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] Blind One Boss (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] River of Souls (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] The Dark Totem (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] The Light Totem (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil) [1998] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Last week forever changed the landscape of gaming as we know it. Ladies and gentlemen, Link's Awakening is getting a from-the-ground-up remake, and it features Chibi Link. ADORABLE! We go in-depth with Apex Legends thanks to Kyle's burning passion for the game. From there, the crew dissects and analyzes the latest Nintendo Direct, and they weigh in on the Activision Blizzard layoff news. Segments for today’s episode include: Introducing Kyle from Streamworks Alliance Apex Legends Discussion The Legend of Zelda Discussion Tasty Treats & 100 Game Challenge Updates (Bryan's solo segment this week) Dissecting the Nintendo Direct New Releases for the Week of 2/18/19 Weighing in on the Activision Blizzard Layoff News Kickstart My Heart! (Crossroads Inn) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~ **Music Credit**◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
Without question, this is one of the hardest episodes we've ever done. Not because it was difficult to pick tracks, but because it was difficult to get through due to emotions of sadness. Bryan and Frank show a side you've not seen of them before in this extremely emotional and extremely heartfelt episode. Bring your tissues and bring the tears. WARNING: Due to wanting to really express ourselves and talk about why these tracks made us emotional, there are open spoilers for each game we discuss in relation to the song choices. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: With Sympathy (Gears of War 2) [2008] Wish My Life Away (Finding Paradise) [2017] Xion's Theme (Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days) [2009] Arthas, My Son (World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King) [2008] Way To Fall (Metal Gear Solid 3) [2004] That's The Way It Is (Red Dead Redemption 2) [2018] Midna Says Farewell (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) [2006] Hoshi to Bokura to (Persona 5) [2016] The Song of the Sea (Rime) [2017] Build a Little World With Me (Rakuen) [2017] Naia (Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons) [2013] All Gone, No Escape (The Last of Us) [2013] The Land of Happiness (Shadow of the Colossus) [2005] The Weight of the World (NieR: Automata) [2017] Love Theme (Metal Gear Solid 4) [2008] May I, Stand Unshaken (Red Dead Redemption 2) [2018] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
For the first time ever, we are doing a Spoilercast! Since Bryan and Frank just both recently finished Kingdom Hearts 3, on the same day in fact, they decided to sit down and really dive deep into what we saw throughout the game. They also talk extensively about the ending, the after credits scenes, and theorize on where the franchise could be going next. Be warned. This is a Spoilercast, so everything you hear in this will be spoilers. Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~ **Music Credit**◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
Who would have ever thought we'd be living in a world where Xbox Live would eventually be coming to a Nintendo platform. Times, they sure are a'changing! Got it memorized? We're still neck deep in Kingdom Hearts 3 worlds. The crew also discusses a secret new Sony studio and what they could be doing, Apex Legends and how we mourn over the loss of Titanfall 3, and what the hell Xbox Live being on the Nintendo Switch could mean for gamers in the future. Segments for today’s episode include: THQ Nordic Needs to Get the AEW License Kingdom Hearts 3 Discussion, Part 2 Divinity: Original Sin II Discussion Tasty Treats & 100 Game Challenge Updates Weekly Scoop News Report New Releases for the Week of 2/11/19 Xbox Live is Coming to the Nintendo Switch and Other Devices Kickstart My Heart! (Summer in Mara) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~ **Music Credit**◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
The last seven days have been non-stop Kingdom Hearts III goodness for both Bryan and Frank. So why shouldn't we take a dive into the soundtrack from what is arguably one of the best JRPG's to release in a long time. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Dearly Beloved (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Titan (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] World Map (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Scala Ad Caelum (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Kingdom of Corona -Field- (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] The Caribbean -Field- (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Twilight Town (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Unbreakable Chains (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Toy Box -Field- (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Anti-Aqua (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Shipmeister's Shanty (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Keyblade Graveyard Horizon (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Arendelle -Field- (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Oscurita di Xehanort (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] The Other Promise -Battle Version- (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] Don't Think Twice by Utada Hikaru (Kingdom Hearts III) [2019] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Sora, there might be some ingredients nearby! Oh wait, is that a lucky emblem?! Donald Duck.. please shut up. Besides gushing over Kingdom Hearts 3 on today's show, the crew also talks about Piranha Plant in Smash Ultimate, discusses some recent Nintendo rumors, Resident Evil rumors, and give their take on the BS surrounding Anthem and when players can jump into the game. Segments for today’s episode include: Starting Strong with Kingdom Hearts 3 Piranha Plant in Smash Ultimate Discussion Tasty Treats & 100 Game Challenge Updates Weekly Scoop News Report New Releases for the Week of 2/4/19 Anthem's Chart BS Kickstart My Heart! (Ada) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~ **Music Credit**◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
Woah! For the first time ever on BGMania, we have a special guest joining us as a third chair! Long time listener of the show and one of Bryan's personal best friends, Sean, is kicking it with us all episode for a fantastic edition of Radio Hour to close out the month. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Main Title (Lair) [2007] Baba Yetu (Civilization IV) [2005] Dreams of the Shore Near Another World (Chrono Cross) [1999] Drawing Game (Pictionary) [1990] Cindy (Final Fantasy XV) [2016] Overworld (Sylvan Tale) [1995] Donasdogama Micma (Dante's Inferno) [2010] The Way of Katz (Tales of Berseria) [2016] Snow Battle (Freedom Fighters) [2003] Moment of Decision (Katawa Shoujo) [2012] Impromptu for the Next Prime Minister (Persona 5) [2016] Hematic Furiant (The Mummy Demastered) [2017] Break Off (Yakuza Kiwami 2) [2017] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Let me tell you something about the power of the ponytail. It has the ability to fix imbalanced games, cure many diseases thought incurable, and look freaking sweet. On today's show, the crew goes in depth with Survived By and Resident Evil 2 Remake, they discuss the massive news that Nintendo has pulled Metroid Prime 4 from Bandai Namco and given the reins back to Retro Studios and what this means moving forward, while ultimately trying to make sense of the Kingdom Hearts lore with a refresher course before Kingdom Hearts 3. Segments for today’s episode include: Tauren Jokes Survived By Discussion Resident Evil 2 Remake Discussion Tasty Treats & 100 Game Challenge Updates Weekly Scoop News Report Nintendo, Bandai Namco, and Metroid Prime 4 New Releases for the Week of 1/28/19 Kingdom Hearts Lore Refresher Course Kickstart My Heart! (Evergate) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~ **Music Credit**◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
This month's bonus episode, Bryan decided to focus on one of his favorite franchises of all time, Shenmue. Afterall, 2019 is the Year of Shenmue, so what better way to start the Bonus Episodes for the year than with a brief dive into the music found in Shenmue and Shenmue II. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Sedge Tree (Shenmue) [1999] Nozomi and Ryo (Shenmue) [1999] Snowy Scenery (Shenmue) [1999] Memories of Distant Days (Shenmue) [1999] Wish (Shenmue) [1999] Scarlett Hills (Shenmue II) [2001] Aberdeen (Shenmue II) [2001] Da Yuan Apartments (Shenmue II) [2001] Wise Men's Quarter (Shenmue II) [2001] Jianmin's Theme (Shenmue II) [2001] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Controversies have existed in and around games since 1982's Custer's Revenge. This week on BGMania, Bryan and Frank decided to focus on controversial topics, such as music that was removed from games after the release date, or just all around controversies surrounding the particular games. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Fire Temple -Removed Version- (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time) [1998] Institute Menu (Perfect Dark) [2000] Sally Mae Quarters Game (Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude) [2004] Tapha Niang (LittleBigPlanet) [2008] Lodge 2 (Harvester) [1996] Chimeran Gun Trap (Resistance: Fall of Man) [2006] Credits -Part 1- (Manhunt) [2003] Cold Blood -Theme of Josh- (Silent Hill Homecoming) [2008] Coastal (Carmageddon) [1997] Ice Cap Zone -Act 1- (Sonic the Hedgehog 3) [1994] Robots FTW (Portal 2) [2011] Credits (Agony) [2018] Lavender Town -Original Japanese Version- (Pokemon Red/Green/Blue) [1996] Little Sister (Bioshock) [2007] Remember, No Russian (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2) [2009] An End Once and For All (Mass Effect 3) [2012] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Will EA ever put out a decent Star Wars game? Find out when the Trails of Cancelled Games continues... III! The crew jumps into games they've been playing, including Vane and YIIK: A Postmodern RPG... we talk more about Activision, EA cancelling a Star Wars game, The Elder Scrolls Online expansion announcement, Trails of Cold Steel 3, and a new Power Rangers game. Plus, official predictions on who we think is coming this year and next year to Super Smash Bros Ultimate! Segments for today’s episode include: Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures Vane Discussion YIIK: A Postmodern RPG Discussion Tasty Treats & 100 Game Challenge Updates Weekly Scoop News Report Activision's CFO is Making How Much?! EA Has Cancelled Another Star Wars Game The Elder Scrolls Online Expansion Announcement Trails of Cold Steel 3 is Getting Localized Brand New Power Rangers Game! New Releases for the Week of 1/21/19 Predictions for the Rest of the Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC Kickstart My Heart! (Littlewood) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~ **Music Credit**◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
There's a feeling unlike any other when you board an airship for the first time in a game and the music transitions into a sense of wonder and flight. Bryan and Frank jumped on their favorite airship and picked some excellent tracks that really evoked the spirit we were trying to capture with today's episode. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Magical Ship (Final Fantasy IV) [1991] Airship Theme -Mario 3- (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Sky Battalion (Freedom Planet) [2014] Wing Fortress Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 2) [1992] The Boundless Skies (Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom) [2018] Silvard -Epoch- (Chrono Trigger) [1995] Trippy Shippy (Donkey Kong Country Returns) [2010] Airship Theme (Lufia & the Fortress of Doom) [1993] Feelings Soar With the Wind (Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC) [2006] Airship Chase (Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy) [2013] Gunships Stinger (World of Warcraft: Cataclysm) [2010] Airship Theme (Sword of Mana) [2003] Ship Soaring Through the Heavens (Bravely Default) [2012] Arpeggios Ship (Sly 2: Band of Thieves) [2004] Searching for Friends (Final Fantasy VI) [1994] Lightning Blade in the Blue Sky (Wild Arms 3) [2002] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Third Chair?! Rotating Guests?! BoomDoggy?! What is going on! The crew jumps into games they've been playing, including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, the original Legend of Zelda, and Tales of Berseria... we discuss Bungie leaving Activision and maintaining the rights to Destiny, more THQ Nordic shenanigans, Nintendo's first party studios, and our official gaming predictions for 2019! Segments for today’s episode include: Welcoming Seanzie to the Show! Super Smash Bros Ultimate Discussion NESFlix / The Legend of Zelda Discussion Tales of Berseria Discussion Tasty Treats & 100 Game Challenge Updates Weekly Scoop News Report Bungie and Activision End Their Relationship Nintendo Switch Continues to Sell Fast More THQ Nordic Shenanigans New Releases for the Week of 1/14/19 Nintendo's First Party Studios and Their Current Projects Gaming Predictions for 2019 Kickstart My Heart! (Little Legend) Plus a whole lot more on Max Level! Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~ **Music Credit**◘ The music played throughout the Max Level Podcast is credited to and copyright by Dance With The Dead◘ Check them out on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and pretty much wherever you can find music◘ This music is used with permission from the band distinctly given to Level Down Games
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This bonus episode is entirely directed by you, the listener, as Bryan and Frank listen to some fantastic music, read heartfelt and fun stories from you, and be thankful and appreciative for everything we’ve achieved thus far. And it’s all thanks to you! Enjoy the show! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Koopa Beach (Super Mario Kart) [1992] Havet (Fe) [2018] Shop (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time) [1998] Stage 4 (Gemini Wing) [1987] Fountain of Dreams (Super Smash Bros Melee) [2001] Civilization in the Sky -Cloud Ruins- (The Messenger) [2018] New Bark Town (Pokemon Silver) [1999] Chao Garden (Sonic Adventure 2 Battle) [2001] Peaceful Days (Chrono Trigger) [1995] Shinshu Field (Okami) [2006] Devil/Angel (Tekken 2) [1995] A Melody to Break the Curse -Music Box- (The Messenger) [2018] Battle on the Plains (Paladin’s Quest) [1992] Ultra Butterfly by Des-Row (Pop ‘n Music 10) [2004] Outside Red the Pyramid of Ice (Dungeon Explorer II) [1993] Windmill Hills (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze) [2014] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
We’re continuing the spooky festivities for October 2018 by putting on our eye patches, grabbing some rum, and jamming to some jaunty pirate tunes! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Stumblebum (Hook) [1992] The High Seas (Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag) [2013] Ghost Ship Shuffle (The Secret of Monkey Island) [1990] Sea Robber (Goof Troop) [1993] Lythoin Caves (Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty) [2008] Sailor Town (Skies of Arcadia) [2000] JibJig (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest) [1995] Inside the Pirate Ship (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker) [2002] Results (Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure) [2007] Brave Heart (Rogue Galaxy) [2005] The Tiger Island (Captain Claw) [1997] Maiden Voyage Theme Song (Sea of Thieves) [2018] Star Wolf (Star Fox Zero) [2016] Main Theme (Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island) [2009] The Storm Bringer (Soul Calibur V) [2012] We Love Burning Town (Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse) [2014] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Apologies for posting so late in the day on Wednesday. Bryan is feeling very under the weather as he is battling a case of the flu. Today’s episode is light on the chatter due to this. We’re continuing the spooky festivities for October 2018 by returning to Mega Man and rocking out one last time to some epic music! It’s the conclusion of MegaMania! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Sigma Stage 01 (Mega Man X) [1993] Sheep Man Stage (Mega Man 10) [2010] Title Theme (Mega Man 3) [1990] Spring Man Stage (Mega Man 7) [1995] Hypothermal Jazz (Rockman & Forte) [1998] Heatman Stage (Mega Man 2) [1988] Yamato Man Stage (Mega Man 6) [1993] Spark Man Stage (Mega Man 3) [1990] Special Stage 3 (Mega Man 10) [2010] Wily Stage (Mega Man 11) [2018] First Stage (Mega Man X3) [1995] Toad Man Stage (Mega Man 4) [1991] Tornado Man Stage (Mega Man 9) [2008] Star Man Stage (Mega Man 5) [1992] Skull Man Stage (Mega Man 4) [1991] Toxic Seahorse Stage (Mega Man X3) [1995] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
We’re continuing the spooky festivities for October 2018 by exploring some well known, and some lesser known, graveyards and cemeteries found within games! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Crypt (Diablo II) [2000] Cemetery (Castlevania: Rondo of Blood) [1993] Metal Gear Saga (Metal Gear Solid 4) [2008] Province III (Gauntlet Dark Legacy) [2000] Springfield Cemetery (The Simpsons Arcade) [1991] Combat in the Cemetery (Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle) [2017] Spooks of Halloween Town (Kingdom Hearts II) [2005] Main Menu (Graveyard Keeper) [2018] Round 01 (Altered Beast) [1988] Cemetery Hill (MediEvil 2) [2000] Stage Theme 01 (Ghosts ‘n Goblins) [1985] Graveyard (World of Warcraft) [2004] Count Batula (Conker’s Bad Fur Day) [2001] Kakariko Cemetery (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) [2006] Dead (Max Payne 3) [2012] Gehrman, The First Hunter (Bloodborne) [2015] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! On today’s slightly extended episode, we close out October 2018 with a selection of eerie and spooky music from a mixture of different games. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Succession of Witches (Final Fantasy VIII) [1999] My Innermost Apocalypse (The Binding of Isaac: Wrath of the Lamb) [2012] Waycrest’s Curse (World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth) [2018] Slash -Stage 4a- (Castlevania: Rondo of Blood) [1993] Ardyn (Final Fantasy XV) [2016] Land of Morytha (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] The Evil Flame (Soul Calibur VI) [2018] Room of Angel (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [2004] Silent Circus (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [2004] Corpse Party (Corpse Party: Book of Shadows) [2011] Halloween (Dark Cloud 2) [2002] The Pit Song (Portal) [2007] A Writer’s Dream (Alan Wake) [2010] Aensland Castle (Tatsunoko vs Capcom Ultimate All-Stars) [2008] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
On today’s episode, Bryan and Frank attempt to control their excitement for the Nintendo Switch version of Animal Crossing while listening to tracks from Animal Crossing: City Folk and Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: The City -Day- (Animal Crossing: City Folk) [2008] Marquee (Animal Crossing: City Folk) [2008] Festivale (Animal Crossing: City Folk) [2008] Birthday (Animal Crossing: City Folk) [2008] Main Theme (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Able Sisters Labelle (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Club LOL (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] 1AM -Normal- (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Kicks (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Dream Suite (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Gardening Store (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Fireworks (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Re-Tail (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Happy New Year! (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] Harvest Festival (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] We’ll Be Closing Shortly (Animal Crossing: New Leaf) [2012] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Bryan and Frank pick music from games that made their home on the short lived Sega Dreamcast. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Magician (The Typing of the Dead) [1999] Joy (Shenmue II) [2001] That’s Enough (Jet Grind Radio) [2000] Shrine of Controversy (Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future) [2000] Mexican Flyer (Space Channel 5) [1999] Ambushed (Evolution) [1999] Carnival Stage (Marvel vs Capcom 2) [2000] Awe of She (Guilty Gear X) [2000] A Ghost’s Pumpkin Soup -Pumpkin Hill- (Sonic Adventure 2) [2001] Dark Wizard -Ghedis- (Sorcerian) [1987] America (Virtua Tennis) [2000] Battle Theme 1 (Skies of Arcadia) [2000] Beyond the Horizon (Soul Calibur) [1999] Fight!! (Grandia II) [2000] Samba de Janeiro (Samba de Amigo) [1999] Blue Sky Area (Power Stone 2) [2000] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Welcome to BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast found on Level Down Games every Wednesday. On today’s episode, Bryan and Frank explore some of the wonderful music that can be found from games released in the year 2002. Enjoy the show! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Kairi I (Kingdom Hearts) [2002] Montross (Star Wars Bounty Hunter) [2002] Exceeding Love (Suikoden III) [2002] Fight Theme 6 (Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee) [2002] Main Theme (Neverwinter Nights) [2002] Zooney Tunes (Taz Wanted) [2002] Aryll’s Theme (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker) [2002] Springfield Elementary 2 (The Simpsons Skateboarding) [2002] Combat 1 (Grandia Xtreme) [2002] Main Menu (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) [2002] Flying in the Midst of the Storm (Wild Arms 3) [2002] BGM 02 (WWE SmackDown: Shut Your Mouth) [2002] A Secret Course (Super Mario Sunshine) [2002] Tomb (X-Men: Next Dimension) [2002] Toad’s Midway Madness (Mario Party 4) [2002] Green Goblin (Spider-Man: The Movie) [2002] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
On today’s episode, we’ll be taking a Deep Dive into another composer with a spotlight on a man that literally changed the chiptune industry, Hirokazu ‘Hip’ Tanaka, now modernly known as Chip Tanaka. We have an excellent assortment of tracks from his illustrious catalog of music. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Bonus Round (Balloon Fight) [1984] Game A BGM (Gyromite) [1985] Brinstar Theme (Metroid) [1986] Kraid’s Hideout (Metroid) [1986] Underworld Theme (Kid Icarus) [1986] Mission BGM Type A (Famicom Wars) [1988] Overworld Theme (Super Mario Land) [1989] B-Type (Tetris) [1989] Mother Earth (Mother/Earthbound Beginnings) [1989] Fever (Dr. Mario) [1990] Title Theme (Fire Emblem) [1990] Music Maker Medley (Mario Paint) [1992] Snowman (Earthbound) [1994] Squeak Squad Theme (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) [2008] Donkey Kong (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) [2008] Seaskape (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) [2018] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
On today’s episode, it’s time for another eclectic mix of gaming tunes for Radio Hour, Volume 17! Plus, Bryan pays thanks to several podcasts that inspired BGMania and mentions a few others that he currently listens to. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Discotree (Astro Bot Rescue Mission) [2018] The Moon (DuckTales) [1989] Country Rounds -Sqeepo Remix- (Beat Saber) [2018] The Seal is Broken (Blue Dragon) [2006] Stage 09 -Space Fortress- (Venture Kid) [2016] Champion Battle Theme (Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!/Eevee!) [2018] Paper Boats (Transistor) [2014] World of Colors (Tetris Effect) [2018] Time of Judgement (Lufia 2: Rise of the Sinistrals) [1995] Falling to Earth -Midway Vocals- (LEGO City Undercover) [2013] Twofold (Moss) [2018] Don’t Speak Her Name! (Fire Emblem: Awakening) [2012] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Baby it’s cold outside and it’s time to explore some music from snowy levels and snowy areas in games! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: White Snow -Freezy Flake Galaxy- (Super Mario Galaxy 2) [2010] Snowball Waltz (Sonic Lost World) [2013] Icecap -Snowy Mountain- (Sonic Adventure DX) [2003] Lake Bresha (Final Fantasy XIII) [2009] Frosty Village (Diddy Kong Racing) [1997] Sherbet Land (Mario Kart 8) [2014] Servants of the Mountain (Final Fantasy X) [2001] Slipshod Slopes (Wario Land: Shake It!) [2008] Ice Valley -Phendrana Deep Lake- (Metroid Prime) [2002] Chilly Waters (Mario Party 3) [2000] Snowpeak Ruins (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) [2006] Ice Man Stage (Mega Man Powered Up) [2006] The Frostlands (Octopath Traveler) [2018] Froenborg (Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy) [2013] Ice Theme (Donkey Kong Country 2) [1995] Winter Theme (Harvest Moon: A New Beginning) [2012] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
It’s time to celebrate the games with the best soundtracks in 2018! We take sixteen great games released throughout the year, and explore (or re-explore) the music within. Join us! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: The Corrupted Past (The Messenger) [2018] Purple Skulls’ Theme (Crossing Souls) [2018] The Breakthrough (Marvel’s Spider-Man) [2018] Echoes of an Old Life (God of War) [2018] Scattered and Lost (Celeste) [2018] The Great Outdoors (Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom) [2018] Beef on the Reef (Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure) [2018] See the Fire in Your Eyes (Red Dead Redemption 2) [2018] Team Rocket Hideout Theme (Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!/Eevee!) [2018] Claude and Riley (Valkyria Chronicles 4) [2018] Wet Laundry (Two Point Hospital) [2018] Auresco Royal Capital -Night- (Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the Golden Country) [2018] Stage 7 -Defiler of Taboos- (Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon) [2018] Myrrine (Assassin’s Creed Odyssey) [2018] The Castle (Dead Cells) [2018] Determination (Octopath Traveler) [2018] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Happy Holidays!! It’s time for the annual BGMania Holiday Spectacular Bonus Episode, where we take a listen to ten tracks inspired by holiday music or just have that festive feel to them. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Stage Theme 01 (Daze Before Christmas) [1994] White Hare (Jazz Jackrabbit 2) [1998] A Snow Light (Tales of Symphonia) [2003] Sadistic Xmas -Arctic Dream- (Tekken Tag Tournament 2) [2011] Winter’s White (Earthbound) [1994] Starlight Celebration (Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn) [2013] Winter (Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals) [1995] eShop Christmas Music (Wii U Console) [2013] Level 4 (James Pond II) [1991] Winter Wonderland Event (Overwatch) [2016] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Who’s ready to close out the year with a nice eclectic mix of gaming music? We’re back with another edition of Radio Hour! We’ve got tracks from Bryan, Frank, Jessica, and one listener. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Main Theme (Yo! Joe!) [1993] Renaissance Hop (Tearaway) [2013] Sea of Corpses (Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice) [2017] Gorilla on a Half-Pipe (T&C Surf Designs) [1988] Overture (Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King) [2004] Tender Sugar (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [2004] Casimir -Peace- (Civilization V: Brave New World) [2013] Yeul’s Theme (Final Fantasy XIII-2) [2011] BGM 2 (Gauntlet III: The Final Quest) [1991] Winter Festival (Stardew Valley) [2016] Whoville 1 (The Grinch) [2000] Torvus Bog (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes) [2004] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Bryan kicks off the new year by providing an update on what to expect from Level Down Games in 2019! This was also uploaded on our YouTube Channel (http://youtube.com/leveldowngames) if you’d like to see the video version with the image previews as mentioned during the update. Please be sure to leave a like, share and subscribe on YouTube, as well as a rating and review on iTunes! ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
We’re kicking off 2019 with an in-depth look at some of the new tracks featured in one of our favorite games released in 2018. Of course, we are talking about Super Smash Bros Ultimate! Featuring over 140 brand new compositions, it was hard to narrow it down, but we did! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Ground Theme -Super Mario Bros 2- (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Mega Man 4 Medley (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Battle! -Gladion- (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Prelude -Ablaze- (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Magicant (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Bomb Rush Blush (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Snake Eater (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr. Medley (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Title Theme -Animal Crossing- (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Main Theme -Luigi’s Mansion- (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] F-ZERO Medley (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Brinstar Depths (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] City Trial (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Kass’ Theme (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Beginning (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Guile Stage (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] Lifelight -English Version- (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) [2018] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
THIS IS THE NEW EPISODE FOR JANUARY 9, 2019. All previous episodes are done uploading! Let's take a trip back in time.. 21 years ago. The Nintendo 64 was at the height of its popularity, the PlayStation was enjoying massive success, and the Sega Dreamcast was about a year away from releasing into the console scene. 1998, in our opinion, is one of the greatest years in gaming history. Let's explore some excellent music from that year.. oh yeah, and Frank has some (not-so-excellent) picks too. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Title Theme (Tetris 64) [1998] Crazy Call at Cry -Port Town- (F-ZERO X) [1998] Scarecrow Fields (MediEvil) [1998] Kaepora Gaebora (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time) [1998] Menu Theme (Madden NFL 99) [1998] Golden Forest (1080 Snowboarding) [1998] Island of Dreams (Ganbare Goemon Kuru Nara Koi Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage) [1998] Spiral Mountain (Banjo-Kazooie) [1998] Magic Crafters Homeworld (Spyro the Dragon) [1998] Flight (Xenogears) [1998] Terminal Gate (Cowboy Bebop) [1998] Reminiscence (Suikoden II) [1998] Save Chuckie From The Goose Instructions (Rugrats: Search for Reptar) [1998] Main Theme (Metal Gear Solid) [1998] Roll's Theme (Marvel vs Capcom) [1998] Stab the Sword of Justice (Star Ocean: The Second Story) [1998] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Welcome to a bonus episode of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast found on Level Down Games every Wednesday. For the month of September 2018, we’ll be focusing on a game that released just last month, and that is The Messenger. A fantastic love letter to both 8-bit and 16-bit generations, with a killer soundtrack. Enjoy! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Hills of Destiny -Autumn Hills- (The Messenger) [2018] Forgotten -Forlorn Temple- (The Messenger) [2018] Into the Depths -Catacombs- (The Messenger) [2018] Quillshroom’s Horrors -Quillshroom Marsh- (The Messenger) [2018] The Arcane Shoppe (The Messenger) [2018] Fire & Earth -Elemental Skylands- (The Messenger) [2018] The Demon Army -Underworld- (The Messenger) [2018] Phantom of Yore -Final Boss- (The Messenger) [2018] Bamboo Boogaloo II -Bamboo Creek- (The Messenger) [2018] The Frozen Dark -Glacial Peak- (The Messenger) [2018] The Tower of Time (The Messenger) [2018] The Butterfly Matriarch (The Messenger) [2018] Manfred, the Sky Serpent (The Messenger) [2018] The Corrupted Future (The Messenger) [2018] Abomination Beyond Words (The Messenger) [2018] Staff Roll -End Credits- (The Messenger) [2018] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Who’s ready for some Radio Hour?! It’s the end of the month, which means Bryan, Frank, and Jessica present an eclectic mix of music for your listening pleasure! This is also the final episode before we begin the Spooktivities for the month of October! Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Spartacus (Domina) [2017] Devil Trigger (Devil May Cry 5) [2019] That’s the Way I Like It -Metal Harbor- (Sonic Adventure 2) [2001] Open Your Eyes (Zero Wing) [1989] Battle -Big Boss- (Miitopia) [2016] Main Title (Azurik: Rise of Perathia) [2001] In the Water (The Walking Dead Season 2, Episode 1) [2013] Griffin Roars in the Heavens (Dragon’s Dogma) [2012] Main Theme (Dragon Age Origins) [2009] Extra Battle -Cyberpunk- (Miitopia) [2016] Intruder Alert (Team Fortress 2) [2007] Pueblucho (Guacamelee! 2) [2018] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
On today’s episode, Bryan flies solo as we take a deep dive into the legendary career of Koji Kondo! Starting from the very beginning in 1984, all the way up through the most recent in 2017. This is a heartfelt and amazing journey. Enjoy the show. Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and possibly more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: Bonus Stage (Devil World) [1984] Stage Theme (The Mysterious Murasame Castle) [1986] Subcon’s Freedom (Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic) [1987] On the Path to the Mountain (Shin Onigashima, Volume 1) [1987] Ending (Shin Onigashima, Volume 2) [1987] Pipe Maze (Super Mario Bros 3) [1988] Mini-Boss (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island) [1995] Powerful Mario (Super Mario 64) [1996] Destinations (Star Fox 64) [1997] Zora’s Domain (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time) [1998] Magic Hag’s Potion Shop (The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask) [2000] Bowser Jr.’s Fiery Flotilla (Super Mario Galaxy 2) [2010] Title Screen (Super Mario Maker) [2015] Super Mario Bros Ghost House (Super Mario Maker) [2015] Battle Stadium (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) [2017] Robobrood Battle (Super Mario Odyssey) [2017] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! ◘ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-20◘ TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg◘ Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm◘ Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd◘ Fanatical: http://bit.ly/2MGOFFF◘ ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=5118◘ RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~
Welcome to a bonus episode of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast found on Level Down Games every Wednesday. We’re finally getting back to doing one bonus episode a month! For this month, we decided to finally focus on Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which has been on the list of stuff to do since December of last year. Enjoy! Please send all track requests for future episodes of Radio Hour and more to bgmania@leveldowngames.com The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows: You Will Recall Our Names (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Counterattack (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] The Ancient Vessel (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Kingdom of Uraya -Night- (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Zeke’s Theme (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Roaming the Wastes (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Indoline Praetorium -Day- (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Battle!! (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Shadow of the Lowlands (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Drivers Battle Theme (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Torna Boss Theme (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] The World Tree (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Battle Theme #3 (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] Elysium (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] After Despair and Hope (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] One Last You (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) [2017] ~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~Please support Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much! 1. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=levdowgam-202. TechniSport Gaming Chairs: http://technisportusa.com/?afmc=ldg3. Audible: https://amzn.to/2uGf6Rm4. Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2mwcnpd5. ORIGIN PC: http://www.originpc.com/?aid=51186. RAZER: http://leveldowngames.com/razer~~AFFILIATE LINKS~~