PixelTunes Radio VGM Podcast
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsA bi-weekly Video Game Music Podcast that takes a lighthearted look at the music of Arcade Machines and Consoles.
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Episode 63: Battle Clash Crescendo
June 07, 2016 12:15Download Episode 63: “Battle Clash Crescendo” here! While the SNES Super Scope went largely ignored by the gaming community in the mid-nineties, those who owned one were treated to two of the best light-gun based games on the market. … Continue reading →
Episode 62: Mega Man X-travaganza
May 25, 2016 10:27Download Episode 62: “Mega Man X-travaganza” here! In 1994, Capcom unleashed Mega Man X on the SNES, revitalizing the Mega Man series and spawning an entirely new set of sequels. Keiji Inafune was at the helm, and upgraded every aspect … Continue reading →
Episode 61: PTR Retro-spective
May 11, 2016 11:44Download Episode 61: “PTR Retro-spective” here! Join the PTR guys as they take a look back at the last 60 episodes! Mike and Ed each choose their tracks from the OTHER host’s selections from past shows, and they play some of … Continue reading →
Episode 60: Free Picks Gaiden
April 27, 2016 10:29Download Episode 60: “Free Picks Gaiden” here! It’s Episode 60, and that means it’s time for a “free pick” show! Mike and Ed both make some Sonic Mayhem (literally!) with tracks from Wild 9 and Quake 2! They picked … Continue reading →
Episode 59: Star Fox
April 12, 2016 13:44Download Episode 59: “Star Fox” here! It’s a Star Fox PTR, just in time for the much-anticipated release of Star Fox Zero on the Wii U! Mike and Ed take a stroll through the Lylat System, visiting all of … Continue reading →
Episode 58: CORE Design
March 30, 2016 09:53Download Episode 58: “CORE Design” here! The game development company known as CORE Design humbly began in a small Victorian house in Derby, England back in 1988. They may be best known for creating the eponymous Tomb Raider franchise, … Continue reading →
Episode 57: Sega CD Sounds
March 16, 2016 10:00Download Episode 57: “Sega CD” here! The Sega CD (known as the Mega CD in Japan and Europe) was a device that attached to the Genesis/ Mega Drive console, and added extra processing power and huge CD-ROM storage capacity. Developers … Continue reading →
Episode 56: Elemental Master
March 03, 2016 23:20Download Episode 56: “Elemental Master” Here! TecnoSoft released Elemental Master to North American audiences in 1993 with very little fanfare. The unassuming vertical shoot ’em up wasn’t destined for retail greatness, but that doesn’t mean it was a bad … Continue reading →
Episode 55: SNK vs Capcom with Pixelated Audio!
February 17, 2016 10:53Download Episode 55: “Capcom vs SNK” Here! It’s the Matchup of the Century! The PTR boys were guests on episode 49 of VGM podcast Pixelated Audio to discuss SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos. Now Bryan and James have joined … Continue reading →
Episode 54: The Music of Final Fantasy
January 27, 2016 10:55Download Episode 54: The Music of Final Fantasy” Here! The Final Fantasy series is celebrated not only for it’s engaging characters, powerful storylines, and impressive graphics, but it’s wonderful music as well. Composers like Kenji Ito and Ryuji Sasai … Continue reading →
Episode 53: Sweatin’ With the Indies Mixtape Edition
January 16, 2016 12:52 - 33.5 MBDownload Episode 53: “Sweatin’ With the Indies Mixtape Edition” Here! This is “Episode 53: Sweatin’ with the Indies” with all the fat cut out! By popular demand, we’ve trimmed down our show into a music-only mix! So hit the … Continue reading →
Episode 53: Sweatin’ With the Indies
January 13, 2016 10:56Download Episode 53: “Sweatin’ With the Indies” Here! Happy New Year! Ed and Mike are pumped for what PTR has in store for 2016, and they’re starting it off with a bang. This show is a collection of fantastic … Continue reading →
Episode 52: Famicom Exclusives with WiiGuy
December 30, 2015 12:08Download Episode 52: “Famicom Exclusives with WiiGuy” Here! WiiGuy is back! Mike and Ed had so much fun hanging out with the NES soundtrack fanatic and retro gaming YouTuber last time that they’ve invited him to do another episode. … Continue reading →
Episode 51: Winter Special 2
December 15, 2015 22:33Download Episode 51: “Winter Special 2” Here! ‘Tis the season! Winter is upon us, and Mike and Ed thaw out a new batch of chilly, wonderful ice level tunes to get you in the mood for the holidays. The also … Continue reading →
Episode 50: Free Picks 2 Turbo: Hyper Fighting
December 02, 2015 10:52Download Episode 50: “Free Picks 2 Turbo: Hyper Fighting” Here! Round 2! Fight! Ed and Mike duke it out again with another Free Pick episode! The guys roll out some of their favorite tunes from Iku Mizutani, Alberto J. … Continue reading →
Episode 49: Movie Mayhem
November 18, 2015 10:58Download Episode 49: “Movie Mayhem” Here! Lights! Camera! VGM! Video games based on movies have generally garnered themselves a bad reputation. While it does seem that most of them were rushed out the door by their publishers, many of those … Continue reading →
Episode 48: Jaleco Jams
November 04, 2015 10:47Download Episode 48: “Jaleco Jams” Here! Game developer and publisher Jaleco was the underdog, struggling for a foothold in the gaming industry alongside giants like Capcom and Konami. While they may not have been as successful as their competitors, they … Continue reading →
Episode 47: Spooky Tunes 2
October 21, 2015 09:48Download Episode 47: “Spooky Tunes 2” Here! It’s SpoOOoOoOOky Tunes 2! THRILL – To a collection of monstrous VGM tracks, from ghastly composers like Alberto Jose Gonzalez, Jake Kaufman, and Naoki Kodaka! CHILL – As Mike and Ed dig their … Continue reading →
Episode 46: Castlevania vol. 2 – Handhelds
October 07, 2015 10:00Download Episode 46: “Castlevania vol. 2 – Handhelds” Here! It’s our first show of October, and as promised 1 year ago this month, Mike and Ed are back with another podcast focusing on Castlevania! This time, the guys tackle the portable … Continue reading →
Episode 45: Classic Sportstacular
September 23, 2015 09:49Download Episode 45 – “Classic Sportstacular” Here! Shoot! Dive! Kick! Run! Mike and Ed swing for the fences in this super-sporty episode of PixelTunes Radio. Jam to a bunch of classic tracks from names like Koji Kondo and Jeroen Tel, … Continue reading →
Episode 44: Shmup Trax 2
September 09, 2015 09:46Download Episode 44 – “Shmup Trax 2” Here! Mike and Ed take to the skies again in an episode featuring more music from their favorite shoot ’em up titles! Expect tons of danceable grooves, some hard rock, and… the blues? … Continue reading →
Episode 43: Epic Endings with Cam Werme
August 26, 2015 09:42Download Episode 43 – “Epic Endings with Cam Werme” Here! There’s something amazing about the music that plays at the end of games. Is it the sense of accomplishment? The flourish and emotion? Or is it something else? Mike and … Continue reading →
Episode 42: Mega Man 2 vs. Mega Man 3
August 12, 2015 10:00Download Episode 42: “Mega Man 2 vs. Mega Man 3” Here! Two of the best NES soundtracks ever recorded are on show in this episode: Takashi Tateishi’s amazing music from Mega Man 2, and the outstanding Mega Man 3 soundtrack, composed … Continue reading →
Episode 41: Free Pick Championship Edition
July 29, 2015 09:35Download Episode 41: “Free Pick Championship Edition” Here! Havoc vs. Socket. Morrigan vs. Blinx. Giana vs. Trace! It’s a free pick episode with a twist! Mike and Ed have selected some of their favorite songs to share, and they’re pitting them … Continue reading →
Episode 40: Fan Favorites
July 15, 2015 09:59Download Episode 40: “Fan Favorites” Here! It’s our first listener-powered episode! Every track in this podcast was submitted by our awesome community of VGM fans. Enjoy an eclectic selection of amazing tunes as Mike and Ed share their thoughts on the … Continue reading →
Episode 39: Violent Storm
July 08, 2015 09:51Download Episode 39: “Violent Storm” Here! “Who’ll be the hero?” Ed and Mike bust through the gates and bring you Violent Storm, a hilarious Konami arcade brawler featuring an eclectic and fantastic soundtrack! The music was co-composed by Kenichiro Fukui, … Continue reading →
Episode 38: Metamorphic Force
July 01, 2015 09:41Download Episode 38: “Metamorphic Force” Here! Four warriors from across the globe unite to defeat the evil Death Shadow, powered by animal spirits and some of the most amazing music to ever grace a coin-op. Metamorphic Force was Konami’s … Continue reading →
Episode 37: Same Song, Different System vol.2
June 17, 2015 10:04Download Episode 37: “Same Song, Different System vol.2” Here! You loved our last “Same Song, Different System” episode, so the guys are back with more awesome tunes from multi-platform games! Mike and Ed debate their favorite versions of tracks from Golden … Continue reading →
Episode 36: Shreddin’ with Brendan
June 03, 2015 10:59Download Episode 36: “Shreddin’ with Brendan” Here! Ed wasn’t the only video game obsessed kid growing up in his house – his younger brother Brendan was always right beside him, playing the same games and loving the same tunes. This … Continue reading →
Episode 35: N64 Nvasion
May 20, 2015 09:49Download Episode 35: N64 Nvasion Here! The N64 was a very unique console compared to its competitors. While Sony and Sega opted to use the CD-ROM format allowing for high-quality streaming audio, the N64’s cartridges used sequenced music. This … Continue reading →
Episode 34: Marvel Melodies
May 06, 2015 09:55Download Episode 34: Marvel Melodies here! To celebrate the release of “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” it’s a Marvel Comics episode! There was no shortage of Marvel Superhero-based games in the 80’s and 90’s. Kids got to live out their dreams … Continue reading →
Episode 33: Cygnus Destroyer’s Picks
April 22, 2015 10:55Download Episode 33: Cygnus Destroyer’s Picks here! Mike and Ed are huge fans of YouTuber Matt Ezero, also known as “Cygnus Destroyer” or “The LJN Defender.” He’s been creating amazing retro game reviews for the past few years, and he specializes … Continue reading →
Episode 32: NINJAS!
April 08, 2015 12:56Download Episode 32: NINJAS! here! <– Right Click and “Save As” Ninjas were masters of espionage and assassination, and experts in martial arts and acrobatics. It only makes sense that ninja video games were some of the most thrilling and … Continue reading →
Episode 31: Same Song, Different System
March 25, 2015 10:23Download Episode 31: Same Song, Different System here! <– Right Click and “Save As” This episode, Bad Dudes Mike and Ed talk about ports and remakes, and pick out a few of their favorite titles that made it onto … Continue reading →
Episode 30 – Street Fightin’ Songs
March 11, 2015 13:41Download Episode 30: Street Fightin’ Songs here! <– Right click and “save as” The PixelTunes guys bring out the heavy hitters in this one! Join Mike and Ed as they dish out some tunes from fighting games, and debate which … Continue reading →
Episode 29 – Puzzling Playlist
February 25, 2015 14:39Download Episode 29: Puzzling Playlist here! <– Right click and “save as” Even if you’re not a puzzle game fan, we’re sure you’ve hummed the theme to Tetris or Dr. Mario to yourself at some point. The music in puzzle games … Continue reading →
Episode 28: Metroid
February 11, 2015 14:58Download “Episode 28: Metroid” here! <– Right click and “Save As” The beautiful bounty hunter Samus Aran humbly began her Metroid-hunting career in 1986 on the NES. Thanks to its unique atmosphere, riveting gameplay, and Hirokazu Tanaka’s iconic score, … Continue reading →
Episode 27: Anniversary Free-for-All!
January 28, 2015 15:03Download Episode 27: Anniversary Free-for-All here! <– Right click and “save as” We’re marking our one year anniversary with a free-pick party! Mike and Ed roll out songs from some of their favorite game soundtracks, and chat about their … Continue reading →
Episode 26: NES Appreciation with WiiGuy
January 14, 2015 15:41Download “Episode 26: NES Appreciation with WiiGuy” here! <– (right click and “save as”) If you’ve searched for NES soundtracks on YouTube before, chances are you’ve listened to one of WiiGuy’s uploads. Just who IS the guy behind “WiiGuy?” Find … Continue reading →
Episode 25: Winter Special
December 31, 2014 15:11Download “Episode 25: Winter Special” here! <– (right click and “save as”) It’s COLD outside! To ring in the New Year, Mike and Ed bring you some of their favorite wintery tracks! Battling head-colds of their own, the guys discuss … Continue reading →
Episode 24: The Sharp X68000
December 17, 2014 15:00Download “Episode 24: The Sharp X68000” here! <– (right click and “save as”) When it came to awesome music and fun, playable games, the Sharp X68000 was the system of choice for many hardcore Japanese gamers. It boasted a fast … Continue reading →
What was your favorite track from Episode 23: Spotlight on David Wise?
December 05, 2014 14:07Take Our Poll
Episode 23: Spotlight on David Wise
December 03, 2014 16:10Download “Episode 23: Spotlight on David Wise” here! <– (right click and “save as”) Many of us grew up with David Wise’s music. His name is synonymous with blockbuster games like Battletoads and Donkey Kong Country. In this episode, … Continue reading →
What Was Your Favorite Track from Episode 22: Unreleased Gems?
November 30, 2014 22:13Take Our Poll
Episode 22: Unreleased Gems
November 20, 2014 00:31Download “Episode 22: Unreleased Gems” here! <– (right click and “save as”) Join us as Aaron Hickman of Retro Obscura takes the PixelTunes guys on a journey through the seedy underbelly of video games, playing tracks from titles that never … Continue reading →
PixelTunes Junior Special: Eddie’s Faves!
November 12, 2014 15:39Download PixelTunes Junior: Eddie’s Faves here! <– (right click and “save as”) What does game music sound like from a kid’s perspective? Ed teams up with his 9-year-old son, Eddie, to talk about some games that both kids and adults … Continue reading →
Poll! Episode 21: Spooky Tunes – Vote For Your Favorite Track!
November 11, 2014 13:56Take Our Poll
Episode 21: Spooky Tunes Halloween Special
October 29, 2014 14:44Download Episode 21: Spooky Tunes here! <– (right click and “save as”) It’s the PixelTunes Halloween Special! Today on SpookyTunes, we bring you our favorite creepy songs from both beloved and obscure horror titles! Chatter your teeth as we enter … Continue reading →
Episode 20: Castlevania Poll!
October 29, 2014 14:23What was your jam from Episode 20: Castlevania? Let us know below! Your votes help us pick new tracks for upcoming episodes!
Episode 20: Castlevania
October 22, 2014 13:41Download Episode 20: Castlevania here! <– (right click and “save as”) Ghosts. Mummies. Bats. Annoying Medusa heads. No, it’s not PixelTunes Castle Basement… It’s the Castlevania series! We’re kicking off PTR Horror Month with one of the creepiest video … Continue reading →