March 2, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Double Dragon Friday
[display_podcast] We round out the week of looking back at some classic games with one of my personal favorites from my time in the arcades and in front of my NES. Double Dragon may have had some recent trouble staying on the XBLA but Still billed as an arcade favorite, and had multiple releases and spin offs, this brawler still holds its own. There were some games in the venerable series I skipped, I did play 1–3 and Battletoads and Double Dragons. I also checked out the GBA remake and is one of my favorite games from the GBA era. Today’s track, Enter the Guru by Nintendo Guru takes me back to the summer days spent in Giggles, my local arcade. I can still smell the Pizza Boy across from the arcade. Have a great weekend everyone. http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00963/
March 1, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Pokémon Thursday
[display_podcast] We will continue the trend of classic tunes with this awesome version of a Game Boy staple. I was just starting high school when the original Blue and Red hit the NA shores and it instantly became a hit with my friends and family. I bought a Game Boy specifically to play Pokémon and have enjoyed the series to this day, I still play Pokémon: Black on occasion. Today we celebrate Pokémon with The Mighty Mighty Pokémon (~Opening~ Demo 2) by Level 99 off the Pokémon: The Missingno Tracks album. So rock out with some Pokémon is this week dedicated to classic gaming. http://missingno.ocremix.org/
February 29, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Classics Continued Wednesday
[display_podcast] Yes, yes I know; two Halo songs in one week, this is an outrage! But I wanted to take the rest of the week to dedicate the article to classic video game tunes, ones that everyone should know no matter how “Hardcore” or “Casual” you are. Today’s is, I would say, the most memorable tune to come from the original Xbox. Halo Theme Mjolnir Mix by Martin o’Donnell off of the Halo 2 Official Soundtrack is as iconic as the massive size of the Xbox and the “Duke” controller. So, sit back and enjoy the rock anthem that defined a console and have a great Wednesday. http://www.bungiestore.com/Halo-2-Vol.-1/A/B00067RF6E.htm
February 28, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Classic Tuesday
[display_podcast] Today we are going to do things very simple and listen to a classic. A simple tune from every gamer’s history and one that came in a superb package. The Ground Theme (From Super Mario Brothers) is one game theme that you can even catch casual gamers humming from time to time. This song is from my personal copy of the Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition that was released for the Wii in late 2010. It was a good dedication to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Mario franchise. Enjoy classic Tuesday! http://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-All-Stars-Limited-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B0049DYNNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330409211&sr=8–1
February 27, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Somber Halo Monday
[display_podcast] Today we take a look back at another Halo 3 song off the official soundtrack. Say what you will about the Halo series, but Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatore have created an epic in the sound department. Today’s track is Never Forget, a beautiful orchestra and piano suite that echo’s the sorrow, the sacrifice, the epic conflict that spanned across the galaxy and beyond. I just can’t get enough of this soundtrack and the series. In a world full of “modern” setting shooters, I really miss the epic sci-fi conflict. I hope you enjoy this calm and somber Monday. http://www.bungiestore.com/category/30116721781/1/Soundtracks.htm
February 24, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Lost Planet Friday
[display_podcast] Lost Planet came out early in the 360’s life span and is still one of my favorite games of this current generation. The game was clearly made by a Japanese developer for a western audience, there are footprints all over. Though despite this being a first attempt at creating a game for the western audiences, master mind Keiji Inafune help create a game that had a great single player as well as a great international online community. Lost Planet was one of the first games I played on Xbox Live and I made a lot of international friends due to the popularity of the game across the pond. Today’s track comes from the collector’s edition that I have and sadly is the only way to get the soundtrack. The good news is they are on Amazon for twenty bucks,Read more…
February 23, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Bottom Feeder Thursday
[display_podcast] This song was one of the reasons I started this feature article. I would listen to this song in the shower, in the car, on walks, and anytime in between. This is one of my favorite songs in gaming and off the Bastion: Official Soundtrack. I can’t give Darren Korb enough praise for the soundtrack. This song comes late in the game but just has a pulsing beat and a hint of Arabic tones; it’s just a wonderful mix. Today’s song is The Bottom Feeders; I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. http://store.supergiantgames.com/collections/frontpage/products/official-bastion-soundtrack-digital-download
February 22, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Sephiroth Wednesday
[display_podcast] I started this feature with one of gaming’s greatest hero’s, now we look at one of gaming’s greatest villains. Sephiroth is just one of those villains you either love because of his bad factor, or hate and weep because he is evil and killed Aerith. Today’s song is off of the same BadAss: Boss Themes album that last week’s Shredder tune came from. Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII) BadAzz by PrototypeRaptor is full of pulse pounding beats that make me want to pop in Advent Children. I was going to do this song a few weeks ago, sorry for the delay. SEPHIROTH! http://badass.ocremix.org/
February 21, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Kirby Tuesday Redux
[display_podcast] Last Tuesday we featured Kirby and we are going to do it again, because I say so. Actually I came across this song while listening to last weeks and fell in love with it. Generalized Vegetal –Theme of Star General by Trenthian is just awesome. The soft brass and strings come to a crescendo midway through to culminate a great melody that just gives the picture of Kirby marching along into an adventure. A soft flute finishes the tune and takes us back into dreamland. I really enjoy these remixes, especially the Nintendo tributes. There is a certain magical feel to Nintendo that can’t be described, only felt in that joyous smile while playing something like Kirby. The song is off the Rise of the Star: The Kirby’s Adventure Remix Collaboration, same as last weeks and I imploreRead more…
February 20, 2012
Gaming in Stereo: Metal Gear Monday
[display_podcast] I am finally getting around to finishing Metal Gear Solid 4; I have had the game since 2008, and now for the outcries of hate. I love the game, just others came out and well the rest is history. I am almost finished with it but I have always loved the music of the series and today we are celebrating it with a fantastic remix. Today’s track is a treat, Metal Gear Solid ‘The Price of Freedom’ by Evan Arnett, Janna McKinley, and Jonathan Mills is a combination of themes from Metal Gear Solid. So now go and spend you Monday morning enjoying the sounds of Tactical Espionage Action and wait, Snake? Snake? SNNNAAKEEE? http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02368/
