In the spirit of Easter Sunday, we’re talking about resurrection and reconciliation on today’s episode, particularly in the realm of retro game series. Todd asks us to think about some older games with fatal flaws and what we’d do to fix them and make them worthy of our time. Ed asks about bringing old game series back to life, and how they’d fit i…

As we head into our triple-digit episode numbers, Ed has brought back a fun show concept last seen on episode 44: the Mystery Indie Bundle VGM series! With the exception of our first track, all of the music played today are from games that were purchased as part of a blind pack of Steam keys. Ed has hand-picked some of his favorite music from those…

Fresh off the heels of our 100th episode spectacular, the Embassy Exclusive crew continues the festivities with more memories, fun topics, and some great music! A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Jason Letourneau for the podcast theme song! Check out th…

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The day is finally here! Ed, his wife Myla, and their youngest kiddo Logan are all decorating the Embassy for a blowout 100th episode celebration. This one is packed with special guests, cameo appearances, and the debut of the NEW VGMbassy Theme Song, arranged by PAPRIUM co-composer Trevin Hughes, aka Dredd! Ed is hosting a BYOV party, where each g…

Welcome to 2024! The theme of the day is a look back at 2023. Each host brings a list of their accomplishments, picks and pans, and some of their favorite VGM too! As always, we’ve got input from our dear listeners as well. Get some great game recommendations, and find out which OSTs were our community’s favorites! A huge thank you to Indira J (The…

We all love chiptune VGM, right? So many composers have written magical tunes for 8 and 16 bit console hardware. What some folks may not know is that there are also thousands of pieces of music written for these systems that weren’t meant for video games at all. On today’s show, Ed and Embassy Exclusive cohost Todd have selected a few amazing chipt…

It’s our last episode of 2023! For this festive Christmas Eve release, the EE boys gather around their warm microphones and chat about a number of fun topics. Todd starts a chat about regrettable game purchases with a few amusing anecdotes. Joe wants to know which games have captured us in its clutches of addiction, citing games like Dead Cells as …

Ed and Cameron are put to the test in another Blind Listen episode! This month, VGMbassy community member UtopiaNemo has provided the soundtrack from an obscure title called Sora no Fudousan. Ed and Cam must listen to the music and try to determine what the game is about, what system the game is for, and who the composer might be by the end of the …

There’s a good mix of light and heavy topics on this month’s show. Todd starts out with a discussion on the game collecting market, and games that might be out of reach for us due to pricing. Joe leads a chat about great uses of graphics and art design in games, and the hosts all have some very different takes on what that means. Lastly, Ed remembe…

On this month’s episode, Logan is back! Prepare to be schooled as they delve into the world of Undertale alternate universes, unraveling the intricate web of fan-created narratives that have sprung from Toby Fox’s iconic game. Logan passionately explores the diverse interpretations and imaginative twists that fans have introduced to Undertale’s ori…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hangfire joined us for a morning chat and what a great time we had! Our self-proclaimed "Warzone Elder" (a title I will not debate) and I affectionately discussed how he got started in the early days of gaming, mod testing, and many experiences inside of Warzone. Excited to see what else he will help create in this community! Check out the links be…

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

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

What an honor to have a conversation with the one of the biggest names in online strategy: Kill Pete Strategy. The most notorious RISK player tells all, as always, from his experiences playing RISK for the first time, all the way to what he sees for future developments. Please enjoy this 2nd crossover episode in a game that is not that different fr…

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

After interviewing ps, I could not be more excited to have Kenny • apex, the founder of WGL on the show and share his starting of the live Warzone/Warlight gaming scene began. Join us for a great conversation around what makes Warzone special to us, history of WGL and even Clan League! Here are the links from our conversation: Kenny • apex profile:…

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

In hopefully the first of many crossover episodes, I have my one of my favorite Youtube channels on with me, TI Junkies very own Rand, Henry, and Nathan. Join us as we talk about our favorite games and similarities between the two. If I sound like I am stumbling over my words, its because I am. So great to have them on and I hope you enjoy. Please …

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

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

Continuing our journey of interviews across the players, modders, fan and creators of Warzone, I find one who is still not used to that title. The one the only, ps was kind enough to join me for a conversation of the old times, his thoughts on the new times, and what he is currently working on now in Demoscene, a niche gathering around some awesome…

XVGM Radio co-host Justin Schneider joins Ed for a look at dark subculture music in video games. The post Episode 88: The VGM Machine – Dark Subculture Music in Video Games appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.By The VGMbassy

It's the first public Embassy Exclusive! This month Ed, Joe and Todd tackle the hot topic of rising costs in the new and retro video game markets. The post Embassy Exclusive 42: Popping the Retro Bubble appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.By The VGMbassy

Back again with another interview with 111! Join us for a conversation around the usual questions, but also check out his youtube channel at the link below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpITEr-j78iVUBA6nLhW1vw Support the show Want more? Prefer videos? Use the link below for more! https://linktr.ee/sdcwarzone…

Ed stumbles into a gym owned by VGM cover band The Mad Gear, and chaos ensues. The post Episode 87: Pump Up Jams with Bruce Irons appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.By The VGMbassy

One of the most entertaining episodes we have had yet, Wartog was gracious enough to have us on their podcast show to talk further about their origins, idle adventures and beef with AbsolutelyEthan. Check out the links below for more info on Wartog and stay tuned for more! WarTog Final WZIB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3bctgbic2I WarTog profil…

Ed gathers around the fire with his pals Joe and Todd to share and chat about some blustery winter-themed video game music. The post Episode 86: Winter Hits with Joe and Todd appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.By The VGMbassy

Clan League 16 is fast approaching and we have the League Commissioner, Lets Fight in for an overview (if somewhat dated) of this years competition. While I wanted to wait to release this till closer to start time, the data has long since changed as many clans have joined in the interim. Please forgive any errors and we hope you enjoy and get hyped…

Are you ready for an in-depth look at Warzone Idle? This is the episode for you as we interview FiveSmith, Leader of Prime and the most informed Idle player I have ever met. Truly our most in-depth look at the game with his insights on Clan Wars, Clan League, and of course, Warzone Idle and its many facets. Please enjoy this episode and the smorgas…

Alex and Ed cover all of the console Mario Party games on this episode, playing some of their favorite tunes, chatting about their favorite minigames, and dishing on fun memories playing with their friends and family. The post Episode 85: Mario Party Mischief with Alex Messenger appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.…

Our first group conversation on the podcast with 2 guests to discuss more on the topic of Diplomacy and Game Hosting, but probably my most candid podcast episode ever. Ssovietsky and Jordos are players I commonly find myself playing games together so there is plenty of reminiscing and jabs in this one! Hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for more! Ar…

Breaking the record for our longest episode yet, I got the awesome privilege to go over Cowboy' illustrious Clan League experiences as a player and commissioner, while also covering some of its history. Hope you enjoy this episode as we get closer to Clan League 16 kicking off in Jan 2023 Here our the links mentioned in this episode and as always, …

Ed takes a look at music from top-down perspective survival shooters, a genre quickly gaining popularity due to the runway success of Vampire Survivors and it's Castlevania-inspired soundtrack. The post Episode 84: Halloween Birthday Survival Shooter Spectacular appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.By The VGMbassy

While this interview was recorded in August, I still wanted to share as I really have enjoyed this format of a "Slow Start" in Diplomacy with my friend and creator of this game style: The Reefer Man Hope you all enjoy Episode Link: The Reefer Man-Cab Calloway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svoSSdsNhtA Jack Support the show Want more? Prefer videos…

For episode 3, we have competitive and multi-clan player TR-8R to discuss Clan Wars, Clan Leagues, multi-day games vs real-time matches, and his unique experiences with different groups of people and clans inside of Warzone. Here are some of the links we discussed (and didn't but would like to share): Warzone Idle Tips Warzone Idle Guide Support th…

Continuing Season 2 with Just A Dutchman seems fitting as we initially recorded the session for Season 1 but sadly had a poor connection and had to reschedule for Season 2. As one of the most prominent Warzone modders, I was pleased to have him join me for this interview to discuss how he began not only playing, but modding Warzone. Here are some l…

We kick off season 2 with another Clan leader, TableTrivia. From playing with school friends to running one of the oldest clans in Warzone, we discuss his thoughts on the game and some history on FCC. Here are the links we discussed in the interview: Clan: Fifth Column Confederation - Warzone FCC History from CyberNations Support the show Want more…

Rob and Pernell from the Rhythm & Pixels VGM podcast hang out with Ed and Logan in the VGMbassy studio for a fun casual chat. The post Episode 83: In the Hot Seat with Rhythm & Pixels and Logan appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.By The VGMbassy