Send us a Text Message. It was inevitable. This soundtrack has been on everyone's minds for years. Mike and Jesse sit down to discuss one of the NES' finest soundtracks. Composed almost entirely by Takashi Tateishi, Manami Matsumae (of Mega Man 1 fame) is credited for her contributions to the first game as well as helping compose a new track. These…

Send us a Text Message. The guys discuss the return of one of RTS' most significant stories. With a blend of crunchy electric guitars, orchestra, electronica and even a fiddle or two, this soundtrack is on fire. From the backwoods feel Raynor's Raiders to the militaristic might of Mengsk, the soundtrack keeps the story ever present and engaging. Mi…

Send us a Text Message. Mike takes an opportunity to welcome Jesse to the crew. The two sit down for a nice conversation about his history with games and what music means to him with some excellent tracks peppered throughout. Join us for this relaxed episode. TECHNICAL ISSUES: Mike's recording source switched in the middle for some bloody reason, a…

Send us a Text Message. The boys welcome Jesse as a regular host by celebrating Jeff Van Dyck's gorgeous soundtrack. Van Dyck uses a handful of instruments to capture eastern melodies and sounds with great skill. Join us in welcoming Jesse and enjoy our review of this week's soundtrack. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/g…

Send us a Text Message. Jesse joins while Jon is out on business. The two discuss good and bad video game film adaptations before launching into their review. Breath of the Wild changed the game for many things and with such a different game naturally comes a vastly different soundtrack. Manaka Kataoka, Hajime Wakai and Yasuaki Iwata join forces to…

Send us a Text Message. Initial discussion: Square Enix's sales woes. One man stepped up to deliver a soundtrack that changed the game. Literally. Mick Gordon's approach to electronic metal brings combat in the new iteration of Doom to new heights. Join Mike, Jon and Jesse as they relive the game and the flow state of battles because of Mick Gordon…

Send us a Text Message. Mike and Jon revisit one of Jon's games. The two comment on the obvious standout track "Baba Yetu" and how other songs stack up to it. Does the soundtrack hold up for Jon? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com…

Send us a Text Message. For the game's 30th birthday, the hosts cover Squaresoft's FINAL fantasy for the 16 bit generation of gaming. It's a game that pulled no punches. Mike tells a tale of his childhood and the first experiences with this game that helped shape his gaming life. Jon appreciates the light-hearted and at times comedic beats deep ins…

Send us a Text Message. With a special tribute to Akira Toriyama, Jon and Mike are joined once more by special guest Jesse to celebrate Yasunori Mitsuda and his illustrious, oft-hailed and touching score. From soft and delicate alleyways to a furious battle theme well ahead of its time, there's a lot to talk about with this beloved soundtrack. JOIN…

Send us a Text Message. What happens when the gothic beauty of Castlevania meets the epic scale of The Lord of the Rings? Whatever the answer is, Oscar Araujo's score plays a big role. The sweeping orchestral arrangements both inspire and leave you speechless. Mike and Jon marvel at the scope of the soundtrack and comment on the unique take for suc…

Send us a Text Message. Mike and Jon reminisce about video game manuals and the care that often went into them. Each sharing some of their favorites from ages past, they discuss the depth some had and the state of internet gaming as a whole. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT …

Send us a Text Message. Yoko Shimomura composes a soundtrack to bring Mario's grand entrance to the RPG landscape to life. With an upbeat and jovial sound, the Mario universe is given the depth and style it perhaps had been missing up to this point. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves …

Send us a Text Message. Ola Strandh lends his hand to this tactical RTS game. With a more modern setting, this game brings your focus on your units and objectives, rather than base building for a more emotional connection. Strandh uses this idea to create a soundtrack that pulls more at the heart strings and stage-setting than traditional bombastic…

Send us a Text Message. A few artists collaborate to bring life to a wasteland of giant, violent creatures and power hungry militants. Mike and Jon talk about the game's impact on RPGs and FPS titles and also reminisce on the joys of couch co-op while enjoying the ambience of Pandora. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/gro…

Send us a Text Message. Let's rock, baby! Mike and Jon discuss this stylish and trend-setting action game that captured the hearts of many edgelords of the early 2000s. Dante sliced and fired his way through hordes of demonic forces to uncover his past and save humanity, but he can't do it without this soundtrack. 3 composers unite to bring Dante's…

Send us a Text Message. When a soundtrack builds out a world like it does in this game, it's a treat. Mike and Jon talk about this deep and immersive adventure and how the music fits and informs the player/listener. Full of artists, the soundtrack is complete with score and radio tracks for your ears as you navigate Night City. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! ma…

Send us a Text Message. Peter McConnell combines a vast array of musical stylings to accompany this point and click adventure game. Ironically, the soundtrack gives this afterlife adventure a breath of life. Mike and Jon discuss the intricacies of the performances and enjoy the powerful motifs rooted in hollywood noir. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediap…

Send us a Text Message. Borislav Slavov helms the soundtrack for the epic return to Baldur's Gate. Relying heavily on chanting he composes a thrilling soundtrack to bring the game to new heights. Already praised as one of the best RPG's of all time, Baldur's Gate III raises the bar both narratively and sonically. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproduct…

Send us a Text Message. Power Glove fully embraces the 80's action flick with this album. They'd be crazy not to. What they accomplished here gives life to a game just as insane and over-the-top as the action films it's referencing. Using beautiful synth instruments, this album transports us back to a different time. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediapro…

Send us a Text Message. The boys have a special guest this episode. A listener, Jesse, wrote in to request that we cover this soundtrack and we decided to have him on! It's a lush...maybe lush is the wrong word considering the themes. It's a well-done soundtrack that springs the imagination into action. Darren Korb unleashes a western soundtrack in…

Send us a Text Message. Greg LoPiccolo composes the soundtrack to this classic FPS adventure. Using a unique blend of synthesizer, fast beats and...flutes?...he brings the world of System Shock to life and grabs the listener. He uses his talents to flesh out the world of the game and absorb the listener into it. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproducti…

Send us a Text Message. An eclectic grouping of tracks accompany this Civilization-style game from Jon's past. Duane Decker brings life to the various locations in the game, although Mike and Jon find issue with the usage of keyboard over guitar at particular times. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgroovesloun…

Send us a Text Message. A mix of campy sci-fi synthesizer and heavy metal, this soundtrack takes players on a journey. Complete with songs that take you from highs to lows, it delivers a punch, but how does it fare in the hosts' eyes? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chi…

Send us a Text Message. Max LL delivers a soundtrack that lands like a ton of bricks...in the best way. It's always wonderful when a composer can make us react so strongly to their work. Buckle up, grab the tissues, sit back and let this one wash over you. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipG…

Send us a Text Message. A gem from early SNES era titles. Jon and Mike dissect the intricacies of this soundtrack and enjoy the smooth, easy-listening while commenting on the originality of such a soundtrack for the genre. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradi…

Send us a Text Message. David Wise composes an eclectic series of songs that Mike holds in high esteem. Jon takes a big boot and stamps out his dreams though as he has a slightly...different take on the album. It's ok, Jon, we still love you. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT…

Send us a Text Message. The guys dive into a short, yet emotional game this week. They discuss the nature of the game and how the soundtrack brings out such strong emotions on such a simple premise. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com…

Send us a Text Message. A whole slew of artists contributed to this Devolver title. Hotline Miami puts a stereotypical microscope on the excesses of the 1980's' crime world with its ultra-violent, fast and drug-fueled gameplay. The soundtrack takes the listener on a ride that Mike and Jon imagine most drug-filled dreams might sound like. JOIN OUR S…

Send us a Text Message. This week we celebrate Hiroki Kikuta and his wonderful soundtrack to a classic RPG. While the game itself may not hold up in Mike's eyes, the memories are both intact for both hosts. The soundtrack is heralded as the best part of the package looking at it with fresh eyes. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.faceb…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the debut of a new semi-frequent show series! Mike and Jon stop down just to chat and give listeners a peek into who they are as hosts and people. Interspersed throughout the discussion are selections from their individual video game song playlists to keep the show relatively on point. For those of you not interes…

Send us a Text Message. Mike and Jon dive into the world of Crusader Kings III and the illustrious soundtrack that accompanies it. Philip Wareborn and Andreas Waldetoft construct the backdrop to a deep and vast video game, mixing atmospheric and jaunty tunes with epic and grandiose orchestral scores. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.…

Send us a Text Message. Steve Collett's industrial and thundering soundtrack is on display this week as Mike and Jon dive in. The guys discuss relations to the film series, the different entries into the video game landscape and Collett's unique take on what this universe sounds like. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/gro…

Send us a Text Message. Several artists contribute to the sequel soundtrack in the Quake franchise. Is it what we expected? Not especially, but it packs a punch that gives the game attitude with dirty, angry guitars to match the grittiness of Quake's new direction. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgroovesloung…

Send us a Text Message. Jake Kaufman sends listeners back to the eighties with his diverse, adventurous and exciting soundtrack. Mike and Jon discuss some of their favorite tracks and celebrate the contributions of Manami Matsumae, the original Mega Man composer. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/…

Send us a Text Message. A game everyone remembers. This N64 title brought fun, engaging and diverse FPS gameplay to home consoles. At the root of many parties and sleepless nights is the four-player deathmatch this game allowed, but also a beautifully executed campaign that captured the film. The soundtrack is no exception to the rule, showing just…

Send us a Text Message. To celebrate the new release of Tears of the Kingdom, Mike and Jon revisit their favorite Legend of Zelda soundtrack. Composed by the legendary Koji Kondo, ALttP is a wonderful adventure that takes us through Hyrule and beyond with a soundtrack that takes on the majesty and danger of the game in expert fashion. Complete with…

Send us a Text Message. Paul Ruskay's ethereal, atmospheric and at times brooding and suspenseful soundtrack is covered this week. Mike and Jon discuss the sounds of space, ironic, we know. Mike swoons over the subtleties of the soundtrack and Jon lays out some of the compelling story. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/gr…

Send us a Text Message. We get stealthy in this review of Noriyuki Asakura's masterpiece soundtrack. Join us as we break down a few of our favorite tracks and praise the composer's use of various unique instruments to create such a memorable experience. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGroo…

Send us a Text Message. Mike comes clean and Jon praises one of his childhood favorites. Listen in as they get deep with the thematic influences, dark overtones and blatant change of pace for what we would say "typical" Nintendo titles are. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT U…

Send us a Text Message. A unique blend of electronica and orchestra builds this soundtrack. Mike and Jon discuss the jump from book to video game for the BattleTech series. Mike appreciates the attention to detail by the composers who perhaps utilized the backstories and histories of each Clan to guide their music. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaprodu…

Send us a Text Message. An obscure shooter on a platform few people knew existed outside Japan. What a soundtrack! Yasuhito Saito composes a killer 80's pop/disco jam fest for this space shooter. With some blatant nods to artists of the time, Saito manages to give this stock video game experience some much needed style. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmedia…

Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate the delightfully on-the-nose and fanciful soundtrack by Paul Romero and Rob King. The compositions are exquisite, if not a tad out of place at times. Join Mike and Jon for a spell as they break this classic soundtrack down. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgroovesloun…

Send us a Text Message. The man, the myth, the legend, Frank Klepacki joins us today for an interview! Mike and Jon ask him about his history and growing up with a musical family, breaking into the video game scene and what it's like composing chip tunes versus orchestra. What an outstanding human. It was an absolute honor to talk to a giant in the…

Send us a Text Message. One of, if not the, premier Real-Time Strategy games of all-time. Frank Klepacki, known for this and many, many other soundtracks comes at us with a lush and funky soundtrack that puts players in the role of commander. Join Mike and Jon on this journey to conquer our enemies with a giant military boot of funk and electronica…

Send us a Text Message. Jon and Mike discuss this SNES port of the arcade cabinet! What a blast! The use of so many loud and diverse instruments brings this soundtrack alive. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com…

Send us a Text Message. Today we welcome Jon from Nastygram: An RPG Podcast! We are happy to have him on the team and what a banger for a first episode! Mike and Jon discuss the difference between this and other video game soundtracks. What makes this one so successful? Tune in and find out! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.…

Send us a Text Message. This episode is dedicated to some of the 8-Bit greats from one man. He's a true composer, arranger and delegator. With his writing and direction he helped put Sunsoft on the map with beautiful and at times intricate soundtracks. Today Mike dives into Blaster Master, Batman: The Video Game and Journey to Silius. JOIN OUR SOCI…

Send us a Text Message. Mike stops down to crack open Yuzo Koshiro's dramatic soundtrack! Can post-romanticism and orchestral influences really find a place in the capabilities of the Super Nintendo's sound chip? JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.co…

Send us a Text Message. Revenge tales can be so tragic. Today, Mike highlights some of the best songs on this short and sweet soundtrack. JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.comBy Magus Media

Send us a Text Message. Contra goes melodic and beautiful?! WTF? Does the dynamic duo of Akira Yamaoka and Sota Fujimori make for a classic soundtrack? Find out now! JOIN OUR SOCIALS! magusmediaproductions.net www.facebook.com/groups/chipgrooveslounge/ @ChipGrooves CONTACT US! chipsgrooveradio@gmail.com…