Best Underground Playground Podcasts (2024)

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Driving with heavy rain [Interior] (A4 Highway The Netherlands, May 21st 2024) 9:30

15h ago9:30

9:30

This recording was obviously not planned. I had to drive at walking pace due to terrible rainfall, which allowed me to simply grab my recorder and place it on the dashboard. It became a recording of a very specific situation. You can hear the rain and the occasional thunderclap. In addition, you can hear the rhythm of the windshield wipers that had…

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Mizeyesis Guest mix on Swamp Sessions on The Underground Lair - 7.13.2024 1:54:35

2h ago1:54:35

1:54:35

TracklistPod x Tamen - SubvertLO - 854 Loxy & Resound - Silent Knight (Overlook Remix) Teebee - The VoidHolsten - UnderstandAdam F - MetropolisLoxy & Resound - VibraniumDeadly Silence - Your Soul Is MineUniversal Project - Born KillaMarvel Cinema - Endless EnergyGoldie - Jah (J Kenzo Tribute Remix)Holsten - One Step CloserJon Cross - Retrocause Pod…

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Episode 321 – SEGA vet ERIK WAHLBERG talks about making ETERNAL CHAMPIONS and other Genesis hits! – Vic’s Basement 50:41

8d ago50:41

50:41

Victor Lucas welcomes SEGA video game veteran, Erik Wahlberg to the Basement to discuss his long and winding career in games. From his earliest days testing SEGA Genesis games, to joining the production teams of games like Garfield Caught In The Act and Eternal Champions, to launching the SEGA Saturn, to pivoting to EA and the Knockout Kings franch…

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Making INSIDE OUT 2 with Vic’s Review and Interviews with Pixar’s John Hoffman and Rebecca McVeigh! – Vic’s Basement 26:26

15d ago26:26

26:26

Victor Lucas reviews Inside Out 2 and speaks with Pixar’s John Hoffman and Rebecca McVeigh about making the new Disney movie. Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv The Electric Playground on Facebook (for contests): Facebook.com/ElectricPlayground EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN EPN Shorts: tiktok.com/@theelectricplayground Official EPN Merch: EPN.tv/Merch Thanks f…

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Mizeyesis for Danger Chamber Digital Takeover on The Underground Lair - June 22 2024 1:55:37

1M ago1:55:37

1:55:37

Tracklist: 01. World View - Nazca Lines02. Outrage VS Nomine - Infinite Self03. Fada - Controlled Freedom (Polska Remix)04. Outrage vs Nomine - Trespass05. Pod x Tamen - Ino06. Type - Sprinter 07. Park Shadow - Microsleep08. Holsten - Stallion09. Forest Drive West - Neptune10. Section X Surface - Derelict11. Loxy & Resound - Vibranium12. Deadly Sil…

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Episode 319 – BEST OF SUMMER GAME FEST with Brittney Brombacher, Jake Baldino and Kevin Kenson! 57:44

25d ago57:44

57:44

Victor Lucas is joined by Brittney Brombacher, Jake Baldino and Kevin Kenson to discuss the hits and misses of Summer Game Fest. Ubisoft Forward and the Xbox Showcase! Follow: @KevinKenson @JakeBaldino @WhatsGoodGames Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv The Electric Playground on Facebook (for contests): Facebook.com/ElectricPlayground EPN Live: Twitch.tv…

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Episode 318 – EASY ALLIES’ BLOODWORTH & HUBER chat about SUMMER GAME FEST and PLAYSTATION STATE OF PLAY! 1:19:23

1M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Victor Lucas is joined by his pals at @EasyAllies, Daniel Bloodworth and Michael Huber, and the trio breaks through the hype and noise to get into what to expect from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and their partners at Summer Game Fest 2024! Will we be seeing and playing new Batman, Metroid, Wolverine, Death Stranding, Resident Evil and Dragon Age ga…

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Episode 317 – NAUGHTY DOG’S ANDY GAVIN – Building The Legendary Studio! 1:06:15

2M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Victor Lucas interviews Naughty Dog co-founder, Andy Gavin about his years building a game studio that has become recognized as one of the world’s best. From the early days working with Jason Rubin, to launching the Crash Bandicoot and Jack & Dexter franchises, to watching his game dev baby grow up with Uncharted and The Last of Us, this is an illu…

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Episode 316 – NAOMI KYLE from This Week In Gaming! – From Montreal to iHeartRadio – Vic’s Basement 55:06

2M ago55:06

55:06

Victor Lucas welcomes Naomi Kyle from This Week In Gaming to chat about her path into the game industry and the many twists and turns her career has taken her. From modelling in Montreal, to hosting early online gaming shows, to her long run at IGN, to going out on her own and becoming a prolific producer, Naomi has a very unique voice in the media…

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Kelfkensbos market (Nijmegen, May 18th 2024) 4:34

3M ago4:34

4:34

Een korte wandeling over de Kelfkensbos markt in Nijmegen. Een wekelijkse markt met bio-producten. Opgenomen met een Zoom H2n en Sound Professionals SP-TFB-2 binaural microphones.On the map at Aporree: https://aporee.org/maps/work/?loc=64266By Thijs Geritz

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Frogs in a pond (Drielsche Zeeg, May 17th 2024) 3:37

2M ago3:37

3:37

Recordings of frogs in a pond in the Drielsche Zeeg.On the map at Aporree: https://aporee.org/maps/work/?loc=64234By Thijs Geritz

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Highway A50 [Zwolle to Eindhoven] (Doorwerth, May 16th 2024) 4:37

2M ago4:37

4:37

Recorded standing next to the A50 highway, which runs from Zwolle to Eindhoven (and of course, in the opposite direction).On the map at Aporree: https://aporee.org/maps/work/?loc=64233By Thijs Geritz

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Episode 315 – WHAT NOW XBOX? – With Danny Peña and Parris Lilly! – Vic’s Basement 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Victor Lucas is joined by Danny Peña and Paris Lilly to discuss the recent studio closure Xbox has made, what it means for the Xbox brand, the state of the AAA gaming industry and how Xbox and its competition will operate and pivot in the face of these dramatic changes. These three veterans of game coverage have a lot to discuss. Enjoy! Watch: YouT…

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Episode 314 – ALAN BELARDINELLI’S Wild Ride! – From Nintendo to Norway – Vic’s Basement 1:22:59

2M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Victor Lucas connects with Alan Belardinelli, a recurring presence in The Electric Playground’s early years , representing Nintendo for many of the latest games of 1997-1998, like Goldeneye 007, Pokémon, 1080º Snowboarding, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pilot Wings 64 and many more! Alan was part of some of the biggest moments in Nintendo h…

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Episode 313 – DR. DAVID DOAK SPEAKS! Making GOLDENEYE, PERFECT DARK, TIMESPLITTERS and More! – Vic’s Basement 2:22:31

3M ago2:22:31

2:22:31

Victor Lucas is joined by game industry legend, David Doak to chat about his years with Rare working on Donkey Kong Country 3, Goldeneye 007 and starting and leaving Perfect Dark; then his years at Free Radical and inventing the incredible, TimeSplitters franchise; and we also hear about his time spent working on Star Wars: Battlefront 3, Haze and …

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Episode 312 – SEGA & XBOX vet MARK SUBOTNICK – Launching Dreamcast, Saturn & Xbox! 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

ProbablyMonsters’ Mark Subotnick joins Victor Lucas in Vic’s Basement to discuss his long career in video games. Fresh from Mark’s appearance in S1E3 of #EPClassic, Mark details his years at SEGA working on Genesis, SEGA CD, Saturn and Dreamcast projects, then his transition to Xbox and launching the original platform and Xbox 360. Afterwards Mark …

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Episode 311 – KELLY BENSON Returns To EP! – A Catch Up With Kelly! – Vic’s Basement 27:27

4M ago27:27

27:27

Victor Lucas sits down with Kelly Benson to celebrate the launch of #EPClassic and to catch up on all of Kelly’s adventures over the years in television, video games, new media and beyond! Enjoy this long overdue catch up convo with the wonderful Kelly Benson! EP on Facebook (for contests): Facebook.com/ElectricPlayground EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN EP…

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Episode 310 – CHRIS TAYLOR, creator of Total Annihilation and Dungeon Siege in Vic’s Basement! 52:04

4M ago52:04

52:04

Victor Lucas is joined by game industry legend, Chris Taylor, who helped create Total Annihilation, Dungeon Siege, Hardball II, Test Drive, Triple Play Baseball, 4D Boxing and many more games in hi long and prolific career in games! Plus he’s got a prominent feature in The Electric Playground’s very first episode from 1997! EP on Facebook (for cont…

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Skru Ft Mizeyesis - Dreams & Control (clips of two tracks) - Sea Jah EP (Hexagon Digital 2016) 5:02

4M ago5:02

5:02

Two tracks I collabed with Skru on for his SEA JAH EPhttps://hexagondigital.bandcamp.com/album/sea-jah-e-pBy Drum & Bass and Jungle by Mizeyesis

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Episode 309 – JEFF MINTER & CHRIS KOHLER – The Legendary Llamasoft! – Electric Playground 55:44

5M ago55:44

55:44

Victor Lucas is joined by Jeff Minter, the creator of games like Tempest 2000, Llamatron 2112, Akka Arrh, Space Invaders Extreme, Attack of the Mutant Camels, Polybius, Gridrunner, TxK and dozens more! As well as Digital Eclipse’s Editorial Director, Chris Kohler, to discuss their brand new game & documentary project: Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Sto…

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Episode 308 – The HELLDIVERS 2 Episode – This Game Changes Everything w/ JOSE SANCHEZ & BEHR SAFI! – Vic’s Basement 1:05:12

5M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Victor Lucas is joined by Jose Sanchez and Behr Safi to talk about the unquestioned hit live service game of the moment: Helldivers 2! Does it deliver? Does it have legs? Does it stack up to other live service games like Destiny and Left 4 Dead? Find out in this in-depth Vic’s Basement/Review on the Run chat! Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama. Thank you…

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Episode 307 – Classic Electric Playground is Coming Soon! PNP Games’ Lee Skwarek On Why They’re Partnering! 1:40:11

5M ago1:40:11

1:40:11

Victor Lucas sits down with Lee Skwarek from EP Classic sponsor, PNP Games, to discuss the massive EP project and what bringing the episodes to YouTube will entail; why PNP is the perfect fit for EP; what the shows will look like; why the archive has endured and much more! Enjoy this lengthy conversation about the beginning of an epic partnership! …

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Episode 306 – SWITCH 2 / PSVR 2 / HELLDIVERS 2 / ELDEN RING DLC – What A Week w/ Jose Sanchez! – Vic’s Basement 1:03:07

5M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Victor Lucas is joined by Jose Sanchez to discuss all of this week’s consequential developments in the video game industry. 2024 has just begun but there are HUGE changes and big events already happening! Thank you for LISTENING / REVIEWING / SUBSCRIBING / SHARING! #PlayForever Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN EPN Shorts: tiktok…

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Episode 305 – Jose Sanchez and Behr Safi join Victor Lucas to Solve All the Problems in the Game Industry! 1:21:08

6M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Victor Lucas is joined by EP’s Jose Sanchez and Behr Safi to discuss the recent business decisions that Xbox announced and what that means for the game industry, along with a deep dive discussion on Nintendo’s and PlayStation’s plans and much more! Essentially the game business is tricky and our goal was to solve everything in this podcast.* *we di…

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Episode 304 – Arcade Legend, Eugene Jarvis, meets Go Mecha Ball’s Jakob Wahlberg! Twin-Stick Shooters Forever! 1:02:08

6M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Victor Lucas welcomes Go Mecha Ball creator, Jakob Wahlberg and arcade legend and creator of games like Defender, Robotron 2084 and Smash TV, Eugene Jarvis, to the Basement! Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN EPN Shorts: tiktok.com/@theelectricplayground Official EPN Merch: EPN.tv/Merch Thanks for LISTENING/SUBSCRIBING/SHARING/REV…

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Episode 303 – EP’s Rocket & Raygun Awards! – The Best Games of 2023 featuring insights from Victor Lucas, Video Game fans and EP viewers!

6M ago

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Victor Lucas hosts EP’s Rocket & Raygun Awards and determines The Best Indie Game, The Best Sports Game, The Best RPG, The Best Action Game, The Game of the Year and so much more in this special presentation. Joining Victor are game players and fans of The Electric Playground, who offer their compelling insights about Their Game of The Year, Buried…

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Episode 302 – Making Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown with Ubisoft’s Joseph Antoine Clavet – Vic’s Basement 35:37

6M ago35:37

35:37

Victor Lucas interviews Cinematics Director, Joseph Antoine Clavet about his work on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and his perspective on working at Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Montpellier. Vic and JA also dig into the future and past of Prince of Persia, the tumultuous times the video game industry has been going through and is there hope for …

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Episode 301 – Prince of Perisa’s Fascinating History w/ Jordan Mechner & Chris Kohler – Vic’s Basement 1:40:53

7M ago1:40:53

1:40:53

Victor Lucas is joined by the creator of Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner and editorial director at Digital Eclipse, Chris Kohler, to discuss the complex and fascinating history of Prince of Persia! Enjoy this detailed conversation about the creation of the original Prince of Persia, The Sands of Time, The Lost Crown and the Prince of Persia featur…

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Episode 300 – Apple, Meta, PlayStation and the Future of VR & AR with Pistol Whip’s Denny Unger! 1:14:20

7M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Victor Lucas is joined by Denny Unger, founder and CEO of Cloudhead Games and the duo discuss the ups and downs of the VR industry, Apple’s foray into the sector, PlayStation’s awesome but closed tech, VR studio closures, massive successes and Meta’s ongoing commitment to VR/AR hardware and software. Play the pair do their best to predict the futur…

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Episode 299 – DIABLO IV’s ROD FERGUSSON on GEARS, BIOSHOCK, LIVE SERVICE GAMES & MORE! – Vic’s Basement 55:24

7M ago55:24

55:24

Victor Lucas sits down with Blizzard’s Rod Fergusson to discuss his work on Diablo IV, Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo Immortal! Plus Vic explores Rod’s work on Gears of War, BioShock Infinite and his thoughts on the current state of Live Service game development. This interview was recorded at the world famous, Vancouver Film School! Watch EPN: …

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Playground Fahrenheitstraat (Den Haag, October 7th, 2023) 6:07

7M ago6:07

6:07

General atmosphere at the playground on the Fahrenheitstraat in The Hague.Aporee: https://aporee.org/maps/work/?loc=62585---Note: Despite the mention that 'this track was mastered,' Soundcloud's mastering option was not used for this track. I did test the option with this track but ultimately did not use the mastered version. Unfortunately, it is n…

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Episode 298 – A ZELDA CD-i STYLE GAME IN 2024? – Making Arzette w Audi Sorlie & Dopply – Vic’s Basement 1:11:41

7M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Victor Lucas sits down with Audi Sorlie from Limited Run Games and Digital Foundry and Seth Fulkerson from Seedy Eye Games to discuss the making of Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore! Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN Official EPN Merch: EPN.tv/Merch Thanks for Listening, Subscribing and Reviewing!…

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Guido Penno - The Cape of Good Hope 1:45:15

7M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

Afro House Theme recorded Dj Mix. Dont Make War, Listen to Music and enjoy the Gift of Love. MUSIC TO THE PEOPLE Booking Request: vojagemusicgp@aol.comBy Guido Penno

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Plaza de Armas (Cusco, Peru , July 6th, 2018) 3:41

10M ago3:41

3:41

You hear, among others, German and American tourists in Cusco. We walk around the Plaza de Armas in Cusco in search of a restaurant. Restaurant staff promote their menus. A passing woman asks if I want a massage. And you probably hear much more than I do if you give it a try.Aporee: https://aporee.org/maps/work/?loc=62586…

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Rain on the roof of a car - interior (September 21st, 2023) 3:50

10M ago3:50

3:50

Recording I made while waiting in a parking lot to get out until the rain shower was over.By Thijs Geritz

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Underground parking garage (The Hague September 8th 2023) 6:55

11M ago6:55

6:55

The sound of a medium-sized underground parking garage.By Thijs Geritz

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Schiphol Plaza (Schiphol Airport August 25th, 2023) 10:53

11M ago10:53

10:53

Binaural recording of travelers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on a busy summer day. Schiphol is a so-called 'silent airport,' meaning no flight announcements are made. But there is, of course, plenty to hear.By Thijs Geritz

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Traffic At Plaza Miguel Grau (August 20th 2023, Lima, Perú) 5:03

11M ago5:03

5:03

Moderate traffic At Plaza Miguel Grau.Aporee: https://aporee.org/maps/work/?loc=61364By Thijs Geritz

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Río Aynin (Río Pativilca) (August 12th 2023, Peru) 7:11

12M ago7:11

7:11

Recorded standing on a rock in the middle of Río Aynin (a.k.a. Río Pativilcen) at the point where it goes through the village of Quisipata, Peru.Aporee: https://aporee.org/maps/work/?loc=61363A surround picture from the very spot I was standing: https://on.bubb.li/138413aoy8b2vri5mq297ql/By Thijs Geritz

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Episode 297 – APPLE VISION PRO w/ Nick Rosa & Brian Tong – The Future or A Flop? – Vic’s Basement 54:25

1y ago54:25

54:25

Victor Lucas is joined by YouTube’s @BrianTong and Accenture’s Metaverse Strategy Lead, Nick Rosa, for a deep frank discussion about the Apple Vision Pro. Is this new headset the future of computing and entertainment or will it be another footnote in VR/AR’s long history of interesting products that just don’t break through? Watch EPN: YouTube.com/…

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Episode 296 – Gamertag Radio x Electric Playground with Danny Pēna and Parris Lily! 24:00

1y ago24:00

24:00

Victor Lucas is joined by Danny Peña and Parris Lily from Gamertag Radio. You’ve seen them all over the game industry on everything from G4 to Kinda Funny Games and even on stage at Xbox events and now they join Vic in the “Basement” to discuss the Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Showcase and much more! Watch: YouTube.com/EPNtv Live: Twitch.tv/EPN Offic…

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Episode 295 – MAKING STREET FIGHTER 6 with Capcom’s ANDREW ALFONSO! – Vic’s Basement 1:17:05

1y ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Victor Lucas speaks with Capcom’s Head Localization Director, Andrew Alfonso, about making the most ambitious fighting game in the company’s history, Street Fighter 6! Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN Official EPN Merch: EPN.tv/Merch Thanks so much for listening to, subscribing to, reviewing and sharing Vic’s Basement!…

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Episode 294 – SAM WITWER and DAVID W. COLLINS on the state of Star Wars! – Vic’s Basement 1:07:52

1+ y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Victor Lucas is joined by Sam Witwer (Starkiller, Darth Maul) and David W. Collins (The Mandalorian, Star Wars Visions, The Bad Batch) to talk about the state of Star Wars! Thank you for listening Listening To, Subscribing and Reviewing Vic’s Basement! EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN Official EPN Merch: EPN.tv/Merch…

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Mizeyesis pres: Spring DNB & Jungle Vibes DJ Mix - 2021 1:12:38

1y ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Mizeyesis - To Absolve (Unreleased)Tim Reaper - Actually (Need Money for Laptop, 2015)Jamie Myerson - Unarmed Movements (Unarmed Movements, 2021)Double O Ft Sheba Q - God is a woman (Coco Bryce rmx) (Western Lore, 2021)Law & Wheeler - Survivalist (Law's Punk VIPA mix) (Repertoire, 2020)Spirit - Jamming (Inneractive Music, 1998)Forest Drive West - N…

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Mizeyesis - Spring DNB & Jungle Vibes 2022 DJ Mix - May 2022 59:03

1+ y ago59:03

59:03

01. DJ Madd - Knowledge02. Inner Terrain - Room 203. Mark System - Wanna Dance04. Kyam - Drift05. Laytn - Dust & Ages (Silence Groove Remix)06. Mister Shifter - Murder One07. Krugah - Sinister08. Sully - 5ives09. Mizeyesis - Sultry10. Kid Lib - Don't Make Me Wait11. Thumbzo - The Power of Music12. Mizeyesis - Warmth13. Fanu - Gone But Not Forgotten…

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Mizeyesis Drumcraft Mix recorded Nov 2021 59:10

1y ago59:10

59:10

Tracklist:Dreamers of the Dreams Master - Alpha OmegaUnleashed - BungleTurtle Break - Forest Drive WestOn Top – Mark SystemNucleus & Paradox - Love HerShadowland – J-KonMental Aerobics – FanuThe Voice – Laytn & SekiMusic Is The Thing – SicknoteFernweh – KyamNucleus – Raw DeluxHarvest – EusebiaSaatchi – DJ ScamThugwindow – Dead Man's ChestConquest o…

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Episode 293 – Redfall, Suicide Squad, FFXVI and Zelda with Jose Sanchez! 1:48:23

1+ y ago1:48:23

1:48:23

Join Victor Lucas and Jose Sachnez as they discuss the biggest news in video games: – The release of the final trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – The PlayStation State of Play focused on Final Fantasy XVI – The move to launch Redial at 30fps Quality Mode and what it means for the game and Arkane – The delay of Sucide Squad: Kil…

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Mizeyesis Live on Mr. Eyeslee's Playground - Episode 104 - March 12, 2023 1:30:21

1+ y ago1:30:21

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I wanted to upload the first half of my set from the Live stream back in March 12, 2023 at Mr Eyeslee's Playground, Episode 104 on PBMTV. The sounds in this mix are probably some of my favorite tunes out right now. Hope you enjoy the mix, tracklist below (also putting the youtube link to watch the full cast below! Tracklist: Nic _TVG - Nika Sees (K…

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Guido Penno & The Louman Show @ Rave"O"Lution Cityhall Falkensee 1:05:37

1+ y ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Recording from Rave"O"Lution with Lexy & K-Paul Playtime 22PM - 23PMBy Guido Penno

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Episode 292 – The Rocket & Raygun Awards – Celebrating The Best and The Buried Treasures of 2022!

1+ y ago

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Victor Lucas and Behr Safi host The Rocket & Raygun Awards celebrating the best games of 2022 including, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, God of War: Ragnarok, Elden Ring, NFS Unbound, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope and so many more! Plus members of EPN’s Community and friends from Gamespot, Game Sack, Digital Foundry, Happy Conso…

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