BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

Bonus Episode #63 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth vibe with the incredible soundtrack to the recently released Lumines Arise. Huge thank you to Enhance Games and Hydelic for sponsoring this episode and making it possible. Lumines Arise is a visually stunning puzzle game in the vein of Tetris Effect with top-notch presentation, visuals, and, of course, music. The guys discuss their time spent with the game over the last few weeks and break down the soundtrack with an in-depth discussion. Do you want a digital copy of the soundtrack to Lumines Arise and Tetris Effect? The first two listeners to leave a new rating and review on Apple Podcasts and then reach out to us letting us know you did, will receive a copy of both courtesy of Enhance Games and Hydelic! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Arise from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Krysta Youngs, 2025] Sky Falls Down from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Luma, 2025] Reboot from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Snow Murmur from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025] Table Conductor from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025] Two Lost Stars from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Luma, 2025] 1999 from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Run It Up from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Jamell Patten & Krysta Youngs, 2025] Not Alone from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Sean Christopher, 2025] Bloom Pulse from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025] Bass Cycles from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Remembrance from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025] Love from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025] Only Human from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Krysta Youngs, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #410 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are back with BGMania After Dark 2 just in time for Valentine's Day. Only this year, the guys are diving into the world of dirty and suggestive track titles. Whether intentional or accidental, these track titles are unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. Fair warning, listener discretion is advised for this episode. Grab your headphones, maybe close the door or roll up your windows, and prepare for some eyebrow-raising tracks and commentary like only we can provide in an After Dark episode! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Dildo Experiment from Kikaijikake no Eve ~Dea Ex Machina~ [Hideki Yamamoto, 2006] Deep Inside Me from Anata o Yurusanai [Keith Freeman, 2007] FUCK ME from Hakidame -TRASH- [Kazuya Takase feat. MIHI, 1999] Throbbing Heartbeat from Ys X: Nordics [Mitsuo Singa, 2023] Slide Down the Shaft from Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe [Sam Beddoes, 2020] Foreplay Without Climax from Gigandes [Akira Inoue & Takaro Nozaki, 1990] Fapping from Fap Nights At Frenni's [Unknown, 2022] Morning Wood -The Lumberjack Song- from Freaky Flyers [David Norris, 2003] Giant Yōma, Dripping Wet from Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson [Mutsumi Ishimura, 2014] Don't Stop from Space Bob vs. The Replicons [Antii Luode, 2018] Orgasmic Battlecries from Metal Dragon [Oscar Kenneth Albero, John Hassink & Robert Vroemisse, 2022] Ilessas Tantric Seduction from Romancelvania [Jim Bonney, 2023] Pearl Necklace from Perfect Dark Zero [MorissonPoe, 2005] Happy Ending from Five Hearts Under One Roof [Lee Hoon Min & jiho feat. Park Min Jung, 2024] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #41 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth steps into Escape from Ever After, a recently released indie title that twists classic fairy tale imagery into something far more eerie, introspective, and emotionally charged. What begins as a familiar storybook setup slowly unravels into a dreamlike escape, where whimsy and unease exist side by side and nothing quite feels as safe or predictable as it should. The soundtrack mirrors that tonal shift beautifully, blending delicate melodies, melancholic textures, and subtly unsettling atmospheres that feel hand-stitched to the game’s world. Soft instrumentation gives way to darker harmonic turns, creating music that feels reflective, fragile, and quietly tense without ever becoming overwhelming. It’s a score that invites you to linger, to feel the weight behind the fantasy, and to sit with the uneasy question of what “happily ever after” really means once the curtain is pulled back. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Another Day Another Dollar from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] The Dungeons from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Battle Theme: Folk Mix -Chapter 1- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] The Streets of Innsbeak from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Duxter: The Billed Butcher of Innsbeak -Boss Fight- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Cthulhu Rises -Boss Fight- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Island Groove from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Glacius IX: The Ice Planet from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] Elegy for a Forgotten Story from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] The Page Ripper -Final Boss- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #409 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth hit the slopes for a Winter Olympics themed episode. From the SEGA Genesis to modern extreme sports titles, we're covering everything from speed skating and figure skating to biathlon, cross-country skiing, and mountain descents. Grab your skis, strap on your snowboard, and get ready to chase that gold medal. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Short Track from Winter Olympic Games [John Hancock, 1993] BGM 04 from Millennium Winter Sports [Norihiko Togashi, 2000] Track 22 from Winter Stars [Frank Herrlinger & Iris Wallner, 2011] Track 34 from KuruKuru Princess: Tokimeki Figure Mezase! Vancouver [Yumi Satake, Shinsuke Kudou & Shin Nakajima, 2009] Hall of Fame from Advanced Ski Simulator [Steve Barrett, 1989] In-Game 2 Normal from RTL Biathlon 2009 [Frank Herrlinger, Dietmar Heß & Gösta Bergfeld, 2008] Silver Mountain from Snowboard Kids [Isao Kasai & Tomohiko Sato, 1997] Main Menu from Vancouver 2010 [Steve Duckworth, Jeremy Corbett, Duncan Bradshaw, Guy Cockcroft, Jim Croft, Kevin Stainwright, Lee Campbell, Mark Topley, Sarah Scott & Xan Williams, 2010] Trust Your Heart -Cross-Country Skiing Theme- from Winter Heat [Hiroaki Yoshida, 1998] Matterhorn Descent from Steep [Zikali, 2016] Ice Hockey from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Teruhiko Nakagawa, 2009] Mode from Nagano Winter Olympics '98 [Soshiro Hokkai, Akira Yamaoka & Keiko Fukami, 1997] Snow Jewelry from Konayuki Fururi ~Yuzuhara Curling Club~ [Tomoyuki Hamada feat. Kaname Yuzuki, 2008] Medals from Winter Gold [Jeroen Tel, 1996] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #62 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan explores The Vessel, a massive derelict spaceship where nature and technology collide in MIO: Memories in Orbit, the atmospheric Metroidvania from French indie studio Douze Dixièmes. As the nimble android MIO, players traverse overgrown corridors and industrial ruins to restore the ship's lost memories before total shutdown. This Musical Review dives into the game's remarkable 75-track soundtrack composed by Nicolas Gueguen. We explore how its ambient textures, layered synths, and live choir vocals create a haunting atmosphere that guides emotion and discovery throughout the journey. Bryan also discusses the fluid traversal mechanics, environmental storytelling, and memorable boss encounters that make MIO a standout example of how sound design can elevate exploration into something deeply personal and meaningful. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Mio's Theme from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] The Spine from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Acat from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Haven from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Crow from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Poltergates from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Finding Samsk from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] The Chase from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Vlad from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] The Core from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Sol & Vin from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] The Keeper from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Spine Keeper from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] Pearl: The Heart from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #408 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of January 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 83! We're starting the new year of Radio Hour with tracks spanning courtroom drama, retro shooters, tactical RPGs, free-to-play goodness, and skateboarding through the Underworld! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Blurring from Arknights: Endfield [Chengcheng Tang feat. Maria Nalyon, 2026] Pursuit -Corner the Culprit- from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney [Masakazu Sugimori/Akemi Kimura, 2005] Stage 4 from Sky Shark [Tim Follin, 1987] Breath of the Earth from Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together [Masaharu Iwata, 1995] Empty Lands from Skate Story [Blood Cultures, 2025] Indian Summer from Skate Story [Blood Cultures, 2025] God Hook from Skate Story [John Fio, 2025] Theme 2 from Populous: The Beginning [Mark Knight, 1998] Chip Zeal from Just Shapes & Beats [Big Giant Circles, 2018] Cirinthia Town from Rise of the Third Power [Jacob McNatt & Michael Donner, 2022] Resort Hotel from Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Kazumi Totaka, 2020/2026] The Height of Majesty from The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon [Mitsuo Singa, 2024] Spring River Flowers and Moonlight Night from Where Winds Meet [Yida feat. Yang Xue, 2025] Mirage Saloon -Act 2- from Sonic Mania [Tee Lopes, 2017] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #40 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth drops into Tetris Battle Gaiden, the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom spin-off that takes Tetris in a wildly unexpected direction, trading pure abstraction for colorful characters, elemental themes, and head-to-head puzzle combat that feels equal parts playful and intense. Packed with bright melodies, bouncy rhythms, and a surprising amount of personality, Tetris Battle Gaiden’s soundtrack leans into upbeat synths, jazzy progressions, and arcade-sharp hooks that keep the energy high without ever feeling stressful. Each character theme adds its own flavor, turning familiar falling blocks into a lively musical showdown where competition feels expressive and endlessly replayable rather than cold or mechanical. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Title Screen from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Haunted House from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Genial Sunshine from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Spiritual Beauty from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Tiny Little Concert from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] The Art of Ninja from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Samurai Temple from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Pompous Opponent from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] The Last Battle from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] Credits from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #407 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth spotlight Octopath Traveler 0, the newest entry in Square Enix's beloved HD-2D series. Yasunori Nishiki returns as composer, delivering new tracks that capture the game's themes of loss, revenge, and restoration. From Wishvale's destruction to ring-bearing villains, we explore battle themes, character leitmotifs, and an emotional vocal ending. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Main Theme from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Choices to Make from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Wishvale from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Battle 0 from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Tytos, The Hero from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Herminia, the Covetous Witch from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Auguste, the Playwright from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Decisive Battle 0 from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Bestower of Wealth from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Who Awaits on Greed's Path from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Hell -Battle- from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] The Heavens -Decisive Battle- from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Returning All to Nil from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Yet I Carry On from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki feat. Kaon Kokudo, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #406 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth delve into the emotional power of ballads throughout gaming history. From satirical power ballads to heartbreaking laments, and interactive folk songs to sweeping orchestral endings, we're covering the full spectrum of vocal storytelling. Whether it's karaoke confessions, ending credit tearjerkers, or sirens serenading you during boss fights, ballads give composers space to explore melody and lyrics in ways that humanize virtual worlds and create those intimate moments we never forget. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS This is a Power Ballad from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City [Lex Horton feat. Darren Ritchie, 2002] Lament of Orpheus from Hades [Darren Korb, 2020] Without You from Sonic X Shadow Generations [Jun Senoue feat. Casey Lee Williams, 2024] We Are As One from Bayonetta 3 [Hiroshi Yamaguchi feat. Rachael Hawnt, 2022] Amidst a Dream from Judgment [Kiyo feat. Nao Toyama, 2018] Theme Song from Love And Deepspace [Sarah Brightman, 2024] Why from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion [Yoshihiko Nishio feat. ayaka, 2022] What We Did in Colorado from Wasteland 3 [Nathan Long feat. William Whitmore, 2020] Fear Not This Night from Guild Wars 2 [Jeremy Soule feat. Asja Kadric, 2012] Baka Mitai from Yakuza 0 [Mitsuharu Fukuyama feat. Takaya Kuroda, 2015] Wherever You Are from Digimon Story: Time Stranger [Yuichi Ohno & Atsushi Masuda feat. reche, 2025] Maybe Tomorrow from Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra [Yuki Kajiura feat. Emily Curtis and the Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus, 2006] Bewitching Eyes from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Erin Yvette, Ashley Barrett & Judy Alice Lee, 2025] Girl In The Tower from King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow [Mark Seibert feat. Bob Bergthold & Debbie Seibert, 1992] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #39 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth takes flight into Air Twister, Yu Suzuki’s kaleidoscopic rail shooter that blends arcade intensity with surreal fantasy, sending players soaring through pastel skies and dreamlike landscapes at breakneck speed. Driven by Valensia’s operatic, symphonic rock score, Air Twister’s soundtrack feels grand, theatrical, and unashamedly dramatic. Sweeping strings, choral flourishes, and pulsing rhythms collide in a way that’s both elegant and overwhelming, creating a musical experience that’s constantly in motion, like riding a gust of wind through a vivid, ever-shifting dream where beauty and chaos exist in perfect balance. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Air Twister from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Maia from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Michelle Mambo 2022 from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Phantom of the Opera 2022 from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Into the Realm of Nature from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Aglaea 2022 from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Princess Mystique from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Act of the Silver Squid from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] Arma et Alas from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] We Have Come Home from Air Twister [Valensia, 2022] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #405 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth kick off the beginning of a new year by going all the way back to the very beginning itself. No, this has nothing to do with the SEGA Genesis. Instead, we ring in 2026 by exploring the creation story of Genesis, as well as various other creation myths and ideas stemming from things like the Garden of Eden and Adam & Eve. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS In the Beginning, There Was... from Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse [Yuki Kajiura feat. Deb Lyons, 2004] Kamiki Village from Okami [Masami Ueda, 2006] Main Theme from Populous [Rob Hubbard, 1989] Main Theme from From Dust [Tom Salta, 2011] Let There Be Light from Floral Flowlove [Shinichiro Matsumoto feat. Mitsuki Nakae, 2020] Lilith 1 from EdgeLords [Unknown, 2023] Tree of Life -Roots- from Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon [Keisuke Ito, Yasuhiro Kawagoe & Noriko Murakami, 2015] Introduction from Black & White [Russell Shaw, 2001] Old Rites from Dawn of Man [José Luis González Castro, 2019] Pain from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht [Yasunori Mitsuda feat. Joanne Hogg, 2002] The Serpent from Wavetale [Joel Bille, 2022] Original Sin -Dracula's Castle First Half- from Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge [Hidehiro Funauchi, 1991] The Fallen from Destiny [C Paul Johnson, Skye Lewin, Paul McCartney, Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori, 2014] Your Own Personal Universe from Spore [Brian Eno & Cliff Martinez, 2008] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #61 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan enrolls at a secluded island university where cryptids, folklore, and tactical combat collide in Demonschool, the stylish RPG from developer Necrosoft Games. Drawing heavy inspiration from Italian horror cinema, Persona, and classic strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem, Demonschool blends a striking visual identity with an offbeat narrative centered on first-year student Faye and her classmates as they uncover the dark truths lurking beneath campus life. This Musical Review takes a deep dive into Demonschool’s bold and groovy soundtrack, composed by Kurt Feldman. We explore how its pulsing synths, rhythms, and eerie tonal shifts reinforce the game’s surreal atmosphere and emotional undercurrents, often doing more narrative work than dialogue ever could. Along the way, Bryan also discusses the game’s grid-based combat, character-driven storytelling, and deliberate pacing, ultimately examining whether Demonschool managed to stand out in a crowded 2025 release for its commitment to its vision. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Battle -Cutscene- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Monday Overworld -Story- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Shopping from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Tuesday Battle -Action- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Wednesday Battle -Action- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Fishing from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Thursday Battle -Action- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Mansion from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Cooking from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Friday Overworld -Investigation- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Boss Battle -Action- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Weekend from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Final Battle -Action Phases I-III- from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] Credits from Demonschool [Kurt Feldman, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #404 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of December 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 82! It's New Year's Eve! As we close out the year and move into 2026, we have a playlist that features wintery vibes, Christmas magic, and some New Year's celebration. Ring in the new year with us and look forward to everything we have in store for you over the next 12 months! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Jingle Bells from Santa Claus no Takarabako [Unknown, 1987] Frosty Fray from Yooka-Replaylee [Grant Kirkhope, 2025] Family Burrow from Winter Burrow [Andreas Busk, 2025] Blizzard Valley -First Lap- from Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds [Takahiro Kai, 2025] Deck the Halls with Sounds of Bollywood from Dead Rising 4 [Traz Damji feat. Shabana Lalani, 2016] Christmas Wonderland from Mobile Legends [Unknown, 2016] Blossoming Reunion! -New Year's Karuta Battle Mission Menu- from Umamusume: Pretty Derby [Kiyoko Yoshimura & Tetsuya Kobari, 2021] Frost Street Snow Park from Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World [Yuki Kato, Megumi Ohara & Hirokazu Ando, 2025] Twinkling Skating Rink from Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World [Megumi Ohara, 2025] Freezing Wind and Some Snowmen from Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World [Yuki Kato, Megumi Ohara & Hirokazu Ando, 2025] Snow Field Theme from Contra [Hidenori Maezawa & Kiyohiro Sada, 1988] Shackled Snowhorn from Super Smash Flash 2 [David Wise/Auraka, 2017] Snowfield -Stage 1- from Gradius Gaiden [Norikazu Miura, 1997] Evergreen from Fresh Tracks [ICTUS Audio, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #60 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. The final confrontation has arrived. Kaelen and his companions step through the threshold into the Shadowed Core itself, where reality bends to nightmare logic, and thousands of trapped souls cry out from the spaces between Zyra's commands. Here, in this realm of absolute darkness wrapped in corrupted chains, the one who wants to consume the Loom stands moments away from her ultimate transformation. In this epic conclusion to The Starbinder's Oath, our heroes must navigate a place where the very air is thick with the consciousness of the bound, where whispers of the lost guide them toward answers they desperately need. Armed with hard-won knowledge about the ritual's mechanics and the flaw hidden in Zyra's design, they face impossible choices about who will pay the price for freedom and what true balance between power and responsibility really means. The third path, the one that neither tyranny nor rigid tradition ever imagined, awaits discovery in the heart of this cosmic horror. But finding it will require sacrifices that will echo across Aeloria for generations to come, and not everyone who enters the Shadowed Core will emerge unchanged. Content Note: This fantasy adventure contains themes of sacrifice, magical violence, loss, and the complexity of redemption. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS End Credits -Scary Suite- from Alan Wake II [Petri Alanko, 2023] Guardians & Memories from Spiritfarer [Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis, 2020] We Remember from Halo: Reach [Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori, 2010] To Call Our Own from Horizon Zero Dawn [Joris de Man, 2017] Sojourner's Truth from Virginia [Lyndon Holland, 2016] The Final Battle from Elden Ring [Tsukasa Saitoh, 2022] Awakening from Persona 5 [Shoji Meguro, 2017] Flow -Instrumental- from Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker [Masayoshi Soken, 2021] That's The Way It Is from Red Dead Redemption II [Daniel Lanois feat. Rocco DeLuca, 2018] An End, Once and For All from Mass Effect 3 [Clint Mansell & Sam Hulick, 2012] VOICE CAST Narrator - Bryan Clutter Kaelen - Bryan Clutter Torren - Kyle Vaughn Brenn - Kyle Vaughn Varn - Bryan Clutter Sera - Lindsey Vaughn Auren - Brian Booth Zyra - Bryan Clutter Lorian - Brian Booth Theren - Brian Booth All Other Voices/Characters/Misc. - Bryan Clutter LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #403 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are celebrating Christmas with a fun theme that turned out to be incredibly hard for the guys in a lot of ways. We're focusing on the popular traditional Christmas Carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", and using the lyrics from the song to guide our selections for each of the main twelve tracks making up a majority of the episode. Bookending all of that, we have two versions of the actual song from two very different games. We hope everyone out there has a safe and fantastic Holiday! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS 12 Days of Christmas from Dead Rising 4 [Frederic Austin/Oleksa Lozowchuk feat. Kami Ward, 2016] Tree of Savior -Piano- from Tree of Savior [Sevin, 2016] Turtle Cook from The Last Campfire [Paul Weir, 2020] The French Alps from Asterix: The Gallic War [Dave Boardman & Doug Boyes, 1999] The Silver and Gold Birds from Another Code: Recollection [Satoshi Okubo, Rei Kondoh & Haruno Ito, 2024] Thousand Thousand Layer Golden Orb of Jubilation from Anodyne 2: Return to Dust [Melos Han-Tani, 2019] Geese Lake from The Forest [Gabe Castro, 2018] Symphony Of The Swans from Air Twister [Aldous Byron Valensia Clarkson, 2022] Halls Balls -Milking the Pigs- from The Simpsons: Hit & Run [Marc Baril, Allan Levy & Jeff Tymoschuk, 2003] The Dancing City of Farnsport from Chained Echoes [Eddie Marianukroh, 2022] Facing the Ten Lords from Sword Art Online: Last Recollection [Ryouhei Fujieda, 2023] Pipers at the Faire from Dragonvale [Aubrey Hodges, 2011] Flippers Are Great for Drumming from TAGAP 4 [Petja Heiskanen, 2022] Twelve Days of Christmas from Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 [Frederic Austin/Unknown, 2023] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Bonus Episode #59 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle finally get a chance to sit down and talk about the game they both recently finished, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! The guys have an in-depth discussion on the latest Nintendo exclusive for the Switch and Switch 2, covering all the bases from the gameplay, narrative, characters, lore, personal opinions, and of course, the soundtrack. A very fitting close for major game releases in 2025. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Main Theme from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] UTO Research Center from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Chrono Tower from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Fury Green from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Carvex from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Volt Forge from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Vi-O-La Theme from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Xelios from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Ice Belt -Power Generator- from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Keratos from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] Flare Pool from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Phenoros from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Omega Griever from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] VS. Sylux from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Kenji Yamamoto & Minako Hamano, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #402 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth look back on the insane but wonderful year that 2025 was for gaming and game music, while also reminiscing on the past 12 months of BGMania as well. Everything you'd likely expect to hear today will be featured, from Hollow Knight: Silksong to Hades II, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to Ghost of Yotei, DELTARUNE Chapters 3+4 to South of Midnight, and of course... Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. What an absolutely stacked year this was. Join us for our annual end of the year celebration! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Hammer of Justice from DELTARUNE Chapters 3+4 [Toby Fox, 2025] Wakanda from Marvel Cosmic Invasion [Tee Lopes, 2025] Talamh -End Credits- from Absolum [Gareth Coker feat. Rachel Hardy, 2025] Storm Blade from Ghost of Yotei [Ilan Eshkeri/Toma Otowa, 2025] Bellhart from Hollow Knight: Silksong [Christopher Larkin, 2025] Map Screen Medley -Super Mario Bros. 3- from Mario Kart World [Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Jane from South of Midnight [Olivier Derivière, 2025] BB's Theme from Death Stranding 2: On The Beach [Ludvig Forssell feat. Troy Baker, 2025] Sazantos, The Divine Champion from Octopath Traveler 0 [Yasunori Nishiki, 2025] Fixation from The Precinct [Sleepless Nights, 2025] Sword of the Sea from Sword of the Sea [Austin Wintory feat. Malukah, 2025] O quam gloriosum from Europa Universalis V [Håkan Glänte feat. Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, 2025] Moonlight Guide Us from Hades II [Darren Korb feat. Ashley Barrett and Judy Alice Lee, 2025] Une vie à rêver from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Lorien Testard feat. Alice Duport-Percier, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #38 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth steps into a softly glowing winter dream with Christmas Wonderland 3, a cozy hidden-object adventure that trades adrenaline for ambiance, inviting players to slow down and soak in the season’s magic. Rooted in warmth, nostalgia, and gentle holiday cheer, Christmas Wonderland 3’s soundtrack wraps familiar festive motifs in tender arrangements and calm, melodic phrasing. Twinkling melodies, soothing instrumentation, and a relaxed pace create an atmosphere that feels less like a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, perfectly capturing the quiet joy and comforting traditions that define the holiday season. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Merry Christmas from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Mini Game 1 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Mini Game 3 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 1 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 2 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 3 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 4 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Silent Night from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Three Kings from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Wonderland from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Episode #401 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth travel back to the formative years of home computer gaming to celebrate the groundbreaking work of Martin Galway, one of the true architects of early video game music. Best known for pushing the Commodore 64’s SID chip far beyond its perceived limits, Galway helped define the sound of an entire era with unforgettable compositions. Long before lush orchestras and expansive sound libraries, Galway was composing bold, expressive, and technically daring music under extreme hardware constraints, creating tracks that still shine with personality and ambition decades later. This Composer Appreciation honors a pioneer whose fearless experimentation and melodic instincts laid crucial groundwork for everything video game music would eventually become, and whose influence can still be felt in chiptune and retro-inspired scores today. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Ocean Loader 1 from Hyper Sports [Martin Galway, 1985] Title Screen from Arkanoid [Martin Galway, 1988] Title Screen from Wizball [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Theme from Crazee Rider [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Screen -I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor- from Combat School [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Screen from Rambo: First Blood Part II [Martin Galway, 1985] Title Theme from Terra Cresta [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Helikopter Jagd [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Ultima: Runes of Virtue II [Martin Galway, 1993] Main Theme from The Neverending Story [Martin Galway, 1985] Main Theme from Game Over [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Theme from Yie Ar Kung-Fu II: The Emperor Yie-Gah [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Times of Lore [Martin Galway, 1988] Title Screen from Street Hawk [Martin Galway, Unreleased] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

BGMania B-Sides #37 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives headfirst into the bright skies and high-speed thrill of Kirby Air Riders, Nintendo’s long-awaited return to the cult-favorite racing series, where momentum, mastery, and just a touch of chaos rule the day. Building on the legacy of Kirby Air Ride while confidently carving its own path, Kirby Air Riders blends accessible arcade racing with surprising depth and a distinct sense of joy. Its soundtrack leans into that identity, bursting with buoyant melodies, kinetic rhythms, and playful arrangements that perfectly capture the rush of flight and the unmistakable charm of the Kirby universe. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS VS. Nightmare from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Airtopia Ruins from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Cyberion Highway from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Air from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Nova from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] City from Kirby Air Riders [Hirokazu Ando, 2025] Dense Fog from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] VS. Zero Two from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] VS. Hyper Gigantes from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare, Shogo Sakai & Akira Miyagawa, 2025] Starlit Journey - Free -Final Credits- from Kirby Air Riders [Noriyuki Iwadare feat. MJ Cube, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously