BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

Episode #418 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle have a deep dive discussion on Pokémon Pokopia, the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 life-sim that's been turning heads across the gaming world since its March launch. Just two people who love games pulling the curtain back on one of the most talked-about Pokémon releases in years. We'll cover everything from the game's post-apocalyptic premise and its surprisingly emotional core, the Animal Crossing-inspired soundtrack, to how a collaboration between Game Freak and the team behind Dragon Quest Builders 2 produced something the franchise has never quite attempted before. Expect honest impressions, plenty of weird tangents, and more than a few thoughts on what this game means for Pokémon going forward. 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 Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Withered Wasteland -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Fuchsia City -Rainy Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Bleak Beach -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Vermilion City -Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Rocky Ridges -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Pewter City -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Party Theme from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Sparkling Skylands -Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Saffron City -Rainy Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Pokémon Center -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Dream Island -Dragonite Doll- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Final Song from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026] Ending Credits from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 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

BGMania B-Sides #45 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives into Lagoon, the early action RPG that made its way from the X68000 to the SNES, bringing with it a distinctly moody, almost off-kilter take on fantasy adventure. It’s a game remembered as much for its quirks as its ambition, with a slower, more deliberate pace that gives the world a slightly distant, dreamlike feel. Lagoon’s music leans into that atmosphere, built on gentle synth layers and melodies that feel patient rather than urgent. Themes unfold gradually, giving each track room to breathe while still carrying a quiet sense of forward motion. 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 Premonition from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Atland from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Valley from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Castle Siegfried from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Battles of Fate from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Reach for the Sky from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] When Death Call from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Prince of Darkness from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Tales from the Peaceful World from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] Moonchild from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990] 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 #417 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are celebrating absolutely nothing out of the ordinary. Just a completely standard episode featuring music from a handful of well-known games, exactly as you remember them. From sweeping orchestral moments to high-energy electronic tracks and everything in between, this episode moves across a wide range of styles while staying firmly grounded in the worlds they came from. No surprises here... just familiar music, familiar games, and the kind of connections that longtime fans will recognize immediately. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a perfectly normal journey through video game music. Nothing unusual, nothing questionable, and definitely nothing that would make you stop and go, “Wait… is that right?” 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 Everything Is Going to Be Ok from Dark Cloud 2 [Tomohito Nishiura, 2003] Plantation from Django Unchained: Antebellum Edition [Leo Foxx, 2017] Glacial Peak from Frosty No Dai Bōken [Naoki Kodaka, 1996] Fighting of the Spirits from Phantasmonauts [Hiroya Hatsushiba, 2003] A World Divided from Madden NFL 99 [Michael Pendowski feat. John Madden, 1998] Mohg, Lord of Blood from Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Kazumi Totaka, 2020] Color Your Night from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time [Koji Kondo feat. Eiji Aonuma & Shigeru Miyamoto, 1998] Ultra Necrozma from Alien Zombie Death [Chad Warden, 2014] Storm Eagle from Thunder Spirits [Toshiharu Yamanishi & Tomomi Ootani, 1992] Yummy from Big Delicious Saucier Mommies [Lady Domina, 2011] Mist of Rage from World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King [Russell Brower, 2008] KUNA! Itzaland! from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [Kenta Nagata feat. Atsuko Asahi, 2017] Type-03 -Fulgore's Theme- from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach [Ludvig Forssell, 2025] Magical Voice Shower from Lapone Conspiracy [Avu-chan feat. Smooth McGroove, 2019] 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 #66 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Sean step into the void to discuss the latest expansion to hit World of Warcraft, Midnight! Announced back at BlizzCon 2023 when the entire Worldsoul Saga was introduced and then reintroduced officially at Gamescom 2025, Midnight takes us back into the lands of Quel'Thalas to work alongside the Blood Elves and try to put a stop to Xal'atath and her destructive plans. We're diving deep with this episode, starting with a lore dump and narrative recap of the events leading up to the expansion, as well as discussing the new Allied Race, the Haranir. We'll also touch on the four zones you'll quest through and talk a bit about the new dungeons and raids being introduced. Before wrapping up, Bryan has a theory about where all of this could be leading, and finally, we'll talk about a feature that the community has been asking for since almost the beginning: player housing. World of Warcraft: Midnight is a very promising expansion, and as usual, the soundtrack is absolutely incredible. Stick around and listen to perhaps the best soundtrack Blizzard has done since the Mists of Pandaria expansion. You won't be disappointed! 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 Intercession from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, Adam Burgess & Leo Kaliski, 2026] The Light from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Leo Kaliski, 2026] Silvermoon City from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Joshua Ra Goodman, Adam Burgess & Russell Brower, 2026] Forests of Eversong from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Jake Lefkowitz, David Arkenstone & Russell Brower, 2026] Three Sisters from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, Derek Duke & Russell Brower, 2026] Empire of Zul from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Glenn Stafford, Jake Lefkowitz & Leo Kaliski, 2026] Amani di Chuka from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Neal Acree, 2026] The World Trees from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Leo Kaliski, Jake Lefkowitz & David Arkenstone, 2026] Aln'hara from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess, 2026] Safe Harbor from World of Warcraft: Midnight [David Arkenstone, 2026] Immolation from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess feat. NYX, 2026] The Lady of Shadow from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Adam Burgess & Neal Acree, 2026] Hero's Haven from World of Warcraft: Midnight [David Arkenstone, 2026] Midnight from World of Warcraft: Midnight [Jake Lefkowitz, Adam Burgess, Leo Kaliski, Neal Acree, Joshua Ra Goodman, David Arkenstone, Glenn Stafford & Jason Hayes, 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 #416 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of March 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 85! Is this year flying by? I feel like it is. Once again, we're hitting every corner of the VGM spectrum this month. Plenty of new releases like usual, but we've also got some TurboGrafx-16, SEGA Saturn, and a mini-spotlight on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection! One listener also randomly found my number and called in during the show. Hopefully this doesn't start happening more frequently... 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. Ice Chomp from Mario Tennis Fever [Motoi Sakuraba, 2026] A Bitter Decision from Soul Calibur VI [Junichi Nakatsuru, 2018] Can You Feel the Sunshine? from Sonic R [Richard Jacques feat. T.J. Davis, 1997] Valestein Castle from Ys III: Wanderers from Ys [Mieko Ishikawa/Ryo Yonemitsu, 1991] Bonding Winds -Main Theme- from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection [Yuko Miyata, Akihiko Narita & Kodai Ikeda, 2026] Echoing Wings from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection [Kota Yokoseki feat. SARI, 2026] VS. Narwa & Ibushi from Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection [Yuko Miyata, Akihiko Narita & Kodai Ikeda, 2026] Bon Voyage, Amigo from Mother 3 [Shogo Sakai, 2006] Redemption from Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII [GACKT, 2006] Positive Force from VVVVVV [Magnus "SoulEye" Pålsson, 2010] Mr. Sleepy Man Theme & Lost In Dreams from Mr. Sleepy Man [Devin Santi, 2026] Chō from Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake [Tsuki Amano, 2026] Departure from Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf [Takeshi Furukawa, 2026] Devils Never Cry from Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening [Tetsuya Shibata feat. Shawn "Shootie HG" McPherson & David Baker, 2005] 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 #44 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth takes us into the pixel-crafted world of Tiny Thor, a retro-inspired platformer that blends classic 16-bit charm with surprisingly modern design sensibilities. What starts as a colorful, almost playful journey quickly reveals itself to be a tightly tuned experience, where precision, momentum, and mastery of Thor’s iconic hammer become the key to pushing forward. It’s a game that feels nostalgic on the surface, but underneath, it’s constantly asking more of you. That same duality carries straight into the soundtrack. Bright, energetic melodies immediately pull you in, evoking that golden-era platforming feel, but there’s a sharpness to the composition that keeps everything from feeling too safe or predictable. Driving rhythms, punchy synth leads, and clever use of space give each track a sense of motion, like the music itself is ricocheting alongside Thor’s hammer. It’s playful without being lightweight, and technical without losing its sense of fun, creating a score that feels right at home in both the past and the present. 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 Tiny Thor Main Theme from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Welcome to the Village from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Grotto Grove from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Old Outooks from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023] Slip'n'Slide from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Steep Steps from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Twilight Temple from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Loki the Trickster from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] Yggdrasil from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023] End Credits from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 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

Episode #415 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth return to one of gaming’s most iconic starting points with Green Hill Zone Forever, celebrating the music of the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog area. Bright skies, checkerboard hills, and that unmistakable sense of speed... Green Hill Zone isn’t just a level, it’s a feeling, and its music has carried that energy across decades of Sonic history. From the original Masato Nakamura composition to its countless arrangements, reinterpretations, and spiritual successors, this episode dives into how one theme became a cornerstone of video game music. Expect a journey through a familiar melody, some fresh takes, and at least one deep cut that captures the momentum, optimism, and timeless cool that define Sonic at his best. 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 Green Hill Zone from Sonic The Hedgehog [Masato Nakamura, 1991] Green Hill Zone -8-bit- from Sonic The Hedgehog [Masato Nakamura/Yuzo Koshiro, 1991] Main BGM from Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car [Masato Nakamura, 1991] Green Hill Zone from Sonic Adventure 2 [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2001] Green Hill from Sonic Battle [Masato Nakamura/Kenichi Tokoi, 2003] Sunset Hill Act 1 from Sonic Advance 3 [Masato Nakamura/Kenichi Tokoi, 2004] Green Hill -Modern- from Sonic Generations [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2011] Beyond The Speed Of from Sonic Runners [Tomoya Ohtani, 2015] Green Hill Zone from LEGO Dimensions [Masato Nakamura/Rob Westwood & Ian Livingstone, 2015] Green Hill Zone Act 2 from Sonic Mania [Masato Nakamura/Tee Lopes, 2017] Green Hill from Sonic Forces: Speed Battle [Unknown, 2017] Green Hill Zone from Sonic Origins [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2022] Cyberspace 1-1 -Database- from Sonic Frontiers [Tomoya Ohtani feat. YURI, 2022] Green Hill from Sonic Rumble [Kenichi Tokoi, Satoshi Oike & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, 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 #65 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews Scott Pilgrim EX, the brand-new beat 'em up from Tribute Games that dropped on March 3, 2026 across PC and consoles. An unofficial sequel positioned after the events of the Netflix animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the game features an original story co-written by franchise creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and sends Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, and a roster of reformed former rivals through a fractured, gang-overrun Toronto to rescue the kidnapped members of Sex Bob-Omb. This Musical Review covers the full experience, from the open-world Toronto structure and quest-based progression, to the seven-character roster, badge and accessory system, and boss encounters that range from creative to punishing. We also weigh in on the pixel art presentation, the game's story ambitions, and where the open-world design helps and where it gets in its own way. And of course, we dedicate a full segment to Anamanaguchi's sprawling 71-track original soundtrack, a chiptune-infused, garage rock-tinged return to one of gaming's most beloved musical universes. 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 One More Summer from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Shopping District from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Downtown T.O. from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Ice Age from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] King of the Rails from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] VPD HQ from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Casa Vania from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Demon Boss from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] The Wasteland from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] United by Fate from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Phantom Twin from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] The Train from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Baby G from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026] Epilogue 20XX from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 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 #414 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and returning special guest Kyle step into the Care Center to have an in-depth discussion and review analysis on the recently released Resident Evil Requiem. The latest game in this crazy successful series from Capcom, Requiem explores the story of newcomer Grace Ashcroft and the returning Leon Kennedy as they become entangled in a new investigation connected to mysterious deaths among survivors of the Raccoon City incident years prior. During the episode, the guys break down the game in full and offer up their thoughts and opinions on the setting, narrative, characters, soundtrack, and so much more. At the end, they attempt to rank the game up against the previous entries as best as possible, while also providing an official review score. Join us for a spooky and tense fun time, and in the words of longtime non-listener and Discord veteran Sev.. you too can play this game! 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 Foreboding from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026] Night Haze from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Recurring Nightmare from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026] Deadly Encounter from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato & Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Burst Their Heads from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Baptism by Blood from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026] Tangled Web from Resident Evil Requiem [Snakes of Russia, 2026] Indomitable from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato & Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Over Capacity from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026] Memories from Resident Evil Requiem [Masami Ueda, 2026] Night Terrors from Resident Evil Requiem [Shigeyuki Kameda, 2026] Contact from Resident Evil Requiem [Snakes of Russia, 2026] Ambition from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026] Through the Darkness from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato feat. Colin & Caroline, 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

BGMania B-Sides #43 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores Embers of Mana, a newly released ROM hack of Final Fantasy Adventure created by friend of the show and longtime listener OK Impala. Built on the bones of the classic Game Boy action RPG that helped launch the Mana series, Embers of Mana reimagines the experience with fresh ideas, clever design twists, and a renewed appreciation for the world that started it all. This B-Side also features an interview with OK Impala about his experience with Final Fantasy Adventures and creating Embers of Mana. Go show him and this ROM hack some love at the following locations: Embers of Mana Release Trailer - https://youtu.be/X5_FO9Yny1c?si=NZkOPt6RT52UEbth OK Impala's Website - https://okimpala.net/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/okimpala.bsky.social YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@okimpala 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 Beautiful Day (based on Peaceful Village from Dual Orb 2) from Embers of Mana [Nobuyuki Hara & Yu Yoshida/OK Impala, 1994/2026] Into the Waterfall (based on Into the Thick of It from Secret of Mana) from Embers of Mana [Hiroki Kikuta/OK Impala, 1993/2026] Watch Out! (based on Valestein Castle from Ys III: Wanderers from Ys) from Embers of Mana [Mieko Ishikawa, 1989/2026] Frozen Statues from Embers of Mana [endlessrepeat, 2026] Land of the Lost (based on Love So Alike from the movie Tristan & Isolde) from Embers of Mana [Anne Dudley/OK Impala, 2006/2026] What the Forest Hides from Embers of Mana [endlessrepeat, 2026] Embers of Mana (based on Fear of the Heavens from Secret of Mana) from Embers of Mana [Hiroki Kikuta/OK Impala, 1993/2026] City of the Past (based on Alistia - Lapatia Village from Rogue Galaxy) from Embers of Mana [Tomohito Nishiura/OK Impala, 2007/2026] Eternal Forest (based on Lascarde Skywalk from Arc Rise Fantasia) from Embers of Mana [Yasunori Mitsuda/OK Impala, 2010/2026] Saving the World (based on Save the World from Final Fantasy Legend II) from Embers of Mana [Nobuo Uematsu/OK Impala, 1991/2026] 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 #413 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth celebrate one of the most quietly essential careers in the history of video game music with a Composer Appreciation spotlight on Inon Zur. Born in Israel and classically trained from an early age, Zur initially built his career in film and television before being persuaded to score his first game... and never looked back. Over the decades that followed, he became the defining voice behind some of the most beloved franchises in gaming, crafting music that consistently prioritizes emotional honesty over spectacle. We explore the remarkable range Zur brings to every project, from intimate character themes and sweeping fantasy epics to militaristic tension and sci-fi wonder. A three-time award winner, a Recording Academy inductee, and a composer whose main theme for a major 2023 release reportedly went through twenty-nine versions before it was right, Zur is an artist who has never stopped pushing. This episode is a proper tribute to a man whose fingerprints are all over the medium we love. 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 SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs [Inon Zur, 2003] Amkethran from Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition [Inon Zur, 2013] The Severed Hand from Icewind Dale II [Inon Zur, 2002] Imperial Guard Theme from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Winter Assault [Inon Zur, 2005] The Brotherhood of Cluny from Crusader Kings [Inon Zur, 2003] Rogue Heart from Dragon Age II [Inon Zur feat. Aubrey Ashburn, 2011] Jump It Up from Run Like Hell [Inon Zur, 2002] Into the Starfield from Starfield [Inon Zur, 2023] The Path of Destiny from Sword Coast Legends [Inon Zur feat. Aeralie Brighton & Mimi Page, 2015] First Light from Crysis [Inon Zur, 2007] Vampire's Teeth from Twisted Metal: Head-On [Inon Zur, 2005] Kate Theme from Syberia 3 [Inon Zur feat. Aeralie Brighton, 2017] Gorowyn from EverQuest: Ring of Scale [Inon Zur, 2017] Suburbs of Edo from Rise of the Ronin [Inon Zur, 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

Bonus Episode #64 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews God of War: Sons of Sparta, the surprise same-day release from Sony's February 2026 State of Play, a 2D Metroidvania prequel developed by Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio. Set during Kratos' youth at the Spartan Agoge, the game follows a teenage Kratos and his brother Deimos as they venture beyond Sparta's walls on a mission rooted in duty, brotherhood, and survival. This Musical Review covers all dimensions of the experience, from the Metroidvania exploration loop, spear-and-shield combat system, and level design, to the story's emotional highs and lows, the pixel art presentation, and the technical rough edges that accumulate over the course of the campaign. We also dedicate time to Bear McCreary's remarkable original score, which blends chiptune sensibility with sweeping orchestral and choral arrangements to create one of the most distinctive soundscapes in the franchise's twenty-year history. 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 Sons of Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] For the Glory of Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Mount Taygetos from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Port of Messenia from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Ode to Olympus from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Laconian Woods from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Grand Cistern from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Sanctuary from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Oenus Vineyard from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Veiled Bog from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Barren Steppe from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] The Drifting Spire from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026] Brotherhood from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary feat. Logic, 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 #412 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of February 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 84! Just because it's the shortest month of the year doesn't mean Radio Hour is any less packed with what you'd expect. We're going all over the place with this episode, from early PC-98 and Amiga releases, to a modern reimagining of a JRPG classic, a fan-made ROM hack being worked on by a listener of the show, and a beautiful mini-spotlight on the stellar soundtrack to the recently released Cairn! 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 BGM 1 from 7 Colors [Hayato Matsuo & Hitoshi Sakimoto, 1992] Tula Dance from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined [Koichi Sugiyama, 2026] Takechiyo from Nioh 3 [Akihiro Manabe, 2026] Sea from Starsand Island [Unknown, 2026] Bee My Honey -Honey B. Lovely Theme- from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail [Masayoshi Soken feat. Paula Kaye Gerhold, 2024] Never to Return from Pyre [Darren Korb feat. Ashley Barrett, 2017] Together Forever -Main Theme- from Embers of Mana [OK Impala!, Unreleased] Only the Mountain from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger, 2026] Part of a Whole from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger feat. Gildaa, 2026] Stars from Cairn [Martin Stig Andersen feat. Gildaa, 2026] Song to Listen To While Being Chased by an Injured Man Wearing a Tree Costume in a Sewer from What Lies in the Multiverse [Ronny Antares, 2022] Pingolf -Gameplay- from UFO 50 [Eirik Suhrke, 2024] The Way Forward from Brian the Lion [Mike Clarke & Richard Ede, 1994] Liar from ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN [Luby Sparks, 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

BGMania B-Sides #42 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth drops into Risk of Rain 2, the relentless roguelike shooter that turns isolation and chaos into an ever-escalating fight for survival. What starts as a quiet landing on an alien world quickly spirals into overwhelming waves of enemies, towering bosses, and that constant ticking pressure to move faster before the difficulty swallows you whole. The soundtrack matches that intensity beat for beat, fusing atmospheric ambience with driving percussion, soaring guitar lines, and synth textures that feel both futuristic and strangely human. Tracks build gradually, layering rhythm and melody until they erupt into cathartic climaxes that mirror the game’s frantic momentum. It’s music that thrives on tension and release, perfectly capturing the lonely vastness of an alien planet while pushing you forward into the storm. 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 Risk of Rain 2 from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] Thermodynamic Equilibrium from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] Terra Pluviam from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] A Glacier Eventually Farts (And Don't You Listen to the Song of Life) from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou feat. Werner Herzog, 2020] The Dehydration of Risk of Rain 2 from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] The Rain Formerly Known as Purple from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] The Raindrop that Fell to the Sky from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] You're Gonna Need a Bigger Ukulele from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] Petrichor V from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou feat. Costis & Stan, 2020] Lacrimosum from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020] 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 #411 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to relive the magic that was brick-and-mortar rental stores. The guys brought tracks from games that they have specific rental stories to tell, spread across the years of walking down those aisles, scanning shelves and box arts, and trying to figure out what the hell they wanted to play that weekend. Join us for some heartfelt stories, laughs, and the beauty of just being a kid during the late 80's and all throughout the 90's! 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 Waiters & Cracker Eating from The Three Stooges [Gavan Anderson, 1989] Downtown Street & Credits from Rockin' Kats [Tsukasa Masuko, 1991] Green Planet from Bucky O'Hare [Tomoko Sumiyama, 1992] Battle on a Mountain Peak from The King of Dragons [Yoko Shimomura, 1994] Event Music 1 from American Gladiators [Barry Leitch, 1993] Theme of Alexander the Grater from Saturday Night Slam Masters [Setsuo Yamamoto, 1993] Melrode from Quest 64 [Masamichi Amano, 1998] Title Screen from Uniracers [Colin Anderson, 1994] Green Garden Theme from Bomberman 64 [Akifumi Tada, 1997] Wild Canyon -Kick The Rock!- from Sonic Adventure 2 [Tomoya Ohtani feat. Hunnid-P, 2001] Nile Adventure from Hydro Thunder [Orpheus Hanley, 1999] Atradaitoshi from XG3: Extreme-G Racing [Stuart Duffield & Robin Stout, 2001] BT-7274 from Titanfall 2 [Stephen Barton, 2016] Rally the Spirit from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance [Saki Haruyama & Yuka Tsujiyoko, 2005] 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 #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