MP3s and NPCs: The Music and Gaming Podcast

Super Bomberman Collection announced - https://www.konami.com/games/bomberman/collection/us/en/   Disney Dreamlight Valley comes to Nintendo Switch 2 - https://disneydreamlightvalley.com/news/NintendoSwitchUpdate2026   Overwatch 2 is just known as Overwatch now - https://www.thepopverse.com/gaming-overwatch-2-spotlight-name-change-rebrand-blizzard   Mindseye gets major update - https://news.mindse...

With decades of obvious racism in metal/rock journalism in America, sites like MetalSucks and Metal Injection shove black voices out of the way by excluding them from their upcoming Annual Holiday Rager event at Harvard and Stone in Los Angeles. Rock journalism in America is racist: https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/rock-journalism-in-america-is-racist

Our look at all the games we played during PAX West 2025!   Bubsy 4D - https://atari.com/products/bubsy-4d Unyielder - https://store.steampowered.com/app/789940/UNYIELDER/ OPUS Prism Peak  - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1947910/OPUS_Prism_Peak/ Morbid Metal - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1866130/Morbid_Metal/ Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions - https://store.steampowered.com/app/145437...

When Kevin Lyman started Warped Tour back in 1995, rock publications in America refused to hire black people as rock critics. Upon Warped Tour's return in 2025, rock publications in America still refuse to let black people be voices in rock journalism. As a result of this decades-long shutout, rock festivals in America still have a different point of view about black people.

Running down the games we played at The MIX Summer Game Showcase at the Grammy Museum Rooftop Terrace during Summer Game Fest. Music from music from My Point Of You, Sirene, and Keeper also featured on this episode. Overhours - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2439500/Overhours/ Flesh Made Fear -  https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316350/Flesh_Made_Fear/ Blippo+ - https://blippo.plus/ 1000 Dea...

From Sleep Token to Falling In Reverse, I discuss what bands will take over as headliners at rock festivals in America such as Inkcarceration Festival and what Big Ass Truck has to do with this whole thing! https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ https://www.threads.net/@terrancepryor

While the rock community cheered seeing Zakk Wylde and Entheos' Chaney Crabb on Kai Cenat's stream, they seem to have a different feeling whenever a black person actually plays or writes about rock music. Black people are allowed to love the music, but we're not welcome to be part of the music. Audio version of YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTHlONVgyTc https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ Thr...

Summer Slaughter is one tour that managed to tick off a lot of folks in 2024. MP3s and NPCs/Black Man Talks Rock's Terrance Pryor discusses what exactly happened. Audio version of original YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LplS1w79TBc Edited by: Terrance Pryor Background music by: Terrance Pryor https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ https://mp3sandnpcs.podbean.com/

Being a black man while writing about rock music in America for nearly 20 years really isn't fun. Here's my story.   My website (MP3s and NPCs): https://mp3sandnpcs.com/ My article about Jann Wenner: https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/as-a-black-rock-critic-jann-wenners-words-proved-i-wasnt-welcome Old reviews from back in the day: https://terrancepryor.weebly.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/terrancepryor T...

Hello, humanity! It's episode 12 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!   Show notes Future Games Show 2024 spring edition ( https://www.gamesradar.com/everything-announced-future-games-show-spring-showcase-2024/ )   Stardew Valley update is HUGE ( https://www.stardewvalley.net/stardew-valley-1-6-update-full-changelog/ )   One Piece Music Symphony...

A special episode of the MP3s and NPCs Mixtape podcast surrounding the 2024 installment of the Treefort Music Fest. ( https://treefortmusicfest.com/ ) Check out the musical artists! Shred Flintstone - "Waste Away With You" ( https://linktr.ee/shredflintstone ) Die Spitz - "Hair of Dog" ( https://linktr.ee/diespit ) The Thing - "Midnight" ( https://thingthething.bandcamp.com/album/the-thing-is ) Wi...

Episode 11 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!   Show notes FarmCon 24 dates ( https://www.farming-simulator.com/newsArticle.php?&news_id=518/ ) Mt. Joy at Troubadour review ( https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/review-mt-joy-perform-a-sold-out-show-at-the-troubadour ) Headbangers Rhythm Royale season three ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbQtG5n...

Episode 10 of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!   Show notes S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Legends of the Zone Trilogy released ( https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/stalker-legends-of-the-zone-trilogy-lands-on-xbox-and-playstation-today )   Frostpunk 2 coming in July ( https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/frostpunk-2-gets-july-2024-release-on-pc )   New Gintama compilati...

The fourth mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. A special edition promoting New Colossus Festival in NYC. More information about New Colossus Festival: https://www.newcolossusfestival.com/   Check out these acts! Friend Of A Friend - “The Man That Loves Me” ( https://www.instagram.com/friendofafriendband ) Iceblynk - "Enter the Sky" ( https://iceblynk.bandcamp.com/track/enter-the-sky ) Ec...

Episode nine of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!   Show notes Pokémon Legends: Z-A announced ( https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/pokmon-legends-z-a-announced-for-a-2025-release-on-the-nintendo-switch ) Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket announced ( https://tcgpocket.pokemon.com/en-us/ ) Interview with M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold about new virtual...

The third mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. Five songs from five great musical acts.   Check out these acts!   Handsome Jack - "It's Understood" ( http://www.handsomejackmusic.com/ ) Fran Ashcroft -"Waiting For The Britpop Revival" ( https://franashcroft.bandcamp.com/album/the-songs-that-never-were ) Call Me Spinster “Married in My Mind” ( https://callmespinster.bandcamp.com/album/poth...

Episode eight of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!   Show notes   Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase ( https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-features-surprise-releases-and-details-on-new-nintendo-switch-games/ )   Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZenOn7WUo )   Demon Slayer...

The second mixtape episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast. Five songs from five great musical acts. Check out these acts! Vial - "apathy" ( https://vialband.bandcamp.com/album/burnout ) ( https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/minneapolis-indie-punk-band-vial-announce-2024-north-american-spring-tour ) Hurt Hawks - "Bunny The Bartender" ( https://hurthawksmusic.bandcamp.com/ ) Hearts and Hand Grenades - "I Jus...

Episode seven of (probably) the only music and gaming podcast in the world! It's MP3s and NPCs, ya'll!   Show notes   Street Fighter x Amoeba Hollywood ( https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/amoeba-hollywood-to-host-street-fighter-6-concert-and-panel )   IGN Live in Los Angeles ( https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/ign-to-hold-ign-live-video-game-event-in-los-angeles-this-june )   Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Xb...

The first ever mixtape episode of MP3s and NPCs podcast. 10 tracks from 10 great rising acts.   Check out the musical artists   Majorette - "Tomorrow Is Forever" ( https://majoretteband.bandcamp.com/album/forever-starts-tuesday ) Fat Heaven - "Never Needed You" ( https://fatheaven.bandcamp.com/album/trash-life ) The Deathtones - "The Invisible Man" ( https://thedeathtones.bandcamp.com/album/univer...

We're so back. Gaming and anime news mixed with some new tunes.   Show notes   Steam Next Fest - https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest Lies of P collaboration with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - https://www.liesofp.com/en-us/view/414/index.html Safe In Our World charity bundle - https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/safe-in-our-world-charity-bundle-2024 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling Mari...

This special episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast will showcase some great tunes from anime.   Excel Saga - "Ai (Chūseishin)" by Yumiko Kobayashi and Mikako Takahashi Stream Excel Saga on Funimation   Madoka Magica - "Connect" by ClariS Stream Madoka Magica on Funimation and Crunchyroll   Attack on Titan - "Great Escape" by Cinema Staff Stream Attack on Titan on Crunchyroll   Demon Slayer - ""Zank...

Some great games showcased at PAX East 2022 https://mp3sandnpcs.com/home/the-best-games-seen-at-pax-east-2022   Games featured in the podcast: Writer's Block https://store.steampowered.com/app/1841380/Writers_Block/ Urban Venture https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351240/Urban_Venture/ Cursed To Golf https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed_to_Golf/ World Championship Boxing Manager 2 ht...

A special episode of the podcast showcasing 10 great songs released in 2021. Shoutout to Microsoft David for the assist. Acts played during the podcast: Open Hand - "Again?" ( Bandcamp ) Eliza and the Delusionals - "You" ( Bandcamp ) Moodring - "Show Me The Real You" ( Bandcamp ) Lamar Woods - "Wine & Tapas" ( Linktree ) Trade Wind -"Burning The Iron Age" ( Bandcamp ) UgLi - "Mourning Coffee" ( Ba...

A special episode of the MP3s and NPCs podcast surrounding the music scene in New Jersey. Recorded back in September while in a hotel room in Seattle.   Washington Square Park - "These Last Three Months" ( bandcamp ) Trees Above Mandalay - "I Can't Find My Heart, and She's a Steeler" ( bandcamp ) Panic Lift - "Transient" ( bandcamp ) Exit She Calls - "Destination Redemption" ( bandcamp ) Future Fu...