PixelTunes Radio VGM Podcast

Download Episode 39: “Violent Storm” Here! “Who’ll be the hero?” Ed and Mike bust through the gates and bring you Violent Storm, a hilarious Konami arcade brawler featuring an eclectic and fantastic soundtrack! The music was co-composed by Kenichiro Fukui, … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 38: “Metamorphic Force” Here! Four warriors from across the globe unite to defeat the evil Death Shadow, powered by animal spirits and some of the most amazing music to ever grace a coin-op.  Metamorphic Force was Konami’s … Continue reading →

Download Episode 37: “Same Song, Different System vol.2” Here! You loved our last “Same Song, Different System” episode, so the guys are back with more awesome tunes from multi-platform games! Mike and Ed debate their favorite versions of tracks from Golden … Continue reading →

Download Episode 36: “Shreddin’ with Brendan” Here! Ed wasn’t the only video game obsessed kid growing up in his house – his younger brother Brendan was always right beside him, playing the same games and loving the same tunes.  This … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 35: N64 Nvasion Here! The N64 was a very unique console compared to its competitors.  While Sony and Sega opted to use the CD-ROM format allowing for high-quality streaming audio, the N64’s cartridges used sequenced music. This … Continue reading →

Download Episode 34: Marvel Melodies here! To celebrate the release of “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” it’s a Marvel Comics episode! There was no shortage of Marvel Superhero-based games in the 80’s and 90’s.  Kids got to live out their dreams … Continue reading →

Download Episode 33: Cygnus Destroyer’s Picks here! Mike and Ed are huge fans of YouTuber Matt Ezero, also known as “Cygnus Destroyer” or “The LJN Defender.” He’s been creating amazing retro game reviews for the past few years, and he specializes … Continue reading →

Download Episode 32: NINJAS! here! <– Right Click and “Save As” Ninjas were masters of espionage and assassination, and experts in martial arts and acrobatics. It only makes sense that ninja video games were some of the most thrilling and … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 31: Same Song, Different System here! <– Right Click and “Save As” This episode, Bad Dudes Mike and Ed talk about ports and remakes, and pick out a few of their favorite titles that made it onto … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 30: Street Fightin’ Songs here! <– Right click and “save as” The PixelTunes guys bring out the heavy hitters in this one! Join Mike and Ed as they dish out some tunes from fighting games, and debate which … Continue reading →

Download Episode 29: Puzzling Playlist here! <– Right click and “save as” Even if you’re not a puzzle game fan, we’re sure you’ve hummed the theme to Tetris or Dr. Mario to yourself at some point. The music in puzzle games … Continue reading →

  Download “Episode 28: Metroid” here! <– Right click and “Save As” The beautiful bounty hunter Samus Aran humbly began her Metroid-hunting career in 1986 on the NES.  Thanks to its unique atmosphere, riveting gameplay, and Hirokazu Tanaka’s iconic score, … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 27: Anniversary Free-for-All here! <– Right click and “save as” We’re marking our one year anniversary with a free-pick party!  Mike and Ed roll out songs from some of their favorite game soundtracks, and chat about their … Continue reading →

Download “Episode 26: NES Appreciation with WiiGuy” here! <– (right click and “save as”) If you’ve searched for NES soundtracks on YouTube before, chances are you’ve listened to one of WiiGuy’s uploads.  Just who IS the guy behind “WiiGuy?”  Find … Continue reading →

Download “Episode 25: Winter Special” here! <– (right click and “save as”) It’s COLD outside! To ring in the New Year, Mike and Ed bring you some of their favorite wintery tracks!  Battling head-colds of their own, the guys discuss … Continue reading →

Download “Episode 24: The Sharp X68000” here! <– (right click and “save as”) When it came to awesome music and fun, playable games, the Sharp X68000 was the system of choice for many hardcore Japanese gamers.  It boasted a fast … Continue reading →

  Download “Episode 23: Spotlight on David Wise” here! <– (right click and “save as”) Many of us grew up with David Wise’s music.  His name is synonymous with blockbuster games like Battletoads and Donkey Kong Country.  In this episode, … Continue reading →

  Download “Episode 22: Unreleased Gems” here! <– (right click and “save as”) Join us as Aaron Hickman of Retro Obscura takes the PixelTunes guys on a journey through the seedy underbelly of video games, playing tracks from titles that never … Continue reading →

Download PixelTunes Junior: Eddie’s Faves here! <– (right click and “save as”) What does game music sound like from a kid’s perspective?  Ed teams up with his 9-year-old son, Eddie, to talk about some games that both kids and adults … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 21: Spooky Tunes here! <– (right click and “save as”) It’s the PixelTunes Halloween Special! Today on SpookyTunes, we bring you our favorite creepy songs from both beloved and obscure horror titles! Chatter your teeth as we enter … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 20: Castlevania here! <– (right click and “save as”) Ghosts.  Mummies.  Bats.  Annoying Medusa heads.  No, it’s not PixelTunes Castle Basement… It’s the Castlevania series!  We’re kicking off PTR Horror Month with one of the creepiest video … Continue reading →

–> Right click and “save as” here for the direct mp3 download <— Hot on the heels of Nintendo’s release of Hyrule Warriors, Mike and Ed bring Todd along to talk about the Legend of Zelda series!  We play some … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 18: Players’ Choice w/ The Players’ Score <— Right Click and “Save As” We’re thrilled and honored to have two very special guests for this episode: Kory Caldwell and Keaton Slansky! They’re putting together a video game music documentary … Continue reading →

  Download Episode 17: RPG Battle Tracks Here! (Right click and “save as”) Random battles sometimes seem like a real chore in RPGs… unless the music is awesome!  Mike and Ed are back with a collection of tracks that’ll keep you … Continue reading →

Download Episode 16: Viva la Indie! (MP3 – Right click and “save as…”) The PixelTunes guys are back with a sack full of indie titles!  We pick our favorite tracks from our favorite games, and round off the collection with a … Continue reading →