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Today we’re celebrating the 26th anniversary of Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec, back in July 10, 2001, exclusively for Sony’s PlayStation 2. It was the third installment and is the series’ first game within the sixth generation of consoles. While there is multiplayer mode via Arcade Mode, the core Gran Turismo experience lies in Simulation Mode. Earning licenses allows the player to acces...

Happy 250th Birthday, America! On July 4th, delegates of the Second Continental Congress met to sign a document that would set a course for the Thirteen Colonies. Intense debate and voting sessions in previous days and weeks were required to ensure that all the colonies were in agreement. All knew they were declaring themselves traitors to a monarchy an ocean away yet were resolved in their intent...

This week’s episode is a special tribute to Bobby Prince (aka Robert Caskin Prince III), the composer for several id Software games and their series, such as Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Duke Nukem, and Rise of the Triad. He passed away recent on Jun 16th. Bobby Prince had an interest in MIDI technology during the late 1980s and early 1990s, having a music background when he was part of a high scho...

There was a time when people carried time with them all the time. Whether it was on a wrist or attached to a chain, people had a watch, a device that had a face with marks for hours and seconds and three hands (hour, minute, second). Some watches were either mechanical (gears and winding knob) or electronic (quartz), and some included the day and month. Some were functional while others were styli...

This week, we are celebrating Metal Slug 4, a run-and-gun side-scrolling shooter, released for the NEO-GEO AES (Advanced Entertainment System) console. Initially released on the NEO-GEO MVS arcade cabinet, Metal Slug 4 finds Marco Rossi and Fiolina Germi fighting against a new threat called Amadeus Syndicate that plans to upload a virus that take control of military computer systems; while Tarma R...

Every day is a new day. A chance to start fresh and anew. It’s an opportunity to begin again and not be burdened by the past. And so we’re celebrating “National Start Over Day” on June 5th. “National Start Over Day” was created by Doug “Snoop” Philp, the Social Media Specialist and Web Administrator for the website National Day Calendar. He wanted pe...

With the end of May near, it’s that time for our special episode of “On Stage Now”, where we feature a remixer or musician of video game music. For this month, it’s Player2. Player2 is a remixer of video game music done in the style of EDM and also a music producer and recording engineer. He was featured in a couple of episodes: #146 “Donkey Kong 64” with his re...

Every fourth Friday of May, there’s a day called “National Title Track Day” that celebrates the title tracks of albums. These tracks were often the same as the album title, like The Beatles’ “Let It Be” or Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. They can also be tracks that were first released before the album is made available to the public or one that...

It’s time to deal with today’s celebration of International Casinos Day, held on May 15th, which happens to be the founding day of Las Vegas. Created by an online site, the day was intended honor the casinos and gambling halls of the world but not just for the slot machines and card tables; it was also to honor those behind the scenes that keep the buildings in order and the bets flowi...

Today’s episode is going to… the donkey?! Actually, today is World Donkey Day, in honor of that beast of burden and perceived to be one of the most stubborn animals. It was created by Dr. Abdul Raziq Kakar who was studying desert animals. He wondered why there was no celebration of this animal, known for their resilience and their ability to bear lots of weight while moving nimbly acro...

Be honest, you’ve done it at least. You called your boss and HR and stated that you’re unable to come into work because you’re sick. Perhaps you are sick with a flu or a cold, or you have to stay home to take care of a family member that is sick. However, you called in sick because you’re playing hooky: Your favorite sports team won the national series and is having a parad...

April ends in six days, which means it’s time for out special episode of “On Stage Now”, and this month’s musician is Gamer Flutist. Gamer Flutist, who also goes by Marianne, is a professional flutist of several instruments (flute, piccolo, and alto flute) who has been playing since the age of 10. A majority of her covers are JRPGs from such series as Final Fantasy and Drag...

When someone mentions bats, it goes one of two ways: they are feared and looked at with disgust, or they are admired and thought to be cute. Most people see bats as as nuisance, believed to be blood hungry and spread diseases. Some even think that they morph into vampires. However, those that know appreciate these creatures of the night for their contribution. Today on April 17th, we are celebrati...

Let’s tee up with our bag of clubs and balls and celebrate Golfer’s Day, on April 10th. Golfer’s Day simply celebrates the sport of golf, with its roots going back to Scotland during the late Middle Ages. It was initially an aristocratic activity but a royal charter established in 1552 allowed townspeople in St. Andrews to play in the links. This day also happens to be date that...

Marie Kondo is famous for one question when cleaning out one’s items: Does this spark joy in my life? Video games may not be the first thing that sparks joy for most people, but they are beloved for those that play them, either to completion to until they are no longer viable. It was a certain cutscene or dialogue that touched our minds and hearts, a character that was personally relatable,...

March is almost over, but it will roar like a lion with this month’s featured remixer for On Stage Now: Vetrom. Vetrom, according to their pages, is “just a person that loves music…” and “Love music!” That passion definitely shows in their YT channel, showcasing over 10 years of cover remixes of music from video games, TV, movies and mainstream music; there&#821...

The stars are a sight to behold on a clear, dark night. The constellations they form have their own backstory, and somehow, they seem to have some involvement with people’s lives. As such, astrologists and readers of fate have interpreted these stars in relation to a person and their personality. Today, we’re celebrating Astrology Day, on March 20th, dedicated to showing the positive a...

Well, look here. It’s another Friday the 13th, the second one for 2026, in fact. That means we’ll be looking into some mysterious and superstitious things, and for this week’s episode, it’ll be related to St. Patrick’s Day. Normally, St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck and the Irish. People wear green, ornate themselves with a four-leaf clover, and hopefully fin...

Today, on March 6th, we are celebrating National Dress Day. It was founded by fashion and dress designer of formal wear Ashley Lauren, she wanted to “draw attention to the beauty of dresses, reliving and celebrating the memories that happen while wearing them.” One can wear their favorite dress that day or attempt the 100-Day Dress Challenge (wear the same dress for 100 days). This is...

Time for our monthly special episode of “On Stage Now”, where we feature a musician or group of musicians and play their works of video game music. For February, we’re featuring 8-Bit Big Band, a jazz orchestra founded by Charlie Rosen in 2017. Composed of between 25 to as much as 65, this group plays arrangements of video game music. Earlier, they won their 2nd Grammy award for...

It’s time for the Lunar New Year, which starts around the second new moon of the Chinese calendar. This year it is the year of the horse, according to the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac sign. The animal is known for its confidence, decisiveness, and to be agreeable and responsible; however, they hate being reined in by others, are easily swayed, and can be impatient. On this week’...

Love is a wonderful thing… until it stinks. One moment, you’re flying on cloud nine, and the next moment your heart shatters into a thousand pieces. Today, for our first Friday the 13th episode of the year, we’re going to look into a few myths and superstitions about love related to animals. They could be harbingers of your future love, depending on what you see on Valentine&#821...

This week, we are celebrating our four years of RE-VGM, showcasing covers and remixes of video game music and putting a spotlight on musicians who arrange, cover, and remix them. It was on February 2nd, back in 2022, that the first episode was released; it was on one particular track from “Kingdom Hearts” titled “Dearly Beloved” and three separate covers and remixes. From t...

Admit it. There are times you get bored in the middle of a class or meeting, and suddenly, your hand starts doodling something: a UFO taking up a cow, an attempt to draw the Cool S, or stick figures having an impromtu fight. That happened to Todd Page while he was in an anthropology class. He got bored and started to doodle dinosaurs. Later, he encouraged others to doodle dinosaurs and then decide...

It’s time for a special episode of “On Stage Now”, and our first musician to start off 2026 is Nestalgica. Hailing from Sweden, he’s a one-man band that covers all music from Nintendo. The proof is in the 17 years of videos from his YouTube channel that showcase his talent. There are a few tracks in which he collaborates with other musicians. And honestly, that’s all...