Retro VGM Revival Hour

It's WrestleMania season, and for many wrestling fans this is the pinnacle of a years worth of storylines, subplots, feuds and rivalries . Their desire to see their favorite superstars compete against each other in whats considered the Super Bowl of wrestling is the greatest experience to behold. Wrestling video games are built for our imagination. To take your favorite wrestler and put him down a...

If you were an avid arcade player and had access to coins at any time in the early to late 90s, whether it was at your local convenience store, video store or Family Restaurant, chances are you’ll have spent all of your time and quarters (or tokens depending on the place) on a video arcade. More Importantly on a fighting game ... hammering buttons, frantically waggling a joystick to execute a deva...

SUNSOFT began developing original games and technology for the home console market in the latter half of the 1980s , with emphasis mostly on the NES which many would say was the golden era for the company. The games they released for the Nintendo Entertainment system were widely considered widely entertaining in both gameplay, graphics and more importantly MUSIC. Sunsoft developed video games with...

Whether or not you believe that computer games are the better format to play games, to me its not about that, an awesome video game is an awesome video game no matter what you use to play it. And out of the majority of game soundtracks that are out there that focus on current or retro consoles, I don’t really see much emphasis on Computer game soundtracks. So I took it upon myself to dedicate this...

Fancy a race? Whether you’re looking to unleash your inner speed demon and tinker with mechanics, or just hop into a shiny gas guzzler and knock out a few laps to capture the gold, there's Nothing better than having some amazing tracks that get your motor running. Good Racing game Music is an essential part that gets you in the mood to take on all challengers , so as we wait for the checkered flag...

You've encountered Many Difficult stages, But with the hard work is a great reward, and what better way to reward you, The Fellow listener, with a spacial BONUS STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour. No theme, or subject, just a selection of random tracks of the past and present as a reward for showing much love and respect to the art of Video Game Music. So as you unwrap your favorite gifts, just L...

Slapstick, Looney and Cartooney, These are the things we experienced being a kid either on a weekly basis or waking up Saturday morning to catch your favorite animated shows. These Nostalgia tracks are there to honor and give much love to those great animated characters of the past, so Grab your box of favorite cereal and sit back in front of your Television to fully enjoy these amazing tracks giv...

HEROES ASSEMBLE!! The city is Being taken over by evil and It is time to put on your hero suit and save the world. It's a bird its a plane, its video game music from Super Hero Games in this special STAGE dedicated for those who fight for truth, justice and bring peace to the world Once more. Fighting evil never sounded so good as you fight the baddies with these amazing tracks playing as you save...

COWABUNGA!!! Yes dudes and dudettes, major league butt kicking is back in town! Bossanova! ...Bossanova? ........ Chevynova? ...EXCELLENT! Come surf the sewers of New York with these Radical Reptiles as you take on the FOOT clan to save its most popular reporter, April o' Neil and their evil leader THE SHREDDER! This special STAGE is a love letter to those 4 amazing heroes in a half shell and I w...

Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to hear something strange? Come with us and you'll shall see, this STAGE's based on HALLOWEEN! Yes, my ghouls and ghosts... This particular STAGE is all about games that will get you in the mood, just in time for treat or treating! So beware, Take care, because these tracks will rock your night! Track List Game - Composer - Title - Year - Company *Swe...

It's time to have your whip handy and make sure you stock up on plenty of holy water, because you're about to face the master of darkness himself, DRACULA! And what better way to Overcome his incredible armies of the dead than to have these amazing tunes playing through the background, reasuring that his end will soon be near. Todays STAGE is all about CASTLEVANIA, so make sure you never experienc...

15 years ago today, the Sega Dreamcast made its debut in Japan (the US release date was famously 9/9/99). This machine left a lasting mark on the world of video games and our hearts. From second screen gameplay to online multiplayer to DLC, the Dreamcast was well ahead of its time. Let’s take this opportunity to examine what made the Dreamcast special, and pay respects to one of the most innovativ...

OH NO! The President has been kidnapped by ninjas! Are you a bad enough dude to take care of business with your bare hands as you encounter wave after wave of fearsome baddies? Make sure you mastered your moves and knock over some trash cans to reveal a home cooked chicken dinner, because you're gonna need all your skills to experience this special stage of this podcast ,which is BEAT 'EM UPS! Str...

You've Made it though all the obstacles this stage has thrown at you, but now your skill are going to be taken to the ultimate test as you take on the stage boss! You you think you have what it takes to overcome the odds and come out victorious? This Particular STAGE is all about BOSS MUSIC, so lets hope you have Plenty of Energy Tanks stored, because this will be a fight to the finish! Track List...

April 21, 1989 25 Years Ago, We started to play with power, Portable Power! And it seems that we have not stopped yet Can you believe it's been 25 YEARS!! 25 Years ago the Game Boy launched in Japan and melted faces. So this special STAGE 6 is here to Celebrate what an amazing console it was with help from some of these selected tracks. You better put on your party hat and get those balloons ready...

Get those pockets full of quarters ready, because we are about to play some Arcade games and listen to some amazing tracks. Arcade Games is the subject that STAGE 5 is all about , so you better pop in that token and press start, because this is something you do not want to miss! Track List: game - composer - title - year - Company *Sunset Riders Music (Arcade) - Motoaki Furukawa - "Shoot out at th...

Video game music based on The much beloved MEGA MAN games is what this very special Stage 4 is all about, so make sure you have plenty of "E" tanks handy and have your Mega Buster fully charged up. This episode might just blow you away in its sheer epicness of all things Mega Man Track List: game - composer - title - year *Mega Man - Manami Matsumae - "Fire Man” , "Cut Man" - December 17, 1987 *Me...

Video games based on Disney characters, movies and tevevision shows are what Stage 3 is all about, so dust off that old pair of Mickey ears, sit back ,and listen to the sounds of your favorite Disney favorites in an 8bit,16bit and 32bit state of mind. This episode is never short on magic, adventure and PIXXIE DUUUUUUUUST :) Track List: game- composer-title-company *Castle of Illusion Starring Mick...

Video games based on movies is the topic of Stage 2 , so grab some popcorn and your snacks of choice and just sit back and listen to the sounds of your favorite movies in an 8bit and 16bit state of mind. This episode is rated A , for AWESOME. Full track listing: Game - Composer - Title - Company *Batman: The Video Game - Naoki Kodaka, Nobuyuki Hara - “stages 1 & 5: gotham city/cathedral" - Sunsoft...

Welcome to the first inaugural edition of the Retro VGM Revival Hour . This is a video game music show where me as well as guests will share and talking about video game music from the 8-bit ,16-bit 32bit, and current video game music Eras. From the obscure to the well known. Both Respecting and honoring The music that many gamers have grown up on and those who have just discovered the Incredible...