Episode 28 We return one more~! Its time for the role reversal. Matt and Derek start back with what they have been calling season 2. These next episodes will be special, both of the boys made lists of their favorite games, then the other host picked songs from those games. This one features Matt's list of games, and th... more
Episode 27 We return! Matt and Derek start back with what they have been calling season 2. These next episodes will be special, both of the boys made lists of their favorite games, then the other host picked songs from those games. This one features Derek's list of games, and the songs that Matt picked from them.
Episode 26 We have finally made it through our 1 year, Matt and I have gone through every episode up until now. We have trimmed down to a list of our favorite 10 each that we played throughout the year. This was the hardest project yet for Matt and I. We played so many great songs throughout the year, trimming it down ... more
Episode 25 We are at the end the game has been completes, the final boss, defeated. You have overcome every challenge thus far, all that is left is to see the end screen and watch those credits. The songs in this episode widely vary some games mirror the title screen, some walk you through and recap the story, some are... more
Episode 24 We are here, This is it! we have braved the Last level, made it through the whole game and arrived... To the Final Boss, the ultimate challenge lies before us, what will our heroes do? Play some awesome tracks that's what! Games save some of the best tracks in the game for the final boss, they are often hea... more
Episode 23 we are coming to the end of our first season as we call it. We are nearing the end of the game, but first we must triumph over... The Last Level! All of the tracks on this one are based on the ends of games; those last bits of story, the final dungeon, that last stage before the end boss, or the end of the g... more
Episode 22 is a downright brawl, the boys, including Dakota are focusing on Fighting games. Dakota our resident fighting game expert gives us some neat fun facts and Derek and Matt try to throw some curve balls. Now Derek and Matt may not be too knowledgeable on fighting games, but get ready to hear some unexpected tr... more
Episode 21 The boys area a bit puzzled this time. All the tracks from this episode are from puzzle games and so that means... well surprisingly some really good background bass, and hardcore tunes. Some of these tracks are rocking, some are calming, but all of them are very good. We have a good mixture of ones that mi... more
Episode 20 The boys are back after a bit of a hiatus due to the virus and Derek becoming a new dad. We ease back into the swing of things with a low stress free play. The songs this episode have no constraints, they can play any song from any game... so long as it hasn't been played already. We've got it all on this on... more
Episode 19 Derek's brother Brandon joins us, as we finished our climb from Sea to Mountain and we blast up into Space! All the music in this episode are from some kind of otherworldly set piece. Whether it's floating in space, visiting the moon, or a space station or even other galaxies. Sometimes space can sound peace... more
Mini-games withing full games?! Episode 18 is all about those fun, pumped, silly and playful rhythms that play in the background while you are trying to complete the mini-games or bonus stage. Sometimes they can be infuriating if you need to grind a hard side quest for an ultimate weapon, and some are relaxing while yo... more
Episode 17 Matt and Derek take on an interesting endeavor, an episode with nothing but vocal songs. We go about things a bit different this time and change our usual style. The tracks this episode definitely vary in flavor, some are awesome rock songs, some more calm and gentle, we have both English and Japanese songs ... more
Episode 16 the boys take to the skies, all the tracks this episode feature air based sequences or events.Whether its a big boss fought in the air, flying through the skies on some vehicle or creature, a turbulent storm brewing in the heavens or a level that takes you across clouds. All of these tracks are going feature... more
Episode 15 we leave the water and take a hike up the craggy cliffs. That's right this episode is all about those powerful rocking beats of the mountains. Volcanic, Icy or just tall and rocky any sort of mountainous region or location will do. The tracks this episode all have those strong powerful driving rhythm sometim... more
Episode 14 Takes us on the high seas and down below the surface of the shining waters. Every track on this episode heavily features or revolves around water. Many of the tracks that focus on the lower depths will be spooky and eerie like the murky depths. when we return to the surface things get a lot more light and ad... more
On the 13th episode we explore the world and listen to the music that plays while doing so. The tracks in this one are centered around the themes that play while you cruise around with the various vehicles, air ships, boats or flying dragons that the game gives you to get around. Jam out to these tracks while you trave... more
We bring in the year 2020 with Episode 12. We focused this episode on just the icy and wintery sounding tracks in games. Many of these our playful and twinkly reminding us of the holidays and giving some happy nostalgic feelings. Get your cocoa and sit by a warm fire while you listen to this one.Set list for this episo... more
Our 11th episode is a Free Play! On this episode Matt and I are not bound by a specific theme or genre. We have a lot of great and really random tracks to share with you from favorites to some real interesting left fielders. Dakota joins us for commentary and we have a lot of fun listening to some tracks from a lot of ... more
Our 10th episode revolves around those big emotional beats in the game. These moments usually involve some sort of big somber touching emotional moment. Like a character death, a betrayal, or saying farewell. Tracks in this episode are filled with long strings and gentle piano, filling you with a sense of melancholy an... more
The 9th episode is dedicated to Character themes. The songs in this episode are all named and designed after one or multiple characters. This episode is an interesting one because all of the songs vary heavily in the way they sound. No two character themes are alike. Because they are not designed off of a set piece, th... more
Our 8th episode is dedicated to Castle themes. The songs that play while you are in castles, kingdoms, palaces or fortresses of some kind. Castle themes are often majestic, intense and very powerful with driving rhythms and melodies. Sometimes when the good guys have the castle the melody will be driving and heroic or ... more
Episode 7 is dedicated to forests, the music in this episode heavily features wood wind and drum instuments. All of the tracks come from areas in games where you are in a forest, or a jungle or wooded areas in general. These songs are often very mysterious or spooky, they usually have a sense of adventure and excitemen... more
Episode 6 Is one Matt and I were very excited to record, it is dedicated to the Boss themes! These songs are usually the heavy and rocking beats that drive you forward during those tough epic encounters. Boss themes are some of the most energetic and interesting songs heard throughout a game. Matt and I had so many dif... more
Episode 5 Is all about dungeons. Dungeons in video games have a wide range of what they could be, a eerie cave, old ruins, a temple, a labyrinth basically any non peaceful area possibly filled with traps, hidden pathways monsters, you name it. Now interestingly enough the music for these areas is often peaceful or tran... more
Episode 4 is dedicated to battle themes. These are the songs that play when you are in the midst combat of any sort, this includes classic RPG battle screens, fighting games, side scrollers, and tactical games. Many of these songs have heavy rhythmic beats, usually intended to pump you up or drive you forward.Set list ... more