Podcasts by RETRO VGM REVIVAL HOUR
Welcome To the Retro VGM Revival Hour. This is a video game music show where me as well as guests will share and talk about video game music of 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 world of Video game music.
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STAGE 76: Games of 2021 from 2022-01-28T04:21:03
Last year may not have been a complete improvement over the previous one, if anything, It looks like certain areas of the world are right back at square one with just more precautionary measures to...
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STAGE 75: DarkStalkers from 2022-01-21T05:33:35
With the game being generally very well-received by critics upon release in arcades and later home console ports, Darkstalkers would become a Capcom title that was essential in the further developm...
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STAGE 74: Halloween 8 from 2021-10-30T20:18:16
Far before the first leaf falls each autumn, everyone is already counting down the days to Halloween by devouring anything and everything pumpkin spice related, marathoning some of their favorite s...
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STAGE 73: Ninja Gaiden from 2021-08-25T04:40:41
Created in 1988, Ninja Gaiden was originally known as Ninja Ryukenden, which would translate to originally as ”Legend of the Ninja Dragon Sword.” Developed by Tecmo (now named Koei Tecmo) The firs...
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STAGE 72: Mascot Games from 2021-08-18T06:12:58
Ever since Super Mario Bros. hit the NES in 1985, Nintendo’s red cap wearing mustachioed hero has reigned supreme as a prominent face for his company Nintendo and video games as a whole.
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STAGE 71: Games Of 2020 from 2021-02-09T04:27:43
Full Composer List/Credits Available here: https://nostalgiaroadtrip.com/2021/02/stage-71-games-of-2020/
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Bonus Stage 7 - Friendship Edition from 2020-12-24T05:32:35
Now that the dumpster fire that is 2020 is coming to and end, Its time to look forward to the many new challenges and experiences that are in store for us, and with that, It’s that time again here ...
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STAGE 70: Halloween VII from 2020-10-25T04:51:56
Some of the best horror games share something in common: and that is The ability to deliver a feeling of fright and unease upon pressing start on the title screen. Luckily, there’s no shortage of v...
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STAGE 69: The Ace Attorney Series from 2020-07-13T00:20:13
Originally released for the Nintendo GameBoy Advanced in Japan in 2001, The Ace attorney series was well received by critics and gamers alike with Capcom even crediting the series with helping to p...
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STAGE 68: Games of 2019 from 2020-04-10T02:32:12
Better late than never!
This past 2019 was surprisingly strong for the world of gaming, offering up an incredibly varied mix of interactive experiences to all who played.
This pas...
STAGE 67: Halloween VI from 2019-10-29T18:38:26
The horror genre is incredibly varied. Slashers, psychological thrillers and creature features all with filled with their own cliches and tropes.
but Nowhere does the horror genre live up to th...
STAGE 66: Yakuza from 2019-08-26T19:40:32
Yakuza, known in Japan as Ry? ga Gotoku (Like a Dragon, Japanese), is great Beat ‘em up series that not only has had popularity over its home country of japan, but has gotten a big following in the...
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STAGE 65: Sega Saturn from 2019-08-17T21:40:44
This STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour we honor the 25th anniversary with these selected tracks from various Sega Saturn Games.
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STAGE 64: Devil May Cry from 2019-08-06T19:28:08
A game that was originally conceived in 1999 as a sequel to Resident Evil 3, this idea was eventually changed Due to the staff and more importantly the games director Hideki Kamiya seeing that it...
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STAGE 63: Pro Wrestling 2 from 2019-02-18T05:13:02
With Events like The wwe’s Wrestlemania, New japan pro wrestling’s Wrestlekingdom and it’s ever-growing popularity outside of it’s home country in of Japan, as well as the inception of All Elite Wr...
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STAGE 62: Games Of 2018 from 2019-02-18T04:12:26
It’s seemed like a very hard task to top a year like 2017. In that year we saw some of the biggest names in video games reinvented and inject themselves with new life, from the lush open world of T...
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Bonus Stage 6 from 2019-02-18T03:54:21
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1.) Devil May Cry 5 – Casey Edwards w/ vocals By Ali Edwards – “Devil Trigger (Theme of Nero)”- March 8, 2019 – Capcom – Windows PC...
STAGE 61: Halloween 5 from 2018-10-31T04:01:03
The witching month is upon us, everyone!
It’s that time once again to gather your most spookiest looking plastic skeleton, fully avoid every black cat you would come across, and start mastering...
STAGE 60: The King Of Fighters from 2018-08-27T23:02:50
Congratulations, you have been invited to participate in the King of Fighters tournament.
one of the longest and most recognizable fighting game series in SNK’s existence, The king of figh...
STAGE 59: Final Fight from 2018-08-12T06:00:19
A game that originally began development as a sequel to the original Street Fighter, the first Final Fight game had to switch its genre from the original fighting game idea to a beat ’em up and gai...
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STAGE 58: Ys from 2018-08-02T04:16
Ys is a series of action RPGs developed by Nihon Falcom that follows the adventures of the red haired swordman, Adol Christin which began on the PC-88 8-bit computer in 1987 and consists of eight m...
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STAGE 57: Silent Hill from 2018-04-27T16:01:53
Praised by various video game publications and media, The silent hill series had become a staple in the world of video games for its atmospheric and haunting music by composer Akira Yameoka, and mo...
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STAGE 56: Fighting Games 3 from 2018-04-27T15:44:48
Fighting games have come a long way from throwing down a quarter to call next on the overly crowded Street Fighter II cabinet at the local pizza restaurant. Fortunately for us, the accessibility of...
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STAGE 55: Sega CD from 2018-04-27T15:33:30
welcometothenextlevel
Released mid-way through the life of the sega genesis, The Sega CD allowed many gamers to play CD-based games.
having sold 2.24 million Sega CD units, including ...
STAGE 54: Pinball Games from 2018-02-28T22:36:50
In the days before video games, various local arcades were packed wall-to-wall with pinball machines.
Playing a pinball game is total feast for the senses. there are so many different ways...
Bonus Stage 5 from 2018-01-30T21:26:18
Now that 2017 has come and gone, Its time to look forward to the many new challenges and obstacles that are in store for us, and with that It’s that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, w...
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Retro VGM SELECTS: Art of Fighting – The Definitive Soundtrack (w/Robert Menes) from 2018-01-27T07:04:26
As The Newest STAGE of the Retro VGM Revival Hour is being prepared, Guest Host Robert Menes Thought It would Be a Great way to treat you, the loyal listener, to something new and special.
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STAGE 53: Games Of 2017 from 2017-12-15T16:36:13
2017 Started the New year off with a Bang and it only seemed to get better with each upcoming game release! So as a First for the retro VGM revival hour, We will be playing some selected tracks fro...
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STAGE 52: BOSS MUSIC 3 (w/ Special Host Robert Menes) from 2017-12-04T03:16:11
What would a video game themed show be without boss battles? You’ve made your way through plenty of stages so far, but now it’s time to battle more bosses than ever before! We’ve got some of the na...
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STAGE 51: Castlevania (Part 3) from 2017-10-30T23:49:16
A Dark shadow looms over the land.
Horrid creations of of the living dead , the supernatural and the unexplainable walk amongst us …..Monsters that fill our hearts and minds with sheer terror. ...
STAGE 50: Halloween 4 from 2017-10-30T23:39:19
Hoodie and jacket season has returned, pop up costume shops are in full force and Halloween trick-or-treating is right around the corner.
With this haunting day of celebration being among us, I...
STAGE 49: Street Fighter from 2017-10-10T06:08:52
Debuting in the arcades in 1987, the original “Street Fighter” was the fighting game series that kicked off the popularity of the fighting game genre & this is why This STAGE of the Retro VGM Reviv...
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STAGE 48: Tim Follin from 2017-10-10T05:55:38
While a small number of video game composers go on to achieve great fame thanks to their work in the industry, there are countless others who receive little to no attention at all . One of those of...
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STAGE 47: Commodore Amiga (W/ Guest Host Robert Menes) from 2017-09-25T05:51:36
The Amiga… a computer platform way ahead of everyone else out there. Released on July 23, 1985, the Amiga, released by Commodore International, was a multimedia powerhouse of a computer, offering c...
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STAGE 46: Metal Gear from 2017-08-07T19:54:41
Konami released the first Metal Gear game on July 13, 1987. Created by Hideo Kojima, the stealth game came out on the MSX2 computer and went on to spawn a successful and beloved franchise.
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STAGE 45: Anime/Manga from 2017-08-07T19:44:28
Video games inspired by anime and manga have been around for quite a long time.
A manga series becoming so popular that an anime series results from it, only to have it made onto a video g...
STAGE 44: Big In Japan from 2017-06-24T21:04:15
Despite the variety of games that have come across the American shores for various video game consoles over the years, there are still a variety of games that could not make the perilous voyage acr...
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STAGE 43: Cover, Remixes & Medleys from 2017-05-29T01:15:35
Video games are amazing. Throughout America there exist a special group of people that take some of video games’ greatest compositions and put their own arranged twist on it for some amazing result...
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STAGE 42: Fighting Games 2 from 2017-04-22T01:04:54
Fighting games have always been one of my favorite genre of video game.
So lets Press start & unleash the fury of the retro VGM revival hour to these amazing fighting games.
STAGE 41: DOUBLE DRAGON from 2017-04-02T16:32:32
Double Dragon is considered to be one of the first successful examples of the Beat Em' Up genre, resulting in the creation of two arcade sequels and several spinoffs, as well as inspiring other com...
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Bonus Stage 4 from 2017-02-28T22:56:02
It's that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE.
Time to take a little break from the action and distract yourself...
STAGE 40: OLD SCHOOL KONAMI from 2017-01-23T21:20:58
Konami was once synonymous with challenge, high quality and innovation going all the way back to the 8-bit era. The name was well known for great gameplay and amazing franchises, but over the past ...
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STAGE 39: ARCADES 2 from 2016-12-17T02:54:59
Do you remember what it was like back then to walk into an arcade? To many, the best thing to ever experience was spending time in the good old arcades.
Which bring us to the recently rele...
STAGE 38: HALLOWEEN 3 from 2016-10-21T20:03:54
So you Just came back from trick-or-treating and ready to unwind. you Don’t need to go to any party because You already partied last weekend. You could watch a horror movie, But you already did tha...
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STAGE 37: SEGA vs NINTENDO 2 from 2016-10-07T23:06:50
The fourth generation of consoles produced some of the most divisive and bitter rivalry ever seen in the history of video games. The two main contenders, The Sega Genesis and The Super Nintendo, wa...
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STAGE 36: RPGs from 2016-09-11T22:26:49
In video Games We all like to immerse ourselves as much as we can with whatever game we are playing. To see ourselves as the hero. To become part of a world where we can be heroes, kings, warriors,...
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STAGE 35: CASTLEVANIA (Part 2) from 2016-08-01T21:31:07
It’s really hard to believe that it’s been almost 3 decades since we were first introduced to Konami’s Castlevania, which has become its very own institution in gaming. We still remember those firs...
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STAGE 34: PUZZLE GAMES from 2016-07-05T00:51:44
Long before the Wii brought casual games to consoles and mobile devices kick started a new era of pick-up-and-play and socially driven titles for gamers and non-gamers alike, there were puzzle game...
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STAGE 33 - PLATFORMERS from 2016-06-08T18:02:26
Platformers are ,for many gamers, the first introduction into the world of video games. Many of them have existed since the inception of arcades, home consoles, portable devices or even the home Pe...
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STAGE 32: HANDHELD GAMES from 2016-04-30T23:00:29
It’s almost impossible to overlook the impact of handheld games, there’s no question that a huge part of our gaming lives recently have centered on gaming on the go with actual hand-held systems.
BONUS STAGE 3 from 2016-03-29T00:30:29
It's that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE.
Time to take a little break from the action and distract yourself...
STAGE 31: BOSS MUSIC 2 (w/ Special Host Robert Menes) from 2016-03-10T22:56:01
You've gotten through our last wave of stages, but now it's time to confront yet another wave of big bad bosses! We've selected some of the biggest, toughest challenges from video games of then and...
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STAGE 30: NINJAS from 2016-02-26T23:37:13
Ninjas: The stealthy, deadly assassins that have captured our imaginations worldwide since they emerged from Japanese history and folklore to find their way into popular culture.
C’mon, a...
STAGE 29: SPORTS from 2016-01-29T17:37:41
From NBA Jam to Tecmo Bowl, sports video games have a close connection to sports fans. These video games allow the fans to simulate their hopes and dreams on the field, ring or stadium and are very...
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STAGE 28: The Legend of ZELDA from 2015-12-25T05:18:04
The Legend of Zelda (or known in japan as ?????? Hepburn: Zeruda no Densetsu) is a high-fantasy action-adventure video game series created by Japanese game designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Te...
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STAGE 27: Sega Master System VS Nintendo Entertainment System from 2015-12-14T22:01:34
The 3rd Generation era of video games brings back very fond memories to many retro gamers. To many Gamers in north america The third generation (sometimes referred to as the 8-bit era) began on Oct...
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Retro VGM Revival Hour - LucasArts (w/ Special Host Robert Menes) from 2015-12-06T20:57:30
Now many console gamers may not know the name "LucasArts", although some of their
titles have come to consoles. But LucasArts is much more known in the realm of computer gaming, as many of thei...
STAGE 26: HALLOWEEN 2 from 2015-10-30T23:16:55
It’s Halloween season and for me Horror-themed games are fun to play all year round. However, only a select few are best played during Halloween. As a result, horror based games provide not only ch...
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STAGE 25: SUPER MARIO BROS. from 2015-10-07T02:36:33
Hard to believe it has been 30 years since we were first told "our princess is in another castle.” For those of you not familiar with the reference, "Super Mario Bros.," one of the most popular vid...
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STAGE 24: SONY PLAYSTATION from 2015-10-07T02:12:52
Today marks 20 year anniversary of the Sony PlayStation and For any product in this vast and unpredictable world of gaming to last that long is undeniably quite an achievement.
The Pla...
STAGE 23: OPENING/TITLE Themes from 2015-09-06T23:02:46
Opening and Title screen themes set the mood for the entire game. they're in charge of giving a player the ever important first impression. Often overlooked, these particular themes are usually an ...
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STAGE 22: RUN AND GUN from 2015-08-18T19:56:49
LETS DO THIS!!!!
Run N' Gun games are some of the most intense, exciting, and just plain difficult games out there. a horizontal sidescrolling game where the player can aim and shoot in di...
Playing Tribute To Satoru Iwata from 2015-07-13T11:19:04
We here at the retro vgm revival hour and our partners the Nostalgia Road Trip and maglomaniac.com are saddened to hear of the passing of Nintendo president Satoru Iwata.
known for his fri...
STAGE 21: Yoko Shimomura from 2015-06-10T23:10:02
Often described as "the most famous female video game music composer in the world", With over 45 different games to her Resume, Yoko Shimomura has become one of the most well known and highly respe...
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BONUS STAGE 2 from 2015-05-14T17:56:59
It's that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE. No theme, or subject, just a selection of random tracks of the past and p...
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STAGE 20: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG from 2015-04-29T01:56:05
GOTTA GO FAST!
Ever since stepping into the battle against injustice, Sonic has been the champion of peace and is renowned the world over for saving it countless times. During his many adventur...
STAGE 19: WRESTLING GAMES from 2015-03-25T21:22:51
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 agai...
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STAGE 18: FIGHTING GAMES from 2015-02-27T16:25:30
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 ...
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STAGE 17: SUNSOFT from 2015-02-27T15:33:21
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...
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STAGE 16: COMPUTER GAMES from 2015-02-06T18:13:01
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 o...
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STAGE 15: RACING GAMES from 2015-01-15T17:57:12
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 ...
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BONUS STAGE from 2014-12-25T18:10:10
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....
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STAGE 14: CARTOONS from 2014-12-17T16:30:51
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...
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STAGE 13: COMIC BOOKS from 2014-12-17T16:15:19
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 specia...
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STAGE 12: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES from 2014-11-21T01:22
COWABUNGA!!!
Yes dudes and dudettes, major league butt kicking is back in town!? Bossanova!
...Bossanova?
........ Chevynova?
...EXCELLENT!
Come surf the sewers of Ne...
STAGE 11: HALLOWEEN from 2014-10-31T22:38:27
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 S...
STAGE 10: CASTLEVANIA from 2014-10-31T22:23:38
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 ...
STAGE 9: SEGA DREAMCAST from 2014-10-10T07:36:50
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 sc...
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STAGE 8: BEAT 'EM UPS! from 2014-10-10T07:15:43
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 s...
STAGE 7: BOSS MUSIC from 2014-09-06T17:35:50
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 tak...
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STAGE 6: GAME BOY from 2014-08-13T19:22:54
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 Gam...
STAGE 5: ARCADE GAMES from 2014-07-25T21:56:36
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...
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STAGE 4: MEGA MAN from 2014-07-16T04:15:47
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....
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STAGE 3: Disney from 2014-07-04T21:12:27
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 Disn...
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STAGE 2: Movies from 2014-06-21T01:04:01
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 ...
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STAGE 1: Launch Titles from 2014-06-21T00:26:55
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-bi...
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