The VGMbassy The VGMbassy

Ready for a nostalgia trip with a twist? On this month’s episode, Ed takes the reins and curates a fantastic selection of some of his favorite video game music for Joe and Myla to experience for the very first time!

It becomes a VGM battle of sorts, where Ed plays the original versions of beloved tunes and then surprises Joe and Myla with one or more remakes. From the chiptune classics to techno and rock reimaginings, our hosts will listen, discuss, and cast their votes on which version reigns supreme. The conversation takes some interesting turns, so beware: you may never look at Simon Belmont the same way again!

Will the original 8-bit magic capture their hearts, or will the modern, polished remakes win them over? Tune in to hear their candid reactions, spirited debates, and, of course, the final verdict!

 



A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!

Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Kung-Fu Carlito, Muddle MADness, Scott McElhone, Periodical, Chris Murray, Mike Stark, Keyglyph, Kyle Krull, Claire Meyers, The Diad, Professor Tom, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy

Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





The Tracklist:

Castlevania – Heart of Fire/ Can’t Wait till Night

1 – “Heart of Fire” from Castlevania (NES, 1987) Composed by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terashima

2 – “Don’t Wait til Night” from Haunted Castle (Arcade, 1987) Composed by Kenichi Matsubara

3 – “Don’t Wait til Night” from Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (Xbox360, PS3, 2011) Arranged by Yasushi Asada

 

Cybattler – Interception (Mission 1)

4 – “Interception (Mission 1)” from Cybattler (Arcade, 1993) Composed by Pao, U Masaaki, and Y Tsugumi

5 – “Interception (Mission 1)” from Psyvariar Delta (Switch, PS4, PC, Arcade, 2018) Composed by Tetsuro Sato, Kenichi Arakawa, Kazushi Tsurukubo, Misako Tago, Kazumine Tsushima, Takashi Egawano, Yasuhisa Watanabe, Daisuke Matsumoto, Takeshi Miyamoto, Daisuke Nagata, Takashi Okamoto, and Ayatsugu Otowa

 

Dangun Feveron  – Barofever/ Sad Barofever

6 – “Barofever” from Dangun Feveron (Arcade, 1998) Composed by Ryuichi Yabuki, Nanpei Misawa, and Ryo Sakai

7 – “Sad Barofever (FM Arrange)” from Dangun Feveron (PS4, XB1, 2017) Arranged by Tatsuhiko Kasuga

8 – “Sad Barofever (VIP Arrange)” from Dangun Feveron (PS4, XB1, 2017) Arranged by Jaelyn Nisperos aka Chibi-Tech

 

Undercover Cops – Sarah Sowertty

9 – “Sarah Sowertty” from Undercover Cops (Arcade, 1992) Composed by HIYA-UNIT aka Takushi Hiyamuta

10 – “Sarah Sowertty (Arranged)” from the Undercover Cops Original Soundtrack CD (1992) Composed by Takushi Hiyamuta and Arranged by Mishiru Ohshima, with Guitar by Takayuki Hijikata

After a short hiatus, the EE boys are back with Ed’s wife Myla with some new hot topics to discuss! Joe leads a chat about what kinds of progression we like in our video games, be it earning powers along the way, or mastering powers your hero already has. Spurred by the news of Microsoft contemplating a purchase of Valve, Todd is concerned about the state of the video game industry. We all voice similar concerns and talk about the direction the industry could go in these trying times. Lastly, Myla’s been playing Little Kitty, Big City and loving it! She’s curious about what our favorite video game animals are, and we hear some fantastic responses from our listeners.





A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Jason Letourneau for the podcast theme song!

Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Periodical, Kung-Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Mike Stark, KeyGlyph, Kyle Krull, The Diad, Daryl Bowers, Tom Hunt, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





The Tracklist:

1 – “Citadel Agartha 1” from Rogue Legacy 2 (Switch, PC, Xbox, PS4, 2022) Composed by A Shell in the Pit (Gordon McGladdery and Judson Cowan)



2 – “Area 2” from Blaster Master (NES, 1988) Composed by Naoki Kodaka



3 – “Quack Fighter II Theme” from Little Kitty, Big City (Switch, PC, Xbox, 2024) Composed by Riley Koenig

In the spirit of Easter Sunday, we’re talking about resurrection and reconciliation on today’s episode, particularly in the realm of retro game series. Todd asks us to think about some older games with fatal flaws and what we’d do to fix them and make them worthy of our time. Ed asks about bringing old game series back to life, and how they’d fit in with modern gaming aesthetics. And lastly, Joe’s been inspired by Metal Gear Solid parody game UnMetal and wants more stealth-based game recommendations.





A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Jason Letourneau for the podcast theme song!

Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Periodical, Kung-Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Mike Stark, KeyGlyph, Kyle Krull, The Diad, Daryl Bowers, Tom Hunt, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





The Tracklist:

1 – “Finale” from Dicey Dungeons (PC, Switch, Xbox, Playstation, 2019) Composed by Chipzel



2 – “Fox’s First Mission” from UnMetal (PC, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, 2021) Composed by Jose Jaime Hidalgo de la Torre



3 – “Snow & Mechanica” from Contra: Operation Galuga (PC, Xbox, Playstation, Switch, 2024) Composed by Eirik Suhrke, Yuko Komiyama, Konami Kukeiha Club, and Norihiko Hibino

As we head into our triple-digit episode numbers, Ed has brought back a fun show concept last seen on episode 44: the Mystery Indie Bundle VGM series! With the exception of our first track, all of the music played today are from games that were purchased as part of a blind pack of Steam keys. Ed has hand-picked some of his favorite music from those titles, making for a fun and eclectic episode. We’ve got music from Dominick Ninmark, Dale North, SonicPicnic, and more!

 



A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!

Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Kung-Fu Carlito, Muddle MADness, Scott McElhone, Periodical, Chris Murray, Mike Stark, Keyglyph, Kyle Krull, Chris Meyers, The Diad, Professor Tom, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy

Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





The Tracklist:

1 – “Ghost on the Road” from Pacific Drive (PC, 2024) composed by A Shell in the Pit (Gordon McGladdery)

https://ashellinthepit.bandcamp.com/



2 – “Here We Go (Again)” from Dead Estate (PC, 2021) Composed by Major

https://majorwipeout.bandcamp.com/

3 –  “Gaul Hard Fight” from Asterix & Obelix XXL Romastered (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, 2020) Composed by Fabrice Bouillon-LaForest (original game, GBA, PS2 and GameCube) and arranged by Valentin Lafort

4 – “Returning to the Refuge” from Sparklite (PC, PS4, XB1, Switch, Android, 2019) Composed by Dale North

https://dalenorth.bandcamp.com/



5 – “Grand Mountain Radio 105.5” from Grand Mountain Adventure (Android, PC, 2022) Composed by Viktor Sehr and Sebastian Sehr

6 – “The Guardian Forest” from For the King (PC, 2018) Composed by John Robert Matz

https://johnrobertmatz.bandcamp.com

7 – “Collective Consciousness” from Danger Scavenger (PC, 2020) Composed by Szymon Weiss

https://szymonweiss.bandcamp.com/



8 – “Stage 1 (Neon Crisis) from Bot Vice (PC, Switch, 2016) Composed by Dominick Ninmark

Bot Vice Original Soundtrack | Dominic Ninmark

9 – “Nabel’s Theme” from Strikey Sisters (PC, 2017) Composed by Dominic Ninmark

Strikey Sisters Original Soundtrack | Dominic Ninmark

10 – “What’s on the Menu?” from Speedrunners (PC, 2016) Composed by SonicPicnic

https://sonicpicnic.

Fresh off the heels of our 100th episode spectacular, the Embassy Exclusive crew continues the festivities with more memories, fun topics, and some great music!





A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Jason Letourneau for the podcast theme song!

Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Periodical, Kung-Fu Carlito, Scott McElhone, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Mike Stark, KeyGlyph, Kyle Krull, The Diad, Daryl Bowers, Tom Hunt, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





The Tracklist:

1 – “Barren Corridors” from Timespinner (2018) Composed by Jeff Ball



2 – “Title Theme (Beeper Version)” from Fairlight (ZX Spectrum, 1985) Composed by Pennsoft



3 – “Next Steps” from Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain (PC, 2024) Composed by Lena Raine

The day is finally here! Ed, his wife Myla, and their youngest kiddo Logan are all decorating the Embassy for a blowout 100th episode celebration. This one is packed with special guests, cameo appearances, and the debut of the NEW VGMbassy Theme Song, arranged by PAPRIUM co-composer Trevin Hughes, aka Dredd!

Ed is hosting a BYOV party, where each guest brings their own VGM tune that reminds them of the VGMbassy in some way. Each segment sees the arrival of a new guest, all of whom have been VGMbassadors on previous shows and prominent members of the podcast’s community. Lots of memories and laughs (and a few touching moments) are had throughout this plus-sized episode, wrapping up with some exclusive news regarding the next era of the VGMbassy. We’re continuing the celebration onto our Embassy Exclusive show at the end of the month, so please write in (or send a voice recording) to thevgmbassy@gmail.com and shout out your favorite guests, shows, and memories, and we’ll include it on the episode!

 



A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!

Check out the VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!

Thanks to our supporting Patreon patrons, who help make this show possible: Ryan Steel, Cameron Werme, Kung-Fu Carlito, Muddle MADness, Scott McElhone, Periodical, Chris Murray, Mike Stark, Keyglyph, Kyle Krull, Chris Meyers, The Diad, Professor Tom, Cameron Chiles, and Dan Laughton.

Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy

Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy

Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app:





The Tracklist:

1 – Cameron Werme: “Praying Hands (VRC6 Version)” from Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge (GB, 1991) Composed by Hidehiro Funauchi and Arranged by Cameron Werme

2 – Bedroth: “Flight” from Panzer Dragoon (Saturn, 1995) Composed by Yoshitaka Azuma

3 – Alex Messenger: “Wakakusa GCC Spring Theme” from Swingerz Golf (GC, 2002) Composed by Takeshi Arai

4 – The Diad: “The Grind” from Going Under (Switch, PS4, PC, XB1, 2020) Composed by Felix Peaslee and Chong the Nomad

5 – UtopiaNemo: “Backpack” from Grindstone (iOS, Android, Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, 2019) Composed by Sam Webster

6 – Ryan Steel: “Journey Through Time” from Fire Emblem Warriors (Switch, 3DS, 2017) Composed by Yosuke Kinoshita, Kosuke Mizukami, Shinichiro Nakamura, and Hiromu Akaba

7 – Dan Laughton: “Patology” from Pato Box (PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, XB1, Vita, 2018) Composed by Controvol (Luis Vázquez De Lara Padilla)

8 – Chris Murray: “Throbbing Heartbeat (Event Battle 3)” from Ys X -Nordics- (PS4, PS5, Switch, 2023) Composed by Mitsuo Singa

9 – Kung-Fu Carlito: “Fight and Flight” from Rivals of Aether (PC, XB1, 2015) Composed by Flashygoodness