It's been a while since I had a musician on, so it's time to fix that. Joining me today is Carmine from the YouTube channel Game & Sound. Game & Sound is a YouTube channel that features covers of video game music using guitar in various styles. I have been enjoying Carmine's work for years so I figured it was about time I would have him on! We talk about his influences are, what types of genres of music he likes, what are some of his favorite games and much more! He also shouts out of some Italian prog rock artists and songs which are linked below along with his channel and a link to his upcoming video! Go check it all out!
Check out Game & Sound on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@gameandsounds
Check out some of Carmine's musical influences:
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso - Metamorfosi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDcUm3NRE9s&ab_channel=SirCrow
Premiata Forneria Marconi - Dove... quando... (II Parte)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh46DEf0-ws&pp=ygUXcGZtIGRvdmUgcXVhbmRvIHBhcnRlIDI%3D
Area - Cometa Rossa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YatiMoCVcNs&pp=ygURYXJlYSBjb21ldGEgcm9zc2E%3D
End Song: Driftveil City
Artist: Game & Sound
Album: N/A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQII7sMzzss
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Celeste is a platformer that I think is a prime example of how games can, and should, be considered art. I'm joined by friend of the show Ryan Kern to discuss the iconic indie platformer Celeste developed by Maddy Makes Games. We talk a lot about the game's themes and how those theme's were reflected in the game's creator's personal journey. Celeste is worth trying, even if you don't like 2D platformers. Check out the episode to find out why.
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End Song: First Steps
Artist: Lena Raine
Album: Celeste Original Soundtrack
https://radicaldreamland.bandcamp.com/album/celeste-original-soundtrack
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About a year ago I was joined by Rockman Cosmo and Naoya Shinota to discuss their efforts in preserving Japanese feature phone games. Since so much time had passed I wanted to bring them back on the show to talk about how their efforts are going, the progress they made in a year and what their goals going forward are.
I had a wonderful time catching up with them and I can't thank them enough for setting aside more of their time to share what's been going on in their corner of the preservation community.
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Check out Rockman's recent article over on Hit Save!
https://hitsave.org/the-state-of-japanese-feature-phone-preservation-in-2023/
End Song: The Prelude
Artist: Rifti Beats
Album: Chocobo & Chill
https://gamechops.com/chocobo/
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2024 is here! And to kick off the new year it is an episode asked for by my Patrons! This week's episode is all about the Final Fantasy VII prequel, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Joining me to break down all things Zack Fair and his spiky hair is Kolby Moyer from the Switch It Up podcast. Kolby is a gigantic FF7 fan and it was an absolute blast to discuss this game with him. Check out the episode and find just how long Nomura has been on his bullshit.
End Song: Aerith's Theme
Artist: Rifti Beats
Album: Chocobo & Chill
https://gamechops.com/chocobo/
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It's the last episode of 2023 so it is time to reflect on how this past year went! Joining me, as always, to help me reflect is my good friend from the Great White North TJ from the Hodder Show! We discuss what our favorite experiences were this year, which were our most popular episodes released this year and much more!
End Song: Staff Roll
Artist: Helynt
Album: Mario & Chill
https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill/
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