Beeps Bops & Beats

H'yuk! Looks like today Laura is taking BBB on a journey through Banjo-Kazooie, the 1998 Rare developed platforming collect-a-thon released for the Nintendo 64. As this bear and bird combo takes us from snowy mountains to bays, and even through time traveling woods, Laura as guides us through Grant Kirkhope's compositions that dynamically shift during gameplay. Be ready for the nostalgia bump as we're reminded how good games used to be when slathered with goofy charms and upbeat transitional melodies as plucky heroes run about exploring colorful worlds for hours. Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Main Title (01:02) - (Talky Bits) (11:33) - Spiral Mountain (13:48) - Spiral Mountain (Underwater) (16:06) - (Talky Bits) (21:56) - Gruntilda's Lair (24:03) - MainMumbo's Hut Title (25:59) - (Talky Bits) (30:23) - Treasure Trove Cove (32:29) - Freezeezy Peak (34:28) - (Talky Bits) (42:07) - Inside the Church (45:20) - Rusty Bucket Bay (47:16) - (Talky Bits) (50:46) - Click Clock Woods (Spring) (52:49) - Click Clock Woods (Summer) (54:52) - Click Clock Woods (Fall) (56:54) - Click Clock Woods (Winter) (58:53) - (Talky Bits) (01:06:18) - Mumbo's Berbeque

There's a saying that you can never go home... Today we disagree as we focus on Hubs and Town Themes, places you live in for a bit before going forth into the world. Yet its always there for you to return to. Whether its a town of wizardry or elf-kin that you were banished from, an island you made home to collect bugs with friends, a damned village, or just a spooky mansion - Home can come in many shapes and we welcome you into our various places of respite. Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Final Fantasy 4, 'Mysidia' (01:17) - (Talky Bits) (09:00) - Animal Crossing New Horizons, '7 AM' (11:49) - (Talky Bits) (19:21) - Final Fantasy 12, 'Eruyt Village' (23:29) - (Talky Bits) (31:52) - World of Warcraft, 'Ironforge Intro' (33:18) - World of Warcraft, 'Ironforge' (35:25) - (Talky Bits) (45:33) - Luigi's Mansion, 'Main Theme' (47:20) - (Talky Bits) (52:37) - Astro's Playroom, 'PlayStation Labo & Gatcha' (56:30) - (Talky Bits) (01:07:29) - Diablo, 'Tristram' (01:12:14) - (Talky Bits) (01:18:13) - The Outer Worlds, 'Edgewater (Night)' (01:20:59) - (Talky Bits) (01:31:04) - Dragon Age Origins, 'The Party Camp'

In today's episode Chris takes us out to the brink of civilization and civility with madcap looter shooter Borderlands 3. A 2019 multi-platform release, this RPG shooter was published by 2K Games and developed by Gearbox and mostly known for its absurd sense of humor and style over substance through comics inspired character design and having a bazillion guns. During all the time spent hopping planet to planet causing mayhem you have a plethora of tunes composed by Jesper Kyd, Michael McCann, Finishing Move Inc., and Raison Varner. Gear up and catch-a-vibe with us!Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - The Rampager - Pt. 1 (02:40) - (Talky Bits) (12:59) - Skywell 27 - To Rhys's Rescue (16:43) - Skywell 27 - Katagawa's Sphere (20:08) - (Talky Bits) (23:40) - Digby Vermouth - Supernova Dreamsicle (28:16) - (Talky Bits) (33:35) - The Ambush at Jakob's Estate (36:37) - Aurelia's Last Breath (38:36) - (Talky Bits) (42:51) - Uninvited Guests (44:27) - Can You Feel the Flames of Joey Ultraviolet (47:41) - Last Call (48:50) - (Talky Bits) (01:01:19) - MainMenu (Day)

In today's episode of BBB Laura sets sail and rides the waves with The Wind Waker, a 2003 action-adventure game, developed and published by Nintendo. Compositions by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, and primary arrangements from Koji Kondo's work through the series. Tetra, Link, and the King of Red Lions take charge and save (or cast aside) Hyrule in its new beachy vibes in some branch of the timeline that we're still trying to work out, but undoubtedly the most visually stylish release this series has ever seen. Sploosh!Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Title (01:58) - (Talky Bits) (15:35) - (Talky Bits) (18:08) - Ocean (22:51) - Dragon Roost Island (24:26) - Inside Forest Haven (25:51) - (Talky Bits) (34:06) - To Hyrule (35:10) - Hyrule Castle (37:13) - (Talky Bits) (42:26) - Earth Temple (44:35) - Wind Temple (46:20) - (Talky Bits) (51:30) - Medli's Prayer (52:15) - Makar's Prayer (52:41) - (Talky Bits) (56:57) - Gohdan (59:12) - Molgera (01:01:44) - (Talky Bits) (01:06:14) - Farewell Hyrule King (01:08:25) - (Talky Bits) (01:19:55) - Game Demo

In today's episode Joshua comes in blasting with Mega Man X. This 1993 Super Nintendo action platformer was developed and published by Capcom, kicking off an entirely new series of Mega Man games. Composed by credits the Capcom Sound Team (Setsuo Yamamoto, Makoto Tomozawa, Yuki Iwai, Yuko Takehara, Toshihiko Horiyama), this is one of the quintessential bitchin' soundtracks folks go to when looking for metal and rock covers of video game music. So pull up a chair and crank it to 11 and we rock out together.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Title (00:25) - (Talky Bits) (12:41) - Opening Stage (Highway Stage) (14:21) - Zero (Enter Zero) (15:07) - (Talky Bits) (22:42) - Stage Select (23:51) - Chill Penguin (Snow Mountain Stage) (25:29) - Dr. Light (26:10) - (Talky Bits) (33:32) - Flame Mammoth (Factory Stage) (35:42) - Launch Octopus (Ocean Stage) (37:31) - (Talky Bits) (42:05) - Boomer Kuwanger (Tower Stage) (44:35) - Storm Eagle (Sky Stage) (45:59) - Spark Mandrill (Power Plant Stage) (47:51) - (Talky Bits) (51:05) - Stage Select (Sigma) (51:54) - Sigma Stage 1 (53:56) - (Talky Bits) (57:39) - Sigma 1st (Vs Sigma - Final Battle, Phase 1) (58:29) - Sigma 2nd (Vs. Wolf Sigma - Final Battle, Phase 2) (01:00:31) - Ending (01:02:17) - (Talky Bits) (01:08:27) - Cast Roll

Variety is the name of the game today as we figure out exactly what does it mean to be a monster. That being said, Monster(s) is today's focus with the three hosts of BBB. Sometimes we're facing monsters, sometimes we are the monster... and sometimes the world is the monster? Journey with us as we boldly traverse the forgotten lands, colorful cities, and demon worlds... but also stealing eggs and escaping science labs so we can just go be a normal person among the people again. Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Shadow of the Colossus, 'Grotesque Figures' (02:00) - (Talky Bits) (14:59) - Sekiro - Shadows Die Twice, 'Apparitions' (17:40) - (Talky Bits) (27:49) - Concrete Genie, 'Here Comes Trouble' (30:48) - (Talky Bits) (40:47) - Attack of the Friday Monsters!, 'The Space Monster Appears on Friday' (46:48) - (Talky Bits) (52:00) - Demon's Crest, 'Beyond the Colosseum' (54:19) - (Talky Bits) (01:01:21) - Splatoon 3, 'Fishing Frenzy' (01:03:58) - (Talky Bits) (01:12:19) - Carrion, 'Main Theme' (01:14:44) - (Talky Bits) (01:23:32) - Sword of the Sea, 'Boiling Caverns' (01:27:54) - (Talky Bits) (01:40:53) - Final Fantasy XVI, 'Away'

We're not quite sure where Joshua found the beret, baguette, and striped shirt he wore in... But today he's also brought us Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to listen to while celebrating his birthday this week. 2025's Game of the Year for many, this RPG is the studio debut for French developer Sandfall Interactive, published in partnership by Kepler Interactive, with music composed by Lorien Testard and Alice Duport-Percier. Expedition 33 wears its love for Japanese RPGs like Final Fantasy and Lost Odyssey on it's sleeve while reinventing what it means to be a turn-based RPG with incredibly satisfying combat. Taking place in an wildly surreal world with a well-written cast of rich characters, set to some of the most hauntingly beautiful music heard in gaming for years... This game will leave you with a story that will stay with you for a lifetime. There's very good reason why so many celebrated it in 2025 as their GotY, and now we're here to share and celebrate it's music with you.(Host's note: Joshua did not properly credit Victor Borba as the male vocalist in Une vie a t'aimer. None of his sources at the time mentioned him. Aplogies.)Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Lumière (03:40) - (Talky Bits) (22:20) - Lost Voice (24:52) - Gustave (28:37) - (Talky Bits) (34:05) - Alicia (36:55) - Le Grand Café de Lumière (39:20) - (Talky Bits) (44:48) - Une vie à t'aimer (47:24) - (Talky Bits) (01:00:03) - Monoco (01:02:25) - Ancient Sanctuary - Gestral Summer Party (01:05:42) - Esquie's Bath (01:08:02) - (Talky Bits) (01:12:20) - Flying Waters - Goblu (01:15:18) - Rain from the Ground (01:18:20) - (Talky Bits) (01:24:40) - Tics Tacs

We hope your rolled for initiative because this episode goes straight into some bangin' Battle Bops today as the BBB team brings in some of their favorite fightin' music. Going to the gamut through the eras from Gameboy to PlayStation 5, 'Shmups to RPGs, East, West, and everything in between - We hope this puts you in the mood for punching baddies and finding victory with our series of selections today!Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Undertale, 'Stronger Monsters' (01:02) - (Talky Bits) (10:05) - Sea of Stars, 'Encounter Elite!' (12:59) - (Talky Bits) (19:42) - Mercenary Force, 'Track 1' (22:35) - (Talky Bits) (29:42) - Pokémon Black & White, 'Battle! (Team Plasma)' (32:47) - (Talky Bits) (41:23) - The World Ends with You, 'Hybrid' (44:25) - (Talky Bits) (52:07) - Immortals of Aveum, 'Battle Imminent' (56:24) - (Talky Bits) (01:01:58) - Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, 'Descendant of the Shinobi - Battle Edit' (01:05:11) - (Talky Bits) (01:14:09) - Tales of Symphonia, 'Full Force' (01:15:35) - Tales of Symphonia, 'Won the Battle' (01:16:10) - (Talky Bits) (01:24:58) - Final Fantasy 7 Remake, 'Let the Battle Begin REMAKE'

Don't worry when looking at the title of this episode, your feed is not corrupted with a virus, but the game collection of .hack//IMOQ is. Today's episode Chris brings us an episodic JRPG series that spawned a cross-media story of novels, manga, anime, and video games back from yesteryear in 2002-2003. Pronounced "dot hack", the games were Infection, Mutation, Outbreak, and Quarantine, collectively referred to as IMOQ. Developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai exclusively on the PlayStation 2, it focuses on the story of people trapped in an online fantasy game (a game inside the game) due to some wild AI programming and sci-fi shenanigans. With a blend of fantasy and sci-fi from the turn of the millennium, composer Chikayo Fukuda goes in a lot of creative directions to bring us the soundscape of a Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) gone berserk while your team unravels the mysteries driving all the plot of the game. Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Loop1 (Vol 1 Opening) (01:28) - (Talky Bits) (09:00) - toppage (_The World_ Top Page) (10:32) - desktop (Desktop) (12:05) - (Talky Bits) (16:54) - rtown0 (Alpha Server Aqua Capital Mac Anu) (19:09) - stage01 (Prairie Rain Field Normal ~ Battle) (21:23) - (Talky Bits) (27:23) - blackrose (BlackRose's Theme) (29:22) - mia (Mia's Theme) (30:25) - (Talky Bits) (35:54) - rtown1 (Theta Server - Highland City, Dun Loireag) (38:19) - stage19 (Desert Field Normal ~ Battle) (40:55) - (Talky Bits) (48:21) - ev00 (Net Slum) (50:02) - dgn03 (Forest Field Normal ~ Battle) (52:29) - (Talky Bits) (01:02:55) - Bowser says hi (01:03:22) - ev05 (Phase #1 Skeith) (01:05:59) - ev17 (Phase #6 Macha) (01:08:31) - (Talky Bits) (01:17:39) - ending (Ending)

In today's episode of BBB Laura brings us into a new realm with Twilight Princess, a 2006 action-adventure game, developed and published by Nintendo. Compositions by Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ota, and some rearrangements from Koji Kondo's iconic scoring for the franchise. Come for the Zelda, stay for the Midna and her wild ghost hand head, as actual wolf Link does his best to save the lands of Twilight in this Wii launch title on the year of its 20th anniversary!Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Piece (02:04) - (Talky Bits) (11:30) - Faron Woods (14:21) - (Talky Bits) (20:22) - Twilight (23:49) - (Talky Bits) (31:36) - Midna's Lament (34:41) - (Talky Bits) (39:16) - Gerudo Desert (42:43) - (Talky Bits) (46:49) - The Hidden Village (49:05) - (Talky Bits) (53:30) - Zant Battle (58:27) - (Talky Bits) (01:04:03) - Hyrule Castle (01:07:04) - (Talky Bits) (01:14:26) - Final Battle #4 (01:17:54) - (Talky Bits) (01:23:52) - Midna's Parting

In today's episode Joshua brings to us platforming royalty with Donkey Kong Country. This 1994 Super Nintendo gem was developed by Rare, published by Nintendo, and brought a truly unique 3D art style to a generation that was almost exclusively 2D sprite work. To stand out on a console known for its platformers takes a lot of firing on all engines and the soundtrack definitely did its fair share of lifting from composers David Wise, Evaline Fischer (Novakovic), and Robin Beanland. And yes, THAT song will be discussed. Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - DK Island Swing (02:47) - (Talky Bits) (11:59) - Cranky's Theme (13:16) - Bonus Room Blitz (14:15) - Candy's Love Song (16:27) - Funky's Fugue (18:40) - (Talky Bits) (22:14) - Aquatic Ambiance (25:35) - (Talky Bits) (28:18) - Bad Boss Boogie (30:17) - Gang-Plank Galleon (33:31) - K. Rool's Cacophony (33:50) - (Talky Bits) (37:32) - Life in the Mines (39:44) - Mine Cart Madness (42:08) - Ice Cave Chant (45:25) - (Talky Bits) (50:56) - The Credits Concerto

In today's episode each of the BBB crew rummaged through their sofas and junk drawers to bring in a bunch of cool songs we wanted to share with each other and the listeners that didn't quite fit into any one specific mold. So buckle up and get ready for a really cool collection of tunes as we tackle all matter games ranging from beat 'em ups, mobile gatcha, MMOs, open world, rad racoons, and of course games with mech suits in them.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Laika, 'Bloody Sunset' (02:53) - (Talky Bits) (16:53) - Horizon Zero Dawn, 'Aloy's Theme' (19:12) - (Talky Bits) (28:04) - Split Fiction, 'Gravity Bike' (31:08) - (Talky Bits) (38:32) - Panzer Paladin, 'Mexico' (41:28) - (Talky Bits) (49:25) - Portal 2, 'Robots FTW' (53:01) - (Talky Bits) (01:05:05) - Umamusume Pretty Derby, 'Japan Derby Arima Kinen URA Finals' (01:08:02) - Umamusume Pretty Derby, 'Japan Derby Arima Kinen URA Finals Last Deciding Match' (01:08:53) - (Talky Bits) (01:18:39) - River City Girls, 'We're the River City Girls' (01:20:18) - (Talky Bits) (01:28:06) - Everquest, 'Main Theme' (01:30:08) - (Talky Bits) (01:43:09) - Tanuki Sunset, 'Tanuki'

In today's episode Chris is bringing the music of existentialist android action-RPG, Nier: Automata, for us to feel all the emotions and ponder deeply on the nature of the world with. Developed by and published by Square Enix, this Yoko Taro directed modern classic was composed primarily by Keiichi Okabe, Keigo Hoashi, and Kakeru Ishihama - With vocals by Emi Evans and J'Nique Nicole being sung in multiple languages, both real and fictitious. Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Vague Hope - Cold Rain (03:32) - (Talky Bits) (13:35) - Dependent Weakling (18:31) - (Talky Bits) (24:23) - Pascal (29:05) - (Talky Bits) (33:54) - Copied City (37:47) - (Talky Bits) (47:35) - Voice of no Return - Normal (50:19) - (Talky Bits) (57:27) - A Beautiful Song (01:01:29) - (Talky Bits) (01:09:51) - Weight of the World - The End of YoRHa

Today Laura has brought in Undertale, an indie RPG published, developed, and composed by Toby Fox. Released in 2015 after a very successful Kickstarter campaign, this quirky tale of battling or befriending monsters set the world on fire with its charm, humor, and cast of interesting weirdos you spend your adventure growing to love. A soundtrack truly filled with beeps, bops, and beats - this tale is one worth your time.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Once Upon a Time (01:21) - (Talky Bits) (11:41) - Ruins (13:18) - Snowdin Town (14:34) - Quiet Water (15:05) - (Talky Bits) (23:05) - Enemy Approaching (24:02) - Dating Fight! (24:38) - Dummy! (27:07) - Amalgam (28:27) - (Talky Bits) (35:31) - Another Medium (37:53) - Core (40:37) - (Talky Bits) (45:13) - Bonetrousle (46:11) - MEGALOVANIA (48:47) - Spear of Justice (50:42) - (Talky Bits) (56:54) - Heartache (58:46) - ASGORE (01:01:19) - (Talky Bits) (01:06:49) - Last Goodbye (01:09:01) - (Talky Bits) (01:19:54) - Undertale

As we close out the year, we also bring this season of the Beeps Bops and Beats podcast to a close in the most fitting way we could think of... with each of us bringing some of our favorite End Credits tracks in gaming. From spooks to pokes, squids to grubs, the blessed and the damned - we have all manner of close outs for you all today. We hope you enjoy this send off to 2025 with us, see you in the new year!Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Resident Evil 2, "Credit Line of Whole Staff" (02:32) - (Talky Bits) (10:27) - Soul Reaver, "Ruined City Alt (End Credits) (15:00) - (Talky Bits) (20:50) - Super Mario World, "Ending Theme" (24:56) - (Talky Bits) (31:44) - Neva, "So Long" (35:17) - (Talky Bits) (41:36) - Super Metroid, "Staff Credits Finale" (44:57) - (Talky Bits) (51:02) - Pokemon SoulSilver, "Ending Theme" (53:54) - (Talky Bits) (01:06:05) - Splatoon, "Maritime Memory" (01:08:44) - (Talky Bits) (01:18:11) - Gears of War, "Cole Train Rap" (01:21:55) - (Talky Bits) (01:33:36) - Persona 4 Golden, "Never More"

In today's episode Chris brings an offering to the podcast to satiate both his co-host's tastes with Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus. This 2024 Japanese folklore inspired Metroidvania was developed by Squid Shock Studios and published (temporarily) by Humble Games. With music by Moi Camargo, we get to experience a beautiful blend of East meets West as orchestra works alongside traditional Japanese instruments for some truly unique ear candy.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Path of the Teal Lotus (01:50) - (Talky Bits) (08:32) - Doll in the Mist - Kiri Kiri Bozu (09:58) - Particularly Unmanageable - Armakillo (12:16) - (Talky Bits) (19:00) - Kodama Construction Crew Assemble! (19:14) - Sakura City Interiors (20:47) - Healing Melody (21:05) - (Talky Bits) (25:18) - Midori Forest (28:31) - Kitsura (30:49) - (Talky Bits) (35:42) - Lady of the Deepness - Jorogumo (38:53) - (Talky Bits) (44:07) - Megumi Mountain (49:08) - (Talky Bits) (53:45) - Flight of the Tengu - Tengu Trio (57:10) - (Talky Bits) (01:06:37) - Asahi

In today's episode Laura brings the feels with Spiritfarer, a 2020 indie sim and action game developed and published by Thunder Lotus Games. With music by Maxime Lacoste-Lebuis (aka Max LL), we set sail to the seas to help out friends find some peace in the afterlife.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Charon's Burden (02:53) - (Talky Bits) (13:15) - At Sea (16:14) - (Talky Bits) (19:44) - The Hoarder (20:55) - Choo Choo (21:38) - (Talky Bits) (27:22) - Thunder Harvest (28:59) - The Swarms of Hades (30:49) - Freeing the Dragon (32:54) - (Talky Bits) (37:09) - Falling Stars (39:22) - Meteoroids (40:28) - (Talky Bits) (49:01) - Hummingberg (51:10) - Winter Village (52:22) - Bottom Line Corp (53:54) - (Talky Bits) (01:02:11) - Overbrook (01:05:04) - Mind Palace (01:06:44) - (Talky Bits) (01:18:26) - What Will You Leave Behind (End Titles)

In today's episode Joshua brings us Persona 5 Royal, a 2020 JRPG developed and published by Atlus as an enhanced version of the 2016 release. The series is known for it's lighthearted slice of life gameplay as a Japanese high schooler, yet this time it's pushed up against a political thriller as our young heroes learn to rise up against corrupt authorities and free their hearts... While still making time to go hang out with your friends at the theater or hitting up the batting cages. Jazzy tunes for this released are composed by Shoji Meguro with vocals by Lyn.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Beneath the Mask (04:31) - (Talky Bits) (13:35) - Last Surprise (17:19) - (Talky Bits) (27:46) - Tokyo Emergency (30:20) - Confession - Secret (32:42) - (Talky Bits) (36:34) - Life Will Change (40:48) - (Talky Bits) (42:32) - Take Over (45:36) - (Talky Bits) (52:26) - Rivers in the Desert (57:36) - (Talky Bits) (01:04:05) - Gentle Madman

Spooky season carries on today with today's episode as Laura brings in a series of tracks from the Resident Evil Series. Spanning back from the PlayStation in 1996 up through it's upcoming release of Requiem next year, this series has been developed and published by Capcom on every generation of consoles and handhelds in between. Haunting melodies and tense strings are where the series strength lies... but surely there's a few breaks in the tension, right?Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - RE Outbreak, "Main Title Theme" (03:29) - (Talky Bits) (18:57) - RE 0 HD, "Training Facility Main Theme" (20:29) - RE 0 HD, "1st Zombie" (21:05) - RE 0 HD, "Leechman 1" (22:08) - RE 0 HD, "Rest" (22:46) - (Talky Bits) (29:16) - RE HD, "Disappearance" (30:36) - RE HD, "Terror 1" (31:30) - RE HD, "Save Theme" (32:43) - (Talky Bits) (43:10) - RE 2, "The Front Hall" (44:47) - RE 2, "T A" (46:09) - RE 2 Remake, "Mr. X (T-103) Theme" (48:26) - RE 2 Remake, "Save Room" (48:58) - (Talky Bits) (58:53) - RE 3 Remake, "Coming to Kill You" (59:35) - RE 3 Remake, "Nemesis' Theme" (01:02:17) - RE 3 Remake, "End of Raccoon City" (01:03:19) - (Talky Bits) (01:10:46) - RE 4 Remake, "Invited Guest" (01:12:26) - RE 4 Remake, "Baile De La Muerte (Ramon Salazar)" (01:16:21) - (Talky Bits) (01:23:01) - RE 1, "Still Dawn"

In today's episode Joshua brings us Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Released in 2019, this metroidvania is a love letter to the genre from one of it's most prominent directors Koji Igarashi after leading a wildly successful Kickstarter for the project. Bringing in a team of composers, join us as we explore this gothic adventure and it's many locales for spooky season!Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Theme of Bloodstained (02:59) - (Talky Bits) (10:54) - Luxurious Overture (15:17) - Gears of Fortune (18:08) - (Talky Bits) (28:09) - Terminus (30:39) - Goliath (33:19) - Cursed Orphan (34:26) - (Talky Bits) (38:45) - Bibliotheca Ex Machina (44:53) - (Talky Bits) (50:26) - Theme of Dominique (55:02) - (Talky Bits) (59:49) - Theme of Gebel

In today's episode Chris, Laura and Joshua celebrate the anniversary of Sony's PlayStation 2! With the PS2 turning 25 years in October for the US, the BBB team goes back to remember some of our favorite games from the system's strangest and most iconic releases. Misty castles, flying cars, mad genies, smooch simulators, anthropomorphic ducks armies, and murderous machine women. There's something for everyone here! Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Ico, "Castle in the Mist" (03:05) - (Talky Bits) (24:08) - Shadow Hearts Covenant, "Icaro Again ~ Advertise II" (26:26) - (Talky Bits) (34:44) - Dark Cloud, "Main Theme" (37:03) - (Talky Bits) (46:06) - Wipeout Fusion, "Switchback" (49:45) - (Talky Bits) (58:57) - Chulip, "Happy Shabby Life ~Daytime Stroll in Bonnoudera~" (01:01:29) - (Talky Bits) (01:06:38) - Suikoden 3, "Opening" (01:09:42) - (Talky Bits) (01:21:54) - Dynasty Warriors 3, "Arena Ver.2" (01:24:29) - Dynasty Warriors 3, "Victory Jubilee Ver.2" (01:24:35) - (Talky Bits) (01:35:20) - Haunting Ground, "Something Lacking" (01:36:23) - Haunting Ground, "Last Daniella" (01:36:23) - (Talky Bits) (01:48:24) - Arcana Heart, "Intro Opening"

Today's episode is focused on Hironobu Sakaguchi's Lost Odyssey. Originally released on the Xbox 360 in 2008 to help draw in Japanese audiences, this Final Fantasy inspired JRPG was one of the handful of releases from Mistwalker. The soundtrack was composed by long-time collaborator Nobuo Uematsu, but free from brand expectation allowed wild experimentation from their normal output.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Prologue (02:11) - (Talky Bits) (15:43) - Fire Above the Battle (17:35) - Battle Conditions (19:35) - (Talky Bits) (25:30) - Neverending Journey (28:15) - Immortal Life (28:58) - (Talky Bits) (36:22) - House of the Witch (38:43) - (Talky Bits) (49:00) - Ruins of the East (51:19) - A Mighty Enemy Appears! (54:12) - (Talky Bits) (58:26) - Demon's Invasion (01:00:43) - Battle with the Demons (01:03:07) - (Talky Bits) (01:08:02) - Roar of the Departed Souls (01:12:51) - (Talky Bits) (01:19:14) - Parting Forever

With this release we're celebrating our 1 year anniversary of Beeps Bops & Beats! Joshua leads us as we go back to where it all started a year ago with Big Themes from video games... Ranging from 3D fighters, to brawlers, throwback platformers... Iconic RPGs, quirky cyberpunk indie hits, and deeply militaristic post-apocalyptic wastelands... We run the gamut with some of the biggest music in gaming and stories of why each of these hold space in our brains after years or decades after we first heard them. Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - (Talky Bits) (08:58) - Soul Edge, "The Edge of Soul" (13:12) - (Talky Bits) (20:07) - Super Smash Bros Brawl, "Main Theme" (22:45) - (Talky Bits) (30:47) - VVVVVV, "Pushing Onwards" (34:25) - (Talky Bits) (39:09) - Mass Effect, "Main Theme" (41:27) - (Talky Bits) (49:03) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, "Queen's Blood" (52:47) - (Talky Bits) (01:01:43) - VA-11 Hall-A, "Every Day is Night" (01:05:23) - (Talky Bits) (01:18:53) - Dragon Quest, "Overture" (01:20:08) - Dragon Quest XI - Echoes of an Elusive Age, "Overture" (01:22:05) - (Talky Bits) (01:32:03) - Fallout 3, "Main Title" (01:34:03) - (Talky Bits) (01:49:38) - Goldeneye 007, "James Bond Theme"

In today's episode Joshua brings in a slew of tracks from the iconic Monster Hunter Series. Spanning back from the PlayStation 2 in 2004 up through it's most recent release of Monster Hunter Wilds to most modern platforms in 2025, this series has been developed and published by Capcom on every generation of consoles and handhelds in between. The music goes big to match the dragons and various monsters you'll be hunting with a full orchestra to really hit home the epic nature of the hunt, lead by multiple composers throughout the years.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Proof of a Hero (Main Theme) (04:11) - (Talky Bits) (17:58) - Roar (Forest and Hills - Rathalos Theme.) (19:43) - Glavenus Battle Theme (23:40) - (Talky Bits) (30:47) - Pokke Village Theme (33:03) - Astera Day Theme (35:23) - (Talky Bits) (40:49) - Gore Magala Battle Theme (44:52) - Shagaru Magala Battle Theme (48:49) - (Talky Bits) (57:55) - Caedeus Theme Medley

In today's episode Laura serves up some Louisiana charm with South of Midnight, a 2025 action adventure game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. With the collection of southern folk lore at the heart of this game, the soundtrack was composed by Olivier Derivière as he channels the music of the bayou through a range of orchestra and southern instrumentation for a truly unique sound all of it's own. Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - The Storm (03:30) - (Talky Bits) (12:02) - The Floods (14:24) - (Talky Bits) (23:38) - Mysterious Swamps (25:06) - (Talky Bits) (28:17) - The Witch's Nose (31:30) - (Talky Bits) (36:36) - Huggin' molly (40:09) - (Talky Bits) (45:17) - The Tale of Rougarou (49:24) - (Talky Bits) (55:15) - Two-Toed Tom (58:53) - (Talky Bits) (01:13:04) - The Run from Kooshma

Come on in and celebrate with today's episode where Chris brings in Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game for it's 15th Anniversary. Originally released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2010 alongside the movie, this side scrolling beat 'em up was a beloved throwback to yesteryear that paid more respect to the comic books with heavy fan service for gamers with neat nods to classic franchises and tight gameplay. The soundtrack was provided by chiptune rock band Anamanaguchi in a way no one else could have.Join the BBB Discord @https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Follow us on TikTok @beepsbopsandbeatsOr on BlueSky @BeepsBopsAndBeatsClick here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Another Winter (02:32) - (Talky Bits) (07:31) - Bollywood (09:37) - Just Like in the Movies (11:46) - (Talky Bits) (16:21) - Vegetable Rock (18:14) - Rox 300 (19:49) - (Talky Bits) (26:10) - Sushi Box (28:06) - Suburban Tram (29:42) - Shine Bros (31:22) - (Talky Bits) (38:13) - Cheap Shop (39:50) - The Dark One (41:48) - Subboss Theme (43:29) - (Talky Bits) (48:36) - Gideon Wrath Part I (50:26) - Gideon Wrath Part II (52:12) - (Talky Bits) (57:53) - Scott Pilgrim Anthem

In today's episode Joshua brings us Chrono Trigger in anticipation of it's 30th Anniversary this month. Originally released on the SNES in 1995, this Square Soft developed game solidified its place in the pantheon of greatest games of all time with it's strong characters and time traveling narrative backed by Yasunori Mitsuda's legendary soundtrack. Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Chrono Trigger (01:59) - (Talky Bits) (09:46) - Peaceful Days (12:35) - Gato's Song (13:18) - Wind Scene (16:33) - (Talky Bits) (25:59) - Lavos' Theme (31:05) - (Talky Bits) (40:16) - Rhythm of Wind, Sky, and Earth (42:07) - Bike Chase (43:40) - Robo's Theme (45:11) - Frog's Theme (46:54) - (Talky Bits) (01:00:40) - Battle with Magus (01:03:25) - Corridors of Time (01:06:21) - (Talky Bits) (01:13:48) - Last Battle (01:17:54) - (Talky Bits) (01:26:15) - To Far Away Times

In today's episode Chris brings us Persona 4 Golden, a 2012 JRPG developed and published by Atlus for the PlayStation Vita, as a much enhanced version of the 2008 PlayStation 2 release. The series is known for it's lighthearted slice of life gameplay as a Japanese high schooler, smashed against deep existentialism as you use captured monsters to battle your inner demons and face your true self... While making time to go hang out with your friends at the mall or eating at FauxDonalds. Music is composed by Shoji Meguro.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Pursuing My True Self (01:23) - (Talky Bits) (09:51) - New Days (12:09) - Signs of Love (15:04) - (Talky Bits) (21:16) - Like a Dream Come True (23:53) - Smile (27:08) - (Talky Bits) (32:57) - Backside of the TV (35:44) - (Talky Bits) (40:32) - Theater (42:25) - Heaven (45:17) - (Talky Bits) (49:31) - Time to Make History (51:59) - (Talky Bits) (58:51) - I'll Face Myself -Battle- (01:01:51) - I'll Face Myself (01:04:24) - (Talky Bits) (01:12:27) - Heartbeat, Heartbreak

In today's episode Laura, Chris, and Joshua celebrate the anniversary of Nintendo's debut system! With the NES turning 42 years old and 40 in the US, we wanted to back and dig up some childhood favorites and jam out to chiptuney goodness. We travel to the moon, become a dinosaur, and dream a little dream while swinging around by our mechanical arm and punching things REALLY hard, to wake up and wonder if just maybe it was all real... And maybe it's time we go again?Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - (Talky Bits) (04:59) - Trog, "Title Screen - Stage 1" (06:41) - Trog, "Bonus Wave" (08:08) - (Talky Bits) (15:17) - Batman, "Streets of Desolation" (17:37) - Batman, "Boss" (19:00) - (Talky Bits) (28:13) - Bionic Commando, "Area 1" (30:24) - Bionic Commando, "Area 9" (31:54) - (Talky Bits) (38:18) - Monster Party, "Round 1-A" (39:05) - Monster Party, "Round 1-B" (39:58) - (Talky Bits) (48:13) - Ducktales, "Amazon Stage" (49:37) - Ducktales, "Moon Stage" (51:03) - (Talky Bits) (01:04:58) - Battletoads, "Title Theme" (01:06:16) - Battletoads, "Ragnarok Canyon" (01:08:31) - (Talky Bits) (01:18:07) - Maniac Mansion, "Opening Theme" (01:19:05) - Maniac Mansion, "Dave's Theme" (01:21:55) - (Talky Bits) (01:32:06) - Final Fantasy 3, "Let Me Know the Truth" (01:33:02) - Final Fantasy 3, "This is the Last Battle" (01:35:18) - (Talky Bits) (01:47:31) - Little Nemo The Dream Master, "Mushroom Forest" (01:49:05) - Little Nemo The Dream Master, "Flower Garden"

In today's episode Laura takes us on a genre hopping journey as she showcases some hidden gems from Xbox Game Pass. With a massive library of games to choose from Laura has picked nine games that have been available on Game Pass this past year that just maybe you've overlooked. So come on in and join us as we go from 80's run-and-guns to relaxing cooking sims and every game and musical genre in between!Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Planet of Lana, "Desert Chase" (03:51) - (Talky Bits) (13:40) - Death's Door, "Beginner's Battle" (15:45) - (Talky Bits) (21:00) - Flock, "Flock" (22:02) - Flock, "Upland Thermals" (23:07) - (Talky Bits) (29:22) - Neon Abyss, "The Ballad of Jimmy" (30:12) - (Talky Bits) (37:01) - The Gunk, "Seeds (I)" (38:05) - The Gunk, "Gunk (I)" (39:06) - (Talky Bits) (48:07) - Mullet Madjack, "Jack the Mullet Mad" (50:41) - (Talky Bits) (01:01:07) - Chants of Sennaar, "Out of the Cavern and Into the Light" (01:03:39) - Chants of Sennaar, "Forgotten Bonds" (01:06:14) - (Talky Bits) (01:13:01) - Have a Nice Death, "Toxic Food Processing" (01:17:10) - Have a Nice Death, "Muzak, Sweet Muzak" (01:18:40) - Have a Nice Death, "Polluted Thanager!" (01:20:26) - (Talky Bits) (01:31:56) - Magical Delicacy, "Crossroads"

In today's episode Chris, Joshua, and Laura were tasked to bring in old songs, but remixed, rearranged, or just snazzed up into a new treat for our ears. Come on in and join us on rediscovering classic gaming songs that we all know and love... Through a new lense of piano, orchestra, fun house mirror worlds, electronica, or even just reinterpreted by the original developers years later. Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - 'Tetris Theme' - London Philharmonic Orchestra (03:20) - (Talky Bits) (14:20) - 'Uncharted Depths' from Mass Effect - Hy Bound (18:06) - (Talky Bits) (24:26) - 'Wep'keer' - Okami Piano Arrangements (28:38) - (Talky Bits) (35:05) - 'Suteki da Ne' from X - Wizard of Loneliness (37:42) - (Talky Bits) (44:19) - 'Main Theme of FFVII: Battle Edit' - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (47:52) - (Talky Bits) (52:15) - 'Stone Tower' from Children of Termina - Rozen (57:46) - (Talky Bits) (01:03:15) - 'Hopes and Dreams' from Undertale - Anamanaguchi (01:06:13) - (Talky Bits) (01:11:01) - 'Donkey Kong Theme' from Donkey Kong Country - David Wise (01:12:19) - (Talky Bits) (01:18:32) - 'The Wind Waker Title Theme' from Mario & Big Band Live - Yoshihiro Arita

[Potential NSFW warning, this wasn't meant to air so we're a bit more loose than usual with the language.]In this special release straight from our Kingdom Hearts, come behind the scenes of BBB for a discussion on the totally normal relationships of Kingdom Hearts characters. We hope you enjoy as we look over an infograph and go down the Sora / Xehanort Trees to discover if Joshua should go back in and give the series another try or not.Link to image to follow along!

In today's episode Chris brings us Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, a 2013 action JRPG developed and published by Square Enix on the Nintendo DS. It's a game who's series reputation for being as convoluted as it's naming structure, we focus on the most black sheep of all the games and it's oft-overlooked amazing soundtrack. Music is composed by the legendary Yoko Shimomura.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Lazy Afternoons (03:12) - (Talky Bits) (08:32) - Fight and Away (10:50) - Sacred Moon (13:57) - (Talky Bits) (21:58) - Mystic Moon (25:36) - Spooks of Halloween Town (27:50) - (Talky Bits) (34:43) - Secret of Neverland (36:37) - Crossing to Neverland (38:50) - (Talky Bits) (47:16) - Vector to the Heavens (51:06) - Critical Drive (53:57) - (Talky Bits) (01:02:25) - Another Side(-Battle Ver.-)

In today's episode Laura brings us stirring music from the cult classic The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, a 2000 adventure game developed and published by Nintendo. As a follow up to the wildly successful series entry Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask took players deeper into a world on the brink of destruction with arguably the most emotionally mature release in the series even to this day. Originally released on Nintendo 64, it's was later remastered for the 3DS as Majora's Mask 3D. Music compositions by the venerable Kojo Kondo.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Title Theme (02:10) - (Talky Bits) (08:29) - Clock Town (Medley) (13:15) - (Talky Bits) (16:08) - Deku Palace (18:32) - (Talky Bits) (23:00) - Mountain Village (24:41) - (Talky Bits) (31:14) - The Indigo-Go's (31:50) - Ballad of the Wind Fish (32:06) - (Talky Bits) (35:24) - Ikana Castle (37:16) - (Talky Bits) (40:27) - Stone Tower Temple (42:26) - Stone Tower Temple Inverted (44:23) - (Talky Bits) (53:04) - Last End (Final Hours) (55:14) - Majora's Mask Battle (57:04) - Majora's Incarnate Battle (58:48) - (Talky Bits) (01:05:19) - The End, Credits

In today's episode Joshua brings us Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, a 2025 action role-playing platform game developed by Adglobe and Live Wire, published by Binary Haze Interactive, and composed and performed by Mili, the Japanese indie group that also composed for the previous release Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - L (01:28) - (Talky Bits) (12:38) - Memories (13:44) - Awakening (15:12) - A Boy (17:00) - (Talky Bits) (22:56) - Oblivion (26:31) - (Talky Bits) (32:32) - Symbiosis (feat. Cassie Wei) (35:09) - Dignity (feat. Cassie Wei) (37:26) - Gewalt (feat. Toshiki Soejima) (40:53) - (Talky Bits) (48:51) - Each Person's Dream (50:58) - Humanity (54:41) - (Talky Bits) (59:43) - Hearts Stay Unchanged

In today's episode Chris brings us the celebrated remake of an iconic JRPG, Final Fantasy VII Remake. Released in 2020, developed and published by Square Enix, this turn based/action RPG is a reimagining of the 1997 classic that brought JRPGs to the West in a big way on the original PlayStation. While Final Fantasy VII on it's own would make for a great episode, we wanted to focus on it's new music, deeply embellished arrangements from the past, or wildly reinterpreted and mixed tracks supported by modern instrumentation throughout. Most of the music was originally composed for Final Fantasy VII by Nobuo Uematsu primarily, with new arrangements and compositions by Shotaro Shima, Yasunori Nishiki, Masashi Hamauzu, and Naoyuki Honzawa selected for today's episode.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Bombing Mission (03:20) - (Talky Bits) (09:12) - Shining Beacon of Civilization (11:12) - Hollow Skies (13:58) - (Talky Bits) (21:29) - Scrap Boulevard Cleanup Crew (24:50) - Let the Battles Begin! - A Merc's Job (27:37) - (Talky Bits) (31:34) - Ignition Flame (34:29) - (Talky Bits) (39:29) - Jessie's Theme (41:57) - Tifa's Theme - Seventh Heaven (45:51) - (Talky Bits) (48:22) - Those Chosen by the Planet (51:02) - Whispers' Theme (53:46) - (Talky Bits) (58:06) - Seven Seconds till the End (01:00:27) - (Talky Bits) (01:05:03) - Aerith and Marlene - A Familiar Flower

In today's episode Joshua brings us a peculiar game from the Super Famicom with Ihatovo Monogatari (roughly translated "Ihatovo Stories"), a 1993 adventure developed and published by Hect and unreleased outside of Japan. In modern times a fansub has been released making it playable in the West, but those fortunate enough to have encountered it as an import rental in the 90s would have quite a tale of their own to share... With music is composed by Tsukasa Tawada, you're likely in for a real treat if you're a fan of SNES era game music with this lost gem.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Title (01:43) - (Talky Bits) (10:24) - Ihatovo City (13:43) - (Talky Bits) (23:08) - Cave (25:18) - Kenjuu's Village (Sad) (27:40) - Kenjuu's Village (Happy) (29:55) - (Talky Bits) (41:11) - Volcano Center (45:00) - Music Festival (47:58) - Gosh Solo (49:11) - (Talky Bits) (01:02:47) - Galaxy Express

In today's episode Joshua, Chris, and Laura bring us tracks that get us jazzed up and ready to go and punch cars while snowboarding down city streets. Classic bangers, new hotness, chiptune rock, and some unsuspectingly hype songs make a great mix to help you power through the day. There's plenty here for everyone and hopefully it's something new for your ears this week.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Bloody Tears (02:04) - (Talky Bits) (09:04) - Chrono Cross - Scars of Time (11:29) - (Talky Bits) (18:59) - Sonic Adventure 2 - Escape from the City (21:18) - (Talky Bits) (29:41) - Street Fighter II - Guile's Theme (30:01) - (Talky Bits) (30:29) - Street Fighter V - Air Force Base (Stage Theme) (33:26) - (Talky Bits) (38:53) - Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game - Rock Club (41:26) - (Talky Bits) (48:19) - Chicory: A Colorful Tale - Do the Impossible (53:58) - (Talky Bits) (01:00:26) - Mega Man 2 - Wily Fortress 1 (01:03:20) - (Talky Bits) (01:11:04) - Gravity Rush - Pleasure Quarter (01:14:18) - (Talky Bits) (01:21:16) - Doom (2016) - At Doom's Gate

In today's episode Laura rolls in with the cult classic Katamari Damacy, a 2004 action-puzzle game developed and published by Namco. Originally released on PlayStation 2, its had a myriad of sequels and rereleases over the years for PSP, Xbox 360, iOS, Vita, PS3, PS4, Switch, Xbox, and even Google Stadia. Music compositions by Yuu Miyake, Asuka Sakai, Akitaka Tohyama, Hideki Tobeta, Yoshihito Yano, and Yuri Misumi. Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Overture (00:49) - (Talky Bits) (09:53) - Lonely Rolling Star (15:37) - (Talky Bits) (22:18) - Que Sera Sera (27:46) - (Talky Bits) (32:02) - Moon & Prince (37:24) - (Talky Bits) (43:26) - Roll Me In (49:15) - (Talky Bits) (56:05) - Walking on a Star!

In today's episode the group celebrates the music from the award winning 2003 MMO of the Year, Toontown Online. Developed by Disney's Virtual Reality Studio and Schell Games, composed by Jamie Christopherson, this iconic video game soundtrack filled the robust family friendly world of cream pie-throwing hijinks. Come in and reminisce with us as we remember this online gem from 2003 on PC and all the sleepness nights it brought us and the conventions it called us together at.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Introduction - The Toontown Theme (00:52) - (Talky Bits) (05:13) - Cog HQ - Cog Battle (05:46) - Cog Building - Final Floor (Boss Battle) (06:24) - Cog HQ - Boss Battle Victory (07:10) - (Talky Bits) (12:39) - April Fools

In today's episode Joshua brings us music from the much beloved farming simulator game Stardew Valley. Developed and composed by ConcernedApe, this 2016 cozy game is a love letter to a bygone era of SNES' Harvest Moon and was released initially on PC, eventually finding its way all modern platforms. Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for the complete soundtrack on ConcernedApe's Bandcamp, available for free to stream or download. ------------(00:01) - Stardew Valley Overture (02:26) - (Talky Bits) (11:42) - Spring (It's a Big World Outside) (15:38) - Pelican Town (17:58) - Flower Dance (18:28) - (Talky Bits) (25:11) - Summer (Tropicala) (28:33) - Sam's Band (Heavy Version) (29:34) - Fall (Ghost Synth) (32:13) - (Talky Bits) (43:40) - Pleasant Memory (Penny's Theme) (44:40) - Mines (A Flicker in the Deep) (46:05) - In the Deep Woods (48:11) - Winter (The Wind Can Be Still) (51:02) - (Talky Bits) (01:00:42) - Load Game

In today's episode Chris takes us on a journey through a slice of history for the Shmups genre of video games. A wide range of games and composers in this one as we listen to shoot 'em up spaceship games (ala Galaga) across four decades of arcades, PC, and console releases. Strap in and get ready to blast off (and trance a bit) as these songs find a new home in your heart and in your brain.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Macross 2036 - Title Screen (01:41) - (Talky Bits) (10:45) - Truxton - Brave Man (Take Off) (11:02) - Truxton - Far Away (Stage 1) (13:15) - Truxton - Crisis (Boss Theme) (14:41) - Truxton - Down Fall (Ending Theme) (15:34) - (Talky Bits) (24:18) - Gradius III - Sand Storm (26:11) - Gradius III - Fire Scramble (27:52) - Gradius III - Game Over (28:03) - (Talky Bits) (38:35) - Radiant Silvergun - Quickening (39:16) - Radiant Silvergun - Debris (42:28) - (Talky Bits) (48:41) - Steam Hearts - Fly High (51:19) - Steam Hearts - Ancient Westina (54:49) - Steam Hearts - Crisis (56:39) - (Talky Bits) (01:04:02) - Ikaruga - Metempsychosis (Final Chapter) (01:08:57) - (Talky Bits) (01:18:51) - R-Type Final 2 - Taking Off Again (01:20:01) - R-Type Final 2 - Where Pilots Meet (01:23:46) - (Talky Bits) (01:35:23) - DariusBurst - Hinder Four

In today's episode Chris, Laura, and Joshua bring us vocal track selections across nine different games. Going from Big Band Jazz to Jpop, Jrock to Classic Rock... Heck, let's even throw in ballad and grunge tracks while we're at it. There's plenty here for everyone and hopefully it's something new for your ears this week. Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Super Mario Odyssey - Jump Up, Super Star! (04:09) - (Talky Bits) (14:26) - Transistor - We All Become (16:56) - (Talky Bits) (23:13) - Rayman Legends - Castle Rock (25:06) - (Talky Bits) (31:52) - Final Fantasy X-2 - 1000 Words (37:49) - (Talky Bits) (46:45) - Give Me! - Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE (49:55) - (Talky Bits) (55:14) - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge - Mutants Over Broadway! (57:34) - (Talky Bits) (01:04:16) - Okami - Reset (01:08:26) - (Talky Bits) (01:14:47) - Silent Hill 3 - You're Not Here (01:18:33) - (Talky Bits) (01:27:55) - Persona 3 - Mass Destruction

In today's episode Laura brings us the critically acclaimed classic Okami, a 2006 action adventure developed by Clover Studios and published by Capcom. Originally released on PlayStation 2, subsequently released on Wii, PlayStation 3 and 4, Xbox One, Switch, and Windows. Music compositions by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, and Akari Kaida.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - E3 2005 Promotion (03:06) - (Talky Bits) (13:30) - Issun's Theme (14:39) - Susano Skips Training (16:20) - Tama's Theme (17:42) - Theme of Rao (19:42) - (Talky Bits) (26:04) - Fighting Waka (27:24) - Spider Queen Appears (29:27) - (Talky Bits) (37:46) - Kushi's Ride (40:05) - Moon Cave (42:20) - Kamiki Festival (43:49) - (Talky Bits) (50:43) - Ryoshima Coast (56:39) - (Talky Bits) (01:04:12) - Orca's Theme (01:06:56) - Theme of the Celestials (01:09:43) - (Talky Bits) (01:19:21) - Reset (Thank You Version)

In today's episode Joshua brings us the esteemed classic Super Castlevania IV, a 1991 side-scrolling action-platformer developed and published by Konami released during the Super Nintendo launch window. The music is composed by Masanori Adachi and Taro Kudo.Join the BBB Discord @ https://discord.gg/FEAYdbePt8Click here for a YT Playlist of today's featured tracks. ------------(00:01) - Prologue (02:10) - (Chatty Bits) (11:33) - Theme of Simon Belmont (1-2) (15:10) - The Cave (3-1) (17:04) - The Submerged City (3-3) (21:33) - (Chatty Bits) (31:28) - Clockwork Mansion (4-1) (33:27) - Clockwork Mansion (4-2) (35:03) - (Chatty Bits) (43:03) - The Chandeliers (6-2) (45:52) - The Library (7-1) (47:33) - Boss 1 (48:47) - (Chatty Bits) (57:54) - Vampire Killer (59:02) - Beginning (01:00:59) - Bloody Tears (01:03:05) - (Chatty Bits) (01:09:56) - Dracula Battle - Dracula's Death