Episode #412 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of February 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 84!

Just because it's the shortest month of the year doesn't mean Radio Hour is any less packed with what you'd expect. We're going all over the place with this episode, from early PC-98 and Amiga releases, to a modern reimagining of a JRPG classic, a fan-made ROM hack being worked on by a listener of the show, and a beautiful mini-spotlight on the stellar soundtrack to the recently released Cairn!

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. BGM 1 from 7 Colors [Hayato Matsuo & Hitoshi Sakimoto, 1992]
2. Tula Dance from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined [Koichi Sugiyama, 2026]
3. Takechiyo from Nioh 3 [Akihiro Manabe, 2026]
4. Sea from Starsand Island [Unknown, 2026]
5. Bee My Honey -Honey B. Lovely Theme- from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail [Masayoshi Soken feat. Paula Kaye Gerhold, 2024]
6. Never to Return from Pyre [Darren Korb feat. Ashley Barrett, 2017]
7. Together Forever -Main Theme- from Embers of Mana [OK Impala!, Unreleased]
8. Only the Mountain from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger, 2026]
9. Part of a Whole from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger feat. Gildaa, 2026]
10. Stars from Cairn [Martin Stig Andersen feat. Gildaa, 2026]
11. Song to Listen To While Being Chased by an Injured Man Wearing a Tree Costume in a Sewer from What Lies in the Multiverse [Ronny Antares, 2022]
12. Pingolf -Gameplay- from UFO 50 [Eirik Suhrke, 2024]
13. The Way Forward from Brian the Lion [Mike Clarke & Richard Ede, 1994]
14. Liar from ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN [Luby Sparks, 2026]

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BGMania B-Sides #42 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth drops into Risk of Rain 2, the relentless roguelike shooter that turns isolation and chaos into an ever-escalating fight for survival. What starts as a quiet landing on an alien world quickly spirals into overwhelming waves of enemies, towering bosses, and that constant ticking pressure to move faster before the difficulty swallows you whole.

The soundtrack matches that intensity beat for beat, fusing atmospheric ambience with driving percussion, soaring guitar lines, and synth textures that feel both futuristic and strangely human. Tracks build gradually, layering rhythm and melody until they erupt into cathartic climaxes that mirror the game’s frantic momentum. It’s music that thrives on tension and release, perfectly capturing the lonely vastness of an alien planet while pushing you forward into the storm.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Risk of Rain 2 from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
2. Thermodynamic Equilibrium from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
3. Terra Pluviam from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
4. A Glacier Eventually Farts (And Don't You Listen to the Song of Life) from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou feat. Werner Herzog, 2020]
5. The Dehydration of Risk of Rain 2 from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
6. The Rain Formerly Known as Purple from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
7. The Raindrop that Fell to the Sky from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
8. You're Gonna Need a Bigger Ukulele from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
9. Petrichor V from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou feat. Costis & Stan, 2020]
10. Lacrimosum from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]

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Episode #411 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to relive the magic that was brick-and-mortar rental stores.

The guys brought tracks from games that they have specific rental stories to tell, spread across the years of walking down those aisles, scanning shelves and box arts, and trying to figure out what the hell they wanted to play that weekend. Join us for some heartfelt stories, laughs, and the beauty of just being a kid during the late 80's and all throughout the 90's!

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Waiters & Cracker Eating from The Three Stooges [Gavan Anderson, 1989]
2. Downtown Street & Credits from Rockin' Kats [Tsukasa Masuko, 1991]
3. Green Planet from Bucky O'Hare [Tomoko Sumiyama, 1992]
4. Battle on a Mountain Peak from The King of Dragons [Yoko Shimomura, 1994]
5. Event Music 1 from American Gladiators [Barry Leitch, 1993]
6. Theme of Alexander the Grater from Saturday Night Slam Masters [Setsuo Yamamoto, 1993]
7. Melrode from Quest 64 [Masamichi Amano, 1998]
8. Title Screen from Uniracers [Colin Anderson, 1994]
9. Green Garden Theme from Bomberman 64 [Akifumi Tada, 1997]
10. Wild Canyon -Kick The Rock!- from Sonic Adventure 2 [Tomoya Ohtani feat. Hunnid-P, 2001]
11. Nile Adventure from Hydro Thunder [Orpheus Hanley, 1999]
12. Atradaitoshi from XG3: Extreme-G Racing [Stuart Duffield & Robin Stout, 2001]
13. BT-7274 from Titanfall 2 [Stephen Barton, 2016]
14. Rally the Spirit from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance [Saki Haruyama & Yuka Tsujiyoko, 2005]

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Bonus Episode #63 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth vibe with the incredible soundtrack to the recently released Lumines Arise. Huge thank you to Enhance Games and Hydelic for sponsoring this episode and making it possible.

Lumines Arise is a visually stunning puzzle game in the vein of Tetris Effect with top-notch presentation, visuals, and, of course, music. The guys discuss their time spent with the game over the last few weeks and break down the soundtrack with an in-depth discussion.

Do you want a digital copy of the soundtrack to Lumines Arise and Tetris Effect? The first two listeners to leave a new rating and review on Apple Podcasts and then reach out to us letting us know you did, will receive a copy of both courtesy of Enhance Games and Hydelic!

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Arise from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Krysta Youngs, 2025]
2. Sky Falls Down from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Luma, 2025]
3. Reboot from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025]
4. Snow Murmur from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025]
5. Table Conductor from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025]
6. Two Lost Stars from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Luma, 2025]
7. 1999 from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025]
8. Run It Up from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Jamell Patten & Krysta Youngs, 2025]
9. Not Alone from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Sean Christopher, 2025]
10. Bloom Pulse from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025]
11. Bass Cycles from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025]
12. Remembrance from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025]
13. Love from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025]
14. Only Human from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Krysta Youngs, 2025]

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Episode #410 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are back with BGMania After Dark 2 just in time for Valentine's Day. Only this year, the guys are diving into the world of dirty and suggestive track titles.

Whether intentional or accidental, these track titles are unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. Fair warning, listener discretion is advised for this episode. Grab your headphones, maybe close the door or roll up your windows, and prepare for some eyebrow-raising tracks and commentary like only we can provide in an After Dark episode!

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Dildo Experiment from Kikaijikake no Eve ~Dea Ex Machina~ [Hideki Yamamoto, 2006]
2. Deep Inside Me from Anata o Yurusanai [Keith Freeman, 2007]
3. FUCK ME from Hakidame -TRASH- [Kazuya Takase feat. MIHI, 1999]
4. Throbbing Heartbeat from Ys X: Nordics [Mitsuo Singa, 2023]
5. Slide Down the Shaft from Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe [Sam Beddoes, 2020]
6. Foreplay Without Climax from Gigandes [Akira Inoue & Takaro Nozaki, 1990]
7. Fapping from Fap Nights At Frenni's [Unknown, 2022]
8. Morning Wood -The Lumberjack Song- from Freaky Flyers [David Norris, 2003]
9. Giant Yōma, Dripping Wet from Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson [Mutsumi Ishimura, 2014]
10. Don't Stop from Space Bob vs. The Replicons [Antii Luode, 2018]
11. Orgasmic Battlecries from Metal Dragon [Oscar Kenneth Albero, John Hassink & Robert Vroemisse, 2022]
12. Ilessas Tantric Seduction from Romancelvania [Jim Bonney, 2023]
13. Pearl Necklace from Perfect Dark Zero [MorissonPoe, 2005]
14. Happy Ending from Five Hearts Under One Roof [Lee Hoon Min & jiho feat. Park Min Jung, 2024]

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BGMania B-Sides #41 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth steps into Escape from Ever After, a recently released indie title that twists classic fairy tale imagery into something far more eerie, introspective, and emotionally charged. What begins as a familiar storybook setup slowly unravels into a dreamlike escape, where whimsy and unease exist side by side and nothing quite feels as safe or predictable as it should.

The soundtrack mirrors that tonal shift beautifully, blending delicate melodies, melancholic textures, and subtly unsettling atmospheres that feel hand-stitched to the game’s world. Soft instrumentation gives way to darker harmonic turns, creating music that feels reflective, fragile, and quietly tense without ever becoming overwhelming. It’s a score that invites you to linger, to feel the weight behind the fantasy, and to sit with the uneasy question of what “happily ever after” really means once the curtain is pulled back.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Another Day Another Dollar from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
2. The Dungeons from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
3. Battle Theme: Folk Mix -Chapter 1- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
4. The Streets of Innsbeak from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
5. Duxter: The Billed Butcher of Innsbeak -Boss Fight- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
6. Cthulhu Rises -Boss Fight- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
7. Island Groove from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
8. Glacius IX: The Ice Planet from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
9. Elegy for a Forgotten Story from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]
10. The Page Ripper -Final Boss- from Escape from Ever After [Daniel Whitworth, 2026]

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Episode #409 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth hit the slopes for a Winter Olympics themed episode.

From the SEGA Genesis to modern extreme sports titles, we're covering everything from speed skating and figure skating to biathlon, cross-country skiing, and mountain descents. Grab your skis, strap on your snowboard, and get ready to chase that gold medal.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Short Track from Winter Olympic Games [John Hancock, 1993]
2. BGM 04 from Millennium Winter Sports [Norihiko Togashi, 2000]
3. Track 22 from Winter Stars [Frank Herrlinger & Iris Wallner, 2011]
4. Track 34 from KuruKuru Princess: Tokimeki Figure Mezase! Vancouver [Yumi Satake, Shinsuke Kudou & Shin Nakajima, 2009]
5. Hall of Fame from Advanced Ski Simulator [Steve Barrett, 1989]
6. In-Game 2 Normal from RTL Biathlon 2009 [Frank Herrlinger, Dietmar Heß & Gösta Bergfeld, 2008]
7. Silver Mountain from Snowboard Kids [Isao Kasai & Tomohiko Sato, 1997]
8. Main Menu from Vancouver 2010 [Steve Duckworth, Jeremy Corbett, Duncan Bradshaw, Guy Cockcroft, Jim Croft, Kevin Stainwright, Lee Campbell, Mark Topley, Sarah Scott & Xan Williams, 2010]
9. Trust Your Heart -Cross-Country Skiing Theme- from Winter Heat [Hiroaki Yoshida, 1998]
10. Matterhorn Descent from Steep [Zikali, 2016]
11. Ice Hockey from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Teruhiko Nakagawa, 2009]
12. Mode from Nagano Winter Olympics '98 [Soshiro Hokkai, Akira Yamaoka & Keiko Fukami, 1997]
13. Snow Jewelry from Konayuki Fururi ~Yuzuhara Curling Club~ [Tomoyuki Hamada feat. Kaname Yuzuki, 2008]
14. Medals from Winter Gold [Jeroen Tel, 1996]

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Bonus Episode #62 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan explores The Vessel, a massive derelict spaceship where nature and technology collide in MIO: Memories in Orbit, the atmospheric Metroidvania from French indie studio Douze Dixièmes. As the nimble android MIO, players traverse overgrown corridors and industrial ruins to restore the ship's lost memories before total shutdown.

This Musical Review dives into the game's remarkable 75-track soundtrack composed by Nicolas Gueguen. We explore how its ambient textures, layered synths, and live choir vocals create a haunting atmosphere that guides emotion and discovery throughout the journey. Bryan also discusses the fluid traversal mechanics, environmental storytelling, and memorable boss encounters that make MIO a standout example of how sound design can elevate exploration into something deeply personal and meaningful.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Mio's Theme from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
2. The Spine from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
3. Acat from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
4. Haven from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
5. Crow from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
6. Poltergates from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
7. Finding Samsk from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
8. The Chase from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
9. Vlad from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
10. The Core from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
11. Sol & Vin from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
12. The Keeper from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
13. Spine Keeper from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]
14. Pearl: The Heart from MIO: Memories in Orbit [Nicolas Gueguen, 2026]

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