When someone mentions bats, it goes one of two ways: they are feared and looked at with disgust, or they are admired and thought to be cute. Most people see bats as as nuisance, believed to be blood hungry and spread diseases. Some even think that they morph into vampires. However, those that know appreciate these creatures of the night for their contribution.

Today on April 17th, we are celebrating International Bat Appreciation Day, a day to appreciate bats and see that they help humans. Bats navigate their environment by echolocation, listening to the echoes of their sounds. As insectivores, they consume lots and lots of insects, including those that carry diseases. Bats are help pollinate plants, similar to butterflies and bees. There are some states that have a state bat, recognizing their existence and contribution.

For this week’s episode, we’re playing tracks from video games that have bats: a batty circus star rescuing his girlfriend, an mysterious person who can morph into a bat during a fight, and a reporter for a planet in danger from a robotic army. There’s also covers and remixes to follow these tracks.

Time to enjoy these tracks and learn a thing or two about these creatures of the night…

International Bay Appreciation Day

Aero the Acro-Bat

Bloody Roar 2 – Jenny Burtory

Freedom Planet 2 – Maria Notte

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“Title” – [Aero the Acro-Bat] – composed by Rick Fox (Fox Productions)

“TDR Nightcore Original – Aero the Acro Bat Remix” – remixed by TDR Nightcore

“Want Some More?” – [Bloody Roar 2] – composed by Takayuki Negishi

“Bloody Roar 2 Jenny Theme Cover” – covered by Yunior Rodriguez

“Dragon Valley” – [Freedom Planet 2] – composed by Leilani Wilson

“Freedom Planet/Freedom Planet 2 – Dragon Valley [Synthwave Remix by Kusero]” – remixed by Kusero

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Let’s tee up with our bag of clubs and balls and celebrate Golfer’s Day, on April 10th.

Golfer’s Day simply celebrates the sport of golf, with its roots going back to Scotland during the late Middle Ages. It was initially an aristocratic activity but a royal charter established in 1552 allowed townspeople in St. Andrews to play in the links. This day also happens to be date that the Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) was established back in 1916; that means this year the PGA is celebrating its 110 anniversary.

For this week’s episode, we’re going to play tracks from golf video games: one of the first golf video games endorsed by a professional golfer, a game was exclusive to the company brand, and an online golf game with a funny name. We’re also playing covers and remixes with these original tracks.

Whether it’s the front 9 or the back 9, enjoy these tracks as you make your way to the 19th hole.

Golfer’s Day

Lee Trevino’s Fighting Golf (Mobygames)

Neo Turf Masters

PangYa!

Track Listing

“Japan Course” – [Lee Trevino’s Fighting Golf] – composed by Lee Aran (Aran Lee Shige) [Sound maker]

“Lee Trevino’s Fighting Golf – ‘Japan’ EWI Cover ft. InstantTrain” – covered by Soundole

“Baden National Golf Course – Germany” – [Neo Turf Masters] – composed by Takushi Hiyamuta

“Neo Turf Masters – Germany Course (Felix O.’s Jazz House Rework)” – remixed by Felix O.

“Daydream” – [Pangya!] – composed by Justy (Hyunjun Kim)

“Justy – Daydream [from PangyYa! OST] (USW Remix, Intro Edit)” – remixed by Undine Soundworks

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Marie Kondo is famous for one question when cleaning out one’s items: Does this spark joy in my life?

Video games may not be the first thing that sparks joy for most people, but they are beloved for those that play them, either to completion to until they are no longer viable. It was a certain cutscene or dialogue that touched our minds and hearts, a character that was personally relatable, or a story which became ingrained in memory. It was also the people encountered online that encouraged, cheered, and lifted you up in your low moment. These are what sparked the joy in gaming.

This week, we’re celebrating National Inspiring Joy Day by talking about some stories of joy and playing some tracks for certain video games: a Elder Tauran residing in Thunder Bluff, a CS2 gamer who was lifted after being wrongfully kicked out of a match, and a shire to a brother who passed away. There’s also covers to follow each of these tracks.

As you listen to these tracks, think about the games you’ve and sparked joy…

National Inspiring Joy Day (National Today, National Day Archives)

“Touching Stories Behind the Excitement in Gaming World”

Ezra Chatteron (WoWpedia)

Bear – In Memory of Taylor (Nexus Mod)

“The internet redeems itself by rallying around bullied deaf and blind ‘Counter-Strike’ player”

“The Remarkable Life of Iblin” is an Ode to Connection and Gaming

Track Listing

Intro: “Joy To the World” – composed by Hoyt Axton, performed by Three Dog Night

“The Tauren” – [World of Warcraft] – composed by David Arkenstone

“World of Warcraft – Mulgore Planins (Tauren Theme)” – covered by Dryante

“Main Theme” – [Counter-strike 2] – composed by Mike Morasky

“COUNTER-STRIKE2 – MAIN THEME (GUITAR COVER)” – covered by iBodom

“Far Horizons” – [The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim] – composed by Jeremy Soule

“Far Horizons (on Saxphone) ft. Lucas King” – covered by That Saxy Nerd

Outro: “Kyou mo Uraraka Que Sera Sera!” – [Umamusume: Pretty Derby] – composed by Yugo Sasakura, lyrics by Erica Masaki, performed by Yukina Shuto (CV for Haru Urara)

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