Some days, it’s a peaches and cream and everything seems all right. Other days, things are going horribly wrong and the world seems against you. When it becomes too much or the goals seem too far away, you’re ready to throw in the towel and call it quits.

Today we’re celebrating Quitters Day, a time when most people, after getting themselves hyped up for their new year’s resolutions, start to fall back and eventually drop their efforts. A fitness app called Strava noted from user data that, while people set their exercise goals at the start of the new year, by the second Friday of January, their activity levels drop dramatically. So, Quitters Day was created to bring awareness of how fast motivation can fade and that it’s a common struggle that most face after the first rush of excitement wears off; it’s a good time to stop a moment and adjust your plans as needed, perhaps some small goals.

For this week’s episode, though, we’ll be listening to tracks from video games I’ve played in which I struggled hard, sometimes to the point of just giving up and never finishing the game: a young boxer climbing the ranks to meet the World Champion, a son of a father seeking revenge from a ninja duel, and two amphibious dudes fighting their way to rescue their buddy and the Princess. Along with these original tracks we’ve got covers and remixes.

Enjoy and just take a breather before you bury that controller into a wall…

Quitters Day

Track Listing

“Fight Theme” – [Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!] – composed by Yukio Kaneoka, Akito Nakatsuka, Kenji Yamamoto

“Mike Tyson’s Punch Out (Synthwave Remix)” – remixed by Galactic Beatz

“Act 4 Part 2” – [Ninja Gaiden] – composed by Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta

“Stage 4-2 (The Amazing Ryu) goes harder | Ninja Gaiden | Unbreakable Determination Metal Version” – covered by Lame Genie

“Turbo Tunner Part 2” – [Battletoads] – composed by David Wise

“Darkman007 – 2021 – Metaltoads (Battletoads Cover NES) – 05 – Turbo Tunnel” – covered by Darkman007, from the cover album “Metaltoads (Battletoads Cover)”

Outro: Audio clip from “Rocky Balboa”

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Happy New Year, everyone!

A new year, which means new possibilities. This means it’s a perfect time, especially today, to celebrate National Science Fiction Day, on January 2nd. Also the birthday of Isaac Asimov, this day is about all things science fiction, works of media that takes a hard look at technology mixed in with fantasy. Whether it was cyberpunk or steampunk, magic mixed with mechanical wonder, there was lots to imagine and possibly more to bring to reality. Authors, including Asimov, such as Jules Vernes, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, and Kurt Vonnegut also write within the genre, about traveling across the world or through time, living in a dystopian society, or being abducted by aliens for their “zoo”.

This week, we’ll be playing tracks from video games inspired by works of a science fiction writer or involved the writer along with their works: a young woman who awakens to the powers of her own mitochondria, a monster hunter with supernatural powers, and a soldier dealing a nuclear fallout in Russia. Following each track is a cover or remix.

Have fun with these tracks and perhaps consider doing something science fiction related today…

“National Science Fiction Day”

Parasite Eve (the novel)

Dimitry Glukhovsky Reddit AMA thread

Track Listing

“Plosive Attack” – [Parasite Eve] – composed by Yoko Shimomura

“Parasite Even – Plosive Attack (Remake)” – remade by James Chin

“Main Menu” – [The Witcher] – composed by Adam Skorupa, Pawel Blaszczak

“The Witcher 1: Main Menu – (Remix/Warm up composition 2016)” – remixed by Fylip

“Main Menu” – [Metro 2033] – composed by Alexei Omelchuk, Georgiy Belograzov

“Metro 2033 Theme – Synthwave Remix” – remixed by Jadove

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Gamers have been criticized and scrutinized for lots of things. They’re not strong, have no realistic perceptions, narcissistic, and not dating material. They seem to be frivolous with their money, spending it on video games, consoles, accessories, and figures. Also, online controversies have divided people, distracting from the fun of gaming.

However, gamers can also be generous with our money. While not reported on most familiar news outlets, there are charities which use video games to bring awareness to a cause and implore gamers to donate. They have livestream sessions of people playing certain games and collaborations with organizations with tie-ins to a game.

For this week’s episode, I’ll be showcasing several video games that have a tie-in with a charity or donation drive as I play tracks from them: a Fiery Lioness with a heart for children, a campaign in the name of democracy, and a game inspired by real-life racing horses. Of course, we’ve got covers and remixes to follow.

Hopefully I can change a few minds about how people see gamers, not as those who sit at their desk or chair staring at a screen while pressing some buttons or moving a stick; that gamers are willing to open their wallets for a passionate cause…

“Empowering Generosity: How a Plot in a Chinese Game is inspiring Gamers to Give Back”

“Helldivers players saved the children, so Arrowhead Game Studios is making a donation to the Save the Children charity”

“Gacha games and their communities/companies that have a done acts of philathropy” (Reddit)

Charity Organizations and Donations:
Child’s Play Charity
Extra Life
Stack Up
Project Hope
Save the Children (International)
Nice Nature Memorial Donation

Track Listing

“Fervent Flame” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by HOYO-MiX

“Dehya Theme Music EXTENDED – Fiery Lioness | Genshin Impact” – remixed by tnbee

“A Cup of Liber-tee” – [Helldivers 2] – composed by Wilbert Roget II

“Helldivers II Main Theme – A Cup of Liber-Tea – Epic Orchestral Cover” – covered by Karu

“Winning the Soul” – [Umamusume: Pretty Derby] – composed by Makoto Miyazaku; vocals by Azumi Waki, Machino, Rika Kinugawa, Asuza Tadokoro, Akari Kito, Sumire Uesake, Hiyori Niita, and Yurina Amami

“Winning the Soul – Umamusume: Pretty Derby | Full Cover Band” – covered by The Recovery System

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