Though at the start of the show I said I may not get this out on time. It’s because I didn’t think I would find enough music in time but luckily I remembered all of mik’s requests over at the forums and that gave me enough to push it over the edge!

Also the stupid id3 tag didn’t want to update for some reason so in the track listing please note that #2 should be Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Music in this episode: Descent II, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Time Lord, Heavy Rain, Endless Ocean, Killer Instinct, Lost Odyssey, Gyruss, VVVVVV, Persona 3, Policenauts, Bust A Groove, Dark Void, Secret of Mana, Painkiller.

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Since we won’t be able to record the main podcast this weekend, Kyle and I thought it would be best to do a release of Critical Music for everyone. With that in mind I felt it was time to do another themed episode so I broke out my collection of music from the Nintendo Entertainment System and here we are, giving you a nice rundown of 8bit goodness! To see the music from this episode hit more.

Music from this episode: Legend of Zelda 2, The Goonies 2, River City Ransom, Mega Man III, Journey to Silius, Batman, Rad Racer, Final Fantasy, Strider, Metroid, Power Blade 2, Adventures of Bayou Billy, Little Nemo, Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, Maniac Mansion, Silver Surfer, Blaster Master, Legend of Zelda, Shatterhand, Metal Gear, Dr. Mario, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game, Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword, HeroQuest, Skate or Die 2, Mega Man II, Wizards and Warriors, Lifeforce, Castlevania II

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I finally got around to doing another episode of Critical Music but I do apologize for the main podcast being gone for a few weeks. Most people don’t know that I was pretty sick there and I just decided it’s better to not do a podcast like that. But none the less, here is a new episode of Critical Music that I hope everyone likes.

Music in this episode: The Black Mages, Assassin’s Creed II, The World Ends With You, Half Minute Heroes, wizcom, Starship Amazing, Ikari Warriors, Ziwtra, The Guardian Legend, Super Rub ‘a’ Dub, Perfect Dark Zero, Power Blade, Demon Soul’s, Ultimate Ghosts’n'Goblins, Starscream, God Hand, Final Fantasy VI

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So this is our second Critical Music release this month but I’ve always kind of loved the horror genre of video games and the way they use music to screw with you or keep you on your toes. As I mentioned on the show, this release probably isn’t for everyone but I hope you enjoy it anyway.

Music in this episode: Silent Hill 2, Splatterhouse 2, ObsCure, Clock Tower, Dracula: The Resurrection, Silent Hill 3, Legacy of Kain: Defiance, Castlevania, Dead Space, Parasite Eve, D2, Kuon, Siren 2, Haunting Ground, 7th Guest, Galerians: Ash, Vampire Night, Zombie Revenge.

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Oh yes, it’s that time again! Time for another monthly edition of Critical Music but this time it’s probably a bit early, either way I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! With this episode we go back and revisit our love for chiptunes and show off a few more excellent artists in this growing music genre. Since this Critical Music is a bit early and since I’m sick, there just may end up being two this month!

Artists in this episode: minusbaby, Monsters, arcadecoma, Cornbeast, UnicornDreamAttack, giveupnewyork, YMCK, Sabastian Boaz, smiletron, Lada Laika, Mizuki’s Last Chance, goatslacker, Nullsleep, Random, Darklime, FearofDark, Dr. Szliszka

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I figured it was about time to pay tribute to the huge community over at OCRemix. Without them we wouldn’t have thousands of wonderful remixes for many of our favorite video game music songs! Make sure you head over to their website and grab some of the music or if you can, try and find a way to show your support to this growing community of talented people.

Music in this episode: Final Fantasy VI, Altered Beast, Ninja Gaiden, Dig Dug, Ultima Online, Neverwinter Nights, Sonic the Hedgehog, Silent Hill II, Journey to Silius, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Skies of Arcadia, Kirby’s Adventure, Chrono Trigger, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix, Final Fantasy VII, Mega Man 3, Ducktales

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Well doesn’t that just figure, I do my first monthly Critical Music episode and I can’t think of a damn title name for it! Oh well, as long as everyone is happy with the music I can’t complain.

Music in this episode: Shadow Warrior, Faxanadu, Shatter, GripShift, Bionic Commando (2009), inFAMOUS, R-Type 3, Geometry Wars 2, Wii Sports Resort, Plants vs Zombies, Gunbird 2, Trine, Blue Dragon, Assassin’s Creed, Sacred 2, Vomitron (Contra Cover), Starcraft, Bit.Trip Beat.

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I’m always happy to see when people express their interest in video game music but most of all I love it when people give specific games to show off the music they love. That’s why when I saw a thread over at the Player One Podcast forums discussing peoples favorite video game music, I knew I had to make a Critical Music to go along side it.

Music in this episode: Civilization IV, Rez, Persona 3, Super Castlevania IV, Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy Tactics, Super Metroid, Shenmue, Mr. Driller, Ultima Online, Tekken Tag Tournament, Gunstar Heroes, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Donkey Kong Country, Beyond Good & Evil, Super Mario Bros. 3, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Secret of Mana, Bubble Bobble, Chrono Trigger, Tenchu Kurenai

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There will most likely be a lot of people who either love or hate this one, it’s risky doing a music show on something so niche but I absolutely love chiptunes and I hope this turns some people on to them as well!

Artists in this episode: Nullsleep, bzl, ajax, Trash80, beldoroon, Naruto, Twilight Electric, SkyLabrynth, Dr. Szliszka, Maniac, Animal Style, Goto80, Paza, Firebrand Boy.

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Critical Music returns once more and this time I finally get a chance to hammer out some of those requests!

Music in this episode: MegaMan 9 Melody, Battle of Olympus, World of Warcraft, Thunder Force III, OutRun 2006, Streets of Rage III, Lost Odyssey, Dawn of War, Shadow of The Colossus, The Revenge of Shinobi, Oblivion, Command & Conquer Red Alert 3, Starship Amazing, God of War 2, Nullsleep, Chrono Cross

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