Octet

Mar 12 2024 20 ep. 42 mins 1
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Octet is about the sound of video games. Join Nathan and Noel as they talk about the music, effects, and ambiance of the new triple-A releases and the retro classics.
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Helldivers 2

Mar 12 2024 38 mins  
Managed democracy isn't going to spread itself! Helldivers 2 came out swinging and we hopped into the fray. How much is this game's sound contributing to the humor that has helped make this game popular? Suit up with us and see!Minor Updates:Djo - RoddySTRFKR - Always / NeverContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Elden Ring

Feb 26 2024 41 mins  
Elden Ring's first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, was just announced so in this episode we revisit the critically acclaimed gauntlet of a game. FromSoftworks doesn't shy away from some bizarre artistic choices, and that seems to hold for music and sound as well! "Arise now, ye Tarnished...."Minor Updates:Unicorn OverlordSong Exploder: Hans ZimmerContact Us: [email protected]

Palworld

Feb 13 2024 44 mins  
_Palworld_ has been a focal point for numerous discussions on art, copyright, and AI. The music and sound of the game hasn't been discussed to the same degree, so we jumped in!Minor Updates:NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 [the end of data]"Huggin & Kissin (Acoustic)" - Big Black DeltaContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.

Fortnight Festival

Jan 29 2024 39 mins  
In 2021, Epic acquired Harmonix, the studio originally behind Guitar Hero and Rockband. We are seeing the first signs of the the hegemonized team via the new "Festival" game mode in Fortnight and its... an interesting iteration.Minor Updates:Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownNothing to Declare - MGMTContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast

Hi-Fi Rush

Jan 16 2024 48 mins  
We talked about this game at length in our last episode, and we decided it had earned its own. _Hi-Fi Rush_ Is full of life, energy, and pop-rock. In this episode we discuss the nature of rhythm games and the satisfaction of the "flow state!"Minor Updates:Olivia Rorigo - GutsThrone and LibertyContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See

The Octys | 2023

Dec 18 2023 49 mins  
Its time to honor the ear-worms and pick the polyphony.... ladies and gentlemen... welcome to the first annual Octy Awards! This week, we rank the year's games in two similar but distinct categories, "Best Score/Soundtrack" and "Best Sound Design." There were many strong contenders, but someone has to come out on top! Join us as we hash it out!Contact Us: [email protected]

Alan Wake 2

Dec 05 2023 45 mins  
The eponymous character of our latest installment is an author whose main work's eponymous character is portrayed by an actor named Sam Lake. This man is also the likeness for the character of the same name in the game's reality and is the creative director at Remedy Entertainment (the studio) in the real world.... or something like that. Its Alan Wake 2!Minor Updates:Lethal Compan

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Nov 20 2023 45 mins  
Is the divergent pronunciation of "Bros." in the title of the "Super Mario" franchise the focus of this episode? No. Should it be? Probably not! This week we are jumping into Super Mario Bros. Wonder and its vivid auditory ascetic.Minor Updates:The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria1989 (Taylor's Version)Credits:Yoshi's VGM Super Mario Bros. Wonder OSTTrophygamers - Jump Jump JumpT

Resident Evil

Oct 23 2023 41 mins  
What is it?! The original Resident Evil and it's 2002 remake! For better or worse, this game created some standards for the genre and left us with some unforgettable hallmarks. This classic's relationship with sound is interesting, from its camera to what the team was trying to achieve with sound design and score. Minor Updates:Station to StationMidnight Mass (soundtrack)Credits:Ya

Cocoon

Oct 09 2023 40 mins  
Can "atmospheric" be a genre? This week we are unwrapping Cocoon! The first title by Geometric Interactive, this game brings a lot from its founders' past work (Limbo, Inside), but there are additional layers here as well. Come give it a listen with us!Minor Updates:PhasmophobiaLast EpochContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acas