VGM Archives - THE VGMBASSY

Jul 14 2024 115 ep. 108 mins 12

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Welcome to The VGMbassy! You're listening to a podcast celebrating video games, video game music, and the online community of fans who love them. Each show will feature Ed Wilson (PixelTunes Radio, Impulse Project, Audio PanicRoom) and a rotating cast of guest host "VGMbassadors" who will share with us their gaming passions.

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Episode 103: A Summer Drive with Myla

Jul 14 2024 77 mins

Summer is upon us, and Ed and Myla have decided to go for a joyride! This month’s show is all about summer drivin’ tunes from driving games. We cruise the neighborhood with some light jams, pick up the pace as we enter the highway, then unwind at a roadside bar to close off the show with some southern-fried blues. Roll down your windows, fire up the CB radio, and join

Episode 102: Same Song, Different Decade with Joe and Myla

Ready for a nostalgia trip with a twist? On this month’s episode, Ed takes the reins and curates a fantastic selection of some of his favorite video game music for Joe and Myla to experience for the very first time! It becomes a VGM battle of sorts, where Ed plays the original versions of beloved tunes and then surprises Joe and Myla with one or more remakes. From the chiptu

Episode 101: Mystery Indie Bundle VGM 2

Mar 13 2024 91 mins

As we head into our triple-digit episode numbers, Ed has brought back a fun show concept last seen on episode 44: the Mystery Indie Bundle VGM series! With the exception of our first track, all of the music played today are from games that were purchased as part of a blind pack of Steam keys. Ed has hand-picked some of his favorite music from those titles, making for a fun and ecl

Episode 100: The 100th Episode Celebration!

Feb 14 2024 183 mins

The day is finally here! Ed, his wife Myla, and their youngest kiddo Logan are all decorating the Embassy for a blowout 100th episode celebration. This one is packed with special guests, cameo appearances, and the debut of the NEW VGMbassy Theme Song, arranged by PAPRIUM co-composer Trevin Hughes, aka Dredd! Ed is hosting a BYOV party, where each guest brings their own VGM tune th

Episode 99: Chiplash! When Demoscene and Video Games Collide – with Todd

Jan 14 2024 88 mins

We all love chiptune VGM, right? So many composers have written magical tunes for 8 and 16 bit console hardware. What some folks may not know is that there are also thousands of pieces of music written for these systems that weren’t meant for video games at all. On today’s show, Ed and Embassy Exclusive cohost Todd have selected a few amazing chiptune tracks from the d

Embassy Exclusive 52: Addicted to Holidays

Dec 24 2023 84 mins

It’s our last episode of 2023! For this festive Christmas Eve release, the EE boys gather around their warm microphones and chat about a number of fun topics. Todd starts a chat about regrettable game purchases with a few amusing anecdotes. Joe wants to know which games have captured us in its clutches of addiction, citing games like Dead Cells as his personal vice. To round

Episode 98: Blind Listen 9: Sora no Fudousan with Cam Werme

Dec 14 2023 96 mins

Ed and Cameron are put to the test in another Blind Listen episode! This month, VGMbassy community member UtopiaNemo has provided the soundtrack from an obscure title called Sora no Fudousan. Ed and Cam must listen to the music and try to determine what the game is about, what system the game is for, and who the composer might be by the end of the show! Listen along and make your

Embassy Exclusive 51: Memories and Memorabilia

Nov 26 2023 77 mins

There’s a good mix of light and heavy topics on this month’s show. Todd starts out with a discussion on the game collecting market, and games that might be out of reach for us due to pricing. Joe leads a chat about great uses of graphics and art design in games, and the hosts all have some very different takes on what that means. Lastly, Ed remembers the old TV setup h

Episode 97: The Music of Undertale’s Alternate Universes with Logan

Nov 13 2023 95 mins

On this month’s episode, Logan is back! Prepare to be schooled as they delve into the world of Undertale alternate universes, unraveling the intricate web of fan-created narratives that have sprung from Toby Fox’s iconic game. Logan passionately explores the diverse interpretations and imaginative twists that fans have introduced to Undertale’s original storyline

Embassy Exclusive 50: Theoretical VGM

Oct 27 2023 73 mins

If you could pick your favorite non-VGM music artist to make a video game soundtrack, who would you choose? This was just one of the topics of discussion on today’s show, and we got some really interesting answers from the listeners! Also featured: A chat about deck-building games which causes patron Ryan Steel to contribute a hilariously confusing testimonial, and some deba