TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek’s dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between. This Episode: What’s New? – Introductions – Concord (Sony PS5 & PC Review) – Elrentaros Wanderings (Red Art Games Switch Review) https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/elrentaros-wanderings-switch/ – Nep…

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and ’60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well. Feedback for the show?: Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek Subscribe to our feed: https://w…

The TWIG Crew are back to review and discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! https://na.store.square-enix-games.com/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth Your Geekmasters: Mike “The Birdman” – https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd Alex “The Producer” – https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIG Ken Reels – https://twitter.com/KenReels Feedback for the show?: Email: feedback@thisw…

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and ’60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well. Feedback for the show?: Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek Subscribe to our feed: https://w…

In this episode the crew sat down and discussed the Wishmaster franchise with guest David Denoyer from the Do You Even Movie? Podcast! Check out David on the Do You Even Movie? podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-you-even-movie/id1716401646 Your Geekmasters: Mike “The Birdman” – https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd Alex “The Producer” – ht…

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and ’60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well. Feedback for the show?: Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek Subscribe to our feed: https://w…

In this episode, the crew sat down to discuss the THQ Nordic & Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 Showcases! Show Notes: Check out Mike’s new RPG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BirdmanDodd Check out Liam’s Extra Life Campaign: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=535342 Check out Mike’s writing: https…

In this episode the crew sat down and discussed Return To Savage Beach (1998) & Stacey (1973)! Your Geekmasters: Mike “The Birdman” – https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd Alex “The Producer” – https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIG Aaron Pollyea Feedback for the show?: Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek iTunes: htt…

Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and ’60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well. Feedback for the show?: Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek Subscribe to our feed: https://w…

In this episode the crew sat down and discussed The Dallas Connection (1994) & Day Of The Warrior (1996)! Your Geekmasters: Mike “The Birdman” – https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd Alex “The Producer” – https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIG Aaron Pollyea Feedback for the show?: Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeek …

Tracklist:0:00 Agony (Amiga)2:14 Devil Crush (PCE)5:44 Armalyte (C64)9:19 Lunar 2: Eternal Blue (Sega CD)11:52 Assassin (Amiga)16:37 Suikoden 2 (PS1)19:20 Ghost Battle (Atari ST)23:50 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)26:31 Aquaventura (Amiga)29:36 Mario Kart (N64)31:17 The Hobbit (C64)33:22 Final Fantasy XI (PS2)42:27 Astaroth (Amiga)4…

After a long hiatus, we're back! We don't have anything specific to announce or regular content on the way just yet, but stay tuned for more. RGA will resume in some capacity, with Jeffrey Roberts joining as a permanent member.Intro-less version of this episode can be found here, and as always downloads are enabled to be able to listen outside of s…

A discussion on some new(ish) discoveries with the VRC7, and a few corrections as well.Show notes/links:https://forums.nesdev.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9141https://www.routledge.com/Music-in-the-Role-Playing-Game-Heroes--Harmonies-1st-Edition/Gibbons-Reale/p/book/9780815369042Av Retro Game Audio

Welcome to the first "mini episode" of Retro Game Audio. Steve and Patrick explore some odd instances of triangle "Pitch 0" appearing in the Castlevania 1 soundtrack.Av Retro Game Audio

We're back with another Halloween playlist of spooky VGM. Here is the link to the music-only version of this episode, which includes a download option: https://soundcloud.com/retrogameaudio/halloween-mix-iv-music-only/s-bCwbD Apano Sin (Amiga) Der Langrisser (SFC) Alien Target (Amiga) Etrian Odyssey III (DS) Dungeon Explorer (PCE) Adventure of Toky…

Patrick and Steve are joined once again by Kevin Burke to discuss the Castlevania Bloodlines soundtrack. Sampled from a modded Sega Genesis to achieve a crisp, bright sound, we do a complete listen-through as we also explore some of the technical aspects of its creation.Show notes1:35 - Kevin's vgm audio sources on original hardware project6:22 - B…

We're back! Kicking off season 3 with an in depth analysis of the sound design in the long-lost SimCity NES game. Patrick and Steve also talk about MAGFest.For more history on this version of SimCity, visit https://gamehistory.org/simcity/LuigiBlood's mashup of NES and SNES Metropolis:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpSTa1X4xMw…

We return with our 3rd annual Halloween playlist of spooky video game music! Lots of obscure and great tunes. Also, an announcement about the upcoming 3rd season of Retro Game Audio. You can listen to & download the music-only version of this episode here:https://soundcloud.com/retrogameaudio/halloween-mix-iii-music-only/s-uw4U2Tracklist:Agony (Ami…

Patrick and Steve discuss the Sunsoft 5B famicom sound expansion and the sound design of Mr. Gimmick. This episode includes some previously-unknown information about Gimmick!, and also a complete listen-through of the soundtrack sampled from original hardware.Show notes:0:00:43 - introduction & general gameplay discussion0:13:49 - the 5B sound expa…

Patrick and Steve are joined by Jeffrey Roberts to discuss the optimal set-ups for recording chiptunes and video game music from hardware. We review the audio outputs, recommended mods, audio formats, and flashcarts/ devices for a variety of consoles.12:43 - NES23:00 - Sound Expansion on the NES31:02 - Top Loader NES32:29 - Nintendo Famicom38:02 - …

Patrick and Steve are joined by ImaTrackMan to discuss the MSX standard and its audio. After a bit of history discussion, we take a look at its PSG audio, followed by the following expansions and updates: SFG, MSX-AUDIO, SCC, OPLL / MSX-MUSIC, PCM / MIDI, and Moonsound. We include some pretty great music selections and hope you enjoy!…

It's that time of year again! We've compiled another playlist of spooky video game music for your listening pleasure. Most tracks picked by Patrick and Steve, with a couple guest selections (see soundcloud comments for more info). Special thanks to Alex Menchi for providing the rips of most of the Amiga selections found in this episode. You can fin…

Patrick and Steve are joined by Oliver to discuss Capcom's Famicom and NES music. We do a pretty deep dive into some of the strange nuances and quirks of their sound engines, as well as observe how their sound progressed over time. We also share at least one song from every FC/ NES title of theirs, in chronological order of release.…

Patrick and Steve embark on an introspective journey for the 22nd episode of Retro Game Audio. We share the game music that was most nostalgic to us, and also discuss how we got into the modern chipmusic scene and how the podcast was created.Av Retro Game Audio

Patrick and Steve are joined by Andy Reitano, the creator of Super Russian Roulette, to discuss high quality sample playback on the NES.Av Retro Game Audio

For our 20th episode (and longest episode yet!), Patrick and Steve discuss the audio of the SNES. We worked hard to research and demystify the lesser-known audio features of the system!https://www.patreon.com/RetroGameAudioAv Retro Game Audio

Patrick and Steve talk about Konami's VRC7 sound expansion and the Lagrange Point soundtrack. We also talk a bit about the OPL line of Yamaha chips that the VRC7 descended from.Av Retro Game Audio

Patrick and Steve talk about the Sharp X68K, a powerful Japanese home computer that debuted in 1987. It featured audio similar to the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive, but with some differences of course.Av Retro Game Audio

Patrick and Steve are joined by Kevin Burke to discuss Konami's Famicom and NES music. We analyze various sound design techniques and explore their catalog in chronological order of release.Follow Kevin on twitter-https://twitter.com/kr_burkeAv Retro Game Audio

In Episode 16 of Retro Game Audio, we take a look at "Lost" NES Music. We discuss five different categories of hidden, altered, and unreleased music.Av Retro Game Audio