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Episode 12-2 Retro Tributes

20XX, axiom verge, blossom tales, celeste, fight n rage, iconoclasts, pc, playstation 4, rhythm and pixels, scurge hive, steam, World 12, xydonia

We are seeing so many great new games recently with a retro-aesthetic, and we love it! Whether it’s pixelized 16-bit style artwork, or classic gameplay mechanics, it’s something that we’re drawn to immediately. The music is no different, borrowing from the sounds of past hardware and putting an original spin on it.

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Episode 12-1 Shmups with Chris Baines Music

air zonk, arcade, caldrius blaze, chris baines music, ddr max 2, esp ra de, jaws, neogeo, nes, playstation 4, radiant silvergun, rhythm and pixels, saturn, scorpius, snes, sonic wings 3, super nintendo, super r-type, tg16, touhou, turbografx 16, twinbee, World 12, x68000

When I think of shmups, I think of grazing bullets, exploding pop-corn, 1CC’s, and the STG bible: The Full Extend of the Jam. But let’s get into the music! We’re joined by VGM rock-MASTER Chris Baines to share our favorite 2D shooter music! He shares his love of all things Gradius, and we get into … Continue reading Episode 12-1 Shmups with Chris Baines Music →