March Madness is alive and well and what better way to celebrate than with a spotlight on some of the best game music that has adorned the courts of basketball game’s most celebrated titles! From Mike’s nostalgic stories about Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls fashion of the 90s, playing on the basketball courts and…going to restaurants just to play NBA Jam?! Niko joins Mike as the quarterly co-host this round, and we get to hear stories from Niko about his time in San Antonio routin’ for the Spurs as a youngin’! Funk, Jazz, Hip-Hop and more are featured here so expect lots of bass and urban flows comin’ atcha! It’s enough groovin’ VGM to make you say…DAMMMMMMMM, JI!
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TRACK LISTING:

Intro – Jordan vs Bird: One on One (C64 – 1988) “Title Screen” Rob Hubbard
1 – Coach K College Basketball (GEN – 1995) “Menu Theme 2” Jeff van Dyck
2 – NBA Jam Tournament Edition (SNES/GEN – 1995) “End of Game” Rick Fox
3 – Jammit (3DO – 1994) – “LOVEPUMP” Dwight Stone, Dominique Widiez, Terry Barnum
4 – NBA Showdown ‘94 (GEN – 1994) “NBA Finals World Champion” David Whittaker(Arranger,) Traz Damji
5 – NBA Live ‘98 (PS1/SAT/PC – 1997) – “Fresh Trip” Traz Damji
6 – NBA Live 2K3 (GCN/XBOX/PS2 – 2002) “Streetball Theme” Matt Hales, Scorpio Sound, HSP, DaBeatminerz
7 – Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (DS – 2006) – “Sherbert Land” Masayoshi Soken
8 – NBA In The Zone (GBC – 1999) “BGM 08” Unknown Composer (Possibly Hirotaka Kurita)
9- NBA Live ‘95 (DOS – 1995) – “Pause” Traz Damji
10 – NBA Street (PS2/GCN – 2001) “The Chase” Ron Coté, Bart W. Gurr, Lori Wilson, Traz Damji, Marc Jorgenson, Robert Elliott

Many video game music composers try their best to fit into different musical genres but few do it as well as composers like Shinji Hosoe. On today’s episode of XVGM Radio, Mike and Ed discuss several of Hosoe’s game soundtracks, highlighting a wide variety of musical tracks. From techno and jungle to power metal and back to chiptunes, you can truly appreciate his chameleon-like nature to fit his music with a different style. It’ll make you say “I WONNDAAAAAAA” why you maybe haven’t explored his catalog before! Hear Mike and Ed give each other the internal shaft on this exciting episode of XVGM Radio!

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Special thanks to X X for their Patreon pick, and as always, thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Scott McElhone, Ryan McPherson, Cam Werme, Rayjkayj, Reptile, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Brad Austin, Nick Davis, Red Hua, & Kitty Sparks. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio
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TRACK LISTING:

(All Tracks composed by Shinji Hosoe, with exception to “Mountain” & “Alien Snider” – see updates below. We learned of the error after-the-fact and apologize for the misinformation)

Intro – Fighting Layer (ARC – 1998) “Allen Snider” (composed by Takayuki Aihara)
1 – Mega Man Network Transmission (GCN – 2003) “Densan Area”
2 – Rave Racer (ARC – 1995) “Wrong Love”
3 – Dragon Spirit (TG16 – 1989) “Hyouga”
4 – Ibara (ARC/PS2 – 2005) “Rose Garden (Stage 6)”
5 – Patreon Request: Ryan Mcpherson – Ibara (ARC/PS2 – 2005) “Showtime”
6 – Giga Wrecker/ Giga Wrecker Alt. (PC – 2017) “Empress of Nymphs”
7 – Dirt Dash (ARC – 1995) “Mountain” (composed by Hiroto Sasaki)
8 – Prismatic Solid (XB360 – 2010) “Internal Shaft”
9 – Tetris: The Grand Master (ARC – 1998) “Hardening Drops (Instant Death Mix)
Outro – Tekken 8 (PS5/PC/XBox – 2024) “Dive Into the Arcade”

This year, Nintendo is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Wii…and if you’re old enough to remember the release, you might want to go get your cholesterol checked out. Despite this, XVGM Radio is ushering in a new era for its 8th year of existence. As always, NikoTengoku joins us for the January episode, and much to Janine’s dismay, Mike and Justin have brought back Ed Wilson from TheVGMbassy/PixelTunes Radio. This is our first official episode as a quartet hosted podcast! Every January going forward, Mike, Justin, Niko and Ed will be bringing you the tunes, composer info, game discussion and laughs! Starting off with the Wii’s redbook audio tracks, the boys explored multiple levels of genres, kicking things off right with the Wii Shop theme! Stay tuned to hear stories about everyone’s launch day experience, chill songs, Castlevania-themed musical treks, and of course, discussions on Tunas flying through the sky! All on this brand new XVGM Radio episode!

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Special thanks as always, to all of our wonderful Patrons: Scott McElhone, Ryan McPherson, Cam Werme, Rayjkayj, Reptile, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Brad Austin, XombieMike, Nick Davis, Red Hua, & Kitty Sparks. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio
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TRACK LISTING:

Intro – Nintendo Wii System Music (Wii – 2006) “Wii Shop Music Theme” Kazumi Totaka
1 – Mario Party 9 (Wii – 2012) “Bowser Jr.’s Mad!” Toshiki Aida, Ryosuke Asami
2 – Step to the Beat/Walk it Out! (Wii – 2010) “Belmont’s Destiny” Kinuyo Yamashita
3 – Kiki Trick (Wii – 2012) “Mimi Pro: Contest” Daisuke Shiiba, Shinji Ushiroda, Shinobu Nagata
4 – Kirby’s Epic Yarn (Wii – 2010) “Mushroom Run” Tomoya Tomita
5 – Wacky World of Sports (Wii – 2009) “Tunas Flying Through the Sky” Tsukasa Tawada
6 – The Last Story (Wii – 2012) “Death Dance” Nobuo Uematsu
7 – Excite Truck (Wii – 2006) “Post Race” Kenji Yamamoto, Masaru Tajima
8 – Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii – 2010) “Prologue B” Yoko Shimomura, Tomori Kudo, Hiroyo Yamanaka, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Yasunori Mitsuda

It’s time for the holidays…and what did people receive as a gift during this time of year back in 1992? The Super Scope 6 of course! Nintendo’s successor to the NES Zapper was a bazooka-shaped monolith of potential. Though the final game library was small, the Super Scope 6 was full of untold gaming possibilities. From arcade ports like Operation Thunderbolt and Terminator 2: The Arcade Game, to Nintendo originals like Battle Clash, Metal Combat and Yoshi’s Safari, Super Scope brought a wave of innovation combined with top notch durability. Today’s episode focuses on the music from the library of Super Scope games. The XVGM Radio guys get a friendly but frazzled visit from co-podcaster RayjKayj of The VGMPorium, as well as discuss Justin’s fond memories playing Tinstar. Plus…Arnold Schwarzenegger himself calls in?! Maybe….or Maybe not. You’ll never know if you don’t click that play episode on our finale to 2025!

We’d love to hear what you thought about this game and the tracks we’ve picked! What was your favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMradio
Also, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: https://discord.gg/zWxDYfn
Special thanks to Rayjkayj for their Patreon pick, and as always, thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Scott McElhone, Ryan McPherson, Cam Werme, Rayjkayj, Reptile, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Brad Austin, Nick Davis, Red Hua, & Kitty Sparks. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio
Check out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format!
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TRACK LISTING:

Intro – Lamborghini American Challenge (SNES – 1992) “Race Select” Frederic Prados, Richard Hooper, Rob Stevens
1 – Yoshi’s Safari (SNES – 1993) “Hot Chocolate Cave” Yoshiki Nishimura, Miyuki Uemura, Yasushi Tokunaga (All Uncredited)
2 – Battle Clash (SNES – 1992) “Garam” Yuka Tsujiyoko
3 – T2: The Arcade Game (SNES – 1993) “Escape from the T-1000” Andrew Brock
4 – Operation Thunderbolt (SNES – 1994) “Mission Successful” Yojiro, Katsuhisa Ishikawa, Naoto Yagishita, Kazuyuki Onui, Hisayoshi Ogura
5 – Tin Star (SNES – 1994) “Cleanin’ Up the Town” Chris Jojo, Matthew Cannon, Suddi Raval
6 – Patreon Pick – Rayjkayj – X-Zone (SNES – 1992) “Invade The Base” S. Yamaguchi
7 – Super Scope 6 (SNES – 1992) “Blastris A” Unknown Composer
8 – Bazooka Blitzkrieg (SNES – 1992) “Industrial Plant” Uchu-Jin
9 – Metal Combat: Falcon’s Revenge (SNES – 1993) “Rola is Being Naive” Yuka Tsujiyoko
10 – Lemmings 2 (SNES – 1994) “Medieval Tribe” Mike Clarke, David Whittaker

Mike’s been raving about Phantom Breaker Battle Grounds for almost a decade. The heart-pumping soundtrack, exciting chibi anime beat-em up styled gameplay and intuitive leveling up system is a prime example of a game that should’ve gained more appreciation over the years. When the most recent version of the game, Phantom Breaker Battle Grounds Ultimate came out this year, we knew it was time to FINALLY showcase the music for this game in a proper episode. SO, we decided to bring on a special guest which many will recognize as a familiar voice. In addition, some BIG changes are coming to XVGM Radio, and our guest is here to help ring in the news along with another special guest! This is an episode you absolutely CANNOT miss!
We’d love to hear what you thought about this game and the tracks we’ve picked! What was your favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMradio
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Special thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Scott McElhone, Ryan McPherson, Cam Werme, Rayjkayj, Reptile, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Kung Fu Carlito, Brad Austin, Nick Davis, Red Hua, & Kitty Sparks. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio
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TRACK LISTING:

Intro – I’m Frau!
1 – Tadaima!
2 – Claw of Xenia
3 – Beyond the Horizon

It’s BAAAAACCCCCKKK! Yes, it’s that time of the year again. SPOOKYFEST has returned for its 7th year and we’re pulling out all the tricks AND treats to celebrate the Halloween season! Fresh off the backs of the Spookyfest VIP Pass (If you didn’t get it, check it out on our Patreon!) We’re playing 11 killer tracks that have nowhere to hide from our greedy little ears! Feast upon discussions about Mike’s ridiculous survival horror back catalogue, Justin’s Vampire Survivors obsession and last but not least…THE SLAWMANCER! Orrrr…is it the Slurmancer? No? Ok, Slormancer it is. It’s all here on the VGM festival of the YEAR here on XVGM Radio!
We’d love to hear what you thought about these SPOOOOOOOOOOKY tracks we’ve picked! What was your favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMradio
Also, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: https://discord.gg/zWxDYfn
Special thanks to Scott McElhone for their Patreon pick, and as always, thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Scott McElhone, Ryan McPherson, Cam Werme, Rayjkayj, Reptile, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Kung Fu Carlito, Brad Austin, Nick Davis, Red Hua, Kitty Sparks, & Llama Adam. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio
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TRACK LISTING:

Intro – Hotel Transylvania (DS/3DS – 2012) “Cellar” Jake Kaufman
1 – AVGN Adventures (Wii U – 2013) “Boo! Haunted House” DistantJ (Sam Beddoes)
2 – The Slormancer (PC – 2021) “Welcome to the Academy” Aurélien Poudat
3 – Carrier (DC – 2000) “Track 23” Teruyuki Mori, Toru Ohara, Shinichiro Nakamura
4 – Patreon Pick – Scott McElhone – Escape from Monster Manor (3DO – 1993) “New Title All” Robert Vieira
5 – Lupin The 3rd: Densetsu no Hihou wo Oe! (SFC – 1994) “Disaster” Yuji Ohno
6 – Zero Time Dilemma (3DS – 2016) “BioLab [Annihilation 2nd Mix]” Shinji Hosoe
7 – Clive Barker’s Jericho (XB360/PS3 – 2007) “Corpse Behemoth” Chris Velasco
8 – The 7th Guest (DOS/CD-I – 1993) “downstairs puzzles-doorbell” George Alistair Sanger, and Team Fat (K. Weston Phelan, David Govett, Joe McDermott)
9 – Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania (Multi – 2024) “Moonlight Nocturne (Arranged)” Michiru Yamane (Original), Daniele Zandara, Filippo Vicarelli, Evelyn Lark, Keygen Church
10 – Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game (PC – 2024) “Klownpcalypse” Mark Rutherford, Finn Billingham, Aaron Rutherford, ChuckFonic

Today on XVGM Radio, we’re taking a look (and listen) to the audio history of Human Entertainment. Formed via a merger between Try Co. Ltd. and Communicate Inc in 1987, Human Entertainment was initially called Sonata, mostly handling ports from larger developers such as Konami and Bandai. After two years of this, 1989 saw the name change to Human Entertainment, where the company began creating their own IPs. Learn about how they created a development school which is where many of their development staff came from, their bankruptcy in 1999, and where many of their more notable staff members ended up continuing on the tradition of making weird, wacky games. Justin and Mike as the question: is a Human Sports Festival played with Humans as the balls? With a surprising mix of both wavetable tunes and redbook audio, there’s a bunch of variety in musical genres to choose from with Human Entertainment and it’s ONLY on XVGM Radio!
We’d love to hear what you thought about these tracks we’ve picked! What was your favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMradio
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Special thanks to Cam Werme for his Patreon pick, and as always, thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Scott McElhone, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Reptile, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio
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TRACK LISTING:

Intro – Vasteel (TGCD – 1990) “Crusade” Ryoji Amano, Takahiro Wakuta
1 – Monster Party (NES – 1989) “Living Dead” T. Mikumo, Masaki Hashimoto
2 – Venus Senki (FC – 1989) “Track 6” Masaki Hashimoto, T. Mikumo
3 – Kabuki Quantum Fighter (NES – 1990) “Stage 3” Takahiro Wakuta, Masaki Hashimoto
4 – Human Sports Festival (PC-CD – 1992) “Track 09” Hiroshi Fujioka, Yoshiaki Kubotera, Isao Mizoguchi, Masanori Hikichi
5 – Android Assault: The Revenge of Bari-Arm (SCD – 1993) “Ganymede” Nobuhiro Makino
6 – Blazing Tornado (ARC – 1994) “Wolf’s Theme” Hironori Tanaka, Hiroyuki Naka, Chiyomaru Shikura
7 – WakuWaku Ski Wonder Spur (SFC – 1995) “Rainbow” Chiyomaru Shikura, Kaori Takazoe
8 – Moonlight Syndrome (PS1 – 1997) “Lost Highway” Mikoto Momono, Victor Entertainment, INVITATION
9 – Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within (PS1 – 1998) “Shiver – Zombi” Kaori Takazoe
10 – Patreon Pick – Cam Werme – Fire Pro Wrestling (GBA – 2001) “Menu” Yusuke Beppu

Pool, Billiards, Snooker, Carom…whatever you call them, video games have a long history involving the most laid back of all sports, Cue Ball Based Sports. But what about their music? Today on XVGM Radio, Mike and Justin highlight some wild ranges of VGM in cue ball videogames. From discussions on eating crackers in hell,a shout out to Fresh Prince “Break out Lucille” reference, and of course…lots of “ball” jokes, this episode will have you re-racking after you finish the first time!
We’d love to hear what you thought about these tracks we’ve picked! What was your favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMradio
Also, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: https://discord.gg/zWxDYfn
Thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Scott McElhone, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio
Check out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format!
Our Twitter, Instagram, and BlueSky are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadio
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TRACK LISTING:

Intro – Hardcore Pool (GBA – 2004) “Saloon Table” Szymon Szuchaja
1 – Archer Mclean Presents: Pool Paradise (GCN/PS2/WIN – 2004) “Track 3” Tom Davies
2 – Minnesota Fats – Pool Legend [Side Pocket 2 – Densetsu no Hustler] (SAT – 1995) “Fool’s Gold” Shogo Sakai, Masaaki Iwasaki, Oww Furukawa
3 – Side Pocket (GEN/SNES/GG/etc – 1992) “California Lemonade” Maasaki Iwasaki, Emi Shimizu
4 – Lunar Pool (NES – 1985) “Menu” Masanori Miyamoto
5 – Parlour Games (SMS – 1987) “Five Ball” Unknown Composer
6 – Pocket Billiards: Funk the 9 Ball (GBC – 2000) “BGM #02” Unknown Composer
7 – Virtual Pool 64 (N64 – 1998) “Track 15” Rob Wallace
8 – Backstreet Billiards (PS1 – 1998) “Street” Minoru Endō, Makoto Igarashi, Hironobu Yahata
9 – Gustavo Zito: I Play 3D Billiards/World Champion Billard (WIN – 2005) “Irish55” Luigi Di Guida
10 – Pool Nation (XB360/PS3 – 2012) “Moonlight Tech” Unknown Composer