Episode #419 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth take a deep dive into their High School years to celebrate the year that was in 2001.

For our annual retrospective into a prior year before this show existed, the guys explore what was honestly a very pivotal year for our industry. Not only did we see the Nintendo Gamecube, Game Boy Advance, and original Xbox release, but we had the beginning of a game and franchise that really defined an entire generation of gamers... Halo: Combat Evolved. Not to mention the plethora of other heavy hitters that released in 2001.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Prologue from Golden Sun [Motoi Sakuraba, 2001]
2. Halo from Halo: Combat Evolved [Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori, 2001]
3. Kiss Me Sunlights from Zone Of The Enders [Masumi Ito feat. Heart of Air, 2001]
4. The Shoku Gi Battle from Kessen II [Reijiro Koroku, 2001]
5. Que Que from Dr. Mario 64 [Seiichi Tokunaga, 2001]
6. Don Weazo from Conker's Bad Fur Day [Robin Beanland, 2001]
7. The Steel Samurai from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney [Masakazu Sugimori, 2001]
8. Yuna's Theme from Final Fantasy X [Nobuo Uematsu, 2001]
9. Live and Learn from Sonic Adventure 2 [Jun Senoue feat. Crush 40, 2001]
10. Asteroids -Arranged Version- from Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader [John Williams/Chris Hülsbeck, 1980/2001]
11. Data Jack -Time Attack- from Bejeweled Deluxe [Peter Hajba, 2001]
12. X vs Zero from Mega Man X5 [Naoto Tanaka, 2001]
13. Final Destination from Super Smash Bros. Melee [Hirokazu Ando, 2001]
14. Shadow Hearts from Shadow Hearts [Yoshitaka Hirota feat. Hiroko Kasahara, 2001]

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Episode #418 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle have a deep dive discussion on Pokémon Pokopia, the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 life-sim that's been turning heads across the gaming world since its March launch.

Just two people who love games pulling the curtain back on one of the most talked-about Pokémon releases in years. We'll cover everything from the game's post-apocalyptic premise and its surprisingly emotional core, the Animal Crossing-inspired soundtrack, to how a collaboration between Game Freak and the team behind Dragon Quest Builders 2 produced something the franchise has never quite attempted before. Expect honest impressions, plenty of weird tangents, and more than a few thoughts on what this game means for Pokémon going forward.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Title Screen from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
2. Withered Wasteland -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
3. Fuchsia City -Rainy Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
4. Bleak Beach -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
5. Vermilion City -Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
6. Rocky Ridges -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
7. Pewter City -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
8. Party Theme from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
9. Sparkling Skylands -Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
10. Saffron City -Rainy Night- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
11. Pokémon Center -Day- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
12. Dream Island -Dragonite Doll- from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
13. Final Song from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]
14. Ending Credits from Pokémon Pokopia [Hiromu Akaba & Jieun Kim, 2026]

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BGMania B-Sides #45 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives into Lagoon, the early action RPG that made its way from the X68000 to the SNES, bringing with it a distinctly moody, almost off-kilter take on fantasy adventure. It’s a game remembered as much for its quirks as its ambition, with a slower, more deliberate pace that gives the world a slightly distant, dreamlike feel.

Lagoon’s music leans into that atmosphere, built on gentle synth layers and melodies that feel patient rather than urgent. Themes unfold gradually, giving each track room to breathe while still carrying a quiet sense of forward motion.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Premonition from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
2. Atland from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
3. Valley from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
4. Castle Siegfried from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
5. Battles of Fate from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
6. Reach for the Sky from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
7. When Death Call from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
8. Prince of Darkness from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
9. Tales from the Peaceful World from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]
10. Moonchild from Lagoon [Hideki Suzuki, 1990]

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