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From the beeps and boops of chiptunes in the 80s to the fully orchestrated, cinematic soundtracks of today, video game music is a flourishing genre that deserves to be celebrated. Join our hosts Anjuli Dodhia, Connor Henricksen and Devin Gay as they take you on a journey through the world of video game music and share their experience as music lovers and gamers. Video games are for everyone and so is the music, so whether you’ve been playing them all your life or you’ve never even picked up a controller, there’s something here for you.
Latest Episodes
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DLC GamesDownloadable Content is either the best or the worst thing to happen to video games, depending on your perspective. But if nothing else, it's given us some great music! -
Lawyers and DetectivesThese games ask the player one fundamental question: Whodunit? Time to solve some mysteries, fight some crime, and listen to some inspiring tunes. -
Organized CrimeNot every game is about being a hero; sometimes the story of the villain is just as intriguing. Face the music with games where the player is on the wrong side of the law. -
RTS GamesA genre that is foundational to video game culture, Real Time Strategy Games see players commanding entire armies against their opponents, often to the beat of an excellent soundtrack. -
Mobile GamesA full library of games that you can play anywhere, anytime, is right there in your pocket, with sountracks that rival any big-budget console game. -
The GrabbeningThere’s so much great music out there, and sometimes it doesn’t quite fit into an episode. Listen to more of our favorite music that’s too good to leave on the cutting room floor. -
Developer Highlight: Supergiant GamesListen to music from indie studio Supergiant Games, whose award-winning games have equally amazing soundtracks created by their in-house composer, Darren Korb. -
Lena RaineA celebrated composer and Pacific Northwest native, Lena Raine’s melodies have graced some of the most beloved and inspirational indie games of the past decade. -
April Fools SpecialListen to the music of developer Riot Games and their perennial smash-hit League of Legends, the most-watched esports game and one of the most popular online games on the planet. -
Fund Drive SpecialWhat do video games and public radio have in common? Something that NWPB relies on to keep shows like this on the air: the support of an enthusiastic community!
