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Castlevania: Ledger Lines – PA12

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There’s nothing better than kicking off the new year with Castlevania and in this episode we’re running through an excellent addition to the series called Castlevania: Bloodlines for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive released in 1994 by Konami. This game wasn’t originally part of the series’ timeline (meant as an side-story) but later on after the timeline was leaked Bloodlines secured its place in the official Castlevania chronology. (official timeline at Konami) (unofficial wikia translation)

Like its predecessors, Bloodlines has an phenomenal soundtrack that mixes the same haunting Baroque-inspired music with a touch of neo-classical rock.

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Expansion Pack – PA11

We’re taking a side-step from our normal format today with a new segment to supplement our normal bi-weekly show. Pixelated Audio Expansion Pack is kind of like a random mix of stuff we’ve either recently discovered or some music from games that may not fit into a specific show (at least any time soon). They’ll be a bit shorter and fall into the slots between the off-weeks but we figured this one can start us out. Hope you dig it.
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20 Years of Sony PlayStation

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In Japan on December 3, 1994 Sony entered the console war with the Sony Playstation (or PS1 or PSX). North America and Europe got there look at the console in September of 1995 while it competed against the Sega Saturn and the Nintendo 64.

The Sony Playstation did so well that it became the first video game console to sell 100 million units and it did this in a 9 year and 6 month time span after launch. The system itself was in production until 2004.

The games were so popular that Sony continued to manufacture PS1 games until March of 2006 (less than one year before the launch of the PS3…thats right I said PS3). Remember this is the system that brought us Final Fantasy VII VII, IX, Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Resident Evil 1 and 2, Chrono Cross,Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee, Tenchu, Star Ocean, Suiikoden II, Wild Arms, Syphon Filter 1 and 2, Vagrant Story, Parasite Eve…should I go on? Ok Xenogears, Chrono Trigger, Spryo series, Grandia, Tomb Raider 2, Grand Turismo 2….and much more!

Happy Birthday PS1, oh how you’ve grown.

Batman: Joker’s Jukebox – PA10

Batman has been an incorruptible symbol for Gotham and remains unwavering in his war against crime for the last 75 years. Since his creation by Bob Kane and and Bill Finger for Detective Comics #27 in 1939, Bruce Wayne’s alter ego Batman has been fighting to free his once great city from greed, corruption and terror.

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20 Years of Sega Saturn

November 22, 1994 the Sega Saturn launched in Japan with 5 games; Mahjong Goku Tenjiku, Myst, TAMA, Virtua Fighter and Wan Chai Connection.

On May 11th of the following year North America got its taste of the Saturn launching with Astal, Daytona USA, The Mansion of Hidden Souls, Panzer Dragoon, Virtual Hydlide.

Europe had to wait a little longer, July 8th and only had 3 games at launch; Clockwork Knight, Daytona USA and Virtua Fighter.

All in the system sold over 9.5 million units and had a 6 year lifespan in Japan but unfortunately only a 3 year lifespan in North America from 1995-1998.

The Outfoxies – PA09

Once in a while a great arcade title is overlooked by the game industry and gamers alike. A game that if you played you would love but the problem is that its no where to be found. Namco’s The Outfoxies unfortunately is such a title. It has everything going for it though… great characters, unique fighting mechanics and large interactive levels. However, few have heard of it and even fewer have played it.

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