TMNT Tournament Tunes – PA08

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It was only a matter of time before the turtles made an appearance on this show but we thought it would be interesting to give some love to a less popular set of games. So pull out that frozen pizza you’ve been saving for a special occasion because Pixelated Audio is back in a new episode featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters. Continue reading

Halloween Beats – PA07

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We’re getting into the holiday spirit with a Halloween themed grab bag. There’s been no shortage of creepy games released over the years so when putting together our list we made sure to choose ones that span the spectrum of fun and silly to mindbogglingly bizarre. So it doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of something a little spooky or someone who likes something more disturbing…we’ve got you covered.

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Vectorman Jams – PA06

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Every publisher and developer hope for a game that has all the right elements; a game that’s a hit. BlueSky Software hit that nail on the head with their 1995 release of Vectorman for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. With creative character and world design, great gameplay and a groundbreaking soundtrack from Jon Holland, the technical achievements and gameplay have earned it a “must play” title. Listen in as we go back to the mid 90’s to explore the world with fresh eyes…and ears.

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Whistling Wild Arms – PA05

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Throw in traditional JRPG elements, some Ancient Relic Machines and a touch of the Wild West and you’ve got yourself Wild Arms for the Sony Playstation. Join us as we go through Filgaia’s story, battles, characters and, of course, the sweet music from a very talented and versatile composer, Michiko Naruke.

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Zyrinx Ecstasy – PA04

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This week we bring you music from a short-lived company with strong roots in the Amiga demo-scene called Zyrinx. Beginning on Sega’s 16bit hardware, they set out to push the limits of the Genesis and Mega Drive further than other developers had done. With their custom sound driver, incredible visual accomplishments and the launch of composer Jesper Kyd’s career, they proved the power of hard work and innovative thinking.

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