BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

Green Hill Zone Forever

Episode #415 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth return to one of gaming’s most iconic starting points with Green Hill Zone Forever, celebrating the music of the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog area. Bright skies, checkerboard hills, and that unmistakable sense of speed... Green Hill Zone isn’t just a level, it’s a feeling, and its music has carried that energy across decades of Sonic history.
From the original Masato Nakamura composition to its countless arrangements, reinterpretations, and spiritual successors, this episode dives into how one theme became a cornerstone of video game music. Expect a journey through a familiar melody, some fresh takes, and at least one deep cut that captures the momentum, optimism, and timeless cool that define Sonic at his best.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Green Hill Zone from Sonic The Hedgehog [Masato Nakamura, 1991]
Green Hill Zone -8-bit- from Sonic The Hedgehog [Masato Nakamura/Yuzo Koshiro, 1991]
Main BGM from Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car [Masato Nakamura, 1991]
Green Hill Zone from Sonic Adventure 2 [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2001]
Green Hill from Sonic Battle [Masato Nakamura/Kenichi Tokoi, 2003]
Sunset Hill Act 1 from Sonic Advance 3 [Masato Nakamura/Kenichi Tokoi, 2004]
Green Hill -Modern- from Sonic Generations [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2011]
Beyond The Speed Of from Sonic Runners [Tomoya Ohtani, 2015]
Green Hill Zone from LEGO Dimensions [Masato Nakamura/Rob Westwood & Ian Livingstone, 2015]
Green Hill Zone Act 2 from Sonic Mania [Masato Nakamura/Tee Lopes, 2017]
Green Hill from Sonic Forces: Speed Battle [Unknown, 2017]
Green Hill Zone from Sonic Origins [Masato Nakamura/Jun Senoue, 2022]
Cyberspace 1-1 -Database- from Sonic Frontiers [Tomoya Ohtani feat. YURI, 2022]
Green Hill from Sonic Rumble [Kenichi Tokoi, Satoshi Oike & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, 2025]
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Musical Review: Scott Pilgrim EX

Bonus Episode #65 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews Scott Pilgrim EX, the brand-new beat 'em up from Tribute Games that dropped on March 3, 2026 across PC and consoles. An unofficial sequel positioned after the events of the Netflix animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the game features an original story co-written by franchise creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and sends Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, and a roster of reformed former rivals through a fractured, gang-overrun Toronto to rescue the kidnapped members of Sex Bob-Omb.
This Musical Review covers the full experience, from the open-world Toronto structure and quest-based progression, to the seven-character roster, badge and accessory system, and boss encounters that range from creative to punishing. We also weigh in on the pixel art presentation, the game's story ambitions, and where the open-world design helps and where it gets in its own way. And of course, we dedicate a full segment to Anamanaguchi's sprawling 71-track original soundtrack, a chiptune-infused, garage rock-tinged return to one of gaming's most beloved musical universes.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
One More Summer from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Shopping District from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Downtown T.O. from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Ice Age from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
King of the Rails from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
VPD HQ from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Casa Vania from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Demon Boss from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
The Wasteland from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
United by Fate from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Phantom Twin from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
The Train from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Baby G from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
Epilogue 20XX from Scott Pilgrim EX [Anamanaguchi, 2026]
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Spotlight: Resident Evil Requiem

Episode #414 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and returning special guest Kyle step into the Care Center to have an in-depth discussion and review analysis on the recently released Resident Evil Requiem. The latest game in this crazy successful series from Capcom, Requiem explores the story of newcomer Grace Ashcroft and the returning Leon Kennedy as they become entangled in a new investigation connected to mysterious deaths among survivors of the Raccoon City incident years prior.
During the episode, the guys break down the game in full and offer up their thoughts and opinions on the setting, narrative, characters, soundtrack, and so much more. At the end, they attempt to rank the game up against the previous entries as best as possible, while also providing an official review score. Join us for a spooky and tense fun time, and in the words of longtime non-listener and Discord veteran Sev.. you too can play this game!
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Foreboding from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026]
Night Haze from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026]
Recurring Nightmare from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026]
Deadly Encounter from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato & Masahiro Ohki, 2026]
Burst Their Heads from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026]
Baptism by Blood from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026]
Tangled Web from Resident Evil Requiem [Snakes of Russia, 2026]
Indomitable from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato & Masahiro Ohki, 2026]
Over Capacity from Resident Evil Requiem [Masahiro Ohki, 2026]
Memories from Resident Evil Requiem [Masami Ueda, 2026]
Night Terrors from Resident Evil Requiem [Shigeyuki Kameda, 2026]
Contact from Resident Evil Requiem [Snakes of Russia, 2026]
Ambition from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato, 2026]
Through the Darkness from Resident Evil Requiem [Nao Sato feat. Colin & Caroline, 2026]
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BGMania B-Sides: Embers of Mana

BGMania B-Sides #43 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores Embers of Mana, a newly released ROM hack of Final Fantasy Adventure created by friend of the show and longtime listener OK Impala. Built on the bones of the classic Game Boy action RPG that helped launch the Mana series, Embers of Mana reimagines the experience with fresh ideas, clever design twists, and a renewed appreciation for the world that started it all.
This B-Side also features an interview with OK Impala about his experience with Final Fantasy Adventures and creating Embers of Mana. Go show him and this ROM hack some love at the following locations:
Embers of Mana Release Trailer - https://youtu.be/X5_FO9Yny1c?si=NZkOPt6RT52UEbth
OK Impala's Website - https://okimpala.net/
BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/okimpala.bsky.social
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@okimpala
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Beautiful Day (based on Peaceful Village from Dual Orb 2) from Embers of Mana [Nobuyuki Hara & Yu Yoshida/OK Impala, 1994/2026]
Into the Waterfall (based on Into the Thick of It from Secret of Mana) from Embers of Mana [Hiroki Kikuta/OK Impala, 1993/2026]
Watch Out! (based on Valestein Castle from Ys III: Wanderers from Ys) from Embers of Mana [Mieko Ishikawa, 1989/2026]
Frozen Statues from Embers of Mana [endlessrepeat, 2026]
Land of the Lost (based on Love So Alike from the movie Tristan & Isolde) from Embers of Mana [Anne Dudley/OK Impala, 2006/2026]
What the Forest Hides from Embers of Mana [endlessrepeat, 2026]
Embers of Mana (based on Fear of the Heavens from Secret of Mana) from Embers of Mana [Hiroki Kikuta/OK Impala, 1993/2026]
City of the Past (based on Alistia - Lapatia Village from Rogue Galaxy) from Embers of Mana [Tomohito Nishiura/OK Impala, 2007/2026]
Eternal Forest (based on Lascarde Skywalk from Arc Rise Fantasia) from Embers of Mana [Yasunori Mitsuda/OK Impala, 2010/2026]
Saving the World (based on Save the World from Final Fantasy Legend II) from Embers of Mana [Nobuo Uematsu/OK Impala, 1991/2026]
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Composer Appreciation: Inon Zur

Episode #413 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth celebrate one of the most quietly essential careers in the history of video game music with a Composer Appreciation spotlight on Inon Zur. Born in Israel and classically trained from an early age, Zur initially built his career in film and television before being persuaded to score his first game... and never looked back. Over the decades that followed, he became the defining voice behind some of the most beloved franchises in gaming, crafting music that consistently prioritizes emotional honesty over spectacle.
We explore the remarkable range Zur brings to every project, from intimate character themes and sweeping fantasy epics to militaristic tension and sci-fi wonder. A three-time award winner, a Recording Academy inductee, and a composer whose main theme for a major 2023 release reportedly went through twenty-nine versions before it was right, Zur is an artist who has never stopped pushing. This episode is a proper tribute to a man whose fingerprints are all over the medium we love.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Main Theme from SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs [Inon Zur, 2003]
Amkethran from Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition [Inon Zur, 2013]
The Severed Hand from Icewind Dale II [Inon Zur, 2002]
Imperial Guard Theme from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Winter Assault [Inon Zur, 2005]
The Brotherhood of Cluny from Crusader Kings [Inon Zur, 2003]
Rogue Heart from Dragon Age II [Inon Zur feat. Aubrey Ashburn, 2011]
Jump It Up from Run Like Hell [Inon Zur, 2002]
Into the Starfield from Starfield [Inon Zur, 2023]
The Path of Destiny from Sword Coast Legends [Inon Zur feat. Aeralie Brighton & Mimi Page, 2015]
First Light from Crysis [Inon Zur, 2007]
Vampire's Teeth from Twisted Metal: Head-On [Inon Zur, 2005]
Kate Theme from Syberia 3 [Inon Zur feat. Aeralie Brighton, 2017]
Gorowyn from EverQuest: Ring of Scale [Inon Zur, 2017]
Suburbs of Edo from Rise of the Ronin [Inon Zur, 2024]
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Musical Review: God of War: Sons of Sparta

Bonus Episode #64 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews God of War: Sons of Sparta, the surprise same-day release from Sony's February 2026 State of Play, a 2D Metroidvania prequel developed by Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio. Set during Kratos' youth at the Spartan Agoge, the game follows a teenage Kratos and his brother Deimos as they venture beyond Sparta's walls on a mission rooted in duty, brotherhood, and survival.
This Musical Review covers all dimensions of the experience, from the Metroidvania exploration loop, spear-and-shield combat system, and level design, to the story's emotional highs and lows, the pixel art presentation, and the technical rough edges that accumulate over the course of the campaign. We also dedicate time to Bear McCreary's remarkable original score, which blends chiptune sensibility with sweeping orchestral and choral arrangements to create one of the most distinctive soundscapes in the franchise's twenty-year history.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Sons of Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
For the Glory of Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
Sparta from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
Mount Taygetos from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
Port of Messenia from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
Ode to Olympus from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
Laconian Woods from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
The Grand Cistern from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
The Sanctuary from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
Oenus Vineyard from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
The Veiled Bog from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
The Barren Steppe from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
The Drifting Spire from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary, 2026]
Brotherhood from God of War: Sons of Sparta [Bear McCreary feat. Logic, 2026]
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Radio Hour, Volume 84

Episode #412 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of February 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 84!
Just because it's the shortest month of the year doesn't mean Radio Hour is any less packed with what you'd expect. We're going all over the place with this episode, from early PC-98 and Amiga releases, to a modern reimagining of a JRPG classic, a fan-made ROM hack being worked on by a listener of the show, and a beautiful mini-spotlight on the stellar soundtrack to the recently released Cairn!
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
BGM 1 from 7 Colors [Hayato Matsuo & Hitoshi Sakimoto, 1992]
Tula Dance from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined [Koichi Sugiyama, 2026]
Takechiyo from Nioh 3 [Akihiro Manabe, 2026]
Sea from Starsand Island [Unknown, 2026]
Bee My Honey -Honey B. Lovely Theme- from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail [Masayoshi Soken feat. Paula Kaye Gerhold, 2024]
Never to Return from Pyre [Darren Korb feat. Ashley Barrett, 2017]
Together Forever -Main Theme- from Embers of Mana [OK Impala!, Unreleased]
Only the Mountain from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger, 2026]
Part of a Whole from Cairn [The Toxic Avenger feat. Gildaa, 2026]
Stars from Cairn [Martin Stig Andersen feat. Gildaa, 2026]
Song to Listen To While Being Chased by an Injured Man Wearing a Tree Costume in a Sewer from What Lies in the Multiverse [Ronny Antares, 2022]
Pingolf -Gameplay- from UFO 50 [Eirik Suhrke, 2024]
The Way Forward from Brian the Lion [Mike Clarke & Richard Ede, 1994]
Liar from ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN [Luby Sparks, 2026]
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BGMania B-Sides: Risk of Rain 2

BGMania B-Sides #42 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth drops into Risk of Rain 2, the relentless roguelike shooter that turns isolation and chaos into an ever-escalating fight for survival. What starts as a quiet landing on an alien world quickly spirals into overwhelming waves of enemies, towering bosses, and that constant ticking pressure to move faster before the difficulty swallows you whole.
The soundtrack matches that intensity beat for beat, fusing atmospheric ambience with driving percussion, soaring guitar lines, and synth textures that feel both futuristic and strangely human. Tracks build gradually, layering rhythm and melody until they erupt into cathartic climaxes that mirror the game’s frantic momentum. It’s music that thrives on tension and release, perfectly capturing the lonely vastness of an alien planet while pushing you forward into the storm.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Risk of Rain 2 from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
Thermodynamic Equilibrium from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
Terra Pluviam from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
A Glacier Eventually Farts (And Don't You Listen to the Song of Life) from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou feat. Werner Herzog, 2020]
The Dehydration of Risk of Rain 2 from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
The Rain Formerly Known as Purple from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
The Raindrop that Fell to the Sky from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
You're Gonna Need a Bigger Ukulele from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
Petrichor V from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou feat. Costis & Stan, 2020]
Lacrimosum from Risk of Rain 2 [Chris Christodoulou, 2020]
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Blockbuster Memories

Episode #411 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to relive the magic that was brick-and-mortar rental stores.
The guys brought tracks from games that they have specific rental stories to tell, spread across the years of walking down those aisles, scanning shelves and box arts, and trying to figure out what the hell they wanted to play that weekend. Join us for some heartfelt stories, laughs, and the beauty of just being a kid during the late 80's and all throughout the 90's!
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Waiters & Cracker Eating from The Three Stooges [Gavan Anderson, 1989]
Downtown Street & Credits from Rockin' Kats [Tsukasa Masuko, 1991]
Green Planet from Bucky O'Hare [Tomoko Sumiyama, 1992]
Battle on a Mountain Peak from The King of Dragons [Yoko Shimomura, 1994]
Event Music 1 from American Gladiators [Barry Leitch, 1993]
Theme of Alexander the Grater from Saturday Night Slam Masters [Setsuo Yamamoto, 1993]
Melrode from Quest 64 [Masamichi Amano, 1998]
Title Screen from Uniracers [Colin Anderson, 1994]
Green Garden Theme from Bomberman 64 [Akifumi Tada, 1997]
Wild Canyon -Kick The Rock!- from Sonic Adventure 2 [Tomoya Ohtani feat. Hunnid-P, 2001]
Nile Adventure from Hydro Thunder [Orpheus Hanley, 1999]
Atradaitoshi from XG3: Extreme-G Racing [Stuart Duffield & Robin Stout, 2001]
BT-7274 from Titanfall 2 [Stephen Barton, 2016]
Rally the Spirit from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance [Saki Haruyama & Yuka Tsujiyoko, 2005]
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Spotlight: Lumines Arise

Bonus Episode #63 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth vibe with the incredible soundtrack to the recently released Lumines Arise. Huge thank you to Enhance Games and Hydelic for sponsoring this episode and making it possible.
Lumines Arise is a visually stunning puzzle game in the vein of Tetris Effect with top-notch presentation, visuals, and, of course, music. The guys discuss their time spent with the game over the last few weeks and break down the soundtrack with an in-depth discussion.
Do you want a digital copy of the soundtrack to Lumines Arise and Tetris Effect? The first two listeners to leave a new rating and review on Apple Podcasts and then reach out to us letting us know you did, will receive a copy of both courtesy of Enhance Games and Hydelic!
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Arise from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Krysta Youngs, 2025]
Sky Falls Down from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Luma, 2025]
Reboot from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025]
Snow Murmur from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025]
Table Conductor from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025]
Two Lost Stars from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Luma, 2025]
1999 from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025]
Run It Up from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Jamell Patten & Krysta Youngs, 2025]
Not Alone from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Sean Christopher, 2025]
Bloom Pulse from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025]
Bass Cycles from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025]
Remembrance from Lumines Arise [Takako Ishida, 2025]
Love from Lumines Arise [Hydelic, 2025]
Only Human from Lumines Arise [Hydelic feat. Krysta Youngs, 2025]
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