Episode #425 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of May 2026 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 87!
Back to normal this month with 14 tracks for your listening pleasure. We're covering a wide variety of moods and genres with this one, so there's sure to be something for everyone. Vocal tracks, slow gorgeous pieces, new releases, Nintendo charm, Mega Man excellence, it's all here. Strap in and enjoy!
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
- Fuse Man Stage Theme from Mega Man 11 [Marika Suzuki, 2018]
- Firstborn from Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred [Ted Reedy feat. Asja Kadric & Uyanga Bold, 2026]
- Chasing the Koopalings 1 from Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park [Shiho Fujii & Yuka Usui, 2026]
- Dead Air from Directive 8020 [Blood Red Shoes, 2026]
- Main Theme from Elementallis [Raúl Sangonzalo, 2026]
- Rogentia Volcano from Elementallis [Raúl Sangonzalo, 2026]
- Aether Temple from Elementallis [Raúl Sangonzalo, 2026]
- Scud from The Need for Speed Special Edition [Saki Kaskas, 1996]
- Friends from Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure [Wataru Ishibashi feat. Ayako Shibazaki, 2004]
- The Penguin from LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight [Simon Withenshaw, 2026]
- Station Core from A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda [Hyperduck, 2010]
- Roller Mobster from Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number [Carpenter Brut, 2015]
- Eryth Sea -Night- from Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition [Manami Kiyota, 2020]
- First Light from 007: First Light [David Arnold feat. Lana Del Rey, 2026]
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15 hours ago
.. and thanks for the shout-out. I did not know that about SCUD, so thank you for that extra information, too. That’s how you guys do it.
17 hours ago
You guys always seem to come through at the right times, and today is another cluster job at the Boston Store. So in I go, with these rocking tunes in my ears, pushing me to be the best I can be. Let’s go, gentlemen! 💪