BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

Spotlight: Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Episode #397 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle have an in-depth spotlight on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the highly anticipated follow-up to Pokémon Legends: Arceus and the first major Pokémon title released for the Nintendo Switch 2.
We'll be diving deep into the world of Lumiose City to discuss gameplay, world design, new mechanics, story elements, and overall presentation. Of course, the duo still takes time to highlight select pieces from the game’s energetic and atmospheric soundtrack, exploring how the music enhances the urban mystery and evolving tone of this new chapter in the Pokémon series.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Lumiose City -Vert District- from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Battle -Trainer- from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Battle Zone from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Hotel Z from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Team MZ from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Pokémon Center from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Wild Zone from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Battle -Rank Match- from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Detective Emma from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Quasartico Inc. from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Battle -Canari- from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Battle -Urbain/Taunie- from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
AZ and the Ultimate Weapon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
Staff Roll -Kiseki- from Pokémon Legends: Z-A [Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Hiromitsu Maeba, Carlos Eiene, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Takahiro Eguchi, Hitomi Sato & Shota Kageyama, 2025]
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BGMania B-Sides: 10,000 Bullets

BGMania B-Sides #35 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth dives into the stylish and cinematic world of 10,000 Bullets, the PlayStation 2 action game developed by Blue Moon Studio and directed by Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of Suikoden.
This overlooked game blends noir storytelling with intense, slow-motion gunplay, elevated by its exceptional soundtrack from legendary composers Yasunori Mitsuda and Miki Higashino. The music seamlessly fuses jazz, electronic, and orchestral styles to create an atmosphere that’s as moody and dramatic as the game’s world of assassins and fate.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Opening Theme from 10,000 Bullets [Yasunori Mitsuda, 2005]
The Maximum High Speed from 10,000 Bullets [Miki Higashino, 2005]
Cool Sky from 10,000 Bullets [Yasunori Mitsuda, 2005]
Joni Scott Club from 10,000 Bullets [Miki Higashino, 2005]
Red Shot from 10,000 Bullets [Miki Higashino, 2005]
Hit Man from 10,000 Bullets [Yasunori Mitsuda, 2005]
Junk! Junk! Junk! from 10,000 Bullets [Miki Higashino, 2005]
Asian Kung-Fu Foundation from 10,000 Bullets [Miki Higashino, 2005]
Blue Moon from 10,000 Bullets [Yasunori Mitsuda, 2005]
Lullaby from 10,000 Bullets [Miki Higashino & Akira Ishii feat. Kaoru Yuki, 2005]
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Tutorial Themes

Episode #396 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth explore the often-overlooked art of tutorial music... those crucial first moments where composers must welcome players into new worlds while teaching fundamental mechanics without becoming distracting.
From emotional orchestral awakenings to high-energy training facilities, we examine how the best tutorial tracks strike that delicate balance between being memorable enough to engage players and unobtrusive enough to let learning take center stage, ultimately setting the tone for entire gaming experiences while feeling distinctly introductory.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Nascence from Journey [Austin Wintory, 2012]
Training Stage from Super Street Fighter IV [Hideyuki Fukasawa, 2010]
Tombtorial -Tutorial- from Crypt of the NecroDancer [Danny Baranowsky, 2015]
Training from Perfect Dark [Grant Kirkhope, 2000]
Tutorial from Freedom Planet 2 [Leilani Wilson, 2022]
Artisans Home from Spyro Reignited Trilogy [Stewart Copeland, 2018]
Tutorial Theme from New Pokémon Snap [Hiroki Hashimoto, 2021]
Door into Summer from Knuckles Chaotix [Junko Shiratsu & Mariko Nanba, 1995]
Training Menu from Wii Fit U [Takayuki Kobara, Toru Minegishi, Manaka Kataoka, Shiho Fujii & Asuka Hayazaki, 2013]
Explanations from Kirby's Return to Dream Land [Hirokazu Ando & Jun Ishikawa, 2011]
Gateway Galaxy from Super Mario Galaxy [Mahito Yokota, 2007]
Tutorial Theme from Code Vein [Go Shiina, 2019]
The Test from Rollerdrome [Electric Dragon, 2022]
Training from Star Fox [Hajime Hirasawa, 1993]
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Radio Hour, Volume 80

Episode #395 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of October 2025 with our biggest Halloween celebration to date in Radio Hour, Volume 80!
This spooky special is packed with terrifying tracks and bonus surprises lurking in the shadows. From cosmic horror and haunted mansions to crushing boss battles and chiptune nightmares, there's a little bit of everything in here. Happy Halloween!
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Ending Part 3 from Monster Party [Masaki Hashimoto & T. Mikumo, 1989]
Main Theme from Little Nightmares III [Tobias Lilja & Hugo Long, 2025]
Haunt from River City Girls 2 [Megan McDuffee, 2022]
Hallow Queen from Rift of the NecroDancer [Danny Baranowsky, 2025]
Dark Dragon Phantom from Ninja Gaiden 4 [Masahiro Miyauchi feat. Victor Borba, 2025]
Cosmic Necropolis -Special Space Stage- from Skeleton Boomerang [DimWiddy, 2017]
Another World from Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation [Koichi Sugiyama, 2010]
Desecrated Temple & Ending Theme from Gauntlet Legends [Barry Leitch, Pablo Buitrago & John Paul, 1999]
Pumpkin Zone from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins [Kazumi Totaka, 1992]
The Underking from Absolum [Mick Gordon, 2025]
Morta Mima from Absolum [Yuka Kitamura, 2025]
The Cosmic Beast from Absolum [Motoi Sakuraba, 2025]
Mouth of Madness from Absolum [Gareth Coker, 2025]
Giygas Intro from Earthbound [Keiichi Suzuki & Hirokazu Tanaka, 1994]
Old Chateau from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl [Go Ichinose, 2007]
Panic Attack from Ascend [Ryan Steel, 2025]
Kyle from Dying Light: The Beast [Olivier Deriviere feat. Michael Lusk, 2025]
Rainy Halloween from Scarlet Moon Halloween Volume IV [Soyo Oka, 2025]
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Spotlight: Ghost of Yotei

Bonus Episode #56 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Kyle dive deep into Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch’s chilling follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima. Set amid the wilderness of Ezo, this cinematic action-adventure blends folklore, myth, and breathtaking visuals into one of the year’s most atmospheric experiences. The guys share their impressions of how the game feels to play right from the opening hours, covering its sound design, pacing, and artistic direction while discussing how the world and mood are established.
From there, the conversation moves into combat flow, exploration, progression, and how alive the world feels as you climb the shadowed slopes of Mount Yotei. We wrap up with thoughts on the soundtrack’s tone and speculate about what might come next for the Ghost series. This is a laid-back, spoiler-light discussion for anyone curious about how Yotei builds on the legacy of Tsushima while forging a spirit all its own.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Ghost of Yotei from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
The Yotei Six from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
Atsu's Theme from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa feat. Clare Uchima, 2025]
Oyuki's Theme from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
The Way of the Shamisen from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
Wanderer from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
Clan Matsumae from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
Mother's Song from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa feat. Clare Uchima, 2025]
Onryo from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
Upon the Wind from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
Ishikari Plain from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
The Call of Revenge from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
Shogun of the North from Ghost of Yotei [Toma Otowa, 2025]
Rei and Retribution from Ghost of Yotei [Mark De Clive-Lowe/Shinichiro Watanabe, 2025]
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Mummies

Episode #394 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth unwrap the bandaged mysteries of mummy-themed music from across gaming history. From tragic cursed souls seeking companionship to ancient guardians protecting their tombs, this episode explores how composers balance Middle Eastern instrumentation, horror atmospheres, and adventure energy to bring these undead creatures to musical life.
This spooky October episode showcases the incredible versatility of mummy representation in video game music, featuring everything from playful puzzle themes and gothic platformer soundtracks to emotionally devastating character ballads and epic orchestral arrangements.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Cursed Mummy Battle from Grabbed by the Ghoulies [Grant Kirkhope, 2003]
Loading Screen / Main Menu from Mummy Maze Deluxe [Hannu Salonen, 2002]
Chapters 8 & 12 from The Mummy [Junko Karashima, 2000]
Transylvania Theme from DuckTales [Hiroshige Tonomura, 1989]
Bat Mummy from Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy [Steve Duckworth, 2003]
Jack Theme from Power Stone [Tetsuya Shibata, 1999]
Sandstorm -Kan-Ra's Theme- from Killer Instinct, Season 2 [Mick Gordon, 2014]
Mummyfucker from Catacomb Snatch [anosou, 2012]
Mausoleum -Master Mummy's Stage- from ARMS [Atsuko Asahi & Yasuaki Iwata, 2017]
Cryptometrics from The Mummy Demastered [Gavin Allen, 2017]
Level 2 from Decap Attack [Fumito Tamayama, 1991]
The Curse of the Sad Mummy -Amumu- from League of Legends [Christian Linke, 2009]
The Mummy from Pumpkin Jack [Yohan Jager, 2020]
Pyramid -Marahna- from ActRaiser Renaissance [Yuzo Koshiro, 2021]
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BGMania B-Sides: Mago

BGMania B-Sides #34 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the enchanting and mystical soundtrack of Mago, an indie adventure following a sorcerer's magical journey.
Perfect for our spooky October series, the atmospheric score captures the arcane and mysterious world of sorcery, featuring a captivating collection of tracks that blend folk-inspired melodies with otherworldly orchestration. Composed by Evan Goertzen (NoteBlock), the music evokes the mystical arts and supernatural wonder at the heart of this magical tale.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
For We Are Questbound! -Title Theme- from Mago [Evan Goertzen, 2022]
Crimson Bird -World 4 Overworld- from Mago [Evan Goertzen, 2022]
Fly, Dragon! Fly! -Baby Dragon Stage- from Mago [Evan Goertzen, 2022]
Dragon Fight -Gourmet Battle 1- from Mago [Evan Goertzen, 2022]
One Small Step for Mage -World 5 Overworld- from Mago [Evan Goertzen, 2022]
Miniboss Blitz -Capytower Boss Rush- from Mago [Evan Goertzen, 2022]
Your Last Supper - GOURMET II -Final Boss Battle Phase 2- from Mago [Evan Goertzen feat. Nah Tony, 2022]
Mini-game Cabin from Mago [Evan Goertzen, 2022]
A Dark Tale of Terror -Secret Boss Battle- from Mago [Evan Goertzen, 2022]
Time to Go Home -Credits- from Mago [Evan Goertzen feat. Ruscel Torres, Stevie Viola & TeraCMusic, 2022]
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Spiders & Insects

Episode #393 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth explore the creepy-crawly world of spiders and insects in video game music. From tragic cursed weavers to building-sized arachnid boss battles, discover how composers capture both our primal fear and fascination with arthropods through sound.
We're examining everything from mournful orchestral pieces to crushing rock guitars, exploring how music brings eight-legged horrors and buzzing nightmares to life. It's October on BGMania, and we're celebrating spooky season with some of gaming's most memorable encounters with nature's perfect predators!
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Spider Silk from Hades II [Darren Korb, 2025]
Battle With Silitha from Darksiders [Cris Velasco, 2010]
Main Theme from Last Year, Chapter 1: Afterdark [Danny Cocke, 2019]
You Never Stood a Chance from Choo-Choo Charles [Thomas Bellingham, 2022]
Hold On Tight! -Moskito- from Rayman [Rémi Gazel, 1995]
Stagnox, Armored Colossus from The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks [Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Asuka Hayazaki & Manaka Kataoka, 2009]
Oh No! WASPS!! from Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling [Tristan Alric, 2019]
Rom, The Vacuous Spider from Bloodborne [Yuka Kitamura, 2015]
Black Tiger from Resident Evil Remake [Shusaku Uchiyama, Makoto Tomozawa & Misao Senbongi, 2014]
Armogohma -First Half- from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess [Toru Minegishi, 2006]
Flight of the Zinger -Hornet Hole- from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest [David Wise, 1995]
Predator in the Dark -Nerscylla- from Monster Hunter 4 [Miwako Chinone, 2014]
Kytinn Lost Hive from Mortal Kombat 11 [Nathan Grigg, 2019]
The Horde Appears from Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair [Masafumi Takada & Jun Fukuda, 2015]
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Musical Review: Silent Hill f

Bonus Episode #55 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan re-enters the fog in Silent Hill f. After thirteen years of waiting, Silent Hill returns with a bold new entry that trades American decay for 1960s rural Japan. In this comprehensive review, we delve into Silent Hill f, exploring how developer NeoBards Entertainment and writer Ryukishi07 have reimagined the legendary horror franchise. From the fog-shrouded streets of Ebisugaoka to the nightmarish Otherworld shrine complex, we examine every aspect of protagonist Hinako Shimizu's harrowing journey through psychological terror, toxic relationships, and unwanted transformation.
This episode features an extensive breakdown of the game's stunning soundtrack, composed by Silent Hill veteran Akira Yamaoka alongside Kensuke Inage, Dai, and Xaki. We discuss how Yamaoka infuses his signature industrial sound with Japanese essence, and how Inage corrupts traditional gagaku court music into something nightmarish. We also cover the game's atmospheric presentation, melee-focused combat system, cultural symbolism, technical performance on PC, and whether this risky departure from series tradition successfully captures what makes Silent Hill special.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Dizziness Drawn to a Faint Flame from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
A Murmur from Dim Lips from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
Wandering in the Sorrow of Days Gone By -Mayoi Uta- from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
A Night Stained by Phantom Flowers from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
An Alluring Bond Descending into Shadows from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
Gloomy from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025]
The Wet Garden, Corridors of Darkness from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025]
Yearning Veiled in Crimson Robes from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
Mayoi Uta from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
TSUKIYONOINERIME from Silent Hill f [xaki, 2025]
Shichibi no Tasogare from Silent Hill f [dai, 2025]
Hougejaku from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025]
The Bird's Lament from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025]
Native f from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025]
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Mad Scientists

Episode #392 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth continue the spooky month with one of gaming's most iconic archetypes, Mad Scientists! From whimsical inventors tinkering with impossible contraptions to sinister masterminds conducting horrific experiments, video game music has captured the full spectrum of scientific obsession gone too far.
We'll journey through laboratories both benign and terrifying, examining how composers balance intelligence with insanity, precision with chaos, and brilliance with moral bankruptcy. Prepare for bubbling potions, sparking machinery, and the cold, sterile atmosphere of corporate experimentation!
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Gyro's Hidden Stage from DuckTales Remastered [Jake Kaufman, 2013]
The Mad Scientist -Cranky’s Theme- from Donkey Kong 64 [Grant Kirkhope, 1999]
Battle VS Mad Scientist from LunarLux [Vanilluxe Pavilion, 2023]
Mad Scientist's Lab from Toxic Grind [Peter Reardon, 2002]
Dr. Neo Cortex from Crash Bandicoot [Josh Mancell, 1996]
Wily Machine from Mega Man 9 [Yu Shimoda, 2008]
E.G.G.M.A.N. from Sonic Adventure 2 [Jun Senoue feat. Paul Shortino, 2001]
Science vs Madness from Tesla Force [Sotiris Kremmydas, 2020]
Dr. Finkelstein's Song from The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge [Kengo Hagiwara & Masaya Tsunemoto feat. Jess Harnell & Chris Sarandon, 2004]
Mylon - Launch Site from Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal [David Bergeaud, 2004]
Dr. Doofenshmirtz Battle from Phineas and Ferb [Tomoyoshi Sato, 2009]
Edison Family / Tentacle Theme from Maniac Mansion [George Sanger, 1988]
E. Gadd's Theme from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon [Chad York, Darren Radtke & Mike Peacock, 2013]
Mad Scientist Dr. Cranken from Viewtiful Joe 2 [Sayaka Morita & Masami Ueda, 2004]
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