On episode three of Sound in Action, the theme is Modern Retro. But what does that mean? Honestly, it varies a bit from song to song. But essentially you’ll hear music that was made recently that, on some level, is inspired by the past.

What’s that? A Mega Man Battle & Chase remix? Talk about synergy! There’s plenty of interesting selections here from Eschatos to Mega Man 10. Get downloadin’!

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This episode features:

1. Katamari on the Swing from Katamari Forever Buy
2. Survive from Eschatos Buy
3. Leave the Past Behind from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Buy
4. Close to the End from Rockman 10 Image Album Buy
5. Kaze Yo Tsutaete from Chiptuned Rockman Buy
6. SaGa 2 Hihou Densetsu Medley from SQ Chips Buy
7. Is it Admiration for Overlord Laharl? from Disgaea 2 Buy
8. A Crimson Rose and a Gin Tonic from Katamari Forever Buy

On this, the second episode of I Am Error, Wes is unable to make it to the festivities. Fortunately, he is there in spirit. By that I mean we may have played sound clips of him from other podcasts.

This time on the show, Jonah takes up hosting duties in Wes‘s absence and is joined by his faithful co-host Dan Diemer. We are also joined by special guest stars Adam Anania and Jesse Gregory from The Mega Man Network. You may have connected the dots and realized that Adam and Jesse are the same Adam and Jesse from this very site, but that doesn’t change the fact that they are some of the biggest Mega Man fans around. This has given them great insight into this episode’s topic, “The Blue Bomber’s Bombs”.

Staying clear of the traditional games Mega Man has starred in leads us to explore some of his more interesting excursions into video gaming’s pantheon. First, we talk about Mega Man Soccer, or is it Mega Man’s Soccer? The title screen and the box art can’t agree on which version is correct. We then move on to an interesting take on the Kart Racer, Mega Man Battle and Chase. After all, as a famous game once said, “I wish you a good luck.”

Moving on, it’s the Dragon’s Liar-tastic Super Adventure Rockman, followed by one of the more offbeat entries, the Japan only Wily and Light no Rockboard – That’s Paradise. Just how like Monopoly is it really?

We also discuss feedback from both twitter and readers from The Mega Man Network.

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Intro Song: “Korobeiniki (Traditional Russian Folk Song)” by Ozma BUY THE ALBUM

Outro Song: “Cyborg” by The Phenomenauts BUY THE ALBUM

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Welcome to our one-hundred and fiftieth episode! This should probably be some sort of milestone, but instead we carry on and talk about video games as per usual. This week we are joined by Mike Bachmann, host of Fistful of Pixels and generally known as a decent sort of fellow.

Topics include Dustforce, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Resident Evil: Revelations, Hero Academy and Recettear: An Item Shops Tale.

Mid Song: “Elvish Piper Academy” by Lifeformed from the Dustforce soundtrack – BUY THE ALBUM

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On the second episode of Sound in Action, I take a moment to examine the modern JRPG. This includes games that have been recently released as well as a few that haven’t yet made it to North America (and some that might never make it). This episode features a mix of in-game music and official arrangements. You’ll also hear me gush a bit about the wonderful Xenoblade soundtrack among others.

You might notice I used better recording equipment this time around so the quality should be substantially better than the first episode. I want to thank everybody who’s given me feedback in comments, tweets, Facebook, and Skype. It means a lot. It was also one of the main motivators for making the show biweekly instead of monthly. That’s right! Your feedback has already come directly into play in the show’s fate. Please keep the feedback coming so I can keep striving to improve the show.

As always, you’ll find the full track list with purchase links at the bottom of the post.

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This episode features:

1) Confrontation with the Enemy from Xenoblade Chronicles Buy
2) The Machinist Kingdom from Piano Arrange: Radiant Historia Buy
3) Run from Final Fantasy XIII-2 Buy
4) Toberu mono (Instrumental Version) from The Last Story Buy
5) Theme of Valkyria Guitar Ver. from Valkyria Chronicles 3 Buy
6) To the Decisive Battle from Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Buy
7) Battle – Silent Fighting from Final Fantasy Type-0 Buy

It’s time for some “real talk”.

We here at WingDamage strive to bring you fun and original content about video games. It’s our favorite thing to blather on about. But there comes a time when you realize that life has gotten significantly busier for you, and your hobbies need to be pushed to the back burner.

That said, we want to continue to record and post new episodes or Barrel Roll, but to continue to do so we have changed a few things. First, it’s a little bit more on the casual/conversational side. We are going to pick a couple topics and see where they take us. This means there may be some tangents. Second, we are going bi-weekly, at least for the time being. The good news is Jesse is also going to attempt to make “Sound In Action” bi-weekly, so you’ll still be getting a new podcast every week. We are also working on the next episode of “I Am Error“, so we got that going on too.

So download the show, enjoy, and leave any and all feedback in the comments below.

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A new year, a new… podcast?!

Don’t worry, the “Barrel Roll!” podcast isn’t going away any time soon despite its absence this week. In the meantime, “Sound in Action” discusses the aspect of games that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the music. As your host, I’ll take you through a selection of songs in each episode and talk about why I feel each song and soundtrack is notable. I don’t claim to have the ultimate musical knowledge, but I have been an avid listener of game soundtracks for over two decades and have been remixing game music for many years. Think of it less as a critique and more of a celebration of an often ignored subject.

That said, I need your feedback! Please have a listen and tell me what you liked and what you didn’t. This show is still in the idea phase and I want to make sure there is enough interest in it to continue producing it.

On this first episode, I take a look at six of my favorite soundtracks from last year. You can find links on where to purchase these soundtracks at the bottom of the post.

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1) Sanguine Nightmare from Bloodrayne Betrayal Download
2) Icarus – Main Theme from Deus Ex: Human Revolution Buy
3) Stalmaster Battle from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword No Official OST
4) Shall Defend from Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Buy
5) The Mancer’s Dilemma from Bastion Buy
6) Music World – Classic from Rayman Origins Buy UK CE Game w/ Soundtrack

This week on the show, Adam Anania returns to tell us all the games he has been playing. It isn’t really a game so much as a way to send Jesse disturbing images. It’s better known as Swapnote. Jonah tried to get into the Sega CD entry in the Sonic series, Sonic CD, on the iPhone, and to give himself something other than Star Wars: The Old Republic to talk about, he also played a few rounds of Orcs Must Die!

Meanwhile, Jesse actually played some games, which include the excellent Rayman Origins and a flash game that is almost exactly like Mega Man, but not quite. It’s called Rokko Chan and it stars a “female” robot fighting several bosses whose names happen to end in “Man”. We also pick the winner of our Bad Dudes “Metroid 25th Anniversary Album” giveaway.

It’s a shorter show this week thanks to all of the end of the year goings on, but we still had a good time talking video games. So give it a download and a listen, and enjoy our one-hundred and forty-eighth episode, “Sandopolis”.

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This week on the show, Jonah is shocked to his very core when Jesse not only tried an MMO, but actually enjoyed it! That’s right, we are talking about Star Wars: The Old Republic, just like every other show out there.

But don’t worry, we diversify. We aren’t content being stuck in some intergalactic rut. No, my friends, we also take a look at Mighty Switch Force. Oh, other shows mentioned that one as well? What about Mega Man X for iOS? Adam’s got your back. You want a little Monster Tale action for the DS players out there? We got that, too. Jonah and Adam have also been playing the 3DS eShop exclusive Pushmo and think you should probably go buy it.

Not to be outdone talking digital content, Jesse has a special Game Music Roundup section of the show where he talks about the Mighty Switch Force OST from Virt, “Super Meat Boy: Choice Piano Cuts“, “Wild Arms: Armed and Dangerous” and the new release from Bad Dudes, “Metroid Arrange 25th Anniversary Album“. There is a lot of awesome stuff you should be checking out and the breakdown of why is here on this, the Barrel Roll podshow. It’s episode one-hundred and forty-seven, “I’m Just So Tired of All These Star Wars”.

Middle Song – “DiggiDis – Spikes are Everywhere [Super Metroid - Brinstar - Red Soil Wetland Area]”

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This week on the show, Jonah and Jesse are joined by Mike Bachmann of “A Fistful of Pixels” fame. It’s a rollicking good time filled with unicorns, laser swords and doughnuts. In our “What We’ve Been Playing” segment, Jonah has had The Old Republic sink its claws deep inside his tender flesh with its early access program. He did break away long enough to give Ghost Trick a try, but only just.

Jesse gives us an in-depth look at Nano Assault and a quick rundown of all the GBA games that were released as part of the 3DS ambassador program. Mike only plays the latest of jams, like Animal Crossing City Folk and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. If you were looking for tips on how to get mad stacks of bells by becoming a fruit farmer, look no further.

At the break, Jesse shares his latest song, “WHICH ONE DO I SHOOT?!“, created for the latest sleep crushing remix gauntlet he is participating in. We also talk Pokemon crossovers and cool things Japan gets that we don’t. All this and more on Barrel Roll #146, “Doughnut Drake and the Golden Corral”.

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We’ve finally decided to throw in the towel and become a full on tabloid rag. Think of all the awesome hits we could pull in with sensationalist headlines like “Nintendo is Over!”, “Miyamoto Quits All Games!”, and “Video Games Kills Kittens!”. We would be rolling in the fat stacks of cash. But alas, we were too busy playing video games to sensationalize headlines about them.

This week on the show, Jonah and Jesse and joined by Rockin’ Android’s own Adam Milecki for some in-depth talk of Demon’s Souls and why Adam is so addicted to it. Jonah has been playing baby games, specifically Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure on both the PS3 and 3DS. Jesse gives us an look into what makes Mario Kart 7 a worthwhile entry in the series and to your 3DS library. Jonah and Adam talk about Blocks that Matter and what it is that matters about them. Adam has also given Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony a try and gives us his thoughts.

There wasn’t much of note hitting shelves this week, so we delve right into the news to talk about what Miyamoto’s recent announcement regarding his position at Nintendo could potentially mean, Capcom getting into the doujin localization market, The Old Republic early access, and much more. All of this plus more sensationalist journalism than you can wave a batboy at on Barrel Roll #145, “Sensationalist Journalism”.

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