In this episode, Rick and Sal talk about the cult classic Luigi’s Mansion, their quick thoughts on Ready Player One, recently announced Spyro the Dragon: Reignited Trilogy, and other gaming news. Enjoy the Waves!
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Episode 23: Luigi’s Mansion (Nintendo GameCube & 3DS) Wii, Labo, Spyro and Sonic Mania News
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo EAD (formally R&D 4)
Release Date: GameCube NA: 11/18/2001 JP: 09/14/2001
3DS: Coming 2018
Producers: Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka
Composer: Kazumi Totaka, Shinobu Tanaka
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Intro - Artist: Dariusz Twin - Ghostie
Break #1
Break #2
Outro: Out Run - Last Wave
* All music recorded from original gaming hardware*
In this episode Rick and Sal talk about Secret of Mana, one of the greatest couch co-op games ever, finding their original childhood Super Nintendo, their reactions to the March 8th Nintendo Direct, and who they hope to see in the new Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo Switch. Enjoy the Waves!
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Episode 22: Secret of Mana/Seiken Densetsu 2, Nintendo Direct & Smash Bros Switch
Published/Developed: Square
Composer: Hiroki Kikuta
Release Date: 1993
Platform: SNES/ Super Famicom
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Intro - Into the Thick of it
Break 1
Break 2
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (MD)
* All music recorded from original gaming hardware*
On this episode, Rick and Sal break format and talk about their initial impressions of the Nintendo Switch, Zelda BOTW, Mario Odyssey, and their hopes for Nintendo's future.
EPISODE 21: Nintendo Switch, Zelda - Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey and more!
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Intro - Institute Menu - Perfect Dark (N64)
Break 1:
Break 2
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (GEN/MD)
*All music recorded from original gaming hardware*
On this episode, Rick and Sal are joined by Ricky’s wife Mel. They talk about the first time they played Crash, how unforgiving the platforming is, and compare the original and the N-sane Trilogy.
EPISODE 20: Crash Bandicoot (PS1) / N-Sane Trilogy (PS4)
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Naughty Dog
Platform: PS1
Release Date: September 1996
Composer: Josh Mancell
Intro - Main Theme/Map
Break 1
Break 2
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (MD)
* All music recorded from original gaming hardware*
On this episode, Rick and Sal are joined once again by their buddy Matt. The guys deep dive into the sewers to kick some shell and discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games on the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive. Enjoy the Waves!
Episode 19: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV : Turtles in Time (SNES) Hyperstone Heist (Sega Genesis / Mega Drive)
Publisher & Developer: Konami
Platform: Super Nintendo / Sega Genesis
Release Date: NA: August 1992/ JA: July 1992
Composer: Mutsuhiko Izumi & Kozo Nakamura
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Intro - Turtle Power (SNES)
Break 1
Big Apple 3AM (SNES)
Alleycat Blues (SNES)
Sewer Surfin’ (SNES / MD)
Prehistoric Turtlesaurus (SNES)
Break 2
Bury my Shell at Wounded Knee (SNES)
Neon Night-Riders (SNES)
Star Base - Where no Turtle Has Gone Before (MD)
Flying High (SNES)
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (MD)
*All music recorded from original gaming hardware*
In this pipe warping and goomba stomping episode Rick and Sal are joined once again by their friend Matt. They talk about the recent release of Super Mario Odyssey, the good ol' days of the N64, the impact Mario 64 had on the classic platformer and of course the music. Enjoy the Waves!
Episode 18: Super Mario 64
Publisher & Developer: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo 64
Release Date: (US) September 26, 1996
Composer: Koji Kondo
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Intro - Title Theme
Break 1
Break 2
Break 3
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave
All music recorded from original gaming hardware
In this Halloween themed episode, Rick and Sal cover one of Rick’s favorite video game franchise Castlevania: Bloodlines for the Sega Genesis/MegaDdrive. Showcasing some of the game play, mechanics, and music and hey you may hear some familiar tracks from previous installments of the series pumping through the FM sound chip. Enjoy the waves!
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Episode 17: Castlevania Bloodlines
Publisher & Developer: Konami
Platform: Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
Release Date: (US) March 17, 1994
Composer: Yamane Michiru
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Intro - Reincarnated Soul, Part 2 (Stage 1)
Break 1
Break 2
Break 3
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave
All music recorded from original gaming hardware
This month, Rick and Sal are joined in studio by their buddy Amir to discuss the SNES (Super Nintendo) classic edition. The boys touch on the long awaited release of Star Fox 2 and the SNES classic pre-order debacle. This episode also showcases some of their favorite games featured in the collection. Enjoy the Waves!
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EPISODE 16: SNES CLASSIC EDITION
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Intro - Earthbound - Title Screen
Super Mario World - World 1: Yoshi’s Island
EarthBound - Onett theme
Contra III: The Alien Wars - Neo Kobe Steel Factory (Stage 3)
Super Mario Kart - Character Select Screen
Star Fox - Corneria (Stage 1)
Star Fox 2 - Title Theme
Street Fighter - Guile Theme
Donkey Kong Country - Island Map / Mine Cart Madness
Final Fantasy III - Victory Fanfare
F-Zero - Mute City
Super Castlevania IV - Bloody Tears / The Cave theme
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island - Flower Garden
Mega Man X - Prologue theme / Zero 1 / Spark Mandrill stage
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Light World / Magic Mirror / Dark World
Super Metroid - Samus Aran Appearance Fanfare / Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
Outro - Outrun - Last Wave
All music recorded from original gaming hardware
In this Episode Rick and Sal cover the Blue Blur himself, Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. The bros discuss gameplay, music and how this SEGA mascot was brought to life. Dust off that 90's attitude and enjoy the waves!
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Episode 15: Sonic the Hedgehog
Release: 06/23/1991
Published: SEGA
Developed: Sonic Team
Programer: Yuji Naka
Composer: Masato Nakamura
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Intro - Title Screen
Break #1
Break #2
Break #3
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave
All music recorded from original gaming hardware
In this episode Rick and Sal venture out of the studio and record live at Too Many Games 2017. They walk the floor interviewing many famous gaming enthusiasts such as the Angry Video Game Nerd, the Game Chasers and My life in Gaming. The Caruso Bros find out what got their guests into video games and what are some of their favorite tracks. Enjoy the Waves!
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Episode 14: Too Many Games 2017
Intro - Blazing Lazers - Area 1 (TG16)
Outrun - Last Wave (GEN/MD)
Links to all the Guests in this episode.
YouTube Channel: Twitter:
My Life in Gaming @MyLifeInGaming
The Game Chasers @thegamechasers
The Gaming Historian @GamingHistorian
Pat the NES Punk @PatTheNESpunk
It’s that time again! Grab that monochrome pocket powerhouse and hit the road with Rick and Sal as they record remotely from the Jersey shore. The Bros cover the Nintendo classic, Kirby’s Dream Land for the Game Boy. Plug in your headphones and enjoy the waves!
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Episode 13: Kirby’s Dream Land
Developer: Hal Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
Composer: Jun Ishikawa
Platform: Game Boy
Release Date: 1992
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Intro - Title Screen
Break #1
Break #2
Break #3
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave (Sega Master System Version)
All music recorded from original gaming hardware.
In this episode Rick and Sal talk about Konami’s Rocket Knight Adventures starring the legendary opossum Sparkster on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. They reminisce on their childhood memories, how every company was trying to capitalize on the animal mascot, and of course the amazing music. Enjoy the waves!
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Episode 12: Rocket Knight Adventures
Developed and Published: Konami
Composer: Masanori Oouchi, Aki Hata and Masanori Adachi
Platform: Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive
Release Date: 1993
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Intro - Stage 1
Break #1
Break #2
Break #3
Break #4
Outro OutRun - Last Wave
All music recorded from original gaming hardware.
In this episode Rick and Sal talk about the fan favorite DuckTales. They talk about the origin of the series, break down some of the gameplay, talk about the remastered Disney Afternoon collection, and as always jam out to some tunes.
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Episode 11: Disney's Duck Tales
Platform: NES (1989)
Developed & Published: Capcom
Designers: Keiji Inafune & Tukuro Fujiwara
Composer: Hiroshige Tonomura
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Intro - Duck Tales Theme
Break #1
Break #2
Break #3
Outro - OutRun - Last Wave
All video game music recorded from original hardware
1967 Scrooge McDuck and Money
In this episode, Rick & Sal are joined by their friend Forkin to discuss the "legendary" game The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Super Nintendo. The Bros dive in to this Super Nintendo classic and highlight their favorite Zelda: A Link to the Past tracks composed by the great Koji Kondo. Enjoy the waves!
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EPISODE 10: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Platform: Super Nintendo (1991)
Developed & Published: Nintendo
Composer: Koji Kondo
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Intro
Title Theme
(Break #1)
Time of Falling Rain
Princess Zelda’s Rescue
Palace Dungeon
(Break #2)
Overworld
Kakariko Village
Cave
(Break #3)
Forest
Master sword
Hyrule Castle
(Break #4)
Dark World
Dark World Dungeon
Dark Mountain Forest
(Break #5)
Boss ~BGM~
Boss Clear Fanfare
Crystal
(Break #6)
Battle With Ganon
Triforce Chamber
Outro
OutRun - Last Wave
Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past SNES Japanese Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjpHzLYHkwA
All music recorded from original gaming hardware.
In this episode, Rick & Sal discuss Battletoads for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The brothers break down the infamous classic, as they play music from the Sega port. Also included are a few tracks from the Nintendo version, both composed by the great David Wise. Enjoy the Waves!
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EPISODE 9: BATTLETOADS
Platform: NES (1991) & Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (1993)
Developed: Rare
Published: Tradewest
Composer: David Wise
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Opening Song
Title Theme (GEN/MD)
Break #1
Ragnarok's Canyon (Level 1)
Wookie Hole (Level 2)
Pause Music (NES)
Break #2
Turbo Tunnel Part 1 (Level 3-1)
Turbo Tunnel Part 2 - Speeder Bike (NES)
Turbo Tunnel Part 2 - Speeder Bike (GEN/MD)
Arctic Caverns (Level 4)
Break #3
Surf City (Level 5)
Karnath's Lair (Level 6) (Snake Level)
Volkmire's Inferno Part 1 (Level 7-1)
Volkmire's Inferno Part 2 - Jet Turbo (Level 7-2)
Break #4
Intruder Excluder & Terra Tubes
Rat Race (Level 10)
Final Break
Clinger-Winger (Level 11)
The Revolution (Level 12)
Boss Music
Game Over
Battletoads Theme (NES)
Outro
OutRun - Last Wave
All music recorded from original gaming hardware.
In this episode Rick and Sal reach for the stars to bring back the often forgotten SEGA mascot RISTAR from obscurity. The brothers discuss RISTAR for the SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive. They also breakdown gameplay mechanics, planets/levels and like always the episode is jam packed with music! Enjoy the Waves!
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EPISODE 8: RISTAR
Platform: Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
Published and Developed: SEGA
Composer: Tomoko Sasaki
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Opening Theme
Pray!! Pray!! Play!!
Planet Flora
Planet Undertow
Planet Scorch
Planet Sonata
Planet Freon
Planet Automation
Outro
OutRun - Last Wave
All music is recorded from the original gaming hardware.
In Episode 7 Rick and Sal are joined by their very own Jedi Master Amir to discuss the music, movies and the 16 bit Super Nintendo Star Wars Trilogy. Enjoy the Waves!
Episode 7: Super Star Wars Trilogy
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Super Star Wars
Developed by LucasArts - Sculptured Software
Composer Paul Webb
Super Empire Strikes Back
Developed by LucasArts - Sculptured Software
Composer Paul Webb
Super Return of the Jedi
Published by JVC
Developed by LucasArts - Sculptured Software
Composer Paul Webb
Return of the Jedi Original Motion Picture soundtrack
Composer John Williams
EPISODE 6: NES CLASSIC EDITION
Rick and Sal are joined by their good friend Matt to talk about the release of the NES Classic Edition and how the NES introduced them to the characters, games, and music that they still enjoy today.
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Track listing from Episode 6
Ninja Gaiden
Act intro
Push Onward
Boss battle
Composed by Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta & Ichiro Nakagawa
Developed by Tecmo
Published by Tecmo
PUNCH OUT
Main Theme
Match BGM
Warming up with Doc
Composed by Koji Kondo
Published by Nintendo
Super Mario Bros
Overworld
Underworld
Castle
Super Mario Bros 2
Title Screen/ Prologue
Player Select
Overworld
Boss Battle
Super Mario Bros 3
Grass land
Over world
Athletic
Boss battle
Composed by Koji Kondo
Developed by Nintendo
Published by Nintendo
Metroid
Enter Samus
Brinstar
Composed by Hip Tanaka
Developed by Nintendo
Published by Nintendo
Kirby’s Adventure
Green Greens
Stary Sky
Composed by Hirokazu Ando & Jun Ishikawa
Developed by HAL laboratory
Published by Nintendo
MEGA MAN 2
Wood Man Stage
Boss select
Flash Man Stage
Composed by Takashi Tateishi
Published by Capcom
Developed by Capcom
Legend of Zelda
Opening Theme
Overworld Theme
Labrinth
Composed by Koji Kondo
Developed by Nintendo
Published by Nintendo
Zelda II: Adventures of Link
Overworld
Composed by Akito Nakatsuka
Developed by Nintendo
Published by Nintendo
Outrun
Composed by Yuji Naka
Developed and Published by SEGA
(SEGA Master System)
In this Episode, Rick is joined by his brother Sal where they discuss retro/modern gaming and play some spooky VGM tunes that will haunt your 16 bit dreams.
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Halloween Episode
Intro
Castlevania Bloodlines (SG/MD)
Reincarnated Souls, Part 2
Composed by Michiru Yamane
Released 1994
Sunsoft block
Fester’s Quest (NES)
Title screen
Outside Streets
Composed by Naoki Kodaka
Released 1989
Gremlins II: The New Batch (NES)
Stage 2: Ventilation Shafts
Stage 1: The Office
Composed by Naoki Kodaka
Released 1990
Castlevania 8 BIT NES medley
Castlevania (NES)
Prologue (Castle Gate)
Vampire Killer (Courtyard)
Composed by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terashima
Released 1989
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest (NES)
The Silence of The Daylight (Town)
Monster Dance (Night time)
Composed by Kenichi Matsubara, Satoe Terashima, and Kouji Murata
Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse (NES)
Mad Forest
Composed by Hidenori Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, Yukie Morimoto and Yoshinori Sasaki
16 bits of horror
Ghouls N’ Ghosts (SG/MD)
Music: The Hill of Torture (Stage 1)
Composed by Tamayo Kawamoto
Released 1989
Altered Beast (SG/MD)
Rise from your Grave
Composed by Tohru Nakabayashi
Released 1988
Super Castlevania IV (SNES)
The Cave
Composed by Masanori Adachi and Taro Kudo
Released 1991
Zombies ate my Neighbors (SNES)
Stage Theme Zombie
Composed by by Joseph "Joe" McDermott.
Released 1993
Red Book Audiovania
Akumajo Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (PCE Super CD)
Bloodlines
Vampire Killer
Composers: Akiropito (Akira Sōji), Keizo Nakamura, Tomoko Sano, Mikio Saito
Released October 29, 1993
Castlevania SOTN (PS1)
Prologue
Dracula’s Castle
Composed by Michiru Yamane
Released 1997
Outro
Night Trap (SEGA CD)
Main theme
Composed by Sunny BlueSkyes & Martin Lund
Released 1992
Your buddies Rick and Jamie from RGB have put together 12 classic retro game tracks to celebrate Too Many Games! Each track is meticulously ripped from their original cartridges/cds and original consoles. Within, you’re sure to find some great music, and more than likely, some memories. Enjoy!
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Tracklist
- Intro - Battletoads theme- Battletoads- Sega Genesis, 1993. Composed by: David Wise
1) Ice Cap Zone (Act 1) - Sonic 3- Sega Genesis, 1994. Composed by: Brad Buxer.
2) The Dark World - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past- SNES, 1991. Composed by: Koji Kondo
3) Prelude - Final Fantasy VI- SNES, 1994. Composed by: Nobuo Uematsu
4) Underground Concourse - Journey to Silius - NES, 1990. Composed by: Naoki Kodaka
5) The Dark City - The Revenge of Shinobi - Sega Genesis, 1989. Composed by: Yuzo Koshiro
6) Title Screen - Mega Man 3 - NES, 1990. Composed by Yasuaki Fujita
7) The Submerged City - Super Castlevania IV - SNES, 1991. Composed by: Masanori Adachi
8) Billie Jean - Moonwalker- Sega Genesis, 1990. Composed by: Michael Jackson
9) Subterranean - Earthworm Jim 2 - Sega Saturn, 1996. Composed by: Tommy Tallarico
10) Memories of Green - Chrono Trigger - SNES, 1995. Composed by: Yasunori Mitsuda
11) Sewer Surfin’- TMNT IV: Turtles in Time - SNES, 1992 Composed by: Mutsuhiko Izumi
12) Zip - Bomberman Hero - N64, 1998. Composed by: Jun Chikuma
- Outro - Last Wave - Outrun - Sega Genesis, 1991. Composed by: Hiroshi Kawaguchi
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In episode three of the podcast, Rick & Jamie discuss the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Classic beat'em up Streets of Rage 2. The guys showcase composer Yuzo Koshiro for his legendary work on this 16-bit powerhouse.
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Reference Links for the show
The Good Life - Inner City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUwfOOdg4eE
Everybody Everybody - Black Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18N2k1TBBRE
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In episode two of the podcast, Rick & Jamie discuss the Super Nintendo / Super Famicom game Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. The guys showcase composer David Wise for his audio and technical innovations for the iconic 16-bit platformer.
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In episode one of the podcast, Rick & Jamie discuss the classic Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game ToeJam and Earl in Panic on Funkotron. The guys showcase composer John Baker and breakdown some of the more memorable tracks from the 16-bit platformer.
In episode zero of the podcast, Rick and Jamie talk about their love of retro video games from an early age to their own musical background.