BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

• Musical Review: RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

  Bonus Episode #48 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan dives deep into RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, the long-awaited revival of Atlus’s cult-classic PS2-era action RPG. Set in a stylized Taisho-era Tokyo dripping with atmosphere, the game blends supernatural detective work, demon summoning, and real-time combat into one uniquely compelling package. We explore the significant improvements made in the remaster, including a complete overhaul of the combat system, new quality-of-life features, enhanced visuals, and a crisp re-recording of the soundtrack. Our review will break down how the game plays in 2025, what still holds it back, and why this underrated gem is finally getting the attention it deserves. Whether you're a longtime Shin Megami Tensei fan, a newcomer intrigued by supernatural mysteries, or just here for the jazz-rock fusion soundtrack, this episode has something for you. Email the show at [email protected] with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Theme from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Battle -Raidou- from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Formidable Foe from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Lax Detective Agency from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Tsukudo-cho from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Goumaden from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Shin-Sekai from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Archenemy from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Go, Raidou! from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Rising Above the Sorrow from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] On the Prowl! from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Hyperspace from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] The Fated Showdown from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] Ending Theme from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

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• Fireworks Festival

  Episode #378 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are lighting up the skies with a sparkling celebration of sound in our Fireworks-themed episode! Whether you're gearing up for the Fourth of July, reflecting on quiet moments beneath a starlit display, or simply craving some musical magic, this playlist captures all the intensity, beauty, and emotion of fireworks—both literal and metaphorical. We've got 14 explosive tracks spanning emotional ballads, eruptive themes, and everything in between. Expect music from Final Fantasy XIII, Persona 5 Strikers, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Super Mario RPG Remake, Infinity Nikki, and more—plus personal stories, musical insight, and thoughtful reflections on what makes these pieces stand out. Email the show at [email protected] with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS The Promise from Final Fantasy XIII [Masashi Hamauzu, 2009] Fireworks from Rhythm Tengoku [Masami Yone, 2006] Fireworks Factory from Spyro Reignited Trilogy [Stewart Copeland, 2018] Baile de Batalla -Fireworks Over Barcelona- from Tekken Tag Tournament 2 [Nobuyoshi Sano, 2011] Eve of New Horizon from Fantavision [Soichi Terada, 2000] Fireworks from Persona 5 Strikers [Atsushi Kitajoh, 2020] Words Drowned by Fireworks from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [Nobuo Uematsu/Masashi Hamauzu, 2024] A Working Mole Is a Happy Mole from Super Mario RPG Remake [Yoko Shimomura, 2023] Fading Fireworks and Unfading Love from Princess Connect! Re:Dive [ARM, 2018] Fireworks! from Harvest Moon: Animal Parade [Yasufumi Fukuda & Hideaki Miyamoto, 2008] Wickland, Carnival of the Dead from Hauntii [Michael Kirby Ward, 2024] Winter Fireworks from Kanon [Jun Maeda, 1999] A Journey of Fireworks from Infinity Nikki [FoldEcho feat. Elena Borroni, 2024] Fireworks Show from Animal Crossing: New Horizons [Yasuaki Iwata, 2020] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

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• Spotlight: Mario Kart World, Part 2

  Bonus Episode #47 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are back on the track and revving the engine for Part 2 of our deep-dive spotlight on Mario Kart World! In this follow-up to our previous bonus episode, we're zeroing in on arranged and remixed tracks from legacy Mario Kart courses and surprise Nintendo titles, all beautifully reimagined for Mario Kart World’s expanding musical library. Whether you're a longtime Mario Kart fan or a newcomer drawn in by the magic of its music, this episode celebrates the intersection of nostalgia and newness in one joyful, power-sliding, blue-shell-dodging ride. Buckle up—this is Mario Kart music at its finest. Email the show at [email protected] with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, & Jeff. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Underwater Theme -Super Mario Bros- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Toad's Factory -Mario Kart Wii- from Mario Kart World [Asuka Hayazaki/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Baby Park -Mario Kart: Double Dash!!- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Vanilla Lake -Super Mario Kart- from Mario Kart World [Soyo Oka/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Overworld Map -Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins- from Mario Kart World [Kazumi Totaka/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] DK Island Swing -Donkey Kong Country- from Mario Kart World [David Wise/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Bowser -Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Dire, Dire Docks -Super Mario 64- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Bowser's Road -Super Mario 64- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Gusty Garden Galaxy -Super Mario Galaxy- from Mario Kart World [Mahito Yokota/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Ricco Harbor -Super Mario Sunshine- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Drifting Away -WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!- from Mario Kart World [Ryoji Yoshitomi/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Merry Mountain -Mario Kart Tour- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] Rainbow Road -Mario Kart 64- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

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• Radio Hour, Volume 76

  Episode #377 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of June 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 76! This episode features a handpicked blend of newly released tracks, nostalgic deep cuts, listener requests, and emotional standouts—ranging from the mysterious ambiance of The Alters, to the fierce battle energy of Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remastered, and even a live concert rendition from Grandia II. Whether you’re in the mood to explore cursed ruins, cuddle up with a calico cat, or surf through synth-heavy sands on Arrakis, this playlist delivers a little something for everyone. Email the show at [email protected] with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu & Jeff. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS The Alters Theme from The Alters [Piotr Musiał, 2025] Underwater Theme from Super Mario Bros. Special [Koji Kondo/Unknown, 1986] El Gato Negro from Quilts and Cats of Calico [Paweł Górniak, 2024] Unshakable Resolve from Octopath Traveler II [Yasunori Nishiki, 2023] Libra, Creature of Night from Elden Ring Nightreign [Shoi Miyazawa, Soma Tanizaki, Tai Tomisawa & Yuka Kitamura, 2025] Caligo, Miasma of Night from Elden Ring Nightreign [Shoi Miyazawa, Soma Tanizaki, Tai Tomisawa & Yuka Kitamura, 2025] Heolstor the Nightlord from Elden Ring Nightreign [Shoi Miyazawa, Soma Tanizaki, Tai Tomisawa & Yuka Kitamura, 2025] Main Theme from To a T [Keita Takahashi feat. Unknown, 2025] A Deus from Grandia II [Noriyuki Iwadare feat. Christina Branco, 2000] To One Who'll Stand and Fight -Title Theme- from A Valley Without Wind 2 [Pablo Vega feat. Hunter Vega, 2013] Welcome to Arrakis from Dune: Awakening [Knut Avenstroup Haugen feat. Chamber Orchestra of London, 2025] Fluctuations from MindsEye [Ryan Lee West, 2025] Serpent Eating the Ground -Final Boss Theme- from Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remastered [Revo, 2025] Elevate from Super Mega Baseball 4 [Justine Mina Ok, Gregory Mark Sgrulloni, Elyse Schiller & Compton Lindsey, 2023] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

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• BGMania B-Sides: Little Nemo: The Dream Master

  BGMania B-Sides #26 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth shines the spotlight on the whimsical and unforgettable soundtrack of Little Nemo: The Dream Master for the NES! Released by Capcom in 1990 and based on the cult-classic animated film Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, this imaginative platformer features a stunning score by composer Junko Tamiya—one that’s enchanted gamers for over three decades. From the playful energy of early stages to the more atmospheric and intense later themes, this episode explores how the soundtrack mirrors Nemo’s transformation from a sleepy kid into a brave hero exploring surreal dreamscapes. Whether you're a longtime fan of the game or discovering it for the first time, this B-Side is a nostalgic and musical deep dive into one of the NES era’s most overlooked audio gems. Email the show at [email protected] with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share. Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu & Jeff. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Opening from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] Mushroom Forest from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] Flower Garden from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] Toy House from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] Night Sea from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] Nemo's House from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] Topsy-Turvy from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] Nightmare Land from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] Nightmare King Battle from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] The End from Little Nemo: The Dream Master [Junko Tamiya, 1990] SUPPORT US Patreon: https://patreon.com/rpgera CONTACT US Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryan.ldg/ PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

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