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Kirby Star Allies Original Soundtrack Releases February 14th

February 7, 2019 | Brenna Wilkes | 4 Comments Share this

A sweet treat for all Kirby fans who enjoyed the music of last year’s Switch release. Kirby Star Allies is seeing it’s official soundtrack release this upcoming Valentine’s Day.

Kirby Star Allies Original Soundtrack will feature a whopping six discs full of music from the game, which saw it’s full version released with extra modes this past November. Over 220 songs are included with a booklet with long-table discussion of sound staff (40 Pages). Drawing illustrations by the development staff on the surface and rough sketch of the production process on the back. The limited edition soundtrack release will feature 3-sided back with carton case, PLAYBUTTON (a badge type music player) KIRBY ARRANGE SELECTION and original earphone all included.

Currently the soundtrack and limited edition are only available through special import shops online, though may be available for streaming soon. Kirby Star Allies Original Soundtrack is available for pre-order on Play-Asia for $53.99USD.
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Splatoon 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK -Octotune- Releases July 18th

July 16, 2018 | Brenna Wilkes | 1 Comment Share this

The Splatoon games have always had a hand it marketing their music as much as their gameplay. Splatoon 2, which was released last year, it no exception as it’s about to see it’s Octo Expansion drop its own soundtrack.

The Octotune soundtrack will be two disc long. The first disc will include songs added to the game via updates and the upcoming Octo Expansion. The second disc will have the Game Party Japan 2018 performance tracks. Of course, no Splatoon music collection would be complete without our favorite idols. Off the Hook will definitely be on it, and for all you die hard fans the second Octotune disk will also contain recordings from one of their recent live performances.

The album contains 71 tracks covering the aforementioned content from the expansion and more. The Splatoon 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK -Octotune- releases July 18th to import retailers Play-Asia and CDJapan.
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Rhythm Game Just Shapes & Beats Now Out for Nintendo Switch

June 1, 2018 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Rhythm Game Just Shapes & Beats Now Out for Nintendo Switch Share this

Publisher and developer Berzerk Studios have finally released their rhythm game Just Shapes & Beats for the Nintendo Switch and Steam, featuring a ton of chiptune and EDM artists including those from the VGM community. The game is exactly what is on the label; a fast-paced SHUMP featuring shapes (both you and your enemies) all moving to ridiculously speedy beats as you struggle to stay alive. (fyi, you won’t for very long in most cases)

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“Just Shapes & Beats” is a trippy couch-coop musical bullet-hell based on two simple things, there’s going to be Shapes, and some kick-ass beats, and you are going to die a lot. Wait, that’s three things, just go back and edit the first part to “three simple things” in your head.

The game won accolades at PAX East and South 2015 as well as Game Developer’s Conference 2015 for its simple entertainment as a rhythm game. It also features the musical talents of familiar faces in the chiptune and EDM scene, including Danimal Cannon and Zef, Big Giant Circles, Kubbi and more. There’s also teasing of additional tracks being added by more artists in the near future.

The game is currently on Steam for $17.99 and the Nintendo Store for $19.99. Check it out and be sure to tell us what you think!
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Preview the Music of Octopath Traveler with Square-Enix Music

March 30, 2018 | Brenna Wilkes | 1 Comment Share this

If you weren’t aware of it, Square-Enix’s new RPG that’s slated to be released later this year for the Nintendo Switch has a preview soundtrack available for listening and purchase. Project OCTOPATH TRAVELER, which currently has a demo out for the Nintendo Switch and is receiving praise for its design and depth, receives its soundtrack courtesy of composer Yasunori Nishiki (Frontier Gate, Gravity Daze 2). With the demo receiving high marks, having the game’s soundtrack released in a preview album is a smart move on the part of Square-Enix Music.

The project OCTOPATH TRAVELER Original Soundtrack Preview Version features 22 tracks from the game’s full music lineup, and is currently available for download via iTunes Japan. The game currently has a proposed release date of July, and hopefully a full soundtrack will be released shortly after.

For those of you who are enjoying the demo and don’t want to wait for the full game’s release to enjoy Yasunori Nishiki’s compositions from the game, this preview version should whet your appetite.
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Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack Release Announced

March 2, 2018 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack Release Announced Share this

Nintendo recently announced that their hit Switch game and successor to The Legend of Zelda series, Breath of the Wild, will finally receiving a full soundtrack release. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack will be released in a five CD Limited Edition box set, and will feature 211 track that include not just all of the music from the game, but also game jingles and music from the trailers of the game.

The limited edition also comes with a “Play Button”, which is a portable mp3 player that obviously can be loaded with the entire Breath of the Wild soundtrack.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack will be released on April 25th and is currently available for pre-order through CDJapan for 7000 JPY ($66), along with the regular edition (missing the play button and slip case) which is priced at 5000 JPY ($47). You can find out more on the official website for the album.

We reviewed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sound Selection last year, which features a sampling of the game’s music that came with the special edition, so you can preview the full game’s music by going and reading Ryan’s breakdown on that.

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Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack to Release in February

January 23, 2018 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack to Release in February Share this

For those of you waiting patiently for the release of the soundtrack to Super Mario Odyssey, your wait is almost over. Nintendo has set an official date for the release of the original game soundtrack to the most recent Mario hit game as February 28th. The soundtrack will feature 136 tracks over a four-disc release, featuring a deluxe full-color booklet and even stickers! How’s that for satisfying the kid in all of us?

Featuring the iTunes exclusive tracks Jump Up, Super Star! and Break Free (Lead The Way), this album contains all the BGM you’ve heard during the last Mario’s adventure, lovely packed in an ultra-luxurious box! – Play-Asia

The Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack is currently available for pre-order import from CD Japan and Play-Asia. In the meantime, the Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection is currently available for download on iTunes for a preview of what the full soundtrack will be offering.
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Game-up Your Holiday with some Wintry Nintendo Compilations

December 22, 2017 | Shawn Sackenheim | Comments Off on Game-up Your Holiday with some Wintry Nintendo Compilations Share this

If the holiday season has put you in the mood for festive, frosty, and frolicking game music but you don’t know where to look, check out Luigi’s channel on YouTube. We’re pretty sure this isn’t the official Luigi™ but the channel is definitely on brand with plenty of Nintendo compilations. Their latest and most timely is a 48-minute mix of holiday-appropriate arrangements and remixes from The Blake Robinson Synthetic Orchestra, ClefferNotes, SonicHyuga, and Insaneintherainmusic.

After you’ve finished that video check out Luigi’s 2016 compilation for even more holiday game music or one of their numerous themed videos. There’s “75 Minutes of Relaxing and Calming Nintendo Music”, “70 Minutes of Spooky and Creepy Nintendo Music”, and plenty more to fit your emotion-specific Nintendo needs.

What are some of your favorite wintry or holiday themed songs, arrangements, or remixes from games? Let us know in the comments below!