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OSVchannel: Halo 4 Original Soundtrack Limited Edition Unboxing Video

November 5, 2012 | Jayson Napolitano | 4 Comments Share this

There are those who said this day would never come. What are they to say now?

Halo 4 is on the horizon, and people have been wondering what composer Neil Davidge would do in Marty O’Donnell’s and Michale Salvatori’s place. While I personally enjoy the soundtrack album, it is admittedly different. Still, don’t let that dissuade you, as the music in-game is incredibly effective and will have you thinking of Metroid Prime fairly often.

In the meantime, check out the limited-run limited edition soundtrack above. It contains the soundtrack, a remix disc (with arguably better versions of the songs than found on the OST), and a making-of DVD. Also inside is a vinyl record, a code for an exclusive shirt for your XBLA avatar, a signed print, and a massive booklet walking fans through the music production process and each track on the album.

It’s available on the Halo 4 soundtrack website for $74.99, and is definitely worth your consideration.
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OSVchannel: iGMB Video Review

September 13, 2012 | Patrick Gann | 7 Comments Share this OSVchannel: iGMB Video Review

UPDATE (9/14/12): We said “14 albums,” but there are actually 15! This video totally skips over the soundtrack for “Mecho Wars HD” by Sean Beeson. As such, we will have an in-depth review of that album up in the coming days. Keep your eyes peeled!

Last week, when we announced the new bundle from gamemusicbundle.com, we asked you to give us ideas about what we should do to cover the new bundle. For GMB2 we interviewed every composer in the bundle; for GMB3 we reviewed every album individually.

One reader wrote in and suggested we do a single video review for all the albums on the iGMB. Dear reader, enjoy! We deliver!

The review comes off more like a commercial, mostly because I like (almost) every album in the bundle. Enjoy!
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OSVchannel: SOULCALIBUR V Limited Edition OST Unboxing Video

February 16, 2012 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

As promised in our review, here’s our unboxing video of the limited edition soundtrack so you can check it out before you delve in. I mentioned in the video that the 4-disc set has a hefty asking price, but didn’t recall what it was. It’s actually 4,980 Yen, or close of $60 USD, so yeah.

But let the music and the packaging be your guide as to whether it’s actually worth it. This is some great packaging with materials in English and Japanese, which is a treat. Also, if you’re curious, the track playing in the background is “Sacred Dawn,” or Elysium’s theme from the game by Andrew Aversa. Probably my favorite track!

Let us know what you think of the music, the game, the limited edition soundtrack, or other extraneous topics!
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OSVchannel: Final Fantasy XIII-2 Regular Vs. Limited Edition Unboxing Video

December 27, 2011 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

You’ve already read our review, but now it’s time to take an in-depth looking at the packaging for the standard and limited editions for what’s looking to be one of the best soundtracks of 2011. I didn’t dig into the packaging much in the review because I had planned on putting this video together, so without further ado, here it is!

Let us know what you think of the packaging differences. Is the limited edition innovative or simply furstrating? Is it worth the 1000 Yen price difference? Both versions are still available from CD Japan (standard, LE) and Play-Asia (standard, LE) if you’re interested.
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OSVchannel: Skyrim Original Game Soundtrack Unboxing Video

December 8, 2011 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on OSVchannel: Skyrim Original Game Soundtrack Unboxing Video Share this

Here it is! I know people have been waiting a long time for their Skyrim soundtracks to arrive, but rest assured that they are on their way to you. We have an unboxing video here to show those who passed on the opportunity to pick this one up just what they’re missing as well as to show those who are patiently waiting what they can expect when it arrives. We know that Jeremy Soule is sifting through thousands of orders as we speak, signing away as he’s promised to sign every copy ordered before December 23, 2011 (you’ll see his signature in the above video as well).

Check out the above video and let us know what you think of the packaging and the game’s music. Are you intrigued by the fourth disc’s tracklist containing only one track titled “Skyrim Atmospheres?” Find out what this is all about in our review that will hit the site tomorrow morning!

Oh, and for those who are curious, the track playing in the background is “Far Horizons,” one of my favorite themes from the game.
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OSVchannel: Final Fantasy Type-0 Limited Edition Soundtrack Unboxing Video

October 19, 2011 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

With the release of the Final Fantasy Type-0 soundtrack due out next week on October 26, it’s time to start thinking about whether or not you want to spring for the limited edition this time or not. Fortunately the difference this time around is only 500 Yen, so there’s little reason not to pick up the limited edition as you’ll see in the above video. In addition to the bonus DVD, there’s also some snazzy packaging and a full-size booklet to sweeten the deal, although you’re going to have trouble finding a spot in your CD rack for this one.

We’ve previewed the Type-0 soundtrack, but watch for full coverage in the coming weeks. Let us know what you think of the packaging and whether you intend to pick up the standard edition or the limited edition. As of the time we’re preparing this post, there are only 26 copies of the LE available at CD Japan, so you better commit soon!
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OSVchannel: Unboxing the Seiken Densetsu Music Complete Book

September 12, 2011 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this

We’ve just got our hands on one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and given how glorious the packaging is on this one, we just had to record an unboxing video. We flip through the entire book which contains 19 discs of music along with a special 20th anniversary DVD containing the orchestral performance, composer interviews, and a behind-the-scenes making-of video. The book also comes with complete credits for each title, liner notes, and tons of artwork.

The book drops in Japan on September 14, so enjoy this unboxing video two days early and let us know what you think of the set. It’s still available for pre-order from CD Japan and Play-Asia if you’re interested in snagging one after watching the video. Oh, and let us know if you like the new over-the-shoulder video format better than the head-on!

How do you think the Seiken Densetsu Book compares to the SaGa Premium Box from last year? Do you think this set is worth the 21,000 Yen asking price?