Chip Grooves Radio
A celebration of video game soundtracks from every generation and the emotions we all have experienced through them. They can be beautiful, grandiose orchestras or intricately composed chip tunes. Either way, they help create the full experiences we have with games and should be honored. Mike and Jon are here to do just that.
Episodes
63 episodes
Uncle Fester's Quest
Pre-game chat about FFXIV Mobile. Naoki Kodaka returns in this unexpected soundtrack. Mike was caught off-guard when he found out Kodaka composed this soundtrack, much to his enjoyment. Jesse recalls a brief history with the game himself.
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43:01
Double Dragon 2: The Revenge
Not as impactful as any of the fists or knees flying in the game itself, but it does have some punch. Mike and Jesse discuss how it stacks up to the original theme and question the out of place levels.
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42:09
Nobuo Uematsu's Legacy
Mike and Jesse sit down after news of his pseudo-retirement hit. While he isn't completely out of the spotlight yet, the time draws near. The guys take this moment to reflect on his illustrious career and how it has impacted not just gaming, bu...
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1:23:38
Streets of Rage
Yuzo Koshiro strikes again! The hosts marvel at the dance fusion of the soundtrack and discuss how it may have been ahead of its time. Pre-game discussion includes Alien: Isolation sequel discussion and the Silent Hill 2 remake.
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40:46
Chat Grooves Radio 2
Sit back with Mike and Jesse as they discuss topics from video games to the risks Artificial Intelligence poses to humanity. Peppered in as always are some of the current tracks on our playlists. Grab a warm cup of coffee or cocoa as we usher i...
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1:04:13
Axelay
Taro Kudo brings us his one and only fully-realized soundtrack and it's a banger. Konami released an obscure shoot 'em up in the early days of the SNES and it stood tall with the others. With experimental sound effects and themes, Kudo utilized...
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52:48
Slay the Spire
The guys discuss this sleeper hit's wonderful soundtrack. For a card game it's a highly powerful soundtrack that reminds Mike of mid 90s RPGs.
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1:05:01
Clash at Demonhead
Not every soundtrack can be a banger. Mike and Jesse review a title that not everyone has heard of from deep in the NES catalogue for today's soundtrack. While the soundtrack has promise, it ultimately falls short.
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47:48
Mega Man 2
It was inevitable. This soundtrack has been on everyone's minds for years. Mike and Jesse sit down to discuss one of the NES' finest soundtracks. Composed almost entirely by Takashi Tateishi, Manami Matsumae (of Mega Man 1 fame) is credited for...
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52:45
StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty
The guys discuss the return of one of RTS' most significant stories. With a blend of crunchy electric guitars, orchestra, electronica and even a fiddle or two, this soundtrack is on fire. From the backwoods feel Raynor's Raiders to the militari...
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59:57
Host Profile: Jesse
Mike takes an opportunity to welcome Jesse to the crew. The two sit down for a nice conversation about his history with games and what music means to him with some excellent tracks peppered throughout. Join us for this relaxed episode. TECHNICA...
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54:16
Total War: Shogun 2
The boys welcome Jesse as a regular host by celebrating Jeff Van Dyck's gorgeous soundtrack. Van Dyck uses a handful of instruments to capture eastern melodies and sounds with great skill. Join us in welcoming Jesse and enjoy our review of this...
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39:28
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Jesse joins while Jon is out on business. The two discuss good and bad video game film adaptations before launching into their review. Breath of the Wild changed the game for many things and with such a different game naturally comes a vastly d...
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52:38
Doom (2016)
Initial discussion: Square Enix's sales woes. One man stepped up to deliver a soundtrack that changed the game. Literally. Mick Gordon's approach to electronic metal brings combat in the new iteration of Doom to new heights. Join Mike, Jon and ...
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51:35
Civilization IV
Mike and Jon revisit one of Jon's games. The two comment on the obvious standout track "Baba Yetu" and how other songs stack up to it. Does the soundtrack hold up for Jon?
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34:49
Final Fantasy VI
For the game's 30th birthday, the hosts cover Squaresoft's FINAL fantasy for the 16 bit generation of gaming. It's a game that pulled no punches. Mike tells a tale of his childhood and the first experiences with this game that helped shape his ...
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1:00:33
Chrono Trigger
With a special tribute to Akira Toriyama, Jon and Mike are joined once more by special guest Jesse to celebrate Yasunori Mitsuda and his illustrious, oft-hailed and touching score. From soft and delicate alleyways to a furious battle theme well...
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55:58
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
What happens when the gothic beauty of Castlevania meets the epic scale of The Lord of the Rings? Whatever the answer is, Oscar Araujo's score plays a big role. The sweeping orchestral arrangements both inspire and leave you speechless. Mike an...
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42:18
The Lost Art of Manuals
Mike and Jon reminisce about video game manuals and the care that often went into them. Each sharing some of their favorites from ages past, they discuss the depth some had and the state of internet gaming as a whole.
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38:01
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Yoko Shimomura composes a soundtrack to bring Mario's grand entrance to the RPG landscape to life. With an upbeat and jovial sound, the Mario universe is given the depth and style it perhaps had been missing up to this point.
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37:56
World in Conflict
Ola Strandh lends his hand to this tactical RTS game. With a more modern setting, this game brings your focus on your units and objectives, rather than base building for a more emotional connection. Strandh uses this idea to create a soundtrack...
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35:16
Borderlands
A few artists collaborate to bring life to a wasteland of giant, violent creatures and power hungry militants. Mike and Jon talk about the game's impact on RPGs and FPS titles and also reminisce on the joys of couch co-op while enjoying the amb...
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33:30
Devil May Cry (2001)
Let's rock, baby! Mike and Jon discuss this stylish and trend-setting action game that captured the hearts of many edgelords of the early 2000s. Dante sliced and fired his way through hordes of demonic forces to uncover his past and save humani...
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