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# VGMO - Video Game Music Online

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- [News](https://vgmonline.net/blogger-gb-news/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger
- [Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/rhythmthief/) - Album Title:Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure Original Soundtrack Record Label:Wavemaster Catalog No.:WWCE-31266/8 Release Date:February 15, 2012 Purchase:Buy at CDJapan Overview SEGA's Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure (aka Rhythm Thief R: Emperor Napoleon's Legacy) currently stands out as the most innovative game released on the 3DS. Featuring a mysterious Tintin-esque scenario, a blend of
- [Motoi Sakuraba Live Concert -Star Ocean & Valkyrie Profile- Album and DVD](https://vgmonline.net/motoisakurabalive/) - Album Title:Motoi Sakuraba Live Concert -Star Ocean & Valkyrie Profile- Album and DVD Record Label:Team Entertainment Catalog No.:KDSD-00019/20 (Album); KDDV-00001 (DVD) Release Date:October 22, 2003 (Album); Nov 19, 2003 (DVD) Purchase:Buy CD at CDJapan | Buy DVD at CDJapan Overview On July 19, 2003, Motoi Sakuraba commemorated his game music with a live concert at
- [NieR:Piano Journeys](https://vgmonline.net/nierpianojourneys/) - Album Title: NieR:Piano Journeys Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-11167 Release Date: April 16, 2025 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR: Piano Journeys is the third official piano arrangement album for the NieR series, released for the 15th anniversary of the games. The album includes arrangements from NieR Gestalt & Replicant, NieR:Automata, NieR
- [Final Fantasy VII Remake Acoustic Arrangements](https://vgmonline.net/ff7remakeacoustic/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy VII Remake Acoustic Arrangements Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10804 Release Date: November 25, 2020 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Final Fantasy VII Remake Acoustic Arrangements is an official arrangement album released by Square Enix Music, featuring performances of small ensembles and dedicated to the Final Fantasy VII Remake
- [Fleeting Symphony](https://vgmonline.net/fleetingsymphony/) - Album Title: Fleeting Symphony Record Label: Wayô Records Catalog No.: WAYO-V019 Release Date: October 2022 Purchase: Buy at Wayô Records Overview Fleeting Symphony is a recording of an orchestral concert featuring music from Final Fantasy X, originally performed by the WDR Funkhausorchester with pianist Benyamin Nuss in 2016. The album covers tracks by all three
- [Final Symphony II - Listener's Guide](https://vgmonline.net/finalsymphony2guide/) - Overview With the release of Final Symphony II - music from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX, and XIII, Thomas Böcker’s Merregnon Records has presented us again with arrangements of video game music that are best appreciated with attentive listening, as there are many subtle details included that reward those who are more familiar with the
- [Final Symphony II - music from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX and XIII](https://vgmonline.net/finalsymphony2/) - Album Title: Final Symphony II - music from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX and XIII Record Label: Merregnon Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: August 4, 2023 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Final Symphony II - music from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX, and XIII is the latest album release from Thomas Böcker's Merregnon Records, featuring
- [The Primals Zepp Tour 2018 -Trial By Shadow-](https://vgmonline.net/primalszepp2018/) - Album Title: The Primals Zepp Tour 2018 -Trial By Shadow- Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20058 Release Date: February 6, 2019 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Primals Zepp Tour 2018 -Trial By Shadow- is the release of the Zepp concert from the first international tour of the band The Primals, who are dedicated
- [Shunsuke Tsuchiya and Mariam Abounnasr Interview: Another Eden Arrange Albums](https://vgmonline.net/procyonstudioanotheredenarrange/) - Shunsuke Tsuchiya and Mariam Abounnasr are members of Yasunori Mitsuda's PROCYON STUDIO and have contributed to a variety of anime and game soundtracks during their time at the studio, including Another Eden, the Luminous Arc series, and Stella Glow. In this interview, Shunsuke Tsuchiya and Mariam Abounnasr discuss their work on the Another Eden arrange albums. Interview Credits Interview
- [Our Song of Hope: A Look at the Arrangers of the Final Fantasy XIV Soundtracks](https://vgmonline.net/ffxivarrangers/) - Since its early days, the music of Final Fantasy XIV has been handled by a team of people, rather than just one single composer. The name most associated with the game is Masayoshi Soken, the sound director for the game from the beginning, and lead composer of the game since A Realm Reborn. But in
- [NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Choir Arrangement Album](https://vgmonline.net/nierchoir/) - Album Title: NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Choir Arrangement Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10924 Release Date: March 2, 2022 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Choir Arrangement Album is an official arrangement album for the music of NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… featuring choral arrangements with some accompaniments from an organ and a
- [Endwalker: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/endwalker/) - Album Title: Endwalker: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20086 Release Date: February 23, 2022 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Endwalker: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack is the soundtrack that contains all of the new music for the 6.0 Endwalker expansion of Final Fantasy XIV before its major content patches.
- [Scions & Sinners: Final Fantasy XIV Arrangement Album](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14scions/) - Album Title: Scions & Sinners: Final Fantasy XIV Arrangement Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20079 Release Date: March 24, 2021 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Scions and Sinners: Final Fantasy XIV Arrangement Album is the fourth arrangement album from Final Fantasy XIV to focus on piano and band arrangements, mostly covering tracks from
- [Death Unto Dawn: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14deathuntodawn/) - Album Title: Death Unto Dawn: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20081 Release Date: September 15, 2021 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Death Unto Dawn: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack is the second soundtrack from the Shadowbringers expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, covering music from patches 5.1-5.55. Following previous releases,
- [Shadowbringers: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/shadowbringers/) - Album Title: Shadowbringers: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20069 Release Date: September 11, 2019 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Shadowbringers: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack is the first soundtrack surrounding the third expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, titled Shadowbringers, covering music from patches 4.4-5.0. As before, the release is
- [NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/nierver1224/) - Album Title: NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10855/7 Release Date: April 21, 2021 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Original Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the PS4 version of NieR Replicant, which is an update to the original NieR Replicant soundtrack with a few new tracks,
- [Kaleidoscope: Sakimoto and Hamauzu Works](https://vgmonline.net/kaleidoscopewks/) - Album Title: Kaleidoscope: Sakimoto and Hamauzu Works Publisher: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0358 Release Date: November 23, 2021 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Kaleidoscope: Sakimoto and Hamauzu Works is the second album of arrangements by Josh Barron performed by the ETHEReal String Orchestra, this time focusing on the works of Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masashi Hamauzu
- [Across the Worlds - Chrono Cross Wayô Piano Collections](https://vgmonline.net/chronowayopc/) - Album Title: Across the Worlds - Chrono Cross Wayô Piano Collections Publisher: Wayô Records Catalog No.: WAYO-029~30 Release Date: February 4, 2021 Purchase: Buy at Wayô Records Overview Across the Worlds - Chrono Cross Wayô Piano Collections is a kickstarted piano arrangement project covering Yasunori Mitsuda’s music for Chrono Cross, as a celebration of the
- [Final Fantasy X - Sonata Quasi Fantasia](https://vgmonline.net/ff10sonata/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy X - Sonata Quasi Fantasia Publisher: N/A Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 15, 2021 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Final Fantasy X - Sonata Quasi Fantasia is a solo piano project arranged and performed by Ramon von Engelenhoven under his One Winged Engel alias. The whole arrangement covers over a dozen
- [Pulse: Final Fantasy XIV Remix Album](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14pulse/) - Album Title: Pulse: Final Fantasy XIV Remix Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10806 Release Date: September 30, 2020 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Pulse: Final Fantasy XIV Remix Album is an official remix album for Final Fantasy XIV, covering tracks from the base game and the first three expansions: Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers. The
- [Symphonic Memories Concert - music from SQUARE ENIX](https://vgmonline.net/symphonicmemories/) - Album Title: Symphonic Memories Concert - music from SQUARE ENIX Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10809/10 Release Date: September 24, 2020 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Symphonic Memories Concert - music from Square Enix is the latest album of orchestral arrangements from the Merregnon Studios, who has given us excellent concerts and albums
- [NieR Replicant -10+1 Years- EP](https://vgmonline.net/nieryearsep/) - Album Title: NieR Replicant -10+1 Years- EP Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 15, 2021 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview NieR Replicant -10+1 Years- EP is a digital release that collects the four new official arrange tracks that appear on the four NieR Replicant -10+1 Years- LPs. The arrangements are
- [KINGDOM HEARTS - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/kingdom-hearts-iii-ii-8-unchained-χ-union-χ-cross-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: KINGDOM HEARTS - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack Record Label: SQUARE ENIX MUSIC, Walt Disney Records Catalog No.: SQEX-10794~801 Release Date: November 11, 2020 Purchase: Play-Asia Introduction Since Kingdom Hearts III came out early in 2019, fans eagerly awaited a soundtrack release of the game’s music. It
- [Bravely Default 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/bravely-default-2/) - Album Title: Bravely Default II Original Soundtrack Record Label: PONY CANYON Catalog No.: PCCA-06024 Release Date: March 03, 2021 Purchase: Listen on Spotify Overview Square Enix's recent foray into modernized retro JRPGs has left us with a new line of great soundtracks, starting with Revo's original score to Bravely Default and ending most recently with Akira
- [MONACA Interview: Revisiting the Music of NieR](https://vgmonline.net/monacanier/) - MONACA, the studio helmed by Keiichi Okabe, is responsible for the critically acclaimed music for Yoko Taro's games, including the original NieR Gestalt/Replicant, NieR: Automata, and Drakengard 3. In this interview with Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi, they discuss their work on the recent re-release of NieR Replicant, titled ver.1.22474487139…, and offer some reflection on
- [Disgaea 6 -Defiance of Destiny- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/disgaea6/) - Album Title: Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny Original Soundtrack Record Label: Nippon Ichi Software Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: January 28. 2021 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview The next iteration in the Disgaea series, Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny was recently released in Japan. Alongside it, the soundtrack to Disgaea 6, as usual, was a pack-in bonus with the game.
- [Yu-Peng Chen Interview: The Music of Genshin Impact](https://vgmonline.net/yu-pengchen/) - Yu-Peng Chen, our 2020 Annual Game Music Awards winner for Outstanding Artist — Newcomer/Breakthrough, is the primary composer for the popular Genshin Impact roleplaying game released for mobile, PC, and consoles, having previously worked on various film and television productions. In this interview with Yu-Peng Chen, he discusses his first major game work, Genshin Impact, and how he
- [ORIGINAL 16BIT SOUND COLLECTION I - MAD STALKER for TRUE MEGA DRIVERS](https://vgmonline.net/madstalker/) - Album Title: ORIGINAL 16BIT SOUND COLLECTION I - MAD STALKER for TRUE MEGA DRIVERS Record Label: Cold Nerve Catalog No.: CNCD-0002 Release Date: September 17, 2020 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview Cold Nerve's, the label by Keishi Yonao, second release is ORIGINAL 16BIT SOUND COLLECTION I - MAD STALKER for TRUE MEGA DRIVERS and
- [METAL SIGHT X68000 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK -30th Anniversary Complete Edition-](https://vgmonline.net/metalsightx6800030thanniv/) - Album Title: METAL SIGHT X68000 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK -30th Anniversary Complete Edition- Record Label: Cold Nerve Catalog No.: CNCD-0001 Release Date: February 15, 2020 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The METAL SIGHT X68000 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK -30th Anniversary Complete Edition- is the first release from Keishi Yonao's newly established label, Cold Nerve. It is the first
- [cittan* WORKS from "LAMUNATION!" & "KIRAKIRA MONSTARS"](https://vgmonline.net/cittanworks/) - Album Title: cittan* WORKS from "LAMUNATION!" & "KIRAKIRA MONSTARS" Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1167 Release Date: June 19, 2020 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview This release from Supersweep, cittan* WORKS from "LAMUNATION!" & "KIRAKIRA MONSTARS" features music by cittan* (Fumihisa Tanaka) and serves as the background music for two visual novels, LAMUNATION!
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2020 – Scores of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2020scores/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Scores of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2020. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2020 – Artists of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2020artists/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Artists of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2020. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2020 – Audio of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2020audio/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Audio of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2020. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2020 – Albums of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2020albums/) - We are proud to present the winners in the ‘Albums of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2020. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2020 - Organizations of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2020organizations/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Organizations of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2020. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Coven and  Labyrinth of Galleria Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/covenlabyrinthgalleria/) - Album Title: Coven and Labyrinth of Galleria Original Soundtrack Record Label: Nippon Ichi Software Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: November 26, 2020 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview The Coven and Labyrinth of Galleria Original Soundtrack is the latest offering from Tenpei Sato. The game itself, developed by Nippon Ichi Software and known for their strategy RPGs,
- [PIRAMIRiSTAR / Emi Hirayama](https://vgmonline.net/piramiristar/) - Album Title: PIRAMIRiSTAR / Emi Hirayama Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1170 Release Date: July 31, 2020 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview PIRAMIRiSTAR is the second release by vocalist Emi Hirayama and features music composed by Hajime Mobiki, Ken Ito, Shunsuke Matsui, and Takahiro Eguchi. This release features four songs and
- [Utakata no Hana / Amaryllis](https://vgmonline.net/amaryllisutakatanohana/) - Album Title: Utakata no Hana / Amaryllis Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1174 Release Date: June 26, 2020 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview Utakata no Hana / Amaryllis is the first single by the group Amaryllis, comprised of the singers Ruruka Yuki, Shino Nekozaki, Hina Hoshinomiya, and Ame Satsuki. Featuring three
- [Miki no Mikoto Theme Song CD -HITOTOSE, YOI NO EN-](https://vgmonline.net/mikinomikotothemesongcd/) - Album Title: Miki no Mikoto Theme Song CD -HITOTOSE, YOI NO EN- Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1173 Release Date: July 24, 2020 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview This release from Supersweep is a smaller release featuring the theme song from Miki no Mikoto, a multimedia franchise, spanning anime and games. Composed by
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2020 Nominations](https://vgmonline.net/awards2020nominations/) - The team at VGMO: Video Game Music Online are proud to present the nominations for the Annual Game Music Awards 2020. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. A panel of experienced and knowledgeable journalists have determined the nominations of these awards. The panelists have
- [Submissions for "Fan Favorite" category of VGMO's 2020 annual awards now open](https://vgmonline.net/2020fanfavoritesubmissions/) - It's that time of year - we're starting to round up our favorite soundtracks of 2020 for our tenth Annual Game Music Awards! We're so excited to be celebrating a whole decade of AGMAS. As usual, we are including a "Fan Favorite" category, where our readers and fellow soundtrack enthusiasts can vote on their favorite
- [Final Fantasy VII Remake Original Soundtrack ~special edit version~ [Limited Edition]](https://vgmonline.net/ff7remakeost/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy VII Remake Original Soundtrack ~special edit version~ [Limited Edition] Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10768~75 Release Date: May 27, 2020 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview When faced with creating a sequel or remake to a beloved story, great care must be taken on two fronts: maintaining respect of the
- [Brigandine Lunasia Senki Original Soundtrack "Music of Runersia"](https://vgmonline.net/brigandinerunersia/) - Album Title: Brigandine Lunasia Senki Original Soundtrack "Music of Runersia" Record Label: Happinet Games Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: June 25, 2020 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview The Brigandine Lunasia Senki Original Soundtrack "Music of Runersia" is the latest work by composer Tenpei Sato for the strategy game, Brigandine -The Legend of Runersia-, by Happinet Games. The
- [Basiscape Interview: Discussing 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim](https://vgmonline.net/basiscape13sentinels/) - Basiscape has been responsible for various Vanillaware works, such as the PS4 re-releases of Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir. In their latest work, soon to be released in Western territories, Hitoshi Sakimoto and his team at Basiscape provide a gripping soundtrack to Vanillaware's highly acclaimed 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. In this interview with Basiscape, the team reflects
- [Ghost of Tsushima](https://vgmonline.net/ghost-of-tsushima/) - Album Title: Ghost of Tsushima Record Label: Milan Records Catalog No.: 19439793082 Release Date: July 17, 2020 Purchase: Listen on Apple Music Overview Last Friday, two highly anticipated games released side-by-side. One was Paper Mario: The Origami King. It may not have been Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, but by most reviewers’ accounts it continues the
- [DAEMON X MACHINA ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK](https://vgmonline.net/daemon-x-machina/) - Album Title: DAEMON X MACHINA ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK a Record Label: U/M/A/A Catalog No.: UMA-1123~5 Release Date: September 25, 2019 Purchase: Listen on Apple Music Overview Back in 2015, Xenoblade Chronicles X delivered mech-oriented JRPG gameplay (a rarity) to Wii U owners (also a rarity) across the globe. It would take a massive soundtrack to match
- [AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Complete Soundtrack -RaiNBOW AFFaiR-](https://vgmonline.net/ai-the-somnium-files/) - Album Title: AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Complete Soundtrack -RaiNBOW AFFaiR-s Record Label: noisycroak RECORDS Catalog No.: NCRI-0059~60 Release Date: November 29, 2019 Purchase: Listen on Apple Music Overview 2019’s AI: The Somnium Files is best described as an Ace Attorney spiritual successor penned by the mind behind Zero Time Dilemma, merging the quirky characterizations of
- [The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/the-legend-of-zelda-links-awakening/) - Album Title: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Original Soundtrack Record Label: Columbia Catalog No.: COCX-41117~20 Release Date: March 18, 2020 Purchase: Buy on Amazon Overview Over twenty-five years ago, composers Minako Hamano, Kozue Ishikawa, Soyo Oka, Kazumi Tokata and Koji Kondo collaborated on the soundtrack to a GameBoy game called Link’s Awakening. With a surprisingly
- [Shunsuke Tsuchiya and Mariam Abounnasr Interview: ONINAKI](https://vgmonline.net/procyonstudiooninaki/) - Shunsuke Tsuchiya and Mariam Abounnasr are members of Yasunori Mitsuda's Procyon Studio and have contributed to a variety of anime and game soundtracks during their time at the studio, including Another Eden, the Luminous Arc series, and Stella Glow. In this interview, Shunsuke Tsuchiya and Mariam Abounnasr discuss their work on the Square Enix published title, ONINAKI. Interview
- [Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Original Soundtrack Limited Edition](https://vgmonline.net/ff12zodiacageltd/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Original Soundtrack Limited Edition Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20035/6 Release Date: July 19, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Original Soundtrack Limited Edition is a special edition of the re-recorded score of Final Fantasy XII made for the remaster
- [Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ff12zodiacage/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20034 Release Date: July 19, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Original Soundtrack is a re-recording of the Final Fantasy XII score made for the remaster of the game, here done with many
- [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/13sentinelsaegisrim/) - Album Title: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Original Soundtrack Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1091~4 Release Date: February 27, 2020 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview The 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Original Soundtrack features the soundtrack to the game of the same title, a hybrid game featuring tactical defense battles against large kaiju and a
- [Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/trine-4/) - Album Title: Trine 4 Original Soundtrack Record Label: N/A Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: October 08, 2019 Purchase: Purchase on Amazon Overview The four Trine games in the main series have been met with varying degrees of success; the first game’s whimsical animation and mechanics charmed players everywhere, and Trine 2 was able to double
- [ESP RA.DE. Ψ Drive Waves 2019](https://vgmonline.net/esprade2019/) - Album Title: ESP RA.DE. Ψ Drive Waves 2019 Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1166 Release Date: December 25, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The ESP RA.DE. Ψ Drive Waves 2019 soundtrack release accompanies the 1998 classic, ESP RA.DE, by CAVE, as brought to the modern era by M2, known for their work in porting
- [Hang on to Your Hat](https://vgmonline.net/hang-on-to-your-hat/) - Album Title: Hang on to Your Hat Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0256-CD Release Date: May 8, 2020 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview Remember New Donk City? You know, Super Mario Odyssey’s sprawling metropolitan sandbox with a pitch-perfect big band sound? A close friend once mused that Super Mario soundtracks lend themselves especially well
- [Wayô Records Announces Grandia Memorial Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/wayo-records-announces-grandia-memorial-soundtrack/) - Last week, videogame music label Wayô Records announced plans to release a new physical edition of Grandia's soundtrack via Twitter. Titled Grandia Memorial Soundtrack, this set will be available in either CD or vinyl format, spanning four CD's (or two LP's) worth of music from the classic JRPG. Both sets will feature an additional CD or
- [Ambient Works](https://vgmonline.net/ambient-works/) - Album Title: Ambient Works Record Label: LEYLINE-RECORDS Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: January 30, 2020 Purchase: Listen with Apple Music Overview 2020 has been a solid year for electronic music producer Mitsuto Suzuki. In addition to his contributions to the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake soundtrack, Suzuki-san has put out not one, but
- [overkill](https://vgmonline.net/overkill/) - Album Title: overkill Record Label: mojera files & records Catalog No.: MJRF-001 Release Date: April 22, 2020 Purchase: Listen with Apple Music Overview Mitsuto Suzuki’s innovative electronic arrangements have long since left their mark on the JRPG world. Suzuki-san was instrumental in shaping the sound of Square Enix titles like Sigma Harmonics and Final Fantasy
- [BLASTRAVE COMPILATION -Burst Rave-](https://vgmonline.net/blastrave/) - Album Title: BLASTRAVE COMPILATION -Burst Rave- Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1169 Release Date: March 4, 2020 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview BLASTRAVE COMPILATION -Burst Rave- is a collection of original tunes by Supersweep members, as well as other prominent electronic artists working in the video game music field or doujin circuit,
- [Nanosweep 29](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep29/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 29 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-029 Release Date: December 31, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a
- [Over Drive Adventure](https://vgmonline.net/overdrivehell29/) - Album Title: Over Drive Adventure Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0029 Release Date: December 31, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview Over Drive Adventure is the next iteration of the series formerly known as Overdrive Hell and continues the tradition of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and Shinji Hosoe. In addition,
- [Dragon's Crown Pro Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/dragonscrownpro/) - Album Title: Dragon's Crown Pro Original Soundtrack Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1095/7 Release Date: February 27, 2020 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Dragon’s Crown Pro Original Soundtrack is a re-recording of Dragon’s Crown Original Soundtrack, used in the PS4 remaster of Dragon’s Crown and featuring a full orchestra, whereas the original mostly used orchestral
- [ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK](https://vgmonline.net/acecombat7/) - Album Title: ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1162 Release Date: December 30, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is the first mainline title in the series since 2007. Featuring compositions by Keiki Kobayashi, series veteran, as well as contributions from
- [NieR: Glory to Mankind](https://vgmonline.net/nierglory/) - Album Title: NieR: Glory to Mankind Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0032 Release Date: September 1, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview NieR: Glory to Mankind is an unofficial arrangement album by Rozen + Reven for NieR: Automata, and it is their first full-length project as a duo, covering most of the key themes from
- [The Keyblade War](https://vgmonline.net/keybladewar/) - Album Title: The Keyblade War Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0279 Release Date: March 27, 2020 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview The Keyblade War is an unofficial arrangement album by Rozen + Reven. It is the second full-length album for the duo, the first being NieR: Glory to Mankind. The two are joined by the
- [Piano Collections: Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow/Green](https://vgmonline.net/pokemonredpiano/) - Album Title: Piano Collections: Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow/Green Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0065 Release Date: November 10, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Piano Collections: Pokémon Red / Blue / Green / Yellow is a Kickstarted fan arrangement album of piano arrangements of music from the first generation of Pokémon games, mostly arranged and performed by
- [NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum](https://vgmonline.net/nieraddendum/) - Album Title: NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10765 Release Date: March 25, 2020 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum is an album of orchestral arrangements intended for the NieR Theatrical Orchestra 12020 concerts celebrating the 10th anniversary of the NieR series. It
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- [Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition to Receive Soundtrack Updates](https://vgmonline.net/xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-to-receive-soundtrack-updates/) - A new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition kickstarted this morning's Nintendo Direct, and those with a keen ear may have picked up on two exciting details regarding the game's soundtrack. First, the trailer announced (at roughly the 3:05 mark) that certain tracks from the original game will be receiving a facelift. Though the announcement
- [NieR:Automata Original Soundtrack Hacking Tracks](https://vgmonline.net/nierhacking/) - Album Title: NieR:Automata Original Soundtrack Hacking Tracks Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10593 Release Date: March 29, 2017 Purchase: Out of Print Overview NieR:Automata Original Soundtrack Hacking Tracks is a disc included as a first-press bonus for the NieR:Automata Original Soundtrack. It compiles together the chiptune versions of tracks from the original soundtrack
- [Brave Wave Offers "Pay What You Want" Limited-Time Deal](https://vgmonline.net/brave-wave-offers-pay-what-you-want-limited-time-deal/) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brave Wave Productions announced yesterday that all Brave Wave music albums will now sell "for a 'pay-what-you-want' fee" for a limited time via Bandcamp. https://twitter.com/BraveWaveMusic/status/1240323037330845698 "We don't often get the time to sit down and simply enjoy our favorite music without any distractions," their official statement reads, "so we
- [FFVII REMAKE Soundtrack CD Sets Coming This May](https://vgmonline.net/ffvii-remake-soundtrack-cd-sets-coming-this-may/) - Square Enix Music posted a tweet yesterday announcing plans to release a full soundtrack CD set for Final Fantasy VII Remake later this year. Spanning seven (very clever, Square Enix) discs' worth of music, this soundtrack looks set to combine updated arrangements of Final Fantasy VII's iconic themes, alongside a number of original tracks. "Hollow", an original
- [Monster Hunter World: Iceborne](https://vgmonline.net/monster-hunter-world-iceborne/) - Album Title: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10467~9 Release Date: September 25, 2019 Purchase: Buy on iTunes Overview Few franchises please their player bases quite like Monster Hunter does. We’ve sung praises for its soundtracks in the past, but Monster Hunter’s real charm comes from its commitment to lavishing fresh content
- [Death Stranding (Songs from the Video Game)](https://vgmonline.net/deathstrandingsongs/) - Album Title: Death Stranding (Songs from the Video Game) Record Label: Masterworks Catalog No.: G010004193231L Release Date: January 31, 2020 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Death Stranding (Songs from the Video Game) is the third major album released for Death Stranding, and is available now digitally, with future CD and vinyl releases planned. This album collects
- [Death Stranding (Original Score)](https://vgmonline.net/deathstrandingscore/) - Album Title: Death Stranding (Original Score) Record Label: Sony Classical Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: November 8, 2019 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Death Stranding (Original Score) is one of two albums released simultaneously with the game, first digitally then later with releases on CD and vinyl. It amasses the incidental instrumental tracks that play throughout
- [Death Stranding: Timefall](https://vgmonline.net/deathstrandingtimefall/) - Album Title: Death Stranding: Timefall Record Label: RCA Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: November 8, 2019 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Death Stranding: Timefall is a collection of songs written or licensed for Death Stranding, available as part of the special and collector’s editions of the game, as well as separate digitally. The album is
- [PIRAMIRiSE / Emi Hirayama](https://vgmonline.net/piramirise/) - Album Title: PIRAMiRISE / Emi Hirayama Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1163 Release Date: November 22, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The album PIRAMiRISE, Emi Hirayama's debut vocal album, crowdfunded on Fanbeats, features songs from video game heavyweights such as Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, AJURIKA, Yoh Ohyama, among others. It features a blend
- [Square Enix Jazz - Final Fantasy VII-](https://vgmonline.net/sejazzff7/) - Album Title: Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy VII- Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10744 Release Date: January 22, 2020 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy VII- is the third in a new series of jazz arrangement albums by Square Enix, released just ahead of a set of concerts focused on
- [FIRE EMBLEM PREMIUM ARRANGE Gets a Sequel, Available Now](https://vgmonline.net/fire-emblem-premium-arrange-gets-a-sequel-available-now/) - Last year's FIRE EMBLEM PREMIUM ARRANGE has received a brand new follow-up album, released just this past week. The new album looks set to deliver yet another batch of high-energy, rock-infused Fire Emblem arrangements. The track list comes to a total of thirteen, with no fewer than four dedicated to the franchise's latest entry, Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
- [Trials of Mana Soundtrack Coming This April](https://vgmonline.net/trials-of-mana-soundtrack-coming-this-april/) - Square Enix Music has announced TRIALS OF MANA Original Soundtrack via Twitter last week. Composed for the remake of the fabled Super Nintendo RPG (a.k.a. Seiken Densetsu 3) that only recently saw a stateside release as part of the Collection of Mana, the soundtrack looks set to come to various Japanese retailers as well as
- [Link's Awakening Gets 4-Disc Soundtrack CD This March](https://vgmonline.net/links-awakening-gets-4-disc-soundtrack-cd-this-march/) - Nintendo announced an official soundtrack CD release for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening last week, courtesy of The Legend of Zelda's official Japanese Twitter account. Spanning four discs and totaling 205 tracks, this surprisingly hefty set appears to feature music from both the game's original GameBoy release and its recent Switch reimagining. The set
- [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Comes to iTunes Next Week](https://vgmonline.net/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-comes-to-itunes-next-week/) - Pre-orders for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Original Soundtrack) are live on the US iTunes storefront. Scored by the capable crew at Basiscape (Hitoshi Sakimoto of Odin Sphere and Muramasa fame included), this soundtrack accompanies Vanillaware's first foray into the supersized mech world, and may feature a heightened emphasis on electronic sound to boot. The full
- [New NieR Orchestral Album tracklist and details released](https://vgmonline.net/new-nier-orchestral-album-tracklist-details/) - Square Enix has released the tracklist and cover for the new NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum, set to release on March 25 just ahead of their new NieR Theatrical Orchestra 12020 concerts in Japan, as part of the 10th anniversary NieR celebrations. The tracklist, covering tracks from both NieR Gestalt & Replicant as well as NieR:
- [P3D & P5D Full Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/persona3d5d/) - Album Title: P3D & P5D Full Soundtrack Record Label: Atlus Catalog No.: 610-9155 Release Date: May 24, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview P3D & P5D Full Soundtrack is the combined soundtrack for the Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight games, released exclusively as part of the collector’s editions that package
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2019 – Scores of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2019scores/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Scores of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2019. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2019 – Artists of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2019artists/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Artists of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2019. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2019 – Audio of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2019audio/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Audio of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2019. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2019 – Albums of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2019albums/) - We are proud to present the winners in the ‘Albums of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2019. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2019 - Organizations of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2019organizations/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Organizations of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2019. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [TUNED SCAPE](https://vgmonline.net/tunedscape/) - Album Title: TUNED SCAPE Record Label: LILT Records Catalog No. LILT-0027 Release Date: August 12, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview Like many of Hiroto Saitoh's original albums, TUNED SCAPE features a mix of instrumental tunes of varying styles and more vocaloid heavy tunes using the vocaloid program Miku Hatsune. How does his most recent
- [Nanosweep 28](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep28/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 28 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-028 Release Date: August 12, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a
- [The Legend of Hizumi](https://vgmonline.net/overdrivehell28/) - Album Title: The Legend of Hizumi Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0028 Release Date: August 12, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The Legend of Hizumi is the next iteration of the series formerly known as Overdrive Hell and continues the tradition of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and Shinji Hosoe. In
- [Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres-](https://vgmonline.net/khworldoftres/) - Album Title: Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- (Concert Video / CD Edition) Record Label: Square Enix Music, Disney Concerts, Walt Disney Records Catalog No.: SQEX-10714 (CD Edition) Release Date: April 27, 2019 (CD Edition); January 23 (Concert Video) Purchase: Buy on PSN / Microsoft Store / CDJapan Overview Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- is a video and album
- [Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Super Music Collection](https://vgmonline.net/pokemonletsgo/) - Album Title: Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Super Music Collection Record Label: The Pokémon Company Catalog No.: OVCP-0009 Release Date: December 1, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Super Music Collection is the soundtrack to the Pokémon: Let’s Go games released on Nintendo
- [Chrono Orchestra Arrangement Box](https://vgmonline.net/chronoorchestralbox/) - Album Title: Chrono Orchestra Arrangement Box Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10727/9 Release Date: September 4, 2019 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Chrono Orchestra Arrangement Box is a box set release that includes the Chrono Trigger Orchestral Arrangement and the Chrono Cross Orchestral Arrangement albums, both of which are also available separately. The box
- [Chrono Trigger Orchestral Arrangement](https://vgmonline.net/chronotriggerorchestral/) - Album Title: Chrono Trigger Orchestral Arrangement Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10724 Release Date: September 4, 2019 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Chrono Trigger Orchestral Arrangement is the first official orchestral album for the game, though there have been other official arrangement albums. It releases simultaneously with an equivalent album for Chrono Cross, and is
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2019 Nominations](https://vgmonline.net/awards2019nominations/) - The team at VGMO: Video Game Music Online are proud to present the nominations for the Annual Game Music Awards 2019. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. A panel of experienced and knowledgeable journalists have determined the nominations of these awards. The panelists have
- [Chrono Cross Orchestral Arrangement](https://vgmonline.net/chronocrossorchestral/) - Album Title: Chrono Cross Orchestral Arrangement Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10725 Release Date: September 4, 2019 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Chrono Cross Orchestral Arrangement is the first official orchestral album for the game, though there have been other official arrangement albums in the past. It releases simultaneously with an equivalent album for Chrono
- [Square Enix Acoustic Arrangements](https://vgmonline.net/seacoustic/) - Album Title: Square Enix Acoustic Arrangements Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10730 Release Date: October 2, 2019 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Square Enix Acoustic Arrangements is an arrangement album that focuses on small acoustic ensemble arrangements of tracks across many different video games and series from Square Enix. Although most other arrangement albums
- [NieR Music Concert: Memories of Puppets](https://vgmonline.net/nierconcert2/) - Album Title: NieR Music Concert: Memories of Puppets (Blu-Ray Edition / CD Edition) Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20037 (Blu-ray Edition); SQEX-20038 (w/ Eng. subtitles); SQEX-10689/90 (CD Edition) Release Date: September 20, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR Music Concert: The Memories of Puppets is the second concert video release for the NieR games, focusing
- [Another Eden Original Soundtrack 2](https://vgmonline.net/anotheredenost2/) - Album Title: Another Eden Original Soundtrack 2 Record Label: Sleigh Bells / Procyon Studio Catalog No.: SBPS-0036~37 Release Date: September 5, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview Another Eden is a free-to-play mobile RPG with a time-travel setting done in the traditional JRPG style and is written by Masato Kato, best known for writing the Chrono
- [Masayoshi Soken Interview: Shadows Withal](https://vgmonline.net/masayoshisokeninterview4/) - Masayoshi Soken has been the subject of many accolades for his soundtracks for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and its expansions Heavensward and Stormblood. In Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Soken continued his role as main composer and sound director, crafting an equally impressive soundtrack to accompany the tale of a world engulfed in eternal light and the
- [NieR Music Concert & Talk Live: Horobi no Shiro Saisei no Kuro](https://vgmonline.net/nierconcert/) - Album Title: NieR Music Concert & Talk Live: Horobi no Shiro Saisei no Kuro Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20032 Release Date: December 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR Music Concert & Talk Live: Horobi no Shiro Saisei no Kuro is the first live concert video release for the NieR games, containing
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- [Submissions for "Fan Favorite" category of VGMO's 2019 annual awards now open](https://vgmonline.net/2019fanfavoritesubmissions/) - It's that time of year - we're starting to round up our favorite soundtracks of 2019 for our Annual Game Music Awards! As with the past two years, we will be including a "Fan Favorite" category, where our readers and fellow soundtrack enthusiasts can vote on their favorite video game soundtracks of 2019. This category
- [Megan McDuffee Interview: Sounds of Synthpop](https://vgmonline.net/meganmcduffeeinterview/) - Megan McDuffee is no stranger to the world of synthwave and synthpop. Having worked on multiple original albums, singles, and covers in these genres, she lent her musical style to the world of River City Girls, headlining as the main composer. In this interview with Megan McDuffee, she reflects on her recent soundtrack for River City Girls, talks
- [SOULCALIBUR VI ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK](https://vgmonline.net/soulcalibur6/) - Album Title: SOULCALIBUR VI ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1161 Release Date: July 27, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The SOULCALIBUR VI ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK accompanies the latest in Namco Bandai's fighting series. Featuring the work of many members of the BNSI sound team, as well as music from Yukihiro Jindo,
- [Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14eorzeansymphony/) - Album Title: Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20040 Release Date: December 20, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Album is Blu-Ray release that compiles both studio recordings and live concert recordings of orchestral arrangements of music from Final Fantasy XIV, spanning
- [Libra of precatus Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/libraofprecatus/) - Album Title: Libra of precatus Original Soundtrack Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRS-0024~5 Release Date: June 5, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview The Libra of precatus Original Soundtrack accompanies the mobile game of the same name. Composed by noisycroak members Hideki Sakamoto, Keisuke Ito, and Ryusuke Fujioka, it provides a blend of electronic
- [Celeste: Farewell](https://vgmonline.net/celeste-farewell/) - Album Title: Celeste: Farewell Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0222 Release Date: September 9, 2019 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview Lena Raine has returned to the mountain - and lofty though its heights may be, they haven’t deterred her from charting a new path. Celeste’s legacy is lofty, to be sure. If you’ve
- [Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Arrangement Album](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14orchestral/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Arrangement Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10607 Release Date: September 20, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Final Fantasy XIV Orchestral Arrangement Album features arrangements for songs from both Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and its first expansion Heavensward performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, with
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- [Final Fantasy XIV Piano Collections](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14piano/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy XIV Piano Collections Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10704/5 Release Date: March 6, 2019 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Final Fantasy XIV Piano Collections is the first official Piano Collections album for Final Fantasy XIV, with arrangements and performances by Keiko on two discs. This album is mostly a compilation
- [The Primals](https://vgmonline.net/primals/) - Album Title: The Primals Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10652 Release Date: May 16, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Primals is the first album from the eponymous band created by Masayoshi Soken, who arranges and performs songs from Final Fantasy XIV. This first album is mostly a compilation of existing tracks, recycling
- [Bungo and Alchemist Orchestra Concert](https://vgmonline.net/bungoorchestra/) - Album Title: Bungo and Alchemist Orchestra Concert Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRS-0022 Release Date: November 28, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview The Bungo and Alchemist Orchestra Concert features orchestral arrangements of most of the original soundtrack material. Arranged by Hideki Sakamoto himself, and performed by Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Symphony Chorus, and Mari
- [NJBP Concert Archives 1 ~ANCIENT FESTIVAL~](https://vgmonline.net/njbpconcertarchives1/) - Album Title: NJBP Concert Archives 1 ~ANCIENT FESTIVAL~ Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRVD-5001 Release Date: July 6, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The NJBP Concert Archives 1 ~ANCIENT FESTIVAL~ is a DVD+CD combo dedicated to the music of Yuzo Koshiro. Featuring music from The Scheme, Streets of Rage and Etrian Odyssey series, and the entirety of Actraiser,
- [The Mystic Tower Griffon Original Sound Track](https://vgmonline.net/mystictowergriffon/) - Album Title: The Mystic Tower Griffon Original Sound Track Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1082 Release Date: June 28, 2019 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview The Mystic Tower Griffon Original Sound Track is the latest release from Basiscape, for the mobile game of the same name, and features compositions by Mitsuhiro Kaneda,
- [The Far Edge of Fate: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14faredge/) - Album Title: The Far Edge of Fate: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20033 Release Date: June 7, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Far Edge of Fate: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack covers music from patches 3.2 to 3.5 of the Heavensward expansion, bridging the music releases
- [Duality: Final Fantasy XIV Arrangement Album](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14duality/) - Album Title: Duality: Final Fantasy XIV Arrangement Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20031 Release Date: December 7, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Duality: Final Fantasy XIV Arrangement Album is the second arrangement album for Final Fantasy XIV, covering tracks from the first expansion, Heavensward. Following the pattern of the first arrangement
- [Basiscape Interview: Caravan Stories](https://vgmonline.net/basiscapeinterview/) - Basiscape has been responsible for a lot of music in the past few years, from Valkyria Chronicles 4, by Hitoshi Sakimoto, to various Vanillaware works, such as the PS4 re-releases of Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, which featured orchestrations and new compositions by other members of Sakimoto's company. Yoshimi Kudo, known for his work on Raiden V,
- [Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Volume 2](https://vgmonline.net/ff15vol2/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Volume 2 (Blu-ray Edition / CD Edition) Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20049/50 (Blu-ray Edition); SQEX-10646/50 (CD Edition) Release Date: March 21, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan (Blu-ray Edition / CD Edition) Overview The Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Volume 2 is the collection of music from DLCs and
- [ASUKA 120% ~BURNING Remixes~](https://vgmonline.net/asuka120remixes/) - Album Title: ASUKA 120% ~BURNING Remixes~ Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1157 Release Date: March 11, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The ASUKA 120% ~Burning Remixes~ album consists of two discs featuring arrangements from the fighting game Asuka 120% Burning Fest, originally composed by Keishi Yonao. This release features BGM and vocal arrangements by Keishi
- [Raging Loop Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ragingloop/) - Album Title: Raging Loop Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1159 Release Date: December 21, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Raging Loop Original Soundtrack accompanies the game by the same name and is a visual novel realization of the "werewolves vs. townsfolk" game. Composed primarily by Takayuki Aihara, under the alias, NO‐NO₂,
- [Final Fantasy XV Piano Collections: Moonlit Melodies](https://vgmonline.net/ff15pc/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy XV Piano Collections: Moonlit Melodies Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10586 Release Date: February 22, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon.co.jp Overview The Final Fantasy XV Piano Collections is another entry in Square-Enix’s series of Piano Collections, which feature piano solo arrangements of popular themes from their games. This album features
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- [Chrono Trigger and Chrono Chross orchestral albums and concerts coming this fall](https://vgmonline.net/chrono-trigger-and-chrono-chross-orchestral-albums-and-concerts-coming-this-fall/) - Following the pattern of last year's NieR orchestral albums and concert, Square Enix has announced a set of orchestral albums and a concert series for the music of Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross. There is no word yet on arrangers or tracklists for the project, but the original composer, Yasunori Mitsuda, will supervise the arrangements. This new
- [Masayoshi Soken Interview: Songs of Salt and Suffering](https://vgmonline.net/masayoshisokeninterview3/) - Masayoshi Soken has been the subject of many accolades for his soundtracks for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and its expansion Heavensward. In Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, Soken continued his role as main composer and sound director, crafting an equally impressive soundtrack to tell of the struggles of the Domans and Ala Mhigans against the
- [R4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-](https://vgmonline.net/r420thanniv/) - Album Title: R4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS- Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRNS-2004 Release Date: March 21, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ridge Racer Type 4 soundtrack, Supersweep and Nanosounds teamed up to publish R4 -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-, a two disc release featuring both a remix side
- [A New World: Intimate Music from Final Fantasy - Volume 2](https://vgmonline.net/a-new-world-intimate-music-from-final-fantasy-volume-2/) - Album Title: A New World: Intimate Music from Final Fantasy - Volume 2 Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: May 7, 2019 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview We tend to cherish orchestral VGM concerts as the ultimate live expressions of our favorite soundtracks; but they aren’t the only expressions worth the
- [Project Destati: DARKNESS](https://vgmonline.net/destatidarkness/) - Album Title: Project Destati: DARKNESS Record Label: Project Destati Catalog No.: PD-05 Release Date: March 28, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Project Destati: DARKNESS is the third release from the Project Destati team, continuing their task of arranging songs from the Kingdom Hearts series. The album comes four years after their previous release, Project Destati:
- [Square Enix Jazz Vol.2](https://vgmonline.net/square-enix-jazz-vol-2/) - Album Title: Square Enix Jazz Vol.2 Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10699 Release Date: December 19, 2018 Purchase: Buy on iTunes Overview The Square Enix Jazz series began with a twelve-track set of stylish tributes to Final Fantasy. The publisher could have returned for seconds in Square Enix Jazz Vol.2 - there’s always
- [Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy-](https://vgmonline.net/square-enix-jazz-final-fantasy/) - Album Title: Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy- Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10628 Release Date: November 22, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Square Enix Store Overview Among video game music publishers, Square Enix reigns supreme. While its triple-A contemporaries have started to catch up, few can boast catalogs as accessible and well-crafted; and of
- [NieR Orchestral Arrangement Special Box Edition](https://vgmonline.net/nierorchestralbox/) - Album Title: NieR Orchestral Arrangement Special Box Edition Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10675~7 Release Date: September 12, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR Orchestral Arrangement Special Box Edition is a box set release that includes the NieR Gestalt and Replicant Orchestral Arrangement Album and the NieR: Automata Orchestral Arrangement Album, both of
- [NieR:Automata Orchestral Arrangement Album](https://vgmonline.net/nierautomataorchestral/) - Album Title: NieR:Automata Orchestral Arrangement Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10674 Release Date: September 12, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR:Automata Orchestral Arrangement Album is the first fully orchestral arrangement album for NieR:Automata, released simultaneously with the NieR Gestalt and Replicant Orchestral Arrangement Album. The album has separate arrangements for individual songs
- [NieR Gestalt and Replicant Orchestral Arrangement Album](https://vgmonline.net/nierorchestral/) - Album Title: NieR Gestalt and Replicant Orchestral Arrangement Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10673 Release Date: September 12, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview NieR Gestalt and Replicant Orchestral Arrangement Album is the first fully orchestral arrangement album for the original NieR games. It comes eight years after the release of the original
- [oto no ha](https://vgmonline.net/otonoha/) - Album Title: oto no ha Record Label: Magical Lamp Sound Design Catalog No.: MLSD-0004 Release Date: February 23, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview oto no ha is an original EP recently released by Hiroyuki Kawada, known for his works at Namco since the 1980s. The album's concept is that of music found in
- [S:core](https://vgmonline.net/score/) - Album Title: S:core Record Label: LILT Records Catalog No. LILT-0026 Release Date: December 29, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview Like many of Hiroto Saitoh's original albums, S:core features a mix of instrumental tunes of varying styles and more vocaloid heavy tunes using the vocaloid program Miku Hatsune. How does his most recent album turn
- [The Stone](https://vgmonline.net/thestone/) - Album Title: The Stone Record Label: TENSHI RECORDS Catalog No.: TENS-0005 Release Date: January 14, 2019 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview The Stone, released under TENSHI RECORDS, is an album composed by Supersweep (no individual credits given) aimed at providing more relaxing, healing style music and isn't necessarily catered to the video game music community. Themed
- [Fire Emblem Premium Arrange](https://vgmonline.net/fire-emblem-premium-arrange/) - Album Title: Fire Emblem Premium Arrange Record Label: INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS Catalog No.: QWCI-00004 Release Date: March 20, 2019 Purchase: Buy on CDJapan Overview At times, Fire Emblem seems split across a chronological line. Entries preceding Fire Emblem Awakening were little known in the west but revered all the same for their merciless challenge. By
- [Nanosweep 27](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep27/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 27 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-027 Release Date: December 29, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a guest
- [overdrive hell 27: Kaze no Tani no Hizumi Tengoku](https://vgmonline.net/overdrivehell27/) - Album Title: Overdrive Hell 27: Kaze no Tani no Hizumi Tengoku Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0027 Release Date: December 29, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview overdrive hell 27 -Kaze no Tani no Hizumi Tengoku- is the twenty seventh iteration in a series of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and
- [The Legend of Zelda Concert 2018](https://vgmonline.net/the-legend-of-zelda-concert-2018/) - Album Title: The Legend of Zelda Concert 2018 Record Label: NIPPON COLUMBIA Catalog No.: COCX-40771~2 Release Date: March 6, 2019 Purchase: Buy on Amazon Overview Legend of Zelda fans will never want for outstanding orchestral covers of the franchise’s greatest hits - not if the fans and their vast library of cinematic tributes have
- [Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Kingdom of Torna Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/xenoblade2torna/) - Album Title: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Kingdom of Torna Original Soundtrack Record Label: Procyon Studio Catalog No.: SBPS-0039 Release Date: December 14, 2018 Purchase: Buy on iTunes Overview The fact that Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s DLC expansion even has its own soundtrack is, in some sense, impressive enough. Given the sheer volume of original music (nearly five
- [Reviver](https://vgmonline.net/reviver/) - Album Title: Reviver Record Label: 8bitpeoples Catalog No.: 8BP139 Release Date: July 17, 2018 Purchase: Buy on 8bitpeoples Overview Released last summer, Reviver is Kris Keyser's, a chiptune artist from Brooklyn, NY, first full length release, featuring tunes worked on over the past five years. This eleven track album, with plenty of retro flair,
- [Xenoblade2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/xenoblade2/) - Album Title: Xenoblade2 Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sleigh Bells / Procyon Studio Catalog No.: SBPS-0025~30 Release Date: May 23, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview In 2010, Monolith Soft released the original Xenoblade and with a team of composers (Yoko Shimomura, ACE+ (CHiCo, Tomori Kudo, Kenji Hiramatsu), Manami Kiyota, and Yasunori Mitsuda) produced a soundtrack that,
- [Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 8](https://vgmonline.net/caravanstoriesvol8/) - Album Title: Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 8 Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1081 Release Date: January 30, 2019 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Caravan Stories is a mobile/PC MMORPG released by Aiming in 2017 and features the talents at Basiscape helming the music. The Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 8 is the last of
- [Distant Worlds--Music from FINAL FANTASY: Durham](https://vgmonline.net/legend-of-zelda-symphony-of-the-goddesses-2/) - I recently attended Distant Worlds--Music from FINAL FANTASY in Durham, NC. Although Distant Worlds was launched over 10 years ago to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise, this marked the first time Distant Worlds had performed in Durham--and it was an excellent way to begin. First off, conductor Arnie Roth assured the
- [Devil Engine Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/devilengine/) - Album Title: Devil Engine Original Soundtrack Record Label: DANGEN Entertainment Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 04, 2019 Purchase: Buy on Steam Overview Devil Engine is a recently released side-scrolling shoot-em-up, inspired by many of the classics of the 32-bit era. Likewise, the Devil Engine Original Soundtrack, composed primarily by Joseph Bailey (Qwesta), also carries
- [Black Bird Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/black-bird/) - Album Title: Black Bird Original Soundtrack Record Label: Onion Games Catalog No.: OGYJ-002 Release Date: November 17, 2018 Purchase: iTunes, Amazon, Onion Store Overview Pong wasn't ten years old before games began borrowing the music of opera. As noted by the scholar Tim Summers, these quotations, which appeared as early as 1981's Route-16, were "not often presented in
- [Fantasy Worlds](https://vgmonline.net/fantasy-worlds/) - Album Title: Fantasy Worlds Record Label: Neue Meister Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 22, 2019 Purchase: Buy on iTunes Overview Benyamin Nuss is something of a common thread between Square Enix’s most iconic composers and alumni, and if you’ve listened to their work over the past decade, chances are you’ve heard his as
- [West of Loathing DLC music receives EP release](https://vgmonline.net/west-of-loathing-dlc-music-receives-ep-release/) - Composer Ryan Ike has released a short collection of new West of Loathing tracks this week. Titled West of Loathing: Reckoning at Gun Manor (Original Game Soundtrack), the collection expands Ryan Ike's comical western soundtrack with new tunes composed for West of Loathing's DLC. https://twitter.com/RyanIkeComposer/status/1098302962793771008 West of Loathing: Reckoning at Gun Manor (Original Game Soundtrack) can be
- [Octopath Traveler Arrangements -Break & Boost- available now](https://vgmonline.net/octopath-traveler-arrangements-break-boost-available-now/) - Today marks the release of Octopath Traveler Arrangements - Break & Boost -, an official Square Enix album honoring the publisher's critically acclaimed JRPG. Helmed by Octopath Traveler composer Yasunori Nishiki himself, this two-part tribute project explores Nishiki-san's score in both acoustic and rock styles, with the latter arrangements featuring Masahiro Aoki of Street Fighter 5 and
- [Wargroove Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/wargroove-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Wargroove Original Soundtrack Record Label: Boss Battle Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 1, 2019 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview Fans of the long-dormant Advance Wars franchise have likely had a keen eye on Wargroove for a while now. Heavily inspired by Nintendo and Intelligent Systems’ chess-style tactics games, this indie
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2018 – Best of the Best](https://vgmonline.net/awards2018bestofthebest/) - Each year, we end our awards week with a "Best of the Best" post - the culmination of our awards process. At the beginning of the year, we start a spreadsheet of notable soundtracks we come across; at the end of the year, we take a few weeks to sift through the releases and decide
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2018 – Scores of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2018scores/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Scores of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2018. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2018 – Artists of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2018artists/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Artists of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2018. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2018 – Audio of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2018audio/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Audio of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2018. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2018 – Albums of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2018albums/) - We are proud to present the winners in the ‘Albums of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2018. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2018 - Organizations of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/annual-game-music-awards-2018-organizations-of-the-year/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Organizations of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2018. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [NieR Automata chamber music album coming this month](https://vgmonline.net/nier-automata-chamber-music-album-coming-this-month/) - Game music arranger Sean Schafianski announced a new NieR: Automata chamber music album today, slated for release later this month. Titled Chamber Works: NieR Automata, the album promises to rearrange seven tracks from MONACA's cyber-gothic soundtrack in a chamber ensemble format, with nods to contemporary minimalist composers peppered into the mix. https://twitter.com/VGMRemastered/status/1093965736953794561 Chamber Works: NieR
- [Celeste Piano Collections](https://vgmonline.net/celeste-piano-collections/) - Album Title: Celeste Piano Collections Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0137 Release Date: January 25, 2019 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview January 25th marked the first full year since Celeste’s debut - and a what year that must have been for the team behind the game. Garnering numerous nominations and accolades while fostering
- [Chrono Cross concert tour coming to Japan this November](https://vgmonline.net/chrono-cross-concert-tour-coming-to-japan-this-november/) - Chrono Cross composer Yasunori Mitsuda has announced plans to tour Japan this November with a concert series in honor of Chrono Cross's 20th anniversary. Titled Radical Dreamers, this concert series will pay tribute to the cult classic PS1 JRPG and its legendary musical score. https://twitter.com/YasunoriMitsuda/status/1091259699045912576 Radical Dreamers concerts are currently planned for Tokyo, Osaka, and
- [FIGHTING EX LAYER Soundtracks](https://vgmonline.net/fightingexlayer/) - Album Title: FIGHTING EX LAYER Soundtracks Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1160 Release Date: December 12, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview One could say that the FIGHTING EX LAYER Soundtracks is a work 22 years in the making. Not only does it feature the soundtrack to the recently crowdfunded fighting game Fighting EX Layer,
- [NAMCO SOUND MUSEUM: MÄRCHEN MAZE & BLAST OFF & FINAL BLASTER](https://vgmonline.net/namcosoundmuseum2/) - Album Title: NAMCO SOUND MUSEUM: MÄRCHEN MAZE & BLAST OFF & FINAL BLASTER Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1158 Release Date: November 30, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The second collection of retro Namco game soundtracks released by Supersweep, NAMCO SOUND MUSEUM: MÄRCHEN MAZE & BLAST OFF & FINAL BLASTER, chronicles the soundtracks
- [Celeste Piano Collections available now](https://vgmonline.net/celeste-piano-collections-available-now/) - Pianist and composer Trevor Alan Gomes has released a piano album honoring the music of Celeste today. Created in collaboration with Celeste composer Lena Raine, this 13-track album reworks the soundtrack to the indie platforming breakout hit in piano form. https://twitter.com/kuraine/status/1088645837649936385 Gomes' previous VGM piano cover projects include four albums dedicated to the Pokemon series, as
- [Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 7](https://vgmonline.net/caravanstoriesvol7/) - Album Title: Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 7 Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1077 Release Date: December 28, 2018 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Caravan Stories is a mobile/PC MMORPG released by Aiming in 2017 and features the talents at Basiscape helming the music. The Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 7 is the seventh of
- [Zelda & Chill](https://vgmonline.net/zelda-chill/) - Album Title: Zelda & Chill Record Label: GameChops Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 14, 2018 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview If a “lo-fi hip-hop” tribute to The Legend of Zelda’s greatest musical hits sounds like an odd fit for the series, it might not be. Take a look at the past few entries
- [Tangledeep ~Arrange~](https://vgmonline.net/tangledeep-arrange/) - Album Title: Tangledeep ~Arrange~ Record Label: OverClocked Records Catalog No.: OCRX-0011 Release Date: June 1, 2018 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview Great game music not only ages well, but evolves over time. The best soundtracks are so adaptable and enduring that they inspire fresh interpretations, and this is a testament to their staying power
- [Kingdom Hearts music box album coming next week](https://vgmonline.net/kingdom-hearts-music-box-album-coming-next-week/) - VGM cover artist Video Game Music Box is set to release Music Box Classics: KINGDOM HEARTS, Vol. 1 one week from today. Coinciding with the release of Kingdom Hearts III, this collection will feature fifteen music box covers of classic tunes from the Square Enix / Disney crossover series, from "Hikari" to "Treasured Memories." https://twitter.com/VGMusicBox/status/1087445296035057666 This
- [Hikaru Utada releases new Kingdom Hearts III EP](https://vgmonline.net/hikaru-utada-releases-new-kingdom-hearts-iii-ep/) - Veteran Kingdom Hearts vocalist Hikaru Utada has released a new EP album just ahead of the release of Kingdom Hearts III. Titled Face My Fears - EP, the album features both English and Japanese-language versions of "Face My Fears" and "Don't Think Twice" - two tracks that have been featured heavily in the marketing material for
- [Children of Termina](https://vgmonline.net/children-of-termina/) - Album Title: Children of Termina Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0167 Release Date: November 30, 2018 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview Rozen composes at a rate that makes one wonder if the moon may really be about to fall. Children of Termina marks his third electro-orchestral concept album paying tribute to The Legend
- [HORGIHUGH Original Sound Track](https://vgmonline.net/horgihugh/) - Album Title: HORGIHUGH Original Sound Track Record Label: Pixel Catalog No.: PXCD-001 Release Date: November 9, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The HORGIHUGH Original Sound Track, the first release from record label Pixel, chronicles the soundtrack for the mobile and PC shmup, HORGIHUGH. Composed by Motoaki Furukawa, known for previous works such as Salamander and Gradius, among others,
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2018 Nominations](https://vgmonline.net/awards2018nominations/) - The team at VGMO: Video Game Music Online are proud to present the nominations for the Annual Game Music Awards 2018. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. A panel of experienced and knowledgeable journalists have determined the nominations of these awards. The panelists have
- [Nebula](https://vgmonline.net/nebula/) - Album Title: Nebula Record Label: TENSHI RECORDS Catalog No.: TENS-0004 Release Date: October 26, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview Nebula, released under TENSHI RECORDS, is an album composed by Supersweep (no individual credits given) aimed at providing more relaxing, healing style music and isn't necessarily catered to the video game music community. Themed around the
- [Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 6](https://vgmonline.net/caravanstoriesvol6/) - Album Title: Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 6 Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1076 Release Date: November 30, 2018 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Caravan Stories is a mobile/PC MMORPG released by Aiming in 2017 and features the talents at Basiscape helming the music. The Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 6 is the sixth of
- [Yoku's Island Express Original Video Game Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/yoku/) - Album Title: Yoku's Island Express Original Video Game Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: SE-3227-2 Release Date: May 29, 2018 Purchase: Sumthing, Amazon, iTunes Overview “Form ever follows function.” For the architect Louis Sullivan, this was a physical law, as ironclad as those of thermodynamics, to be violated only by the decadent,
- [Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 5](https://vgmonline.net/caravanstoriesvol5/) - Album Title: Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 5 Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1075 Release Date: October 31, 2018 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Caravan Stories is a mobile/PC MMORPG released by Aiming in 2017 and features the talents at Basiscape helming the music. The Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 5 is the fifth of
- [Submissions for "Fan Favorite" category for VGMO's 2018 annual awards now open](https://vgmonline.net/2018fanfavoritesubmissions/) - As the year comes to a close, we at VGMO have been enthusiastically thinking about this year's Annual Game Music Awards. Due to the popularity of our new "Fan Favorite" category last year, it will be returning again this year. This category will be entirely decided on by the public; anybody is welcome to submit
- [Sweep Record now offering international sales](https://vgmonline.net/sweep-record-now-offering-international-sales/) - Supersweep record label Sweep Record is set to offer an international sales portal later this month. This portal will provide listeners an English-language option for browsing Sweep Record's array of soundtracks. International products are currently limited but include such titles as Mega Man Network Transmission, TEKKEN Revolution, Glory of Hercules SOUND CHRONICLE, and WILDGUNS Reloaded,
- [Divinity: Original Sin II Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/divinity-original-sin2/) - Album Title: Divinity: Original Sin 2 Original Soundtrack Record Label: Black Screen Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 23, 2018 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Kirill Pokrovsky passed away in 2015 after an extensive discography for the Divinity series. For Divinity: Original Sin II, released on PC last year to high praise, Borislav Slavov stepped up to the
- [Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 4](https://vgmonline.net/caravanstoriesvol4/) - Album Title: Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 4 Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1074 Release Date: September 28, 2018 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Caravan Stories is a mobile/PC MMORPG released by Aiming in 2017 and features the talents at Basiscape helming the music. The Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 4 is the fourth of
- [AHI COMPILATION 09](https://vgmonline.net/ahicomp09/) - Album Title: AHI COMPILATION 09 Record Label: Akihabara Heavy Industry Inc. Catalog No.: AHI09 Release Date: August 10, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The AHI COMPILATION 09 is an album of techno music published by Akihabara Heavy Industry, Inc., and has ties to Supersweep's Atsushi Ohara. How does this album, which veers towards more
- [GALTIA Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/galtia/) - Album Title: GALTIA Original Soundtrack Record Label: ZIZZ Studio Catalog No.: ZSCM-18250 Release Date: August 16, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The GALTIA Original Soundtrack, released and composed by ZIZZ Studio, accompanies the visual novel of the same name. Featuring plenty of composers from ZIZZ Studio, the soundtrack release features a mix of BGM
- [Octopath Traveler OST sees US release](https://vgmonline.net/octopath-traveler-ost-sees-us-release/) - Early this morning, Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack was finally announced for a western release. The soundtrack to the SNES-styled JRPG received high praise from fans (as well as from VGMO), and hard copies are now available for pre-order on the Square Enix NA store for 39.99 USD. The soundtrack is also available on iTunes for 19.99
- [luana](https://vgmonline.net/luana/) - Album Title: luana Record Label: TENSHI RECORDS Catalog No.: TENS-0003 Release Date: July 16, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview luana, released under TENSHI RECORDS, is an album composed by Supersweep (no individual credits given) aimed at providing more relaxing, healing style music and isn't necessarily catered to the video game music. Themed around the concept
- [RXN -RAIJIN- ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK](https://vgmonline.net/rxn/) - Album Title: RXN -RAIJIN- ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1156 Release Date: July 21, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The RXN -RAIJIN- ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK accompanies the game of the same name released earlier this year. Featuring BGM from Raito, BUCKET DRUMMER MASA, and KDES, an alias of Daisuke Nagata, former member of
- [Nanosweep 26](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep26/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 26 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-026 Release Date: August 10, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a guest
- [Overdrive Hell 26 -Hizumi Tengoku Mimi wo Hizumasereba-](https://vgmonline.net/overdrivehell26/) - Album Title: Overdrive Hell 26 -Hizumi Tengoku Mimi wo Hizumasereba- Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0026 Release Date: August 10, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview overdrive hell 26 -Hizumi Tengoku Mimi wo Hizumasereba- is the twenty sixth iteration in a series of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and Shinji Hosoe.
- [Glory of Heracles SOUND CHRONICLE](https://vgmonline.net/gloryofheraclesbox/) - Album Title: Glory of Heracles SOUND CHRONICLE Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1119 Release Date: June 23, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Four years in the making, the Glory of Heracles SOUND CHRONICLE, published by Supersweep, captures the first four mainline games in the series, as well as spinoffs, that were released for the Nintendo,
- [Nobuo Uematsu postpones projects, citing poor health](https://vgmonline.net/nobuo-uematsu-postpones-projects-citing-poor-health/) - Nobuo Uematsu, the world-renown Final Fantasy series composer, posted in his blog today that he would be stepping away from music, citing poor physical health. This post came shortly after an announcement made on September 12 that his performance with Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa, scheduled for October 7 and followed by a talk about his career, had
- [Yasunori Nishiki Interview: Eight Questions about Octopath Traveler](https://vgmonline.net/yasunori-nishiki-interview-eight-questions-about-octopath-traveler/) - Yasunori Nishiki's score to Octopath Traveler has been met with praise from fans and critics alike. The soundtrack mirror's the game's modern approach to an old-school style - and does so with unquestionable success (we write about the score more extensively in VGMO's Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack review here). We were delighted for the opportunity
- [NieR Orchestral Arrangement albums now on iTunes](https://vgmonline.net/nier-orchestral-arrangement-albums-now-on-itunes/) - Both of Square Enix's anticipated NieR Orchestral Arrangement albums are digitally available on iTunes in the US today. Totaling 21 tracks together, these albums present the music of NieR: Gestalt & Replicant and NieR:Automata respectively. NieR: Gestalt & Replicant Orchestral Arrangement Album can be picked up for $14.19, while NieR:Automata Orchestral Arrangement Album will cost $12.90.
- [Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 3](https://vgmonline.net/caravanstoriesvol3/) - Album Title: Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 3 Record Label: Basiscape Catalog No.: BSPE-1073 Release Date: August 31, 2018 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Caravan Stories is a mobile/PC MMORPG released by Aiming in 2017 and features the talents at Basiscape helming the music. The Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 3 is the third of eight
- [Monster Hunter: World Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/monster-hunter-world-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Monster Hunter: World Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10447~9 Release Date: February 14, 2018 Purchase: Buy on iTunes Overview Monster Hunter: World may yet be young on PS4 and XB1 - and practically newborn this month on PC - but the latest entry in Capcom’s beast-battling franchise has already proven
- [Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/octopath_traveler/) - Album Title: Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10642~5 Release Date: July 13, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview If Bravely Default was a love letter to Final Fantasy V (with its four crystals, four protagonists, and a retro job system), Octopath Traveler is a love letter to Final Fantasy VI, with its colorful cast
- [CrossCode soundtrack coming this September](https://vgmonline.net/crosscode-soundtrack-coming-this-september/) - Composer Deniz Akbulut has announced today via Twitter that the official soundtrack to the indie ARPG CrossCode will be coming out next month. Coinciding with the release of its respectively named parent project, the soundtrack will feature sixty-four tracks from the upcoming game. https://twitter.com/interovgm/status/1027578827151745024 CrossCode is developed by Radical Fish Games and was originally released as
- [Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/streetfighter5arcade/) - Album Title: Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10450~2 Release Date: February 14, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Two years after the release of the original Street Fighter V Original Soundtrack, a lot of new music has been added, thanks in part to the new stages and characters introduced
- [STORMBLOOD: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/stormblood/) - Album Title: STORMBLOOD: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20053 Release Date: July 4, 2018 Purchase: Buy on iTunes Purchase Blu-Ray Overview Composing and arranging a score for any piece of media is a gigantic undertaking, and that becomes more true the longer the media in question is. Continually
- [Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 2](https://vgmonline.net/caravanstoriesvol2/) - Album Title: Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 Record Label: Basiscape Catalog No.: BSPE-1072 Release Date: July 27, 2018 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Caravan Stories is a mobile/PC MMORPG released by Aiming in 2017 and features the talents at Basiscape helming the music. The Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 is the second of eight planned
- [Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 1](https://vgmonline.net/caravanstoriesvol1/) - Album Title: Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 Record Label: Basiscape Catalog No.: BSPE-1071 Release Date: Jun 29, 2018 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Caravan Stories is a mobile/PC MMORPG released by Aiming in 2017 and features the talents at Basiscape helming the music. The Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 is the first of eight planned releases
- [TALES OF LINK ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK](https://vgmonline.net/talesoflink/) - Album Title: TALES OF LINK ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1152 Release Date: June 16, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Tales of Link Original Soundtrack is the second mobile soundtrack to a Tales of series spinoff released by Supersweep. Featuring the music from Namco's Kazuhiro Nakamura as well as some outsourced
- [SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI if... ORIGINAL SOUND COLLECTION](https://vgmonline.net/smtif/) - Album Title: SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI if... ORIGINAL SOUND COLLECTION Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1131 Release Date: June 14, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Shin Megami Tensei if... Original Sound Collection, originally announced as part of Sweep Record's Game Music Discovery series in 2010, has finally released as part of the celebration
- [WILD GUNS Reloaded Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/wildgunsreloaded/) - Album Title: WILD GUNS Reloaded Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1155 Release Date: June 23, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The WILD GUNS Reloaded Original Soundtrack, recently released by Supersweep, contains the music for the Switch version of the classic game, with all of the original music re-arranged by Hiroyuki
- [Octopath Traveler Soundtrack available digitally in Europe](https://vgmonline.net/octopath-traveler-soundtrack-available-digitally-in-europe/) - The soundtrack to Square Enix's Nintendo Switch exclusive, Octopath Traveler, has been released on digital storefronts in Europe. The soundtrack, which is composed by Yasunori Nishiki, is available on Amazon UK for £22.49 and on iTunes GB for £15.99. There's currently no information available as to if or when the soundtrack will be live in the
- [Moeyo! Kung-Fu Lady Dragon Original Soundtrack & Remixes](https://vgmonline.net/kungfuladydragon/) - Album Title: Moeyo! Kung-Fu Lady Dragon Original Soundtrack & Remixes Record Label: inisJ / SONAS RECORDS. Catalog No.: SRCD-001 Release Date: February 24, 2018 Purchase: Buy Used Copy - Event Only Item Overview The Moeyo! Kung-Fu Lady Dragon Original Soundtrack & Remixes album was an event only release earlier this year. Featuring the Yamasa Soundteam
- [Wilbert Roget II Interview: Call of Duty and Destiny](https://vgmonline.net/wilbert-roget-ii-interview-call-of-duty-and-destiny/) - Wilbert Roget II has seen a string of successes since his departure from LucasArts in 2013; his subsequent announcements included soundtracks to games like Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, and Dead Island 2, and Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire. More recently, he composed the score to Sledgehammer Games' Call of Duty: World War II, and just
- [Taku Inoue to leave Bandai Namco](https://vgmonline.net/taku-inoue-to-leave-bandai-namco/) - Composer Taku Inoue has announced today via Twitter that he will be leaving Bandai Namco at the end of this month. "I was able to do the best job with the best colleagues at my best workplace and I was fortunate enough to be happy," a rough translation of his tweet reads. "Everyone who took
- [Kirby music comes to digital music platforms worldwide](https://vgmonline.net/kirby-music-comes-to-digital-music-platforms-worldwide/) - The music of Kirby may be headed to a digital streaming service or marketplace near you, according to a post from the pink puffball's official Japanese Twitter account. This tweet announced that from today, select music from the popular Nintendo franchise has been made available on a variety of digital platforms. https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1011436397587152896 Currently, three albums
- [Fossil Hunters Original Soundtrack now available](https://vgmonline.net/fossil-hunters-original-soundtrack-now-available/) - Robby Duguay, composer of Graceful Explosion Machine, has released his latest soundtrack. Fossil Hunters, the Kickstarter-funded action-adventure game by Reptoid Games, will be released on Nintendo Switch June 28. Three days before the game's release, Fossil Hunters Original Soundtrack is available for purchase. The soundtrack brings several talents together, including Trevor Alan Gomes (Piano Collections: Chrono Trigger), Doug Perry
- [Smash Bros. Ultimate website features music previews, details](https://vgmonline.net/smash-bros-ultimate-website-features-music-previews-details/) - Following the official reveal of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at E3 last week, Nintendo has launched an official webpage for the latest entry in its popular crossover fighting series - complete with fresh music samples. The main theme, as heard in the Nintendo Direct presentation, is available to stream in full, while three stage themes
- [Daemon X Machina composers announced](https://vgmonline.net/daemon-x-machina-composers-announced/) - Nintendo's E3 conference came with a trailer for Daemon X Machina, the stylized mech game from the team behind God Eater 3 and the director of the Armored Core series. The composers will be Junichi Nakatsuru and Rio Hamamoto, both of Bandai Namco Studios. Not much more information is available about either the game or the soundtrack, although
- [Assassin's Creed Odyssey to be composed by The Flight](https://vgmonline.net/assassins-creed-odyssey-to-be-composed-by-the-flight/) - Assassin's Creed Odyssey was officially announced this week during Ubisoft's press conference at E3. The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed series, Odyssey will take place in Greece during the Peloponnesian War. Along with the game's announcement, music duo The Flight unveiled their role in the game as the composer. They'll be following in the footsteps of
- [RXN -Raijin- soundtrack coming this summer](https://vgmonline.net/rxn-raijin-soundtrack-coming-this-summer/) - Game music label SuperSweep will release the original soundtrack to RXN -Raijin- next month. This two-disc set will feature music composed by Raito, KDES, BUCKET DRUMMER MASA, Yuzo Koshiro, and Shigeru Yoshida for the Nintendo Switch mech schmup. RXN -Raijin- Original Soundtrack will release on July 21 for 3240 JPY (~$30) and can be purchased at SuperSweep's
- [West of Loathing (Original Game Soundtrack)](https://vgmonline.net/west-of-loathing-original-game-soundtrack/) - Album Title: West of Loathing (Original Game Soundtrack) Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0045 Release Date: August 10, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Four accessories depicted in West of Loathing’s amateurish cover art tell the entire backstory of the album. See that crude stick figure cowboy? He’s handling two of them and
- [Jun Senoue lead composer on Sonic Team Racing](https://vgmonline.net/jun-senoue-lead-composer-on-sonic-team-racing/) - In the latest of Famitsu, translated by Sonic news site TSSZ, it has been confirmed that Jun Senoue will be the composer for the spin-off racing title. This will be the first time since Sonic Generations that Senoue has lead composition duties for a Sonic the Hedgehog title. This news also confirms that Richard Jacques,
- [Bungo and Alchemist Piano Solo Collection](https://vgmonline.net/bungopiano/) - Album Title: Bungo and Alchemist Piano Solo Collection Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRS-0021 Release Date: December 20, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview The Bungo and Alchemist Piano Solo Collection features piano arrangements of all the original soundtrack material. Arranged by Kumi Tanioka, Benyamin Nuss, and Takana Miyamoto. How do these arrangers adapt
- [NieR, NieR: Automata orchestral albums coming this fall](https://vgmonline.net/nier-nier-automata-orchestral-albums-coming-this-fall/) - A recent VGMdb update has revealed Square Enix's plans to release a set of orchestral arrangement albums for both NieR and NieR: Automata this fall. Fans of the cult classic Drakengard spinoff series will have the option to purchase either album separately or to purchase both as part of a special box set. While no arrangement team
- [NieR:Automata Piano Collections](https://vgmonline.net/nierautomatapiano/) - Album Title: NieR:Automata Piano Collections Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10653 Release Date: April 25, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview As with the first NieR game, the success of the second game's soundtrack saw the release of a couple arrange albums. The first focused on arrangements in a variety of styles while the
- [SaGa 1-3 Blu-ray album coming this summer](https://vgmonline.net/saga-1-3-blu-ray-album-coming-this-summer/) - Square Enix has announced a new Blu-ray music collection for Final Fantasy's sister series, SaGa. Dubbed SaGa 1, 2, 3 Original Soundtrack Revival Disc, this collection will feature music from the first three entries in the SaGa series - also known as Final Fantasy Legend I-III - alongside classic gameplay footage. https://twitter.com/SQEX_eSTORE/status/1001004697098973184 This news comes
- [Final Fantasy I-III Blu-ray album coming this summer](https://vgmonline.net/final-fantasy-i-iii-blu-ray-album-coming-this-summer/) - A VGMdb update this morning has revealed Square Enix's plans to release a Blu-ray collection of Final Fantasy music from the first three entries in the series. Dubbed Final Fantasy I.II.III Original Soundtrack Revival Disc, this music set will feature Nobuo Uematsu's classic soundtracks to all three NES Final Fantasy titles, alongside footage from their respective
- [Nobuo Uematsu confirmed for Final Fantasy VII Remake](https://vgmonline.net/nobuo-uematsu-confirmed-for-final-fantasy-vii-remake/) - The producer of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Yoshinori Kitase, has confirmed in an interview with a Japanese magazine that legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu will be at the reigns to produce the score. Tweets by aibo, reported by Miraculous Maku, provided the news earlier today. https://twitter.com/RedMakuzawa/status/995646782670389248 This seems like the most logical outcome, with Uematsu composing for
- [Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood soundtrack release date announced](https://vgmonline.net/final-fantasy-xiv-stormblood-soundtrack-release-date-announced/) - Square Enix has announced the release date for the soundtrack to Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. On July 4, 2018, the soundtrack will be released on the Square Enix store via blu-ray, as customary with the Final Fantasy XIV expansions. The majority of the soundtrack was composed by Masayoshi Soken, with contributions from Yukiko Takada, Kenichi Kuroda, Yoshitaka Suzuki, and
- [God of War Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/god-of-war-mccreary/) - Album Title: God of War Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sony Music Entertainment Catalog No.: 19075834412 Release Date: April 20, 2018 Purchase: Listen on Spotify Overview Two years ago, we sat down with Bear McCreary at MAGfest to discuss his then-recent work on the Jack the Ripper DLC to Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. At the end
- [Sky Rogue](https://vgmonline.net/sky-rogue/) - Album Title: Sky Rogue Record Label: The Otherworld Agency Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 23, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Last summer, Sky Rogue took the highway to the danger zone…in an ice cream truck. If the roguelike combat flight sim somehow slipped under your radar in August, just try to imagine
- [Galaxy Voyager Original Soundtracks](https://vgmonline.net/galaxyvoyager/) - Album Title: Galaxy Voyager Original Soundtracks Record Label: Virtual Video Game Music Project Catalog No.: VVGSS3CD Release Date: February 24, 2018 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview The Galaxy Voyager Original Soundtracks is an original album that is composed for a theoretical shoot 'em up game of the same name. Featuring a bevy of composers, all
- [Sins of Hyrule](https://vgmonline.net/sins-of-hyrule/) - Album Title: Sins of Hyrule Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0059 Release Date: December 1, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview This time one week ago saw the release of Rozen’s Ballads of Hyrule, an orchestral Zelda tribute project pitched in its album description as “the spiritual antithesis to my own ‘Sins of
- [No Heroes Allowed! VR New World Cantabile](https://vgmonline.net/noheroesallowedvr/) - Album Title: No Heroes Allowed! VR New World Cantabile Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRS-0020 Release Date: December 06, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview No Heroes Allowed! VR is the latest entry in the on-going series and was created, specifically, as a VR title. Featuring the work of Hideki Sakamoto
- [Ballads of Hyrule](https://vgmonline.net/ballads-of-hyrule/) - Album Title: Ballads of Hyrule Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0106 Release Date: May 1, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Legend of Zelda fans, rejoice: two noteworthy Zelda albums have made their respective debuts less than a week apart from one another. Releasing a tribute album in the wake of Breath of
- [MONACA's SINoALICE OST coming this fall](https://vgmonline.net/monacas-sinoalice-ost-coming-this-fall/) - A recent VGMdb update has revealed that the original soundtrack to the mobile JRPG SINoALICE is slated for release this fall. The album will feature the music of Keiichi Okabe, Keigo Hoashi and Syotarou Seo of the MONACA sound team, most recently tasked with creating the universally acclaimed soundtrack to NieR: Automata. https://twitter.com/vgmdb/status/991669483612798976 SINoALICE Original
- [UNDERTALE Marimba Collections available now](https://vgmonline.net/undertale-marimba-collections-available-now/) - Record label Materia Collective announced this week that UNDERTALE Marimba Collections CDs are now available to order. Arranged by Yuka Sukimoto, this marimba-themed tribute album features seven arrangements of classic tracks from Toby Fox's hit indie RPG by the same name. https://twitter.com/MateriaColl/status/991882775832576000 UNDERTALE Marimba Collections sells for 1,200 JPY (~$11 USD) and can be purchased here. You
- [John Robert Matz releases For the King Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/for-the-king-released/) - Composer John Robert Matz (Artemis) has recently released his latest soundtrack, For the King. The game, which saw an early access release last year on Steam, is a strategy RPG about protecting the kingdom of a recently-assassinated king from invaders. The soundtrack incorporates instruments and arrangements in sync with the game's Renaissance influences, or in "bardic"
- [Chris Christodoulou announces vinyl release for DEADBOLT](https://vgmonline.net/chris-christodoulou-announces-vinyl-release-for-deadbolt/) - Composer Chris Christodoulou has announced the release of a vinyl edition for DEADBOLT, his second collaboration with Hopoo Games. The soundtrack, released alongside the game in 2016, fuses together several styles for a grungy, electronic, retro score. DEADBOLT by Chris Christodoulou "Instead of writing one piece at a time, I could keep the music open­-ended and
- [Polish Game Music Festival to debut in Wrocław](https://vgmonline.net/polish-game-music-festival-to-debut-in-wroclaw/) - This October, a new Game Music Festival will debut in Wrocław, Poland. The two-day event will feature workshops, panels, and meetings with featured guest composers. Additionally, the festival will feature a series of large-scale concerts from soundtracks by Paul Anthony Romero (Heroes of Might and Magic), Peter McConnell (Grim Fandango) , and Gareth Coker (Ori and the Blind
- [SuperSweep's Glory of Heracles OST box set coming this summer](https://vgmonline.net/supersweeps-glory-of-hercules-ost-box-set-coming-this-summer/) - VGMO reported four years ago that record label SuperSweep had announced a Glory of Heracles soundtrack box set for release at an unknown date. SuperSweep has finally announced that this box set for the mainly Japan-exclusive JRPG series is slated for release in June of this year. Dubbed Heracles no Eikou SOUND CHRONICLE, this six-disc soundtrack collection
- [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack Record Label: Nippon Columbia Catalog No.: COCX-40308~12 Release Date: April 25, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Fantastical. Catchy. Charming. Take your pick, but these same words have tended to describe most Legend of Zelda soundtracks since the inception of the series.
- [Materia Collective announces Majora's Mask tribute album](https://vgmonline.net/materia-collective-announces-majoras-mask-tribute-album/) - Game music label Materia Collective has announced a massive new tribute album for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, to be released in May. The announcement today coincides with the 18th anniversary of the game's release on Nintendo 64 consoles in Japan. Dubbed FATE: A Tribute to Majora's Mask, the album will span nearly 80 tracks
- [Basiscape's Caravan Stories OST coming this summer](https://vgmonline.net/basiscapes-caravan-stories-ost-coming-this-summer/) - Game music label Basiscape Records is set to release volume one of its original soundtrack to Caravan Stories this summer. Featuring 27 tracks, this will be the first installment in an eight volume series of soundtracks from the Japan-only MMORPG. https://twitter.com/Basiscape/status/989707430119464960 Caravan Stories Original Soundtrack Vol.1 will release on June 29 for 2160 JPY (~$20) and
- [Shoumetsu Toshi Original Soundtrack 2](https://vgmonline.net/shoumetsutoshi2/) - Album Title: Shoumetsu Toshi Original Soundtrack 2 Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRS-0019 Release Date: November 15, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview The Shoumetsu Toshi Original Soundtrack 2 features additional music of the mobile game of the same name, composed by Hiroyoshi Kato and Yasuhiro Kawagoe. While some of the music was already released
- [Deformers Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/deformers/) - Album Title: Deformers Original Soundtrack Record Label: N/A Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 21, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview Austin Wintory composed a rich, transcendental score with Journey. He composed a spirited and dramatic score with Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. His Absolver soundtrack displayed his ability in unsettling and dissonant music. Deformers gives us his unabashedly whimsical side. The game is
- [Hero of Time (Music from “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”)](https://vgmonline.net/hero-of-time/) - Album Title: Hero of Time (Music from "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time") Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0023 Release Date: March 27, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Two decades ago, the hero of time set out on a quest to transcend time with music. Well, Link: mission accomplished. This November,
- [Wild Guns Reloaded OST coming this summer](https://vgmonline.net/wild-guns-reloaded-ost-coming-this-summer/) - Game music label SuperSweep has announced an official soundtrack release for the remastered SNES steampunk shooter Wild Guns Reloaded. The two-disc set will feature not only the remastered soundtrack and its original Super Nintendo counterpart, but also an arrangement track by Toshimichi Isoe and stems for potential remixes. WILDGUNS Reloaded Original Soundtrack will release on June
- [NAMCO SOUND MUSEUM FROM X68000](https://vgmonline.net/namcox68000/) - Album Title: NAMCO SOUND MUSEUM FROM X68000 Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1168 Release Date: February 22, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Supersweep's latest compilation release is NAMCO SOUND MUSEUM FROM X68000, featuring music from a variety of games, releasd on the Sharp Corporations X68000 home computer. Composed by a variety of, at
- [Splatoon 2: Octotune soundtrack announced](https://vgmonline.net/splatoon-2-octotune-soundtrack-announced/) - Nintendo and Kadokawa have announced an expanded soundtrack to Splatoon 2. The new soundtrack, entitled Octotune, contains all the tracks from the first soundtrack, as well as new songs that have been added to the game since launch. As the title also suggests, tracks from the recently announced Octo Expansion will also be included in
- [Capcom announces Mega Man anniversary concert](https://vgmonline.net/capcom-announces-mega-man-anniversary-concert/) - Capcom has announced a special 30th anniversary concert for Mega Man (Rock Man for our Eastern readers!) on July 8th at Nakano ZERO Dai Hall in Tokyo. Noriyuki Iwadare, best known for composition work on the Ace Attorney series, is the arranger for the concert. The concert promises to cover the width and breadth of the
- [Lena Raine announces ESC soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/lena-raine-announces-esc-soundtrack/) - An original soundtrack release for ESC, a visual novel written and composed by Lena Raine of Guild Wars and Celeste fame, has been announced via Twitter. Dubbed ESCISM (ESC Original Soundtrack), this 15-track album will organize Lena's electronic musical score in an order intended "to approximate the narrative arc of the game," according to the album description.
- [Materia Collective announces Ceress and Orea soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/materia-collective-announces-ceress-and-orea-soundtrack/) - Materia Collective has announced via Twitter that preorders are open for the soundtrack to the upcoming indie adventure game, Ceress and Orea. Composed by Ryan Fogleman, this thirteen track album promises to combine “contemporary classical with ambient and electronic music” according to the album description. https://twitter.com/MateriaColl/status/986460219189407745 Ceress and Orea (Original Game Soundtrack) will release on
- [Octopath Traveler soundtrack announced; release date confirmed](https://vgmonline.net/octopath-traveler-soundtrack-announced-release-date-confirmed/) - Square Enix has today announced the release of the soundtrack to Nintendo Switch exclusive, Octopath Traveler. Composed by Yasunori Nishiki, the soundtrack will be release on the same day as the game, July 13th. The soundtrack will release as 4 CDs, with a total of 80 tracks and is currently priced at 4104 JPY (~$38).
- [Tsukasa Masuko attached to Kickstarter project](https://vgmonline.net/tsukasa-masuko-attached-to-kickstarter-project/) - Tsukasa Masuko, best known for his contributions to the Shin Megami Tensei series, has been announced as a composer for a Kickstarter project by the people who created the Megami Tensei series. Entitled Illusionary Tales: The 13th Month, the game aims to recapture the feel of older, darker JRPGs. The project has not yet been
- [ARK Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ark-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: ARK Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: August 29, 2017 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview Last year, Gareth Coker completed and released his score to ARK: Survival Evolved. The game, an action-survival adventure about living on an island inhabited with dinosaurs was, needless to say, different
- [BAFTA 2018 Music, Audio award winners confirmed](https://vgmonline.net/bafta-2018-music-audio-award-winners-confirmed/) - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has confirmed the winners of its Music and Audio Achievement awards at yesterday's British Academy Games Awards via the organization's official website. BAFTA's Music award went to Cuphead, while Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice took home the award for Audio Achievement. https://twitter.com/BAFTAGames/status/984538301783736321 Other audio-related honors for Cuphead this year include an award
- [MINIT Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/minit-ost/) - Album Title: MINIT Original Soundtrack Record Label: N/A (Jukio "Kuabee" Kallio) Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 3, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Life is short. So is Minit. You play Minit for sixty seconds, then you die. Rinse and repeat. Anyone interested could play a few a rounds in the time
- [Materia Collective announces Stardew Valley Piano Collections](https://vgmonline.net/materia-collective-announces-stardew-valley-piano-collections/) - Game music label Materia Collective announced earlier this week via Twitter that it has begun recording piano arrangements for a Stardew Valley tribute album. Titled Stardew Valley Piano Collections, the album will feature the talents of Stardew Valley creator and composer Eric Barone, arranger Matthew Bridgham, and pianist Augustine Gonzales of UNDERTALE Piano Collections fame, with
- [God of War soundtrack available on Spotify](https://vgmonline.net/god-of-war-soundtrack-available-on-spotify/) - The egearly anticipated soundtrack to God of War, composed by Bear McCreary, is now available to listen to on Spotify. The score features an Icelandic choir singing in Old Nordic, with McCreary explaining; “I wanted to communicate something authentic. Rather than using traditional choirs recorded in London or Los Angeles, we went to Iceland. That’s
- [Ni No Kuni 2 Revenant Kingdom soundtrack announced](https://vgmonline.net/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-soundtrack-announced/) - The soundtrack to Level 5's Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom has been announced. Similar to the soundtrack of the first game, Wrath of the White Witch, only tracks by composer Joe Hisaishi will feature in the release, meaning that music composed by Kenichiro Saigo (credited in the game for 'additional music') will not feature on the soundtrack.
- [NieR Automata Piano Collections tracklist announced](https://vgmonline.net/nier-automata-piano-collections-tracklist-announced/) - Earlier this year, Square Enix announced that Keiichi Okabe would be producing a Piano Collections for acclaimed title NieR Automata. Today, Square Enix announced the 12 tracks that will be featuring on the album, which you can find below the jump. The arrangers and performers for the album were also announced, alongside the tracklist. They
- [kanata konata](https://vgmonline.net/kanatakonata/) - Album Title: kanata konata Record Label: Magical Lamp Sound Design Catalog No.: MLSD-0003 Release Date: February 24, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview kanata konata is an original EP recently released by Hiroyuki Kawada, known for his works at Namco since the 1980s. The album title, a coined phrase by Kawada himself, states that
- [Ballads of Hyrule coming next month](https://vgmonline.net/ballads-of-hyrule-coming-next-month/) - Game music label Materia Collective has announced a new Legend of Zelda orchestral tribute album via Twitter, composed by G.A.N.G. award-winning composer Rozen. Titled Ballads of Hyrule, this upcoming fifteen-track album will feature "orchestral arrangements from the Legend of Zelda series, envisioned as a relaxing environment" according to the album description. Rozen is renowned for his arrangements
- [Yuzo Koshiro returns for Etrian Odyssey X](https://vgmonline.net/yuzo-koshiro-returns-for-etrian-odyssey-x/) - Gematsu has reported that veteran composer Yuzo Koshiro returns to the Etrian Odyssey series to compose for the latest title, Etrian Odyessy X (Cross). Koshiro is also known for his works on the YS series and recently contributed as an arranger on the Secret of Mana remake. The 3DS title, the last Etrian Odyssey to be released
- [Exclusive: God of War Soundtrack release date](https://vgmonline.net/exclusive-god-of-war-soundtrack-release-date/) - The soundtrack to the latest entry in the God of War series has been somewhat of an enigma, with numerous rumours and dates being posted across the internet. After speaking to several retail outlets about the soundtrack, we can confirm that Bear McCreary's take on God of War will be releasing on April 27th. The
- [Where the Water Tastes Like Wine (Original Game Soundtrack)](https://vgmonline.net/where-the-water-tastes-like-wine-original-game-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Where the Water Tastes Like Wine (Original Game Soundtrack) Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: MCOL-0086 Release Date: February 28, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview For game music fans, quality cowboy music is in no short supply. This past decade alone has given rise to hits of the wild west variety
- [Capcom Live! performing 3 shows in North America](https://vgmonline.net/capcom-live-performing-3-shows-in-north-america/) - The Video Game Orchestra is presenting a series of shows dedicated Capcom games later this Spring. After performing several successful shows in Japan, the Boston based orchestra, lead by Shota Nakama, will be performing three shows in North America. May 18th will see them perform at Otafest, Calgary; followed by Momocon 2018, Atlanta on May 25th
- [Final Fantasy XV concert coming to PAX East tonight](https://vgmonline.net/final-fantasy-xv-concert-coming-to-pax-east-tonight/) - Video Game Orchestra founder and producer Shota Nakama has announced via Twitter that the orchestra will be performing the music of Final Fantasy XV in concert at PAX East tonight. Nakama-san's plug boasts that the concert will feature "the biggest ensemble that #PaxEast2018 has ever hosted," and also invites fans not in attendance at the
- [Tooth and Tail](https://vgmonline.net/tooth-and-tail/) - Album Title: Tooth and Tail Record Label: N/A (Austin Wintory) Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 5, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview While games composers can seldom afford to linger in a single musical style, few commit themselves to the exploration of new genres and combinations of sounds with the same fervor
- [Shoji Meguro returning for Persona 5 anime](https://vgmonline.net/shoji-meguro-returning-for-persona-5-anime/) - Shoji Meguro is returning to the Shin Megami Tensei series to compose for an anime adaptation of the JRPG mega-hit Persona 5, according to a report by Game Informer. Based on the music accompanying the trailer, the series seems set to feature new arrangements of the Persona 5 soundtrack's best hits. Persona 5 released last year to widespread acclaim, due
- [Mariam Abounnasr Interview: Orchestrating Procyon Studio's Projects](https://vgmonline.net/mariamabounnasrinterview/) - Mariam Abounnasr, a newcomer in the game music world, has had a very busy couple of years. In these past year, she has orchestrated portions of Valkyria: Azure Revolution, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Final Fantasy XV: EPISODE IGNIS, as well as debuted as a composer with her work on Another Eden. In this interview, she discusses her
- [Three video game composers in Classic FM's Hall of Fame 2018](https://vgmonline.net/three-video-game-composers-in-classic-fms-hall-of-fame-2018/) - British radio station, Classic FM, the home of the UK's only video game radio show (High Score), has announced the the top 300 classical composers for 2018. Of the 300 composers, listener's only elected three video game composers, down from eight in 2017, despite the success of the radio show High Score. This year's video
- [Exclusive: Square Enix announce new take on Final Fantasy music](https://vgmonline.net/exclusive-square-enix-announce-new-take-on-final-fantasy-music/) - Square Enix have exclusively revealed to VGMO a brand new concept album for their legendary JRPG series, Final Fantasy. As a follow up to Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy-, the Japanese publisher will be working with its top tier composers to release Square Enix Vuvuzela -Final Fantasy-. "Square Enix is dedicated to providing new musical
- [Shoji Meguro to compose for NieR DLC "Episode 2B: Heartbeat, Heartbreak](https://vgmonline.net/shoji-meguro-to-compose-for-nier-dlc-episode-2b-heartbeat-heartbreak/) - Get ready to dive back into the world of NieR: Automata, as Square Enix has announced that they are planning to release a major DLC to expand the game’s universe in honor of its first anniversary. The DLC is titled “Episode 2B: Heartbeat, Heartbreak <3” in which the player to romance multiple characters as 2B.
- [Donna Burke announces 'Ganime' jazz album](https://vgmonline.net/donna-burke-announces-ganime-jazz-album/) - Donna Burke, best known for her vocal talents in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and The Phantom Pain, as well as Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, has announced that her jazz music group 'Ganime' (Game+Anime) will be launching it's first album April 3rd. This comes after two years of touring with the group on live performances
- [Dj CUTMAN Interview: Chops and Beats](https://vgmonline.net/dj-cutman-interview-chops-and-beats/) - Dj CUTMAN has gained massive popularity in the game music scene for his "cuts", where he takes samples from original video game soundtracks and infuses them with his own brand of hip-hop. While his music also includes the more general sphere of chiptunes, Dj CUTMAN's most recent album release, titled Volume IV, gives a collection of new
- [2018 G.A.N.G. Award winners confirmed](https://vgmonline.net/2018-g-a-n-g-award-winners-confirmed/) - The Game Audio Network Guild has confirmed its winners for the 16th annual G.A.N.G. Awards today via Twitter. The ceremony was held on March 22 during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Among the titles honored for music-related categories were Call of Duty: WWII, Horizon Zero Dawn, So Let Us Melt, Hearthstone, and Persona 5.
- [Xenogears Concert to be livestreamed](https://vgmonline.net/xenogears-concert-to-be-livestreamed/) - The 20th anniversary Xenogears concert is to be livestreamed on Japanese streaming service NicoNico. Tickets to view the stream are priced at 2,500 JPY (approximately $23). Featuring Yasunori Mitsuda, ANUNA and Joanne Hogg, the stream will be of the final show on April 8th. You can book tickets on NicoNico's English website. Earlier this year,
- [Project Destati releases DARKNESS album](https://vgmonline.net/project-destati-releases-darkness-album/) - Project Destati, known for their orchestral arrangements on their debut album LIGHT, has just released their sequel album, titled DARKNESS. The release contains thirty arrangements of themes across the Kingdom Hearts series, arranged and produced by Kristin Naigus, David Russell, and Sebastian Wolff. Although there are themes from a wide variety of areas and characters in the series,
- [Tales of Asteria Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/talesofasteria/) - Album Title: Tales of Asteria Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1151 Release Date: February 14, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview When it comes to Tales of soundtracks, most people think of Motoi Sakuraba or Go Shiina. However, when it comes to their mobile spin-off titles, the soundtracks are usually handled by
- [Podcast Episode 11: Yoko Shimomura](https://vgmonline.net/yoko_shimomura_podcast/) - Greg and Richard discuss at great length the splendid and prolific career of legendary video game music composer Yoko Shimomura. There is much to tackle between her humble beginnings, her rise to the spotlight and her ever-evolving sound. Tune in as they discuss tracks from Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XV, Super Mario RPG, and many
- [DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/dissidia-final-fantasy-nt-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: DISSIDIA Final Fantasy NT Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20043 Release Date: February 28, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview Dissidia has always occupied a very strange place in Final Fantasy canon. On one hand, it’s extremely non-canonical in the strictest sense. The series began life
- [Trauma Traum ~Suigan no Ningyou~ Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/traumatraum/) - Album Title: Trauma Traum ~Suigan no Ningyou~ Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1142 Release Date: November 17, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Trauma Traum ~Suigan no Ningyou~ Soundtrack, composed by Nanashi no Chiyo and featuring a vocal theme by Haruka Shimotsuki, accompanies a PC adventure game. The release also includes a
- [Mega Man Star Force Sound BOX coming this summer](https://vgmonline.net/mega-man-star-force-sound-box-coming-this-summer/) - Capcom's subsidiary record label Suleputer is set to publish the Mega Man Star Force Sound BOX collection this summer, according to VGMdb. This three-disc set will feature music composed for the Mega Man Star Force series by Yoshino Aoki, Akari Kaida, Mitsuhiko Tanako, and Marika Suzuki. Mega Man Star Force is a Nintendo DS spinoff trilogy for the
- [Bear McCreary gives new God of War details](https://vgmonline.net/bear-mccreary-gives-new-god-of-war-details/) - Bear McCreary, an Emmy winning composer, recently sat down with Billboard to discuss his role in the new God of War game, that went gold earlier this week. The ambitious score contained a full orchestra as well as two separate choirs; a 22-singer Schola Cantorum choir from Iceland and a 48-singer choir from Prague. The
- [Octahedron Soundtrack now on Bandcamp](https://vgmonline.net/octahedron-soundtrack-now-on-bandcamp/) - Brave Wave Productions has published the original soundtrack to indie musical platformer Octahedron on Bandcamp. The soundtrack will feature 32 tracks composed by a range of electronic musicians including Monomirror, Chipzel, Andre Sobota, Derek Howell, Reeder, French 79 and Solee & Alyne. More information, including a full track list, can be found here. Octahedron (Original Soundtrack) can
- [Overdrive Hell 25 -Hizumi Tengoku Hissatsu Abarenbou Sousamou-](https://vgmonline.net/overdrivehell25/) - Album Title: Overdrive Hell 25 -Hizumi Tengoku Hissatsu Abarenbou Sousamou- Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0025 Release Date: December 29, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview overdrive hell 25 -Hizumi Tengoku Hissatsu Abarenbou Sousamou- is the twenty fifth iteration in a series of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and Shinji
- [Nanosweep 25](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep25/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 25 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-025 Release Date: December 29, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a
- [Nintendo gives insight into 'Jump Up, Super Star!'](https://vgmonline.net/nintendo-gives-insight-into-jump-up-super-star/) - Nintendo of America tweeted today about the Mario series' first vocal theme song 'Jump Up, Super Star!' from Super Mario Odyssey. Several genres of music were explored but the composers settled on jazz to match the game's vibes. You can check out the video of the recording session below. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/976866110132830208 'Jump Up, Super Star!' was
- [Zelda wins GOTY, Best Audio at GDC Awards](https://vgmonline.net/zelda-wins-goty-best-audio-at-gdc-awards/) - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been named Game of the Year at the 2018 Game Developers Choice Awards, while also taking home an award for Best Audio, as confirmed on the official Game Developers Conference website. “Hajime Wakai and his team of talent are responsible for the amazing sounds in Zelda, and
- [G.O.D. -Guitarists on Demand- III](https://vgmonline.net/god3/) - Album Title: G.O.D. -Guitarists on Demand- III Record Label: ViViX Catalog No.: VIVI-0011 Release Date: January 31, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview G.O.D. III is the fourth original album released by ViViX for the Guitarists on Demand group and features a variety of instrumental rock tunes. As previously stated, these artists are a younger
- [Tekken 7 includes a new Final Fantasy XV remix](https://vgmonline.net/tekken-7-includes-a-new-final-fantasy-xv-remix/) - Earlier this week, Noctis Lucis Caelum from Final Fantasy XV joined the cast of Tekken 7 as part of an ongoing DLC campaign. Along side tracks from Final Fantasy XV itself, there's a special remix of 'Apocalypsis Noctis' included in the score for the 'Hammerhead' stage. You can take a listen on Bandai Namco's official
- [Celeste - Madeline's Grab Bag](https://vgmonline.net/celeste-madelines-grab-bag/) - Album Title: Celeste - Madeline's Grab Bag Record Label: Radical Dreamland Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 14, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Rounding out the trio of Celeste soundtracks currently available is Celeste - Madeline’s Grab Bag. This collection of fanfares and bonus content isn’t intended as a standalone listening experience,
- [Double Dragon Sound Collection coming this fall](https://vgmonline.net/double-dragon-sound-collection-coming-this-fall/) - Egg Music Records is set to publish Double Dragon Sound Collection Vol.1 this fall. This two-disc music compilation will feature music from the first three games in the Double Dragon series on NES, as well as last year's Double Dragon IV on PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Double Dragon is a long running beat
- [Celeste B-Sides](https://vgmonline.net/celeste-b-sides/) - Album Title: Celeste B-Sides Record Label: Radical Dreamland Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: January 25, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview When a video game soundtrack includes remixes of its most memorable musical moments, that’s a real testament to the quality and completeness of the original soundtrack. Celeste not only features a well-received
- [Mario, NieR receive SFX, Music awards at SXSW](https://vgmonline.net/mario-nier-receive-sfx-music-awards-at-sxsw/) - Super Mario Odyssey and NieR: Automata received awards for "Excellence in SFX" and "Excellence in Musical Score," respectively, at SXSW’s 2018 Gaming Awards ceremony on Saturday. Runners-up for "Excellence in SFX" included Call of Duty: WWII, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Uncharted: Lost Legacy, while nominees for "Excellence in Musical Score" included Cuphead,
- [G5 10th Anniversary Best](https://vgmonline.net/g510thanniv/) - Album Title: G5 10th Anniversary Best Record Label: G5 Project Catalog No.: VIVI-0009 Release Date: November 2, 2016 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Japan Overview G5 10th Anniversary Best is an original album released under Masahiro Aoki’s ViViX label featuring guitar compositions from the G5 Project from their past discography, which is a series
- [Tales of Link Soundtrack coming this summer](https://vgmonline.net/tales-of-link-soundtrack-coming-this-summer/) - Bandai Namco’s mobile RPG Tales of Link will receive an official soundtrack release this summer, courtesy of SuperSweep. The soundtrack, priced at 3000 JPY (around $29), will feature two discs' worth of music from the game. Tales of Link is an iOS/Android spinoff entry in the popular Tales RPG series. First published in 2014, Bandai Namco is expected
- [Celeste Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/celesteost/) - Album Title: Celeste Original Soundtrack Record Label: Radical Dreamland Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: January 25, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview How often is a soundtrack greater than the sum of its parts? Music composed for any medium must reinforce the mood of whatever medium it compliments. Strip away the medium, however,
- [Fe soundtrack available on streaming services](https://vgmonline.net/fe-soundtrack-available-on-streaming-services/) - The haunting soundtrack to EA Originals' title Fe is now available on streaming services. The soundtrack is scored by indie composer Joel Bille, his fifth and most major release so far. When asked about the soundtrack, Bille said, "After working on the soundtrack for Fe for the last couple of years, I'm really happy to
- [BAFTA 2018 Music, Audio nominees announced](https://vgmonline.net/bafta-2018-music-audio-nominees-announced/) - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced its nominations for the 2018 British Academy Game Awards, including nominations for Music and Audio Achievement awards. BAFTA's 2018 Music nominees include Cuphead, Get Even, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and What Remains of Edith Finch, while
- [Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle to receive vinyl release](https://vgmonline.net/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-to-receive-vinyl-release/) - The bizarre Ubisoft and Nintendo crossover title Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is receiving a vinyl release courtesy of iam8bit. The soundtrack was composed by award winning composer Grant Kirkhope (and was runner-up in our 2018 awards). The score has many references and renditions of classic Mario tracks, as well as original songs, including an opera
- [Ar nosurge Genometric Concert Side Red -Tentouki-](https://vgmonline.net/arnosurgevocalred/) - Album Title: Ar nosurge Genometric Concert Side Red –Tentouki- Record Label: Gust Catalog No.: GUSTCD-11013 Release Date: March 05, 2014 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Two years after Ciel nosurge was released and while its players were waiting for its two final chapters, Gust released its RPG sequel Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star.
- [Austin Wintory announces Kickstarter project A Light in the Void](https://vgmonline.net/austin-wintory-announces-kickstarter-project-a-light-in-the-void/) - Abzu composer Austin Wintory has just announced a Kickstarter for an ambitious symphonic project that brings together science and music. A Light in the Void will be a concert that takes place on October 5th, featuring a three-act event that will combine orchestral music performed by the Colorado Symphony with three keynote speakers. Additionally, the event will feature
- [Kyle Landry and Braxton Burks release Bacon Man Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/kyle-landry-and-braxton-burks-release-bacon-man-original-soundtrack/) - Celebrity pianist Kyle Landry has teamed up with Pokémon Reorchestrated's Braxton Burks to release their original soundtrack to Bacon Man. The game is a Kickstarter-funded action-adventure platformer by Skymap Games, released on Steam last week. The soundtrack features all kinds of styles, from ragtime to EDM to rock, and a plethora of piano, as can be
- [Ar nosurge Genometric Concert Side Blue –Tokikagura-](https://vgmonline.net/arnosurgevocalblue/) - Album Title: Ar nosurge Genometric Concert Side Blue –Tokikagura- Record Label: Gust Catalog No.: GUSTCD-11012 Release Date: March 05, 2014 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Two years after Ciel nosurge was released and while its players were waiting for its two final chapters, Gust released its RPG sequel Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star.
- [G5 2016](https://vgmonline.net/g52016/) - Album Title: G5 2016 Record Label: G5 Project Catalog No.: VIVI-0010 Release Date: November 2, 2016 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Japan Overview G5 2016 is an original album released under Masahiro Aoki’s ViViX label featuring guitar compositions from the G5 Project, which is a series of artists that include Masahiro Aoki (as his
- [Hiroki Kikuta to compose for Hazelnut Bastille](https://vgmonline.net/hiroki-kikuta-to-compose-for-hazelnut-bastille/) - Composer Hiroki Kikuta of Secret of Mana fame will be featured on Aloft Studio's upcoming action RPG Hazelnut Bastille, according to Nintendo Life. Kikuta-san will work alongside composer Shannon Mason in the creation of the game's original soundtrack. Hazelnut Bastille will be the latest indie game soundtrack to feature Hiroki Kikuta as a special guest appearance.
- [Daniel Ran Interview: Beyond Skyrim](https://vgmonline.net/daniel-ran-interview/) - Daniel Ran's work on the soundtrack to Beyond Skyrim: Bruma has received praise from fans of The Elder Scrolls. Ran's music on the popular mod combines elements from the Skyrim and Oblivion soundtracks, from thematic content to orchestration, while still making the Bruma soundtrack very much his own. On Friday, the soundtrack's official release was announced; available for preorder now, the soundtrack will
- [Octopath Traveller to receive a soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/octopath-traveller-to-receive-a-soundtrack/) - During the latest Nintendo Direct, Nintendo confirmed in a short statement that Octopath Traveller will be receiving a soundtrack that will be released digitally, sometime after the game is released. The soundtrack is being composed by Yasunori Nishiki and you can hear some snippets here. Also announced, exclusively in the US, was a special edition of
- [Tangledeep Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/tangledeep-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Tangledeep Original Soundtrack Record Label: Zircon Studios Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 1, 2018 Purchase: Buy on Bandcamp Overview During the “golden age” of Japanese Role-Playing Games - that magical time when soon-to-be classics like Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana were making waves on Super Nintendo systems - composers like Yasonuri
- [Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's official soundtrack available on US iTunes](https://vgmonline.net/dissidia-final-fantasy-nts-official-soundtrack-available-on-us-itunes/) - Square Enix have released the soundtrack to their latest entry in the Dissidia series on the US iTunes store. The soundtrack was lead by now former Square Enix composer Takeharu Ishimoto, with other composing contributions from Tsuyoshi Sekito and Keiji Kawamori. The soundtrack is 105 tracks in length and is priced at $27.99. You can
- [Breath of the Wild soundtrack announced](https://vgmonline.net/breath-of-the-wild-soundtrack-announced/) - Nintendo has announced that the full Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack will be released. Nippon Columbia is handling the release of the soundtrack. The soundtrack will be five CDs, featuring 211 tracks. The full tracklist is available on the official website. The soundtrack consists of all the music in the game, as
- [Secret of Mana Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/secret-of-mana-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Secret of Mana Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10635~7 Release Date: February 22, 2018 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Introduction A couple weeks ago, the beloved classic Secret of Mana was remade by Square-Enix, bringing the game to the third dimension by changing its sprite-based graphics by models and textures,
- [Shin Megami Tensei If... soundtrack to be released in May](https://vgmonline.net/shin-megami-tensei-if-soundtrack-to-be-released-in-may/) - Supersweep has announced a physical soundtrack for Shin Megami Tensei If... this May, according to VGMdb. Titled Shin Megami Tensei If...Original Sound Collection, this soundtrack will feature three disks' worth of Super Nintendo era music by Tsukasa Masuko, Kenichi Tsuchiya, and Hidehito Aoki. Shin Megami Tensei If... is an early entry in the popular Shin Megami Tensei series from 1994.
- [Thommaz Kauffmann Interview: Dandara](https://vgmonline.net/thommaz-kauffmann-interview-dandara/) - Thommaz Kauffmann has recently been seeing some attention due to his recent soundtrack to Dandara. The game, developed by Long Hat House, is an unusual Metroidvania that centers on Dandara, a figure out of Brazilian history, and her quest to save the world of Salt. In this email interview, Kauffman talks about his background and education in
- [All Our Asias soundtrack available on Bandcamp](https://vgmonline.net/all-our-asias-soundtrack-available-on-bandcamp/) - Composer Sean Han Tani has released his soundtrack to All Our Asias, a lo-fi adventure game that takes place inside a character's memories. The soundtrack consists of 26 tracks that feature, as Tani says, "a very unique, synth-driven style with a lot of whimsical ambient elements to it." The soundtrack reflects the game's minimalist and surreal
- [Ben Prunty releases Into the Breach Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ben-prunty-releases-into-the-breach-original-soundtrack/) - Today saw the release of Into the Breach, a tactical RPG set in a futuristic war. The latest from Subset Games, Into the Breach brought back FTL: Faster Than Light composer Ben Prunty to write the soundtrack. Prunty took the music in a very different direction from his breakthrough score. The soundtrack is 26 tracks long and despite an
- [Chrono Trigger: Limited Edition on PC features additional soundtrack content](https://vgmonline.net/chrono-trigger-limited-edition-on-pc-features-additional-soundtrack-content/) - Square Enix has released a port of the beloved SNES JRPG classic Chrono Trigger for PC this week, with a Limited Edition featuring new music content from Yasunori Mitsuda, according to Square Enix's official press release. The Limited Edition, available until April 2, comes with an all-new five-track medley, as well as liner notes from composer Yasunori Mitsuda
- [Where the Water Tastes like Wine OST now available](https://vgmonline.net/where-the-water-tastes-like-wine-ost-now-available/) - Where the Water Tastes Like Wine has just been released on Bandcamp. The soundtrack, which has been available for preorder, already garnered attention from outlets like GameSpot and Gamasutra for its variety and expert takes on American genres. "Working on this soundtrack has been a dream come true for a lot of reasons," says composer Ryan
- [Merregnon Studios announces Symphonic Memories](https://vgmonline.net/merregnon-studios-announces-symphonic-memories/) - Merregnon Studios and Game Concerts have announced their latest Square Enix focused concert series. Following on from Final Symphony I & II and Symphonic Fantasies, the new show, entitled Symphonic Memories, shifts the focus back to the Final Fantasy series. The concert will include an all new medley of Yoko Shimomura's Final Fantasy XV, Nobuo
- [Lost Sphear Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/lost-sphear-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Lost Sphear Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10629~30 Release Date: November 22, 2017 Purchase: Buy on iTunes Overview Roughly two years ago, Tomoki Miyoshi warmed gamers’ hearts with his touching piano-centric score for I Am Setsuna - an impressive feat, considering that the game itself was packed to the
- [Nicolas Diteriks Interview: They Are Billions](https://vgmonline.net/nicolas-diteriks-interview-they-are-billions/) - Nicolas Diteriks studied at the American School of Modern Music in Paris, France, and Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has since been involved as a sound editor in scores like Olivier Derriviere’s The Technomancer, and as a composer in Eminence: Xander’s Tales. Most recently, he composed the music to They Are Billions, an upcoming / early access
- [Resurrection: Panzer Dragoon Saga 20th Anniversary Arrangement Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/resurrection-panzer-dragoon-saga-20th-anniversary-arrangement-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Resurrection: Panzer Dragoon Saga 20th Anniversary Arrangement Soundtrack Record Label: Brave Wave Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: January 29, 2018 Purchase: Buy at Bravewave Overview Even timeless game soundtracks can occasionally benefit from a facelift. This is certainly true of Panzer Dragoon Saga, the late 90’s Sega Saturn cult classic. Panzer Dragoon
- [NieR Automata Piano Collection announced](https://vgmonline.net/nier-automata-piano-collection-announced/) - Square Enix has revealed a brand new take on NieR Automata's soundtrack. The release is entitled "NieR Automata Piano Collection" and is being handled by NieR series composer Keiichi Okabe. The tracklist has not yet been unveiled, but the release on April 25th and is being priced at 3024 JPY ($28) and is available at
- [Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to receive soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/xenoblade-chronicles-2-to-receive-soundtrack/) - Procyon Studio has announced that the score of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will finally get a release on May 23rd. Yasunori Mitsuda and co.'s score has received great acclaim from fans and industry alike (it was nominated for multiple awards in our very own game music awards) and demand has been high for a full soundtrack release.
- [DJ Kid Koala to release Floor Kids soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/dj-kid-koala-to-release-floor-kids-soundtrack/) - Hip Hop artist Kid Koala, known for contributions to the Gorillaz, is releasing the soundtrack to indie game Floor Kids. The game was announced by Nintendo during it's Nindies event last year, and features dynamic breakdancing to hip hop beats. The soundtrack is 42 tracks, which span 4 decades of music style. The album will
- [Video Games Live announces fourth album](https://vgmonline.net/video-games-live-announces-fourth-album/) - Tommy Tallarico has unveiled the kickstarter for the fourth Video Games Live album. After three successful kickstarters in five years, it makes a lot of sense for the orchestral juggernaut to return to the crowdfunding platform. Tallarico is hoping to raise $150,000 to cover the costs of producing the album. The album has ten planned
- [NieR:Automata Arranged & Unreleased Tracks](https://vgmonline.net/nierautomataarrange/) - Album Title: NieR:Automata Arranged & Unreleased Tracks Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10631~2 Release Date: December 20, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The NieR: Automata Arranged & Unreleased Tracks release by Square Enix is 1 part arrange album and 1 part unreleased music. The former features twelve arrangements from various artists, including AJURIKA, known
- [ZUNTATA music is now on Spotify](https://vgmonline.net/zuntata-music-is-now-on-spotify/) - ZUNTATA, the sound team at Taito, has released their music on popular streaming service Spotify. ZUNATA have been responsible for Darius, Dariusburst, Ninja Warriors and Groove Coaster, as well as many other titles. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3f66wjTBqCFRQhrguu98Er You can listen to their Spotify lineup in the player above, or alternatively click this link.
- [The Alliance Alive Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/the-alliance-alive/) - Album Title: The Alliance Alive Original Soundtrack Record Label: MONOMUSIK Catalog No.: MNMK-011 Release Date: August 18, 2017 Purchase: Monomusik Shop Overview The last time Masashi Hamauzu collaborated with The Alliance Alive developer FuRyu, the results were phenomenal. Together, they created The Legend of Legacy, a minimalist JRPG with a soundtrack that was decidedly shorter
- [Nicolas Diteriks composes for They Are Billions](https://vgmonline.net/nicolas-diteriks-composes-for-they-are-billions/) - Nicolas Diteriks has been composing the soundtrack for They Are Billions, an RTS game about humans surviving a zombie outbreak in a post-apocalyptic, steampunk world. The soundtrack, a part of which can be heard in the trailer below, involved a scoring session with the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra, while the game itself is now available as
- [Egglia ~Legend of the Redcap~ Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/egglia/) - Album Title: Egglia ~Legend of the Redcap~ Original Soundtrack Record Label: Harmonics Music Catalog No.: HIMJ-0014 Release Date: December 13, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview The Egglia ~Legend of the Redcap ~ Original Soundtrack (or Soundtruck, as it is printed multiple times on the physical release) is the soundtrack that accompanies a mobile game
- [God Eater 2: Rage Burst Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/god-eater-2-rage-burst-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: God Eater 2: Rage Burst Original Soundtrack Record Label: Avex Trax Catalog No.: AVCD-93125 Release Date: February 25, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Last November, Masaru “Go” Shiina left Bandai Namco after a twenty-year career with the company. Following early contributions to games like Ace Combat 3 and Klonoa 2,
- [Persona 5 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/persona5/) - Album Title: Persona 5 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Record Label: Mastard Records Catalog No.: LNCM-1175~7 Release Date: Jan 17, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The soundtracks to the Persona games, much like the games themselves, are really kind of hard to talk about to people who have not yet had direct experience with them.
- [Final Fantasy XIV symphony coming to US and EU](https://vgmonline.net/final-fantasy-xiv-symphony-coming-to-us-and-eu/) - Square Enix have announced that the Final Fantasy XIV Orchestra Concert (also know as Eorzean Symphony) will have two showings in the West. In June, the symphony will play in Los Angeles and in August they will perform in Dortmund, Germany. Guests at both concerts include; Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, Sound Director Masayoshi Soken
- [The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Arrange Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/witchhundredknight2arr/) - Album Title: The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Arrange Soundtrack Record Label: MissKissDisc Catalog No.: MKDS-0007 Release Date: November 24, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview Like with the previous game's arrange soundtrack, The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Arrange Soundtrack is self-published under Tenpei Sato’s label, MissKissDisc. How does this
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2017 – Best of the Best](https://vgmonline.net/awards2017bestofthebest/) - We are proud to present the winners in the 'Best of the Best' category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2017. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/etrianmysterydungeon2/) - Album Title: Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 Original Soundtrack Record Label: 5pb. Records Catalog No.: USSW-0052 Release Date: September 20, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The sequel to the first Etrian Mystery Dungeon brings with it more original music and arrangements of previous Etrian Odyssey games by Yuzo Koshiro, as well as arrangements by Takeshi Yanagawa, Nijuhachi
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2017 - Meet the 2017 VGMO Team](https://vgmonline.net/agmas-meet-the-team/) - We're not yet finished with our 2017 AGMAs; tomorrow, we'll reveal the winners of our "Best of the Best" category, celebrating our top-voted music, artists, and organizations from 2017. Before we post our final category, however, we want to thank those who have read and shared articles we've posted. We love seeing our readers' reactions to
- [Kingdom Hearts 3 theme song unveiled at D23](https://vgmonline.net/kingdom-hearts-3-theme-song-unveiled-at-d23/) - Singer-songwriter Utada Hikaru returns to the Kingdom Hearts series for the titular third mainline game. Square Enix revealed the game's main theme at annual Disney event D23 expo. Hikaru has provided theme songs in the Kingdom Hearts series, in both Japanese and English. Here is the Japanese version: Here is the English version:
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2017 – Organisations of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2017orgs/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Organisations of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2017. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2017 – Albums of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2015albums-2/) - We are proud to present the winners in the ‘Albums of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2017. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2017 – Audio of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2017audio/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Audio of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2017. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2017 – Artists of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2017artists/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Artists of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2017. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2017 – Scores of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2017scores/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Scores of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2017. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Lena Raine Interview: Mountain Climbing](https://vgmonline.net/lena-raine-interview-mountain-climbing/) - Lena Raine has made a splash with her soundtrack to Celeste, a 2D platformer that packs a surprising emotional punch. While the game has been receiving all kinds of enthusiastic responses, the soundtrack has also been met with an incredibly warm welcome from fans and critics alike for its powerful effect on the game - and on
- [Christopher Tin launches Kickstarter album project](https://vgmonline.net/christopher-tin-launches-kickstarter-album-project/) - Civilization composer Christopher Tin started his first-ever Kickstarter today for a new album titled To Shiver the Sky. The project, which has already reached $35,000 of it's $50,000 goal since it launched this morning, will have at least ten tracks, including Civilization VI's "Sogno di Volare" among several original pieces. Album production will take place at Abbey Road
- [Johto Legends now available on digital storefronts, vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/johto-legends-now-available-on-digital-storefronts-vinyl/) - The successful Kickstarter launched by Pokémon Reorchestrated's Braxton Burks has resulted in an orchestral re-imagining of the soundtrack to Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal. The album consists of 30 arrangements from the second generation in the series, including a small three-part suite for the legendary dogs Suicune, Entei, and Raikou. Johto Legends (Music from "Pokémon Gold and Silver") by Braxton
- [Octopath Traveller Soundtrack Preview released](https://vgmonline.net/octopath-traveller-soundtrack-preview-released/) - Following the demo for the anticipated rpg, Ocotpath Traveller last year, Square Enix has today released a preview soundtrack. The release features songs from the demo, composed by Yasunori Nishiki. The soundtrack features 22 tracks and is only available from iTunes for $7.99. You can download the preview soundtrack from iTunes here.
- [Golf Story soundtrack released](https://vgmonline.net/golf-story-soundtrack-released/) - Surprise Nintendo Switch indie hit, Golf Story, has received a soundtrack release on bandcamp. Composed by Joel Steulder, who previously provided the score for Kingdom Wars II, the soundtrack is comprised entirely of MIDI sounds to fit the SNES-era style of the game. The soundtrack is a digital only release, containing 17 tracks from the
- [Adaptive music in video games](https://vgmonline.net/adaptive-music-in-video-games/) - Video games, by nature, are a non-linear form of entertainment. A player can, at any point, do anything within the bounds of the game environment and mechanics. While this can cause problems in regards to timing music with set pieces, it can also give the sound team the ability to change arrangements and compositions based
- [Podcast Episode 10: Little-known soundtracks by well-known composers](https://vgmonline.net/podcast-episode-10-little-known-soundtracks-by-well-known-composers/) - Shoji Meguro, Jesper Kyd, Yoko Shimomura: household names to any follower of video game music. But how much of their work do we know beyond the hits that made them famous? Join contributors KT Wong and Michael Hughes as they discuss some of their favorite obscure cuts by well-known composers. What counts as "obscure" will
- [Report: Xenogears to receive 20th anniversary soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/report-xenogears-to-receive-20th-anniversary-soundtrack/) - Japanese website Gamer.ne has reported that fan favourite, Xenogears, will be receiving a special 20th anniversary soundtrack release. Entitled "Xenogears Original Soundtrack Revival Disc -the first and the last-", the soundtrack is being handled by the game's composer and arranger Yasunori Mitsuda, who will be collaborating with Irish choir ANUNA (continuing their partnership from Xenoblade
- [Brave Wave announces Panzer Dragoon arrange album](https://vgmonline.net/brave-wave-announces-panzer-dragoon-arrange-album/) - Video game music publisher, Brave Wave, have announced a brand new arrangement album for the Panzer Dragoon series. Franchise composer Saori Kobayashi will be providing arrangements of both her and fellow composer Mariko Nanba's compositions from the beloved series. The 20 track album will release on January 29th and is available in digital, CD and vinyl formats from
- [Romancing SaGa Battle Arrange album revealed](https://vgmonline.net/romancing-saga-battle-arrange-album-revealed/) - SaGa series composer Kenji Ito has unveiled his latest project, an album of new arrangements from the Romancing SaGa series. Published by Square Enix, the soundtrack will feature rearrangements of popular battle themes, and will be aptly titled Re:Tune Romancing SaGa BATTLE ARRANGE. Ten tracks in total have been planned so far, however Square Enix has
- [For Whom the Alchemist Exists soundtrack features Yoko Shimomura](https://vgmonline.net/for-whom-the-alchemist-exists-soundtrack-features-yoko-shimomura/) - Symphony No. 5/Tablier Communications have announced that they will be publishing the soundtrack to For Whom the Alchemist Exists. Joining the gumi Sound Team is respected composer Yoko Shimomura, who is best known for her work on Kingdom Hearts, Street Fighter II and Final Fantasy XV. Yoko Hikasa is providing her voice to the soundtrack and is known
- [Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition original soundtrack announced](https://vgmonline.net/street-fighter-v-arcade-edition-original-soundtrack-announced/) - Capcom has announced the soundtrack release of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. No specific composers have been announced for this edition of the soundtrack, however information on the other editions can be found here. Across three CDs, the soundtrack includes the base game's score, as well as themes from the DLC releases and the newly
- [Capcom unveils Monster Hunter World soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/capcom-unveils-monster-hunter-world-soundtrack/) - Capcom has unveiled the soundtrack to it's latest instalment in the Monster Hunter franchise. Capcom's own label, Suleputer, will be handling the release of the soundtrack. The score features veteran Monster Hunter composers Masato Kouda, Tadayoshi Makino, Akihiko Narita and Yuko Komiyama, as well as newcomer composer Teiran Kang. This will be her first time scoring a video game
- [My Singing Monsters soundtrack released on vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/my-singing-monsters-soundtrack-released-on-vinyl/) - Canada-based Big Blue Bubble, the team behind the popular mobile and table game My Singing Monsters, has teamed up with Sumthing Else Music Works to release My Singing Monsters Original Soundtrack on vinyl. My Singing Monsters is a world-building game that involves collecting musical monsters and bringing them together to create new songs, all composed by David
- [Jesper Kyd scores Warhammer: Vermintide 2](https://vgmonline.net/jesper-kyd-scores-warhammer-vermintide-2/) - BAFTA-award winning composer Jesper Kyd has been announced as the composer for the sequel to the popular Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide. The games are a part of the Warhammer fantasy world (known especially for the Warhammer 40k), with the most recent installment bringing in the Norse "Chaos" tribe as a new faction to the game.
- [Super Mario Odyssey soundtrack announced](https://vgmonline.net/super-mario-odyssey-soundtrack-announced/) - Bucking Nintendo's usual trend of not releasing soundtracks to it's games, the Japanese gaming giant has announced it will be releasing a full soundtrack of Super Mario Odyssey. The soundtrack includes compositions by Naoto Kubo, Shiho Fujii, Koji Kondo, as well as vocal performances from Kate Higgins (credited as Kate Davis) and Aimi Mukohara. The soundtrack will
- [The Legend of Zelda -Symphony of the Goddesses: Durham](https://vgmonline.net/legend-of-zelda-symphony-of-the-goddesses/) - Overview I recently attended the Durham, North Carolina performance of The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. This was not only my first time hearing any part of this performance set, but my first time ever attending a live orchestral performance of video game music. As such, my expectations were high, and Symphony of
- [Final Fantasy XV to receive extended soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/final-fantasy-xv-to-receive-extended-soundtrack/) - Update (24/03/18): Final Fantasy XV Official Soundtrack Volume 2, featuring the scores of the game's expansions, is now available to purchase from the Square Enix official store at the price of $69.99 for the blu-ray release. Square Enix announced this morning that an extended soundtrack of Final Fantasy XV will be released. Entitled Volume 2,
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2017 Nominations](https://vgmonline.net/awards2017nominations/) - The team at VGMO: Video Game Music Online are proud to present the nominations for the Annual Game Music Awards 2017. These panel-voted, officially-recognized awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. A panel of experienced and knowledgeable journalists have determined the nominations of these awards. The panelists have
- [OST - 100 albums indispensables de jeux vidéo](https://vgmonline.net/ost-100-albums-indispensables-de-jeux-video/) - Book Title: OST - 100 albums indispensables de jeux vidéo Publisher: Pix'n Love ISBN No.: 291827285X Release Date: 2004 Purchase: Buy at Amazon The increasing number of published books about video games and their history over the last decade has been pleasing to observe. Often though, consideration is only paid to English-language publications. However, that sort
- [Dragon Quest XI Symphonic Suite to release later this month](https://vgmonline.net/dragon-quest-xi-symphonic-suite-to-release-later-this-month/) - Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest XI will have a special arrangement album. The Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra will perform new arrangements from Koichi Sugiyama's soundtrack. The soundtrack will consist of 2 discs, comprising of 19 tracks. Published by King Records, the symphonic suite will release on January 24th.
- [Tekken 7 Soundtrack PLUS](https://vgmonline.net/tekken7plus/) - Album Title: Tekken 7 Soundtrack PLUS Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1137 Release Date: October 31, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Tekken 7 Soundtrack PLUS contains the music added to the game after its initial arcade release. Much of the soundtrack for the new console stages and story mode, however, there are
- [Takeharu Ishimoto retiring from Square Enix](https://vgmonline.net/takeharu-ishimoto-retiring-from-square-enix/) - After 18 years, composer Takeharu Ishimoto is parting ways with Square Enix. Ishimoto said in a tweet that he was leaving "amicably" and will be working freelance starting in 2018. He started at Square Enix as a synthesizer programmer before composing for titles in 2002. He has been responsible for the soundtracks to the Dissidia: Final
- [Nintendo shows music from Project Octopath Traveller](https://vgmonline.net/nintendo-shows-music-from-project-octopath-traveller/) - Nintendo has today given a behind-the-scenes look at Yasunori Nishiki's soundtrack for the anticipated Square Enix title Project Octopath Traveller. Nishiki's worked at Konami on several projects before becoming a freelancer, where he was able to move into anime and writing for pop singers in Japan. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/943164042717184000 The video shows off the battle theme from
- [Tales of Asteria to receive soundtrack release](https://vgmonline.net/tales-of-asteria-to-receive-soundtrack-release/) - The mobile crossover game, Tales of Asteria, is to receive a soundtrack. The mobile game is a RPG that crosses-over many of the characters from the Tales of series, with chapters being released in an episodic format. Publisher SuperSweep will be handling the release of the soundtrack. The soundtrack will consist of music from the
- [Borislav Slavov Interview: Divinity Original Sin 2](https://vgmonline.net/borislav-slavov-interview-3/) - Borislav Slavov made his name working on games like Knights of Honor, Worldshift, and the Crysis series. We've spoken with him previously on VGMO to discuss his role as Crytek's in-house composer and his work with Tilman Sillescu on the soundtrack to Crysis 2. Most recently, Slavov composed the much-anticipated soundtrack to Divinity Original Sin 2. In this email interview, we spoke with
- [Square Enix debuts new Episode Ignis track](https://vgmonline.net/square-enix-debuts-new-episode-ignis-track/) - Square Enix have debuted a brand new song from Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis. The piece is entitled 'Apocalypsis Magnatus' and has been composed by the core game's lead composer, Yoko Shimomura, who is known for her work on Kingdom Hearts and many other RPGs. The arrangement is provided by Tadayoshi Makino, who has composer
- [Observer Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/observer-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Observer Original Soundtrack Record Label: N/A Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: August 17, 2017 Purchase: Listen to on Soundcloud Overview Observer Original Soundtrack, released on Soundcloud and composed by Arkadiusz Reikowski, accompanies a cyberpunk horror game that takes place in the far future, where those known as Observers are able to hack into
- [Making of Symphony of Heroes videos available on Youtube](https://vgmonline.net/making-of-symphony-of-heroes-videos-available-on-youtube/) - Last month, the National Forum of Music in Warsaw, Poland performed music from Heroes of Might and Magic's first, third, and fourth games. Composer Paul Anthony Romero performed a piano recital afterwards for attendees who were given the opportunity to meet the composer and ask questions. The symphony, arranged by Jan Sanejko. The concert saw a positive response
- [Vincent Diamante debuts music from Sky](https://vgmonline.net/vincent-diamante-debuts-music-from-sky/) - Audio director for thatgamecompany's latest game Sky, Vincent Diamante, has given fans a first look at his score and design philosophy through IGN First. Diamante's previous works include thatgamecompany's other titles Flower and Cloud, as well as contributing to the score for Skullgirls. Diamante suggests that the focus on woodwind instruments is a result of the
- [yorlga II](https://vgmonline.net/yorlga2/) - Album Title: yorlga II Record Label: Team Entertainment Catalog No.: KDSD-00967 Release Date: March 1, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Seven years after the original yorlga, Yoshitaka Hirota and Noriko Mitose are back once again with the sequel to their first album together, yorlga II. As with the first album, Hirota takes the role of composer/arranger
- [Xenoblade Chronicles 2 sound selection tracklist revealed](https://vgmonline.net/xenoblade-chronicles-2-sound-selection-tracklist-revealed/) - Monolith Soft's latest RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, releases later this week but the people over at M2 Gaming appear to have got the collector's edition of the game early and has shared the track list of the Sound Selection CD on Facebook. The track list is as follows: Xenoblade II -Where it All Began- Elysium, in
- [Hitoshi Sakimoto to compose Valkyria Chronicles 4](https://vgmonline.net/hitoshi-sakimoto-to-compose-valkyria-chronicles-4/) - Sega has announced the follow-up game to their cult series Valkyria Chronicles. Also announced was series composer, Hitoshi Sakimoto, will be returning to compose the score. As well as the Valkyria Chronicles series, Sakimoto has composed for Final Fantasy Tactics, Dragon's Crown, Final Fantasy XII, Tekken 6 and Vagrant Story. Also announced was the main
- [Team of arrangers announced for Secret of Mana remake](https://vgmonline.net/team-of-arrangers-announced-for-secret-of-mana-remake/) - The original composer for the Secret of Mana game, Hiroki Kikuta, has announced via Twitter the team that will handle the new arrangements for Square Enix's remake of the beloved title. The team includes Kikuta himself, as well as Noriyuki Kamikura and Tsutomu Narita who worked on the Adventures of Mana remake. https://twitter.com/Hiroki_Kikuta/status/931428618206552064 The rest of
- [Masafumi Takada and Kazutaka Kodaka: Discussion (HEAT UP!)](https://vgmonline.net/takadakodakadanganronpa/) - Masafumi Takada is president of his game music production studio, SOUND PRESTIGE. His works range from Grasshopper Manufacture classics, such as killer7 and God Hand, to a variety of high profile games, such as Vanquish and The Evil Within. However, he is probably most famous for his work on the Danganronpa series. In this interview, joined by Kazutaka Kodaka, the
- [New "Fan Favorite" category for VGMO's annual awards](https://vgmonline.net/new-fan-favorite-category-for-vgmos-annual-awards/) - Over the past month at VGMO, we have enthusiastically been planning out this year's Annual Game Music Awards. We have carefully reviewed soundtrack releases from this year, looked ahead at upcoming releases that will take place before the end of the year, and polished up our awards categories. In addition to our usual categories, we
- [Chip Tanaka to release first full solo album](https://vgmonline.net/chip-tanaka-to-release-first-full-solo-album/) - Hirokazu Tanaka, better known as his stage name Chip Tanaka, has announced he will be releasing his first, full length, solo album entitled Django. Tanaka, best know for his work on the Earthbound series, started out as a sound designer for Nintendo in the 1980s, providing the sound of Metroid, Super Mario Land and original
- [Pixelopus debut first Concrete Genie Track](https://vgmonline.net/pixelopus-debut-first-concrete-genie-track/) - Pixelopus have unveiled the first track from their newly announced game, Concrete Genie. In-house composer and audio director, Sam Marshall is leading the composition for the game. Marshall has previously worked on Entwined with Pixelopus, as well as Skull Girls Mobile and Counterstrike GO. The track comes from the Paris Games Week announcement trailer, where the title
- [Another Eden Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/anothereden/) - Album Title: Another Eden Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sleigh Bells / Procyon Studio Catalog No.: SBPS-0022~3 Release Date: September 27, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview Another Eden is a free-to-play mobile RPG with a time-travel setting done in the traditional JRPG style and is written by Masato Kato, best known for writing the Chrono series
- [The Game Awards to have live video game music performances](https://vgmonline.net/the-game-awards-to-have-live-video-game-music-performances/) - Geoff Keighley, creator and host of The Game Awards, has today announced that the annual award show will have live video game music performances. The first annual Game Awards in 2014 included performances by legendary Nintendo composer Koji Kondo, Imagine Dragons and Lindsey Stirling. The following years deviated away from game music in exchange for
- [Yasunori Mitsuda Interview: Reflections and Revelations](https://vgmonline.net/yasunorimitsudainterview3/) - Yasunori Mitsuda, a veteran in the game music world, has had a very busy couple of years. In these past few years, he has worked on soundtracks for anime, TV specials, and a variety of video games. His recent works include Valkyria: Azure Revolution, Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic, and the main theme to Another
- [Kamil Orman-Janowski previews music from Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath](https://vgmonline.net/kamil-orman-janowski-previews-music-from-path-of-exile-the-fall-of-oriath/) - Fall of Oriath, the sixth expansion of the Path of Exile series, was released in August. Kamil Orman-Janowski has returned to the series to write for the latest expansion. Over the last couple of months, he has been slowly previewing music from his Soundcloud account, linked below: An official soundtrack release is in the works, but with
- [Pyre Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/pyre-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Pyre Original Soundtrack Record Label: Supergiant Games Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: July 25, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview Pyre is the latest game by independent developer Supergiant Games and scored by composer Darren Korb. It’s a sentence that one shouldn’t really have to type, as Supergiant’s history as a studio
- [Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 to get vinyl releases](https://vgmonline.net/sonic-adventure-1-2-to-get-vinyl-releases/) - Record label Brave Wave Productions has today announced that they will be partnering with Sega to bring the soundtracks of Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 to vinyl. Lead composer and sound director for the games, Jun Senoue, has picked 45 tracks from both titles to feature on the vinyl collection. Senoue has a long history
- [Giveaway Friday: Three Red Hearts](https://vgmonline.net/three-read-hearts-giveaway/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! Three Red Hearts by Abstraction This
- [Orchestral re-imagining of Symphony of the Night heads to Kickstarter](https://vgmonline.net/orchestral-re-imagining-of-symphony-of-the-night-heads-to-kickstarter/) - The Materia Collective has announced their latest project, Resurrection of the Night, an orchestral re-imagining of fan favourite game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The release aims to reinvent the score with live orchestra and choir arrangements. This score comes after the success of the collective's previous project, Hero of Time, which is a tribute
- [Ben Burnes Interview: Color and Abstraction](https://vgmonline.net/ben-burnes/) - Ben "Abstraction" Burnes is a composer who is behind a number of original and soundtrack albums, and has been consistently releasing music since before his formal debut album Nature's Echo ten years ago. Yesterday, he released a soundtrack alongside a puzzle-platform game he created called Color Jumper released yesterday on Steam. In this interview, Burnes discusses his background in music,
- [Abstraction's Color Jumper soundtrack available on Bandcamp](https://vgmonline.net/abstractions-color-jumper-soundtrack-available-on-bandcamp/) - The soundtrack to Color Jumper, the abstract puzzle platformer game, is now available for purchase on Bandcamp. Composed by Ben "Abstraction" Burnes, a Minneapolis-based artist with a large selection of original and soundtrack albums to his name, the score to Color Jumper is a relaxed, electronic accompaniment to the game. Color Jumper combines the gameplay of titles like Super
- [New Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night composers announced](https://vgmonline.net/new-bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night-composers-announced/) - Koji Igarashi's new Castevania-esque passion project, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, has announced new composers joining the project. Already announced lead composer Michiru Yamane will now be joined the creative group Noisycroak. The collective's credits includes; the Toukiden series, Yakuza series and Castlevania Judgement. During the announcement, Igarashi said; "We asked the veteran game music
- [The Lord of the Rings Online: MORDOR soundtrack released on digital storefronts](https://vgmonline.net/the-lord-of-the-rings-online-mordor-soundtrack-released-on-digital-storefronts/) - An official soundtrack release to the recent MORDOR expansion of The Lord of the Rings Online is now available. Composed by Chance Thomas, who has also composed the music to the last few expansions of the MMO, the tracks can be previewed on the official website for HUGEsound Records, LotRO's soundtrack publishing label. “Mordor is a terrifying place,”
- [Yasunori Mitsuda named composer for Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis](https://vgmonline.net/yasunori-mitsuda-named-composer-for-final-fantasy-xv-episode-ignis/) - Square Enix announced today, at Paris Game Week, that legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda will provide the score for Episode Ignis. Mitsuda's repertoire includes Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, Xenogears and Xenoblade Chronicles, and is leading the sound team for Xenoblade Chronicles 2./ Mitsuda will be providing three new songs for the expansion, with the score being performed
- [Ace Attorney 15th Anniversary Orchestra Concert](https://vgmonline.net/aceattorney15thconcert/) - Album Title: Ace Attorney 15th Anniversary Orchestra Concert Record Label: Harmonics Music Catalog No.: HIMJ-0010~1 Release Date: Sep 13, 2017 Purchase: Purchase at CDJapan Overview From its humble origins as a trilogy of low-budget GBA visual novel adventure games, Gyakuten Saiban (Ace Attorney internationally) has expanded to numerous sequels and spin-off media while showing
- [Shota Kageyama Interview: From Procyon Studio to Game Freak and Beyond](https://vgmonline.net/shotakageyamainterview/) - Shota Kageyama, who went freelance in 2014 to establish Spica Musica, has had an interesting journey to reach where he is today. His works range from Marvelous' Luminous Arc to several contributions to the worldwide hit series, Pokémon. In this interview, he discusses his beginnings as a game music composer through this year, celebrating his 10th
- [Square Enix to release Final Fantasy jazz album](https://vgmonline.net/square-enix-to-release-final-fantasy-jazz-album/) - Square Enix has announced that it will be releasing an album featuring jazz renditions of Final Fantasy music. The score will feature music composed by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu, with the jazz arrangements being provided by veteran arranger and performer Eijiro Nakagawa and fledgling performer Ryu Kawamura. Both arrangers will be providing performances on the
- [Trauma Traum ~Suigan no Ningyou~ soundtrack slated for November release](https://vgmonline.net/trauma-traum-suigan-no-ningyou-soundtrack-slated-for-november-release/) - The Japanese PC adventure game Trauma Traum ~Suigan no Ningyou~ is to receive a soundtrack releasing in November. The score is being composed by Nanashi no Chiyo and features the ending vocal theme “Memory Flower” sung by popular vocalist Haruka Shimotsuki. The soundtrack will include both the original background music from the game, as well as brand new
- [Weifan Chang to score Star Diffusion](https://vgmonline.net/weifan-chang-to-score-star-diffusion/) - CELAD, Inc., the Taiwanese dev team behind "Sakura Scroll" and The Children of Doomsday", has announced composer Weifan Chang as the composer to Star Diffusion, a top-down horror game. Chang is no stranger to composing for horror games, as one of his latest projects included composing the music for Detention, a survival-horror game infused with Taiwanese historical and
- [Lost Sphear soundtrack announced](https://vgmonline.net/lost-sphear-soundtrack-announced/) - Square Enix has announced that Lost Sphear is to get a release of its score. The score is being composed by Tomoki Miyoshi, who also provided the score to Tokyo RPG Factory's previous game I am Setsuna, which consisted almost entirely of piano compositions. Miyoshi was also credited as a composer of Bandai Namco's Soul Calibur V, primarily responsible for
- [Playstation in Concert announced](https://vgmonline.net/playstation-in-concert-announced/) - Today the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra announced that they will be performing a special concert dedicated to Playstation franchises. The concert will be led by veteran conductor Micheal Seal, who has previously conducted music for Hans Zimmer and John Williams. The concert will take place at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in the UK. The concert
- [Classic FM renews Jessica Curry's High Score](https://vgmonline.net/classic-fm-renews-jessica-currys-high-score/) - Earlier this year, Classic FM created the first radio show in the UK centred around video game music. Hosted by Everybody's Gone to the Rapture and Dear Esther composer Jessica Curry, High Score became the most popular show on Classic FM's "listen again" website feature. The show also generated a 30% increase of people under 25 listening to
- [RAGE RACER REMIX -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS-](https://vgmonline.net/rageracerremix/) - Album Title: RAGE RACER REMIX -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS- Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRNS-2002 Release Date: July 27, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview To celebrate Rage Racer's 20th anniversary, the RAGE RACER REMIX -THE 20TH ANNIV. SOUNDS- album was created and is spread over two discs. The first disc features "Reactive Remixes," featuring
- [Street Fighter X Mega Man Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/street-fighter-x-mega-man-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Street Fighter X Mega Man OST Record Label: A_Rival Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: December 18, 2012 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview The music of Street Fighter X Mega Man links two of Capcom’s most popular series in a way that is both fresh and comfortably familiar. Though this soundtrack is essentially a
- [Cuphead Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/cuphead-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Cuphead Original Soundtrack Record Label: Studio MDHR Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: Sep 29, 2017 Purchase: Purchase at Steam Overview If you've heard of Cuphead, I'm willing to bet it had something to do with the insanely gorgeous visuals, which were inspired by 1930s cartoons. Or maybe you've heard of how unforgiving and relentlessly
- [Thomas Parisch Interview: From West to East](https://vgmonline.net/thomas-parisch-interview/) - Thomas Parisch has had busy career in game music, from working on Resident Evil 6 in 2012, and recently joining Tencent Games. Originally from Germany, Thomas moved to Los Angeles to graduate from USC's Scoring For Motion Pictures and Television program with the BMI scholarship, and became the laureate of the 2009 ASCAP Film and Television Scoring Workshop. Since then, he
- [Eorzean Symphony: Final Fantasy XIV to receive blu-ray release](https://vgmonline.net/eorzean-symphony-final-fantasy-xiv-to-receive-blu-ray-release/) - Square Enix has announced that it is releasing a blu-ray to commemorate a three-night concert dedicated to Final Fantasy XIV. The concert was held this September and was performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Hirofumi Kurita. The album features 15 tracks alongside footage of the concerts and Final Fantasy XIV itself. The score
- [Splatoon 2 set for 2-disc soundtrack release](https://vgmonline.net/splatoon-2-soundtrack-release/) - Popular Nintendo sequel Splatoon 2 is to receive a 2-disc soundtrack entitled Splatune 2. Toru Minegishi returns as the series' composer, as revealed at 2017's Nintendo Switch Experience Meeting. The original game's score, which we reviewed in 2015, was incredibly successful, charting at second place in it's first day on Japan's Oricon charts, with over 24,000 copies
- [Bungo and Alchemist Music Collection](https://vgmonline.net/bungoalchemist/) - Album Title: Bungo and Alchemist Music Collection Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRS-0018 Release Date: May 31, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview The Bungo and Alchemist Music Collection is the soundtrack release for the PC online card battle game, Bungo to Alchemist. Composed by Hideki Sakamoto and featuring live musicians, how does this overall
- [Wilbert Roget II composes for Call of Duty: World War II](https://vgmonline.net/will-roget-composes-for-call-of-duty-world-war-ii/) - As announced in a recent Forbes interview, composer Wilbert Roget II, known for his work on Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, will be composing for Call of Duty: World War II. The interview came with some track previews (embedded below), and some insight into Roget's composing process. "Call of Duty: World War II was a unique
- [First glimpse of Sarah Schachner's Assassin's Creed Origins on Billboard](https://vgmonline.net/first-glimpse-of-assassins-creed-origins/) - Sarah Schachner, the composer behind Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Assassin's Creed: Unity Original Soundtrack Vol. 2, recently sat down with Billboard to discuss her largest assignment yet. The upcoming installment of the Assassin's Creed series will take place in Egypt, and is accompanied by a historically thoughtful score. “The interesting thing about Origins and B.C. Egypt is we
- [Crash Fever Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/crashfever/) - Album Title: Crash Fever Original Soundtrack Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRI-0020 Release Date: May 16, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview Crash Fever is a mobile game blending puzzle and RPG elements together and features compositions from noisycroak's Hiroyoshi Kato. The style of music is mostly frenetic electronic music. How does the soundtrack
- [Tekken 7 to get extended soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/tekken-seven-extended/) - The talented sound team at Bandai Namco are flexing their musical muscles with a new, extended release of the soundtrack to Tekken 7, appropriately named Tekken 7 Soundtrack Plus. The collection features music from the console version of the game, as well as Tekken 7 Convention and Tekken 7 Fated Retribution, an updated version of
- [Echoes of the First Dreamer now available on vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/first-dreamer-vinyl/) - The critically acclaimed composer Marty O’Donnell has returned to the world of game music with his score to Golem, a title by new studio Highwire Games. The soundtrack is supplemented by a a prequel album entitled Echoes of the First Dreamer, recently released on vinyl. The vinyl comes on the heels of the CD and digital download version that
- [Overdrive Hell 24 -Hizumi Heaven Stole Something Major-](https://vgmonline.net/overdrivehell24/) - Album Title: Overdrive Hell 24 -Hizumi Heaven Stole Something Major- Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0024 Release Date: August 14, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview overdrive hell 24-Hizumi Heaven Stole Something Major- is the twenty fourth iteration in a series of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and Shinji Hosoe.
- [Nanosweep 24](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep24/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 24 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-024 Release Date: August 14, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a
- [Thousand Memories Original Soundtrack Vol. 3](https://vgmonline.net/thousandmemoriesv3/) - Album Title: Thousand Memories Original Soundtrack Vol. 3 Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRI-0025 Release Date: September 20, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview The Thousand Memories Original Soundtrack Vol. 3 is the third digital release for music for the mobile game of the same name. Composed by Keisuke Ito of noisycroak, how does it compare to
- [Thousand Memories Original Soundtrack Vol. 2](https://vgmonline.net/thousandmemoriesv2/) - Album Title: Thousand Memories Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRI-0024 Release Date: September 20, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview The Thousand Memories Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 is a digital release for music for the mobile game of the same name. Composed by Keisuke Ito of noisycroak, how does this effort compare to
- [Podcast Episode 9: Character Themes of Final Fantasy VI](https://vgmonline.net/podcast-episode-9-character-themes-of-final-fantasy-vi/) - Final Fantasy VI continues shine as one of the best RPGs of the SNES era, as well as one of the best games on the system at all. While there are many aspects of the game that remain memorable to this day, the soundtrack stands out as a shining example of both leitmotif and Uematsu's ability
- [Nioh Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/nioh/) - Album Title: Nioh Original Soundtrack Record Label: KOEI TECMO GAMES Catalog No.: KECH-1804~5 Release Date: February 15, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Nioh, the PS4-exclusive action game from Team Ninja, has seen a positive reception, with critics praising its setting and level of difficulty. Composer Yugo Kanno took the helm on this soundtrack. Well-known for his work
- [Shoumetsu Toshi -Remix works-](https://vgmonline.net/shoumetsutoshiremix/) - Album Title: Shoumetsu Toshi -Remix works- Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRS-0017 Release Date: December 28, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview The Shoumetsu Toshi -Remix works- album features the music of the mobile game of the same name remixed by various artists, such as Ryu☆, REMO-CON, and Hiroshi Watanabe, in Japan. How well do
- [Kristofer Maddigan Interview: A Jazzy, Ragtimey, Big-Band Score](https://vgmonline.net/kristofer-maddigan-interview/) - Composer Kristofer Maddigan's colorful soundtrack to Cuphead has taken off since its recent release. Widely praised for its rich sounds and authentic vintage approach, the soundtrack has already charted on Bandcamp, seen a deluxe vinyl release, and gathered a following of people who have fallen in love with its unique sounds and approach. In this in-depth interview, we had the
- [Shoumetsu Toshi Original Soundtrack Vol. 3](https://vgmonline.net/shoumetsutoshiv3/) - Album Title: Shoumetsu Toshi Original Soundtrack Vol. 3 Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRI-0027 Release Date: December 9, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview Shoumetsu Toshi is a mobile game that features compositions from Hideki Sakamoto's noisycroak team, specifically Hiroyoshi Kato and Yasuhiro Kawagoe. The style of music ranges from acoustic to electronic,
- [Prescription for Sleep: Fight for your Dreams release date announced](https://vgmonline.net/prescription-for-sleep-fight-for-your-dreams-release-date-announced/) - The latest installment in the Prescription for Sleep series by Scarlet Moon Records has been announced. Fight For Your Dreams consists of twelve battle themes from a variety of games including Final Fantasy XV, Dark Souls, Super Metroid, and several others. The pieces are performed by Gentle Love duo Norihiko Hibino on saxophone and AYAKI on piano. Prescription for Sleep:
- [The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/witchhundredknight2/) - Album Title: The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Original Soundtrack Record Label: Nippon Ichi Software Catalog No.: PLJS-70096 Release Date: February 23, 2017 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Original Soundtrack, composed by Tenpei Sato, accompanies the action RPG sequel to the first game. With a different
- [Vestaria Saga I Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/vestariasaga/) - Album Title: Vestaria Saga I Soundtrack Record Label: LILT Records Catalog No. LILT-0023~25 Release Date: December 31, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview Vestaria Saga I Soundtrack accompanies the web-based game, influenced by the Fire Emblem series, of the same name, created by the father of that series, Shouzou Kaga. The music, composed by Hiroto Saitoh, takes
- [miracle life! / YURIA-plugged-HOSOI](https://vgmonline.net/miraclelifeyph/) - Album Title: miracle life! / YURIA-plugged-HOSOI Record Label: hosplug Catalog No.: HSPL-013 Release Date: May 27, 2017 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview miracle life! is an original album featuring original compositions and the occasional remix from Soshi Hosoi and vocals by YURIA, under the name YURIA-plugged-HOSOI. Most of the tunes have a pop feel to
- [Breath of Fire III arranged album released](https://vgmonline.net/breath-of-fire-3-arranged/) - Today, arranger Sean Schafianski has released the arrange album Breath of Fire III (Remastered Tracks), paying tribute to the jazzy music originally composed by Yoshino Aoki and Akari Kaida for the 1997 CAPCOM game. The album comprises of 14 specially arranged tracks, concluding with a rendition of "Pure Again" sung by vocalist Mikutan. Breath of Fire III
- [Go Shiina retires from Bandai Namco](https://vgmonline.net/go-shiina-departs-bandai-namco/) - Today, composer Go Shiina announced his retirement from Bandai Namco after twenty years with the company. Shiina, who is well known for his work on the Tales series (beginning with 2005's Tales of Legendia) as well as contributions to the Tekken, Ace Combat, and God Eater series, tweeted today that he felt was ready for a fresh start after reviewing an
- [Fallout 4: Music From Far Harbor and Nuka World now available for purchase](https://vgmonline.net/fallout-4-music-from-far-harbor-and-nuka-world-now-available-for-purchase/) - Inon Zur has recently added to his acclaimed work on the Fallout series with the recent release of Fallout 4: Music from Far Harbor and Nuka World. The album contains 18 tracks from the Fallout 4 expansions by Zur, as well as one additional track by COPILOT Music + Sound (Ravi Krishnaswami, who we interviewed earlier this year, and Garrett Steele)
- [Undertale arranged album Strings of Determination released](https://vgmonline.net/undertale-arranged-album-strings-of-determination-released/) - Youtube and cover musician String Player Gamer has recently released UNDERTALE: Strings of Determination Complete Edition, a multi-disc compilation of Undertale arrangements. The project features a range of musical styles, a complete booklet containing original Undertale artwork by Kayla de Leon and Judee Zabala, and 46 tracks arranged from the original game. "In just two years, the music of Toby
- [TECHNO JAZZ](https://vgmonline.net/technojazz/) - Album Title: TECHNO JAZZ Record Label: hosplug Catalog No.: HSPL-012 Release Date: February 25, 2017 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview TECHNO JAZZ is an EP released by Soshi Hosoi's record label, hosplug, and features a compilation of tunes from Soshi Hosoi, Keishi Yonao, and Rodriguez Nobu. Each tune has a jazz element to it and
- [Jesper Kyd's Robinson: The Journey announced on vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/jesper-kyds-robinson-the-journey-announced-on-vinyl/) - Black Screen Records has officially announced pre-orders for Robinson: The Journey Original Soundtrack on vinyl. The soundtrack, composed by Jesper Kyd of Assassin's Creed and Borderlands fame, features an electronic-cinematic blend of music. Robinson: The Journey is a first-person shooter centered around Robin, a traveler stranded on a mysterious planet, accompanied only by an AI unit. Robinson: The Journey (Official Soundtrack) by
- [Jessica Curry's score to So Let Us Melt now available](https://vgmonline.net/jessica-currys-score-to-so-let-us-melt-now-available/) - Jessica Curry, who made a splash with her innovative scores to Dear Esther and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, has just released her latest soundtrack on Bandcamp and vinyl. So Let Us Melt is the latest game out of The Chinese Room and is a highly stylized Daydream VR game with some creation myth and folklore elements. The game,
- [The 10 best themes of Marvel vs Capcom](https://vgmonline.net/the-10-best-themes-of-marvel-vs-capcom/) - The symbiosis of Marvel to Capcom in the mid 1990's must have been uncomfortable for both parties —at least while the deal's ink was in its infancy. Marvel, as a juggernaut brand, was simply not doing as well as it had been, and alarmingly so. Seemingly jaundiced from an exodus of talent, a collection of
- [Damian Sanchez interview: Blues and Banjo](https://vgmonline.net/damian-sanchez/) - Damian Sanchez is a classically trained Spanish composer who has contributed to indie games of all types, resulting in a myriad of scores in his repertoire. From bluesy jazz to electronic to country-Egyptian fusion (yes, you read that correctly), Sanchez, adapts his style to fit the range of games he writes for. Damian is the current
- [Hidenori Iwasaki to compose for Square Enix survival action shooter](https://vgmonline.net/hidenori-iwasaki-to-compose-for-square-enix-survival-action-shooter/) - Composer Hidenori Iwasaki will be composing the music for Square Enix's newly announced Left Alive, a survival action shooter that will be bringing together an all-star dev team including producer Shinji Hashimoto, director Toshifumi Nabeshima, and character designers Yoji Shinkawa and Takayuki Yanase. Left Alive will take place in the Front Mission world and will feature multiple protagonists and methods of progression.
- [Hitoshi Sakimoto's Dragon's Crown score to receive orchestral treatment](https://vgmonline.net/hitoshi-sakimotos-dragons-crown-score-to-receive-orchestral-treatment/) - Atlus and Vanillaware have officially announced the release of Dragon's Crown Pro on the PS4, a remastered version of the original Dragon's Crown that will feature 4K resolution support as well as cross-play with PS3 and PS Vita. Additionally, Hitoshi Sakimoto's score has been completely rerecorded with a live orchestra. You can hear a sample of the remastered score in the
- [Turbo Drive](https://vgmonline.net/turbodrive/) - Album Title: Turbo Drive Record Label: Future 80's Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 2, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Turbo Drive is the first mini album released by Synthatiger, a trio comprised of Andre Neumann, who has composed for indie games such as Dux, Redux, and Razion, Dusting Rockville, and Marco Gross. The album
- [Jesper Kyd's Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide release date announced](https://vgmonline.net/jesper-kyd-warhammer/) - On September 26, Jesper Kyd's score for Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide will be released on storefronts. The release contains tracks from the original game as well as its expansions. Additionally, Kyd has included the instrumental tavern music, which features a three-piece band performing in an Old English-style pub, contrasting sharply with the rest of the music
- [Yasunori Nishiki announced as Octopath Traveler composer](https://vgmonline.net/yasunori-nishiki-announced-as-octopath-traveler-composer/) - Project Octopath Traveler, the upcoming game developed by the team behind Bravely Default, recently released a Switch demo that came with a list of credits, listing Yasunori Nishiki as the lead composer. This will be a breakout role for Nishiki, who most recently contributed to Gravity Daze 2 as a synth programmer. Note that "Octopath Traveler" is only
- [Podcast Episode 8: Donkey Kong Country](https://vgmonline.net/podcast-episode-8-donkey-kong-country/) - Rare's three original Donkey Kong Country games still stand as some of the SNES' finest platforming titles - not to mention their revolutionary, pre-rendered 2d graphics and of course their soundtracks. In Episode 8 of the VGMO Podcast, speakers Markus and Simon discuss the technologically and stylistically innovative work that David Wise, Eveline Fischer and Robin
- [hinemosu yomosugara](https://vgmonline.net/hinemosuyomosugara/) - Album Title: hinemosu yomosugara Record Label: Hiroyuki Kawada Catalog No.: MLSD-0001 Release Date: March 24, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview hinemosu yomosugara, which means "all day long, all night long," is an original EP released by Hiroyuki Kawada, known for his works at Namco since the 1980s, and was made for people
- [Genpei Toumaden SOUND CHRONICLE](https://vgmonline.net/genpeitoumaden/) - Album Title: Genpei Toumaden SOUND CHRONICLE Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1148 Release Date: June 30, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview The Genpei Toumaden SOUND CHRONICLE features music from the Namco side scrolling beat-em-up of the same name, originally released in 1986 for coin-op arcades and later brought to a variety of systems, such
- [World of Warcraft: Legion Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/world-of-warcraft-legion/) - Album Title: World of Warcraft: Legion Original Soundtrack Record Label: Blizzard Entertainment Catalog No.: S7298716 Release Date: August 30, 2016 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview With each new World of Warcraft expansion comes a soundtrack by some new permutation of familiar Blizzard faces. This time, Russell Brower worked with Neal Acree, Sam Cardon, Glenn
- [XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Soundtrack available on digital storefronts](https://vgmonline.net/xcom-2-war-of-the-chosen-soundtrack-available-on-digital-storefronts/) - The soundtrack to XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, composed by Tim Wynn, has been officially released on digital storefronts by 2K games. Wynn, who composed for the original XCOM 2 and has contributed music to soundtracks including Command and Conquer 4 and XCOM 2: Enemy Unknown, incorporated themes from previous installments in the series to create a
- [ARK: Survival Evolved soundtrack available for purchase](https://vgmonline.net/ark-survival-evolved-soundtrack/) - Sumthing Else Music Works has released ARK (Original Soundtrack), the soundtrack to the action-adventure game ARK: Survival Evolved. The soundtrack is composed by Gareth Coker and performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, and comprises of 24 melody-driven tracks. ARK (Original Soundtrack) by Gareth Coker "The scope and size of the score of ARK:
- [Giveaway Friday: The Travelers](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-the-travelers/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! The Travelers by The Travelers VGM
- [Castlevania - Music from the Netflix Original Series](https://vgmonline.net/castlevania-netflix/) - Album Title: Castlevania (Music from the Netflix Original Series) Record Label: Lakeshore Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: July 7, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview Trevor Morris is not a man to pity. A prolific composer and two-time Emmy winner, Morris was chosen to score Castlevania, the much-anticipated adaptation of Castlevania III: Dracula’s
- [Materia Collective releases SPIRA: Music from Final Fantasy X](https://vgmonline.net/materia-collective-releases-spira-music-from-final-fantasy-x/) - Today, Materia Collective releases the latest in their lineup of collaborative arrange albums with SPIRA: Music from Final Fantasy X, featuring the iconic work of trio Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, and Junya Nakano. Because the project spans 100 tracks in length, SPIRA has been broken down into two 50-track albums: Besaid Mix and Zanarkand Mix, which can be purchased separately.
- [Giveaway Friday: Sea of Dreams](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-sea-of-dreams/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! Sea of Dreams by Mighty Acorn
- [Procyon Studio announces Another Eden soundtrack release](https://vgmonline.net/procyon-studio-announces-another-eden-soundtrack-release/) - Yasunori Mitsuda's record label, Procyon Studio, has announced the release of Another Eden, a mobile game soundtrack composed by Shunsuke Tsuchiya and Mariam Abounassr with a main theme written by Mitsuda. The game represents the latest collaboration by Mitsuda and writer Masato Kato of Xenogears and the Chrono games. Another Eden is a mobile game with a traditional JRPG setup and
- [The Travelers release "Pillars of Eternity" arrangement](https://vgmonline.net/the-travelers-release-pillars-of-eternity-arrangement/) - The Travelers, a folk-inspired game music cover group, has released their latest single on Bandcamp. After some members of the group met with Justin Bell, in-house audio director and composer of Obsidian Entertainment, they arranged a Travelers-themed version of "Oldsong" from Pillars of Eternity titled "Amhrán Ársa." Amhrán Ársa (Oldsong from Pillars of Eternity) by The
- [Mighty Acorn Music releases "Sea of Dreams"](https://vgmonline.net/mighty-acorn-music-releases-sea-of-dreams/) - Composer Mighty Acorn Music has recently released his album Sea of Dreams on Bandcamp, which combines tracks from several games that Mighty Acorn Music worked on. The 14-track album combines multiple styles, incorporating layers of pitched percussion instruments and synth chords for a generally relaxed and laid-back aesthetic. Sea of Dreams by Mighty Acorn Music Sea of Dreams includes
- [Strania -The Stella Machina- The Force Signals](https://vgmonline.net/straniaarrange/) - Album Title: Strania -The Stella Machina- The Force Signals Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1149 Release Date: April 4, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview In 2011, the soundtrack to Strania: The Stella Machina, a game developed by G.Rev and composed by Keishi Yonao, was released, featuring music for both the original game and
- [PAC-MAN Championship Edition Soundtracks](https://vgmonline.net/pacmance/) - Album Title: PAC-MAN Championship Edition Soundtracks Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1147 Release Date: April 4, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview The PAC-MAN Championship Edition Soundtracks, released by Supersweep, contains the music for the digital games, PAC-MAN Championship Edition, PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX, and PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2, featuring music by current and former Namco
- [Dishonored and Silent Hill composer Daniel Licht passes away](https://vgmonline.net/dishonored-and-silent-hill-composer-daniel-licht-passes-away/) - Composer Daniel Licht recently passed away after a brief battle with a rare form of sarcoma, as reported today by his agency, Evolution Music Partners. Licht was most well known in the gaming world for his work on the Dishonored series and the Silent Hill games Downpour and Book of Memories. Outside of game scores, Licht also composed the music for the Showtime series Dexter, where
- [Podcast Episode 7: Hiroki Kikuta](https://vgmonline.net/podcast-episode-7-hiroki-kikuta/) - Episode 7 of the VGMO Podcast was actually recorded last year with speakers Simon Elchlepp and KT Wong. When we ran our Patreon campaign last year to raise funds for site hosting, interview translations, and review copies, we asked our sponsors what topics they'd like to hear about, and this was one of the most popular
- [Stellaris Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/stellaris-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Stellaris Original Soundtrack Record Label: Paradox Interactive Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: June 27, 2016 Purchase: Purchase at Paradox Interactive Overview The spacefaring arm of the 4X genre has a long and extremely celebrated history on the PC. From the classics like Galactic Civilizations and Masters of Orion to the relatively more
- [Nex Machina Deluxe Edition Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/nexmachina/) - Album Title: Nex Machina Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Record Label: Housemarque Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: June 20, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Official Site Overview The Nex Machina Deluxe Edition Soundtrack, which released alongside the game of the same name, is the latest effort by Ari Pulkinnen and continues his relationship with Housemarque, who have built
- [NieR:Automata Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/nierautomata/) - Album Title: NieR:Automata Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10589~91 Release Date: March 29, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview It's still hard to believe that 7 years after the first NieR, that we were getting a sequel, given that the game wasn't a critical smash hit, but one thing that did stand
- [Get Even Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/get-even-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Get Even Original Soundtrack Record Label: Ameo Publishing Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: May 26, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview Earlier this year, Olivier Derivière released his latest soundtrack, Get Even. Developed by Farm 51 and published by BANDAI NAMCO, Get Even has seen a positive reception on Steam since its release. Derivière created a
- [Ayako Yamauchi Interview: Engineering an Audio Career](https://vgmonline.net/ayako_yamauchi/) - Ayako Yamauchi is an audio engineer who has begun delving into games over the past few years. Her work has included being a one-woman sound department to working with Formosa, a sound team that has worked on major projects for companies including Nintendo, Naughty Dog, and Bioware. In this interview, Ayako Yamauchi describes her background in the
- [Street Fighter II hip-hop charity album released](https://vgmonline.net/street-fighter-charity/) - A group of 20 hip-hop artists located in Richmond, Virginia has released an album of Street Fighter II covers, with all proceeds going to benefit local public schools. Street Fighter: The RVA Warrior is a twelve-track album, putting a hip-hop spin on the iconic soundtrack. Artists on the album include include radio host Black Liquid, members of Gritty
- [Nex Machina soundtrack now available](https://vgmonline.net/nex-machina-soundtrack-now-available/) - The soundtrack to Housemarque's latest game Nex Machina was released on major storefronts today. Nex Machina was primarily composed by Ari Pulkkinen, known for his work on the Trine series as well as other Housemarque games such as Resogun, Alientation, and the upcoming Matterfall. Pulkkinen was joined by Tuomas Nikkinen for select tracks and Harry Krueger for the titular track. The Deluxe Edition of the Nex
- [Prey Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/preyoriginalsoundtrack/) - Album Title: Prey Original Soundtrack Record Label: Bethesda Softworks Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: May 02, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview Mick Gordon has been active in the gaming scene for years and years, but only recently - with his metal-ish score to 2016’s popular Doom - does he seem to have made a
- [Grant Kirkhope to score Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle](https://vgmonline.net/grant-kirkhope-to-score-mario/) - Grant Kirkhope has been announced as the composer for Ubisoft's newly unveiled crossover game Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. While hints were leaked earlier this year about Mario + Rabbids, which combines the major Nintendo franchise with Ubisoft's Raving Rabbids, this is the first official announcement of the game, and the first word we've heard about Kirkhope's involvement. Scoring
- [Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions: London](https://vgmonline.net/pokemon-symphonic-evolutions-london/) - A concert celebration of everything Pokemon.
- [Joe Hisaishi confirmed for Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom](https://vgmonline.net/joe-hisaishi-confirmed-for-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom/) - Based on a press release shared today by Bandai Namco, Ni No Kuni composer Joe Hisaishi has been confirmed as a part of the music team for Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. The game will feature Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, the former king of Ding Dong Dell, after he is banished from his kingdom. From the release: "Famed Japanese
- [Laced Records releases Yooka-Laylee vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/laced-records-releases-yooka-laylee-vinyl/) - Laced Records has officially released the much-anticipated vinyl edition of Yooka-Laylee Original Soundtrack, composed by Grant Kirkhope, David Wise, and Steve Burke. The Kickstarter-funded game revived the 3D platformer genre with a Banjo-Kazooie throwback, accompanied by an equally nostalgia-packed soundtrack. Grant Kirkhope composed the majority of the world themes, with boss theme contributions from David Wise and the
- [Gareth Coker announced to score Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://vgmonline.net/gareth-coker-announced-ori-will-of-wisps/) - As of last night, the sequel to the award-winning Ori and the Blind Forest has been announced with Gareth Coker returning to compose the score. The first trailer for Ori and the Will of the Wisps was unveiled during Microsoft's E3 presentation on June 11 while Coker accompanied the showing on piano. Although no release date has been announced
- [Tomb Raider - Live in Concert](https://vgmonline.net/tomb-raider-live-in-concert/) - A fantastic concert that deserves your backing.
- [Horizon Zero Dawn Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/horizon-zero-dawn/) - Album Title: Horizon Zero Dawn Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 10, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview Horizon Zero Dawn, the well-received western RPG by Guerilla Games, came with a sprawling score with contributions from Joris de Man, The Flight, Niels van der Leest, and Jonathan
- [Yooka-Laylee Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/yooka-laylee/) - Album Title: Yooka-Laylee Original Soundtrack Record Label: Laced Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 7, 2017 Purchase: Purchase at Laced Records Overview Yooka-Laylee is a game with a backstory that's almost as interesting as the game itself. Announced on Kickstarter by a collection of ex-Rare devs (and meeting its crowdfunding goal in an
- [Norihiko Hibino releases Prescription for Serenity wellness app](https://vgmonline.net/noriko-hibino-releases-prescription-for-serenity-wellness-app/) - Metal Gear Solid's Norihiko Hibino has launched a follow-up app to his Prescription for Sleep project, which saw over 450,000 downloads since its release in 2009. Prescription for Serenity contains 80 original tracks across 11 albums with live performances of all kinds, from piano to harp to chamber music. Also on the music library is Gentle Love, the music
- [The Far Edge of Fate: Final Fantasy XIV Blu-Ray soundtrack now available](https://vgmonline.net/the-far-edge-of-fate-final-fantasy-xiv-blu-ray-soundtrack-now-available/) - With the upcoming Stormblood expansion to Final Fantasy XIV comes the latest release of music from Heavensward: a Blu-Ray music disc of 50 tracks from the expansion. The music on the album begins with the 3.2 patch and ends with 3.5 (those who missed the original Heavensward soundtrack through 3.1 can find the equivalent here). We listed the full tracklist back on
- [Papo & Yo Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/papo-yo/) - Album Title: Papo & Yo Original Soundtrack Record Label: Minority Media Inc. Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: December 18, 2012 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview Minority Media Inc’s 2012 release Papo & Yo follows a young Brazilian boy named Quico as he traverses the slums with his robot toy Lula and his friend Monster, trying
- [Johto Legends Kickstarter reaches goal](https://vgmonline.net/johto-legends-kickstarter-reaches-goal/) - Over the last few weeks, Johto Legends, an orchestral arrange Pokemon project, has been underway on Kickstarter. The project is run by Braxton Burks, who previously successfully crowd funded Kanto Symphony and Double Team, and Sebastian Wolff, founder of Materia Collective and co-founder of Loudr. Johto Legends will be a collection of licensed arrangements from Pokemon Gold and Silver, following a trainer's
- [Rob Zahn Interview: Serial Composition](https://vgmonline.net/rob-zahn-interview-serial-composition/) - Rob Zahn recently contributed to the score to Serial Cleaner, a game whose premise revolves around cleaning up after murder scenes and disposing of evidence. The soundtrack is a jazzy, upbeat score that reflects the unique artistic design of the game, with contributions from a range of composers, including Zahn. In this interview, Zahn discusses his
- [Houston RE:Play XPO to feature Akira Yamaoka](https://vgmonline.net/houston-replay-xpo-to-feature-akira-yamaoka/) - RE:Play XPO, a Texas-based music-and-games venue founded last year, will be hosting their annual event this weekend. The event will feature games from several indie developers including Playtonic Games, Imagos Softworks, and Zeboyd Games, and a lineup at artists including Danimal Canon, Ben Prunty, and SIXIXIX. Headlining the event is Akira Yamaoka, known for his work
- [Heroes of Might and Magic live concert announced](https://vgmonline.net/heroes-of-might-and-magic-live-concert-announced/) - This year, a Symphony of Heroes: Music from the Heroes of Might and Magic Series concert has been announced to perform in Wroclaw, Poland. The event will consist of a three-suite symphony, with each suite focusing on a specific game in the series. The first suite will present music from Heroes of Might and Magic II, the
- [Marcin Przybyłowicz and Jan Sanejko team up for mobile game score](https://vgmonline.net/marcin-przybylowicz-and-jan-sanejko-team-up-for-mobile-game-score/) - Composers Jan Sanejko and The Witcher 3's Marcin Przybyłowicz have composed the soundtrack to Full of Stars, a mobile game created by ATGames that features a pilot navigating a field of asteroids. Full of Stars uses text-based adventure game elements that allows the player to create their own story as he or she progresses. The
- [Giveaway Friday: Immortal Redneck](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-immortal-redneck/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! Immortal Redneck (Original Soundtrack) by Damian
- [Dustforce Original Soundtrack -Fastfall-](https://vgmonline.net/dustforce/) - Album Title: Dustforce Original Soundtrack -Fastfall- Record Label: Lifeformed Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: January 24, 2012 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview Chances are that you haven’t played Hitbox Team’s debut release, Dustforce. The game was published January of 2012 and sold considerably well, but its stellar soundtrack — also a debut release — remains mostly
- [Olivier Derivière's latest soundtrack uses real-time generated music](https://vgmonline.net/get-even-deriviere/) - Olivier Derivière, well known for his work on scores like Remember Me and Alone in the Dark, will see his latest soundtrack released next week alongside the game. This time around, Derivière scores GET EVEN, developed by The Farm 51 and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. As with most of his scores, Derivière dips into the realm of experimental
- [Chase Bethea releases "Reality" soundtrack on Bandcamp](https://vgmonline.net/chase-bethea-reality/) - Composer Chase Bethea, who previously worked on titles including I Can't Escape Darkness and Super Happy Fun Block, has released his latest score on Bandcamp. The soundtrack is for , a visual novel-styled game developed by Fancy Fish that follows a protagonist exploring a virtual world and discovering her own identity in the process.
- [What Remains of Edith Finch Original Score](https://vgmonline.net/edithfinch/) - Album Title: What Remains of Edith Finch Original Score Record Label: Annapurna Interactive (distributed by Valve) Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 25, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on Steam Overview Giant Sparrow’s What Remains of Edith Finch had received near universal acclaim from reviewers for its indelible narrative, which was compared to story-driven classics such as
- [Masayoshi Soken Interview: Heavensward and Beyond](https://vgmonline.net/masayoshisoken2/) - Masayoshi Soken has been the subject of many accolades for his soundtrack for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. In Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, Soken continued his role as main composer, crafting an equally impressive soundtrack to tell the story of the Dragonsong War. In our second interview with Masayoshi Soken, he provides an insight
- [Inon Zur's Syberia soundtracks receive digital releases](https://vgmonline.net/inon-zurs-syberia-soundtracks-receive-digital-releases/) - Last month, Microïds released the long-awaited Syberia 3 to mixed reception. Following his acclaimed efforts on Syberia II, Fallout series composer Inon Zur returned to create the score for the game, bridging traditional instruments with orchestral textures to reflect the setting of the action-adventure. This week, Black Screen Records digitally released the Syberia 3 Original Soundtrack. Spanning 22 tracks,
- [Composer and soundtrack details for Injustice 2](https://vgmonline.net/composer-and-soundtrack-details-for-injustice-2/) - On May 16, Warner Bros. will release the DC Comics fighting game Injustice 2 worldwide. They'll simultaneously release the Injustice 2 Original Video Game Soundtrack through digital music stores. Priced at 9.49 USD, the 16-track score can be sampled ahead of its release. The score's track listings confirm that Christopher Drake, best known for his work on
- [New compositions featured in Final Fantasy XII remaster soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/new-compositions-featured-in-final-fantasy-xii-remaster-soundtrack/) - On July 11, Square Enix will release a high-definition remaster of Final Fantasy XII: International for the PlayStation 4, entitled Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. For the title, composer Hitoshi Sakimoto re-recorded the game's soundtrack with high-quality instrument samples/performances and in 7.1 surround sound. In addition, he composed some entirely new compositions. On July 19, Square Enix
- [Undertale Piano Collections](https://vgmonline.net/undertalepiano/) - Album Title: Undertale Piano Collections Record Label: Materia Collective Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 24, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview Materia Collective, a fellowship best known for its comprehensive remix of Final Fantasy VII, is no stranger to Undertale, Toby Fox’s satire of and homage to JRPG classics like Earthbound and Shin Megami
- [Gamemusic Records launches with Kholat vinyl announcement](https://vgmonline.net/kholatvinyl/) - Gamemusic.pl has officially launched their own record label, "gamemusic records," which will join in with the recent trend of releasing game scores on vinyl. Their first release will be Arkadiusz Reikowski's score to Kholat; the earliest customers will receive their copies with album sleeves signed by the composer himself. The artwork on the album sleeve depicts the snowy
- [Motoaki Takenouchi Interview: A Brief But Illustrious Game Music Career](https://vgmonline.net/motoakitakenouchiinterview/) - Motoaki Takenouchi's game music career lasted just seven years, but during this time he made a major impact. He penned musically and technologically innovative scores for the Shining series, Land Stalker, and Gungriffon. He also pushed the recognition of game music in concert and on album by producing the revered Shining Force Symphonic Suites and arranging suites for
- [The Legend of Zelda -Breath of the Wild- Sound Selection](https://vgmonline.net/zeldawildpromo/) - Album Title: The Legend of Zelda -Breath of the Wild- Sound Selection Record Label: Nintendo Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 3, 2017 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Who’d have thought that thirty years down the line, The Legend of Zelda series and its man-in-tights hero would still be going strong? Breath of the Wild
- [Grand Kingdom Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/grandkingdom/) - Album Title: Grand Kingdom Original Soundtrack Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1060/2 Release Date: June 29, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Official Site Overview Described as a spiritual successor to Grand Knights History, Grand Kingdom is a tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Mitsuhiro Kaneda returned to lead the score for the title and was
- [MomoCon to feature Final Fantasy concert and Naoshi Mizuta](https://vgmonline.net/momocon-to-feature-final-fantasy-concert-and-naoshi-mizuta/) - Fan convention MomoCon 2017 will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from May 25 to 28 this year. The festival is filled with events and special guests for fans of gaming, anime, comics/manga, and beyond. Among the happenings is the music concert A New World - Music from Final Fantasy on the final afternoon. It will feature chamber music
- [Tiny Waves releases light-hearted Donkey Kong tribute album](https://vgmonline.net/tiny-waves-releases-light-hearted-donkey-kong-tribute-album/) - Digital record label Tiny Waves released their fourth album earlier this week, Dank EP - Music from Donkey Kong. The album features 13 remixes of fan favourite games Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest, and Donkey Kong 64, as well as a special track "Kong Sunrise" penned by bLiND. Dank EP (Music from "Donkey Kong") by Tiny
- [Team Fortress 2 soundtrack finally comes to CD and vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/team-fortress-2-soundtrack-finally-comes-to-cd-and-vinyl/) - Ipecac Recordings have released a soundtrack album dedicated to Valve's now decade-old Team Fortress 2. Fight Songs: Music of Team Fortress 2 features 29 fan favourites from the game, courtesy of Portal composer Mike Morasky. The record label have released the album in three forms: a CD package ($15.99), a 2 LP set ($34.99), and a digital release ($9.99). The physical
- [Deus Ex -Mankind Divided- Original Soundtrack Extended Edition](https://vgmonline.net/deusexdivided/) - Album Title: Deus Ex -Mankind Divided- Original Soundtrack Extended Edition Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: SE-3197-2 Release Date: April 11, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Sumthing.com Overview Revered composer Michael McCann returns to the universe of Square Enix's Deus Ex five years after his original work for Deus Ex: Human Revolution. In the
- [Cosmic Star Heroine Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/cosmicstarheroine/) - Album Title: Cosmic Star Heroine Original Soundtrack Record Label: Hyperduck Soundworks Catalog No. N/A Release Date: April 11, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview Few studios can modernize the ‘retro’ style quite like Zeboyd Games does. With releases like Cthulu Saves the World, Breath of Death VIII, and the last (and best) two entries in
- [Jeff van Dyck releases new soundtrack on Bandcamp](https://vgmonline.net/jeff-van-dyck-releases-new-soundtrack-on-bandcamp/) - Jeff van Dyck, the original composer of the Need For Speed and Total War franchises, has released his latest soundtrack. The Forts Original Soundtrack features the music from a physics-based RTS developed by a Brisbane independent studio. Forts by Jeff van Dyck Available to download for 7 USD, the Forts Original Soundtrack features 45 minutes of music and a smorgasbord
- [Risk of Rain](https://vgmonline.net/riskrain/) - Album Title: Risk of Rain Record Label: Bandcamp (Digital Edition); Chucklefish (CD Edition); Black Screen Records (Vinyl Edition) Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 4, 2013; February 1, 2015; October 1, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview A futuristic alien landscape platformer, Risk of Rain works on the premise that the longer a player spends in
- [Risk of Rain](https://vgmonline.net/riskrain-2/) - Album Title: Risk of Rain Record Label: Bandcamp (Digital Edition); Chucklefish (CD Edition); Black Screen Records (Vinyl Edition) Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 4, 2013; February 1, 2015; October 1, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Summary Chris Christodoulou had delivered some strong work in the past, but none of his early scores prepared listeners for
- [Tales of Berseria Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/talesberseria/) - Album Title: Tales of Berseria Original Soundtrack Record Label: Ki/oon Music Catalog No.: KSCL-2780/3 (Regular Edition); KSCL-2775/9 (Limited Edition) Release Date: September 28, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Tales series has often stumbled in its musical quality over the years, with its games all too often treated as side projects for its lead composer
- [Hyper Light Drifter](https://vgmonline.net/hyperlightdrifter/) - Album Title: Hyper Light Drifter Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 12, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Hyper Light Drifter was the widely acclaimed indie game from Heart Machine, led by Alex Preston and soundtracked by Richard Vreeland a.k.a Disasterpeace. The game is a love letter to SNES classics with all the
- [Austin Wintory releases soundtrack for Deformers](https://vgmonline.net/austin-wintory-releases-soundtrack-for-deformers/) - Austin Wintory (Journey, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate) has released the soundtrack for arena brawler Deformers on Bandcamp. Available for 6 USD, the ten track album captures the score for the game while serving as a fully-fledged listening experience in its own right. The ever-eloquent Wintory said the following about the album: Deformers by Austin Wintory "I can honestly say I've never
- [Atsushi Shirakawa (aka TENMON) Interview: Voice of a Distant Star](https://vgmonline.net/tenmoninterview/) - Atsushi Shirakawa, better known as TENMON, is an acclaimed yet elusive composer. The artist began his career at Falcom, working on franchises such as The Legend of Heroes and Brandish, before achieving widespread attention for his intimate scores to Makoto Shinkai films such as Voices of a Distant Star and 12 Centimeters a Second. These days, he
- [Neal Acree to headline Melbourne game audio event](https://vgmonline.net/neal-acree-to-headline-melbourne-game-audio-event/) - Melbourne's Australian Centre for the Moving Image will host the one-day event High Score: Composition and Sound Art for Gaming on Saturday May 20. Across four sessions during the day, composers will discuss their practices, techniques and styles, and explain how they collaborate with game creators. Cinematic game composer Neal Acree (World of Warcraft, Revelation Online) will headline the event,
- [Yasunori Mitsuda leads soundtrack for Another Eden](https://vgmonline.net/yasunori-mitsuda-leads-soundtrack-for-another-eden/) - Last week, the smartphone RPG Another Eden was released in Japan. The game marks the long-awaited return of Chrono Cross' Masato Kato as scenario writer and director. In turn, Yasunori Mitsuda reunited with him as the composer of the title. Mitsuda's sound production company, Procyon Studio, handled the entirety of the audio for the title. Mitsuda penned the opening theme,
- [SINoALICE reunites Nier: Automata director and composer](https://vgmonline.net/sinoalice-reunites-nier-automata-director-and-composer/) - It was announced today that Square Enix's upcoming smartphone game SINoALICE will have a crossover event with NieR Automata. Both games are directed by Yoko Taro and feature a soundtrack led by Monaca's Keiichi Okabe. Ahead of SINoALICE's release, Square Enix have shared two tracks from the game that were penned by Okabe that can be heard below. As part
- [Music and composer details for Fire Emblem Echoes](https://vgmonline.net/music-and-composer-details-for-fire-emblem-echoes/) - Earlier this week, Nintendo released Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia for the 3DS. Given the game is a fully-fledged remake of 1992's Fire Emblem Gaiden, the soundtrack blends new compositions with orchestral arrangements of the chiptunes from Yuka Tsujiyoko's original score. Hiroki Morishita, the lead composer of Awakening, Fates, and Heroes, was too busy to create the score for this
- [For Honor soundtrack coming to CD](https://vgmonline.net/for-honor-soundtrack-coming-to-cd/) - Coming off the commercial success of Ubisoft's For Honor, Sumthing Else Music Works have revealed are bringing the For Honor Original Game Soundtrack to CD. Retailing for 16 USD at online stores, the album features the same tracks as the digital edition released with the game. Back in February, we exclusively revealed that revealed that veteran film and documentary composers Danny Bensi and Saunder
- [Bethesda to release soundtrack for Mick Gordon's Prey ahead of the game](https://vgmonline.net/bethesda-to-release-soundtrack-for-mick-gordons-prey-ahead-of-the-game/) - Mick Gordon, the fan favourite composer behind the reboots of Killer Instinct, Doom, and Wolfenstein, recently wrapped up work on another reboot: Prey. Bethesda have announced they will publish the game's digital soundtrack three days ahead of the game itself on May 5. Retailing for 9 USD, the Prey Original Soundtrack will feature 14 tracks from the game. The majority
- [Details and samples of the latest Final Fantasy XIV soundtrack Blu-ray](https://vgmonline.net/details-and-samples-of-the-latest-final-fantasy-xiv-soundtrack-blu-ray/) - On June 7, Square Enix will release The Far Edge of Fate: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack. Retailing at 5400 JPY, the Blu-ray disc includes 50 pieces of music featured in the 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5 patches of the game, as well as a couple of bonus tracks. The majority of the new music is
- [Arranged album available with Zodiac Age soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/arranged-album-available-with-zodiac-age-soundtrack/) - On July 11, Square Enix will release a high-definition remaster of Final Fantasy XII: International for the PlayStation 4, entitled Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. For the original version of the soundtrack, composer Hitoshi Sakimoto was forced to simplify his music to accommodate the limitations of the PlayStation 2. For this version, he was able to
- [Watch Dogs 2 Original Soundtrack -DedSec-](https://vgmonline.net/watchdogs2/) - Album Title: Watch Dogs 2 Original Soundtrack -DedSec- Record Label: Warp Records Catalog No.: WARP281 Release Date: November 11, 2016 (Digital Edition); April 22, 2017 (Vinyl Edition) Purchase: Buy at Official Site Overview Watch Dogs failed to capture me aurally with its merely functional electronic-ambient soundtrack. However, I was prepared to give the series another
- [Tomoya Tomita Interview: Sound Pioneer for Konami and Nintendo](https://vgmonline.net/tomoyatomitainterview/) - Tomoya Tomita's résumé features one hit franchise after another: Contra, Castlevania, Metal Gear, beatmania, Kirby, Yoshi, and Goemon to name a few. However, the artist's contributions to game sound development go much beyond this. From humble roots, he has pioneered technological and musical innovations in game audio for some three decades. In this comprehensive interview,
- [Etrian Odyssey V -The End of the Long Myth- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/etrian-odyssey-v-the-end-of-the-long-myth-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Etrian Odyssey V -The End of the Long Myth- Original Soundtrack Record Label: 5pb. Records Catalog No.: FVCG-1397 Release Date: September 28, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Yuzo Koshiro's latest score to the Etrian Odyssey series is the fifth installment in the mainline series and, like the game, is more akin to the
- [Giveaway Friday: Cosmic Star Heroine](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-cosmic-star-heroine-2/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! Cosmic Star Heroine - Original Soundtrack
- [Halo Wars 2 Original Game Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/halowars2/) - Album Title: Halo Wars 2 Original Game Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: SE-3204-2 Release Date: February 17, 2017 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview Halo Wars 2, the sequel to the 2009 RTS Halo Wars, brought in a trio of composers to follow Stephen Rippy's legacy from the first score. The new composers
- [IDOL DEATH GAME TV ~DREAM★SONGS~](https://vgmonline.net/idoldeathgametv/) - Album Title: IDOL DEATH GAME TV ~DREAM★SONGS~ Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1146 Release Date: February 22, 2017 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview IDOL DEATH GAME TV ~DREAM★SONGS~ is the soundtrack release to the music featured in the D3 Publisher published game Idol Death Game TV. Similar in style to a game like Danganronpa, it features
- [Nanosweep 23](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep-23/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 23 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-023 Release Date: December 31, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a
- [Overdrive Hell 23 -Hizumi Heaven I Am a Witch-](https://vgmonline.net/overdrive-hell-23-hizumi-heaven-i-am-a-witch/) - Album Title: Overdrive Hell 23 -Hizumi Heaven I Am a Witch- Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0023 Release Date: December 31, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview overdrive hell 23 -Hizumi Heaven I Am a Witch- is the twenty third iteration in a series of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso
- [Husk Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/husk-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Husk Original Soundtrack Record Label: N/A Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 15, 2017 Purchase: Purchase on Bandcamp Overview Arkadiusz Reikowski is beginning to develop a sound for his horror games. First, his soundtrack to Kholat combined ambiance with strikingly beautiful vocal tracks; then, Layers of Fear leaned far more towards the horror-ambient genre.
- [Steven Cravis Interview: Quell](https://vgmonline.net/steven-cravis-quell/) - Steven Cravis composes original music and game scores using a distinctive neoclassical approach. After studying piano performance at Berklee, Cravis released several albums featuring his piano composition and playing. Recently, he has been composing music to the Android and iOS game series Quell, a relaxing puzzle game where the player navigates a droplet of water across
- [Coven and the Labyrinth of Refrain Arrange Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/covenarrange/) - Album Title: Coven and the Labyrinth of Refrain Arrange Soundtrack Record Label: MissKissDisc Catalog No.: MKDS-0004 Release Date: December 26, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview As with many of Tenpei Sato's soundtracks for Nippon Ichi Software, he typically releases an arrange soundtrack afterwards on his own label. With his last album, Witch and
- [Gravity Rush 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/gravity-rush-2/) - Album Title: Gravity Rush 2 Original Soundtrack (Gravity Daze 2) Record Label: TEAM Entertainment Catalog No.: KDSD-00973~6 Release Date: February 22, 2017 Purchase: Purchase at CDJapan Overview Gravity Rush, originally released for Sony’s ill-fated Vita and remastered last year for the PlayStation 4, is a flawed but fascinating adventure in which players assume the role
- [BLAZBLUE PHASE III CHRONOPHANTASMA Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/blazblue_phase_iii_chronophantasma/) - Album Title: BLAZBLUE PHASE III CHRONOPHANTASMA Original Soundtrack Record Label: Lantis Catalog No.: LACA-9315~7 Release Date: Nov 27, 2013 Purchase: Purchase at CDJapan Overview BlazBlue: ChronoPhantasma is the third game in the BlazBlue series, and showcases a primarily remixed/reimagined soundtrack by esteemed Guilty Gear composer Daisuke Ishiwatari. If you’re at all familiar with Ishiwatari or
- [UNDERTALE Piano Collections album and sheets now available](https://vgmonline.net/undertale-piano-collections/) - Materia Collective has recently released the official UNDERTALE piano collections, an album of 15 select tracks from the unique, award-winning indie game by Toby Fox. The project brings the talents of arranger David Peacock together with pianist Augustine Mayuga Gonzales to create not only an album of the recordings, but also sheet music for each of the
- [Oleksa Lozowchuk Interview: A Gigantic Score](https://vgmonline.net/oleksalozowchukinterview2/) - Oleksa Lozowchuk is multitalented artist best known for creating the audio of Capcom Vancouver's Dead Rising series. Since our last in-depth interview with him, he's created another gigantic score: Dead Rising 4. In this interview, Lozowchuk goes into depth about how he achieved the impossible with Dead Rising 4, creating a score that is simultaneously sprawlingly diverse yet incredibly fitting.
- [Austin Wintory reveals latest game soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/austin-wintory-reveals-latest-game-soundtrack/) - Austin Wintory (Journey, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate) has revealed that he has penned the score for Deformers, an upcoming arena brawler developed by Ready At Dawn. Austin Wintory first worked with Ready At Dawn during the making of The Order: 1886. While that game was scored principally by Jason Graves, he was asked to single-handedly score their next title. According
- [Soundtrack available with Zodiac Age Collector's Edition](https://vgmonline.net/soundtrack-available-with-zodiac-age-collectors-edition/) - On July 11, Square Enix will release a high-definition remaster of Final Fantasy XII: International for the PlayStation 4, entitled Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. Those playing the game can choose between two soundtracks: the original PlayStation 2 version and a re-recorded soundtrack created for the HD remaster. For the original version of the soundtrack, composer Hitoshi
- [Motoi Sakuraba scores Mario Sports Superstars](https://vgmonline.net/motoi-sakuraba-scores-mario-sports-superstars/) - This week, Nintendo released Mario Sports Superstars for the 3DS. Motoi Sakuraba penned the music for the title, blending peppy original themes with arrangements of Nintendo classics. While principally known for his work on RPG franchises such as Tales, Star Ocean, and Dark Souls, the artist has also scored all the Mario Tennis and Mario Golf video games to
- [Giveaway Friday: Rise and Shine](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-rise-and-shine/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! Rise & Shine (Original Soundtrack) by
- [Ravi Krishnaswami Interview: COPILOT Music + Sound and Dishonored](https://vgmonline.net/ravi_krishnaswami_copilot_music/) - Ravi Krishnaswami founded COPILOT Music + Sound with Jason Menkes in 2008, after the duo decided to create a music and marketing group that catered to specific and often unusual requests. You may have heard their music in the 2014 "Viva FIFA Samba of the World" commercial or the Tetris Ultimate trailer featuring a Korobeiniki remix. COPILOT has also
- [Four-hour soundtrack for Horizon Zero Dawn pre-released on Spotify](https://vgmonline.net/four-hour-soundtrack-for-horizon-zero-dawn-pre-released-on-spotify/) - Sony Computer Entertainment have prepared a four hour soundtrack for their critically acclaimed action RPG Horizon Zero Dawn. The soundtrack can be streamed in full through Spotify and will be available through commercial digital channels next week. The Horizon Zero Dawn soundtrack is a major departure from Guerrilla’s orchestral soundtracks for the Killzone series, placing
- [Full sound team for Zelda: Breath of the Wild revealed](https://vgmonline.net/full-sound-team-for-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-revealed/) - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be released this week as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch. The end credits for the game reveal the long-speculated question of who is behind the sound and music for the latest instalment. The sound director for the title is Hajime Wakai (Pikmin series, Star Fox
- [Symphonic Fantasies: London, October 2016](https://vgmonline.net/symphonic-fantasies-london-2/) - Experiencing a legendary concert again seven years after it's debut
- [Keishi Yonao, Go Sato to release shmup arranged album](https://vgmonline.net/keishi-yonao-go-sato-to-release-shmup-arranged-album/) - On April 24, SuperSweep will release Strania -The Stella Machine- The Force Signals. This album features arrangements of the music from the indie shmup Strania: The Stella Machine from the original composer of the soundtrack, Keishi Yonao. Each disc of the soundtrack features a complete rearrangement of the 15-track Strania soundtrack from Yonao, the first disc called the 'Strania' side, the
- [Video Game Orchestra to perform FFXV at Tokyo concert](https://vgmonline.net/video-game-orchestra-to-perform-ffxv-at-tokyo-concert/) - On March 25, the Video Game Orchestra will celebrate the music of Japanese video games with a special concert at the Hitomi Memorial Hall, Tokyo, Japan. The concert will combine orchestral, choral, and rock band performances of fan favourite franchises with exclusive overhead video montages and state-of-the-art lighting. At the concert, the band will perform music from several productions that
- [Rise of the Tomb Raider Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/tombraiderrise/) - Album Title: Rise of the Tomb Raider Original Soundtrack Record Label: Crystal Dynamics Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: July 27, 2016 Purchase: Download at SoundCloud Overview A veteran of Hans Zimmer's production company, Bobby Tahouri has worked on all sorts of titles over the years: Games of Thrones, Iron Man, and Despicable Me among them. In
- [The Legend of Zelda -Twilight Princess HD- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/zeldatwilight/) - Album Title: The Legend of Zelda -Twilight Princess HD- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Symphony No. 5 Catalog No.: TSCM-0058/60 Release Date: July 27, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Twilight Princess has always held a special place in my gamer heart. After the cel-shaded exuberance of The Wind Waker, Nintendo sought to create a more
- [Giveaway Friday: Semispheres](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-semispheres/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! Semispheres by Siddhartha Barnhoorn This week’s
- [Mirror's Edge Catalyst Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/mirrors-edge-catalyst-original-soundtrack/) - Album Title: Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Record Label: Electronic Arts Recordings, Inc. Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: July 22, 2016 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview As Solar Fields, Swedish composer Magnus Birgersson returns to the franchise that introduced millions of players to his characteristic blend of ambient, downtempo, and trance textures. Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, his
- [Siddhartha Barnhoorn releases new ambient game score](https://vgmonline.net/siddhartha-barnhoorn-releases-new-ambient-game-score/) - Siddhartha Barnhoorn, the composer behind titles such as Antichamber and Out There, has released his latest soundtrack on Bandcamp. Semispheres features the full-length soundtrack for the indie puzzle game of the same name. Semispheres by Siddhartha Barnhoorn The music is intended to bring an ambient, meditative and relaxing atmosphere to help the gamer immerse into the challenge of the puzzles.
- [Husk soundtrack available on Bandcamp](https://vgmonline.net/husk-soundtrack-available-on-bandcamp/) - Composer Arkadiusz Reikowski has released his most recent soundtrack on Bandcamp. Following in the vein of the horror-style games like Kholat and Layers of Fear, Husk takes the player into the mysterious 90s-era town of Shivercliff. The game follows protagonist Matthew Palmer as he searches for his missing family after a disastrous accident. Husk Original
- [Emmanuel Lagumbay Interview: Summoning an orchestra](https://vgmonline.net/emmanuel-lagumbay-interview-summoning-an-orchestra/) - Emmanuel Lagumbay founded The Summoners Orchestra in 2015, a group dedicated to performing covers from the League of Legends collection of diverse champion themes. The Summoners Orchestra performs at conventions across the country, most notably Summoners Con, for which the orchestra was created. In this email interview, Emmanuel Lagumbay talks about the founding of The Summoners' Orchestra,
- [Saori Kobayashi and Yumiko Takahashi Interview: AKANE and MAGfest](https://vgmonline.net/kobayashitakahashiinterview/) - Saori Kobayashi has received widespread acclaim for her work on Crimson Dragon and the Panzer Dragoon series. In 2010, she teamed up with Suikoden II's singer Yumiko Takahashi to create the AKANE. Having previously worked together on Panzer Dragoon Orta, the duo released their first album as AKANE titled Kochae. Since then, they have also worked together on
- [London Symphony to perform game concerts in Paris, London](https://vgmonline.net/london-symphony-to-perform-game-concerts-in-paris-london/) - In June, the London Symphony Orchestra will perform three symphonic game concerts featuring the works of Nobuo Uematsu. These events will reunite the team behind the critically acclaimed Final Symphony concerts and albums. The London Symphony will perform Symphonic Selections Paris and Symphonic Odysseys Paris at the Philharmonie Hall, Paris on June 17 and 18 respectively. It has just been announced that, two
- [David Wise's next game score is a N64-inspired platformer](https://vgmonline.net/david-wises-next-game-score-is-a-n64-inspired-platformer/) - Sumo Digital announced today that popular game composer David Wise will be scoring the soundtrack for Snake Pass. This retro-inspired platformer is set for release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PCs this spring. Seb Liese, creator of Snake Pass, said the following about Wise's involvement: “Snake Pass is inspired by the classic Rare collectathon platformers of
- [Giveaway Friday: American Pixels](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-american-pixels/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! American Pixels by Mazedude This week’s
- [Oh! Samurai Girls! A Music Collection](https://vgmonline.net/samuraigirls3/) - Album Title: Oh! Samurai Girls! A Music Collection Record Label: Basiscape Catalog No.: BSPE-1065 Release Date: December 22, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The music for Oh! Samurai Girls! A spans five episodes, released from 2013 to 2016. Azusa Chiba, similar to Oh! Samurai Girls! S was in charge of music direction but unlike S, composed
- [Nioh soundtrack coming next week](https://vgmonline.net/nioh-soundtrack-coming-next-week/) - Nioh recently emerged as the surprise critical hit of 2017. This action RPG blends intense combat with a dark fantasy setting inspired by Sengoku Japan. Developed by Team Ninja, the title was released exclusively for PlayStation 4 today. The developers brought in Yugo Kanno to the score the title, a prolific film, anime, and television composer who also scored the video
- [BoxBoy album features chiptunes from Kirby composers](https://vgmonline.net/boxboy-album-features-chiptunes-from-kirby-composers/) - BoxBoy! is a series of retro-styled puzzle platformer games developed by HAL Entertainment and published by Nintendo for the 3DS. The concept of the games is simple — create boxes to navigate and shield your boxy hero, Qbby — but the gameplay is surprisingly nuanced and rewarding. In Japan this week, Nintendo released a special
- [Pokémon Sun & Moon jazz remix album is released](https://vgmonline.net/pokemon-sun-moon-jazz-remix-album-is-released/) - Jazz cover artist Insaneintherainmusic released Alola That Jazz yesterday. The album features eight jazz remixes of music from the latest installment of the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Sun & Moon, which released in November 2016. Insaneintherainmusic has been making arrangements through YouTube for the past five years. He is best known for his jazz remix album dedicated to Undertale, Live at Grillby's,
- [Masanori Adachi & Hirofumi Taniguchi Interview: A 25 Year Collaboration](https://vgmonline.net/adachitaniguchiinterview/) - Masanori Adachi and Hirofumi Taniguchi have collaborated for 25 years. The composers first worked together at Konami on Madara 2 and then went on to create diverse experimental scores for numerous titles as the Thelonious Monkees: Moon, U.F.O., and Endnesia among them. While the artists have focused primarily on numerous own projects in recent years, they're reunited to start penning a
- [Ten disc box to do justice to Goemon's music](https://vgmonline.net/ten-disc-box-to-do-justice-to-goemons-music/) - Between 1986 and 2000, Konami released numerous games dedicated to the exploits of mystical ninja Goemon. Spanning multiple genres and platforms, these titles enjoyed much success in Japan and some also gained international acclaim. Despite this, the discography dedicated to the series is surprisingly sparse and only a few scores have made it on to
- [Giveaway Friday: Gunman Taco Truck](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-gunman-taco-truck/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! Gunman Taco Truck Original Game Soundtrack
- [ABZÛ](https://vgmonline.net/abzu/) - Album Title: ABZÛ Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: August 2, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Austin Wintory is already an accomplished composer with approximately 300 productions under his belt since 2003. That not being enough, his score for thatgamecompany's Journey was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual
- [Know the composers, preview the soundtrack for For Honor](https://vgmonline.net/exclusive-know-the-composers-preview-the-soundtrack-for-for-honor/) - On February 14, Ubisoft will release For Honor for PlayStation 4, Xbox 4, and Microsoft Windows worldwide. The game, described as 'half brains and half brawn', is an online player vs player fighting game featuring Knights, Vikings, and Samurai. We can reveal today that the composers behind the soundtrack are Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans. While video game industry
- [Hiroki Kikuta releases prog rock and jazz fusion mini-albums](https://vgmonline.net/hiroki-kikuta-releases-prog-rock-and-jazz-fusion-mini-albums/) - Mana and Shining series composer Hiroki Kikuta has penned several original albums over the years. For his next venture in this field, he will create a series of album releases under the ANGELICFORTRESS brand inspired by his love for progressive rock, jazz fusion, and game music. ANGELICFORTRESS by Hiroki Kikuta / Hidehisa Sasaki To mark the debut of
- [OverClocked ReMix releases three-disc Super Mario RPG tribute](https://vgmonline.net/overclocked-remix-releases-three-disc-super-mario-rpg-tribute/) - OverClocked ReMix have released their latest community arrangement album, Super Mario RPG: Window to the Stars. The digital album reimagines Yoko Shimomura's score for the SNES RPG Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars with 34 tracks spanning three discs. The album directors Dustin Lagaly and Emery Monzerol said the following about the release: "We have decided
- [Yuji Takenouchi's 90s house records being re-released](https://vgmonline.net/yuji-takenouchis-90s-house-records-being-re-released/) - On March 10, Apollo Records will release Brand New Day. This compilation features ten rare original electronic tracks penned by veteran game musician Yuji Takenouchi (Dark Souls, Mystic Warriors) during the 90s. The compilation features music from three EPs that Takenouchi released during the late 90s under his Mr. YT moniker. Each of the component EPs was created based on
- [Chipzel releases tribute album for Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://vgmonline.net/chipzel-releases-tribute-album-for-crypt-of-the-necrodancer/) - We revealed last week that some four digital albums were recently released for the rhythm game meets dungeon crawler Crypt of the NecroDancer. Today, a fifth album joined the lineup. Chipped of the Necrodancer by chipzel Chipped of the NecroDancer features 8-bit interpretations of most of the game's soundtrack. These 20 remixes capture the catchy, danceable nature of the original
- [Understanding Video Game Music](https://vgmonline.net/understanding_video_game_music/) - Album Title: Understanding Video Game Music Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN No.: 9781107116870 Release Date: September 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview The freshy minted field of ludomusicology is still new enough that when it comes to academic discourse, there isn’t yet much of a foundation for scholars or students to work with. Authors like Karen
- [Breath of Fire I - III Original Soundtrack Collection](https://vgmonline.net/breathfirecollection/) - Album Title: Breath of Fire I - III Original Soundtrack Collection Record Label: Capcom Catalog No.: CUSA-0014/7 Release Date: October 21, 2016 Purchase: Download at Official Site Overview It took Capcom a long time to fully commemorate its Breath of Fire series on soundtrack form. Near-complete commercial soundtrack releases were made available for Breath of Fire IV and Breath
- [Austin Wintory to score crowdfunded Banner Saga 3](https://vgmonline.net/austin-wintory-to-score-crowdfunded-banner-saga-3/) - Earlier today, Stoic Games secured 200,000 USD through Kickstarter to create the third instalment in their Viking-inspired turn-based strategy series. And with funding now secured, series' composer Austin Wintory will now start to pen his score for the game. As the campaign is still in its early days, full details about Wintory's soundtrack for The Banner Saga 3 remain to be announced. However, it
- [The Last Guardian Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/thelastguardian/) - Album Title: The Last Guardian Original Soundtrack Record Label: TEAM Entertainment Catalog No.: KDSD-00938 Release Date: December 21, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Takeshi Furukawa's had big shoes to fill when composing the soundtrack for Team ICO's latest and much-anticipated project: The Last Guardian. For his first major solo work, Furukawa received a plethora of
- [Battle Garegga Complete Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/battlegareggacomplete/) - Album Title: Battle Garegga Complete Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1103 Release Date: December 30, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview Battle Garegga sits among the many shmups composed by Namiki, with this soundtrack, in particular, putting him on the map for arcade shmups from other developers such as CAVE. Originally
- [Battle Garegga Complete Soundtrack Extra Disc](https://vgmonline.net/battlegareggaextra/) - Album Title: Battle Garegga Complete Soundtrack Extra Disc: Remix of Underground Version Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SREX-0026 Release Date: December 2, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The Battle Garegga Complete Soundtrack Extra Disc: Remix of Underground Version is a Sweep Record exclusive that comes with the Battle Garegga Complete Soundtrack when ordered
- [Siddhartha Barnhoorn Interview: Galactic Inspirations](https://vgmonline.net/siddharthabarnhoorninterview/) - Siddhartha Barnhoorn is a prolific and versatile composer who has worked on numerous films, indie games, and original albums over the years. He's been known for his music featured on the games Antichamber, Out There, and The Stanley Parable. In this interview, Barnhoorn discusses his origins, discovery, and diversification of his composer. He puts special focus on the making of the
- [Folk group celebrate RPG tradition with new cover album](https://vgmonline.net/folk-group-celebrate-rpg-tradition-with-new-cover-album/) - Materia Collective have released the eponymous debut album of the folk group The Travelers. Led by VGMO alumnus Josh Barron and Seattle Video Game Orchestra founder Masha Lepire, The Travelers are an ensemble of veteran arrangers and acoustic instrumentalists from the fan arrangement community. They write European folk arrangements in a range of styles, including based on Celtic, Welsh, Spanish, French, and
- [Jesper Kyd's latest score is a Bandcamp exclusive](https://vgmonline.net/jesper-kyd-brings-latest-score-is-a-bandcamp-exclusive/) - On January 31, Assassin's Creed and Hitman series composer Jesper Kyd will release his latest score on Bandcamp. It's dedicated to Robinson: The Journey, the VR adventure title from Crytek about a young boy who becomes stranded on an alien planet. The Robinson -The Journey- Official Soundtrack will feature 13 tracks from the original score and
- [New soundtrack and compilation albums revealed for Monster Hunter series](https://vgmonline.net/new-soundtrack-and-compilation-albums-revealed-for-monster-hunter-series/) - Monster Hunter has enjoyed critical and commercial success worldwide, especially in Japan. Its music has also become a cultural phenomenon, having been celebrated in an increasing number of soundtrack albums, arranged productions, and concert performances. Capcom's record label Suleputer have revealed this will continue in the spring with two new album releases. Suleputer will release
- [Jessica Curry to host Classic FM video game music show](https://vgmonline.net/jessica-curry-to-host-classic-fm-video-game-music-show/) - The UK's premier classical music radio station, Classic FM, has done incredible things for the mainstream recognition of video game music in recent years. Orchestral soundtracks, arranged adaptations, and concert performances of video game music have been frequently broadcasted by the channels. Several game music favourites also regularly feature on their annual public-voted Hall of Fame chart. Classic
- [New original and remix albums released for Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://vgmonline.net/new-original-and-remix-albums-released-for-crypt-of-the-necrodancer/) - Danny Baranowsky's soundtrack for dungeon crawler meets rhythm game Crypt of the NecroDancer has proven a big hit. Reflecting increasing fan demand, Baranowsky continues to expand on this soundtrack with new tracks, while also commissioning arranged projects dedicated to his game. On January 24, some four digital albums were released for the game. Crypt of the Necrodancer: AMPLIFIED OST by
- [NieR: Automata soundtrack dated, composers revealed](https://vgmonline.net/nier-automata-soundtrack-dated-composers-revealed/) - Next month, Square Enix will release NieR: Automata, the PlatinumGames-developed sequel to the original NieR, for PlayStation 4. The production company behind the original game's popular score, Keiichi Okabe's Monaca, have returned to create the soundtrack. Specifically, the composition team this time around comprises returnees Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi, as well as Monaca newcomers Kuniyuki Takahashi and Shotaro
- [Noriyuki Iwadare's latest dating sim soundtrack revealed](https://vgmonline.net/noriyuki-iwadares-latest-dating-sim-soundtrack-revealed/) - Between his high-profile roles on the Ace Attorney, Grandia, and Langrisser franchises, Noriyuki Iwadare has also worked on a bunch of dating simulation games: True Love Story, Amagami, and Photokano to name a few. In these works, the composer usually adopts his trademark musicianship to create mostly solid soundtracks blending sentimental acoustic themes and pop-flavoured ditties with various vocal tracks. These
- [World of Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasyworld/) - Album Title: World of Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10574/7 Release Date: November 2, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Whether or not a cutesy homage to Final Fantasy, chibi designs and all, is something that gets your heart all aflutter, Square Enix's World of Final Fantasy got pretty
- [Giveaway Friday: Arizona Sunshine](https://vgmonline.net/arizona_sunshine_giveaway/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! Arizona Sunshine (Original Soundtrack) by Jonathan
- [Serial Cleaner soundtrack features jazzy 70s music](https://vgmonline.net/serial-cleaner-soundtrack-features-jazzy-70s-music/) - The Steam game Serial Cleaner is a stealth action game where the player's job is to dispose of any incriminating evidence from various murder scenes - this includes finding a way to remove the bodies without being caught. The developers at iFun4All have described the game as having a 1970s aesthetic that treats its dark
- [Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy15/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music (Japan); Sony Classical (International) Catalog No.: SQEX-10566/9 (CD - Japan), SQEX-20030 (Blu-ray - Japan); 88985415432 (CD - International) Release Date: December 21, 2016 (Japan); February 3, 2017 (International) Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview On that day, fiv— I mean, ten years ago, I heard
- [Langrisser Re:Incarnation -Tensei- Soundtrack Plus](https://vgmonline.net/langrisserreincarnationplus/) - Album Title: Langrisser Re:Incarnation -Tensei- Soundtrack Plus Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1128 Release Date: November 26, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview The Langrisser Re:Incarnation -Tensei- Soundtrack Plus is a four-disc celebration of the Langrisser series by Sweep Record. The release contains all the music for the Nintendo 3DS game of the same
- [New albums coming for Danganronpa sequel and localisations](https://vgmonline.net/new-albums-coming-for-danganronpa-sequel-and-localisations/) - Spike Chunsoft released Danganronpa V3, the third main game in their murder mystery visual novel franchise, in Japan earlier this month. Once again, Masafumi Takada (No More Heroes, Earth Defense Force) returned to score the game's music and created his largest score to the date. Takada will personally release the original score for the game
- [Shmup artists unite to remix Cave and Eighting favourites](https://vgmonline.net/shmup-artists-unite-to-remix-cave-and-eighting-favourites/) - On March 30, Kadokawa Games will release Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours for the PlayStation 4. The limited edition version of the game, retailing for 10584 JPY, will feature the Dariusburst -Chronicle Saviours- Original Arrange Album 2. The album will feature remixed music from Cave and Eighting games used in the Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours DLC stages dedicated to the games. Six shmup artists united to
- [Sony Classical to publish four-disc Final Fantasy XV soundtrack internationally](https://vgmonline.net/sony-classical-to-publish-four-disc-final-fantasy-xv-soundtrack-internationally/) - Sony Classical have announced that they will release the Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack internationally. The album will feature the same musical contents as Square Enix's regular edition of the soundtrack released in Japan, namely 90 musical tracks across four CDs. Amazon lists the album as being available for 29 EUR from February 3 (German store) and for 30 USD from March
- [Steve Burke Interview: Soaring into 2017](https://vgmonline.net/steveburkeinterview2/) - Steve Burke has scored a number of games since his work on Kameo: Elements of Power, his debut soundtrack, on which he was able to record with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and King's Choir. He worked as an in-house musician at Rare until 2009, where in addition to Kameo, he worked on games like Viva Piñata, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts &
- [Dishonored 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/dishonored2/) - Album Title: Dishonored 2 Original Game Soundtrack Record Label: Bethesda Softworks Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: October 10, 2016 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview The Dishonored franchise has made a name for itself for its trademark grim, twisted worlds and innovative stealth mechanics. For the most recent installment, composer Daniel Licht returned to craft another one of his
- [Gravity Rush 2 commercial soundtrack to sprawl four CDs](https://vgmonline.net/gravity-rush-2-commercial-soundtrack-to-sprawl-four-cds/) - This week, Sony Computer Entertainment released the action-adventure sequel Gravity Rush 2 (known in Japan as Gravity Daze 2) worldwide on PlayStation 4. As with original Vita game, veteran game and anime composer Kohei Tanaka (Sakura Wars, Alundra) penned the orchestral score. Team Entertainment have announced that they will release the complete soundtrack for the title on February 22. The Gravity
- [Machinarium Bonus EP](https://vgmonline.net/machinariumbonus/) - Album Title: Machinarium Bonus EP Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: November 22, 2009 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview In my last review, I raved about Machinarium and how Tomáš Dvořák captured a warm, unique sound for the game. The entire soundtrack is actually split across two separate releases, the official OST available for purchase in digital/vinyl
- [Machinarium Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/machinarium/) - Album Title: Machinarium Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: October 13, 2009 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Machinarium was a award winning game developed by Animata Design released back in 2009. Eight years later, I find myself listening to this masterpiece soundtrack regularly and enjoying it more each time. That's quite a testament to composer
- [Nintendo posts videos of special rock band and big band performances](https://vgmonline.net/nintendo-posts-videos-of-special-rock-band-and-big-band-performances/) - Last weekend, Nintendo held the Nintendo Switch Experience Meeting 2017 in Tokyo. The event gave gamers an opportunity to try upcoming Nintendo Switch games and also revealed plenty of new information about the console's games. Ninendo broadcast special concerts for rock band and big band at the start and end of the events. Both performances can be enjoyed below. The rock
- [Toru Minegishi returns as sound director for Splatoon 2](https://vgmonline.net/toru-minegishi-returns-as-sound-director-for-splatoon-2/) - During the Nintendo Switch Experience Meeting 2017, Nintendo held special concerts for rock band and big band. During the first of these performances, Nintendo celebrated the music of newer titles such as Splatoon, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Mario Kart 8 with special arrangements. Toru Minegishi appeared during the first of these concerts and revealed that he would be returning as the lead composer and
- [Dark Cloud series soundtrack compilation available through PlayStation Store](https://vgmonline.net/dark-cloud-series-soundtrack-compilation-available-through-playstation-store/) - Earlier this week, Sony Interactive Entertainment released the Dark Could Series Soundtrack on their PlayStation Store. This collection features over 123 original tracks and 3 hours of music from Dark Cloud and its sequel. Composed by Level 5's in-house composer Tomohito Nishiura, these acoustic soundtracks capture the tone of the games and make enjoyable stand-alone listens. The album is exclusively available through the
- [Atlus releases three-disc Persona 5 album](https://vgmonline.net/atlus-releases-three-disc-persona-5-album/) - Today Mastard Records released the Persona 5 Original Soundtrack in Japan. Retailing for 4320 JPY, the three-disc soundtrack features all 110 tracks from the game. All tracks were composed and arranged by series' sound director Shoji Meguro, with the exception of five tracks used during the game's animated cutscenes that were written by Toshiki Konishi. Among the
- [DOOM Original Game Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/doom/) - Album Title: DOOM Original Game Soundtrack Record Label: Bethesda Softworks Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 28, 2016 Purchase: Download at iTunes Overview Mick Gordon is without doubt the most popular game composer to have emerged this generation. The Australian composer enjoyed a spectacular rise from obscurity as he scored four major reboots in the space
- [Valkyria Revolution Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/valkyriarevolution/) - Indepth exclusive pre-release review of the orchestral soundtrack scored solely by Yasunori Mitsuda
- [Tribute album American Pixels now available on Bandcamp](https://vgmonline.net/tribute-album-american-pixels-now-available-on-bandcamp/) - American Pixels by Mazedude We reported last year that veteran arranger Christopher Getman (aka Mazedude) was crowdfunding an album tributing American video game music. The soundtrack is now available as a digital download on Bandcamp ahead of its CD release later in the year. Honouring 14 composers and featuring 9 guest soloists, the album adapts from all sorts of sources: classic adventures,
- [Materia Collective releases four hour tribute to Final Fantasy Tactics](https://vgmonline.net/materia-collective-releases-four-hour-tribute-to-final-fantasy-tactics/) - Materia Collective released their eagerly-awaited third album dedicated to the Final Fantasy series today, Zodiac: Final Fantasy Tactics Remixed, on digital music stores and streaming services. This officially-licensed project interprets Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata's score for the PlayStation classic with 63 arrangements in a wide variety of styles. As with previous titles in the series, Materia:
- [Detention soundtrack now available on Bandcamp](https://vgmonline.net/detention-soundtrack-now-available-on-bandcamp/) - The soundtrack to Red Candle's game Detention, released on Steam yesterday, is now available on Bandcamp. Composer Weifan Chang adds a level of authenticity to the score, bringing in Taiwanese elements to the soundtrack, which accompanies a game set in 1960s Taiwan. Detention original soundtrack by WeiFan Chang The soundtrack incorporates live and synth instruments for
- [Rich Aitken Interview: The Art of Mixing](https://vgmonline.net/richaitkeninterview/) - Rich Aitken is an audio veteran with almost twenty years of experience under his belt. While his focus is in film scores, he's worked on a range of games, from the Killzone series to Infamous: Second Son to 24: The Game, and has worn many hats in the process, including sound producer, mixer, and composer. In addition to his professional
- [Dead Rising 4 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/deadrising4/) - Album Title: Dead Rising 4 Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: SE-3206-2 Release Date: December 2, 2016 Purchase: Download at Sumthing Else Overview Dead Rising 4 was one of my most eagerly anticipated soundtracks of 2016. The award-winning score for its predecessor proved to be one of the most stylish and elaborate of this
- [Nuclear Throne Official Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/nuclearthrone/) - Album Title: Nuclear Throne Official Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp (Digital Edition); Vlambeer (CD Edition) Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: December 13, 2015; January 1, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Jukio Kallio (formerly Kozilek), a Finnish Tech House producer, has worked together with indie developer Vlambeer on a few of their relentlessly mad games now. Wasteland Kings,
- [Soundtrack available with Breath of the Wild Master Edition](https://vgmonline.net/soundtrack-available-with-breath-of-the-wild-master-edition/) - On March 3, Nintendo will launch the open-world adventure The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild simultaneously for Wii U and Nintendo Switch. The Master Edition of the game, retailing for 130 USD, features all sorts of bonus items as shown below. Among them, a soundtrack CD featuring 24 selected tracks for the game. It
- [Yoshitaka Hirota and Noriko Mitose to reunite on new fantasy album](https://vgmonline.net/yoshitaka-hirota-and-noriko-mitose-to-reunite-on-new-fantasy-album/) - Team Entertainment have announced that they will release yorlga II on March 1. The 12-track fantasy concept album promises to build on the premise of the original while exploring new sounds and stories. The music team from the original album will return. Once again, Yoshitaka Hirota (Shadow Hearts, Earthbound Papas) will be handling the composition, arrangement, and music direction
- [Yasunori Mitsuda leads music team for Xenoblade Chronicles 2](https://vgmonline.net/yasunori-mitsuda-leads-music-team-for-xenoblade-chronicles-2/) - Nintendo revealed at a live whole bunch of titles, many of them exclusives, will be coming to their Switch console following its launch this March. Among them was Xenoblade Chronicles 2, a brand new RPG title developed by Monolith Soft. The music for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will be written by familiar faces. Yasunori Mitsuda is the lead composer for the
- [Titanfall 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/titanfall2/) - Album Title: Titanfall 2 Original Soundtrack Record Label: Electronic Arts Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: October 28, 2016 Purchase: Download at iTunes Overview Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall 2 improved upon its predecessor in almost every way. Most drastically, whereas the original game was a multiplayer exclusive, the sequel added a campaign mode that gave the franchise some much
- [Robby Duguay charms with new chiptune EP](https://vgmonline.net/robby-duguay-charms-with-new-chiptune-ep/) - Indie game composer Robby Duguay (Fate Tectonics) has released his latest album on Bandcamp. The Kim Magikal Soundtrack EP features three 8-bit tracks from a new retro platformer. These simple playful tunes were written in the vein of Bubble Bobble. Kim Magikal Soundtrack EP by Robby Duguay
- [Soundtrack release revealed for Halo Wars 2](https://vgmonline.net/soundtrack-release-revealed-for-halo-wars-2/) - It has been released today, through a product listing, that Sumthing Else Music Works will release the Halo Wars 2 Original Game Soundtrack on February 17. The release will feature 38 tracks from the game across two soundtrack CDs. The lead composer of Halo Wars 2 is Gordy Haab, best known for his orchestral score to Star Wars: Battlefront. He is
- [Cellist Tina Guo to release game cover album with Sony Music](https://vgmonline.net/cellist-tina-guo-to-release-game-cover-album-with-sony-music/) - On February 10, internationally acclaimed cellist Tina Guo will release the classical crossover album Game On! Released through the Sony Masterworks label, the album promises to showcases some of the most popular video game music around with epic orchestral arrangements led by Tina Guo's high-octane solos on electric and acoustic cello. The album will feature the
- [Composer, music and soundtrack details revealed for Resident Evil 7: biohazard](https://vgmonline.net/composer-music-and-soundtrack-details-revealed-for-resident-evil-7-biohazard/) - Sumthing Else Music Works announced today that they will publish the Resident Evil 7 -biohazard- Original Soundtrack. The two and a half hour digital soundtrack, penned by an East meets West music team, will be released with the game on January 24. Listeners can get a taste of what the score will offer from the 30-second
- [Surprising game soundtrack features an all-star lineup](https://vgmonline.net/surprising-game-soundtrack-features-an-all-star-lineup/) - Earlier this week, a new soundtrack was released featuring some of the biggest names in indie game music. Among them, Gunpoint's Ryan Ike, Super Meat Boy's Danny Baranowsky and FTL's Ben Prunty. The soundtrack comes from an unexpected source, the free-to-play educational puzzle game Frog Fractions 2. Games like this aren't normally associated with must-have soundtracks,
- [Peter Kim Interview: Materia and Jazz Fusion](https://vgmonline.net/peterkiminterview/) - Peter Kim founded the OverClocked Remix band Materia after meeting up with likeminded musicians at MAGfest a couple years ago. The group had a share interest in jazz interpretations of game music, and their most recent album, New Game+, reflects the eclectic direction that Materia has approached both jazz and soundtrack covers. In this interview,
- [Kangokutou Mary-Skelter Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/maryskelter/) - Album Title: Kangokutou Mary-Skelter Original Soundtrack Record Label: ZIZZ Studio Catalog No.: ZSCM-16338 Release Date: December 8, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Kangokutou Mary-Skelter Original Soundtrack accompanies the a dungeon RPG by developer Compile Heart. Featuring two vocal tunes by a composer named ENDO. and background music from ZIZZ Studio, including composers Yoh Ohyama,
- [Call of Duty -Infinite Warfare- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/callofdutyinfinite/) - Album Title: Call of Duty -Infinite Warfare- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Activision Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: November 4, 2016 Purchase: Download at Amazon MP3 Overview The announcement that Sarah Schachner was leading the latest Call of Duty title left me surprised and intrigued. Black Ops trilogy aside, most of the series' titles have been scored by
- [Soundshock 3 released... and it's free!](https://vgmonline.net/soundshock-3-released-and-its-free/) - Earlier today, award-winning chiptune record label Ubiktune released Soundshock 3: FM Funk Nirvana!! This album will be the final instalment of the FM Funk trilogy of albums, which are multi-artist albums that hybridise funk styles with FM synthesizers. SOUNDSHOCK 3: FM FUNK NIRVANA!​! by Ubiktune FM Funk Nirvana!! features 16 new tracks, 19 international musicians, and 17 different hardware
- [Hiring call: VGMO is looking for new writers and reviewers](https://vgmonline.net/hiring-call-vgmo-is-looking-for-new-writers-and-reviewers/) - VGMO: Video Game Music Online is looking to appoint three new staff writers to liven up the reviews and features sections of the site. Whether you want to write about the latest AAA scores, revisit some of the classics, or put a spotlight on indie or fan-arranged productions, there are plenty of opportunities for you to
- [Ghost Recon Wildlands soundtrack dated, composer revealed](https://vgmonline.net/ghost-record-wildlands-soundtrack-dated-composer-revealed/) - Ubisoft revealed today that they will publish the Ghost Recon Wildlands Original Soundtrack on digital music stores on March 7 to coincide with the game's release. The soundtrack will feature 36 tracks from the game, including the main theme "Wildlands". The soundtrack for Ghost Recon Wildlands was penned by Chilean-American composer and multi-instrumentalist Alain Johannes. A newcomer to video game scoring,
- [Pac-Man Championship Edition headlines Sweep Record lineup](https://vgmonline.net/pac-man-championship-edition-headlines-sweep-record-lineup/) - Sweep Record continues to bring the goods for game music collectors. They had an impressive 2016, in which the scores of Langrisser, Battle Garegga, and Tekken 7 to CD. On February 22, they'll release Idol Death Game TV -Dream★Songs-. This three-disc set features all the tracks from a new PlayStation Vita title, described as 'The Idolmaster meets Danganronpa', including background
- [Farlands Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/farlands/) - Album Title: Farlands Original Soundtrack Record Label: Jason Graves Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: July 28, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Jason Graves has made a big name for himself in recent years with his dark orchestral scores to the Dead Space trilogy, The Order: 1886, Until Dawn, and Far Cry: Primal. His latest soundtrack is quite a
- [American Youth Symphony to perform first video game concert next month](https://vgmonline.net/american-youth-symphony-to-perform-first-video-game-concert-next-month/) - The American Youth Symphony are currently in their midst of a busy 2016/2017 season under the lead of music director Carlos Izcaray. The orchestra is comprised of 100 musicians of the ages 15 to 27 who represent extraordinary talent from all over the world. This season's program blends performances of classical favourites with collaborations with the sectors of rock
- [Track listings revealed for Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 3](https://vgmonline.net/track-listings-revealed-for-final-fantasy-brass-de-bravo-3/) - Another year, another album! On March 15, Square Enix will release the third album in their Brass de Bravo series. Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 3 -BRA★BRA- will features arrangements of Final Fantasy classics performed by the Siena Wind Orchestra. The following tracks will be featured on the album: Mt. Gulug [Final Fantasy] The Rebel Army [Final Fantasy II] Aria, the
- [Chris Huelsbeck returns to Commodore 64 game composition](https://vgmonline.net/chris-huelsbeck-returns-to-commodore-64-game-composition/) - Chris Huelsbeck, the artist behind the scores of Turrican and Giana Sisters, has revealed that he will make a return to composing on the computer that made him famous: the Commodore 64. It was revealed today that Huelsbeck will pen the soundtrack for the recently crowdfunded title Unknown Realm, an 8-bit RPG being co-developer for PCs
- [Final Fantasy XV Piano Collections coming in February](https://vgmonline.net/final-fantasy-xv-piano-collections-coming-in-february/) - On February 22, Square Enix will release Piano Collections Final Fantasy XV. The latest in a long line of solo piano adaptations of music from the Final Fantasy series, this collection will feature piano performances of ten tracks from the score: 01 Somnus 02 Valse di Fantastica 03 Veiled in Black 04 APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS 05 OMNIS
- [Assassin's Creed composer designs and scores indie game](https://vgmonline.net/assassins-creed-composer-designs-and-scores-indie-game/) - Chris Tilton, composer of titles such as Assassin's Creed: Unity, SimCity, and Fringe, has recently made the transition to creating his own games. In a feature with The Verge, Tilton reveals that the recent boom in indie games inspired him to start creating his own game. The end result, Divide, will be released later this month. Tilton set up Exploding
- [Koichi Namiki Interview: From the S.S.T. Band to Blind Spot](https://vgmonline.net/koichinamikiinterview/) - Koichi Namiki worked at Sega during the late 80s, writing music for arcade classics such as Galaxy Force, Thunder Blade, and Super Hang-On. The longest-standing member of Sega's in-house rock band, the S.S.T. Band, he brought game music to the masses with studio and live renditions of arcade favourites. Since leaving Sega, he has scored diverse
- [Mass Effect: Andromeda composer and soundtrack details](https://vgmonline.net/mass-effect-andromeda-composer-and-soundtrack-details/) - Electronic Arts announced today that their open-world action RPG Mass Effect: Andromeda will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 21. As yet, details about the music team for Mass Effect: Andromeda remain to be officially announced. However, the main theme from the game was premiered at the Video Game Musical Odyssey in Quebec
- [Street Fighter V General Story -A Shadow Falls- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/streetfighter5story/) - Album Title: Street Fighter V General Story -A Shadow Falls- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10419/20 Release Date: September 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview A few months after the release of Street Fighter V, the game received an update containing a story mode. The Street Fighter V GENERAL STORY
- [Ito, Koshiro, Yamaoka join forces for latest Puzzle & Dragons soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ito-koshiro-yamaoka-join-forces-for-latest-puzzle-dragons-soundtrack/) - Puzzle & Dragons is one of Japan's most successful free-to-play titles. Despite its humble beginnings, the series has expanded with fully-fledged sequels, spinoffs, and even an anime series, each with increasingly ambitious scores. The latest instalment of the series, Puzzle & Dragons X, was released for the 3DS in two different versions in July 2016. It
- [Goemon, Castlevania, Kirby sound director goes freelance](https://vgmonline.net/goemon-castlevania-kirby-sound-director-goes-freelance/) - Tomoya Tomita has revealed on his official website that he has become a freelance sound creator as of the start of 2017. While few will know his name, most will be familiar with his work. Starting his career at Konami, he worked as a composer and sound designer on many of the company's flagship franchises,
- [Catch us at MAGFest this weekend!](https://vgmonline.net/catch-us-at-magfest-this-weekend/) - This weekend, the long-running music and gaming festival MAGFest will be taking over National Harbor, Maryland. The four-day event will showcase musical performances, special guests, and indie games. Among the special guests this year will be top video game music composers such as David Wise (Donkey Kong Country), Austin Wintory (Journey), and Saori Kobayashi (Panzer
- [Yasunori Mitsuda set to publish first game soundtrack in five years](https://vgmonline.net/yasunori-mitsuda-set-to-publish-first-game-soundtrack-in-five-years/) - On January 19, Yasunori Mitsuda will publish the Valkyria -Azure Revolution- Original Soundtrack. Dedicated to the action RPG Valkyria Revolution, the album is Mitsuda's first self-published game soundtrack release in five years and his first solo release in closer to a decade. The track listings reveal that the two-disc soundtrack will feature 39 tracks from
- [Granblue Fantasy Orchestra Concert: Sendai, December 2016](https://vgmonline.net/granbluefantasyconcert/) - An orchestral concert tour featuring music from a new hit score co-composed by Nobuo Uematsu
- [Konami alumni team up for spiritual Polygonet, X-Men sequels](https://vgmonline.net/konami-alumni-team-up-for-spiritual-polygonet-x-men-sequels/) - In the early 90s, Junya Nakano (Final Fantasy X, Threads of Fate) and Yuji Takenouchi (Dark Souls, Space Manbow) worked closely together on a range of Konami arcade titles. Among them, Polygonet Commanders, X-MEN, and Mystic Warriors. Now two decades on, the artists have reunited to create a series of fully-fledged albums inspired by their past
- [Zelda anniversary concert recording coming to CD and DVD](https://vgmonline.net/zelda-anniversary-concert-recording-coming-to-cd-and-dvd/) - At the end of 2016, Nintendo licensed a series of orchestral game music concerts featuring renditions of fan favourites from the Legend of Zelda series. The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert was performed in six venues across Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Nippon Columbia have confirmed they will release recordings of the concert that occurred in
- [Ubiktune to release final instalment of FM Funk trilogy](https://vgmonline.net/ubiktune-to-release-final-instalment-of-fm-funk-trilogy/) - Award-winning chiptune record label Ubiktune have announced that they will release Soundshock 3: FM Funk Nirvana!! on Saturday. This album will be the final instalment of the FM Funk trilogy of albums, which are multi-artist albums that hybridise funk styles with FM synthesizers. FM Funk Nirvana!! will feature 16 new tracks, 19 international musicians, and 17 different hardware and software
- [Lead composer of Zelda: Breath of the Wild revealed](https://vgmonline.net/lead-composer-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-revealed/) - Later this year, Nintendo will release the open-world adventure The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for its Wii U and Switch consoles. The main theme from the game was performed at the The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert in four cities in Japan last year. The concert program revealed that Manaka Kataoka composed the music.
- [Caligula Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/caligula/) - Album Title: Caligula Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1145 Release Date: December 3, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview The Caligula Original Soundtrack accompanies the game and is broken up into mainly two categories, vocal tunes, composed by a variety of artists, and background music, composed primarily of Tsukasa Masuko, known for his
- [Giveaway Friday: Side Slider](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-side-slider/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! This week's giveaway is Eric Guadara's soundtrack to Side Slider, an
- [Mafia III Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/mafia_iii_original_soundtrack/) - Album Title: Mafia III Expanded Game Score Record Label: 2K Games Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: October 7, 2016 Purchase: Purchase on Amazon Overview The past scores of Mafia have had a strong Hollywood influence, filled with high-quality, dark orchestral music. Mafia III, which brings in composers Jesse Harlin and Jim Bonney, takes a
- [EDM IS CONTINUED](https://vgmonline.net/edmsato2/) - Album Title: EDM IS CONTINUED / SATO Record Label: Detune Catalog No.: DTSN-0018 Release Date: October 30, 2016 (M3 Event); December 28, 2016 (General Sale) Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview EDM IS CONTINUED is the second album by duo SATO, comprising of Nobuyoshi Sano, of DETUNE, and Hiroyoshi Kato, of Noisycroak. As the title of
- [Gustavo Santaolalla to return for Last of Us sequel](https://vgmonline.net/gustavo-santaolalla-to-return-for-last-of-us-sequel/) - Composer Gustavo Santaolalla has officially been announced as a returning composer for The Last of Us Part II, according to a recent Playstation Experience panel. The game will take place several years after the original, featuring Ellie as the new protagonist. The teaser trailer (above) features a snippet of the main theme from the first game at
- [Ludvig Forssell announced as Death Stranding composer](https://vgmonline.net/ludvig-forssell-announced-as-death-stranding-composer/) - According to a Tweet by Hideo Kojima today, and a followup confirmation by Forssell himself, Ludvig Forssell will be scoring Kojima's upcoming Death Stranding, a dark, mysterious open-world RPG starring Norman Reedus and Madds Mikkelsen as the game's protagonist and antagonist, respectively. You can now check out both our teaser from TGA with music by @Lumparn AND
- [Alexander Brandon Interview: Game Audio Networking](https://vgmonline.net/alexander-brandon-interview-game-audio-networking/) - Alexander Brandon has done immense work in almost all aspects of game audio, from composition on games like Unreal, Deus Ex: Invisible War, and Alpha Protocol, to voice acting to sound design to his heavy involvement in the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.). At the beginning of the year, I met up with Alexander Brandon at MAGfest for what
- [Scarlet Moon Christmas Album 2016 released](https://vgmonline.net/scarlet-moon-christmas-album-2016-released/) - Scarlet Moon Records, a label founded by Jayson Napolitano in 2013, is known for releasing both original soundtracks and arrangement albums. This year, the label presents Scarlet Moon Christmas Album 2016, an album filled with holiday-inspired arrangements of game music. Artists behind Christmas Album include Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana), Robyn Miller (Myst, Riven), Dale North (Silent Horror), and Mustin
- [Sumthing releases Dead Rising 4 OST with giveaway](https://vgmonline.net/sumthing-releases-dead-rising-4-ost-with-giveaway/) - The soundtrack to Dead Rising 4 is a sprawling score of over 4 hours of music composed by Oleksa Lozowchuk, an Academy Award-nominated composer known for his work on the previous Dead Rising installments. Dead Rising 4's soundtrack features a wide range of music from an equally varied set of artists to create an album of what Lozowchuk has described as
- [Main theme of HUSK now available for preview](https://vgmonline.net/main-theme-of-husk-now-available-for-preview/) - Earlier this year, composer Arkadiusz Reikowski was announced to score the upcoming game HUSK, developed by the people behind Kholat and Layers of Fear. The game, which - like its predecessors - is a survival-horror game set in a Silent Hill-like small American town. The main theme, which can now be heard on Soundcloud, is sung by Penelopa Willman-Szynalik, who
- [New soundtrack from Kamil Orman-Janowski](https://vgmonline.net/new-soundtrack-from-kamil-orman-janowski/) - Kamil Orman-Janowski has released his score to Runewards, a free-to-play strategy game featuring cards that players use against each other. The soundtrack features a an array of Celtic / Nordic sounds for a rustic, tavern-like vibe. Runewards Original Game Soundtrack by Kamil Orman - Janowski The soundtrack is available here on Bandcamp for a name-your-price
- [Jim Bonney Interview: Gameplay Music of Mafia III](https://vgmonline.net/jimbonneyinterview/) - The Mafia series has had a rich musical tradition since Vladmir Simunek’s score to the first game. Mafia III, the most recent installment in the franchise, has taken a different approach to the music; composers Jim Bonney and Jesse Harlin fused Hollywood-orchestral sounds with strong blues elements for a new spin on the Mafia music. In the
- [Gears of War 4 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/gears_of_war_4/) - Album Title: Gears of War 4: The Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: October 18, 2016 Purchase: Purchase at Sumthing Overview If you haven’t heard of Gears of War 4, you’re either a huge PlayStation fan, or you’re gaming on a limited-scope console that’s become a shadow of
- [Jesse Harlin Interview: Cinematic Scores of Mafia III](https://vgmonline.net/jesseharlininterview/) - The Mafia series has had a rich musical tradition since Vladmir Simunek's score to the first game. Mafia III, the most recent installment in the franchise, has taken a different approach to the music; composers Jim Bonney and Jesse Harlin fused Hollywood-orchestral sounds with strong blues elements for a new spin on the Mafia music. In the
- [ReCore Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/recore/) - Album Title: ReCore Original Soundtrack Record Label: Microsoft Studios Music Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 13, 2016 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview I don’t know what I expected when I first listened to ReCore, the first major game soundtrack from Symphony of the Goddesses co-creator Chad Seiter. On one hand, I have thoroughly enjoyed Seiter’s past
- [Ever Night](https://vgmonline.net/evernight/) - Album Title: Ever Night Record Label: COMET GUMMI Catalog No.: CMGM-001 Release Date: October 29, 2016 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Ever Night is the third solo album released by Takahiro Eguchi and the first release under the COMET GUMMI label. While his first album, pgh1, was released under a variety of aliases, his second album
- [Podcast Episode 6: Castlevania](https://vgmonline.net/podcast_episode_castlevania/) - The VGMO Podcast is back! In this episode, we team up with Original Sound Version for a special Halloween episode celebrating thirty years of Castlevania music. Brenna Wilkes of OSV and Oliver Jia discuss the various styles and composers of the series, and revisiting some of their favorite Castlevania tracks from over the years. VGMO
- [Battlefield 1 soundtrack digitally released](https://vgmonline.net/battlefield-1-soundtrack-digitally-released/) - Electronic Arts' digital record label released the soundtrack to the World War I FPS Battlefield 1 earlier today. The Battlefield 1 Original Soundtrack features 25 tracks and 68 minutes of music from the game. It can be purchased for 11.49 USD at iTunes and other digital retailers. Penned by Swedish film composers Johan Söderqvist and Patrik Andrén, the soundtrack combines original
- [The Last Guardian soundtrack coming to CD, vinyl, and concert](https://vgmonline.net/the-last-guardian-soundtrack-coming-to-cd-vinyl-and-concert/) - On December 6, Sony Computer Entertainment will finally release The Last Guardian for PlayStation 4 worldwide. The score for the title was written by Japan-born, Hollywood-based composer Takeshi Furukawa. The composer has worked on numerous documentaries, television series, and films over the last few years, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars. However, The Last Guardian marks his breakout as a
- [Square Enix dates soundtrack releases for Final Fantasy XV](https://vgmonline.net/square-enix-dates-soundtrack-releases-for-final-fantasy-xv/) - On December 21, Square Enix Music will release the Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack featuring Yoko Shimomura's much-anticipated score for the game. The regular edition of the soundtrack can be purchased either as a four CD set (SQEX-10566/9, 4104 JPY) or an audio Blu-ray (SQEX-20030, 5400 JPY). The CD edition will feature 90 tracks from the game. Collectors
- [Giveaway Friday: Klang](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-klang/) - Some weeks, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday to get your hands on each giveaway! For this week's giveaway, we have a very limited number
- [Ocarina of Time arrange album Kickstarter underway](https://vgmonline.net/ocarina-of-time-arrange-album-kickstarter-underway/) - Materia Collected has announced "Hero of Time," a Kickstarter project aiming to orchestrate a collection of new arrangements from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. An album filled with live performances of these arrangements will be available for purchase if the Kickstarter reaches its ambitious $50,000 goal. A synthesized preview of the arrangements can be found below.
- [Tim Summers Interview: Understanding Video Game Music](https://vgmonline.net/tim-summers-interview/) - In his recent monograph Understanding Video Game Music, Tim Summers (Royal Holloway, University of London) takes the study of game music, or ludomusicology, and conducts a thoughtful academic analysis of the field. The book features an introduction by Command & Conquer's James Hannigan and explores methods for understanding video game music on its own terms - not as a offshoot
- [Varese Sarabande releases ABZU](https://vgmonline.net/varese-sarabande-releases-abzu/) - Last week, Austin Wintory's score to ABZU was officially published and released by Varese Sarabande, the well-established record label known for publishing rare, quality film scores. This is the label's second foray into game music this year since Neal Acree's score to Revelation Online was published in April. ABZU is developed by Giant Squid, the same team of people behind Journey and Flower, and
- [Breath of Fire I-III soundtracks now available for purchase](https://vgmonline.net/breath-of-fire-i-iii-soundtracks-now-available-for-purchase/) - The first three Breath of Fire soundtracks have previously only been released in Japan. However, they are now available on the Capcom store for purchase. Composed by Capcom Sound Team "Alph Lyla" (the name given to the sound department of Capcom at the time of the first three Breath of Fire releases), the soundtracks evolve from heavily
- [Shaun Chasin's Quell score sees digital release](https://vgmonline.net/shaun-chasins-quell-score-sees-digital-release/) - Shaun Chasin, who we interviewed last year for his work on Hektor, has just released his latest soundtrack. Quell, a first-person shooter developed and produced by Rubycone, ventures out into VR territory on the HTC Vive. The game has a unique design, and the accompanying soundtrack highlights the eccentricities of the game with a wide array
- [Mog's Mixtape available for purchase from GameLark](https://vgmonline.net/mogs-mixtape-available-for-purchase-from-gamelark/) - GameLark, a community of artists dedicated to creating game music covers, recently released Mog's Mixtape, a collection of Final Fantasy themes from every game in the main series, from I to XIV in addition to Final Fantasy Tactics. “Given the sheer amount of music on the album, it made sense to separate this into two distinct musical journeys,”
- [Masashi Hamauzu's next game score revealed](https://vgmonline.net/masashi-hamauzus-next-game-score-revealed/) - Earlier this week, Famitsu revealed that a new RPG title is in the works for the 3DS, The Alliance Alive. Developed by Cattle Call and published by FuRyu, the title reunites the development team of The Legend of Legacy. Among the returning team members is Masashi Hamauzu. The composer's fingerprints are all over the debut trailer for the
- [Final Fantasy -Brave Exvius- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ffexvius/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy -Brave Exvius- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10536/7 Release Date: February 26, 2016 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is the latest in a growing collection of free-to-play mobile games based on/in the Final Fantasy universe. One of the best things about the Brave
- [Game Releases Calendar: 2016 Edition](https://vgmonline.net/gamereleases2016/) - Below are a list of officially confirmed composer assignments for all major video games. Note that additional composers may join these projects and the composers for many upcoming titles have yet to be revealed. For previous years, see the 2014 and 2015 assignments. 2016 Releases Game Title Announced Composer(s) Release Date Pony Island Jonah Senzel
- [RADIAL](https://vgmonline.net/radial/) - A five-disc indie release from Diverse System featuring familiar names like onoken and Takahito Eguchi
- [Dear Esther Concert: London, October 2016](https://vgmonline.net/dearestherconcert/) - A unique and memorable event.
- [Symphonic Fantasies: London, October 2016](https://vgmonline.net/symphonicfantasieslondon/) - Another awesome concert.
- [Final Fantasy -Record Keeper- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ffrecord/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy -Record Keeper- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10563 Release Date: September 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Final Fantasy Record Keeper (FFRK) is a recent installment in the legendary Final Fantasy series. This free-to-play mobile game was published by Square Enix, developed by DeNA (the same
- [Patient Corgi releases free N64 tribute compilation](https://vgmonline.net/patientcorgin64/) - To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 console, Patient Corgi - recognized previously on VGMO for its Super VG Christmas Party tribute album, released a massive album of N64 tracks on September 30. Tribute Album 64 brings together cover musicians from all corners of the internet to celebrate years of classic N64 games. "Some of
- [John Robert Matz Interview: Fossil Echo](https://vgmonline.net/johnrobermatzinterview/) - Indie composer John Robert Matz has been writing for games since his score to Artemis in 2011. Favoring live instrumentation, his music comes across vibrantly, frequently featuring his own performances on soundtracks. His most recent soundtrack, Fossil Echo, has been praised as a gorgeous accompaniment to the game, an artistic 2D platformer. In this email interview, John Robert Matz
- [Breath of Fire 6 -Ryuushou- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/breathoffire6vol2/) - Album Title: Breath of Fire 6 -Ryuushou- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10424 Release Date: July 27, 2016 Purchase: Buy from Amazon Japan Overview The Breath of Fire series has seen a multitude of composers throughout its time. In its latest iteration, Breath of Fire 6, a mobile and web-based game, Tamiya
- [Ultra Badass](https://vgmonline.net/ultrabadass/) - Album Title: Ultra Badass Record Label: Diverse System Catalog No.: DVSP-0158 Release Date: August 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Diverse Direct Overview Diverse System is a record label that publishes original albums during the Comic Market and M3 events held twice a year in Japan. The albums themselves are primarily electronic in nature and
- [The Flame in the Flood](https://vgmonline.net/theflameintheflood/) - Album Title: The Flame in the Flood Record Label: Ten Four Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 4, 2016 Purchase: Download on iTunes Overview Boston-based dev studio Molasses Flood is a self-described collection of “AAA refugees.” Its staff have played parts in the development of the BioShock, Rock Band, and Halo series. The studio’s
- [Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/kingsglaive/) - Album Title: Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10560~1 Release Date: September 7, 2016 Purchase: Download on iTunes Overview Kingsglaive, the film prefacing the storyline of Final Fantasy XV, came with its own soundtrack composed by newcomer John Graham with contributions from Yoko Shimomura, who also composed the soundtrack to Final
- [SHOOT 16BIT](https://vgmonline.net/shoot16bit/) - Album Title: SHOOT 16BIT Record Label: hosplug Catalog No.: HSPL-009 Release Date: September 16, 2016 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Earlier this year, Soshi Hosoi released an original album titled Music of FM Tone Generator, featuring music that was written for an imaginary shoot 'em up game. A follow-up album, recently released, titled 16BIT SHOOT continues the cycle
- [John Graham Interview: Scoring Kingsglaive](https://vgmonline.net/johngrahaminterview/) - John Graham recently composed the soundtrack to Kingsglaive, the film prologue to the upcoming Final Fantasy XV. While Graham isn't new to the Square Enix scene, this is his largest assignment with them to date. A major part of his role in composing for the film was to separate the storyline from that of the game, and create a standalone
- [Mick Gordon's Doom soundtrack now available for purchase](https://vgmonline.net/doomostavailable/) - The announcement of Mick Gordon as the Doom composer was received positively, as the composer has been a fan-favorite since his work on Killer Instinct and Wolfenstein. His modern industrial-electronic-rock style has become trademark in his scores, and Doom, recently released across digital music scores, is no exception. The soundtrack features a series of guitars with wide ranges (including an unusually tuned nine-string), and has
- [Dariusburst Chronicles Saviors Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/dariusburstcs/) - Album Title: Dariusburst Chronicles Saviors Original Soundtrack Record Label: Zuntata Records Catalog No.: ZTTL-0076 Release Date: January 13, 2016 Purchase: Download at Amazon Overview The Dariusburst Chronicle Saviors Original Soundtrack accompanies the Playstation family and PC release of the same name. Although the game features a variety of music from Darius' rich musical history, this album
- [Obduction Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/obduction/) - Album Title: Obduction Original Soundtrack Record Label: N/A (Distributed by Bandcamp) Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: August 24, 2016 Purchase: Purchase at Bandcamp Overview Robyn Miller recently returned to Cyan, Inc., in order to compose for his first Cyan game in over a decade. Miller's return marks a working reunion for him and his
- [Hiroyuki Kawada Interview: Namco Sounds of the Contemporary](https://vgmonline.net/hiroyukikawadainterview2/) - Hiroyuki Kawada is Namco's longest-serving musical innovator. During his three decades at the company, he balanced work on classic properties (e.g. Galaga, Pac-Man, Xevious) with new properties (e.g. Ace Combat, Valkyrie, Time Crisis). For each title, he brought fresh styles and technical innovations. He was also responsible for bringing the series' music to soundtracks, arranged albums, and
- [Weifan Chang Interview: Sounds of Taiwan](https://vgmonline.net/weifanchanginterview/) - Weifan Chang is a Taiwanese composer who has contributed to a range of tv shows and games, and has several projects on the horizon. Detention, a survival horror game by Red Candle Games, is infused with Taiwanese historical and cultural elements, and Circle of Time is an upcoming original album using Chang's music as a storytelling mechanism. In this email interview, Weifan
- [Yuusha Yamada-kun Chinkyoku Album ~Side A / Side B / Side C~](https://vgmonline.net/yuushayamadakun/) - Album Title: Yuusha Yamada-kun Chinkyoku Album ~Side A / Side B / Side C~ Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1141 Release Date: September 30, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview The Yuusha Yamada-kun Chinkyoku Album ~Side A / Side B / Side C~ contains the music from the mobile RPG featuring Yuusha Yamada-kun. Composed
- [Synchronica Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/synchronica/) - Album Title: Synchronica Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1144 Release Date: September 30, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview Synchronica is a rhythm game developed by Namco and works by tapping the screen to the patterns generated on screen. The resultant soundtrack features music by Taku Inoue, Yuu Miyake, AJURIKA, as
- [ACE STRIKERS Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/acestrikers/) - Album Title: ACE STRIKERS Soundtrack Record Label: LILT Records Catalog No. LILT-0022 Release Date: August 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview The ACE STRIKERS Soundtrack accompanies the PC mecha dungeon RPG game of the same name, developed by Ninja Rabbit. How does Hiroto Saitoh, whose original albums are primarily jazz focused, approach this
- [Overdrive Hell 22 -Hizumi Heaven Everyone's Songs 2-](https://vgmonline.net/odh22/) - Album Title: Overdrive Hell 22 -Hizumi Heaven Everyone's Songs 2- Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0022 Release Date: August 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview overdrive hell 22 - Hizumi Heaven Everyone's Songs 2 - is the twenty second iteration in a series of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and Shinji
- [Nanosweep 22](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep22/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 22 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-022 Release Date: August 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a
- [Hiroyuki Kawada Interview: Namco Sounds in the 1980s](https://vgmonline.net/hiroyukikawadainterview/) - Hiroyuki Kawada is Namco's longest-serving musical innovator. During his three decades at the company, he balanced work on classic properties (e.g. Galaga, Pac-Man, Xevious) with new properties (e.g. Ace Combat, Valkyrie, Time Crisis). For each title, he brought fresh styles and technical innovations. He was also responsible for bringing the series' music to soundtracks, arranged albums, and
- [Preview the re-recorded soundtrack for The Zodiac Age](https://vgmonline.net/preview-the-re-recorded-soundtrack-for-the-zodiac-age/) - In 2017, Square Enix will release a high-definition remaster of Final Fantasy XII: International for the PlayStation 4. Those playing the game can choose between two soundtracks: the original PlayStation 2 version and a re-recorded soundtrack created for the HD remaster. For the original version of the soundtrack, composer Hitoshi Sakimoto was forced to simplify his
- [Duality to feature arranged Final Fantasy XIV music](https://vgmonline.net/duality-to-feature-arranged-final-fantasy-xiv-music/) - On December 7, Square Enix will release Duality -Final Fantasy XIV Arrangement Album-. The Blu-ray album features arrangements of music from Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward (patch 3.0 and later). A direct follow-up to From Astral to Umbral, reviewed here, the album features music in two different styles. One half features heavy metal performances from game composer Masayoshi Soken's band the Primals. The other
- [Composers announced for Square Enix's Flame x Blaze](https://vgmonline.net/composers-announced-for-square-enixs-flame-x-blaze/) - At the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix unveiled their take on the MOBA genre with the smartphone title Flame x Blaze. The music for the title was written by Square Enix's in-house artists Hidenori Iwasaki and Ryo Yamazaki, known for their eclectic collaborations on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles and Front Mission series. The samples featured in
- [Akira Yamaoka's latest soundtrack to release next month](https://vgmonline.net/akira-yamaokas-latest-soundtrack-to-release-next-month/) - Six years ago, Akira Yamaoka left his role as sound director of the Silent Hill series to take up the post of sound lead at SUDA51's Grasshopper Manufacture. He has led sound production for multiple games at the developer since then, including Shadows of the Damned, Lollipop Chainsaw, Killer Is Dead, and the upcoming Let It Die. It was revealed at
- [Remake and albums to pay tribute to Ryu Umemoto's YU-NO](https://vgmonline.net/remake-and-albums-to-pay-tribute-to-ryu-umemotos-yu-no/) - On November 17, 5pb wll release a remake of the visual novel title YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World. The original game was principally written by Ryu Umemoto, who unexpectedly passed away in 2011, and the score is widely regarded as one of the composer's best works. The co-composers from the original game, Keishi Yonao and
- [Electronic music compilation Pixeljams available now](https://vgmonline.net/electronic-music-compilation-pixeljams-available-now/) - Pixeljam Games released Pixeljams Volume 2 on Bandcamp earlier this week. The ten-track album compiles original electronic and chiptune music from various game musicians and developers. Pixeljams Volume 2 by Various Album producer Miles Tillmann noted "The Pixeljams series has always been about music made by game developers, musicians and folks inspired by games. We're
- [Soundtrack for recore digitally released](https://vgmonline.net/soundtrack-for-recore-digitally-released/) - Microsoft Studios Music released today the soundtrack for the post-apocalyptic action adventure title recore to coincide with the game's release. The 26-track, 160-minute orchestral soundtrack was written by relative industry newcomer Chad Seiter. Specialising in cinematic composition and orchestration, Seiter entered the industry as an assistant for prolific film composer Michael Giacchino. Among his other recent credits are
- [No Man's Sky: Music for an Infinite Universe](https://vgmonline.net/nomanssky/) - Album Title: No Man's Sky: Music For An Infinite Universe Record Label: Laced Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: August 05, 2016 Purchase: Buy on iTunes Overview How do you create a soundtrack for a game that takes place on over 18 quintillion planets? A purely thematic approach is out of the question, and another
- [Sweet Spin](https://vgmonline.net/sweetspin/) - Album Title: Sweet Spin Record Label: LILT Records Catalog No. LILT-0021 Release Date: April 24, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview Sweet Spin is the latest original work by Hiroto Saitoh and features a plethora of jazz tunes done in a variety of styles. How does it compare to some of his previously
- [Jeff Broadbent Interview: Shaping the Music of Anteria](https://vgmonline.net/jeffbroadbentinterview3/) - Last time we spoke with composer Jeff Broadbent, he told us about his background as a composer, and his work on Dawngate in anticipation of its release. Since then, he has been busy working on the score to Champions of Anteria, Ubisoft's RTS game featuring a range of champions with elemental weaknesses and strengths that the
- [Capcom previews Monster Hunter Stories soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/capcom-previews-monster-hunter-stories-soundtrack/) - Monster Hunter Stories, the latest spinoff in Capcom's enduring RPG franchise, will be released in Japan next month. The soundtrack, including its main theme, can be previewed in the samples below. They reveal that the game's to-be-announced composers have preserved the orchestral and acoustic feel of the soundtrack while matching the game's light tone and
- [Cambridge University Press publishes video game music text](https://vgmonline.net/cambridge-university-press-publishes-video-game-music-text/) - Cambridge University Press published today an academic text dedicated to advancing the study of video game audio. Written by Dr Tim Summers, an Oxford graduate and Royal Holloway lecturer, Understanding Video Game Music provides methods and concepts for understanding the relatively new field of video game music. While an academic text, it is also accessible for general audiences;
- [Mick Gordon confirms he is writing Prey score](https://vgmonline.net/mick-gordon-confirms-he-is-writing-prey-score/) - Following a series of social media posts hinting his involvement, fan favourite Mick Gordon has confirmed on his official website that he is responsible for the original score to Arkane Studio's reboot of Prey. A first taste of his music for the title can be heard in the trailer below: It's been a massively successful few years for the Australian composer,
- [Tales of Berseria soundtrack detailed](https://vgmonline.net/tales-of-berseria-soundtrack-detailed/) - The Tales of Berseria Original Soundtrack will be released in Japan later this month. The four-disc soundtrack will feature 96 new tracks from series' long-timer Motoi Sakuraba, as well as the opening theme song "BURN" from popular J-Pop band FLOW. The soundtrack will be published by Ki/oon Music, an imprint of Sony Music, on September 28. The soundtrack is
- [Masaharu Iwata returns to lead role for smartphone RPG](https://vgmonline.net/masaharu-iwata-returns-to-lead-role-for-smartphone-rpg/) - After a long period working in the shadows, Masaharu Iwata (Ogre Battle, Final Fantasy Tactics) will be returning to the forefront for a new title. It was announced last week that Iwata will serve as the music director for Memories of the Blue, a new action RPG for smartphones. He composed tracks for the title alongside fellow Basiscape employees Azusa Chiba, Yoshimi Kudo,
- [Hyperduck Soundworks Interview: Cosmic Star Heroine](https://vgmonline.net/hyperduckinterview2/) - Hyperduck Soundworks, the musical duo behind Dust: An Elysian Tale and Kingdom Rush, consists of Irish composers Chris Geehan and Dan Byrne-McCullough. The two have been recognized, both individually and as a team, for the flexible sounds and styles in both their original scores and their arrangements with various groups including Overclocked Remix. In this interview, we
- [Motoi Sakuraba Band Arrangement Album -Star Ocean & Valkyrie Profile-](https://vgmonline.net/sakurababandarrange/) - Album Title: Motoi Sakuraba Band Arrangement Album - Star Ocean & Valkyrie Profile- Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10544 Release Date: June 8, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Motoi Sakuraba has long been a part of the Star Ocean and Valkyrie Profile series. This year, a few months after the release of the
- [World of Final Fantasy sprawls four soundtrack discs](https://vgmonline.net/world-of-final-fantasy-sprawls-four-soundtrack-discs/) - Most of us assumed that the soundtrack for light-hearted spinoff title World of Final Fantasy would be a relatively modest one. However, Square Enix have gone all-out to ensure that the game's soundtrack is as substantial as the main instalments of the series. They've revealed that the World of Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack, due to be released on November 2, will
- [Square Enix unveils new CDs for Tokyo Game Show lineup](https://vgmonline.net/square-enix-unveils-new-cds-for-tokyo-game-show-lineup/) - Next week, record label Square Enix Music will be exhibiting at the Tokyo Game Show 2016. Just as they have done in the previous ten years, Square Enix will be selling a vast catalogue of CDs at the events, both new and old. On the new front, they'll be releasing the soundtrack for two major smartphone titles.
- [Robyn Miller Interview: A Return to Cyan Worlds](https://vgmonline.net/robynmillerinterview/) - Robyn Miller first made a splash in the gaming world not as a composer, but as a designer. Along with his brother Rand, he co-founded Cyan, Inc., now known as Cyan Worlds; together, the brothers created the world of Myst. While Robyn later left the company to pursue other projects, he recently returned to score for Obduction, the latest game
- [Mark Knight Interview: Back in the Composer's Chair](https://vgmonline.net/markknightinterview/) - Mark Knight is an enduring British pioneer in game music and audio. The self-taught composer brought musical innovations to top series such as Duke Nukem, Warhammer, and Dungeon Keeper throughout the 90s. He subsequently transitioned into the role of audio director at Codemasters, where he brought technical mastery to titles such as the F1 and
- [Ace Attorney -Spirit of Justice- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/gyakutensaiban6/) - Album Title: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10417~8 Release Date: Jul 13, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Capcom likely could have never predicted just how big the Gyakuten Saiban series would end up becoming for them, both at home and abroad as its localized
- [ensemble 3](https://vgmonline.net/ensemble3/) - Album Title: ensemble 3 Record Label: N/A Catalog No.: IRCD-003 Release Date: August 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview ensemble 3 is the third collaborative effort between Noriyuki Iwadare and violinist Reiko Tsuchiya. Released during Comiket 90, it features tunes composed by both artists and cooperatively arranged. How does this work compare to the previous albums?
- [Austin Wintory Interview: A String of Successes](https://vgmonline.net/austinwintoryinterview2/) - Austin Wintory recently made another big splash in the game music world with his latest score to Abzu, but his original iconic work was the score to Journey. Since then, he has landed some fantastic soundtracks, including Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, the latest installment of Ubisoft's franchise. Earlier this year at MAGfest, attendees were able to witness the premiere of Journey
- [FamilyJules7x Interview: From Covers to the Big Leagues](https://vgmonline.net/familyjules7xinterview/) - Julian "Jules" Conroy, better known by his online handle "FamilyJules7x," has established himself as one of the premier cover artists of video game music. A freelance musician and gamer, his flexible approach to arrangements of fan favorite themes has resulted in a popular YouTube channel that has amassed over 200,000 subscribers and continues to grow. Whether it's
- [Undertale Soundtrack on vinyl for limited time](https://vgmonline.net/undertaleostvinyl/) - Undertale has achieved cult status since its release last year, with a strong following of its unique story, gameplay, and original soundtrack - all created by independent developer Toby Fox. The soundtrack has since been published on iTunes through Materia Collective, and is now available for a limited time on iam8bit as a special edition vinyl. The
- [Shohei Tsuchiya Interview: Chronicles of Darius](https://vgmonline.net/shoheitsuchiyainterview/) - ZUNTATA is the in-house sound team and record label of long-running arcade and smartphone game developer Taito. In the last decade, the majority of the music for the company was created by electronic game composers Shohei Tsuchiya and Hirokazu Koshio. While both were born after the release of Taito's first masterpiece, Space Invaders, they've made sure they balance taking Taito's scores in
- [Coven and the Labyrinth of Refrain Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/covenlabyrinth/) - Album Title: Coven and the Labyrinth of Refrain Original Soundtrack Record Label: Nippon Ichi Software Catalog No.: VLJS-00133 Release Date: June 23, 2016 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview The Coven and the Labyrinth of Refrain Original Soundtrack is the latest offering from Tenpei Sato. The game itself, developed by Nippon Ichi Software and known for their
- [Songs from Final Fantasy XV](https://vgmonline.net/songsfromffxv/) - Album Title: Songs from Final Fantasy XV Record Label: Island Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: August 12, 2016 Purchase: Buy from iTunes Overview The involvement of Florence and the Machine in the next numbered installment of the blockbuster video game series, Final Fantasy XV (FFXV), was first revealed when Florence Welch’s soaring voice was featured in
- [ConSoul to perform at Sunnyvale Brooklyn](https://vgmonline.net/consoul/) - The 14-piece brass band ConSoul has been performing at venues for a couple of months now, and has been gaining traction recently with their regular performances at Sunnyvale Brooklyn, a performance venue in New York. ConSoul's upcoming performance is a Pokemon Go-themed concert for fans to come and celebrate the game (Sunnyvale Brooklyn conveniently also
- [G.O.D. -Guitarists on Demand- 111](https://vgmonline.net/god111/) - Album Title: G.O.D. -Guitarists on Demand- 111 Record Label: ViViX Catalog No.: VIVI-0008 Release Date: April 27, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview G.O.D. 111 is the third original album released by ViViX for the Guitarists on Demand group and features a variety of instrumental rock tunes. Although the name is a play on the
- [Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition & Additional Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/oridefinitiveedition/) - Album Title: Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Record Label: N/A Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 11, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Ori and the Blind Forest caught the hearts of its players and listeners when it was released last year. I reviewed the score when it came out, and I was
- [Hirokazu Koshio Interview: Evolution of Space Invaders](https://vgmonline.net/hirokazukoshiointerview/) - ZUNTATA is the in-house sound team and record label of long-running arcade and smartphone game developer Taito. In the last decade, the majority of the music for the company was created by electronic game composers Hirokazu Koshio and Shohei Tsuchiya. While both were born after the release of Taito's first masterpiece, Space Invaders, they've made sure they balance taking Taito's scores
- [Ukiyo no Shishi/Ukiyo no Roushi Background Music Collection](https://vgmonline.net/ukiyo-no-shishiukiyo-no-roushi-background-music-collection/) - Album Title: Ukiyo no Shishi/Ukiyo no Roushi Background Music Collection Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1139 Release Date: April 22, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview The Ukiyo no Shishi/Ukiyo no Roushi Background Music Collection contains the music to Spike Chunsoft's third person action adventure games, one of which was released for the PS3
- [Giveaway Friday: Fossil Echo](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-fossil-echo/) - Giveaway of the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack from indie composer John Robert Matz
- [Yakuza: Karaoke Best Selection](https://vgmonline.net/yakuzakaraokebest/) - Album Title: Yakuza: Karaoke Best Selection (Ryu Uta: Ryu ga Gotoku 5 The Best Songs Selection Record Label: SEGA Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: June 9, 2011 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Yakuza: Karaoke Best Selection (aka. Ryu Uta Ryu ga Gotoku Karaoke Best Selection in Japan) is a bonus disc of music that comes as
- [Civ V composers release two orchestral sci-fi soundtracks](https://vgmonline.net/civ-v-composers-release-two-orchestral-sci-fi-soundtracks/) - Soundtracks release for Ashes of the Singularity and Galactic Civilizations III
- [Album and concerts to celebrate Zelda's 30th](https://vgmonline.net/album-and-concerts-to-celebrate-zeldas-30th/) - On September 28, Colombia Records will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise with a two-disc compilation album. The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Music Collection will feature key tracks from titles across the Zelda series, namely: The Legend of Zelda (1986, FDS) Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987, FDS) The
- [Overwatch Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/overwatch/) - Album Title: Overwatch Soundtrack Record Label: Blizzard Entertainment Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: May 24, 2016 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview Blizzard's most recent major franchise launched earlier this year to massively positive critical reception. The first-person shooter came with a soundtrack for those who bought the collector's edition of the game, primarily composed by Derek Duke,
- [Giveaway Friday: Necropolis](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-necropolis/) - Each week, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday at noon (GMT) to get your hands on each giveaway! Necropolis Original Soundtrack by Jon Everist This
- [65daysofstatic release and stream soundtrack to No Man's Sky](https://vgmonline.net/65daysofstatic-release-and-stream-soundtrack-to-no-mans-sky/) - Soundtrack available digitally, on CD, on vinyl, and on YouTube
- [SuperSweep to release soundtracks for Synchronica and Caligula](https://vgmonline.net/supersweep-to-release-soundtracks-for-synchronica-and-caligula/) - SuperSweep have announced they will release two new soundtracks in coming months. The first is the Synchronica Original Soundtrack, which features the music for a new arcade rhythm game from Bandai Namco. Among the 13 featured artists are VGMO favourites Yuu Miyake, Taku Inoue, and Akitaka Tohyama. It will feature 27 tracks, including original music, classic and Touhou remixes, and a bonus medley
- [Press Play Dundee to showcase game art and music this Saturday](https://vgmonline.net/press-play-dundee-to-showcase-game-art-and-music-this-saturday/) - This Saturday, the Edinburgh Game Symposium will hold PRESS PLAY |> Dundee, a showcase of art installations and musical performances from game developers and composers around the world. The event will run from 1:30pm to 6pm on Saturday 6 August, in the Marryat Hall, Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee. Tickets are available here from 5 GBP apiece. Centrepieces of
- [Hauntingly beautiful score released for indie title Fossil Echo](https://vgmonline.net/hauntingly-beautiful-score-released-for-indie-title-fossil-echo/) - Indie game composer and Materia Collective member John Robert Matz has released his latest soundtrack on Bandcamp and other digital retailers. Capturing a world that is simultaneously haunting, beautiful, and dangerous, the score blends cinematic hybrid soundscapes with breathtaking performances from soloists such as violinist Michaela Nachtigall. The 27-track, 64-minute score can be streamed below and purchased
- [Breath of Fire 6 -Myakudou- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/breathfire6/) - Album Title: Breath of Fire 6 -Myakudou- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10391 Release Date: February 24, 2016 Purchase: Buy from CDJapan Overview The Breath of Fire series has seen a multitude of composers throughout its time. In its latest iteration, Breath of Fire 6, a mobile and web-based game, Tamiya Terashima,
- [Distant Worlds – Music from Final Fantasy: Houston, July 2016](https://vgmonline.net/distantworldshouston/) - I recently attended the Saturday night Distant Worlds concert in Houston - the July 23 (Saturday) evening performance. This was my first time seeing the acclaimed Final Fantasy-themed concert tour, so I didn’t know what to expect short of what I’d heard from their albums. We have reviewed Distant Worlds several times on VGMO over the past
- [Yakuza 5: The Best Songs Selection](https://vgmonline.net/yakuza5selection/) - Album Title: Yakuza 5: The Best Songs Selection (Ryu Uta: Ryu ga Gotoku 5 The Best Songs Selection Record Label: SEGA Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: December 6, 2012 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Yakuza 5: The Best Songs Selection (or Ryu Uta - Ryu ga Gotoku 5: The Best Songs Selection in Japan) is a
- [The Technomancer Original Videogame Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/technomancer/) - Album Title: The Technomancer Original Videogame Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: June 22, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview The Technomancer is a soundtrack of unusual design not only in album structure and song design, but instrument choice. This is not the only album that Olivier Deriviere has written in such a
- [Bullet Girls 1 & 2 Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/bulletgirls/) - Album Title: Bullet Girls 1 & 2 Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1140 Release Date: May 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview The Bullet Girls 1 & 2 Soundtrack released by Supersweep contains the music for the two action shooter games from developer Shade by the same names. Composed by Masanori Hikichi
- [Austin Wintory set to release intricate score to ABZÛ](https://vgmonline.net/austin-wintory-set-to-release-intricate-score-to-abzu/) - New album release coming from the artist behind Journey
- [Three-disc soundtrack coming for The King of Fighters XIV](https://vgmonline.net/three-disc-soundtrack-coming-for-the-king-of-fighters-xiv/) - On August 23, SNK's The King of Fighters XIV will be released worldwide for the PlayStation 4. In common with previous soundtracks in the series, the game is expected to feature a diverse contemporary soundtrack to portray the various characters and events of the game. As yet, the composers have yet to be announced. On September 21,
- [Shinji Hosoe and Kotaro Uchikoshi Interview: Zero Times](https://vgmonline.net/hosoeuchikoshiinterview/) - Shinji Hosoe, as mentioned in our previous interview, is president of his game music production studio, Supersweep. His works range from Namco classics, such as Dragon Spirit, to indie games like Prismatic Solid, as well as the anime series, No Game No Life and the upcoming Taboo Tattoo. In this interview, joined by Kotaro Uchikoshi,
- [Giveaway Friday: Blues and Bullets](https://vgmonline.net/giveawayfridaybluesandbullets/) - Some weeks, we give away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Continue to check the site on Fridays at noon (GMT) for a chance to receive one of our giveaways! Blues and Bullets
- [Yakuza 5 Featured Songs](https://vgmonline.net/yakuza5songs/) - Album Title: Yakuza 5 Featured Songs (Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono featured songs) Record Label: Warner Music Japan Catalog No.: WPDH-10177 Release Date: December 5, 2012 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Yakuza 5 Featured Songs (or Ryu ga Gotoku 5: Yume, Kanaeshi Mono in Japan) is a digital album featuring vocal songs by GOSPELS OF JUDAS
- [Lux-Pain Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/luxpain/) - Album Title: Lux-Pain Original Soundtrack Record Label: Marvelous Entertainment Catalog No.: MJCD-20119 Release Date: April 23, 2008 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview In 2008, Marvelous Entertainment released Lux-Pain to audiences worldwide following an elaborate campaign. While the game was supposed to be a charming low-key visual novel, it ended up being critically-panned for its poor
- [Mega Man Xover Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/megamanxover/) - Album Title: Mega Man Xover Original Soundtrack (Rockman Xover Original Soundtrack) Record Label: Capcom Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: June 10, 2013 Purchase: Download at Official Site Overview Capcom practically abandoned the Mega Man series following the departure of series’ creator Keiji Inafune back in 2010. Just one new game has been released in the last six
- [Mega Man Xover -Capcom Special Selection-](https://vgmonline.net/megamanxoverspecial/) - Album Title: Mega Man Xover -Capcom Special Selection- (Capcom Special Selection: Rockman Xover) Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPDA-10084 Release Date: September 25, 2014 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Capcom practically abandoned the Mega Man series following the departure of series’ creator Keiji Inafune back in 2010. Just one new game has been released in the
- [CHUNITHM Original Soundtrack -Seelisch Tact-](https://vgmonline.net/chunithm/) - Album Title: CHUNITHM Original Soundtrack -Seelisch Tact- (Seelisch Tact Original Soundtrack) Record Label: Wavemaster Catalog No.: WM-0728 Release Date: September 15, 2015 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview CHUNITHM is a rhythm game featuring a soundtrack penned by an all-star cast. SEGA hired multiple big-name game composers to create its soundtrack, including all five of the most
- [Hideki Sakamoto records light-hearted score for Square Enix mobile game](https://vgmonline.net/hideki-sakamoto-records-light-hearted-score-for-square-enix-mobile-game/) - Hideki Sakamoto has announced that his prolific audio production company noisycroak were responsible for the entire sound creation of Square Enix's free-to-play smartphone title Kumapara. He personally composed the light-hearted score for the title. Sakamoto recorded the instrumental tracks with a 22-person ensemble and also produced a theme song that has been released a stand-alone digital single. This is Sakamoto's
- [Giveaway Friday: Anima: Gate of Memories](https://vgmonline.net/animagiveaway/) - Some weeks, we give away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Continue to check the site on Fridays at noon (GMT) for a chance to receive one of our giveaways! Anima : Gate
- [Etrian Odyssey V soundtrack to feature two sound versions](https://vgmonline.net/etrian-odyssey-v-soundtrack-to-feature-two-sound-versions/) - On August 4, Atlus will release the 3DS dungeon crawler Etrian Odyssey V (aka Sekaiju no Meikyuu V: Nagaki Shinwa no Hate) in Japan. As with all other entries in the series, fan favourite Yuzo Koshiro was responsible for the music. The main soundtrack for the game features high-quality instrumental samples and performances. In addition, he wrote an FM sound version
- [Yuji Takenouchi jumps ship to rhythm game developer iNiS](https://vgmonline.net/yuji-takenouchi-jumps-ship-to-rhythm-game-developer-inis/) - We announced two years ago that Dark Souls sound director Yuji Takenouchi left FromSoftware and took up a position at Access Games. We can now confirm that Takenouchi left Access Games last month and became sound director of a new company last week. Takenouchi's new home is iNiS, a long-running rhythm game developer best known for projects such
- [Gravity Rush 2 soundtrack available as a pre-order bonus](https://vgmonline.net/gravity-rush-2-soundtrack-available-as-a-pre-order-bonus/) - Worldwide customers who pre-order Gravity Rush 2 for the PlayStation 4 from the PlayStation Store or through selected retailers will receive a bunch of bonuses. One of them is a downloadable soundtrack featuring nine of the best tracks from the game as selected by the game's director. It has been confirmed that Gravity Rush composer Kohei Tanaka will be returning to
- [Civilization VI to feature an orchestral soundtrack led by Knorr and Tin](https://vgmonline.net/civilization-vi-to-feature-an-orchestral-soundtrack-led-by-knorr-and-tin/) - On October 21, Firaxis and 2K will release the long-awaited strategy title Civilization VI. Inspired by the success of Civilization V's score, the game's soundtrack will feature an original orchestral score principally composed, orchestrated, and mixed by Geoff Knorr (Civilization V, Galactic Civilizations III). He'll be joined by assistant composers Roland Rizzo (XCOM: Enemy Unknown), Griffin Cohen (Civilization: Beyond Earth), and Phill
- [Gigantic soundtrack for Mirror's Edge Catalyst released digitally](https://vgmonline.net/gigantic-soundtrack-for-mirrors-edge-catalyst-released-digitally/) - Electronic Arts released the Mirror's Edge Catalyst Original Soundtrack Score on both iTunes and Amazon MP3 today. Penned by Mirror's Edge returnee Solar Fields (aka Magnus Birgersson), the electronic ambient soundtrack reflects the game's futuristic visuals and environments. Despite feature a modest 32 tracks, the album runs for over five hours. This is because the
- [Jon Everist's Necropolis soundtrack on Bandcamp, coming to vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/jon-everists-necropolis-soundtrack-on-bandcamp-coming-to-vinyl/) - Shadowrun series composer Jon Everist has released the soundtrack for dungeon crawler Necropolis on his Bandcamp. Throughout the 48-minute soundtrack, Everist blends orchestral and electronic timbres to create rich atmospheres and convey potent emotions. The album can be previewed in full here: Necropolis Original Soundtrack by Jon Everist For vinyl fans, the game's soundtrack will additionally be released on a limited
- [Mega Man Battle Network Arrange Best Track](https://vgmonline.net/megamannetworkarr/) - Album Title: Mega Man Battle Network Arrange Best Track (Rockman EXE 15th Arrange Best Track) Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10416 Release Date: June 15, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview In 2016, Capcom’s internal record label commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Mega Man Battle Network series by simultaneously releasing a six-disc box set and
- [Kamil Orman-Janowski Interview: Paths of Composition](https://vgmonline.net/ormanjanowskiinterview/) - Although he started off writing electronic dance music (EDM), Kamil Orman-Janowski has since made his name with his large-scale orchestral scores to the Path of Exile series. Recently, Orman-Janowski was appointed a position as in-house composer for the New Zealand-based Grinding Gear Games. In this email interview, Kamil Orman-Janowski tells us about his experience with Grinding Gear
- [Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 2 -Bra★Bra-](https://vgmonline.net/ffbrass2/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 2 -Bra★Bra- Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10538 Release Date: March 23, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 2 -Bra★Bra- is the second official concert band arrangement album of Nobuo Uematsu’s music from various Final Fantasy entries. The album is once again
- [American Pixels tribute album underway on Kickstarter](https://vgmonline.net/americanpixelskickstarter/) - American Pixels: An American Video Game Tribute Album is a Kickstarter project compiled by Christopher "Mazedude" Getman. The project was launched on July 3, and ends on August 4, giving fans a full month to donate to the project and see it to fruition. American Pixels will pay tribute to classic game composers across the U.S.,
- [Mega Man Battle Network Sound Box](https://vgmonline.net/megamannetworkbox/) - Album Title: Mega Man Battle Network Sound Box (Rockman EXE Sound Box) Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10410/5 Release Date: June 15, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Mega Man Battle Network series takes place in a parallel universe to the Mega Man series in which networking technology advanced over robotics. The gameplay of the series
- [Protect Me Knight -The Princess' Tokimeki Rhapsody- Soundtrack Vol. 2](https://vgmonline.net/protectmeknightvol2/) - Album Title: Protect Me Knight -The Princess' Tokimeki Rhapsody- Soundtrack Vol. 2 Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1126 Release Date: June 18, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CD Japan Overview The Protect Me Knight -The Princess' Tokimeki Rhapsody- Soundtrack Vol. 2, recently released by Supersweep, contains the soundtrack to the first game in the Protect Me Knight series, recently
- [Mega Man Battle Network -Capcom Special Selection-](https://vgmonline.net/megamannetworkselection/) - Album Title: Mega Man Battle Network -Capcom Special Selection- (Capcom Special Selection: Rockman EXE) Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPDA-10085 Release Date: September 25, 2014 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview In the last few years, several Capcom Special Selection packages have been released for popular Capcom series. One of the latest in this product line is dedicated
- [Mega Man Battle Network 5DS / 6 Complete Music Collection](https://vgmonline.net/megamannetwork3/) - Album Title: Mega Man Battle Network 5DS / 6 Complete Music Collection (Rockman EXE 5DS & 6 Complete Music Encyclopedia) Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10136 Release Date: March 30, 2006 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Capcom brought the Mega Man Battle Network series to a fairly disappointing close in 2005 with Mega Man Battle Network
- [Overdrive Hell 21 -Hizumi Heaven Everyone's Songs-](https://vgmonline.net/odh21/) - Album Title: Overdrive Hell 21 -Hizumi Heaven Everyone's Songs- Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0021 Release Date: April 23, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview overdrive hell 21 - Hizumi Heaven Everyone's Songs - is the twenty first iteration in a series of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and Shinji Hosoe. While
- [Mega Man Battle Network 4 / 4.5 / 5 Complete Music Collection](https://vgmonline.net/megamannetwork2/) - Album Title: Mega Man Battle Network 4 / 4.5 / 5 Complete Music Collection (Rockman EXE Game Music Complete Works: Rockman EXE 4 & 4.5 & 5) Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10110/1 Release Date: March 16, 2005 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Within an 18 month period, Capcom released three new games in the Mega
- [scntfc Interview: Musical Frequencies](https://vgmonline.net/scntfc/) - C. Andrew Rorhmann, better known as his musical alias "scntfc," recently composed the popular soundtrack for the indie game Oxenfree, developed and produced by Night School Studio. Music and sound play a central role in the game, which features a band, radio frequencies, and even an augmented reality game that led players to find a physical music box
- [Mega Man Battle Network 1 / 2 / 3 Complete Music Collection](https://vgmonline.net/megamannetwork1/) - Album Title: Mega Man Battle Network 1 / 2 / 3 Complete Music Collection (Rockman EXE Game Music Complete Works: Rockman EXE 1 ~ 3) Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-1069/70 Release Date: December 18, 2002 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview The Mega Man Battle Network series takes place in a parallel universe to the Mega
- [Giveaway Friday: Oxenfree Side Stories EP](https://vgmonline.net/sidestoriesgiveaway/) - Some weeks, we give away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Continue to check the site on Fridays at noon (GMT) for a chance to receive one of our giveaways! Side Stories by
- [Oxenfree Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/oxenfree/) - Album Title: Oxenfree Original Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: January 15, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Oxenfree, the teen-drama-thriller game released early this year, was popular enough upon release to upgrade to cross-platform editions of the game, and positive reviews from fans and critics alike. scntfc's score was also very well-received, meriting a
- [Black Materia 2XLP](https://vgmonline.net/blackmateriavinyl/) - Album Title: Black Materia 2XLP (Regular Edition) Record Label: Yetee Records Catalog No.: 00002 Release Date: April 16, 2016 Purchase: Purchase on Yetee Overview Four years ago, we reviewed Black Materia, a cover album of Final Fantasy VII tracks with an unusual twist – the tracks morphed into rap songs that turned the iconic score
- [Tomohiko Kira Obituary](https://vgmonline.net/tomohikokira/) - News surfaced on July 6th that Tomohiko Kira, lead composer, singer and guitarist of indie band ZABADAK, had suddenly passed away on July 3rd, 2016. He was 56 years old. Kira made his mark on the video game music scene by collaborating with Yasunori Mitsuda on several projects, particularly as Mitsuda's go-to guitarist for many
- [Firewatch Original Score](https://vgmonline.net/firewatch/) - Album Title: Firewatch Original Score Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 9, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Early 2016 saw the release of a game that took many by surprise, Firewatch. It was a humble game that was set in the wilderness of Wyoming shortly after the Yellowstone Fires. This game
- [Marshall Art releases second album](https://vgmonline.net/marshallartgallery/) - Marshall Art, a chiptune-prog rock cover band, celebrated its fifth anniversary by releasing Marshall Art Gallery, an album that looks back at previous covers created by Marshall Art over the years since 2011. Marshall Art consists of Jeff Roberts and Mikhail Ivanov, an international duo that first met up at MAGfest, and has since collaborated on
- [Yakuza 5 Original Soundtrack Vol. 2](https://vgmonline.net/yakuza5vol2/) - Album Title: Yakuza 5 Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 (Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Original Soundtrack Vol. 2) Record Label: SEGA Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: December 19, 2012 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Yakuza 5 Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 (or Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 in Japan) is the
- [Yakuza 5 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1](https://vgmonline.net/yakuza5vol1/) - Album Title: Yakuza 5 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 (Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Original Soundtrack Vol. 1) Record Label: SEGA Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: December 5, 2012 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Yakuza 5 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 (or Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 in Japan) is the
- [Kamil Orman-Janowski composes Path of Exile Expansions](https://vgmonline.net/janowski/) - Grinding Gear Games creates the Path of Exile RPG, a free-to-play game that has added several expansions since its original release in 2013. Path of Exile offers the player an option of where to ally themselves in the post-apocalyptic world of Wraeclast. Kamil Orman-Janowski has been regularly composing music for the expansions since then. Most
- [Puzzle & Dragons Z Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/puzzledragonsz/) - Album Title: Puzzle & Dragons Z Original Soundtrack (Puzzle & Dragons Z Original Soundtrack -itoken limited-) Record Label: Gentle Echo Catalog No.: GECD-0004 Release Date: March 27, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon JP Overview Puzzle & Dragons proved a smash hit, surpassing 50 million downloads and reaching $1 billion in revenue. GungHo decided to push the production quality higher for
- [Puzzle & Dragons Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/puzzledragons/) - Album Title: Puzzle & Dragons Original Soundtrack (Puzzle & Dragons Original Soundtrack -itoken limited-) Record Label: Gentle Echo Catalog No.: GECD-0002 Release Date: April 29, 2013 Purchase: Buy at Amazon JP Overview Puzzle & Dragons is a hit free-to-play game that blends puzzle gameplay with RPG elements. Kenji Ito of the Mana and SaGa series was behind the
- [Hero Must Die Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/heromustdie/) - Album Title: Hero Must Die Original Soundtrack (Yusha Shisu Original Soundtrack -itoken limited-) Record Label: Gentle Echo Catalog No.: GECD-0006 Release Date: April 27, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon JP Overview Hero Must Die (aka Yusha Shishu) was a mobile RPG released back in 2007 just as the mobile gaming industry was starting to take off in Japan. Nine
- [Imperial SaGa Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/imperialsaga/) - Album Title: Imperial SaGa Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10507/8 Release Date: September 16, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Imperial SaGa is a browser game set in the universe of the SaGa series. Series' mainstay Kenji Ito returned to create the original score for the title, having helmed nine of the
- [SaGa: The Orchestral SaGa -Legend of Music-](https://vgmonline.net/sagaorchestra/) - Album Title: The Orchestral SaGa -Legend of Music- Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10542/3 Release Date: March 23, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Orchestral SaGa -Legend of Music- features orchestral performances of music from Square Enix's long-running SaGa series. The music from the title was recorded under series' main composer Kenji Ito across two
- [Uncharted 4 -A Thief's End- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/uncharted4/) - Album Title: Uncharted 4 -A Thief's End- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sony Interactive Entertainment (Digital Edition); La-La Land Records (CD Edition) Catalog No.: N/A; LLLCD 1390 Release Date: May 10, 2016; June 10, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview Naughty Dog and Sony Entertainment has a pretty strong track record with producing a solid soundtrack to
- [Taito digitally releases a trio of soundtracks](https://vgmonline.net/taito-digitally-releases-a-trio-of-soundtracks/) - Zuntata Records, the record label of Taito, has released three new soundtracks on digital music stores. First up is the soundtrack for Arkanoid vs Space Invaders, a crossover title released last year on iOS. As a veteran of both series, Hirokazu 'COSIO' Koshio, a veteran of both series, wrote an experimental minimalist electronic soundtrack for
- [Olivier Deriviere uses experimental instruments for his latest soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/olivier-deriviere-uses-experimental-instruments-for-his-latest-soundtrack/) - Olivier Deriviere is a French composer known for his innovative scoring approaches on titles such as Remember Me, Of Orcs and Men, Freedom Cry, and Alone in the Dark. His latest score, dedicated to Spiders' The Technomancer, is also innovative in its styles and instrumentation. The Technomancer (+BONUS Of Orcs and Men & Bound By Flame) by Olivier Deriviere For
- [Exist Archive -The Other Side of the Sky- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/existarch/) - Album Title: Exist Archive -The Other Side of the Sky- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Spike Chunsoft Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 22, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky is a new RPG developed by tri-Ace and published by Spike Chunsoft. Continuing his long-standing collaboration with tri-Ace
- [Seiken Densetsu -Adventures of Mana- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/seikendensetsuadventures/) - Album Title: Seiken Densetsu -Adventures of Mana- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10544/5 Release Date: March 30, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Square Enix celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Mana franchise this year by remaking the original game of the series, Final Fantasy Adventure (aka Seiken Densetsu), for iOS, Android, and Vita. For the soundtrack, original composer
- [Sarah Schachner gets big break with next Call of Duty title](https://vgmonline.net/sarah-schachner-gets-big-break-with-next-call-of-duty-title/) - Sarah Schachner is a cinematic composer who has contributed to several video games, most notably Assassin's Creed: Unity. However, her next work looks set to be her breakthrough as a solo composer, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. She promises an emotional hybrid score that will diverge from the typical epic orchestral action sound. In a recent interview, she describes the score
- [Final Fantasy -Mobius- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ffmobius/) - Album Title: Mobius -Final Fantasy- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10534/5 Release Date: February 26, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Square Enix Overview Mobius: Final Fantasy was developed with a simple concept in mind: to create a smartphone game of similar scope and quality to a console game. The team largely succeeded, resulting in
- [Hosoe and Yonao tipped to contribute to new retro shmup soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/hosoe-and-yonao-tipped-to-contribute-to-new-retro-shmup-soundtrack/) - Breaking Bytes launched a crowdfunding campaign today to bring the Japanese-inspired retro shmup XYDONIA to life. Inspired by the likes of R-Type, Gradius and Darius, the developer aims to "bring you a game that looks, sounds and feels exactly like one of those classics, but retaining its own identity at the same time." Towards this goal, the game will
- [Shovel Knight is the latest game soundtrack to come to vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/shovel-knight-is-the-latest-game-soundtrack-to-come-to-vinyl/) - It has been announced that the hit chiptune soundtrack to Shovel Knight will be the latest of many game soundtracks to come to vinyl. The Shovel Knight The Definitive Soundtrack has been specially mastered for vinyl, under supervision and with final approval from both composers Jake Kaufman and Manami Matsumae. This edition will include the
- [New soundtracks announced for Street Fighter V, Sengoku Basara](https://vgmonline.net/new-soundtracks-announced-for-street-fighter-v-sengoku-basara/) - Just months after Capcom released the Street Fighter V Original Soundtrack, the company has confirmed that a second volume is in the works. Set for release on September 14, the Street Fighter V Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 features all the music from the game's story mode, A Shadow Falls. The two-disc release will retail for
- [Square Enix announces trio of soundtrack releases, including Final Fantasy titles](https://vgmonline.net/square-enix-announces-trio-of-soundtrack-releases-including-final-fantasy-titles/) - Square Enix have revealed that they will release three new soundtracks over the next few months. First up is the Grimms Note Original Soundtrack on July 27, featuring the soundtrack for a new smartphone fairytale RPG scored by duo Mirai Kodai Gakudan. Also on the mobile front, Square Enix will release the Final Fantasy -Record
- [EDM IS GAME](https://vgmonline.net/edm-is-game/) - Album Title: EDM IS GAME / SATO Record Label: Detune Catalog No.: DTSN-0017 Release Date: June 22, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview EDM IS GAME is the first album by duo SATO, comprising of Nobuyoshi Sano, of DETUNE, and Hiroyoshi Kato, of Noisycroak. As the title of the album suggests, the focus
- [Kageyama, Shimomura record orchestral soundtrack for smartphone RPG](https://vgmonline.net/kageyama-shimomura-record-orchestral-soundtrack-for-smartphone-rpg/) - Pokémon's Shota Kageyama and Kingdom Hearts' Yoko Shimomura have teamed up to create the soundtrack for new smartphone RPG Kurokishi to Shiro no Maou (roughly translated as Black Knight and White Devil). Pulling out all the stops for the title, they recorded the game's soundtrack with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at Rudolfinum, Dvorak Hall. A behind-the-scenes look at
- [New vinyl to commemorate OutRun's 30th Anniversary](https://vgmonline.net/new-vinyl-to-commemorate-outruns-30th-anniversary/) - Next month, Data Discs will release a vinyl record dedicated to SEGA's OutRun. First released on arcades in 1986, the soundtrack for the original arcade version of the game was noted for its full-length tracks, high-quality implementation, and cool jazz fusion style. The soundtrack has been ported and adapted for numerous other platforms over the past three
- [Further details emerge about Mankind Divided's soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/further-details-emerge-about-mankind-divideds-soundtrack/) - On August 23, Square Enix will release Deus Ex: Mankind Divided for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Michael McCann, who produced the critically acclaimed electronic score for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, will be returning as a composer for the game. Joining him is Sascha Dikiciyan, the artist behind game scores such as Borderlands, Tron: Evolution, and Space
- [All-star soundtrack for Mighty No. 9 coming next month](https://vgmonline.net/all-star-soundtrack-for-mighty-no-9-coming-next-month/) - Mighty No. 9 turned out to be a major critical flop, but there's still hope for its soundtrack created by a collection of veterans from the Mega Man series. It's been announced that the Mighty No. 9 Original Soundtrack will be released by Inti Creates on July 5. The title's lead composer is Manami Matsumae,
- [Sonic Runners soundtrack receiving physical release](https://vgmonline.net/sonic-runners-soundtrack-receiving-physical-release/) - SEGA announced at the Tokyo Joypolis festival that a physical soundtrack release for the smartphone endless runner title Sonic Runners. Priced at 1500 JPY, the Sonic Runners Complete Soundtrack will be released by Wavemaster Entertainment on September 14. Composed by veteran Sonic sound director Tomoya Ohtani, the music exhibits an upbeat pop flavour. In our recent interview with him, he
- [Akira Yamaoka headlines BitSummit 4th lineup](https://vgmonline.net/akira-yamaoka-headlines-bitsummit-4th-lineup/) - Between July 9 and 10, the indie game festival BitSummit 4th will be hosted at Kyoto's Miyako Messe. The event will showcase game music through live performances by chiptune favourite Professor Sakamoto and electronic indie musician I Am Robot and Proud. Best of all, Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka promises to "rock the halls of
- [Giveaway Friday: scntfc's ghostly Oxenfree](https://vgmonline.net/giveawayfridayoxenfree/) - Some weeks, we give away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Continue to check the site on Fridays at noon (GMT) for a chance to receive one of our giveaways! Oxenfree by scntfc
- [Tekken 7 Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/tekken7/) - Album Title: Tekken 7 Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1136 Release Date: May 21, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Tekken 7 is the latest mainline game in the popular fighting franchise. Originally released in arcades on March 18th, and to be brought to consoles in early 2017, the soundtrack continues the recent trend
- [Stemage Interview: MAGfriends and MAGculture](https://vgmonline.net/stemage-interview-magfriends-and-magculture/) - Grant "Stemage" Henry has made a name for himself through a blend of original music and creative covers. His band Metroid Metal has performed at game music venues internationally, from PAX East to Vconcert in Mexico City. On his own, Henry writes music and performs as "Stemage," earning himself a name as not only a
- [Materia Collective Announces Sonic Album](https://vgmonline.net/materiacollectivemobius/) - Materia Collective has announced the upcoming release of MOBIUS: Sonic the Hedgehog Remixed, their fourth arrange album since MATERIA was released last summer. The album pays homage to music from the classic game series, which has spanned across platformers, action/adventure games, and even sports editions. MOBIUS has been in the works since the beginning of
- [Neal Acree Interview: Onwards and upwards](https://vgmonline.net/nealacreeinterview2/) - Neal Acree has made a name for himself with his Blizzard scores, starting with his opening cinematic tracks to The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King. Since then, his involvement with Blizzard has only gone up, from contributing to more WoW expansion scores to the recent Overwatch, which has been immensely popular since
- [Podcast Episode 5: The Music of Dragon Quest I-IV](https://vgmonline.net/podcastep5/) - Episode 5: The Music of Dragon Quest I-IV features Simon Elchlepp, Oliver Jia, and Joe Hammond as they talk about the music of Dragon Quest. This episode delves into discussions of the compositions from the first title to the fourth while exploring the different arrangements of the themes, all composed by Koichi Sugiyama. Email us at podcast@vgmonline.net or tweet
- [RE:Play Expo creates game music venue for Houston](https://vgmonline.net/replayexpo/) - On July 2, RE:Play will host its second event that celebrates game music and gaming culture in Houston, Texas. The event will feature live music from a range of cover bands and chiptune-inspired artists like Danimal Cannon, Bit Shifter, and Dual Core. Additionally, several companies including Bravewave and Supergiant Games have sent in items for
- [Composers revealed for Horizon Zero Dawn](https://vgmonline.net/demanhorizonzerodawn/) - Guerrilla Games, best known for their Killzone series, first premiered their upcoming game Horizon Zero Dawn last year at E3, along with their announcement of some of its composers, Joris de Man and The Flight. This year, we saw some gameplay footage from Sony’s E3 panel that featured some of the music in context, building the
- [Bear McCreary announced as God of War composer](https://vgmonline.net/mccrearygodofwar/) - The latest installment of the hack-and-slash series God of War was presented at E3 this year during the Sony press conference. Sony made a splash by bringing in a live orchestra to perform as each game was introduced with a live orchestra. For the God of War segment, which featured a trailer and gameplay (setting
- [Grant Kirkhope Interview: Reflecting and Looking Ahead](https://vgmonline.net/grantkirkhopeinterview4/) - Grant Kirkhope has been praised for his iconic work on a wide variety of games, from Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, the Perfect Dark series, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. A 2015 Kickstarter project, which campaigned for a game that brought back the original creators of games like Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country, forcefully attested to Kirkhope's
- [Street Fighter V Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/streetfighter5/) - Album Title: Street Fighter V Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer (JP Edition); Sumthing Else (US Edition) Catalog No.: CPCA-10396; SE-3167-2 Release Date: March 9, 2016; June 28, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan | Buy at Sumthing.com Overview Over the years, the Street Fighter series has seen a variety of music styles and a plethora of different composers. Street Fighter V
- [Sonic compilation album to feature music and videos across series' history](https://vgmonline.net/sonic-compilation-album-to-feature-music-and-videos-across-series-history/) - On June 22, Sega's record label Wavemaster Entertainment will commemorate the musical history of the Sonic series with the Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Selection. The set will feature music from across the series' history, spanning the classic Genesis games to the 3D adventure titles to the latest racing titles. Retailing for 4320 JPY, the
- [Twilight Princess finally receiving a full soundtrack release](https://vgmonline.net/twilight-princess-finally-receiving-a-full-soundtrack-release/) - Ten years after the game's original release, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will finally be receiving a fully-fledged soundtrack release on July 27. The Legend of Zelda -Twilight Princess HD- Original Soundtrack will feature the majority of the score from the game composed by Toru Minegishi and Asuka Hayazaki. It will use the remastered sound source from the Wii U port
- [Tadayoshi Makino Interview: Sounds of the Dragon](https://vgmonline.net/tadayoshimakinointerview/) - Tadayoshi Makino doesn't shy away from huge things. Having made his start as the audio director of several Gundam and Dragon Ball titles, he went on to lead music production for Capcom's gigantic franchises Monster Hunter, Dungeons and Dragons, and Dragon's Dogma. In this revealing interview, Makino discusses his career and works to date. He places particular
- [1979 Revolution: Black Friday Original Video Game Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/1979revolution/) - Album Title: 1979 Revolution: Black Friday Original Video Game Soundtrack Record Label: Lakeshore Records Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: May 13, 2016 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Nima Fakhrara's score to 1979 Revolution: Black Friday was released on iTunes along with the game's release on Windows and OS X. The game, which generated enough controversy
- [Alienation Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/alienation/) - Album Title: Alienation Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sony Computer Entertainment Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 26, 2016 Purchase: Available at the PlayStation Store Overview The Alienation Original Soundtrack, which released alongside the game of the same name, is the latest effort by Ari Pulkinnen and continues his relationship with Housemarque, who have built quite a
- [Revelation Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/revelation/) - Album Title: Revelation Original Soundtrack Record Label: Varese Sarabande Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 29, 2016 Purchase: Purchase on iTunes Overview One of the first game soundtracks to published and released by the traditionally film-oriented Varèse Sarabande, Revelation Online is Neal Acree's most recent MMO score. Revelation, a game by NetEase, is an online
- [Ryan Richko Interview: Going the Extra Mile](https://vgmonline.net/ryanrichkointerview/) - Ryan Richko is a composer making strides in the indie game and film sectors. Best known for his award-winning soundtrack to the tactical RPG Telepath Tactics, he has also scored several short films, casual games, and upcoming titles. In this interview, Richko discusses his background, principles, and career highlights. Along the way, he discusses his inspirations
- [Takeshi Furukawa announced as composer for The Last Guardian](https://vgmonline.net/furukawalastguardian/) - Japanese-American composer Takeshi Furukawa has been officially announced as the composer for the upcoming The Last Guardian, a game teased with a trailer at E3 2015. According to an exclusive video report from IGN, The Last Guardian director Fumito Ueda held a contest to determine the new composer in which the contestants were asked to
- [I Am Setsuna Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/iamsetsuna/) - Album Title: I Am Setsuna Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10539 Release Date: March 23, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Developed by Tokyo Factory, a new studio under Square Enix, I am Setsuna draws its inspiration from the “golden era” of JRPGs, the 90s. Its battle system is heavily drawn from Chrono
- [Yakuza 4 Original Soundtrack Vol. 2](https://vgmonline.net/yakuza4vol2/) - Album Title: Yakuza 4 Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 (Ryu ga Gotoku 4 Densetsu wo Tsugumono Original Soundtrack Vol. 2) Record Label: SEGA Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 24, 2010 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Yakuza 4 Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 (or Ryu ga Gotoku 4 Densetsu wo Tsugumono Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 in Japan) is the second
- [Yakuza 4 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1](https://vgmonline.net/yakuza4vol1/) - Album Title: Yakuza 4 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 (Ryu ga Gotoku 4 Densetsu wo Tsugumono Original Soundtrack Vol. 1) Record Label: SEGA Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 24, 2010 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Yakuza 4 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 (or Ryu ga Gotoku 4 Densetsu wo Tsugumono Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 in Japan) is
- [Monster Hunter Explore Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/mhexplore/) - Album Title: Monster Hunter Explore Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10398 Release Date: March 16, 2016 Purchase: Buy from CDJapan Overview The Monster Hunter Explore Original Soundtrack is the official soundtrack release for Capcom’s mobile title of the same name. Featuring compositions from a variety of Capcom employees, both current and former,
- [Nima Fakhrara Interview: Incorporating Persian Authenticity](https://vgmonline.net/nimafakhrarainterview/) - Nima Fakhrara is a film composer with an Iranian upbringing that has heavily influenced his work. One of his most recent films was The Girl in the Photographs, the last film produced by the late Wes Craven. In his works, Fakhrara incorporates a wide variety of international instruments to produce distinct sounds and unique orchestras
- [Offworld Trading Company Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/offworldtradingcompany/) - Album Title: Offworld Trading Company Record Label: Tin Works Publishing / Gumroad Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 28, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Gumroad Overview The name "Christopher Tin" is often synonymous with "Baba Yetu," the iconic Civilization IV track that made game music history by being the first track from a video game to
- [Memory Match and Catch Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/memorymatchandcatch/) - Album Title: Memory Match and Catch Original Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 21, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Memory Match and Catch Original Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the puzzle mobile game, scored primarily by Ryan Richko with additional tracks by Joona Latti. The compositions are quite melodic, with a
- [Kole Hicks releases ambient acoustic soundtrack for Kenshi](https://vgmonline.net/kole-hicks-releases-ambient-acoustic-soundtrack-for-kenshi/) - Aspiring indie composer Kole Hicks has released his latest soundtrack, Kenshi. The soundtrack features instrumental performances to capture Kenshi's wilderness, including strings, exotic winds, accordion, koto, and fretless bass. Kole notes the following about the album release below: Kenshi Original Soundtrack by Kole Audio Solutions "The music system in Kenshi has been designed in such
- [New compilation to feature music from classic Contra titles](https://vgmonline.net/new-compilation-to-feature-music-from-classic-contra-titles/) - EGG Music Records announced today that they are publishing Contra Chronicle Vol. 2 -The Beginning of Legends-. The three-disc, 157-track set will feature the soundtrack for the classic arcade and console versions of the Contra series. EGG Music have carefully recorded and mastered the music to maintain the authenticity of the original sound source. Disc
- [Uncharted 4 soundtrack out digitally, coming to CD and LP](https://vgmonline.net/uncharted-4-soundtrack-out-digitally-coming-to-cd-and-lp/) - Last week, Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment released Uncharted 4: A Thief's End to rave reviews for the PlayStation 4. For the title, film composer Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War, Big Hero 6) controversially replaced series' veteran Greg Edmonson for the title. He was helped by assistant composers Alex Belcher and Jason Soudah.
- [Weifan Chang announced to score Detention](https://vgmonline.net/weifandetention/) - Weifan Chang, a Taiwanese composer musically influenced by a blend of Hollywood films and Japanese games, has been announced as the composer to Red Candle Game's Detention, a survival horror set in 1960s Taiwan. Detention, which takes place under martial law, will be a point-and-click game that guides the main character through an old, haunted
- [Pixel Mixers releases Clockwork: A Chrono Trigger & Cross Tribute Album](https://vgmonline.net/clockwork/) - Pixel Mixers, a group of game soundtrack cover musicians, has come together under the direction of Julien Rosir ("Hashel05") to create "Clockwork," a tribute album dedicated to celebrating the music of the Chrono series. The Pixel Mixers community stems from the contributors and users of the Video Game Remixes subreddit, which has organized itself under
- [Prune Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/prune/) - Album Title: Prune Original Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: July 23, 2015 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Prune Original Soundtrack is the score to the award-winning iOS game, scored by Kyle Preston. It is a largely ambient effort with a few key melodic figures here and there, helped by the inclusion of
- [1979 Revolution: Black Friday Original Soundtrack release date announced](https://vgmonline.net/1979releasedate/) - 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, a game about a photojournalist who finds himself swept up in the historic Islamic revolution of 1979, paints a vivid picture of the potentially devastating effects of warfare. Lakeshore Records will release the original soundtrack to the game on May 13, including the original score by composer Nima Fakhrara, who used
- [Join our Patreon for a special composer Q&A opportunity](https://vgmonline.net/patreonopportunity/) - Josh Whelchel, versatile composer and producer of indie games, is currently making a video series on his progress writing the music for the Kickstarter game Masquerada, which recently surpassed its goal of $64,000. For patrons of our site, Josh is going to make one of his videos a special Q&A edition with questions submitted by…Patreon
- [Soul Sacrifice Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/soulsacrifice/) - Album Title: Soul Sacrifice Original Soundtrack Record Label: TEAM Entertainment Catalog No.: KDSD-00619 Release Date: March 13, 2013 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Soul Sacrifice Original Soundtrack is the score to the PSVita game, composed by Yasunori Mitsuda and Wataru Hokoyama. The score is dark and brooding, fitting for the intense visuals and atmosphere of the
- [Petri Alanko Interview: One Score's Evolution](https://vgmonline.net/petrialankointerview2/) - Finnish composer Petri Alanko was highly successful with his first game score, Alan Wake. Its dark and rich hybrid music captivated listeners, and he received positive feedback as a result. More recently, his music to Quantum Break has been met with even more success, including from our own reviewers. In this email interview, Petri Alanko
- [Tekken Revolution Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/tekkenrevolution/) - Album Title: Tekken Revolution Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1135 Release Date: March 30, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Tekken Revolution Soundtrack accompanies the free-to-play Playstation 3 downloadable game of the same name. Lead composer for the title, Taku Inoue, is joined by Namco composers, both past and present, including Rio Hamamoto, Shinji Hosoe, Hiroyuki Kawada,
- [Podcast Episode 4: Women in Game Music](https://vgmonline.net/podcastep4/) - Episode 4: Women in Game Music features Emily, K.T., and Bonnie Bogovich, our first guest speaker! Bonnie Bogovich is the audio lead at Schell Games, where she works creating and implementing a variety of soundscapes and musical experiences for entertainment-based and educational products, video games, interactive experiences, and theme park attractions. She is also the co-founder
- [Guardians of Graxia Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/guardiansgraxia/) - Album Title: Guardians of Graxia Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: SE-3165-2 Release Date: January 7, 2016 Purchase: Download at Amazon MP3 Overview Guardians of Graxia is a digital card/board game in which players guide armies into battle using four Guardians. As with all of developer Petroglyph Games' titles, Command & Conquer's Frank Klepacki handled
- [Eimear Noone Interview: iDIG festivities](https://vgmonline.net/eimearnooneinterview/) - This weekend, iDIG is bringing game music to Ireland, with a series of concerts, panels, and workshops for aspiring musicians and game audio enthusiasts. Eimear Noone, original conductor of the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses orchestral tour and one of the composers on the recent World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor is one
- [Grammy winner Christopher Tin releases game soundtrack album](https://vgmonline.net/grammy-winner-christopher-tin-releases-game-soundtrack-album/) - Christopher Tin, the world music artist behind Civilization IV's Grammy-winning main theme, has released his first soundtrack album. It is dedicated to Offworld Trading Company, a new real-time strategy game by his long-time friend and collaborator Soren Johnson. Tin describes the game's music in the following: "The game takes place on Mars, so this one is very different
- [Revelation soundtrack featurette released exclusively on VGMO](https://vgmonline.net/revelationvisualsoundtrack/) - Varese Sarabande, the well-established publishing company for film scores, recently published one of their first game soundtracks: the score to Revelation, composed by Neal Acree. As with several of their most recent scores, Varese Sarabande created a visual soundtrack to accompany the main theme of the game, which we are excited to premiere right here
- [Giveaway Friday: A Short But Sweet Indie Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-a-short-but-sweet-indie-soundtrack/) - Each week, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday at noon (GMT) to get your hands on each giveaway! Memory Match And Catch by Ryan Richko
- [Mytheon Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/mytheon/) - Album Title: Mytheon Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: SE-3164-2 Release Date: January 7, 2016 Purchase: Download at Amazon MP3 Overview Of all Frank Klepacki's scores, Star Wars included, Mytheon is the one that least resembles his hallmark scoring approaches. There isn't a single electric guitar, electronic beat, or funky lick in the entirety
- [Kingdom Hearts World Tour Announced for 2017](https://vgmonline.net/kingdomheartsworldtour/) - Square Enix has announced that the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra will begin a world tour premiering in Tokyo on March 10, 2017. The premiere, Kingdom Hearts Concert - First Breath -, will be a Japan exclusive, but -World Tour- will tour internationally, in major cities from Paris to London to Los Angeles. From the Kingdom Hearts
- [Ori and the Blind Forest score to be released on vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/orivinyl/) - On April 29th at 9 a.m. PDT, Gareth Coker's award-winning score to Ori and the Blind Forest will be released on vinyl on iam8bit. While this is only the most recent game score to be released in the growing slew of game music on vinyl, purchasers of the Ori album will have the unique option of choosing between a limited
- [Battle Battalions Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/battlebattalions/) - Album Title: Battle Battalions Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: SE-3163-2 Release Date: January 6, 2016 Purchase: Download at Amazon MP3 Overview Battle Battalions is a low-budget military real-time strategy title developed by Petroglyph Games. As with all of their projects, Command & Conquer's Frank Klepacki served as the audio director and
- [Triforce Quartet Interview: Hey! Listen!](https://vgmonline.net/triforcequartetinterview/) - The Triforce Quartet is a unique ensemble that plays with the boundary between classical music and game scores. The four classically trained musicians got together in 2007 to perform a Legend of Zelda medley, and since then have grown into an ensemble that tours to perform at conventions and festivals like PAX Prime, PAX East, MAGfest, iDIG,
- [Grey Goo Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/greygoo/) - Album Title: Grey Goo Original Soundtrack Record Label: Petroglyph Games Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 1, 2016 Purchase: Download at Steam Overview Grey Goo took Petroglyph's real-time strategy format into a new deep space setting. Once again, Frank Klepacki returned to create the game's score and created most of the score by blending together orchestral
- [Tadayoshi Makino establishes music production company SpinSolfa](https://vgmonline.net/tadayoshi-makino-establishes-music-production-company-spinsolfa/) - We revealed last week that Tadayoshi Makino, music director and lead composer for the Dragon's Dogma and Monster Hunter franchises, had left Capcom to pursue a freelance career. To pursue new career opportunities, the composer has established the music production company SpinSolfa. The company offers a wide variety of services, including scoring, orchestration, surround mixing, and
- [Grant Kirkhope pens music for Ghostbusters video game](https://vgmonline.net/grant-kirkhope-pens-music-for-ghostbusters-video-game/) - Grant Kirkhope revealed on his Facebook today that he penned the music for the newly-announced Ghostbusters video game. While the first trailers for the game look underwhelming, at least it should have an enjoyable score. Developed by Activision, the game will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on July 12, the same week
- [The Last Ninja cover album in last day of crowdfunding campaign](https://vgmonline.net/the-last-ninja-cover-album-in-last-day-of-crowdfunding-campaign/) - Norwegian metal band FastLoaders are seeking funding to produce the tribute album Ninja Musicology. The album will feature rock remakes of all music from the Commodore 64's The Last Ninja trilogy. The arrangements, written by Jarle H. Olsen, Bjarte K. Helland and Kjetil Nossum, will be performed on guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. They'll be packaged together in a
- [Arkadiusz Reikowski announced as composer for HUSK](https://vgmonline.net/huskannouncement/) - Polish composer Arkadiusz Reikowski, who recently composed the scores to Kholat and Layers of Fear, has been announced to score an upcoming horror survival game HUSK by UndeadScout and IMGN.PRO. Although details about the game are still being kept under wraps, the plot and setting will feature influences of Alan Wake and Silent Hill, as
- [Varèse Sarabande to release Revelation Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/revelationrelease/) - Neal Acree's score to Revelation Online ("TianYu"), the Chinese fantasy MMO by NetEase, is finally seeing a separate release from Varèse Sarabande. Neal Acree, best known for his work on games like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo III, brought a heavy Chinese sound into this score to reflect the mythology of the game, written
- [FM Tone Generator / Music of](https://vgmonline.net/fmgenerator/) - Album Title: Music of FM Tone Generator Record Label: hosplug Catalog No.: HSPL-008 Release Date: January 20, 2016 Purchase: Buy at iTunes Overview Earlier this year, Soshi Hosoi released an original album titled Music of FM Tone Generator, featuring music that was written for an imaginary shoot 'em up game. Given its nature, it is a very
- [End of Nations Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/endofnations/) - Album Title: End of Nations Original Soundtrack Record Label: Sumthing Else Music Works Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: November 13, 2012 Purchase: Download at iTunes Overview The extremely troubled development of End of Nations came to end in 2012 as the MOBA was put on indefinite hold. At the time of the game's effective cancellation, Frank Klepacki
- [OverClocked Remix releases second part of Final Fantasy V tribute](https://vgmonline.net/ocrwater/) - OverClocked Remix has released their 57th installment in their series of game music cover and tribute albums. The Fabled Warriors is a five-part series of albums paying tribute to the soundtrack of Final Fantasy V, which began in 2010 with the album WIND. After a six-year wait, WATER has finally been released with nine new arrangements
- [Okami Arrangement Collection Vol. 4 -Healing-](https://vgmonline.net/okamiarrvol4/) - Album Title: Okami Arrangement Collection Vol. 4 -Healing- (Okami Henkyokushuu Vol. 4 -Healing-) Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10390 Release Date: December 16, 2015 Purchase: Buy from CDJapan Overview In 2015, Capcom was been very active in releasing a series of arrange albums dedicated to the original Okami soundtrack. The first volume, released in January, featured
- [Pioneering voice producer Jory Prum passes away](https://vgmonline.net/pioneering-voice-producer-jory-prum-passes-away/) - Game audio pioneer Jory Prum tragically passed away on Friday aged 41. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers in game dialogue production, he was behind the award-winning voice production of titles including The Walking Dead. It was reported last month that Prum had sustained serious injuries from a motorcycle accident in California. Unfortunately, he did not recover and
- [Final Symphony finally coming to the States](https://vgmonline.net/final-symphony-finally-coming-to-the-states/) - It was announced this week that the hugely successful video game concert Final Symphony will finally be coming to the United States. Written in the style of a classical symphony, the concert features full-length movements dedicated to the video games Final Fantasy VI, VII and X, with exclusive arrangements penned by Masashi Hamauzu, Jonne Valtonen and Roger Wanamo.
- [8-Bit Armies Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/8bitarmies/) - Album Title: 8-Bit Armies Original Soundtrack Record Label: Petroglyph Games Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 22, 2016 Purchase: Download at Steam Overview Following the untimely closure of Westwood Studios, the developers of Command & Command series regrouped to form Petroglyph Games in 2003. In the years since, the company have released numerous real-time strategy
- [Quantum Break Original Game Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/quantumbreak/) - Album Title: Quantum Break Original Game Soundtrack Record Label: Microsoft Studios Music Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: April 5, 2016 Purchase: Download at Amazon MP3 Overview Between Hitman, The Division, and XCOM 2, cyberpunk soundtracks have been all rage so far in 2016. However, the easily the most interesting of the bunch is Quantum Break. After penning critically-acclaimed soundtrack
- [Nobuyoshi Sano and Hiroyoshi Kato to team up for new EDM album](https://vgmonline.net/nobuyoshi-sano-and-hiroyoshi-kato-to-team-up-for-new-edm-album/) - On June 22, DETUNE will release the collaboration album EDM IS GAME. It features electronic dance music tracks penned by the unit SATO, comprising Ridge Racer's Nobuyoshi Sato (as sanodg) and Dance Dance Revolution's Hiroyoshi Kato (as KATO). The eight songs featured on the album can be previewed above. Four were featured in Taito's rhythm
- [Protect Me Knight soundtrack to finally be released](https://vgmonline.net/protect-me-knight-soundtrack-to-finally-be-released/) - On June 18, Sweep Record will release the Protect Me Knight 2 -The Princess's Tokimeki Rhapsody- Soundtrack Vol. 2. The two-disc set will feature a tonne of content that looks set to essentially supersede that of the first volume. The soundtrack will feature the original sound of Protect Me Knight 2, composed by 8-bit icons
- [Frank Klepacki chip-rock soundtrack released with 8-Bit Armies](https://vgmonline.net/frank-klepackis-chip-rock-soundtrack-released-with-8-bit-armies/) - Petroglyph Games released their latest real-time strategy title on Steam yesterday, the fast-paced, retro-styled 8-Bit Armies. Command & Conquer legend Frank Klepacki reunited with Petroglyph once more to pen its soundtrack. For the title, he presents a unique twist on his signature rock style by incorporating chiptune elements reflecting the game's visual aesthetic. Those who
- [VGMO's 3800+ album reviews now converted, browsable and searchable](https://vgmonline.net/vgmos-3800-album-reviews-now-converted-browsable-and-searchable/) - Over the years, over 3,800 album and concert reviews have been published on VGMO: Video Game Music Online and its predecessor. However, most of the historical reviews could only be browsed through hardcoded archives imported from the old site due to the magnitude of the task of converting such a huge number of articles. Thanks
- [Final Fantasy -Dissidia Arcade Edition- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/ffdissidiaarcade/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy -Dissidia Arcade Edition- Original Soundtrack (Dissidia Final Fantasy -Arcade- Original Soundtrack) Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10551/2 Release Date: April 27, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview In late 2015, Square Enix brought their crossover fighting series Dissidia: Final Fantasy to Japanese arcades with a whole-new title. As with past entries in the series, the
- [Josh Whelchel previews soundtrack for crowdfunded game project](https://vgmonline.net/josh-whelchel-previews-soundtrack-for-crowdfunded-game-project/) - Josh Whelchel is a versatile indie composer and record producer known for his work on titles such as The Spirit Engine, GunGirl, and Ravenmark. His latest game project is Masquerada: Songs and Shadows, an RPG set in a Venetian-inspired city where songs take a central role in life: "In the turmoil-ridden Citte della Ombre, religion
- [Telepath Tactics composer releases new indie soundtracks](https://vgmonline.net/telepath-tactics-composer-releases-new-indie-soundtracks/) - Memory Match And Catch by Ryan Richko Ryan Richko, composer of the well-received Telepath Tactics soundtrack, has released three new soundtracks on his Bandcamp. They include the lively 10-minute score for the recently-released smartphone puzzle game Memory Match and Catch, as well as the soundtracks to the indie films Stranded and Slate. The film soundtracks
- [Ace Attorney 6 soundtrack release dated for July](https://vgmonline.net/ace-attorney-6-soundtrack-release-dated-for-july/) - On June 9, Capcom will release the sixth main title for the Ace Attorney series in Japan for 3DS, with a worldwide release anticipated later in the year. Noriyuki Iwadare penned his fifth Ace Attorney soundtrack for the title, having previous scored the third, fifth, and the two Miles Edgeworth spinoffs for the series. A month later,
- [Bayonetta 2 team return to score Star Fox Zero](https://vgmonline.net/bayonetta-2-team-return-to-score-star-fox-zero/) - The long-awaited Star Fox Zero was released worldwide yesterday for the Wii U to mixed reviews. The title featured a rich orchestral score nostalgic of previous titles in the classic rail shooter series. The game's credits reveal that the title was scored primarily by the internal sound team of developer PlatinumGames in conjunction with several contractors. The
- [John Kaefer Interview: Breaking Instrumental Barriers](https://vgmonline.net/johnkaeferinterview/) - A classically trained composer previously known for his work on the Crackle show Sequestered, John Kaefer recently composed the music for the Quantum Break live-action series that accompanied the game of the same name. Although Kaefer often has minimalist vibes infusing his work, he incorporated a large variety of electronic and unusual acoustic techniques for Quantum
- [Overdrive Hell 20 -Hizumi Heaven Nippon Distortion Story-](https://vgmonline.net/overdrive-hell-20-hizumi-heaven-nippon-distortion-story/) - Album Title: Overdrive Hell 20 -Hizumi Heaven Nippon Distortion Story- Record Label: Troubadour Record Catalog No.: HZMT-0020 Release Date: December 31, 2015 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview overdrive hell 20 - Hizumi Heaven Nippon Distortion Story - is the twentieth iteration in a series of hardcore and experimental electronic EPs featuring Ayako Saso and Shinji
- [Nanosweep 21](https://vgmonline.net/nanosweep21/) - Album Title: Nanosweep 21 Record Label: Nanosounds, Supersweep Catalog No.: NS-021 Release Date: December 31, 2015 Purchase: Buy at Sweep Record Overview NanoSweep is an ongoing series of original music that was initiated in 2004 by various members of NanoSounds and SuperSweep. It usually features members from each of these companies and occasionally a
- [Motoi Sakuraba is back for a new Valkyrie Profile title](https://vgmonline.net/motoi-sakuraba-is-back-for-a-new-valkyrie-profile-title/) - Square Enix revealed earlier this week that they will soon release a brand new title in the Valkyrie Profile series. Entitled Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin, the title will tell a story that precedes even the original PlayStation game. As with all previous titles in the long-running RPG series, Motoi Sakuraba will be back to helm
- [The Banner Saga 2 soundtrack released digitally, coming to vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/the-banner-saga-2-soundtrack-released-digitally-coming-to-vinyl/) - Austin Wintory (Journey, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate) released the official soundtrack for The Banner Saga 2 on Bandcamp today. As with the game itself, the soundtrack takes listeners on an epic Viking-inspired adventure. The Banner Saga 2 by Austin Wintory "The Banner Saga is one of my favorite things to have ever been part of, but
- [Dragon's Dogma, Monster Hunter lead composer departs Capcom](https://vgmonline.net/lead-composer-of-dragons-dogma-monster-hunter-franchise-departs-capcom/) - Tadayoshi Makino has confirmed that he departed Capcom last week following close to ten years at the company. Emerging as one of the lead composers of the company, Makino served as the lead composer of the orchestral Dragon's Dogma scores, contributed extensively to the Monster Hunter series, and served as the leader and guitarist of
- [V.D. -Vanishment Day- Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/vanishmentday/) - Album Title: V.D. -Vanishment Day- Soundtrack Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1134 Release Date: February 29, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The V.D. -Vanishment Day- Soundtrack accompanies a web-based/mobile game. While I don't know too much information about the game itself, it does feature the music of Yoko Shimomura. How does this short album,
- [Omega Labyrinth Song Collection](https://vgmonline.net/omegalabyrinth/) - Album Title: Omega Labyrinth Song Collection ♪ Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1138 Release Date: February 29, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Omega Labyrinth Song Collection ♪ is a comprehensive collection of music from a "unique" dungeon crawler for the Vita. It features the game's background music, composed by Daisuke Nakashima. There are also a
- [Phantasm](https://vgmonline.net/phantasm/) - Album Title: Phantasm Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 30, 2015 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Phantasm is the first original album by composer Junya Nakano, released some years after leaving video game music scene. Here Nakano assembles the few tracks released singly prior to the album and fills things out with a
- [BloodMasque Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/bloodmasque/) - Album Title: BloodMasque Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-50054 Release Date: December 4, 2013 Purchase: Download at iTunes Overview BloodMasque was a smartphone action RPG featuring vampire hunters in a nineteenth century Paris. The game received a lot more international press than Square Enix's other smartphone games, but was taken down from app stores a
- [XCOM 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/xcom2/) - Album Title: XCOM 2 Original Soundtrack Record Label: 2K Games Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 5, 2016 Purchase: Download at Amazon MP3 Overview When it was announced that Tim Wynn was taking the reigns for XCOM 2, I was certainly intrigued. The original XCOM: Enemy Unknown featured a serviceable in-game soundtrack that fell considerably short as a stand-alone experience.
- [David Housden Interview: Fully Integrated Video Game Scores](https://vgmonline.net/davidhousdeninterview/) - There are many examples in the indie sector of games that have fully integrated video game scores into the overall experience. One clear example of this is within the Bafta-nominated game Thomas Was Alone, by developer Mike Bithell. The composer David Housden’s score for the title is as important to the game as the narration by the
- [XCOM -Enemy Unknown- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/xcom/) - Album Title: XCOM -Enemy Unknown- Original Soundtrack Record Label: 2K Games Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: October 12, 2012 Purchase: Not Available Overview In 2012, Firaxis Games successfully revived the much-loved XCOM series with XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a cutting-edge reimagining of the original game in the series. Industry veteran Roland Rizzo — who has been working on
- [Odin Sphere -Leifthrasir- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/odinsphereexp/) - Album Title: Odin Sphere -Leifthrasir- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1057/8 Release Date: January 14, 2016 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview In 2016, Vanillaware remade its fantasy action game Odin Sphere complete with an expanded score from Basiscape. In the nine years since the original game, the game's composition team Basiscape have undergone many changes:
- [NJBP Live! #4 The Sun of Ancient: Tokyo, February 2016](https://vgmonline.net/njbplive4report/) - A report on the New Japan BGM Philharmonic's performance of music by Sunsoft and Yuzo Koshiro.*
- [Odin Sphere Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/odinsphere/) - Album Title: Odin Sphere Original Soundtrack Record Label: Five Records (1st Edition); Basiscape Records (2nd Edition) Catalog No.: VGCD-0120; BSPE-1042/3 Release Date: October 24, 2007; April 18, 2012 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Vanillaware's 2007 action RPG Odin Sphere was acclaimed for its multi-scenario fairy tale storyline and beautiful 2D fantasy artwork, but less so
- [dreeps Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/dreeps/) - Album Title: dreeps Original Soundtrack Record Label: kyoheifujita Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: March 12, 2015 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview dreeps Original Soundtrack is the score to the unique, alarm-based iOS game, composed by Kyohei Fujita. The soundtrack is largely chiptune with just a dash of xylophone, all mixed with a number of sound effects.
- [The Ghost Blade Soundscape Collection](https://vgmonline.net/ghostblade/) - Album Title: The Ghost Blade Soundscape Collection Record Label: Hucast Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 2015 Purchase: Buy from Auction Site Overview The Ghost Blade Soundscape Collection features the music for the Dreamcast shmup, The Ghost Blade. Composed by Rafael Dyll, known for his sci-fi soundtracks to the Söldner-X series and other retro inspired titles like Gunlord, it
- [Band arrangement album for Star Ocean, Valkyrie Profile detailed](https://vgmonline.net/band-arrangement-album-for-star-ocean-valkyrie-profile-detailed/) - In their last two Tokyo Game Show promotional albums, Square Enix Music have previewed an arranged album dedicated to the Valkyrie Profile and Star Ocean series. On June 18, the album will finally come. Entitled the Motoi Sakuraba Band Arrangement Album -Star Ocean & Valkyrie Profile-, the album features progressive rock arrangements of classics from the
- [Martin O'Donnell successfully crowdfunds original album](https://vgmonline.net/martin-odonnell-successfully-crowdfunds-original-album/) - Following his departure from Bungie, legendary Halo and Destiny composer Martin O'Donnell co-founded a new company called Highwire. They are presently working on their debut title, Golem, which will be released on the Playstation VR later this year. Last month, O'Donnell began a Kickstarter to fund a prequel album titled Echoes of the First Dreamer.
- [Marty O'Donnell Interview: Kickstarting New Ventures](https://vgmonline.net/martyodonnellinterview/) - Marty O'Donnell is one of the most iconic names in game music, with a musical tradition established in the Halo series that has spanned over ten years, and a unique career highlight working with Paul McCartney on the epic score to Destiny. After his departure from Bungie, O'Donnell went on to found a new game
- [Quantum Break soundtrack released digitally, coming to vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/quantum-break-soundtrack-released-digitally-coming-to-vinyl/) - Coinciding with the game's release, Microsoft Studios released the Quantum Break Original Soundtrack today on digital music stores. The 15-track soundtrack features 50 minutes of cinematic electronic music scored by Alan Wake and Trials franchise composer Petri Alanko. Vinyl label iam8bit also revealed that they are producing a limited edition LP Featuring all the tracks
- [VGMO Patreon page update](https://vgmonline.net/patreonupdates/) - Late last year, after a successful fundraiser that gave us a good amount of website funding, we began a Patreon page to re-organize the entire funding process of our website. Originally, we were entirely self-funded, which included out-of-pocket payments for expenses like interview translations, review copies, coverage of large events, and hosting costs. With our
- [Super Mario Bros. Music: The 30th Anniversary](https://vgmonline.net/supermario30/) - Album Title: Super Mario Bros. Music: The 30th Anniversary Record Label: Nippon Columbia Catalog No.: COCX-39270/1 Release Date: September 13, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Super Mario Bros. Music: The 30th Anniversary is a commercially released compilation album featuring songs from across the various Super Mario games, many of which have only been released in a
- [Game music concert weekend coming to France in 2017 (updated)](https://vgmonline.net/game-music-concert-weekend-coming-to-france-in-2017/) - The Philharmonie de Paris has announced their 2016-2017 season, and it includes the themed "Play Weekend" taking place June 16-18, 2017. Among the events of the weekend are four notable game music events, each touching on different sides of game music. The first concert "Retrogaming" will explore the early history of game music though visual
- [SuperSweep to publish soundtrack for pair of samurai titles](https://vgmonline.net/supersweep-to-publish-soundtrack-for-pair-of-samurai-titles/) - On April 22, SuperSweep will release the Ukiyo no Shishi / Ukiyo no Roushi Background Music Collection. The single disc album features the soundtracks to two interrelated samurai action adventures, Ukiyo no Shishi (PS3) and Ukiyo no Roushi (Vita), released by Spike Chunsoft last year. The music was composed by the versatile Kemmei Adachi, best
- [Mega Man Battle Network box set and arranged album announced](https://vgmonline.net/mega-man-battle-network-box-set-and-arranged-album-announced/) - On June 15, Capcom's record label Suleputer will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the portable spinoff series Mega Man Battle Network (released in Japan as Rockman EXE) with two new albums. The Rockman EXE Sound Box will feature the complete scores to seven of the series' soundtracks. The six-disc, 250+-piece set will feature the six
- [Dark Souls III composers and soundtrack detailed](https://vgmonline.net/dark-souls-iii-composers-and-soundtrack-detailed/) - Last week, FromSoftware released Dark Souls III in Japan. The game was primarily composed by Yuka Kitamura (Dark Souls II, Bloodborne), with guest contributions from Motoi Sakuraba (Dark Souls, Dark Souls II), Tsukasa Saitoh (Bloodborne, Armored Core), and Nobuyoshi Suzuki (Bloodborne). As with Bloodborne, the soundtrack places a strong emphasis on haunting choral work with
- [Dragon Age composer announces original fantasy album](https://vgmonline.net/dragon-age-composer-announces-original-fantasy-album/) - Inon Zur (Fallout, Dragon Age) has announced that he is creating his original album, Songs From The Tavern. The album will all-new material written in an evocative fantasy style. The first song from the album, "Meneleya", was written in collaboration with composer-producer Ian Nickus and singer-songwriter Mimi Page who also provides the track's ethereal vocals.
- [Tales of Orchestra album digitally released with bonus track](https://vgmonline.net/tales-of-orchestra-album-digitally-released-with-bonus-track/) - On December 9, Warner Music Japan presented the Tales of Orchestra 20th Anniversary Concert to commemorate the long-running Tales RPG franchise. Held at the Tokyo International Forum Hall, with Motoi Sakuraba in attendance, the concert featured various favourites from the series performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. On March 9, Warner Music Japan released the Tales of Orchestra
- [Florence and the Machine create theme song for Final Fantasy XV](https://vgmonline.net/florence-and-the-machine-create-theme-song-for-final-fantasy-xv/) - Square Enix is pulling out all the stops for Final Fantasy XV ahead of its September 30 worldwide release. It has been announced that British band Florence and the Machine have provided a theme song for the title, specifically a cover of the Ben E. King classic "Stand By Me". Blending Florence Welch's performance with
- [The Division Original Game Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/thedivision/) - Album Title: The Division Original Game Soundtrack Record Label: Ubisoft Music (Digital Edition); Sumthing Else Music Works (Physical Edition) Catalog No.: N/A; SE-3161-2 Release Date: March 8, 2016; March 22, 2016 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview What needs to be said about Tom Clancy's The Division? Hyped, previewed, delayed, hyped, beta-tested, released to much fanfare,
- [Dragon's Crown Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/dragonscrown/) - Album Title: Dragon's Crown Original Soundtrack Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1051/3 Release Date: November 30, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan | Download at iTunes Overview Dragon’s Crown Original Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the Playstation 3 and Vita game, composed entirely by Hitoshi Sakimoto. Finally released two years after the game, the soundtrack contains three
- [Composers named for Final Fantasy XV spin-offs](https://vgmonline.net/composers-named-for-final-fantasy-xv-spin-offs/) - There were many announcements and trailers and at last night's Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV, showcasing not only new footage with music by Yoko Shimomura for Final Fantasy XV, but also new trailers revealing spin-offs for the main title. One of these titles is a web-anime series known as Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV, the first episode of which is
- [Unchained Blades 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/unchainedblades2/) - Album Title: Unchained Blades 2 Original Soundtrack (UnchainBlades EXXIV Original Soundtrack) Record Label: Dog Ear Records Catalog No.: DERP-10019 Release Date: November 28, 2012 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Unchained Blades 2 Original Soundtrack (or UnchainBlades EXXIV Original Soundtrack in Japan) is the soundtrack for the sequel of Unchained Blades (or UnchainBlades ReXX in Japan). Tsutomu Narita returns to compose
- [Manami Matsumae Interview: A Retro Revival](https://vgmonline.net/manamimatsumaeinterview2/) - Meeting with one of the original legendary Japanese game composers, Manami Matsumae, was memorable. When she first walked out for her Q&A, she greeted the guests at her panel with enthusiastic waves and a big smile, but answered questions thoughtfully, and often humorously. When asked about a specific piece she had contributed to the Mega
- [Podcast Episode 3: Do You Have To Have Played The Game?](https://vgmonline.net/podcastep3/) - Episode 3: "Do You Have To Have Played The Game?" features Joe, Markus, and Simon discussing the question of how playing a game can influence the listener's perception of a score. From the feeling of listening to music from a childhood game to the question of objectivity when reviewing a soundtrack, this episode's speakers examine
- [Podcast Episode 1: The Sound of Games](https://vgmonline.net/podcastepisode1/) - Episode 1: The Sound of Games features Markus, Simon, and KT as they talk about some of their favorite lesser-known game scores over the course of game music history. The games they discuss include Gaplus, Mystic Quest, Xenosaga Episode II, EverQuest II, and the tracks range from chiptunes to full orchestral scores. Email us at
- [Unchained Blades Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/unchainedblades/) - Album Title: Unchained Blades Original Soundtrack (UnchainBlades ReXX Original Soundtrack) Record Label: Dog Ear Records Catalog No.: DERP-10016 Release Date: July 27, 2011 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Unchained Blades Original Soundtrack (also known as UnchainBlades ReXX Original Soundtrack in Japan) is the score to the Nintendo 3DS and PSP game. Two of its themes are
- [Podcast Episode 2: The Music of Metal Gear](https://vgmonline.net/the-vgmo-podcast-episode-2-the-music-of-metal-gear/) - Episode 2: The Music of Metal Gear features Oliver, Don, and Renzo as they talk about the history of the Metal Gear franchise and the music behind the most popular games, ranging from the first Metal Gear all the way to the most recent Metal Gear Solid V. Email us at podcast@vgmonline.net or tweet at us (@V_G_M_O) with
- [Bear McCreary Interview: New Ventures in Game Music](https://vgmonline.net/bearmccrearyinterview2/) - Emmy award-winning composer Bear McCreary initially burst onto the scene with his groundbreaking score to Battlestar Galactica, and since then his compositional career has been one hit after the next. From The Walking Dead to the just-released 10 Cloverfield Lane, McCreary has landed some amazing scores. In the world of game music, he scored for games like Defiance and Dark Void -
- [Heavensward: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/heavensward/) - Album Title: Heavensward: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20025 Release Date: Feb 24, 2016 Purchase: Purchase at CDJapan Overview Since taking the lead on the music of Final Fantasy XIV, Soken has risen to the challenge with both his original compositions and his arrangements of Nobuo Uematu's work
- [Tekken 7 soundtrack being released late April](https://vgmonline.net/tekken-7-soundtrack-being-released-late-april/) - In their latest Ustream, record label SuperSweep revealed they will be publishing the soundtrack for Tekken 7. The soundtrack, featuring music from the game's Japanese arcade release, will be published in late April. The soundtrack features music from returning series' music composers Rio Hamamoto, Taku Inoue, Akitaka Tohyama, Nobuyoshi Sano, and Keiichi Okabe, as well
- [Shinji Hosoe returning for third Zero Escape title](https://vgmonline.net/shinji-hosoe-returning-for-third-zero-escape-title/) - SuperSweep's Shinji Hosoe is returning to score the third game in the Zero Escape series. The official confirmation came from this week's Famitsu following whisperings since last year that he may return. Titled Zero Time Dilemma, the game will be released for 3DS, Vita, and PCs in late June. To learn more about the series,
- [Pokkén Tournament soundtrack features Tekken, Pokémon talents](https://vgmonline.net/pokken-tournament-soundtrack-features-tekken-pokemon-talents/) - Tomorrow, the crossover fighting title Pokkén Tournament will be released worldwide on the Wii U. Originally released on arcade, the title blends the gameplay of the Tekken series with the characters of the Pokémon series. For the title, developer Bandai Namco Entertainment appointed relative newcomers Katsuhiko Iwama and Hiroki Hashimoto as sound director and lead
- [Frog Fractions](https://vgmonline.net/frogfractions/) - Album Title: Frog Fractions Record Label: Twinbeard Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: October 25, 2012 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview Frog Fractions is the soundtrack release to the quirky browser game of the same name. It is written by a team of composers: Jim Crawford, Chris Hampton, Charles Roy, Danny Aley, and Louis Gorenfeld. Like the
- [Transistor becomes the latest game soundtrack to come to vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/transistor-becomes-the-latest-game-soundtrack-to-come-to-vinyl/) - Supergiant Games have announced that the Transistor soundtrack will be coming to vinyl this month. The imaginative soundtrack, which won rave reviews and an AGMA from us, was composed by Darren Korb with vocals by Ashley Barrett. The deluxe double LP features all the tracks from the soundtrack's debut, as well as the game's latest single She Shines. It comes in
- [The Division soundtrack available for download, coming to CD](https://vgmonline.net/the-division-soundtrack-available-for-download-coming-to-cd/) - Coinciding with the release of the game, Ubisoft have released the Tom Clancy's The Division Original Game Soundtrack on digital music stores. A physical soundtrack will be released next week through Sumthing Else Music Works. The 18-track, 78-minute soundtrack fuses electronic and orchestral elements in the style of a modern blockbuster. The music was composed
- [Chris Christodoulou releases genre-bending soundtrack for Deadbolt](https://vgmonline.net/chris-christodoulou-releases-genre-bending-soundtrack-for-deadbolt/) - Fan favourite indie game composer Chris Christodoulou (Risk of Rain, Wanderlust Adventures) has just released his latest soundtrack on Bandcamp, Deadbolt. DEADBOLT by Chris Christodoulou Christodoulou wrote the genre-bending contemporary soundtrack alongside close friend Christos Spirakis and Thanasi Moustogiannis. All 80-minutes of it can be streamed above and purchased for 5 EUR.
- [Everybody's Gone to the Rapture](https://vgmonline.net/everybodysgonetotherapture/) - Album Title: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (Original Soundtrack) Record Label: Sony Classical Catalog No.: 88875131422 Release Date: August 07, 2015 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Overview Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, a first person adventure video game developed by Chinese Room partnered with SCE Santa Monica Studio for PS4, is a narrative driven game that
- [Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Compilation Album](https://vgmonline.net/fftheatrhythm/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Compilation Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10376/80 Release Date: July 31, 2013 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Compilation Album is a five-disc album with music from the Final Fantasy series rhythm game spin-off. This release assembles together the four separate digital Theatrhythm albums—the EMS,
- [The Witcher 3 composer returns for Cyberpunk 2077](https://vgmonline.net/the-witcher-3-composer-returns-for-cyberpunk-2077/) - Marcin Przybyłowicz, the audio director and co-composer of the critically-acclaimed, AGMA-winning soundtrack for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has announced that he is leading the music production for CD Projekt RED's next big title: Cyberpunk 2077. Moving from fantasy folk epic to retro-futuristic sci-fi, the title sounds like it will be a major new challenge
- [Square Enix announces new Final Fantasy and Star Ocean soundtracks](https://vgmonline.net/square-enix-announces-new-final-fantasy-and-star-ocean-soundtracks/) - On April 27, Square Enix will release two multi-disc soundtracks for two of their flagship series. The Dissidia -Final Fantasy Arcade- Original Soundtrack features two-discs of music from the arcade version of the Final Fantasy brawler. The score will combine original compositions with Final Fantasy remixes created by Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy returnees Takeharu Ishimoto,
- [Digital and vinyl soundtrack details for Jack Wall's Into the Stars](https://vgmonline.net/digital-and-vinyl-soundtrack-details-for-jack-walls-into-the-stars/) - Into the Stars is a crowdfunded space survival simulation title that takes players on a journey through the stars as they look for a new home for humanity. The title managed to secure a score from Jack Wall (Mass Effect 1 & 2, Black Ops II & III, Lost Planet 3), with additional contributions from assistant Jim Lordeman. His
- [Long-awaited Fire Emblem Fates soundtrack looks set to break records](https://vgmonline.net/long-awaited-fire-emblem-fates-soundtrack-looks-set-to-break-records/) - On April 27, Symphony No. 5 will release the Fire Emblem if Original Soundtrack. It features all the music from Fire Emblem Fates, the latest instalment in Intelligent Systems' tactical role-playing franchise, scored by Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Yasuhisa Baba, Rei Kondoh, and Masato Kouda. Fire Emblem soundtracks have always been hefty, but Fire Emblem Fates' looks set
- [Fable Legends soundtracks released ahead of game](https://vgmonline.net/fable-legends-soundtracks-released-ahead-of-game/) - On March 4, Microsoft Studios Music released two full-length soundtracks for Fable Legends. Series' composer Russell Shaw returned to compose and record over three hours of music during the upcoming title's development. Both titles are available to purchase on digital stores and stream on Spotify now. The first volume, Fable Legends: The Rosewood, features 31
- [Metal Gear Solid V composer leaves Konami](https://vgmonline.net/metal-gear-solid-v-composer-leaves-konami/) - Ludvig Forssell, the lead composer of Metal Gear Solid V, has confirmed that he left Konami Digital Entertainment on February 15. The Sweden-born, Japan-based artist worked as an in-house composer for close to five years. On Metal Gear Solid V, Forssell worked closely with the development team throughout the project to give the soundtrack an unparalleled cinematic
- [Gavin Harrison Interview: Back to the SoundTracker](https://vgmonline.net/gavinharrisoninterview/) - British composer Gavin Harrison has worked with everything from trackers to bands to full orchestras over the years. On the games front, he developed quite a fanbase through his ultra-catchy chiptune soundtracks to games such as Deep Loot, Gunslugs, and Neoteria . More recently, he has wrote the rich electronic soundtracks for Light and Halfway. In this interview,
- [Death Under the Labyrinth Special Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/deathunderlabyrinth/) - Album Title: Death Under the Labyrinth Special Soundtrack Record Label: Compile Heart Catalog No.: IF-0074 Release Date: December 17, 2015 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview The Death Under the Labyrinth Special Soundtrack is a pack-in that comes with the PS Vita game of the same name (MeiQ no Chika ni Shisu in Japan). Composed by Tenpei Sato
- [Dark Souls II -Scholar of the First Sin- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/darksouls2scholar/) - Album Title: Dark Souls II -Scholar of the First Sin- Original Soundtrack Record Label: From Software Catalog No.: FFSA-ST006/7 Release Date: February 5, 2015 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin Original Soundtrack is the 2-disc album released only with the Japanese limited edition of the game. The first
- [Monster Hunter X Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/monsterhunterx/) - Album Title: Monster Hunter X Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10392~ Release Date: Dec 16, 2015 Purchase: Purchase at CDJapan Overview The latest installment of the Monster Hunter franchise, Monster Hunter X, with a score composed by Reo Uratani comes with its usual batch of area and village themes and epic battle tracks. My favorite part
- [Heroes of Might and Magic composer announces Kickstarter](https://vgmonline.net/romerokickstarter/) - Composer Paul Anthony Romero, perhaps most well-known for his work on the Heroes of Might and Magic series, is also a critically acclaimed amateur pianist. Last October, Romero performed at the Poland-based Tofifest Film Festival, elevating his scores into three piano sonatas. Now, Romero has announced a Kickstarter to release a recording of this concert
- [Tomomi Teratani (aka MANYO) Interview: Expanding Horizons](https://vgmonline.net/manyointerview/) - Tomomi Teratani, better known as MANYO, is one of the most prolific video game composers and songwriters, featuring on dozens of games and albums each year. However, his international recognition has been limited because the majority of his output has been for Japan-only visual novel titles. This has all changed in recent years, as he
- [Giveaway Friday: Interstellaria's AGMA-Winning Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-interstellarias-agma-winning-soundtrack/) - Each week, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday at noon (GMT) to get your hands on each giveaway! Interstellaria OST by chipzel This week, we
- [MAGfest 2016: National Harbor, February 2016](https://vgmonline.net/magfest2016report/) - Processing MAGfest after the event – particularly for a first-time attendee – is not easy. I had a rather naïve plan to take notes at the end of each day so I could properly document everything as it happened, but in actuality the sheer volume of events really only gave me the option of attending
- [Sonic Lost World Original Soundtrack -Without Boundaries-](https://vgmonline.net/soniclostworld/) - Album Title: Sonic Lost World Original Soundtrack -Without Boundaries- Record Label: Wavemaster Entertainment Catalog No.: WWCE-31296/8 Release Date: November 27, 2013 Purchase: Download via iTunes Overview The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has seen its fair share of criticism over the past decade. Sega and Sonic Team have admittedly struggled to find a proper direction for
- [Final Fantasy XIV -Before the Fall- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/finalfantasy14fall/) - Album Title: Final Fantasy XIV -Before the Fall- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-20022 Release Date: August 26, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Before the Fall: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack contains the music from the 2.2-2.5 patches of A Realm Reborn: Final Fantasy XIV. Most of the music is
- [Muramasa Rebirth -Genroku Legends- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/muramasarebirth/) - Album Title: Muramasa Rebirth -Genroku Legends- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Basiscape Records Catalog No.: BSPE-1054/5 Release Date: November 30, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview In 2013, Vanillaware ported their cult favourite action RPG Muramasa: The Demon Blade to the PlayStation Vita, complete with a four-part expansion pack called Muramasa Rebirth: Genroku Legends. Having established
- [Giveaway Friday: Chipzel's Latest Chips](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-chipzels-latest-chips/) - Each week, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday at noon (GMT) to get your hands on each giveaway! Spectra by chipzel This week, we are
- [NieR concert and live talk announced for April](https://vgmonline.net/nier-concert-and-live-talk-announced-for-april/) - A NieR concert and live talk has been announced for the 16th of April, 2016. Being held at Ex Theatre Roppongi in Tokyo, the concert performers will include vocalist Emi Evans, Keigo Hoashi on piano, Takashi Goto on guitar, and the Reiko Tsuchiya Quartet. Discussion will revolve around both the original NieR games as well
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2015 – Organisations of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2015orgs/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Organisations of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2015. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Chrono Trigger charity album and artwork now available](https://vgmonline.net/chroniclesoftime/) - The team behind the 2013 tribute album Spectrum of Mana is back! This time, they are releasing a massive tribute album to Chrono Trigger, entitled Chronicles of Time. Purchase of the album also includes over 50 pieces of artwork inspired by the original game. All proceeds from the album are donated to Doctors Without Borders,
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2015 – Albums of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2015albums/) - We are proud to present the winners in the ‘Albums of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2015. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2015 – Audio of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2015audio/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Audio of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2015. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2015 – Artists of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2015artists/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Artists of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2015. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music created
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2015 – Scores of the Year](https://vgmonline.net/awards2015scores/) - We are pleased to present the winners in the ‘Scores of the Year’ category of the Annual Game Music Awards 2015. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. The panelists have selected their choices by carefully considering the merit of the game music
- [Giveaway Friday: Supermassive Quazar's Shadow Glitch 2 Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/supermassivequazar/) - Each week, we’ll be giving away digital editions of excellent albums to site visitors. However, only a handful of copies will be available to visitors and will usually be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Keep checking the site every Friday at noon (GMT) to get your hands on each giveaway! Shadow Glitch 2 OST by Supermassive Quazar
- [Materia Collective releases second album](https://vgmonline.net/successor/) - The Materia Collective, originally founded shortly after the 2015 E3 announcement of the Final Fantasy VII remake, currently consists of almost 300 musicians who first joined up online to create MATERIA, a massive cover album for the soundtrack to VII. Today, they released their second album entitled SUCCESSOR, a sequel album appropriately packed with arrangements
- [Million Diffusion Arthur Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/milliondiffusionarthur/) - Album Title: Million Diffusion Arthur Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10439 Release Date: September 10, 2014 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Million Diffusion Arthur Original Soundtrack accompanies the mobile title of the same name. Composed by Hyadain, otherwise known as Kenichi Maeyamada, who is known for his quirky vocal arrangements of classic Final
- [Patapon](https://vgmonline.net/patapon-2/) - Patapon Original Soundtrack Patapon 2 Original Soundtrack Patapon 3 Original Soundtrack
- [New Undertale jazz album from insaneintherainmusic](https://vgmonline.net/undertalejazz/) - Youtube jazz musician insaneintherainmusic performs covers of classic video-game tunes. His most recent album consists of a compilation of jazz cover pieces from the recent Undertale game, the soundtrack of which has generated a slew of cover pieces since its release last year. Since beginning his work with cover music in 2013, insaneintherainmusic has released
- [Retro-Active Pt. 2](https://vgmonline.net/retroactive2/) - Album Title: Retro-Active Pt. 2 Record Label: Brave Wave Music Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: February 5, 2016 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Retro-Active Pt. 2 is Keiji Yamagishi’s second original album, a follow-up to Retro-Active Pt. 1 released last year. This second album continues his vision of crafting new works with the help of chiptune sounds,
- [Giveaway Friday: Jeff van Dyck's Assault Android Cactus](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-jeff-van-dycks-assault-android-cactus/) - A first come, first serve giveaway of the Total War composer's most update soundtrack to date
- [Designing sound for I Can't Escape: Darkness](https://vgmonline.net/betheasound/) - The composer and sound designer of the game I Can't Escape: Darkness, Chase Bethea, recently released a YouTube video on his channel about his process behind the sound effects and music of the game. I Can't Escape is a horror/thriller game in which the player relies heavily on the sounds of the game for clues
- [Jason Graves announced as latest Far Cry composer](https://vgmonline.net/gravesfarcry/) - Jason Graves has recently been announced as the composer to the upcoming installment of the Far Cry series. Graves, who most recently completed the scores to Until Dawn and The Order: 1886, is a classically trained composer who is also known for his work in the Tomb Raider and Dead Space series. Far Cry Primal
- [Monster Hunter Frontier G Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/monsterhunterfg/) - Album Title: Monster Hunter Frontier G Original Soundtrack Record Label: Suleputer Catalog No.: CPCA-10339 Release Date: Apr 23, 2014 Purchase: Purchase at CDJapan Overview The Monster Hunter Frontier G soundtrack, composed by Hideyuki Fukasawa, is yet another vibrant compilation of wild and exciting pieces to accompany the monster hunting universe. The melodic nature of this particular
- [Hotline Miami Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/hotlinemiami/) - Album Title: Hotline Miami Soundtrack Record Label: Devolver Digital (distributed by Valve) Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: January 24, 2013 Purchase: Buy at Steam Overview Seemingly coming out of nowhere, 2013’s Hotline Miami was the surprising debut of Swedish indie team Dennaton Games. Taking place in a late 1980s neon-soaked noir inspired Miami, the game was
- [Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana](https://vgmonline.net/prescriptionforsleepmanaliners/) - Exclusive liner notes by producer Jayson Napolitano for Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana
- [XCOM 2 soundtrack to launch with the game](https://vgmonline.net/xcom-2-soundtrack-to-launch-with-the-game/) - On February 5, Firaxis and 2K Games will release the highly-anticipated turn-based strategy sequel XCOM 2 for personal computers. The original soundtrack will come free with a copy of the game’s digital deluxe edition, and will also be commercially released on iTunes on the same day as the game. As we previously announced, XCOM 2 was
- [Another Square Enix smartphone title is coming to CD](https://vgmonline.net/another-square-enix-smartphone-title-is-coming-to-cd/) - Square Enix released multiple smartphone soundtracks in recent years, ranging from the run-of-the-mill Arcadia no Aoki Miko and Rise of Mana to the highly impressive BloodMasque and Schoolgirl Strikers. The jury is out on which category their latest smartphone soundtrack will belong to. The Alice Order Original Soundtrack will feature the dramatic score from the eponymous post-apocalyptic title. It features music written by
- [Adventures of Mana composer and soundtrack details](https://vgmonline.net/adventures-of-mana-composer-and-soundtrack-details/) - Back in 1991, Seiken Densetsu aka Final Fantasy Adventure was released for the Game Boy, complete with a charming chiptune soundtrack from Kenji Ito. The game and its music were first remade as 2003's Sword of Mana (GBA). This year, it is being remade once more for smartphones and PlayStation Vita under the title Adventures of Mana.
- [Piano-based soundtrack for Project Setsuna releasing next month](https://vgmonline.net/piano-based-soundtrack-for-project-setsuna-releasing-next-month/) - On March 23, Square Enix will release the Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna Original Soundtrack, the soundtrack to a new RPG being released for PlayStation 4 and Vita on February 18. The two-disc soundtrack will feature all the original music from the score. The main theme can be heard at the official site. Tomoki Miyoshi wrote the soundtrack for
- [Giveaway Friday: Chase Bethea's Deity Quest](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-chase-betheas-deity-quest/) - First come, first serve giveaway of the charming soundtrack inspired by old-school RPGs
- [Chase Bethea Interview: Roots in the Game Boy Classics](https://vgmonline.net/chasebetheainterview/) - Chase Bethea is the latest breakthrough indie composer to feature on VGMO. His most famous game soundtrack, Deity Quest, is his tribute to the classic Game Boy scores for the Final Fantasy and Pokémon series. He has since gone on to test his versatility with the horror-themed I Can't Escape: Darkness, the far more settling Super Happy Fun Block,
- [Batman -Arkham Knight- Original Video Game Score](https://vgmonline.net/batmanknight/) - Album Title: Batman -Arkham Knight- Original Video Game Score Record Label: WaterTower Music Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: June 23, 2015 (Volume 1); November 13, 2015 (Volume 2) Purchase: Download at iTunes Overview Batman: Arkham Knight is the fourth instalment in the Batman: Arkham series and also the successor to the 2013 Batman: Arkham Origins. The
- [Military Tune The Album](https://vgmonline.net/militarytune/) - Album Title: Military Tune The Album Record Label: Square Enix Music Catalog No.: SQEX-10448 Release Date: October 1, 2014 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Military Tune The Album is an official Square Enix remix album, containing house remixes of tracks from various Square and Square Enix games done by a number of different artists and DJs.
- [Shoumetsu Toshi Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/shoumetsutoshi/) - Album Title: Shoumetsu Toshi Original Soundtrack Record Label: noisycroak Records Catalog No.: NCRS-0015 Release Date: November 25, 2015 Purchase: Buy at Amazon Japan Overview The Shoumetsu Toshi Original Soundtrack features the music of the mobile game of the same name. While some of the music was already released in two digital volumes, the physical release of
- [Langrisser I-II-III / Masaya Game Music Collection Vol. 1](https://vgmonline.net/masayacollection1/) - Album Title: Masaya Game Music Collection Vol. 1 -Langrisser I, II, III- Record Label: Sweep Record Catalog No.: SRIN-1129 Release Date: December 15, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview The Masaya Game Music Collection Vol. 1 -Langrisser I, II, III- contains the music for the first three games in the Langrisser series across their various
- [Final Fantasy smartphone scores to receive soundtrack releases](https://vgmonline.net/final-fantasy-smartphone-scores-to-receive-soundtrack-releases/) - On February 26, Square Enix Music will release the soundtracks for two recently-released smartphone games. The Mobius Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack features primarily rock- and electro-focused score penned by Mitsuto Suzuki (Final Fantasy XIII series, The 3rd Birthday). The Final Fantasy -Brave Exvius- Original Soundtrack, on the other hand, is an orchestral score penned by Noriyasu Agematsu (Wild
- [Duo Fat Bard release Crashlands soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/duo-fat-bard-release-crashlands-soundtrack/) - Fat Bard are a Missouri-based duo comprising musicians Patrick Crecelius and Zach Fendelman. Inspired by classic game music, they've creates numerous memorable tracks for game soundtracks and music libraries over the years. Crashlands OST by Fat Bard Their latest release is Crashlands, an indie sci-fi action RPG. Hybridising acoustic and orchestral textures, and with a
- [MAGFest lineup includes Mega Man, Street Fighter V composers](https://vgmonline.net/magfest-lineup-includes-mega-man-street-fighter-v-composers/) - Top gaming and music festival MAGFest will return to Maryland on February 18 to 21. As with past titles in the series, MAGFest 2016 will celebrate video game culture with chiptune sets, cover band concerts, open video gaming rooms, special panels, and more. The headlining act this year are the Inti Creates Sound Team led by Ippo
- [Arkadiusz Reikowski Interview: The Sounds of Horror](https://vgmonline.net/arkadiuszreikowskiinterview/) - Arkadiusz Reikowski has recently begun building a name for himself in the horror game genre, last year with his score to Kholat, and more recently with his music behind Layers of Fear, each taking a different musical approach despite being of the same genre. While Reikowski has composed for a variety of genres, his work on
- [Giveaway Friday: Featuring Mark 'TDK' Knight](https://vgmonline.net/giveaway-friday-featuring-mark-tdk-knight/) - First come, first serve giveaway of the Commodore remake soundtrack
- [Kholat Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/kholat/) - Album Title: Kholat Original Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: June 13, 2015 Purchase: Purchase at Bandcamp Overview A relatively new face in the game music scene, Arkadiusz Reikowski recently composed a score to the horror game Kholat. The game is based on the Dyatlov Pass Incident, in which nine hikers inexplicably
- [Austin Wintory's The Banner Saga coming to vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/wintoryvinyl/) - iam8bit have announced that they will bring Austin Wintory's AGMA-winning soundtrack to The Banner Saga to vinyl this year. The double LP set will feature the complete vinyl soundtrack for the game, a code to download a digital copy of the soundtrack, and exclusive cover art by the game's art director Arnie Jorgensen. No doubt
- [Yasunori Mitsuda scores new title in Valkyria series](https://vgmonline.net/yasunori-mitsuda-scores-new-title-in-valkyria-series/) - It has been revealed that Valkyria: Azure Revolution is being scored by Yasunori Mitsuda. The soundtrack will feature a vocal theme performed by Sarah Àlainn. Valkyria: Azure Revolution, a spinoff title from the Valkyria Chronicles series, is being developed by Media.Vision and published by Sega for late 2016 release on PlayStation 4.
- [Tomoki Miyoshi writes piano-focused soundtrack for new Square Enix RPG](https://vgmonline.net/tomoki-miyoshi-writes-piano-focused-soundtrack-for-new-square-enix-rpg/) - It was announced in Famitsu today that Tomoki Miyoshi wrote the soundtrack for the new role-playing game Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna (aka Project Setsuna. An industry newcomer, Miyoshi's previous credits include the cinematic music for SoulCalibur V and the score for Majin Station. You can learn more about him in our interview here. Miyoshi
- [Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana](https://vgmonline.net/prescriptionforsleepmana/) - Album Title: Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana Record Label: Scarlet Moon Records Catalog No.: SMRC-1009 Release Date: December 1, 2015 Purchase: Download at LOUDR Overview Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana is the third arrangement album of the series from the GENTLE LOVE duo consisting of pianist AYAKI and Norihiko Hibino on saxophone. As usual,
- [The Legend of Zelda](https://vgmonline.net/the-legend-of-zelda/) - Ballads of Hyrule Hero of Time (Music from “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”) Majora’s Mask Remixed -Time’s End- Mario & Zelda Big Band Live CD Mario & Zelda Big Band Live CD Mario & Zelda Big Band Live DVD Sins of Hyrule The Legend of Zelda -A Link Between Worlds- Original Soundtrack The
- [Arcadia no Aoki Miko Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/arcadiaaoki/) - Album Title: Arcadia no Aoki Miko Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10492 Release Date: April 22, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview Between his prominent roles on the Final Fantasy XI and XIII franchises, Naoshi Mizuta has scored a range of mobile titles in recent years, among them Guardian Cross, Glorious Blades,
- [Game Sound Creators Honor Brad Fuller's Legacy](https://vgmonline.net/bradfuller/) - On January 2, Brad Fuller passed away following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Trained as a jazz musician, Fuller joined Atari in 1982 and initially worked as an audio engineer for its home computer division. He gained more attention for pushing technical boundaries on arcade classics such as Marble Madness, Klax, Tetris, Blasteroids, and many others, pioneering
- [Mega Man series receiving deluxe edition vinyl](https://vgmonline.net/megamanvinyl/) - Last year, the Mega Man series made its LP debut with Mega Man: The Best of Mega Man 1-10 from vinyl record label SPACELAB9. In response to fan demand, the label have now decided to make deluxe vinyl edition called Mega Man: Best of Mega Man 1 - 10 Mega Pack Edition. Featuring a track
- [Final Fantasy brass album to get sequel](https://vgmonline.net/final-fantasy-brass-album-to-get-sequel/) - Last year, Square Enix published Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo -Bra★Bra-, a compilation of concert band arrangements of favourites from the Final Fantasy series. Just a year later, the well-received album will be getting a sequel. The album will feature eleven performances of Final Fantasy tracks by the Siena Wind Orchestra. Among the featured tracks are
- [Schoolgirl Strikers Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/schoolgirlstrikers/) - Album Title: Schoolgirl Strikers Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10483 Release Date: February 11, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview What do Namco's Deadstorm Pirates, Konami's Quiz Magic Academy, and Square Enix's Schoolgirl Strikers have in common? They're all shallow games with amazingly rich soundtracks. Schoolgirl Strikers is a free-to-play card-collecting light novel released exclusively for smartphones in Japan. For
- [Giveaway Friday: Chris Christodoulou's Wanderlust Adventures](https://vgmonline.net/friday-giveaway-chris-christodoulous-wanderlust-adventures/) - First come, first serve giveaway of Chris Christodoulou's eclectic adventure game soundtrack
- [Seiken Densetsu -Rise of Mana- Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/seikendensetsurise/) - Album Title: Seiken Densetsu -Rise of Mana- Original Soundtrack Record Label: Square Enix Catalog No.: SQEX-10433 Release Date: April 23, 2014 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview A free-to-play smartphone title, Rise of Mana certainly wasn't the game most fans of the dwindling series were looking for. However, Square Enix tried to go all-out on the soundtrack front from
- [Rainblocks EP](https://vgmonline.net/rainblocks/) - Album Title: Rainblocks EP Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 2, 2015 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Rainblocks EP is a free-to-download three-track EP released by Brave Wave dedicated to the soundtrack to a free-to-play indie puzzle game of the same name. It features two brand new compositions by Mega Man's Manami Matsumae together with a
- [Exile's End Original Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/exilesend/) - Album Title: Exile's End Original Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: September 2, 2015 Purchase: Download at Bandcamp Overview Exile's End will probably be remembered in years to come for two things. One, for being a fascinating example of international influences and collaborations coming together. Two, for being a product that squandered so much potential.
- [Metal Gear Solid Vocal Tracks](https://vgmonline.net/metalgearvocal/) - Album Title: Metal Gear Solid Vocal Tracks Record Label: Konami Digital Entertainment Catalog No.: GFCA-409 Release Date: September 2, 2015 Purchase: Buy at CDJapan Overview While the various soundtracks for the Metal Gear series have been praised for their cinematic quality, high production values, and memorability, it is no doubt the vocal themes which have
- [Exist Archive -The Other Side of the Sky- Collector's Edition Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/existarchive/) - Album Title: Exist Archive -The Other Side of the Sky- Collector's Edition Soundtrack Record Label: Spike Chunsoft Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: December 17, 2015 Purchase: Buy Used Copy Overview Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky is a new RPG developed by tri-Ace and published by Spike Chunsoft. Continuing his long-standing collaboration with
- [Toshikazu Tanaka Interview: The King of Fighters](https://vgmonline.net/toshikazutanakainterview/) - Fatal Fury, Power Instinct, Metal Slug, and The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact... Just some of the titles that Toshikazu Tanaka has worked on during his three decade career. The leader of the SNK sound team as it made its first fighting game hits, Tanaka went on to work on Atlus' Power Instinct series before embarking on a highly
- [New retro-styled soundtrack release from Iwadare and Naruke](https://vgmonline.net/new-retro-styled-soundtrack-release-from-iwadare-and-naruke/) - Ace Attorney's Noriyuki Iwadare and Wild Arms' Michiko Naruke have collaborated in recent years on a range of arranged and original albums. Last year, they went one step further by scoring an entire game together. Available for free on iOS, the Zombie Tokyo is an 8-bit action adventure with a self-evident premise. For the title, Iwadare
- [DVD recording of Fire Emblem orchestral concert coming next month](https://vgmonline.net/dvd-recording-of-fire-emblem-orchestral-concert-coming-next-month/) - On February 29, Tablier Communications will release two more products for the Fire Emblem series. One is a reprint of the well-reviewed Fire Emblem: Awakening soundtrack. The five disc package will have a significantly reduced pricetag (3300 JPY) compared to the original (4000 JPY). It is available for preorder now. More excitingly, the label will
- [UNDERTALE Soundtrack](https://vgmonline.net/undertale/) - Album Title: UNDERTALE Soundtrack Record Label: Bandcamp Catalog No.: N/A Release Date: August 13, 2015 Purchase: Buy at Bandcamp Overview How can one even write about the soundtrack to Undertale? One of the greater games of this generation, everything unique about it comes from creator and composer Toby Fox. Responsible for the music for the cult-classic webcomic/web-cartoon Homestuck, Toby
- [Annual Game Music Awards 2015 Nominations](https://vgmonline.net/awards2015nominations/) - The team at VGMO: Video Game Music Online are proud to present the nominations for the Annual Game Music Awards 2015. These panel-voted, officially-recognised awards provide a thorough and wide-reaching recognition of achievement in game music over the last year. A panel of experienced and knowledgeable journalists have determined the nominations of these awards. The panelists have

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