Episode 99 – The Musical History of Natsume (Part 1) Dongled 2023-03-15 | It’s Technostasy! Since 1987, Natsumi, a company created by ex-Konami employees, has been one of the best developers from the 8 and 16 bit eras of gaming. However, their history has been muddled by confusing ownership and history to the common fan. Today on XVGM Radio, Mike and Justin uncover the truth behind Natsume’s story in part 1 of a multi-part series on the history of Natsume’s company, games and most importantly, its sound. Hear about the beginnings of the developer and eventual self-publisher, which started out as Natsume Co. Ltd. From 1987 until 1995, the company was host to some of the best soundtracks available. We scratch the surface on these incredible, high energy tracks from the NES, Game Boy, Super NES…and even a PC Engine game?! A handful of legendary composers are spotlighted in this episode, as Mike gushes on his love for Natsume, Justin discusses metal arm replacement options, and the boys wrap up their first 99 episodes with an absolute BANGER of a closing track from none other than….well, you’ll just have to hear it for yourself! This is a can’t miss episode before the XVGM Radio guys hit 100 episodes!What’d you think of this kick-ass first part Natsume deep dive? Did you have a favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: facebook.com/groups/XVGMradioAlso, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnThanks to Patron Ryan Mcpherson for picking a track on today’s episode, but also thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioCheck out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format!Our Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM!TRACK LISTING:Intro – Idol Hakkenden (FC – 1989) “Track 20” Kiyohiro Sada, Tomoo Misato1 – Dungeon Magic: Sword of the Elements (NES – 1989) “Track 8” Kiyohiro Sada2 – Dragon Fighter (NES – 1990) “The Dragon Fighter” Iku Mizutani, Kouichi Yamanishi3 – Amazing Penguin (GB – 1990) “Ending” Iku Mizutani, Kouichi Yamanishi4 – Shatterhand (NES – 1991) “Areas E & F” Iku Mizutani5 – Toukon Club (FC – 1992) “Doll Masquerade’s Theme” Iku Mizutani6 – Power Blade 2 (NES – 1992) “Stage 4” Kinuyo Yamashita7 – Patreon Request: Ryan Mcpherson – Zen Nihon Pro Wrestling (SFC – 1993) “Staff Roll” Iku Mizutani,Hiroyuki Iwatsuki, Kinuyo Yamashita8 – Jantei Monogatari 3: Saver Angels (PCE-CD – 1993) “Battle Scene (Charlotte)” Iku Mizutani9 – The Ninja Warriors (SNES – 1994) “Best Room” Hiroyuki Iwatsuki, N. Tate10 – Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (SNES – 1994) “City” Kinuyo Yamashita, Iku Mizutani
Castlevania ADVANCE PHYSICAL ANNOUNCED - LIMITED RUN GAMES Dongled 2023-07-13 | Today, LRG announced the long awaited Castlevania Advance collection is coming physically to Switch, PS4 and XBONE...but what is the ultimate edition going to have in it? We speculate what it could come with!Do you agree with my speculations? What would YOU like to see in the Ultimate Collection? Leave a comment down below! MORE Castlevania goodness here: youtube.com/watch?v=EDqpyzvfikA&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPTPatreon is a great way to financially support the channels you love since ads pay nothing. Consider becoming a member for great rewards! Go to www.patreon.com/dongled for more info. Or if you're up for it, sharing this video means a lot! Thanks for watching!
Castlevania RANKINGS: Simons Best and WORST Haircuts Dongled 2023-07-07 | Let's have some fun! Today I'm ranking Simon Belmont's various hair styles over the years. Which is the best? Which is the WORST?! Find out on this video which 100% is the gospel for all fans, period (sarcasm)!Where did I go wrong? What did I get right? What Castlevania ranking videos do YOU wanna see? Let me know down below!Wanna vote on a future ranking topic? Join the Patreon! Become a supporter of the channel! OBEY MY DOG! www.patreon.com/dongledOther Castlevania content:
DAISY! SUPER MARIO WONDER! Dongled 2023-06-21 | Daisy is in Super Mario Wonder! it's the first time she's been playable in a non-sports/party game! Celebrate by watching my Princess Hacks video! youtube.com/watch?v=HpFfHq-kYCc
Episode 102: The Musical History of Natsume Part 2: Natsume Inc. Dongled 2023-06-21 | Continued from Episode 99, Mike and Justin hit the dusty trail of Natsume’s musical history for a second time to uncover the North American-based publishing (and sometimes development) side of the company. Splitting from Natsume Co. Ltd. in 1995, Natsume Inc. began publishing a wide variety of games mostly in North America. From tales of what happened to the later years of the Harvest Moon series to discussion of the publisher’s focus on handhelds (almost exclusively,) the XVGM Radio boys take shovel to dirt to uncover some of Natsume Inc’s publishing history and how the Natsume Co. Ltd still sometimes worked with them on many projects. You’ll hear a few throwback tracks to the Co. Ltd days with composers like Iku Mizutani and Kinuyo Yamashita while exploring new ground with a bevy of RPGs, fishing games and….anime hamsters?! Yep, That’s XVGM Radio, alright. Stay tuned for a future episode where we bring you part 3 (sometime in 2023.) Did you have a favorite track on this super smooth game’s OST? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: facebook.com/groups/XVGMradioAlso, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnThanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and help support the show at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioCheck out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format!Our Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM!TRACK LISTING:Intro - Highway 2000 (SAT - 1996) “Track 2” T’s Music (Yasutaka Hatade)1 - Legend of the River King 2 (GBC - 1999) “Fish On Hook” Unknown Composer2 - Hole in One Golf (GBC - 1999) “BGM #01” Iku Mizutani3 - Lufia: The Legend Returns (GBC - 2001) “To Doom Island!!” Yasunori Shiono, Akiko Ishibashi, Tomoko Morita, Yukio Nakajima4 - Medabots Infinity (GCN - 2003) “Game Over” Kinuyo Yamashita (Iku Mizutani Arranged)5 - CIMA: The Enemy (GBA - 2003) “The Final Decisive Battle” Tomoko Morita, Yasunori Shiono, Yukio Nakajima6 - Hi! Hamtaro Ham-Ham Challenge (DS - 2008) “Bijou's Mixed Juice Stand” Unknown Composer7 - Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley (PSP - 2010) “Mining” Unknown Composer8 - Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D (3DS, 2011) “DNC 08” Beatmaniac Inc, Takane OhkuboJ9 - Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning (3DS - 2012) “Summer Theme” Kumi Tanioka10 - Harvest Moon: One World (PC/PS4/SWI/XB1 - 2019) “Childhood Home” Tsukasa Tawada
Unboxing the Castlevania Medusa Head and Merman Plushies! Dongled 2023-06-04 | My oldest daughter joins me on this fun unboxing of two of the creatures from Castlevania that have terrorized generations...and are now all plushed out and cute as a button! These are exclusive to the Konami online store and were pre-orders. Slight correction on the price, they are currently $32.99 but I got them on a 10% off thanks to a coupon acquired via email they sent me. Currently it appears they're up for grabs again here: Medusa Head: officialkonamishop.com/collections/castlevania/products/medusa-head-plushMerman: officialkonamishop.com/collections/castlevania/products/merman-plushThese were not sent to me from Konami, I purchased them myself. I'm not being paid by Konami, nor do I have a sponsorship with them just as a heads up. More Castlevania videos here: youtube.com/watch?v=T5YGjiJ2TaA&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPT
PLAYING CASTLEVANIA THE ARCADE FOR THE FIRST TIME! Dongled 2023-05-26 | MAJOR shout outs to the following videos/channels for making this possible:VG Esoterica for helping make this possible: youtube.com/watch?v=nMceCOeCNAIHow to get set up after downloading it: youtu.be/FQH9QzM65mk
WHY is the Dead Cells CASTLEVANIA PHYSICAL Announcement A MESS? Dongled 2023-05-24 | Motion Twin, Merge Games and Konami have announced a physical edition of Dead Cells with all the DLC INCLUDING the Return to Castlevania DLC. But why is preordering it for the North American locations such a mess? Apparently there's currently no way to pre order it for North America despite the photo showing ESRB ratings. Let me know what your thoughts are on the announcement, if you're waiting for a proper North American release announcement and what most excites you about the Signature Edition! More Castlevania vids: youtube.com/watch?v=Sle2fpsI48M&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPT
XVGM Radio Podcast - Episode 101: Elevator Action Returns Dongled 2023-05-24 | Step into the world of Elevator Action Returns: A place full of guns, explosions and most importantly…elevators! Justin and Mike climb back into the world of Taito’s in house band, Zuntata; more specifically Yasuhisa Watanabe’s stellar soundtrack for this exciting sequel to the original arcade classic, Elevator Action. From funk elements to jazz and light rock inspired tunes, Elevator Action Returns features some amazingly smooth music that is worth grabbing a beverage, slipping some headphones on and kicking your feet up. It’s a good thing the XVGM Radio boys can only think in job…the job of exploring awesome video game music that is! Big thank you to Lady Laci from the Youtube channel DoYouNerd! She’s featured in this episode’s commercial. Go check out DOYouNerd’s channel for all things geek, nerd of both modern and retro! https://t.co/Z9EnR0QG0B Did you have a favorite track on this super smooth game’s OST? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: facebook.com/groups/XVGMradioAlso, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnThanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and help support the show at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioCheck out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format!Our Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM! All songs by Yasuhisa Watanabe of ZuntataTRACK LISTING:Intro - D.E.F. (Very first track you hear during character selection)1 - Colors of Night 2 -Way Out/Rush Action/Debriefing3 - The Cleaner4 - Side By Side Side A5 - Feedback Romance - Side B6 - Red Suit7 - I Can Only Think in Job8 - Break Beat9 - System Down10 - Blow Up
Dude, You Havent Played This Game?! PERFECT DARK N64 Retrospective: 23 YEARS LATER Dongled 2023-05-22 | Today, 23 years ago, Perfect Dark released to North Americans in the year 2000. But what's most important about this year's anniversary is that the game released in the same month as the timeline the plot of the game takes place in. We celebrate the legacy of Perfect Dark with a very personal nostalgia trip back to the N64 era to celebrate Joanna Dark's first and best adventure. Join me as I celebrate 23 years of Perfect Dark!Huge thank you to Kevin Bhall for the animation in the opening! This was originally supposed to be part of a 2020 Perfect Dark Zero review that got too ambitious for its budget so I'm glad that he could tweak it a bit to make it fit for the PD anniversary. Check out his animations on Instagram and Twitter! His handle is bloopledebleep1Big thanks to Kevin Bayliss for answering my question! He actually has a Youtube and Twitch you can check out in addition to his Twitter:twitter.com/Kev_BaylissYoutube.com/c/DKCreationsUKtwitch.tv/kev_BaylissThank you as always to Dexter Morrill for his title card art! Big thanks to the sources used in this video for photos! I tried to linkas many as I can within the videos. I do not own the rights to the Perfect Dark commercial. Shout out to the once active PerfectDark dot com website. Thank you to VGM creator extraordinaire Matt Creamer (Norrin Radd) for his intro music. Check out his stuff below: youtube.com/@raddlandTwitch.tv/raddlandBig thanks as always to Paul Hallaway for the intro effects!Special thanks to all Patrons but especially the Mourning Star Whip Tier and up! They are: Brice, Venthros, Sam Shafer, Great White North Presents, Scott Mcelhone, Nintenjoe, Derek Demiter and Trevin Adams. Your continued support helps create these classic goofy Youtube reviews! If you're interested in joining, check out the benefits and rewards here: www.patreon.com/dongledCheck out the XVGM Radio episode 30 for the Grant Kirkhope interview! It's extremely in-depth and anyone who enjoyed the soundtrack will love it! youtu.be/ew-TC_epfv4 (Video version)xvgmradio.com/episode-30-perfect-dark-w-grant-kirkhope (audio version)Watch the unboxing of the Perfect Dark standee that I reacquired: youtu.be/kVwgznrd_HkMore PD videos from me: youtu.be/Y5h28w9JZuY#perfectdark #perfectDarkN64 #nintendo64 Timeline: 0:00-1:45 - Intro2:43-4:54 - Brief Development Overview4:55-6:23 - Personal History with N64/PS16:24-7:41 - Intro to Perfect Dark7:42-8:56 - Plot and Characters8:57-12:18 - Joanna Dark12:19-13:34 - Kevin Bayliss Interview13:35-14:47 - Levels and Gameplay14:48-17:21 - Weapons17:22-17:58 - PD GBC Unlockables17:59-21:10 - Music and Grant Kirkhope Interview Info21:11-22:41 - Multiplayer22:42-23:43 - Graphics and Lighting23:44-27:57 - XBOX Buyout, PD Zero, PD's legacy, conclusion.27:58-30:12 - Credits, Thank Yous
Castlevania Arcade Ported to WINDOWS 10?! HELP NEEDED! Dongled 2023-05-07 | A Youtuber by the name Video Game Esoterica has made a video showing off Castlevania The Arcade in free play mode via a Windows 10 port. Sadly, controls are still being worked on so if you think your knowledge can help, check out his video and join his discord. I'd encourage other Castlevania fans to help bring this to as many people as possible so the controls can be patched in and we can have ourselves a fully functional port! That's the dream after all...video game preservation!Check out VGE's video here for all the details: youtu.be/uPqkJ2qnvCsThese cabinets are EXTREMELY Rare and usually not in the best shape. Check out ErinPlays' video on the showcase of the cab, it's really cool. youtube.com/watch?v=fgTiYD7xPT4I'll update you guys when the controls eventually get patched in along with all the details about how to get it working for yourselves when the time is right. Are YOU excited to play this one? Let me know in the comments below!
XVGM Radio Podcast - Episode 100: Request Hotline! Dongled 2023-04-19 | WE DID IT! 100 EPISODES OF XVGM RADIO! We’re still thrilled to be able to bring you engaging topics and themes, a wide variety of VGM related guests and of course, fun wacky times with a dash of game music knowledge. Thanks so much for listening to our little show! In celebration, we decided to let you all pick the music! This episode’s tracks were all sent in from listeners like YOU. Hear us reminisce about how XVGM Radio got started, how we came up with the name and style. Rock or Chill out to a pretty wild selection of game music from the arcades all the way to modern day releases! If you’re new to the show, this is a GREAT jumping on point. Visually, we have a new look and style as well so enjoy the All-New, All-Different-yet-similar stylings of XVGM Radio as we begin the path to our next 100 episodes!HUGE shout out to our pal Carlos aka KungFuCarlito of the Heroes Three Podcast, and his friend Warren for taking on the commission to redesign our logo and visual background! Check out Carlos on The Heroes Three Podcast: http://heroes3podcast.blogspot.comDid you have a favorite track on this epic celebration listener request episode? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: facebook.com/groups/XVGMradioWe have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnThanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioCheck out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format!Our Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM! TRACK LISTING:Intro - Pernell Vaughan - Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society (PS4/PSV - 2020) “Aku-max” Tenpei Sato 1 - Scott McElhone - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (ARC - 1991) “Bury My Shell at Wounded Knee (A.D. 1885)” Mutsuhiko Izumi2 - Camille (of Banshee Beats) - Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm (PS3 - 2010) “Along with the Dancing Leaves” Chikayo Fukuda3 - Joel Berube - Champion Wrestler (ARC - 1989) “Main BGM 01” Hidehito Kitamura, Kazuyuki Onui, Zuntata 4 - Brad Austin - Deltarune Ch1 (PC - 2018) “Field of Hopes and Dreams” Toby Fox5 - Rob Nichols - Bust-a-Groove 2 (PS1 - 1999) “Moonlight Party (Kelly’s Theme - English)” DJ Hisebe feat. Emiko6 - Hammock - Anna Kournikova's Smash Court Tennis (AKA”Smash Court 2”) (PS1 - 1998) “BGM 02 (AKA Time Square Stage)” Nobuhiro Ōuchi, Kaori Idaya, Kenji Matsuo, Masashi Sugiyama, Ayako Yamaguchi7 - “Kurly” Kevin Stevens - Paradise Killer (SWI/PC - 2020) “Moonrise Rapture/About That…” Barry Topping8 - Chris Murray - The Legend of Heroes: Hajimari no Kiseki (PS4 - 2020) “Like a Whirlwind” Falcom Sound Team jdk9 - Muddle MADness - Tower of Heaven (PC - 2009) “Indignant Divinity” Flashygoodness10 - Ryan Mcpherson - Octopath Traveler (SWI - 2018) “Main Theme” Yasunori Nishiki
Rarest Castlevania Game? #castlevania #gaming #retro Dongled 2023-04-18 | this is the rarest Castlevania game in my collection. It's a fan game that was published by Migami Games. They made very, VERY few physical copies of this. What are YOUR rarest Castlevania games?
Castlevania Legends...FINALLY COMPLETE IN BOX ACQUIRED! #castlevania #retro Dongled 2023-04-12 | When I was a teenager I got rid of a bunch of Game Boy boxes for some unknown stupid reason. One of my goals with my collection this year is to sell stuff I have less appreciation for and purchase things I really, really want. I've always wanted this CIB, but getting a reproduction box didn't do this one justice for me so I decided to buy a copy I found for a very fair price. No it wasn't 19.99 lol but I'm happy with the purchase.
SOUL CALIBUR II IVY EXCLUSIVE EDITION FIRST4FIGURES UNBOXING! Dongled 2023-04-11 | Been a while since I did one of these. Soul Calibur II is one of my favorite fighting games of all time. I spent a crazy amount of time playing Weapon Master mode and beat all the arcade modes with each character. My three favorite characters were Mitsurugi, Taki and of course, Ivy. Here's an unboxing of First4Figures' very pricey but SUPER detailed Ivy Valentine statue.
Castlevania EASTER Egg? Dongled 2023-04-09 | Happy Easter! here's a quick tidbit about Castlevania. Did you know the game takes place on Easter? it did! true story. So now you know! #Castlevania #easteregg #easter
Juste Belmont in Castlevania Nocturne? Netflixvania Rumors Dongled 2023-04-07 | Is Juste Belmont going to be in Castlevania Nocturne? Here's some evidence that shows that the Harmony of Dissonance star Belmont could be featured. Sources: imdb.com/title/tt14833612/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_smindependenttalent.com/actors/iain-glenWhat do you all think about this? Let me know in the comments below!Join my Discord for free to discuss this and other Castlevania news and more! 18 and up only: discord.gg/AAwNvbuPatreon? Sure why not, I mean that gum joke was worth a buck at least, wasn't it? www.patreon.com/dongled
TOP 5 WORST RETRO GAMING YOUTUBERS Dongled 2023-04-01 | Mike taps into his inner drama queen to discuss his 5 most loathed Youtubers. I think we can all agree on this one. Love you all, Happy April Fools! Dirty E-begging link: www.patreon.com/dongled"Who'd want to talk to YOU?!" Discord edition: discord.gg/AAwNvbu
THE VOICE OF ALUCARD - Robert Belgrade Interview - Castlevania Symphony of the Night and MORE! Dongled 2023-03-28 | I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Robert (Robby) Belgrade the voice of Alucard in Castlevania Symphony of the Night. We discussed a few of his other roles, how he got into voice acting, his love of jazz and music in general and how he came to live in Japan. Mega thanks to Robert Belgrade for taking time out of his day to chat with me, as well as composer Jeffrey Montoya for setting me up with it! Check out other Castlevania content here: youtube.com/watch?v=PBWnWL1SmHM&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPTConsider becoming a Patreon member of the channel! www.patreon.com/dongledDISCORD! It's free! It's a fun way to communicate with me and nearly 100 other cool people! Check it out if you're over 18: discord.gg/AAwNvbu
40th BIRTHDAY PICKUPS! Dongled 2023-03-21 | The title says it all! I don't do these that often but I thought I'd share. Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday! Discord: discord.gg/AAwNvbuPatreon: www.patreon.com/dongled
Dude, You Havent Played This Game?! Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King GBA Review Dongled 2023-03-16 | It's sometimes hard to believe there are games that don't have in-depth reviews up on Youtube. Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King, is one such example. A Natsume developed action game based on the hit television show of the same name, this Game Boy Advance exclusive received a low print run, making it one of the pricier Buffy based games. But does this game have more bark than bite? Find out as Mike deals with a "celebrity" in this review of Wrath of the Darkhul King!Thanks to Chips 'N Cellos who knocked it out of the park with their Natsume-inspired 8-bit take on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show theme. Consider checking them out as they do amazing covers and remixes in the vein of Mega Man music! youtube.com/@ChipsNCellosBuffy the Vampire Slayer TV show clips owned by Disney and Fox or maybe both? Either way, please don't sue me, Mickey, this was used for educational purposes....mostly. Big thanks to Matt Creamer aka Norrin Radd, VGM composer extraordinaire, who created my intro theme music. Go check out his stuff! twitch.tv/raddland | youtube.com/@raddlandThanks as always to Paul Hallaway for the Intro Effects!Special thanks to all Patrons but especially the Mourning Star Whip Tier and up! They are: Brice, Venthros, Sam Shafer, Great White North Presents, Scott Mcelhone, Nintenjoe, Derek Demiter and Trevin Adams. Your continued support helps create these classic goofy Youtube reviews! If you're interested in joining, check out the benefits and rewards here: www.patreon.com/dongled#buffythevampireslayer #Wrathofthedarkhulking #BuffyGBA
IS IT WORTH IT? Dead Cells Return To Castlevania DLC - A Beginners Perspective Dongled 2023-03-07 | Several months ago, I did a video talking about my lack of interest in the Return to Castlevania DLC because I had no interest in Dead Cells. Many people thought I was being closed minded and negative and, to be fair, I never really had any interest in the game because I prefer a more linear, less random experience. Flash forward to today's video, where I share my experience, stepping into the Dead Cells world brand new. I also take some time to discuss how to find the Return to Castlevania DLC and my initial thoughts on it as well. Is Dead Cells worth buying just to play Return to Castlevania? Find out in this video!#Castlevania #ReturnToCastlevania #deadcells Consider joining the Patreon! It's only a dollar! www.patreon.com/dongledJoin the Discord! It's free! discord.gg/AAwNvbu
XVGM Radio Podcast - Episode 98: Star Fox 64 Arwing Odyssey with Ro Panuganti Dongled 2023-02-15 | Star Fox 64 is sometimes viewed as the evolution in the Star Fox franchise’s musical journey. But with this more cinematic orchestral vision, the sounds of a more popular style of music has disappeared. But with musician Ro Panuganti’s prowess, Arwing Odyssey is born. A Progressive Metal thematic voyage through most of Star Fox 64’s music, Panuganti brings the modern musical themes back into play. Join us as we speak with him as we compare the original Star Fox 64 tracks with Ro’s updated arrangements. We speak to him about how Respawned Records approached him with the idea and how he had to fit the arrangement into a vinyl format upfront. Listen to Mike and Justin break down both of these styles artisitcally, all while sharing some fun Star Fox 64 memories from the 90s! Special thank you to Scarlet Moon Records for setting up the interview! Check out their site for more information on the album and other releases!Thanks to Ro Panuganti for joining us to discuss his fantastic arrangements! You can check out the bandcamp here and stay tuned to Respawned Records for the release! Ro’s Bandcamp: ropanuganti.bandcamp.com/album/arwing-odyssey-music-from-star-fox-64Respawned Records: respawnedrecords.comWhat’d you think of these Star Fox 64 arrangements in comparison with the originals? Are you going to pick up the Arwing Odyssey record or just go with the digital? Did you have a favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: facebook.com/groups/XVGMradioAlso, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnThanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioCheck out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format!Our Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM!Star Fox 64 - Original Compositions by: Kōji Kondō, Hajime WakaiAll Arrangements for Arwing Odyssey by Ro PanugantiTRACK LISTING:Intro - Corneria 1 - Katina 2 - Star Wolf 3 - Zoness4 - Aquas5 - Boss Battle 3
RANKING THE CASTLEVANIA NON-SPINOFF GAMES Dongled 2023-02-14 | I've always wanted to do one of these ranking videos and I figure I'd start with my favorite franchise, Castlevania. Here's the non-spinoff games ranked (i did include the remake games in this one.) Let me know what you think! Do you want to see more of these ranking videos from me? What topics do you want to see? Do you agree or disagree with my choices? Let me know down in the comments below!More Castlevania videos: youtube.com/watch?v=PHMC9MzYOJ8&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPTConsider supporting on Patreon! For a penny a day per month(give or take a penny depending on the days) you can get access to behind the scenes content, learn about future reviews and videos coming soon as well as director's cut commentaries and more! Go to Patreon.com/dongled for details!Join my Discord! It's free! Just be 18 years old or older and you can join a cool group of people chatting about games, castlevania, movies, music, anime and more! discord.gg/AAwNvbu
NOOB REPAIR Episode 20: How to Fix a Gamecube Stuck Eject Button Dongled 2023-02-02 | Got a Gamecube that has a door that won't properly close? Sure, there's an easy way to fix it...but we're going to disassemble the entire mechanism to REALLY get in there and clean the gunk outta that eject button! We tell you what tools to use, how to clean the system while you're in there and more on this long winded but chill 20th episode of NOOB REPAIR! Got an idea for NOOB REPAIR (that doesn't require soldering) or something you'd like to see get fixed? Maybe a helpful tip you'd like for me to showcase? Send your ideas over to me in the comments, at twitter (@DYHPTG) OR, email me: DYHPTG AT Gmail DOT comThe entire playlist of NOOB REPAIR is worth a watch! Here it is: youtube.com/watch?v=wfSRExPjhms&list=PLomWAEbCNi-8brpbga_N6-DLAMIQW78ViJoin the Discord to talk about this or other exciting videos on the channel! It costs you nothing! discord.gg/AAwNvbuPatreon if you're feeling frisky: www.patreon.com/dongledNR logo by Daniel Greenberg youtube.com/winteriongamestudios
Castlevania Chronicles 2 Fan Game STOLEN?! HELP! Dongled 2023-01-28 | Please help War Machine report the scumbags who are trying to resell his free fan game Castlevania Chronicles 2: Simon's Quest by stealing it and posting it to Itch.io! Here's how you can help report it:1. Go to: tugastudios.itch.io/castlevania-2-simonsquestpc2. Scroll down to REPORT and click it.3. Reason: Uploader not authorized to distribute4. Description: This isn't TugaStudios game, it's made by War Machine. Please remove it, it's a free fan game not created by TugaStudios! 5. Submit report.
CHANNEL UPDATE 2023! CELEBRATING 11 YEARS! Dongled 2023-01-26 | Now it's time for stuff everyone hates...AN UPDATE VIDEO! Yessiree, this is where I get to show off my narcissistic side and talk about what's happening with the channel concerning DYHPTG?!, Noob Repair, Gaming Linguistics, XVGM Radio and touch on a few notable releases! We also spend some time celebrating 11 years of reviews on the channel!Get your requests into our email for the 100th episode of XVGM Radio! send us an email XVGMRadio AT gmail DOT com. Consider joining the Patreon! It's only a single dollar down to help support future content from the channel! patreon.com/dongledWe've got a great little community of people in the Discord. Consider joining, it's free! 18 and up only though: discord.gg/AAwNvbuBig thanks to Daniel Greenberg for his help with logos over the years! Check out his channel here: youtube.com/@WinterionGameStudios/videosLinks to all discussed content:C64 Retrospective Review: youtu.be/wWXTcjAlUisOrder of Shadows Review: youtube.com/watch?v=9xO7wDevwtkAction Man Search for Base X GBC Review: youtube.com/watch?v=LwRoz0r1v5oJeremy Blaustein SOTN Interview: youtu.be/4iJm5ZrkIxE
Castlevania Chronicles 2 Simons Quest Fan Remake PREVIEW Dongled 2023-01-24 | I took part in beta testing this game by BMC War Machine and it's finally released! It'll need some cleanup in terms of bugs, but here's a video detailing some of the changes made to the original. Will it ever top the original Simon's Quest for me? ABSOLUTELY NOT. But it has the possibility to be one of the best fan games since Lecarde Chronicles 2! Grab the game and soundtrack in the description of this video: youtube.com/watch?v=fddKTZsaHZ4This is a fan game from BMC War Machine and though I took part in beta testing it, this is not a paid advertisement for the game. Just putting together some thoughts on the first publicly released version. Join my discord for free to talk about this game or any other game from the Castlevania universe! 18 and over, please: discord.gg/GZ3nFtPRPatreon is a great way to support your favorite content creators and I have one! Join it at patreon.com/dongled More Castlevania goodness: youtube.com/watch?v=wWXTcjAlUis&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPT
XVGM Radio Podcast - Episode 97: Super Famicom Exclusives with NikoTengoku Dongled 2023-01-18 | New Year! New Episode! Starting off 2023, our 5th year as a podcast, we’re joined once again by our good pal, NikoTengoku! The Super Famicom (or as we know it outside of Japan, the Super NES) is host to a COLOSSAL list of excellent game soundtracks, but the Japan exclusive stuff usually gets overlooked. Niko helps us pick 10 awesome tracks that we know you’re gonna love, along with a very, VERY silly episode as per usual with Niko. We poke fun of certain game title names and songs, get a visit from not one but TWO legacy PixelTunes Radio characters, AND officially “knight” Niko as our 3rd co-host! Though his role will remain as a guest contributor to the show, we’re always excited to be joined by Niko and he always brings the funny and engaging discussions to XVGM Radio! Big thanks to NikoTengoku for guesting on the episode! As always, check out his stuff here:Niko's8BitStereo: youtube.com/@Nikos8BitStereo 8Beats: 8beats.co/residents/nikotengoku NikoTengoku: youtube.com/channel/UCXcivGPk4XlEU-Tq7CgMx7A Also special shout out and thanks to Ed Wilson from TheVGMbassy for his commercial assistance! Check out his excellent VGM podcast here: TheVGMbassy.comWhat’d you think of this very silly, very exciting episode of XVGM Radio? Want to hear more from Niko Tengoku? Did you have a favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: facebook.com/groups/XVGMradioAlso, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnThanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioCheck out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format!Our Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM!TRACK LISTING:Intro (Niko) - Dynami Tracer (SFC - 1996) “Title” Nobuo Uemetsu1 - Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu (SFC - 1992) “Battle Theme 1” IGS Sound Team2 - Donald Duck no Mahô no Bôshi (SFC - 1995) “Forest of Angles” Takahisa Hirano, Takeshi Miura3 - Shin Kido Senki (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing): Endless Duel (SFC - 1996) “Versus Screen” Hiroyuki Iwatsuki, Haruo Ohashi4 - Kyouraku Sanyou Toyomaru Okumura Daiichi Maruhon Parlor Parlor! 4 CR (SFC - 1995) “Menu” Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura5 - Magic Knight Rayearth (SFC - 1995) “Mashin Battle” Daisuke Tamura6 - Star Ocean (SFC - 1996) “Dancin’ Sword” Motoi Sakuraba7 - Last Bible 3 (SFC - 1995) “Battle with Alec” Hiroyuki Yanada8 - Umihara Kawase (SFC - 1994) “Keiryu Theme” Masahito Nakano, Atsuhiro Motoyama, Shinji Tachikawa9 - ‘96 Zenkoku Koukou Soccer Senshuken (SFC - 1996) “Staff Roll” Toshiyuki Takine, Gocky in Bose
Dude, You Havent Played This Game?! Castlevania 64 RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW Dongled 2023-01-17 | Castlevania 64 is often considered a colossal failure of a game in the eyes of many, but to some, it (and its successor Legacy of Darkness) can be considered a fitting end to the Classicvania series. Big, bold and sometimes clunky, Castlevania 64 is the end result of a team that had never created a 3D game before. But underneath a rugged exterior is a heart of gold which took the franchise in a bold, exciting direction. Castlevania 64 was certainly a product of the times...a time many of us long to remember. So sit back, grab some snacks and get ready for the ultimate look back at Castlevania 64. Is Reindhardt Schneider really a Belmont? What's the deal with Skeletons Riding Motorcycles? Are Sexy Spider Women really that hot? All this and more as we join Reindhardt Schneider and Carrie Fernandez on their quest to rid the world of the evil that man has done yet again.Mike's been kidnapped! Swept off to a mysterious castle, he finds himself in familiar company with Dracula himself. Can he escape? Do these skits even matter anymore? Find out on an all new Dude, You Haven't Played This Game?!Huge thank you to Curioporium in Hartford, CT for letting us film at their location! Check out their shop if you're in the area and see what's happening on their website: Curioporium.com Big thanks to Brian "Science!" Siecienski for once again picking up the cape and makeup to become Dracula once more. Brian and I have been making home movies together since the 90s. I can't imagine doing it with anyone else. Thanks to Tim Leininger for directing as well! Tim has a well done theater critic Youtube channel, check it out if you're into musicals and theater shows: youtube.com/@onemansopinion8135/videosThank you to Candice from Candi's Game Shrine for voicing the Halloween Party Girl! Check her channel out for all your geeky craft and Virtual Boy goodness: youtube.com/@UC292bS8LQT2iBC-ZvojCaAw Thanks as always to Matt "Norrin Radd" Creamer for his intro music! Check out his stuff here: raddlandstudios.com | http://twitch.tv/norrinradd22Thanks to Paul Hallaway for his intro effects. Paul's been a major help with crafting my intros for years. Thanks for all you do for me, man. I really appreciate it!Thanks as always to Dexter Morrill for the title card art! This review was funded with the direct support of my Patreon members. I don't make any money off of Youtube. I do this for fun, but these people helped fund every video I've done for the past 7 or so years and it's been an immense help. Consider helping support the channel by joining the Patreon for even just a single dollar. Get access to tons of great bonus content! Thanks as always to ALL Patreon members but ESPECIALLY the Mourning Star Whip Tier and up! They are: Sam Shafer, The8thSign, Derek Demiter, Venthros, Brice, Nintenjoe, GreatWhiteNorthPresents, Scott Mcelhone and Trevin Adams! Join the Discord! It's FREE! 18 and up only: discord.gg/AAwNvbuMore Castlevania content here: youtube.com/watch?v=4iJm5ZrkIxE&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPT#Castlevania64 #CastlevaniaN64 #castlevania Timestamps: 00:00- intro skit 03:24- A Brief setup 05:55- Iga, Kobe Konami Development Info 06:57- Development Details, Intro to Castlevania 64 09:59- Stage Breakdown Part 1, enemies 12:45-SKELETONS RIDING MOTORCYCLES defense 14:39-Resident Evil inspirations, boss battles 16:39-Narrative discussion, character breakdowns 22:01-Reindhardt Schenider is a Belmont 23:57-Stage Breakdown Part 2, Camera and framerate 27:41-Combat, Controls and Inventory 30:18-Stage Breakdown Part 3, Malus Discussion 32:14-Replayability 33:22-Graphics, Music 40:19-Final Thoughts
THE MAN BEHIND WHAT IS A MAN...? Jeremy Blaustein Interview | Castlevania Symphony of the Night Dongled 2023-01-12 | I got the chance to do one of the first ever Castlevania Symphony of the Night centric interviews with the English Translator of the game: Jeremy Blaustein. We talked about nuanced details about his literary influences on things like enemy names (things like Legion and some of the weapons.) We touched on what translating or localizing a game really meant back in the day as compared to now with his answers shocking me about the process. And of course, we discussed the infamous "WHAT IS A MAN?" line, confirming from other sources officially for the first time. Grab a drink and sit down for an extremely informative interview with the man behind the english translation of Castlevania Symphony of the Night!Big thanks to Mr. Blaustein for sitting down with me for this audio interview. Currently, he has his own translation company for video games called DragonBaby. You can check out their stuff here:dragonbaby.comOr on Twitter at: DragonbabyLocLegends of Localization article: legendsoflocalization.com/lets-investigate-a-miserable-pile-of-secretsWhat was the most shocking reveal here? Do you prefer the original translation/localization or the retranslated PSP/Requiem version? Let me know down in the comments below.Join discussion on this or other topics on my discord! discord.gg/AAwNvbuPatreon is a great way to support your favorite content creators! Consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/dongled#Symphonyofthenight #Castlevania #JeremyBlaustein
Castlevania Requiem Classic Collectors Edition Unboxing Plus GOODIES! Dongled 2022-12-30 | In my most likely final video of 2022, I unbox the recently released Castlevania Requiem collector's edition plus some additional Castlevania goodies I purchased. What's your favorite cover for Dracula X? Do you like the Requiem re-recorded audio version of SotN better than the original PS1 version? Did you pick any of this stuff up? Still waiting on the Ultimate Edition? Lemme know in the comments below!As always, thanks so much for watching and making 2022 an amazing year. I've got a TON of great content coming in 2023! If you feel like supporting the channel, a like on this video, sharing it with others or a subscription helps. If you wanna go the extra mile, Patreon is a great way to support smaller creators so you can help fund future reviews and content! Check it out at www.patreon.com/dongledJoin the discord! Totally free and 18+ only please: discord.gg/AAwNvbuCheck out more Castlevania related content here:
XVGM Radio Podcast - Episode 96: Slayin 2! With Composer Matt NorrinRadd Creamer! Dongled 2022-12-28 | Matt Creamer (AKA Norrin Radd) has been one of our favorite guests (and composers) for some time now, but he’s been holding back from us. He’s unleashed his final musical form in the mold of Slayin’ 2’s original soundtrack and it is A BANGER/ROCKER! Now it’s time for you to feast your ears on over a dozen epic tracks that perfectly merge the worlds of modern and retro VGM. From the guys gettin’ goofy about one of Matt’s inspirations for a song (Home Improvement?!) to Justin poking fun at Mike for picking almost all Grassland tracks, we dissect the soundtrack’s sound like never before on the show and Matt answered all our questions like a pro. Step into the world of this modern retro indie that takes inspiration from Guardian Heroes, the early Ys games and more in this truly SLAYIN’ episode of XVGM Radio! If you enjoyed the soundtrack and want a chance to win it yourself, visit our social media platforms below and either send us an email or leave us a comment with your favorite track that we played on the Episode 96 post. There’s 6 different ways to win a copy, one per platform, per person. Youtube, Email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord!Big thanks to Matt Creamer for hanging and chatting up his amazing Slayin’ 2 OST! Check out the soundtrack here: mattcreameraudio.bandcamp.com/album/slayin-2-original-soundtrackAlso check out Matt’s Twitch: http://twitch.tv/norrinradd22We have a Facebook! Join us in the discussion at www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMRadioAlso, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnThanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioCheck out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format! Our Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM!TRACK LISTING:Intro - Attract Mode Intro + Title Screen 1 - Swarms of the Eastern Grassland2 - Remains of the Burned Forest3 - Hordes Faced in the Lagoon4 - Showdown with the Giant Dragon5 - Tested in the Southern Grasslands6 - Graveyards, Curses, and the UndeadIntermission - Goblin Builders Guild7 - Monsters Spotted in the Grasslands8 - Long Forgotten Ancient Library9 - Charging the Volcano10 -The Best Performance of your Life
Secret Dongled Discord Gift Swap Unboxings Dongled 2022-12-22 | Me and some pals on my Discord got together and decided to do a Secret Santa! It was a great way to cap off an amazing year on Youtube; One full of personal and professional growth and reflection. Happy Holidays to all and a Happy New Year as well! Join the discord for free! If you're over 18 (which you should definitely be if you're watching my old man retro channel,) it's a great place to meet cool people and chat about games, music, tv and movies, anime and more! discord.gg/AAwNvbuHere's everyone featured in today's video: GreatWhiteNorthPresents - youtube.com/@GreatWhiteNorthPresents/videosJustAnotherMatt420 - youtube.com/@JustAnotherMatt420/videos Venthros - youtube.com/@Venthros/videosBargain Bin Hobo - youtube.com/@TheBargainBinHobo/videosPragmatik - youtube.com/@PragmatikReviews/videosThanks to all of you guys who joined me for this event! I hope everyone enjoys their gifts! Let's do it again next year!
Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC Announcement Thoughts - Who Should Make A NEW Castlevania? Dongled 2022-12-09 | I try to be your number 1 stop for Castlevania news and today's is HOT off the presses! Castlevania DLC is coming to Dead Cells in Q1 2023! What are my thoughts on it? Do I think there's ever going to be a new Castlevania game and if so, which developer should make it (since Konami won't be based on their current lending of IPs to other devs.) What are your thoughts on this announcement? Are you tired of seeing Richter and Alucard in every cameo? Will Simon ever return? Will there ever be Justice for Sonia Belmont? Leave a constructive comment down below and as always, thanks for watching and stay tuned for more Castlevania content!Consider becoming a Patreon member. Just a dollar down gets cool rewards, backstage info about new content, Taco Bell monthly food reviews, Director's Cut content and more! www.patreon.com/dongledJoin the discord! Great place to chat about Castlevania, video games in general, anime, and more! Please be 18+, entry is free! Follow me on Twitter for more ramblings: @DYHPTGWatch more Castlevania content: youtube.com/watch?v=JP7TtO1oWJc&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPT
XVGM Radio Podcast - Episode 95: PS2 and PSP VGM Memories Dongled 2022-11-30 | It’s well known that Sony’s Playstation 2 dominated sales during the 6th generation of gaming. However, this was also during the era where Sony attempted to take on the task of toppling Nintendo’s handheld juggernaut abilities. Enter the Sony Playstation Portable, Sony’s first major foray into the handheld market. Many games from the PS2 were given handheld versions on the PSP and while this is an interesting discussion point, the guys at XVGM Radio decided to just bask in the glory of the 6th generation, Sony style. Today’s episode is an exploration into some PS2 and PSP games with the occasional example of crossover. Mike threatens to discuss Castlevania until he turns blue, all while we learn about Justin’s price point on Amazon. From racist Mega Man boss discussions to feeling inadequate thanks to a royal pain in the butt, today’s a great way to break open some Thanksgiving Day leftovers and enjoy some PS2/PSP nostalgia discussion! What’d you think of this exploration into the Playstation 2 and Playstation Portable? Favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMr...Also, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnSpecial thanks to Cam Werme for his Patron pick, and of course, thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Alex Messenger, Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioOur Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM!TRACK LISTING:Intro - Katamari Damacy (PS2 - 2004) “Fugue #7777” Asuka Sakai1 - Mega Man Powered Up (PSP - 2006) “Time Man Stage” Toshihiko Horiyama2 - Ys VI: The Ark of Nepishtim (PS2/PSP - 2005/2006) “Release of the Far West Ocean” Hayato Sonoda, Wataru Ishibashi3 - Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (PS2 - 2003) “Pagoda of the Misty Moon” Michiru Yamane4 - Puzzle Guzzle (PSP - 2008) “Track 7” JoJoGa5 - LocoRoco (PSP - 2006) “doda doda ~The Snow Has Fallen - LocoRoco Red & PinkVersion~” Nobuyuki Shimizu, Kemmei Adachi6 - Nightshade (PS2 - 2003) “Skyscraper Tokyo” Fumie Kumatani, Tomonori Sawada, Keiichi Sugiyama, Yutaka Minobe7 - Patreon Pick: Cam Werme - Maximo VS Army of Zin (PS2 - 2003) “The First Strike!” Tommy Tallarico 8 -Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles (PSP - 2007) “Demon Seed (Arranged)” Michiru Yamane, Masanori Akita, Yuichi Tsuchiya, Akihiro Honda, Yasuhiro Ichihashi, (Original by Yoshinori Sasaki, Jun Funahashi, Yukie Morimoto, Hidenori Maezawa)9 - Bleach: Heat the Soul (PSP - 2005) “Stage 4” Basiscape Co., Ltd.10 - Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies (PS2 - 2001) “Operation” Katsuro Tajima, Keiki Kobayashi, Hiroshi Okubo, Tetsukazu Nakanishi
Castlevania Symphony of the Night - LIVE! Dongled 2022-11-18 | Join me as we continue our journey through Symphony of the Night!Patreon.com/DongledDiscord (18+ only) : discord.gg/AAwNvbuTwitter: @DYHPTG
Avenging Spirit Game Boy Unboxing: WHY DID I BUY THIS? A DISCUSSION ON ORIGINAL VS RERELEASE Dongled 2022-11-15 | Retro-Bit has been putting out retro re-releases with updated box art and in some cases, cutscenes that are brand new to non-Japanese audiences. A good example is Metal Storm as well as today's game unboxing: Avenging Spirit. But I already owned the original game...so, why did I decide to part with it in favor on this one? The answer may surprise you. Would you rather have the original game release, or a more complete version of the game? Retro Bit does their due diligence to get original IP owners (and developers) approval of their products. Do you feel like this is enough to accept their re-releases (and many other companies that do it) as a "proper" rerelease? I'd love to get your constructive opinions on this down below. Thanks and enjoy!Avenging Spirit was bought with my own money. I am not employed by Retro Bit, Castlemania Games or any other third party, nor have I been paid or given this game as a way to "promote" it. Please consider becoming a Patreon member if you liked the video! For just $1 down, you get access to behind the scenes content for the channel, along with several other perks and benefits. Take a look at www.patreon.com/dongledConsider joining the Discord if you're 18+. It's free! discord.gg/AAwNvbu
ITS HORRIBLE! Castlevania Symphony of the Night ON THE TIGER GAMECOM?! Dongled 2022-11-04 | Recently, Hidden Palace, a website devoted to unreleased game dumps, released the Castlevania: Symphony of the Night port to the ill-fated Tiger Game Com handheld system. I've played it and it's ATROCIOUS. Bask in my pain as I take you through two hours worth of it (trimmed down to about 30 mins for brevity's sake) Shout out to Hidden Palace for making this possible: hiddenpalace.org/Castlevania:_Symphony_of_the_Night_(Game.com_Prototype)What do you think? Worst part of it? Music? Graphics? Controls? Let me know down in the comments below. Do you intend to play it? Do you wish it came out? Sound off! Please consider liking the video and sharing with your friends on social media! It really helps get the word out.Patreon is a great way to sponsor the channel and help me produce more content like this. Consider becoming a Patreon member for even just the cost of four quarters! Join at patreon.com/dongled today!JOIN THE DISCORD! 18+, it's free and there's a great community of people there who are awesome to chat with! discord.gg/AAwNvbuFollow me on Twitter for more Castlevania posts: twitter.com/dyhptg
Do Castlevania Cameos Ruin The Brand? Dongled 2022-10-31 | Recently, Brawlhalla and Obakeidoro announced Castlevania cameos in their games. Are these cameos cheapening the Castlevania brand? or do they harken back to the Wai Wai World era of games for Konami? Sound off on these in the comments down below.Free Style Game Channel Trailer for Bail x Jail Castlevania content: youtu.be/xveyurCavdo
Dude, You Havent Played This Game?! Castlevania Order of Shadows Review Dongled 2022-10-28 | It's that spooky time of the year...but Mike's feeling under the weather. Good thing the Halloween Spirit is here to convince him to do a review. While it's a game worth discussing, is it a game worth playing? Find out all about Castlevania Order of Shadows, the 2007 Mobile exclusive in this low-key but still SPOoOoOoOoky review! Big thank you to Vincent Diamante for the Interview from back in 2019. Here's the episode we discussed it on XVGM Radio: youtu.be/LtIL-IqLrZ0You can check out his works and website here: vincentdiamante.comThanks to ChrisBCrisps for his voice over work, reading Vincent's answers. Please check out his criminally underrated channel: youtube.com/c/ChrisBCrispsThanks as always to Paul Hallway for his intro effects and Matt Creamer (Norrin Radd) for his stellar Intro music! Check out his stuff here:https://linktr.ee/norrinradd22Thanks as always to ALL Patreon members but ESPECIALLY the Mourning Star Whip Tier and up! They are: Sam Schafer, Scott Mcelhone, Brice, Derek Demiter, Nintenjoe, Venthros and Trevin Adams. Consider joining the Patreon for $1 or more and support silly Youtube reviews like this one! Access to monthly director's commentary on older episodes, regular updates regarding the upcoming episode progress, taco bell food reviews each month, live streams, stickers and more! Go to www.patreon.com/dongled to learn more!Check out other Castlevania and Bloodstained content here: youtube.com/watch?v=xEHNbHylG-Y&list=PLomWAEbCNi-_0t7xOXe4PkwklFyAe8xPT
XVGM Radio Podcast - Episode 94: SPOOKYFEST 2022 Dongled 2022-10-26 | It’s that spooooooooooky time of year again! Celebrate Halloween with the video game music podcast hostesses with the mostestes….that’s a word. Justin and Mike host Spookyfest each year and now that they’re back to their normal outdoor festival activity, you’re in for a fright of a good time! From discussions of Peanuts characters becoming VGM composers to the nostalgia-dripping remembrance of Count Duckula’s airtime, the boils scare no expense as they share their love of spooky game tunes. Mike digs up the bones of his rare appreciation for industrial music and Justin learning that….GASP…he was replaced with a ROBOT?! It’s a howling romp of a VGM festival that we hope you’ll enjoy…PERMANENTLY! MUWAHAHAH!What’d you think of this year’s Halloween episode? Enjoy the sponsors? Favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: facebook.com/groups/XVGMradioAlso, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnSpecial thanks to Alex Messenger for his Patron pick, and of course, thanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Alex Messenger, Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioOur Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM!TRACK LISTING:Intro - Frankenstein: The Monster Returns (NES, 1990) “Stage 1” Linus, Cha♡Cha1 - Ghoul Panic (PS1/ARC, 1999) “Challenge Stage 8” Manabu Namiki/Unknown Composer2 - The Mummy (GB - 2000) “BGM #03” Junko Karashima3 - Illbleed (DC, 2001) “A Losing Battle” Yukinori Kikuchi4 - Count Duckula in No Sax Please - We're Egyptian (C64 - 1989) “Main Theme” Unknown Composer5 - Patreon Pick: Alex Messenger - Super Meat Boy (XB360 - 2010) “C.H.A.D.'s Broken Wind (Ch 2 Dark World)” Danny Baranowsky6 - Cuphead (XBOne - 2017) “The Mausoleum” Kristofer Maddigan7 - Spooky’s Jump Scare Mansion (Steam - 2014) “A Smile Beneath Your Skin” Akuma Kira8 - Friday the 13th (NES - 1989) “Track 02” Hirohiko Takayama9 -Evil Tonight (SWI/Steam - 2021) “Haven” Peter Jones10 - Aliens (ARC - 1990) “Stages 5-1 & 5-2” Masanori Adachi
SACRIFICES HAD TO BE MADE! $100 NES CHALLENGE! Dongled 2022-10-07 | Got $100? Put it to the test and compile a list of loose NES games! That's what I did in this Retro Community Fueled Challenge! Big thanks to MaxImpact24 and DOYouNerd for their inspiration!MaxImpact24's video: youtu.be/HpjrjJRsK3QDoYouNerd's video: youtu.be/QSPx-JtSrzYMake sure to leave a comment with your list of games and the current prices! (Put the current month/year if your response is after October 2022!) Wanna support the channel? Share this video or comment. Wanna SUPER support the channel? Ok, if you insist. Head over to Patreon.com/Dongled to do so. Even $1 gets you a buncha cool stuff.My Discord (18+ only) discord.gg/D4EkZAV8
XVGM Radio Podcast - Episode 93: X-Men Game Music w/ Carlos from Heroes Three Podcast Dongled 2022-09-14 | Marvel Comics’ X-Men series is a franchise that means a lot to millions all over the planet. In the 90s, it was the pinnacle of X-citing, engaging storytelling coupled with a major media boost thanks to the comics, collectible cards, Saturday morning cartoons and of course, video games. On today’s episode of XVGM Radio, Mike and Justin invite fellow X-Men fan Carlos from the Heroes Three Podcast to share some nostalgic memories on how the gaming experiences featuring the mighty Mutants changed their lives forever. Choosing from mostly the 90s era of X-related games and their music, the boys dish the dirt on 10 awesome songs from that era. Listen to tales of Mike piddling around with ZSNES’ emulator to make music remixes of Cyclops’ theme. Hear how the X-Men changed Carlos’ life when it came to becoming an artist. Revel in Justin’s tale on how his appreciation for Genesis music has flipped the switch. They share their favorite X-heroes, open up about their pre-pubescent love of Psylocke and try to figure out what’s up with people who are anti-Capcom guitar tones. The guys discuss the deeper meanings of the X-Men metaphor and how it relates to real life in this personal, fulfilling episode that features songs you love AND some you might discover for the first time!Big thank you to Carlos from The Heroes Three Podcast! Follow him on Twitter and check out his podcast!Heroes Three Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/Heroes3PodcastCarlos’ Twitter: twitter.com/pooplos_zWhat’d you think of our X-Men episode? Favorite track? Who are YOUR Top 5 Favorite X-character? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: facebook.com/groups/XVGMradioAlso, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: discord.gg/zWxDYfnThanks to all of our wonderful Patrons: Alex Messenger, Cam Werme, Chris Murray, Chris Myers, Chris Hart, Scott McElhone, Jordan & Anson Davis, Rayjkayj, Llama Adam, Kung Fu Carlito, Nick Davis, Bedroth, Ryan McPherson, Marques Stewart, Scott Brackett, and Brad Austin. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadioOur Twitter and Instagram are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadioIf you’re an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we’re doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM!TRACK LISTING:Intro - X-Men (ARC - 1992) “Here Comes the Hero” Seichi Fukami, Yuji Takenouchi, Junya Nakano, Ayako Nishigaki1 - Marvel Super Heroes (ARC - 1995) - “Wolverine Stage” Takayuki Iwai, Yuki Iwai, Tatsuro Suzuki 2 - X-Men (GEN - 1993) “Final Boss” Fletcher Beasley3 - X-Men Mutant Apocalypse (SNES - 1994) “Theme of Cyclops” Setsuo Yamamoto4 - The Uncanny X-Men (NES, 1989) - “Level 3 - Search and Destroy the Robofactory” Unknown Composer5 - Patreon Pick: RayjCayj - X-Men: Children of the Atom (ARC - 1994, SAT -1995, DOS - 1997, PS1 - 1998) "Moon Night - Psylocke's Theme" - Shun Nishigaki6 - X2: Wolverine’s Revenge (GBA - 2003) “Boss” Shin'en (Manfred Linzner)7 - Spider-Man and the X-Men (SNES - 1992) - “Gambit” Geoff Follin, Tim Follin8 - X-Men vs. Street Fighter (ARC - 1996) “Magneto Stage” Yuki Iwai, Yūko Takehara9 - X-Men Mutant Wars (GBC - 2000) “Sewers” Kazuo Sawa
Dude, You Havent Played This Game?! Action Man Search for Base X Game Boy Color REVIEW Dongled 2022-09-09 | Action Man Search for Base X, is a Game Boy Color Exclusive. Released in 2001 just a few months prior to the Game Boy Advance's launch, it quickly became a forgotten piece of licensed games history, shoving off into gaming oblivion. Developed by Natsume and published by THQ, the game invokes a throwback to the wonky, wild days of the NES era. But does this game rival Natsume's 8-bit masterpieces or does it fall flat? Find out on this episode of DYHPTG?!Mike gets a visit from a very nude, very rude....thing. Can he help him find his clothes? Does it really matter? Who watches these skits, anyways?! Big thanks to my pal Lucious Showcase (LT Showcase, Lucious T) Luke Chapman for helping with voicing Action Man. Check out his reviews and content here (I promise, you'll like it!) : youtube.com/c/LuciousShowcaseThanks as always to Paul Hallaway for his intro effects, and Matt Creamer for his intro music. You can find his content here:Twitch: twitch.tv/norrinradd22Youtube: youtube.com/c/NorrinRadd22Music Site: http://raddlandstudios.comHuge thank you to all Patreon members, but especially the Mourning Star Whip tier and up! They are: Sam Schafer, Scott Mcelhone, GreatWhiteNorthPresents, The8thSign, Venthros, Nintenjoe, Brice, Derek Demiter and Trevin Adams. If you wanna be on this list, or wanna support the show, join at: www.patreon.com/dongled The costume, makeup, wig, props, title theme music and title card art are ALL funded by YOU if you donate. Thanks for supporting my goofy reviews!
FOMO GOT ME! TMNT Cowabunga Collection Collectors Edition UNBOXING - SWITCH Dongled 2022-08-31 | Yep, FOMO...it's a dangerous thing. But I grabbed this collection and wanted to share with you what's inside, my thoughts on everything and wax nostalgia on TMNT. Share your thoughts! Favorite Turtle? Was April YOUR first cartoon childhood crush, too? Lemme know in the comments below.More TMNT Goodness: Hyperstone Heist Review: youtube.com/watch?v=g__Hjvh5g-U
What Is Going On With Bloodstained?! Journey Update, Roadmap, Sequel Talk Dongled 2022-08-23 | I figured I'd take a minute to highlight not only the latest update which adds Journey-based content to Bloodstained, but also discuss the previous and upcoming DLC for the game. Is Ritual of the Night overstaying its welcome? Will there be an "Ultimate Edition" of the game released when the road map to DLC is over? When should the sequel be announced/teased with footage? All of this and more on the latest Bloodstained update video! Constructive criticism and discussion is encouraged. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!News for Journey based content from GameRant: gamerant.com/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night-crossover-journeyPictures from NME added for visual clarification. More Bloodstained content:
Retro World Expo 2022 XVGM Radio Panel Announcement! Dongled 2022-08-19 | It's back! Just a quick announcement...I'll be joined by my co-host on XVGM Radio, Justin, as we head to Retro World Expo 2022 on August 27th. We're co-hosting a panel with Ed (VGMbassy) and Rob and Pernell (Rhythm & Pixels) called: Hidden Musical Gems From Legendary Composers. It's on Saturday the 27th from 3-4 PM EST in Panel Room B. Stick around afterwards for a bonus Rhythm & Pixels panel too! Details on the website:retroworldexpo.com/panelscheduleIf you're not able to make it down, you can listen to the panel via our August 2022 Live Show for the XVGM Radio Patreon! Patreon.com/XVGMRadio.Hope to see you there!
