Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
  • Dance Central – Featuring New Songs by Black Eyes Peas, Cameo, & Tag Team

    Posted by on November 22, 2010 under Music, Xbox 360
    Fans of the Black Eyed Peas (and dance classics like Cameo and Tag Team) can download their songs on Xbox Live for Dance Central next week. Each song will cost 240 MS Points. Available on Xbox 360 (Nov. 23): •    The Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling" •    Cameo – “Word Up!" •    Tag Team – “Whoomp! (There It Is)"... more.
  • Rock Band to Bring in No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom Album (Press Release)

    Posted by on May 1, 2010 under Music, PS3, WII, Xbox 360
    **ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT** COMPLETE NO DOUBT’S TRAGIC KINGDOM ALBUM NEXT WEEK IN ROCK BAND Plus Singles from Orianthi and Picture Me Broken Cambridge, Mass. – April 30, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that beginning next week, the entirety of No Doubt’s seminal album,Tragic Kingdom, as well as singles from Orianthi and Picture Me Broken, will be available i... more.
  • Video Games Live 6/17/2010 Show in L.A (Special Note)

    Posted by on April 8, 2010 under Music, News
    This is a quick post about the Video Games Live show in L.A. on 6/17/2010.  There are going to be a lot of special guests at this show and Tommy has made arrangements for fans to get a special pre-sale purchase of tickets (you better hurry). These are special seats so make sure to use the code "mario" when purchasing.  Now, why are you still reading?... more.
  • The King of Time Review (Music for Our Retro Fans)

    Posted by on April 4, 2010 under Music
    The King of Time is made within the limitations of the over 20 year old Nintendo Entertainment System, the console that reinvigorated the US gaming scene. There are 10 tracks (11 if you count the looping version of #5 that is included as a bonus) available on the King of Time album. Songs like track #5: Twinkle Heart Bubble are simply awe inspiring when you get over the fact that, honestly, n... more.
  • Video Games Live Guest Stars List Announced (and New Recording Date)

    Posted by on March 23, 2010 under Music
    Video Games Live, the full on aural assault lead by musical genius, Tommy Tallarico, has just announced the guest star list for the show that will be aired on PBS later this year (this event was originally scheduled for earlier this year but due to the Holiday season, it was rescheduled so members can enjoy their time with families and friends). On the guest list are none other than the legenda... more.
  • Penumbra Soundtrack – Special Edition (Review)

    Posted by on February 23, 2010 under Music
    Frictional Games have created a monster of a game series (I was hearing about Penumbra, even though I didn't have a computer at the time and this was from non gamers too).  Continuing the tradition of being freaky as can be and scaring people we have Penumbra Soundtrack - Special Edition here.  This being the first game soundtrack I have ever reviewed has given me high hopes for others (with Vid... more.
  • Dark Void Original Soundtrack Announced

    Posted by on January 23, 2010 under Music, Xbox 360
    Sumthing Else Music Works, led by Nile Rogers, has been licensing and releasing video game soundtracks since the 1990's and has just added Dark Void from Capcom to their catalog with Dark Void Original Soundtrack.  DVOS was recorded at the world renowned Warner Bros Eastwood Scoring Stage performed by some of the best orchestral musicians in music today. Dark Void Original Soundtrack by Sumthi... more.
  • The Retro League – An Overview of the First 12 Episodes

    Posted by on January 10, 2010 under Music, News
    Gaming podcasts are a dime a dozen, retro gaming podcasts are slightly more rare.  Retro gaming podcasts that deal with actual retro content (Xbox and PS2 are not retro, sorry) are extremely rare.  That is where The Retro League shines and stands head and shoulders above their competition in this slightly clouded genre of podcasting. The Retro League features the antics and commentary of 5 diff... more.
  • Penumbra Soundtrack Released by Sound of Fiction

    Posted by on January 8, 2010 under Music, PC
    Sound of Fiction, an independent record label that was founded by Mikko Tarmia, has just released the Penumbra soundtrack.  The Penumbra soundtrack features over 1 hour of remastered music in 27 tracks that span all three games from the series.  Exclusive to this version is a text from the series narrative director, Tom Jubert is just on the dark background of Penumbra. The Penumbra sound... more.
  • Video Games Live

    Posted by on December 18, 2009 under Music, News
    Video Games Live is partnering with PBS to bring an exclusive concert to viewers in June 2010 (it is being filmed on February 5th, 2010 at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.  There will be a DVD and Blu Ray release of the concert made available through PBS (for a limited exclusive time and then at most retailers including online stores worldwide). Vid... more.