On this episode of Game Jams we learn that Friends for Game Boy is the best sitcom based video game, Golden Eye is better with 3-6 Mafia, and Zero Wing is the greatest Rock Opera Thanks to SilvaGunner and The Legend of Renegade, this episode wouldn’t be possible without them. (00:00:00) The Legend of Renegade ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #18: Just an Ordinary Day in April (04/01/24)’ »

In celebration of The KNGI Network’s 21st anniversary Game Jams presents 21 tracks representing the 21 years KNGI has been on-air! (00:00:00) Koji Hayama – Gadget Trainer – Ape Escape 2 (00:02:08) [BREAK] 2004 – 2009 (00:03:29) Isamu Ohira – Hypnosis – Gran Turismo 4 (00:05:12) Sergei Mantis – Sea Breeze – Metal Gear Solid ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #17: Kilbourne’s Shut Up and Jam (03/18/24)’ »

After some technical issues, Game Jams comes to you 10 days late in “Substitute Teacher Mode”. On this episode of Game Jams we learn to honor our legends while they’re here, that AI is slowly killing the internet, and Charles is not up on his Italian sayings at all. Tracklist (00:00:00) Nobuo Uematsu – Eternity ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #16: The Thursday Breakaway (03/14/24)’ »

Happy President’s Day! On this episode of Game Jams we learn that our presidential candidates wouldn’t be very good mech suit pilots, your Plumber’s Academy instructor may try to murder you, and how to great men once saved President Ronnie back in the 80s. Plus the first ever Game Jams exclusive premiere of Victor Grand’s ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #15: Are You a Bad Enough Dude? (02/19/24)’ »

On this episode of Game Jams we learn that if nothing else, Hideo Kojima is super stylish, some people actually like Marble Garden Zone, and PaRappa The Rapper lyrics are the best pick up lines. Tracklist: (00:00:00) Norihiko Hibino, Rika Muranaka, Vocals: Cynthia Harrell – Snake Eater – Metal Gear Solid 3 (00:02:55) [BREAK] Kojima ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #14: Roof Rats Revenge (02/05/24)’ »

Broadcasting live from Puerto Rico! On this episode of Game Jams we learn that Charles needs to take Spanish lessons(and English too, cause he won’t stop saying um), Blind Spot is a band made up of former Sega Sound Team Members, and the game industry is only capable of using one black hair style at ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #13: 1sland Vib3s (01/22/24)’ »

On this episode of Game Jams we celebrate the new year and our first show on the KNGI Network! We learn that Sonic 3D Blast for Saturn has a surprisingly smooth soundtrack, Ian Flynn’s brain can carry an ungodly amount of context, and what the first song ever played on Nitro Game Injection was(back when ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #12: The KNG and I (01/08/24)’ »

Charles overcorrects on the lack of Sega Genesis music in the last episode by playing too much Sega Genesis music (00:00:00) Masato Nakamura – Chemical Plant Zone – Sonic 2 (00:02:10) [BREAK] Lack of Genesis (00:03:10) Yuzo Koshiro – Make Me Dance – Revenge of Shinobi (00:05:09) Yuzo Koshiro – Up & Up – Streets ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #11: Genesis (12/11/23)’ »

On this episode of Game Jams we learn that Darren Mitchell gets his inspiration from film soundtracks, Gene should have been in Marvel vs Capcom 3, and that everyone should grab a copy of Ape Out on Steam Darren Mitchell interview: https://turoksanctum.com/darren-mitchell-interview-turok/ Darren Mitchell’s Bandcamp Page: https://darrenmitchell.bandcamp.com/ Darren Mitchell’s Turok Composer Collection playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeV4Hj2IZGE&list=PL8jAjXrsbGICfXC8Jvu1jIz3cnjvrdpqj Marvel Vs Capcom 3 ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #10: GJX (11/27/23)’ »

On this episode of Game Jams we learn that one of the composers from Pizza Tower is still in high school, sometimes you gotta get your start by making licensed games, and the new Mario voice isn’t different enough to matter. The Scheme: 21st Century Revival Pre-order: https://limitedrungames.com/collections/the-scheme-21st-century-revival/products/the-scheme-21st-century-revival-cd-soundtrack#product-details ClascyJitto is in High School: https://www.pcgamer.com/2023s-best-gaming-soundtrack-was-co-created-by-a-high-school-student-and-a-first-time-composer/ Buy Legends of ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #9: Treasure Trove (11/13/23)’ »

It’s Halloween, so we have a spooktacular selection of haunting tracks. Charles tries to figure out why the Sega Genesis soundtrack for Mortal Kombat is different and gushes about his love of Michiru Yamane’s music. “It’s mathematically impossible for Genesis to have better music than Super Nintendo”: https://www.mortalkombatonline.com/t/classic/music-of-the-first-game/0gN0CLq4A8e Michiru Yamane’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichiruYamane-eu3ph (00:00:00) Naofumi Hataya, Jun ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #8: Game Jams Halloween (10/30/23)’ »

Game Jams returns after a one show hiatus. Charles is now a father so he’s brought a selection of downtempo, low intensity tracks to chill out to, enjoy! (00:00:00) Shoji Meguro – Signs Of Love – Persona 4 (00:02:52) [BREAK] (00:04:48) Kristofer Maddigan – Inkwell Isle III – Cuphead (00:07:41) Fumie Kumatani · Kenichi Tokoi ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #7: Let Mom Sleep (10/16/23)’ »

Join Charles for a showcase of tense, frantic, and funky music played during video game “boss” encounters. Today we learn about eccentric fighting game bosses and Michael Jackson’s involvement in Sonic 3 (00:00:00) [BREAK] Fatman Speaks (00:00:09) Norihiko Hibino – Yell Dead Cell – Metal Gear Solid 2 (00:03:52) [BREAK] (00:05:10) Naoto Tanaka, Naoya Kamisaka, ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #6: Here Comes The Boss!! (09/18/23)’ »

In honor of the release of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk we are highlighting music that could fit in the Cyberfunk genre. Meanwhile Charles discovers that a supergroup composed the music to the first entry to the Vigilante 8 series. As of 8/23/23 Charles still has not installed Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on his computer (00:00:00) Hideki Naganuma ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #5: Cyberfunk Celebration (08/21/23)’ »

Episode 4 of Game Jams! Charles asks the eternal question; is it Hydrocity or Hydro City? The Library of Congress inducts NES music into the National Recording Registry, and Hollywood Principle is looking for a new singer! Join the Game Jams discord!: https://discord.gg/gAuVnHzNkJ Articles: Sonic Origins and the Hydrocity Debate: https://www.fanbyte.com/games/news/sonic-origins-further-confuses-the-hydrocity-vs-hydro-city-debate Library of Congress blog ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #4: Culturally, Historically, or Aesthetically Significant (08/07/23)’ »

The third episode of Game Jams, listen to great game music from all genres and platforms, Charles complains about his management company at some point (00:00:00) Deavid Soul – Miller Ball Breakers – Jet Set Radio (00:05:36) [BREAK] (00:06:39) Keiichi Okabe – Heiachi Mishima – Tekken 3 (00:10:03) Graeme Norgate / Grant Kirkhope / Robin ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #3: Level 3 (07/24/23)’ »

Game Jams is back for it’s second edition, enjoy songs composed for various video games from Cult of The Lamb to Katamari Damacy! Also listen for shoutouts to RetroQgaming and TheoDoesStreams (00:00:00) Shinobu Tanaka, Ryo Nagamatsu – Title Screen – Wii Play (00:02:09) [BREAK] Charles Learns to Run a Radio Show / RetroQGaming (00:03:59) Yoshino ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #2: Round 2(07/10/23)’ »

It’s the first episode of Game Jams! Listen to great music hidden inside of video games. (00:00:00) Kazuo Hanzawa – Military On The Max Power – Gunstar Heroes (00:02:16) [BREAK] Welcome to Game Jams (00:04:40) Simon Viklund – Ok We’ll Move – Bionic Commando Rearmed (00:07:09) Tenpei Sato – Cyber Dance – Disgaea 2 (00:10:18) ...Continue reading ‘Game Jams #1: Episode 1(06/26/23)’ »