BitNote

In which I spread the Christmas cheer from the limited selections of games that involve Christmas. Labtown by Toshihiko Sahashi from Blue Stinger by Climax Graphics; Christmas on Dobuita Street by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi and Yuzo Koshiro from Shenmue by Sega; Theme by Richard Joseph from James Pond 2: Codename RoboCod by Vectordean Ltd and Millennium Interactive; and Dreams Dreams A Cappella by Atsushi 'Sushi' Kosugi, Makoto Suzuki, Marlon D. Saunders, sung by Marlon D. Saunders, Gabriel Morris, Issa Clemon from Christmas NiGHTS by Sega, reused in Sonic Adventure as downloadable Christmas theme, also by Sega.

In which I play some Irish music that was in a big budget videogame! Intro music by Barry Leitch from Lotus Turbo Challenge 2 by Magnetic Fields; Breakbt2 by Tom Bible from Judge Dredd: Dredd Vs. Death by Rebellion Developments; Just You And Me (And Ted E. Bear) by Jared Emerson-Johnson from Sam & Max Save the World: Episode 3: The Mole, the Mob, and the Meatball by Telltale Games; and The Best is Yet to Come by Rika Muranaka (sung by Aoife Ní Fhearraigh) from Metal Gear Solid by Konami.

In which I play the full version of a long piece of music, because you deserve it! Cassis Beep by Philippe Vachey from Toy Commander by No Cliché; Joe(highway 2) by Yuzo Koshiro from The G.G. Shinobi by Sega; Turrican 2: The Final Fight theme by Chris Hulsbeck from Turrican 2 by Factor 5 and Rainbow Arts; and Toki ending theme by Pierre-Eric Loriaux from Toki by TAD Corporation.

In which I introduce my listenership to remixes. Music played: Calling 'Calling' (vocal by Leah) by Takeharu Ishimoto from World Ends With You by Square-Enix; Tee Off by Bottom Up Interactive; Tetris Theme A by Hirokazu Tanaka (based on Russian Folk tune 'Korobeiniki' [Deer Hunter]) for Tetris by Bullet Proof Software & nintendo & Alexey Pajitnov; and Knuckleduster - Dan Baranowsky - Remix of Marble Garden Zone music by Brad Buxer, Bobby Brooks, Darryl Ross, Geoff Grace, Doug Grigsby III, C. Cirocco 'Scirocco' Jones, Michael Jackson (uncredited) from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 by Sega.

In which my bike gets stolen and I improvise the show's theme around it. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Theme music by Michael Hunter from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas by Rockstar North; Paperboy theme by Mark Cooksey from Paperboy by Atari Games; Cliff Rock by Yoshie Arakawa from Prop Cycle by Namco; and Justified performed by Drea Gunness, and by Sean Lacefield and Chris Frazier and from Dead Rising by Capcom.

In which, for the first time, I play music from a game I've played music from before; then discuss the role of cut-scenes in games. Bouncer by Seth 'Beatfox' Peelle (intro theme). Intro theme by Jean-Francois Freitas from Another World by Eric Chahi; Intro by Attila Dobos, Andres Magyari, David Javelosa and Andy Armer from Ecco: The Tides of Time by Novotrade[Appaloosa] International; and Closing by Toshihiko Sahashi from Blue Stinger by Climax Graphics.

Sonic Special: In which to celebrate Sonic Generations and Sonic's 20th Anniversary, I cram the show with a (questionable) selection of Sonic Music! Title theme by Masato Nakamura from Sonic the Hedgehog (16bit) by Sega; Starlight Zone by Masato Nakamura (and Dreams Come True) from Sonic 1 by Sega; Living in the City by Richard Jacques and TJ Davis from Sonic R by Sega and Travellers Tales; Sunset Park Act 3 by Yayoi Wachi from Sonic Triple Trouble by Aspect Co.; Believe in Myself - Tails Theme by Jun Senoue (Crush 40) and Karen Brake from Sonic Adventure by Sega; Escape from the City - City Escape theme by Jun Senoue (Crush 40) vocals (Ted Poley and Tony Harnell) from Sonic Adventure 2 by Sega; and Reach for the Stars by Tomoya Ohtani and Jean Paul Makhlouf of Cash Cash from Sonic Colours by Sega.

I play a song that had previously been played on the radio, though maybe not for the best of reasons. Bouncer by Seth 'Beatfox' Peelle (show intro theme); Cave Story (Plantation) theme by Daisuke 'Pixel' Amaya from Cave Story by Daisuke 'Pixel' Amaya; Professor Layton's Theme by Tomohito Nishiura from Professor Layton and the Curious Village by Level-5; Supermarioland by Ambassadors of Funk (Inspired by Super Mario Land from Nintendo and it's music by Hirokazu Tanaka; and End theme by Jean-Francois Freitas from Another World by Eric Chahi.

Back to basics with more videogame tunes, from games that gained alarmist newspaper headlines to addictive Flash games. Bouncer by Seth 'Beatfox' Peelle (intro theme); Theme by Danny 'danny B' Baranowsky (http://www.dbsoundworks.com) from Canabalt by Adam Atomic; Doom theme by Bobby Prince from Doom by id Software; Sewer by Tim Smolens and Jeff Attridge of Game Audio Magic (seems from Estradasphere - Feed Your Mama's Meter) from Gish by Chronic Logic (including Edmund McMillen; and Runaway Main theme by David García Morales composed Liquor from Runaway: A Road Adventure by Pendulo Studios.

Interview with Glen Moran, developer on the upcoming Tesla! (http://teslathegame.com/). We also play some of his favourite videogame music: The Last Level You Will Ever Play by Danny 'danny B' Baranowsky (http://www.dbsoundworks.com) from Fathom by Adam Atomic (http://adamatomic.com); Toccata by Dave S-B, based on Johann Sebastian Bach from Revenge of the Titans by Puppy Games; and Robots FTW by Mike Morasky from Portal 2 by Valve Software.

Another great mix of songs and games! Bouncer by Seth 'Beatfox' Peelle (show intro theme); Main Theme by Mike Morasky from Team Fortress 2 by Valve Software; Positive Force by Magnus 'souleye' Pålsson from VVVVVV by Terry Cavanagh; Total Metal Jacket by Ari Pulkkinen from Shadowgrounds by Frozenbyte Studio; Stage 2 theme by Tetsuya Kawauchi from House of the Dead 2 by Sega; and Santa Monica by Theory of a Deadman from Fahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy by Quantic Dream.

More video games and video game music, though we finally have an intro theme! Bouncer by Seth 'Beatfox' Peelle (show intro theme); Sedge Flower by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi & Yuzo Koshiro from Shenmue by SEGA; Lemrap by SFX inspired by Lemmings by DMA Design; Main Title by Alexander Brandon from Deus Ex by Ion Storm Inc; Grabbag by Lee Jackson from Duke Nukem 3D by 3D Realms; and Now You're a Hero by Henrik Nåmark from You Have to Burn the Rope by Kian 'Mazapán' Bashiri.

We kick things off with a great selection of video game tunes! Opening Theme by Yutaka Minobe and Tatsuyuki Maeda from Skies of Arcadia by SEGA; Intro by Michael Land from Secret of Monkey Island by Lucasfilm Games; Main Theme by James Hannigan from Evil Genius by Elixir Studios; Jack's Theme by Richard Jacques from Headhunter by SEGA; Stars come out by Brother Android from Digital: A Love Story by Christine Love; and The Poet and the Muse by Poets of the Fall from Alan Wake by Remedy Entertainment.