All posts by Ben Briggs

ALBUMS, CHIPTUNE, GAME MUSIC, GAMING, MUSIC, RETRO GAMES

Nelward’s Fantastic Funky Video Game Remixes

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Okay, you might not know this about me: I love video game music. Like, a lot. Personally, I never get tired of hearing new versions of classic tunes, and I also fully support the blatant overuse of video game sound effects and voice clips in any situation. So, it is my absolute delight to introduce you to Nelward. He’s just recently released the creatively-titled Remixes for name-your-price on Bandcamp, and it’s great. Do yourself a favor and listen up:

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ALBUMS, CHIPTUNE, DANCE MUSIC, FUSION, MUSIC

Interview: Chiptune’s New Challenger, Nanode and His Killer Nanoloop Debut

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Perhaps the most rewarding thing about being involved with the chipmusic scene is seeing new talent emerge from the fold, young minds inspired by those that came before them and ready to prove themselves worthy. Under his new alias, Nanode,  my great friend Sam Sher has done exactly that with Loopy. I was lucky enough to sit down with Sam for an interview, so press play on the album and enjoy as we look inside the mind of a promising up-and-comer:

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ALBUMS, CHIPTUNE, GAME MUSIC, GAMING, INDIE GAMES, MUSIC, RETRO GAMES

Samus Simplified: “MTRD” Pays Tribute to the Classics

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The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) had its 30th birthday on October 18th, so what better way to celebrate the occasion than playing some Metroid? Well, MTRD, to be exact:

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EVENTS, MUSIC, RETRO GAMES

GameChops Battle for the Triforce at Majora’s Masquerade!

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What: Majora’s Masquerade – Zelda Themed Halloween Dance Party + GameChops Battle for the Triforce!
When: Friday, October 30th. Doors at 8 PM EDT, Music at 9.
Where: The Geek Easy, 114 S Semoran Blvd, Suite 6
Winter Park, Florida (In the back of “A Comic Shop”)
Tickets: FREE ENTRY. All ages welcome.

Tiny Waves and GameChops are teaming up with The Geek Easy in Orlando to throw a huge Majora’s Mask party the night before Halloween! Continue reading GameChops Battle for the Triforce at Majora’s Masquerade! →