Pixel Beat
Pixel Beat
191 episodes
Pixel Beat is a video game music playlist-style podcast featuring music from both old and new games. Each episode features a collection of tracks based on an idea, theme or genre. The show will become a collection of great video game music playlists that allow the music to shine on its own.
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[191] Future's Nightclub, Final Night
About: In the far, far future, down a neon lit alleyway, ‘Future’s Nightclub’ comes alive for the final time. Artwork: Paradise Killer 00:00 - Zafiro [Soul Hackers 2] by Oliver Good > 02:30 - Space Spring - Sprint…
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[190] Falcom Punch - Part V
About: You cannot deny the musical strength of the games developed by Nihon Falcom. Falcom Sound Team JDK consistently produce some of the best music in video games, and here’s just a few of the songs. 00:00 -…
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[189] Legend Of The Deep Forest - Part VI
About: A sixth episode following on from our forest themed collection of tracks. Features songs from forest or jungle areas that feel mysterious, dark, enchanting or peaceful. Artwork: Hirō Isono 00:00 - Cerulean…
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[188] Shuffle Time With Naoshi Mizuta
About: Naoshi Mizuta is a fantastic composer who is primarily known for his work on the Final Fantasy franchise, most notably his unbelievably awesome music from Final Fantasy XI. He has also worked on Street FIghter &…
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[187] Hits You Right In The Feels - Part VII
About: A seventh episode featuring emotional and poignant themes. Even if you have never heard of these songs in this episode during their respective moments, they are sure to make you feel something solely from their…
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[186] Electric Chill
About: Here are some chill tunes that are a little more on the electric side of things. Artwork: AI: The Somnium Files -nirvanA Initiative- 00:00 - A New Hope (Industrial Version) [Musashiden II: Blademaster] by…
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[185] You Don't Belong Here - Part II
About: You shouldn’t be here. This place was never for you, Outsider, but they allowed it. Be careful… because they are watching. Artwork: Fantasian 00:00 - Area Zero [Pokémon Scarlet & Violet] by Toby Fox > 04:17…
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[184] More From Under The Waters Surface
About: In the past, we’ve had a few different episodes focused on underwater moments. For this one, we have many more tracks, including sleepy themed songs, alongside some more dangerous themed ones. Artwork: Etrian…
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[183] Safe And Sound
About: A short episode, giving you just a small break from the craziness of this world. Songs of safety, giving you a quick moment to get away from it all before you’re back at it. Artwork: Ico 00:00 - A Moment Of…
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[182] Final Fantasy - A Series Reborn Again
About: Final Fantasy is a 35 year plus series, and one of gamings most enduring RPG series’. Over the years, there have been many side games, spin offs and remakes that include legacy music from the series, reimagined…
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[181] Dungeons, Temples & Palaces - Part V
About: While many dangers lurk in various Dungeons, Temples and Palaces during your gaming journeys, there are often incredible background themes to help you slay, search and survive. We take a listen to some of the…
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[180] Themes Of The Divine
About: Video game stories have been drenched in religious overtones and divine aspects, most notably those of the JRPG variety. These tracks all focus around these divinity enriched ideas. Artwork: The Legend Of…
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[179] Yet Another Brief Respite
About: Pull up a chair and take a break, you’ve been through enough for today. We feel you. Take a third hit of brief respite with us here and enjoy what you hear. Artwork: Final Fantasy XI 00:00 - Mog House [Final…
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[178] Desert Wanderer
About: Bristling burning sands set the stage in a wide variety of games across the past decades. The music is often enchanting, rhythmic and usually primly memorable. Here are a few! Artwork: Final Fantasy VII:…
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[177] More Vibin'
About: A collection of tracks that are set to give you some good vibes, and put you in a chilled mood. Artwork: Soul Hackers 2 00:00 - Glimpse of Fear [Trauma Team] by Ryouta Koduka > 02:26 - Loving Nostalgia [AI:…
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[176] Home Of The Machines
About: Mechanical and industrial themes from areas or locations that a machine could easily call home! Artwork: Streets of Rage 00:00 - Factory [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 01:29 - Tunnel Vision [Battle…
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[175] Super Smashed Arrangements Vol. 5
About: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is truly a ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ game that combines the legacies of so many video game properties into one, for lack of a better word, ultimate package. It’s almost unbelievable how many…
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[174] A Bit Of Love
About: An episode dedicated to the lovers out there. These are all themes of love! Artwork: Final Fantasy VIII 00:00 - Theme of Love [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:24 - Affectionate Moment [Radiant…
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[173] Nighttime Breeze, Night Two
About: Some of my favourite Video Game Music comes from solitary nighttime moments or locations. Following on from the last Nighttime Breeze episode, we have another episode here featuring more easy-going Nighttime…
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[172] Funk Around, Find Out
About: This one is all about funky music of all sorts, from mostly classic games of a bygone era where video game music was filled to the brim with ultra funky music. Artwork: ToeJam and Earl 00:00 - Orange Garage…
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[171] Sounds From Visual Novels - Part II
About: Music is quite important in the numerous Visual Novel games that have released over the years, and it is just one component that sets them aside from a standard novel or book. These songs come from Visual…
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[170] Twenty Twenty Five
About: Our end of year episode is here, featuring music from some of our favourite OST’s of 2025. 00:00 - The Third Sanctuary [Deltarune Chapter 3 & 4] by Toby Fox > 04:07 - Swolean Island [Fantasy Life i: The Girl…
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[169] Choices And Options All Around
About: Some of the theme tracks we remember the most from Video Games can be found within the different background songs for ‘menus’, ‘options’ and the like. These are just a few! Artwork: Advance Wars 00:00 - Wars…
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[168] Falcom Punch - Part IV
About: You cannot deny the musical strength of the games developed by Nihon Falcom. Falcom Sound Team JDK consistently produce some of the best music in video games, and here’s just a few of the songs. Music by:…
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[167] Futuristic Danger Ahead
About: This episode is packed with action themes, or high octane tracks that either come from games with futuristic settings or have a futuristic, sci fi sound. Artwork: Astral Chain 00:00 - Showtime! [VA-11 HALL-A]…
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[166] Hits You Right In The Feels - Part VI
About: A sixth episode featuring emotional and poignant themes. Even if you have never heard of these songs in this episode during their respective moments, they are sure to make you feel something solely from their…
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[165] Dancin' Skeletons
About: Some spooky music as we enter the spooky season. However! These upbeat and quirky tracks are sure to set the skeletons dancing. Artwork: Undertale 00:00 - Invasion At The House Of Horrors [Kirby and the…
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[164] Surrounded By Endless Mystery - Part III
About: Is someone watching? Waiting in the darkness? An air of mystery lingers for the third time. Artwork: Danganronpa 00:00 - Freezing Shadow [Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand] by Mieko Ishikawa, Naoki Kaneda,…
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[163] On The Enemy's Tail - Part II
About: Music for when you’re just moments from catching that elusive enemy! Artwork: Sonic Adventure 2 00:00 - The Witches’ Theme ~ Chase [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney] by Tomohito Nishiura > 01:06 -…
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[162] The Drinks Are On Me
About: The drinks are on me! Bars, Pubs & Tavern themes. Artwork: VA-11 HALL-A 00:00 - Neon District [VA-11 HALL-A] by Garoad > 03:51 - Welcome To The Musubi’s [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 06:45 - Drink…
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[161] What Lurks In The Forest
About: We’ve played many tracks across many different games that are featured in different types of forests, usually giving off a more tranquil or meditative sound. Not this time. This time, there’s darkness in these…
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[160] Beautiful Themes & Beautiful Moments - Part II
About: A collection of themes that feature beautiful themes, or originate from beautiful moments in video games. Your daily dose of serotonin. Artwork: Final Fantasy VII Remake 00:00 - Rikku’s Theme [Final Fantasy X]…
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[159] Dance Off Bro, Me and You!
About: One on One, Fighting or Dancing? Either way, strap in! Artwork: Streets Of Rage 00:00 - Swamp Stage [Marvel vs. Capcom 2] by Tetsuya Shibata, Mitsuhiko Takano > 01:58 - Fighting In The Street [Streets Of…
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[158] That Sounds Familiar - Part III
About: In this episode we play pairs of songs that have a similar quality to each other. Whether it’s a small riff, or an overall similar feel or sound, these tracks are reminiscent of each other. Artwork: Undertale &…
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[157] A Sense Of Uneasiness
About: A dark, uneasy vibe lingers, invading the mind with thoughts of despair and hopelessness. A more sinister episode lies ahead. Artwork: The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 00:00 - Huaina [The House In Fata…
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[156] The Winter Collection - Part II
About: We did a seasonal set of episodes in the past, but found we had such an abundance of fantastic winter tunes! Time to showcase some more winter themed tracks, as we have so many fantastic snowy tunes to share.…
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[155] I Could Grow Old Here - Part IV
About: When it’s all said and done, you’ll need somewhere peaceful to hunker down. This third instalment features a batch of homely themes that showcase the serenity within these carefree towns and villages. Artwork:…
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[154] Pierce The Sky
About: An episode dedicated to those large monoliths that point towards the sky. This episode is all about tower themes. Artwork: Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals 00:00 - Tower [Lufia II] by Yasunori Shiono > 02:16…
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[153] Super Smashed Arrangements Vol. 4
About: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is truly a ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ game that combines the legacies of so many video game properties into one, for lack of a better word, ultimate package. It’s almost unbelievable how many…
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[152] Bedtime Lullabies
About: A small collection of softer, more lullaby-style themes. Artwork: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening 00:00 - A Song From Her Memory [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 01:52 - Truth and Dreams [Breath…
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[151] Moments of Action - Part II
About: Every piece of music in this episode features a barrage of speed and action. They are often partnered with moments of action, or during intense cutscenes or gameplay segments. Artwork: Final Fantasy VII 00:00…
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[150] Nighttime Cityscapes
About: Looking out into the nighttime city, you'll find a cityscape of lively lights and so much potential. Artwork: Streets of Rage 00:00 - The Street of Rage [Streets of Rage] by Yuzo Koshiro > 01:59 - The Dark…
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[149] Lemon Jazz - Part II
About: Another episode dedicated to a number of Jazzy themes. There is a lot of variety in the different styles of Jazz present here. 00:00 - Neon District [VA-11 HALL-A] by Garoad > 03:54 - Obstructive Existence…
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[148] Video Game Islands
About: You can find a lot of island settings in many, many video games. Take a listen to some of these island themes, ranging from more chilled, tropical themes, to some upbeat-island tempo tracks. Artwork: Kingdom…
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[147] Rain
About: The rainy vibes of numerous video game tracks set the tone for this latest episode. Artwork: Undertale 00:00 - Beneath The Mask -Rain Instrumental Version- [Persona 5] by Shoji Meguro > 04:27 - Rainy Scene…
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[146] Falcom Punch - Part III
About: You can not deny the musical strength of the games developed by Nihon Falcom. Falcom Sound Team JDK consistently produce some of the best music in video games, and here’s just a few of the songs. 00:00 -…
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[145] The Melting Pot
About: A new episode featuring hot and fiery themes from various games. Lets get spicy! Artwork: Chrono Cross 00:00 - Another Medium [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 02:21 - Vexin’ Volcano [Mega Bomberman] by Jun Chikuma…
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[144] Twenty Twenty Four
About: Our end of year episode is here, featuring music from some of our favourite OST’s of 2024. 00:00 - Broken Bridge [Astro Bot] by Kenneth C M Young > 01:43 - Blade’s Exaltation [Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail]…
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[143] Nobuo Uematsu's Other Work
About: Fantasian Neo Dimension released this past week and Nobuo Uematsu has talked about the likely possibility that it may be the final soundtrack entirely composed by him. We take a look back at some of Uematsu’s…
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[142] Legend Of The Deep Forest - Part V
About: A fifth episode following on from our forest themed collection of tracks. Features songs from forest or jungle areas that feel mysterious, dark, enchanting or peaceful. Artwork: Hiro Isono 00:00 - Forest of…
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