The rise of VGM
Diggin' in the Carts S1 E1
From humble beginnings to worldwide recognition, Japanese video game music has inspired a generation. Meet Junko Ozawa, developer of the 'Namco sound', and iconic Nintendo composer Hirokazu Tanaka.
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The rise of VGM
15 min
Explore the origins of Japanese video game music and its influence on modern-day musicians.
The outer reaches of 8-bit
16 min
Discover how Konami and Sunsoft's bold musical choices pushed Japanese video game music forward.
The cool kid
17 min
Nintendo and Sega squared off against each other in the '90s, both attempting to corner the video game market.
The role of role play
16 min
Japanese role-playing games are responsible for some of the most iconic melodies in video game history.
The end of an era
16 min
The arrival of 32-bit systems marked the end of the chiptune era, but opened up new limitless possibilities.
