Tracking new VGM releases since 2022
Following the success of Airborne Kingdom, the composer returns to the franchise to craft a richer, more symphonic soundscape for its sequel. Paul Aubry breaks down his creative process, and how he used Ghibli-inspired melodies to bring this floating world to life.
The variety of situations encountered in a visual novel provides fertile ground for composers to have fun and break away from simple ambient music. This is a brief taken literally
Arguably the most beloved entry after Final Fantasy VII (and IX?), Final Fantasy X will blow out its 25 candles next July 19. To prepare for the festivities, Square Enix
While I'm a bit disappointed that Hyper Games studio didn't bring back composer Oda Tilset for this sequel to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, I also have
Quite well-received upon its release last week, this island village diorama-style builder entrusted its soundtrack to the enigmatic Macroblank—a composer I can find very little information about
Who better than Alliance Arts to blend rhythm gaming with psychological horror? The publishers of the unsettling Needy Streamer Overload—and a host of other titles featuring kawaii characters who
Konami has unveiled its plans for the Konami Code anniversary celebrations—the legendary button sequence that has essentially become a meme 40 years later. Along with a mountain of merch,
It’s unprecedented: to mark the theatrical release of the Super Mario Galaxy movie and the 40th anniversary of the famous plumber, Nintendo is partnering with the streaming giant to
SNK's legendary run-and-gun franchise is blowing out its 30th candle, and that definitely calls for a celebration! Label Materia Collective is teaming up with the Japanese
I definitely didn't see that one coming. I've been keeping a close eye on the release of the soundtrack for the hit RPG Crimson Desert on
American nu-metal band Korn has teamed up with Blizzard Entertainment to celebrate next week's release of the upcoming Diablo IV expansion — Lord of Hatred. Titled "Reward
Only one week left to wait before discovering Housemarque's new game. As the launch trailer for Saros has just been released, and reviews are expected later today [edit:
I quickly lost interest in Pragmata. Its aesthetic doesn't really speak to me, nor does its gameplay—which is supposedly its main selling point. Regardless, it’s another
Laced Records continues to treat us, adding another top-tier reference to its growing catalog. Not content with having the exclusive rights to the Bloodborne vinyl, the British label has
I can't overstate how much I love these guys. I discovered Fat Bard through the absolutely stellar Jet Lancer OST, and we got to hear their immense talent