Magpie Gamer

Video game worlds are filled with mysteries and stories that beckon us to explore thier uncharted lands, to venture into the unknown and discover what's out there. These virtual worlds can so beautiful, so "alive", and awe inspiring that I sometimes have to stop to really take it in. Naturally some are more memorable than others, and these tend to be the ones that push boundries - technologically and/or artistically. All screenshots were taken from the vanilla game; no modifications were installed. Photo mode was used when available. Optional Music:

I don't know much about musical theory, nor am I a musically inclined person. However, I do love to listen to video game soundtracks. They can be a powerful listening experiences in their own right, or be as evocative as the scores composed for film. Each of these posts will feature a sampling of music tracks from a single game title, or series/franchise in some rare cases. Composer: Takeru Kanazaki, Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh, North American Release Date: July 26, 2019 Three ruling powers: an empire, a kingdom, and an alliance are at peace due to their connections to the Garreg Mach Monastery, which houses a church and a school for students from each nation. Byleth, a former mercenary turned professor aids their students through their studies and into an eventual war initiated by the empire. Between Heaven and Earth | (Battle Theme) The Edge of Dawn | (Main Theme) | "Seasons of Warfare" Version | "Color of Sunrise" Version God Shattering ...

I don't know much about musical theory, nor am I a musically inclined person. However, I do love to listen to video game soundtracks. They can be a powerful listening experiences in their own right, or be as evocative as the scores composed for film. Each of these posts will feature a sampling of music tracks from a single game title, or series/franchise in some rare cases. Composer: Akihiko Narita, Akiyuki Morimoto, and Zhenlan Kang Singer: Ikuko North American Release Date: September 6, 2019 The Research Commission follows wyvern-like Legiana migrating beyond the sea to the frigid Hoarfrost Reach. Evidence of unusual seismic activity in the area eventually leads to the discovery of a lost expedition and a new, powerful elder dragon. Succession of Light | (Main Theme) Theme of Seliana | (Base Theme) Splendiferous Silver Sovereign | (Monster Theme) A Single Bloom in an Eternity | (Final Boss Theme) Nay! The Honor is All Ours | (Arena Theme) Tales...

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Wild Arms: Twilight Venom (abbreviated Wild Arms: TV ) is a Japanese animated series produced in 1999. It is a standalone story based on the Wild Arms series of video games with cameo appearances of characters from the games. The series was distributed across eight DVDs containing 2 to 3 episodes each in Japan, and five DVDs containing 4 to 5 episodes each in America. The soundtrack was recorded at Victor Aoyama Studio, Sound Inn and tries to emulate the game's style of western music to mixed success. The show's opening theme directly copies parts from "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" while the show's ending theme is Japanese hard rock. The song "UNIVERSE" was used as the ending theme for the first 10 episodes of the televised version of the show and "Starry Sky Jet" was played as the ending theme for episodes 11 to 21. The final episode features "CONTINUOUS" as its ending theme. In the VHS and DVD releases "Starry Sky Jet...

I don't know much about musical theory, nor am I a musically inclined person. However, I do love to listen to video game soundtracks. They can be a powerful listening experiences in their own right, or be as evocative as the scores composed for film. Each of these posts will feature a sampling of music tracks from a single game title, or series/franchise in some rare cases. Composer: Borislav Slavov Singers: Sarah Baylus, Mariya Anastasova, Lawrence Schick North American Release Date: August 3, 2023 After surviving the crash of a dimension-crossing ship, Tav (the protagonist), finds themselves infected with a tadpole from a race of monstrous cephalopod known as illithid. Alongside others similarly infected, they attempt to find a cure before the tadpole matures. Song of Balduran | (Character Theme) Weeping Dawn | (Bard Song) Down by the River | (Character Creation Theme) I Want To Live | (Character Theme) Raphael's Final Act | (Boss Theme) ...