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Rhythm Heaven Megamix Will Be Coming Stateside for the 3DS

March 4, 2016 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Rhythm Heaven Megamix Will Be Coming Stateside for the 3DS Share this

Soon North America will be getting the localization of Rhythm Heaven Megamix (Rhythm Paradise Megamix in Europe) as Nintendo Direct reveals it will be bringing the game to both regions later this year.

Starting with the original game that never made it outside Japan, Rhythm Tengoku (aka. Rhythm Heaven) for the Gameboy Advance in 2006, this new compilation will feature 100 rhythm games, 70 of which have been “carefully selected from previous titles in the series.”. The original game featured several mini-games based around rhythm, and each had their own rules and challenges that are required to be met before unlocking more. The game spawned 3 sequels: Rhythm Heaven, Rhythm Heaven Fever and now this new release.

You can check out this video featuring footage of the game’s Japan release last year for what you can expect once Megamix hits the States, and stay tuned for release dates soon!
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A Surprise Chibi-Robo Game Deserves a Surprising Song

October 10, 2015 | Shawn Sackenheim | Comments Off on A Surprise Chibi-Robo Game Deserves a Surprising Song Share this

Back when I was writing that review of the Super Chibi Knight soundtrack I happened upon a similarly titled, but totally unrelated track on Bandcamp called “Super Chibi Robo”. With the release of his latest adventure in Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash for the 3DS I figured it was finally time to post about it. Because how crazy is it that a non-nerdcore, comedy duo from Boston would latch onto an overlooked GameCube game and make a song about it five years after its release?

It isn’t just the context that surprised me, the song is really quite good. It outlines many of the game’s bizarre characters and their even more bizarre goals in detail that only a true Chibi fan could compose. Musically, it’s quite different with a dark synth and guitar duo backed up by crisp percussion programming and a tinny vocal filter. To me it feels like an homage to the sounds of the 80’s but regardless of influence or inspiration it sounds great.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think about the song or Chibi-Robo in general in the comments.
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The Super Smash Bros. Soundtrack Will Be Available Through Club Nintendo

September 4, 2014 | Michael Hoffmann | 1 Comment Share this

The newest iteration in the Super Smash Bros. franchise will have an official soundtrack for Club Nintendo members. Nintendo is a company that has been notoriously stingy when it comes to releases of their game soundtracks. This is particularly true if you happen to live in North America. But with the release of Super Smash Bros. for the 3DS this fall and the WiiU version at a later date, Nintendo is promoting a special offer for North American and European fans. If you purchase and register both versions of the game, you will be eligible to receive a promotional two disc soundtrack.

Nintendo has released a few details about the two disc album, including contributing arrangers of the music. The list of composers is as extensive and as varied as the games that are represented in the Super Smash Bros. games. Composers include Yuzo Koshiro, Hideki Sakamoto, Yoko Shimomura, Mahito Yokota, and many more. Nintendo has also released some sample music from the soundtrack. The full track list has yet to be released, but definitely keep your eyes on the Club Nintendo site for future announcements.
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The Korg DSN-12 Synthesizer Will Be Released on the 3DS This Fall

June 30, 2014 | Michael Hoffmann | Comments Off on The Korg DSN-12 Synthesizer Will Be Released on the 3DS This Fall Share this

Detune, the company which brought the Korg M01D to the Nintendo 3DS last year, is bringing another synthesizer program to the platform. This latest music program is the Korg DSN-12.

What on earth is the Korg DSN-12? Well, it’s a synthesizer program that allows you to assemble music patterns to create your own songs. There are twelve analog monophonic synthesizers, sixty four sequence steps for building songs, a series of effects that you can use for the synths, and the ability for users to exchange and share data between systems.

One of the main features is a 3D oscilloscope, which gives you a visual representation of the sounds that you are creating. You can see this used in the demo songs below.

Because this is on the 3DS, users can make use of the touch screen to configure note patterns, sequences, and other attributes. With these tools you can create real time changes in a live performance or simply build a sequence for a static composition. The Korg DSN-12 will be coming to the US and Europe on the Nintendo eShop this fall for the 3DS and 2DS. Be sure to check out Detune’s main site for more information.

Source: Detune
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Koji Kondo Talks Ocarina of Time, Gives Details on Skyward Sword

June 21, 2011 | Jayson Napolitano | 21 Comments Share this

To celebrate the 3D remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 3DS, we’ve been fortunate enough to have some of Koji Kondo’s time to discuss the game’s soundtrack. While this interview was conducted before the promotional soundtrack disc and 25th anniversary world tour were announced, Kondo still has some interesting things to say about his work on the Ocarina of Time soundtrack as well as the upcoming Skyward Sword title on the Wii.

Join us as we reminisce about the past and look to the future in our interview after the jump! (more…)
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E3 2011: Nintendo’s Got Game (Booth Audio Impressions)

June 20, 2011 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on E3 2011: Nintendo’s Got Game (Booth Audio Impressions) Share this

Nintendo had a lot of stuff to show off this year. In addition to a new console announcement, there were a ton of games to play and hear on both the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii. We spent time with many of the games to catch a peek at what we can expect to hear from these games over the next year, and have posted many of the official E3 2011 trailers on our OSVchannel for your listening pleasure as well.

The games we checked out include Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Paper Mario on the 3DS as well as Rhythm Heaven, Kirby, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on the Wii.

Join us after the jump for a crash course through the Nintendo booth this year. (more…)
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E3 2010: Nomura Confirms Composer for Kingdom Hearts 3D (Interview)

June 18, 2010 | Audun Sorlie | 5 Comments Share this

A few lucky journalists, myself included, had the chance to sit down with Tetsuya Nomura at E3 to discuss the future titles in the Kingdom Hearts and Parasite Eve. Despite severe jetlag and overall fatigue he sat through numerous interview sessions and answered to the best of his ability.

At this year’s E3 we saw 2 new Kingdom Hearts games to be released in the future, Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded and Kingdom Hearts 3D on the 3DS. During our short session together we sat down to talk about the musical side of the Kingdom Hearts series and what to expect in the future.

Check out what Nomura had to say after the jump! (more…)