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BAR OASIS: Why You Need This App. Immediately.

June 23, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 5 Comments Share this

Have I ever mentioned that I’m completely obsessed with game music from Korea? From Ragnarok Online, TalesWeaver, and La Tale to the DJMAX franchise, I can’t get enough of this stuff. In fact, Patrick Gann and I first got acquainted because we were looking for ways to reach out to composers in Korea about the amazing music they were writing. If you somehow haven’t delved into what’s going on over there, we’ve just caught wind of a cheap and entertaining way to get introduced.

BAR OASIS is an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch title developed by Korean-based Aurora Games that puts you behind the bar mixing drinks by performing various touch and tilt-based gameplay techniques to progress through a story with the game’s “engaging” characters. It not only features some impressive anime-esque visuals, but it also sports 12 new songs created specifically for the game by TalesWeaver and DJMAX contributor Nauts. All of this, and it’s only $0.99! If that isn’t enough to entice you, just look at the freakishly large breasts and suggestive wink on that “engaging” female character above.

If you happen to check it out (and you should!), let us know what you think of the music. Are with with most of the reviewers on iTunes in thinking that they could have easily sold this app for $2.99?

[Thanks Taek!]
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Contest: Rule Your Friends with a Signed Copy of Makara by E.S. Posthumus

February 15, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 6 Comments Share this

Want one of these? We just ran our review of E.S. Posthumus’ powerful epic, Makara, this morning, and if you haven’t already rushed out to pick it up already (you should have!), we have a pretty sweet giveaway for you. The brothers and their management staff have been kind enough to send us over signed copies of Makara to give away to you guys, which will certainly be hard to come by as the brothers don’t make all that many live appearances.

What do you need to do to win? Simple! Send an email to [email protected] telling us about your favorite E.S. Posthumus moment, or, if you’ve yet to experience their awesomeness, tell us why you’re interesting in checking them out! We only need a few sentences from you, so get those entries in! You have until 11:59 PM PST on Monday, March 1, 2010 to enter, at which point we’ll select THREE entries at random to win a signed copy.

In the meantime, head over to the official E.S. Posthumus website and let us know what you think of the streaming samples from Makara.
Game Music

Pre-Order Lunar: Silver Star Harmony, Get Some Free Stuff (Yes, Soundtrack!)

January 13, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 4 Comments Share this

Fans of the Lunar series probably already know there is a remake in the works for the PSP. Actually, “in the works” is probably a poor choice of words, as it’s due out next month, but you get the idea. The fact that it’s out so soon provides even more of an incentive to jump on this sweet deal. Apparently fans who pre-order the limited edition of the game will be getting a soundtrack CD along with 13 collectible bromide cards.

The limited edition will set you back $39.99 as opposed to the standard edition’s $29.99, but the remastered soundtrack with both new and old songs should be well worth it. The game will also feature upgraded graphics and new story elements, so watch for the release date in late February.

Have you been looking forward to Silver Star Harmony? Any thoughts as to how much new music is being created by Iwadare?

[via Destructoid]
Game Music

Contest Reminder: Dark Void Swag Up the Wazoo!

January 12, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on Contest Reminder: Dark Void Swag Up the Wazoo! Share this

Don’t make me get angry with you guys! Not nearly enough people have entered our contest to win a giant pile of Dark Void swag along with some potential Capcom games. It’s easy: simply reply with a comment in our original contest post about what you’re looking forward to the most from Dark Void. Heck, even tell us why you’re looking forward to Dark Void Zero if you’d like. Tell us something!

You have until next week on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:59 PM to enter. So please do!
Game Music

Learn Final Fantasy For Ukulele: Final Fantasy Ukulele Solo Collections

January 11, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

Ever wished you could impress your friends with ukulele arrangements of the best Final Fantasy songs from the series? Well, here’s your chance. A couple years back, a guitar book was released containing unique arrangements of Final Fantasy tracks, and coolest of all, a CD was included that “demonstrated” what the songs were supposed to sound like. It looks like they’ve followed suit with a ukulele version as well.

Just like the guitar album, this one starts from the original Final Fantasy and moves chronologically all the way through Final Fantasy XII’s “Kiss me Good-Bye.” Some of my personal favorites are here, including “Town” from the original Final Fantasy as well as “Shadow” and “Kids Run Through The City Corner” from Final Fantasy VI. There are 32 tracks in all, and I recommend checking this out if not for the CD alone.

Is a Final Fantasy ukulele book one of the best ideas ever as far as music training books are concerned? Would you consider picking it up?

Hit the jump for the full tracklist from the Final Fantasy Ukulele Solo Collections. (more…)
Gear

Instrument Envy: Custom Made Koopa Troopa Guitar

January 8, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

I remember Dale posting about a crazy-ass guitar from Japan that came with a built-in sword, some gruesome eyeballs, and a terrible color scheme. While this custom made Koopa Troopa guitar isn’t nearly as bizarre, it’s certainly cool, and would have fit right in with the bands that performed at MAGFest last week.

What I don’t really understand about this one is the guitarist’s comments about it:

Just to clear this up. The guitar is right handed. I play it so the Koopa is on its back (its been stomped). When it is on a guitar stand its walking about. Just pretend Mario jumped on the Koopa Troopa and chose to hold it for too long so its escaping.

It still looks like it’s walking and not crawling out of its shell when it’s on its back! Sounds like a lame explanation to me. Regardless, I think it’s awesome! What do you guys think?

[via Destructoid]
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Contest: Win The Dark Void Ultimate Survivor Swag Pack!

January 5, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 8 Comments Share this

Are you as excited about Dark Void as we are? We had the pleasure of speaking with composer Bear McCreary at Comic Con last year, and with the game is set to ship this month, so what better time to send a huge pile of Dark Void swag your way? Thanks to the Dark Void community team, we have 5 survivor packs to give away that are filled with all sorts of goodies.

So, what’s here? Along with the welcome letter from the Dark Void community team, you’ll get multiple post cards, comic books, iron-on artwork, and posters signed by the development team. You can share the extra copies with your friends, or hoard them for yourselves. Each survivor kit also includes two foam Dark Void grenades and a snazzy Dark Void flash drive. To top it all off, we even have a couple other Capcom titles to give away courtesy of Capcom.

Now you’re probably wondering about what you need to do to win. It’s easy! Simply comment on this post telling us what you’re most looking forward to with Dark Void. Maybe it’s the music composed by Bear McCreary, or the game’s amazing graphics or gameplay mechanics. Let us know what you think! On January 19, 2010 at 11:59 PST we’ll pick 5 winners at random, and among those five, one lucky winner will also get some software to go along with their survivor pack.

Good luck!