Cocoon

Managed democracy isn't going to spread itself! Helldivers 2 came out swinging and we hopped into the fray. How much is this game's sound contributing to the humor that has helped make this game popular? Suit up with us and see!Minor Updates:Djo - RoddySTRFKR - Always / NeverContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elden Ring's first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, was just announced so in this episode we revisit the critically acclaimed gauntlet of a game. FromSoftworks doesn't shy away from some bizarre artistic choices, and that seems to hold for music and sound as well! "Arise now, ye Tarnished...."Minor Updates:Unicorn OverlordSong Exploder: Hans ZimmerContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

_Palworld_ has been a focal point for numerous discussions on art, copyright, and AI. The music and sound of the game hasn't been discussed to the same degree, so we jumped in!Minor Updates:NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 [the end of data]"Huggin & Kissin (Acoustic)" - Big Black DeltaContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2021, Epic acquired Harmonix, the studio originally behind Guitar Hero and Rockband. We are seeing the first signs of the the hegemonized team via the new "Festival" game mode in Fortnight and its... an interesting iteration.Minor Updates:Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownNothing to Declare - MGMTContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talked about this game at length in our last episode, and we decided it had earned its own. _Hi-Fi Rush_ Is full of life, energy, and pop-rock. In this episode we discuss the nature of rhythm games and the satisfaction of the "flow state!"Minor Updates:Olivia Rorigo - GutsThrone and LibertyContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its time to honor the ear-worms and pick the polyphony.... ladies and gentlemen... welcome to the first annual Octy Awards! This week, we rank the year's games in two similar but distinct categories, "Best Score/Soundtrack" and "Best Sound Design." There were many strong contenders, but someone has to come out on top! Join us as we hash it out!Contact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eponymous character of our latest installment is an author whose main work's eponymous character is portrayed by an actor named Sam Lake. This man is also the likeness for the character of the same name in the game's reality and is the creative director at Remedy Entertainment (the studio) in the real world.... or something like that. Its Alan Wake 2!Minor Updates:Lethal CompanyXanadu NextCredits:Lonely Skittles - Alan Wake 2 - CombatDan Allen Gaming - The Old Guards of Asgard, Herald of DarknessCad5150 - Coffe World WalkthroughCad5150 - Caldera Street StationDan Allen Gaming - Old Gods of Asgard ConcertContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the divergent pronunciation of "Bros." in the title of the "Super Mario" franchise the focus of this episode? No. Should it be? Probably not! This week we are jumping into Super Mario Bros. Wonder and its vivid auditory ascetic.Minor Updates:The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria1989 (Taylor's Version)Credits:Yoshi's VGM Super Mario Bros. Wonder OSTTrophygamers - Jump Jump JumpTrophygamers - Break Time Bouncy TunesMootacoo - All That Is Gold (Dwarven Mining Song)Contact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it?! The original Resident Evil and it's 2002 remake! For better or worse, this game created some standards for the genre and left us with some unforgettable hallmarks. This classic's relationship with sound is interesting, from its camera to what the team was trying to achieve with sound design and score. Minor Updates:Station to StationMidnight Mass (soundtrack)Credits:Yawn Boss BattleVoice Acting HorrorContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can "atmospheric" be a genre? This week we are unwrapping Cocoon! The first title by Geometric Interactive, this game brings a lot from its founders' past work (Limbo, Inside), but there are additional layers here as well. Come give it a listen with us!Minor Updates:PhasmophobiaLast EpochContact Us: [email protected]: https://discord.octetpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.