Critical Diversions

Matt's here once more to talk about way too many games, as well as 15 minute's worth of movies for some reason. The games talked about this episode are:Infinity NikkiRatatanI Am Your BeastYakuza 5Castlevania: Belmont's CurseRift of the NecrodancerTrails in the Sky 2nd ChapterQueen's DomainMatt's review of RatatanMatt's review of I Am Your BeastCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Become a Patron of UFO Soup!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Our interstitial music this episode was Mooncat ~ Forest A from UFO 50, composed by Eirik Suhrke

With another hiatus between main episodes comes another massive batch of games to talk about. On this thrilling episode, Matt's going in-depth into these games:Splatoon RaidersYakuza 5CULTICMetroid DreadOrbitalsBlood DungeonFields of MistriaWell DwellerElden Ring Tarnished EditionTrails in the Sky 2nd ChapterMatt's review of CULTICMatt's review of Well DwellerCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Become a Patron of UFO Soup!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Our interstitial music this episode was Theme of the Settlement ~ Stardust Sanctuary by Falk & Klou from Orbitals.

Matt's here once again to talk about not one, but TWO Nintendo Directs. There are many surprised in store for the Kirby loving, Ocarina of Time hatin' host as he dives into the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and the September 9th General Direct, so come on in.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Become a Patron of UFO Soup!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Our interstitial music this episode was Big Bell Race ~ Gameplay by Eirik Suhrke from UFO 50

After a long hiatus, Matt's finally back to talk about a whole mess of games he's been playing this summer. Including but not limited to: Splatoon Raiders, UFO 50 Nonograms, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (again), Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Denshattack!UFO 50 Nonograms by M3zikCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Our interstitial this episode is Speed Star from Yakuza 4, composed by Hidenori Shoji

On this quadruple stuf'd episode of the show, Matt's going in-depth into basically all announcements coming out of Summer Game Fest 2026, recent Playstation State of Play, and Nintendo Direct, See how long one man's voice can possibly last under this intensity.Matt's wife's new Youtube channel, Pastel ArcadeCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Our interstitial this episode was The Offing from Sega Marine Fishing, I think maybe composed by Makoto Iida

Matt's back with the regularly scheduled Irregular Diversion to talk about games he's played in May. Come hear what he has to say about Bubsy 4D, Sektori (again!), Mina the Hollower, and an investigative report into why people are glazing Mixtape so much. Plus more!Seth's video on SektoriCheck out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Our interstitial music this episode was Craftus ~ Track 1 from Bubsy 4D, composed by Fat Bard

Matt's here to update you on games he's played in April. Come listen if you wanna hear about Resident Evil requiem, Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth, Persona 3 Portable, the Mario Wonder DLC, and lots more!Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Our interstitial this episode was Isabella Avenue composed by Charlie Kilgore from The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish

Matt's back! And talking about a bunch of games over the last three months. Maybe this becomes a regular thing, maybe it doesn't; just enjoy this Critical Diversions revisit as we talk about Yakuza Kiwami 3, Pokémon Pokopia, Caves of Qud, Sektori, UFO 50, and much, much (much!) more.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Our interstitial music this episode was Campanella 3 ~ Polyanka composed by Eirik Suhrke for UFO 50.

At the request of Wilkins, Matt and his wife Natascha have done their best to summarize the plots of Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 on the eve's eve's eve of the release of Kiwami 3, while also talking about what they love about the series so much. Get webby for an exploration on beast style, positive masculinity, and why Ryuji is such a weird character.Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/

Everyone (or at least Boogs, Seth, Jason, Hunter, Wilk, Jim, and Matt) is here to talk for way too long about the Critical Diversions group list for game of the year. Come for the glazing, stay for Animal Well being needlessly dragged through the mud repeatedly for absolutely no reason at all.Check out Bit Harmony: A Video Game Music Podcast!Bit Harmony on AppleBit Harmony on SpotifyBecome a Patron of All N!Matt Murray on Blue Sky - @mattmurray.bsky.socialPodcast art by Natascha MurrayNatascha Murray on Blue Sky - @couchmochi.bsky.socialThe various Critical Diversions theme songs were made by Mic Fox. Check out all of his cool stuff over at https://www.fortfamly.com/Links to people's social media and work:Jason and So Many GamesSeth at All N and Carpool Gaming,plus his Youtube ChannelGarrett BugaySong credits for this episode:missing you (in this distant country) - Angeline EraThe Sightless Shepard - Hades IIThe Shroom Swarm - BALL X PITThe Power of Goro's Pirates - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiThought Soup - Star of ProvidenceJourney Into the Sunlight - Infinity NikkiRoad Shop - Kirby Air RidersHouse Party ~ Medium Party - UFO 50Flying Waters ~ Rain from the Ground - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Choral Chambers - Hollow Knight SilksongChallenge Course 2 - Donkey Kong Bananza