The National Music in Games Society 2026 Virtual summit, to be held March 6th-7th, will foster a space for both students and professionals to learn from and collaborate with each other. We will be hosting educational sessions including topics such as careers in video game music, explorations in academic study of VGM, how to incorporate […]
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Picture this: a young man’s sleep is haunted by visions of guilt, regret, and a stolen wedding mask. For the 14th anniversary of this project, here is a series of tableaus storyboarding a ballet in black light, showcasing the intended look on stage. Since 2011, M. Bulteau has been working on Majora: a grand adaptation […]
Spooky season is Mega Mixtape’s favorite season, so we usually try to make it last as long as possible! Luckily for us, so did the VGM scene, with lots of spooky covers and arrangements. However, it was also a month full of monkey music, so we finally took some time to listen and talk about […]
Solicited by Naop from Mega Mixtape, this is my seventh or so arrangement of “Secret of the Forest.” Needless to say, it is my favorite VGM of all time. With no rules in place I went to my favorite and criminally underused genre in VGM arranging – R&B. Put this on the baby maker playlist […]
Realms Beyond Time is a celebration of music from the Legend of Zelda, with 9 original arrangements played on hammered dulcimer and Irish whistle. Full of magical, atmospheric soundscapes that will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to Hyrule, this is the first album released by Cyanwoode, also known as kellyandmitch on Twitch. […]
A newly released EP of Chrono Trigger tracks, co-created by Kev Ragone and Ronin Op F; lots of beats/breaks and raw sounds in this EP of different areas of the game Chrono Trigger […]
Picture this: Kafei, a young man lost in the snow, sees glimmers of his beloved Anju beckoning in the freezing wind. The illusion is lifted to reveal Majora, who lifts a blizzard to torture him. What does it want from him? Since 2011, M. Bulteau has been working on Majora: a grand adaptation of Majora’s […]
Spooky season is extra-long at Mega Mixtape, so prepare for some unsettling music from our favorite VGM artists, labels, and communities. With a mix of scary sources and bluegrass music, “Boograss” by the Tonberries is our album of the month. […]
Chip For Change: Tenacity is a collaborative album that makes a resolute statement: We are not going anywhere. Basic human rights are a non-negotiable truth, and we will continue to do whatever we can to uphold that ideal. 18 brand new tracks, pay-what-you-want, all proceeds go to the ACLU and it’s available NOW! […]
This is Mega Mixtape’s first foray into collaborative albums. Just as the original DKC trilogy turns 31, we pay tribute to David Wise, Eveline Novakovic, and above all, to the Dwelling of Duels community. Enjoy tracks that range from tango to progressive rock in an eclectic kongpilation that showcases the camaraderie, talent, and diversity in […]
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