The End of an Era

Since 32-bit and CD technology spelt the end of the chip era in the '90s, video game music has never been the same. These days, unlike the distinctive early soundtracks of Sega and Nintendo, games are more likely to feature “real” music; Flying Lotus-curated mixes, or compositions performed by full orchestras. So as we go Diggin’ In The Carts for the final session, it’s time to get to know the composers and producers who took the mantle of this next generation of video game music. This episode features Michiru Yamane, most well-known for her work on the Castlevania series, alongside director/writer Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid’s Teruta and Namco composer/engineer Yuu Miyake.

Guest Stars (12)

Katsuhiro Harada as Himself

Kanako Kakino as Herself

Yoshie Takayanagi as Herself

Nobuyoshi Sano as Himself

Akitaka Tohyama as Himself

Taku Inoue as Himself

Rio Hamamoto as Himself

Keiichi Okabe as Self

Yuu Miyake as Himself

Hideo Kojima as Self

Akihiro Teruta as Himself

Ludvig Forssell as Self