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barSILENCE: A Video Game Music Podcast
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A retrospective video game music podcast celebrating the very best game soundtracks from your favorite games.

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Show Update ❄️

No new episode this January. I’m starting 2026 with a little rest, some quality game time, and a fresh reset for the year.

I'll be back with a new episode soon. Until then, feel free to check out old episodes while you wait:

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#SuperPodNetwork
Final Fantasy 7 - Snow Game
(PlayStation - 1997)

If you're visiting Wonder Square, you can replay the snowboarding minigame for only 200 gil!

#PlayStation #RetroGaming
January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Cool Boarders 2
(PlayStation - 1997)

This was UEP Systems’ final Cool Boarders release on PlayStation, after the rights were sold to 989 Studios to continue the series.

#PlayStation #RetroGaming
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Twisted Edge Extreme Snowboarding
(Nintendo 64 - 1998)

Despite being announced first in 1997, Twisted Edge suffered a series of delays and unfortunately released after 1080° Snowboarding.

#Nintendo64 #RetroGaming
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
barSILENCE Archives: E16
Armored Core: Era 1 🤖

Get your mech ready and isten to the futuristic soundtracks from the early games in the Armored Core series.

Engage Combat Mode:
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#RetroGaming #PlayStation #SuperPodNetwork
January 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Alpine Surfer
(Arcade - 1996)

P H A T A I R

#Arcade #RetroGaming
January 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Snowboard Kids
(Nintendo 64 - 1997)

Some might say Snowboard Kids is Mario Kart on snowy slopes.

And… they’re right!

#Nintendo #RetroGaming
January 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding
(Xbox - 2001)

Xbox’s first snowboarding game offered over 120 branching courses and featured a soundtrack with more than 150 licensed songs.

#Xbox #RetroGaming
January 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
1080° Avalanche
(GameCube - 2003)

Originally intended for N64, Avalanche became a GameCube and was developed by Nintendo NST, also known for Wave Race: Blue Storm.

#Nintendo #RetroGaming
January 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
barSILENCE Archives: E35
Pilotwings Forever ✈️

Relax and enjoy a smooth flight through the calming tunes of the Pilotwings games. This episode is maxed out with chilled-out grooves for you to vibe to.

We're clear for takeoff:
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#RetroGaming #Nintendo
January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
SSX Tricky
(PlayStation 2 - 2001)

It's Tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that's right on time

It's SSX Tricky

#RetroGaming #Snowboarding
January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I’m going to become a video game music influencer.

All posts from now on will feature me pointing at text that says things like “NOBUO UEMATSU: OVERRATED?!??!?” while making a stupid face and adding laughing emojis.

No questions will taken at this time.
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Cool Boarders
(PlayStation - 1996)

The PS1's first snowboarding game brought the 3D slopes to the extreme!

#PlayStation #RetroGaming
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Show Update ❄️

No new episode this January. I’m starting 2026 with a little rest, some quality game time, and a fresh reset for the year.

I'll be back with a new episode soon. Until then, feel free to check out old episodes while you wait:

superpodnetwork.com/podcast/bars...

#SuperPodNetwork
January 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
New winter themed video game music episode dropped over on the Chillscape feed. There are some great tunes in this one. Check it out!

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January 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Rocket League
(PlayStation 4 - 2015)
January 1, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Grand Theft Auto V
(PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 - 2013)
January 1, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Forza Horizon 5
(Xbox One - 2021)
December 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Disneyland Adventures
(Xbox 360 / Kinect - 2011)
December 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Fantavision
(PlayStation 2 - 2000)

Fantavision was the only internally developed Sony game at the PS2 launch, but it became a showcase for the Emotion Engine’s real-time fireworks capabilities.

#PlayStation2 #RetroGaming
December 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Holoska (Day) from Sonic Unleashed has that chilly-sounding winter magic sound to it that can make a snow day feel just like it used to.

Listen to even more winter VGM in the episode:
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#Sonic #SEGA #GameMusic
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Goldeneye 007
(Nintendo 64 - 1997)

Surface 1’s snowy, stealth-focused layout is perfect for a silenced pistol… at least for a little at least.
#Nintendo #RetroGaming
December 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Mario Kart 64
(Nintendo 64 - 1996)

Frappe Snowland

#Nintendo #MarioKart
December 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Metal Gear Solid
(PlayStation - 1998)

❗️

WHO'S FOOTPRINTS ARE THESE?!

#MetalGearSolid #RetroGaming
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Seasons Greetings from Shinobu Toyoda! (Sega COO 1989 - 2003)

#SEGA #Christmas #RetroGaming
December 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM