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Lumines Arise
Episode 48
[Episode 48] This month, barSILENCE is exploring the extraordinary soundtrack of Lumines Arise by Hydelic.
Tetsuya Mizuguchi's long-awaited return to the series continues a creative journey that builds on the lessons of Tetris Effect, resulting in Lumines' most ambitious expression of
Tetris Effect
Episode 47
[Episode 47] This month, barSILENCE is exploring the dynamic soundtrack of Tetris Effect by Hydelic.
Tetsuya Mizuguchi's reimagining of one of gaming's most recognizable puzzle games transforms Tetris into a synesthetic fusion of music, visuals, and player interaction.
Buck Bumble
Episode 46
[Episode 46] This month, barSILENCE is buzzing as we bump to the bass of the soundtrack to Buck Bumble on the Nintendo 64!
The now-infamous main theme has taken on a life of its own, reaching a meme-like status that has followed the game ever since its 1998 release.
Kaze No NOTAM
Episode 45
[Episode 45] This month, barSILENCE takes to the skies with the chilled-out and grooving soundtrack to Kaze No NOTAM on the PlayStation.
This game's uniquely dégagé experience lets you hot air balloon at your own pace, drifting wherever the wind takes you.
Winter Mix 4
Episode 44
[Episode 44] This month, barSILENCE embraces winter as more than just cold days and long nights with an all-new playlist of frosty video game music.
In this year's Winter Mix, we're listening to 25 tracks from games released between 1994 and 2018.
Halloween Haunts 3: Château Agonisant
Episode 43
[Episode 43] This month, barSILENCE returns to the macabre for a third edition of Halloween Haunts!
An unexpected letter has arrived, summoning us to the fortress of darkness and forgotten echoes known as Château Agonisant.
Tempest 2000
Episode 42
[Episode 42] This month, barSILENCE is blasting through the colorific tube-sliding action of Tempest 2000 on the Atari Jaguar!
Jeff Minter’s legendary reimagining of the 1981 classic is a hypnotic, fast-paced game built for the new millennium with vibrant colors, particle effects, and creative level
Defender 2000
Episode 41
[Episode 41] This month, barSILENCE is blasting off into the outer space battlefields of Defender 2000 on the Atari Jaguar.
Released in 1996, Jeff Minter’s Defender 2000 put a darker, futuristic spin on the arcade classic.
Mario Kart Grand Prix Tour
Episode 40
[Episode 40] This month, barSILENCE is powersliding through the iconic, energetic, and incredibly fun soundtracks to the console Mario Kart games.
The Mario Kart series hit the track in 1992 and has remained one of Nintendo’s most iconic and best-selling franchises.
Shinobi & Nightshade
Episode 39
[Episode 39] This month, barSILENCE is dashing across rooftops and slicing through the shadows with the pulse-pounding beats of Shinobi and Nightshade for the PlayStation 2.
2002’s Shinobi introduced us to the relentless, vengeance-driven Hotsuma, and 2004’s Nightshade passed the blade to Hibana, a fierce ninja with her own score to settle.