Suikoden I&II HD Remaster 7 CD Soundtrack Available for Pre-order
As part of the Suikoden I&II HD remaster, Konami is releasing a 7 CD soundtrack for release in January 2025. Similar to the games’ original soundtracks, Suikoden’s score is 2 CDs, and Suikoden II’s soundtrack is 4 CDs long. An additional bonus CD of arrangements and “music box” versions of songs from both games is included in the set.
Sea of Stars Vinyl and Physical Game Announced
A two-disc vinyl for 2023 Best Independent Game, Sea of Stars, has been announced by iam8bit, along with a physical release of the game. The soundtrack features music composed by Eric W. Brown, the composer of The Messenger, as well as tracks by Chrono Trigger composer Yasunori Mitsuda.
Collector’s Edition of Vanillaware’s SRPG Unicorn Overlord to Include Two-Disc 16-bit Arranged Album
The Collector’s Edition of Vanillware’s new SRPG Unicorn Overlord will include a two-disc 16-bit arrangement of the soundtrack composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto. Sakimoto has composed some of the greatest SRPG soundtracks, including Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics.
The remastered soundtrack to the Ghost Trick re-release is only available through Capcom’s online Japanese store
Ghost Trick features an amazing soundtrack by the composer of the first two Ace Attorney games, Masakazu Sugimori. For the re-release of Ghost Trick on modern platforms, the soundtrack is being remastered and released in a 2 CD set. Unfortunately, the set is only available through Capcom’s Japan only online store.
A Conversation Through Sound: An Interview with Shatter’s Composer, Module
For the release of Shatter Remastered Deluxe, we interview the composer, Jeramiah Ross aka Module. We discuss his life, career, the making of Shatter, and his Best of Module album.
The Live A Live remake CD soundtrack, composed by Yoko Shimomura, is shipping soon.
The 2 CD soundtrack to Square Enix’s remake of the Super Famicom era JRPG, Live A Live, is shipping soon. Both the original and remake’s soundtracks are composed by Yoko Shimomura, who also composed Street Fighter 2, Super Mario RPG, Legend of Mana, and Kingdom Hearts. The remake of Live A Live is the first time this game has been localized outside of Japan, and is currently available worldwide for the Nintendo Switch.
Yuzo Koshiro's Gotta Protectors chiptune soundtrack available on CD in the Collector's Edition
A CD set of Yuzo Koshiro’s amazing chiptune soundtrack to Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness is included in the Collector’s Edition from Limited Run Games. The set is expected to included not only the original NES based songs, but also renditions based on other system sound chips, including Super NES, Genesis, and Game Boy.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition vinyl available for pre-order
Chrono Cross, which has one of the most acclaimed soundtracks of all time, is getting a vinyl release for its HD remaster release. Composer Yasunori Mitsuda has reimagined the classic soundtrack for the new version of this game, and this vinyl contains eight of those tracks. Pre-orders are available for a planned release in June 2022.
Triangle Strategy soundtrack by Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood composer Akira Senju available for pre-order
A 4 CD soundtrack for the strategy RPG game Triangle Strategy is available for pre-order. The music is composed by Akira Senju, a classically trained composer who has not worked on many video games. Senju’s work is more commonly featured in anime, such as the acclaimed Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Axiom Verge 1 & 2 soundtracks available on vinyl and CD from Limited Run Games
Vinyl and CD soundtracks for Axiom Verge 1 and 2 are available for pre-order from Limited Run Games until October 31st, 2021.
Zelda: Skyward Sword CD soundtrack available for pre-order
A 5 CD soundtrack to Zelda: Skyward Sword has been announced by Nintendo for release on the game’s 10th anniversary, November 23rd, 2021.
River City Girls Collector’s Edition with CD soundtrack available
Limited Run Games has a Collector’s Edition of River City Girls available that includes a 2 CD version of the soundtrack by Megan McDuffie. This PS5 edition is available for pre-order until September 12th, 2021.
Trials of Mana 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert CD announced
A CD release of the Trials of Mana 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert that took place on June 26th, 2021 has been announced. The performance by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra will be released on October 27th, 2021, and is available for pre-order now.
Music CD included with multiple bundles of physical Castlevania Anniversary Collection
Pre-orders end 6/27/21 for the physical release of Castlevania Anniversary Collection from Limited Run Games. Many of the bundles include a soundtrack CD with songs from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Famicom Detective Club Collector’s Edition incudes Hip Tanaka and Kenji Yamamoto’s 2 CD soundtrack
Nintendo’s remake of this Famicom Disk System visual novel includes both the remastered tracks and the original 8-bit soundtrack by Kenji Yamamoto (Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! and Metroid Prime series) and Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka (Super Mario Land, Earthbound, Metroid)
What the Animal Crossing: New Horizons soundtrack means to me
The 7 CD Animal Crossing: New Horizon soundtrack is available for pre-order now. As a physician in NYC, I could not be more thankful for the serendipitous timing of the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It was exactly what I needed at that time, and the music will always hold a special place in my heart. I could not be more excited for the release of this soundtrack.
Complete Borderlands 2 soundtrack available for pre-order on vinyl
The vinyl soundtrack to Gearbox’s first person shooter, Borderlands 2, is available for pre-order now from Laced Records.
1/31/2021 Notable video game music albums recently announced for pre-order
Recently announced pre-orders of notable albums include soundtracks for Afterparty, The King of Fighters 2000, Spinch, and Warhammer: Vermintide 2.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Piano Collections announced
Square Enix announced a piano arrangement for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles will be released April 7th, 2021. It will feature 10 tracks performed by series composer Kumi Tanioka.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game soundtrack available on vinyl, CD, and cassette
Limited Run Games is doing pre-orders for the soundtrack to Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game on vinyl. They also have physical editions of the game for PS4 and Switch which include the CD or cassette of this amazing soundtrack by Anamanaguchi.