Episode #387 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth dive deep into the innovative musical world of Lena Raine, one of gaming's most emotionally resonant and versatile composers. From her breakthrough work on the indie platformer Celeste to her contributions to major franchises like Minecraft and Guild Wars 2, Raine has consistently crafted soundscapes that blend electronic innovation with organic warmth.

Whether she's scoring personal moments of self-reflection or crafting atmospheric pieces for massive explorable environments, Raine brings a distinctive voice that has already influenced a generation of game music creators. This Composer Appreciation celebrates an artist who has proven that video game music can be both technically sophisticated and deeply human, making her one of the most important voices in contemporary gaming audio.

Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Confronting Myself from Celeste [Lena Raine, 2018]
2. The Shelter from Dead State [Lena Raine, 2014]
3. UPSHIFT from UPSHIFT [Lena Raine, 2016]
4. The Decisive Battle from Panic at Multiverse High! [Lena Raine, 2016]
5. electroheist from hackmud [Lena Raine, 2016]
6. Perception Shift from ESC [Lena Raine, 2018]
7. Supper Woods from Chicory: A Colorful Tale [Lena Raine, 2021]
8. Beyond The Heart (Broken Hearts Mix) from Spin Rhythm XD [Lena Raine, 2019]
9. Traveling from Sackboy: A Big Adventure [Lena Raine, 2020]
10. Ursula's Poetry from Harmony: The Fall of Reverie [Lena Raine, 2023]
11. Everyday Life from Moonglow Bay [Lena Raine, 2021]
12. Creator from Minecraft: Tricky Trials [Lena Raine, 2024]
13. VS. The Raging Blazes from Beastieball [Lena Raine, 2024]
14. Tarir, The Forgotten City from Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns [Lena Raine, 2015]

LINKS

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Bonus Episode #52 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan unleashes his blade on Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the 2025 hand-drawn masterpiece that brings Joe Musashi roaring back to life. Join us for our exclusive BGMania review, exploring the game's fluid combat system, breathtaking artistic presentation, and a phenomenal soundtrack crafted by the legendary duo of Tee Lopes and Yuzo Koshiro. From vengeance-fueled ninja action to Metroidvania exploration, we break down why this Lizardcube revival is a fantastic start to SEGA's reboot projects. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. The Silent Oath from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
2. A Tale of Vengeance from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
3. Whispers in the Bamboo from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
4. Deep Voids from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
5. Festival of a Thousand Lights from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
6. Shadow District from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
7. Rogue Tides from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
8. Fortress Zero from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
9. Trial of the Warborn from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
10. Bloodlust Express from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
11. Broken Hourglass from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Yuzo Koshiro, 2025]
12. Dark Experiments from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
13. Inside the Titan from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]
14. Crimson Plains from Shinobi: Art of Vengeance [Tee Lopes, 2025]

LINKS

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Episode #386 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan closes out the month of August 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 78!

We're going on a sonic journey from Persian parkour to cyberpunk cemeteries and everywhere in between! This episode features fresh releases like The Rogue Prince of Persia and Mafia: The Old Country alongside incredible listener submissions from our Discord and Instagram community, including infectious J-pop from Yakuza 5, classic Yuzo Koshiro electronica from Streets of Rage 3, and beautiful indie melancholy from Villnoire. We spotlight Austin Wintory's masterful work on Sword of the Sea with three stunning oceanic tracks, plus Crypt Custodian, gritty underground sounds from Drug Dealer Simulator, and Daniel Pemberton's heroic Concord theme to round out another diverse Radio Hour adventure.

Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Sunset Smackdown from Leximan [Jake Whittaker, 2024]
2. The Rogue Prince of Persia from The Rogue Prince of Persia [Daniel Asadi feat. Xye, 2025]
3. The Don's Daughter from Mafia: The Old Country [BT feat. the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, 2025]
4. Mountain Rush from Herdling [Joel Schoch, 2025]
5. Be the Star!! from Yakuza 5 [Chihiro Aoki feat. HIROMI, 2012]
6. Inga Rasen from Streets Of Rage 3 [Yuzo Koshiro, 1994]
7. Credits Theme from Villnoire [Clayton Stroup, 2019]
8. One Drop Remained from Sword of the Sea [Austin Wintory, 2025]
9. The Veiled Sea from Sword of the Sea [Austin Wintory, 2025]
10. The Perfect Wave from Sword of the Sea [Austin Wintory, 2025]
11. Neon Crest from Crypt Custodian [Eric Thompson, 2024]
12. CoCo from Drug Dealer Simulator [K. Pietras, 2020]
13. Main Theme from Concord [Daniel Pemberton, 2024]
14. Strange Journey from Dear me, I was... [Satoshi Okubo feat. ITSUKA, 2025]

LINKS

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