This month we talk all about the PSone classic that not only perfected the Skateboard video game it revitalized skate culture and made Tony Hawk a household name. Eric is out but Rich and Ray delve into the game that not only created one of their favorite genres, it largely shaped their taste in music and holds a hell of a lot of fun memories. From the early days of Top Skate to Tony Hawk’s Underground it’s all covered here.
Castlevania Symphony of the Night
This month the guys head back to 1997 to discuss the Psone masterpiece Castlevania Symphony of the Night and the birth of the term Metroidvania. Alucard’s return to Dracula’s castle shaped a genre and formed the blueprints for future installments in the already popular series.
Friend of the site and avid composer Ed Baquet joins in on the discussion this week.