Best Pure Nintendo Podcasts (2025)

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2025 GOTY countdown! 1:36:49

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we celebrate the greatest games of 2025! We count down our top ten titles - what will be our number one? Thank you for tuning in to the show during the year, we've had a lot of fun bringing you Nintendo news every week. After this show, we're taking a week off and will be back with a new season on 12 January!…

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LMH Mixtape #278: Best Of Year In Review 13

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Another LMH year (plus one extra month) in the books. Brent and Rob count down their top ten (third and fourth generation) tracks that they discovered within the year, and Gabe counts down his top three. This mixtape is loaded with great music.Download and listen NOWPartial track listing and original episode:https://www.legacymusichour.com/2024/10/…

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Happy holiday gaming from Pure Nintendo! 1:13:14

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This week, Jemma and Kirk get ready to celebrate the holidays with games - what are we playing? What's on our wishlist? And WOW there's a huge sale on right now to tempt us! We also take another look at Metroid Prime 4 - how are sales going? You can also check out our review on our website. We check out some other fun news from Team Cherry and Mass…

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Purely Academic #25 - Metroid Prime 4, Super Robot Wars, Netflix/WB Merger, and Improving Christmas 3:52:10

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Fair warning: this month’s episode starts out as a major bummer, what with news of the Netflix/WB merger and the pricing madness around RAM spelling doom for both Hollywood and the gaming industry, topics we dive deep on to make ourselves extremely sad. But once you get past all that, we start having some fun, as Jonathan reviews the flawed but ext…

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LMH Mixtape #277: Far Out

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Get ready for some far out music, ya dig? It's a free play, so we've got a nice variety of music on which to groove. That includes classic NES games like Ninja Gaiden as well as lesser known Japanese exclusives like Sangokushi Seishi: Tenbu Spirits on the Super Famicom, and everything in between. There's no knowing where this trip will take you, or…

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And the winner is.. welcome to awards season! 1:09:42

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It's that time of year - we begin to reflect on 2025 and celebrate the games we've been playing. Many platforms send a wrap-up of the year, and Nintendo Music has followed suit. Which tunes did we love in 2025? Plus it's awards season, with the Games Awards airing last week. Nintendo had a few nominations, which categories did they win? Who won ove…

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LMH Mixtape #276: Repetition

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This episode's theme is repetition.That means tracks that use repetition as an element of the music.For example, this helps add an element of suspense and fear for tracks such as "Stage One" from Alien 3 or "Delusion (Round 3-2)" from Zombie Nation. It can also be a steady driving force for tracks like "Character Presentation" from Mini-Yonku Let's…

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Why we love Metroid Prime 4! 1:11:29

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk are joined by a guest podcaster, Josh from Nintendo Maniacs! Together we go through our time with Metroid Prime 4, the long-awaited sequel that's been 18 years in the making. We delve into the music, graphics, boss fights, that companion that everyone seems concerned about, and much more. We al…

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Episode 291: Beyond 16-Bit 11

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It's time once again for the Legacy Music Hour to take a departure from the usual third and fourth generation video game music and look at more recent material. That is, recent as in music from games that came out for the Game Boy Color, all the way to games that come out in 2026 (well, just one game). Full track listing below.Download and listen N…

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Purely Academic #24 - The FRANKENSTEIN Episode: The Original Novel, The 1931 Film, and the 2025 Film 3:12:26

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For our November topic – coming just in time for the start of December – we celebrate the release of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein with a three-part retrospective on one of the most famous stories in the English language. First, we take a look at the original 1818 novel by Mary Shelley – which has been one of Sean’s favorite books, but was new …

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Mario's first Thanksgiving! Plus we prepare for Metroid 4! 1:14:42

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we begin with a quick look at Mario's first Thanksgiving Parade appearance. We're also gearing up for this week's big release - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is so close now. We talk about the series, our fave entry, and more. We also look at the latest Online Classics hitting the Switch and Switch 2 with two NES a…

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LMH Mixtape #275: Rock Music 3

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For those users about to rock, we salute you! This was the third time the boizz focused on rock music. That means tracks that feature elements like punchy drums, electric guitars, and driving bass lines. "Final Boss" from Jackal features those nice punchy NES drums, for example. "Hercules" from Mahjong Taikai II has classic "crunchy" electric guita…

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Why we love Kirby Air Riders and its chaotic glory! 1:21:12

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we delve into the latest release from Nintendo with Kirby Air Riders. This fast-paced racer has a lot under the hood, we dissect it all! Plus we take a look at those Zelda Movie pics - what do we think of the costumes and scenery? And where's Link's hat? We also discuss the latest gaming news, our thoughts on…

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LMH Mixtape #274: The Big Wave

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The boizz returned from the beyond, with a new classic free play of third and fourth generation tracks. Diving right in, we're starting out with a golf game, so you already know you're in for some good music. "Hole Overview" from New 3D Golf Simulation: Waialae no Kiseki is a really uplifting and energetic track, making it different from the usual …

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Everything we know about the Super Mario Galaxy Movie 1:21:57

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we delve into the brand-new trailer for the upcoming Mario movie sequel, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie! We discuss the new characters, voices, mini Bowser, and more. Who else is super excited for this movie when it releases next April? Meanwhile, there's a LOT of news to cover this week, from new Pikmin conten…

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Purely Academic #23 - School Stories, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Ghost of Yōtei & Taylor Swift x Shakespeare Collabs 3:31:16

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In one of our most absolutely jam-packed Monthly Stuff installments to date, we live up to our moniker with a long discussion of teaching stories and curriculum planning (but it’s fun, we promise) before moving on to talk about the avalanche of games we’ve playing recently, including Ghost of Yōtei, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Hades II, Super Robot Wars Y…

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LMH Mixtape #273: Beyond 16-Bit 10

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The boizz went beyond once again, for the tenth Beyond 16-Bit episode. Of course there are still tracks that sound like they could have come from the third and fourth generation. Jake Kaufman's distinct retro style shines in "Credits" from Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-Bit Land. Enrique Martin (Pentadrangle) also kills it with a modern take…

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Why we love Zelda in Hyrule Warriors! 1:10:41

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we're excited to play the latest adventure in the Hyrule Warriors series with Age of Imprisonment. This Switch 2 title looks lovely and plays really well, and Zelda stands out as a terrific protagonist as we follow her tale into what happened when she traveled back in time during the events of Tears of the Ki…

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Episode 290: Peace

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Rob brings a message of peace to this episode of the Legacy Music Hour. Enjoy the music! Full track listing below.Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Track - Company - Console - Year (North American release unless otherwise indicated)Ramos Ruy no World Wide Soccer - Bob Dayley, Eric Nunamaker, Kingsley Thurber - Match BGM - Sculptured Software…

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Major Animal Crossing update! 1:15:25

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev discuss the latest Animal Crossing news. Nintendo announced a major update to New Horizons last week, along with a new Switch 2 version. What does it all mean? We break it down! Plus Capcom announced a Resident Evil-themed Pro Controller AND new amiibo for the upcoming Requiem game. We a…

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LMH Mixtape #272: Jazz Music 3

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Time to get jazzed for another quality packed mixtape! After twelve years, the boizz returned to the topic of Jazz Music. "Battle" from Gokinjo Boukentai has a full, big-band, swing sound, featuring many cool instrument solos. "Swing! MQ!" from Party Quiz Mega Q is a straight-up jazz number with a game show vibe. "Racing" from Mini-Yonku Let's & Go…

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Another Kirby Air Riders Direct?? And we couldn't be more excited! 1:09:29

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into the second Kirby Air Riders direct, an hour-long presentation hosted once again by Sakurai himself. This time, we were introduced to a whole lot of new features and content, including a top-down mode called Top Ride and a story mode called Road Trip. Plus, there's new giant amiibo to…

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LMH Mixtape #271: Shooters

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Not to be confused with "Flying and Shooting," this episode topic includes ANY type of shooting, and with that in mind, we're gonna shoot right out of the gate with an incredibly bonk track. Or more accurately, a Super Bonk track! "Shoot the Smiley!" from Super Bonk on the SNES has an infectious and uplifting melody that gets this mixtape started r…

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Mortal Engines 28:21

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In this episode, David Ries explores the cinematic world of Mortal Engines. He discusses the Highland Stable from Breath of the Wild, delves into the film adaptation of Mortal Engines, and analyzes its box office performance. The conversation touches on the film's visuals, the concept of Municipal Darwinism, and the complexity of its villains. Addi…

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Pokémon Legends Z-A is here! 1:15:23

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss the latest Pokémon adventure for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. And we're really enjoying our time with it so far! We also take a look at the latest news, with some interesting sales data around Nintendo's mobile offerings. Plus we delve into the games we're playing, …

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Purely Academic #22 - Reviewing Kyoto Animation’s CITY: THE ANIMATION 3:29:22

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We spent a full year chronicling the history of Kyoto Animation on our anime podcast, Japanimation Station, back in 2024, which means we are very excited to talk about CITY: THE ANIMATION, the latest anime series from the renowned studio. Directed by Violet Evergarden helmer Ishidate Taichi and based on the manga Nichijou author Arawi Keiichi, CITY…

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LMH Mixtape #270: Court

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All rise, court is in session. Today we will be presenting evidence that the Legacy Music Hour is guilty of spreading video game music of the "tenner" variety. Exhibit A: "Title Screen" from Honkaku Mahjong: Tetsuman II. This track clearly demonstrates a smooth and jazzy tone which builds into a fantastic sax piece at the end. Exhibit B: "Stage 5" …

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We played Metroid 4, Hyrule Warriors, Kirby Air Riders and more at PAX Aus! 1:20:41

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk delve into all things Nintendo, kicking off with an in-depth look at the first-party titles playable at PAX Aus over the weekend. And we got to try them! On last week's episode, we talked all about the lovely Super Mario Galaxy revamp. This week we were fortunate enough to play the likes…

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Purely Academic #21 - Hades II, Ghost of Yōtei, Xbox Pricing Madness, and more! 3:10:00

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We’re back for the month of October with an exciting episode covering both the highs and lows of the video game industry in 2025. In terms of ‘low,’ we’ve got more Xbox Pricing Madness, as Microsoft once again hiked prices on Xbox hardware, before unveiling a full 50% raise to the price of Xbox Game Pass, a move that feels like the definitive end o…

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LMH Mixtape #269: Tracks That End

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This episode had a fun theme: tracks that end. Meaning, tracks that don't loop indefinitely. That's right, you'll find a lot of title themes and ending/credits tracks here, as opposed to stage BGMs which usually loop. "Opening" from Shadow of the Ninja is a great example of a title piece that can get you pumped to start a game. And "Opening" from T…

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Let's play Super Mario Galaxy 1+2! 1:09:34

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the three biggest releases of the week: Super Mario Galaxy 1+2, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Invalice Chronicles, and LEGO Party. Plus, we kick off our countdown to Halloween with a look at some recent and upcoming scary titles. Let us know your faves! We're also playing Splatterbot, Puzz…

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Start Here + Villainy Pt.1 31:16

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In this episode, David introduces a revamped format for the podcast, focusing on the exploration of villains in storytelling. He discusses the essential characteristics that make a villain memorable and effective, including their connection to the protagonist, moral clarity, compelling backstories, and the importance of being a worthy adversary. Th…

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Episode 289: Best Of Year In Review 14

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You know the drill. Brent and Rob share their top ten favorite newly discovered tracks that were played on the show over the past year. Gabe does his top five. You think there'll be some crossovers? Partial track listing below.Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Track - Company - Console - Year (North American release unless otherwise indicate…

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Hades II, Fire Emblem and loads of new games to play! 1:19:45

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It's a huge week of gaming! We've got a brand-new Fire Emblemouting for mobile, Hades II, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, and EA Sports FE 26, PLUS two new GBA entries for the Switch Online collection. There's also plenty of other news, including sales data, Doug Bowser stepping down, and a couple of game delays - including Border…

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A Quick Update 0:36

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A short message since I haven't uploaded anything lately. Working on rebranding/reformatting the show to be more sustainable. Send us a text Support the show Write in to the show or check us out at [email protected] @ZeldafilmcastBy David Ries

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LMH Mixtape #268: Secrets

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It's a secret to everybody.Well... not everybody. The LMH users know the secret to finding great music, because this week's mixtape is filled with lots of secret hits! We start off with the cheerful and upbeat "Tea Time" from Panorama Cotton on the Mega Drive. "Final Race" from Mini-Yonku Let's & Go!! Power WGP 2 on the Super Famicom features some …

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Mario Galazy details, Nintendo coming to PAX Aus, and more! 1:09:35

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This week, we delve into the latest details around the upcoming Mario Galaxy bundle, including new features and graphics. Before we get to that, though, we're excited to be attending PAX Aus next month, especially now that Nintendo has been confirmed to attend. We'll be able to get hands-on time with the likes of Hyrule Warriors and Metroid Prime 4…

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LMH Mixtape #267: Wishing There Was More

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Have you've ever listened to a track and liked it, but wished there was more? That was the theme for this episode. For example, the short, twenty second long track from Gomola Speed sounds like the beginning of an 80's goth or new wave track. While still good on its own, it leaves you wishing there was just a bit more. Of course, these opinions are…

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Purely Academic #20 - September Nintendo Direct + Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review 3:14:35

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It’s a 2-part episode of Purely Academic as we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct presentation – our first big event from Nintendo since the launch of the Switch 2 – before reviewing the biggest movie in the world right now: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie – Infinity Castle. The first part of a trilogy adapting the final arc of Gotouge Koy…

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Nintendo Direct breakddown! 1:35:21

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This week, we break down the latest news from Nintendo, which came in the form of an hour-long Direct presentation. We were privy to loads of Mario news for the 40th anniversary, a release date for Metroid Prime 4 (finally!), a new Frie Emblem AND a new Yoshi game, plus a whole lot more. What were your fave moments of the Direct? Let us know!…

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LMH Mixtape #266: The Three Tenners

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Fresh off the Best Of Year In Review, the boizz hit the new year running with so many new potential top ten tracks and thus, as the title implies, this episode was packed with tenners."Commission (BGM 1)" from Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman has tenner potential written all over it. Be sure to listen for the cool, bluesy breakdown towards the end of the…

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Silksong is finally here! Let's play! 1:16:12

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This week, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss the big hitters from this week, starting with the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong. Jemma's already spent some time with this metroidvania, what does she think? Meanwhile, we also have Star Wars Outlaws, NBA 2K26, and Cronos to get excited about. What a big week! Plus we discuss the Rayman anniversary, w…

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Episode 288: Castle Areas 2

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Not since 2013, has the Legacy Music Hour done a focus on castle music in video games, but here's one now, twelve years later. So this all music from either castle-themed stages or castle areas (in role-playing games, for example). Full track listing below.Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Track - Company - Console - Year (North American rel…

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Does Kirby's return to the Forgotten Land make him a Star-Crossed legend? 1:17:16

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This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the latest Kirby adventure - it's quite a mouthful (pun intended): Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World. Phew! We are super excited to check this one out, and Jemma and Trev give their thoughts on the original and new edition. We also delve into the latest new…

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Purely Academic #19 - How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Dark Souls, Dexter, Donkey Kong & More! 3:40:13

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Our August episode of Purely Academic is one of our busiest recordings to date, as Sean and Jonathan break down how they spent their summer vacations, and talk about the start of the new school year. Sean tells us about some of the legal insanity affecting education in Texas, while Jonathan explains why he created a bunch of feature-length anime fa…

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LMH Mixtape #265: Best Of Year In Review 12

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Time for another Best Of Year In Review episode.The boizz reached their twelfth annual review.Brent and Rob count down their top ten tracks, and Gabe counts down his top five.Will they have any overlapping tracks this time causing back-to-back repeats?Listen and find out.Download and listen NOWTrack listing and original episode:https://www.legacymu…

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What did we think of the Kirby Air Riders Direct? 1:10:32

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This week, Jemma and Trev delve into the latest Nintendo Direct, this time all about the upcoming Kirby Air Riders. Plus there's exciting news for Indy fans as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been announced for Switch 2! Another huge announcement came recently in the form of Hollow Knight Silksong, which has a release date of September 4. So…

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LMH Mixtape #264: Hackers

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You don't need to hack the system to access these great tracks. They've been compiled into this convenient mixtape, just for you! There's a lot to explore here, starting with a pumped up piece from the run-and-gun game Ranger X. Ending 2 (The End) from Don Doko Don 2 is a triumphant and whimsical Famicom tune and Emerald Forest from Socket for the …

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We take Drag x Drive for a spin! 1:08:55

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This week, Jemma and Kirk delve into Nintendo's latest IP, the fast and furious Drag x Drive. This one features a unique mouse-control system, and after months of speculation, it's time to reveal how it fares. We also discuss other games we're playing, including UFO 50, Is This Seat Taken?, Shuten Order, and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. Plus th…

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LMH Mixtape #263: Ballads

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You would be forgiven for thinking the focus of this episode was ending music, which makes sense considering ballads are often used for ending tracks. Ballads traditionally tell a story or narrative, and while these tracks are purely instrumental, they still convey a lot through emotion. Whether it's an ending track to reflect upon your completed a…