8 Bits and Joysticks

8 Bits and Joysticks is a podcast dedicated to the music of video games! This show ran from 2014-2015. While new episodes are no longer being produced, you can enjoy this archive. And who knows, perhaps this show will get an extra life someday!

Episode 058 - Rise of the Tomb Raider Discussion 01/16/2018

Episode 058 - Rise of the Tomb Raider Discussion This week we read some of the semi-finalist submissions from our amiibo haiku contest and share our thoughts so far on Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One! If you enjoy this show then please leave us a rating on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and share the show with your friends! Remix "Caravan Boswer" - Flexstyle, XPRTNovice OC ReMix Download: And check out the free album this great tune is from called Super Cartography Bros. at OC ReMix with the link below! Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152999

Episode 057 - Fallout 3 01/16/2018

Episode 057 - Fallout 3 This week we talk about the games we've been playing, Fallout 3 is our Soundtrack of the Week, we share our thoughts on Fallout 4, and we have a bonus section where we complain about Halo 5: Guardians. If you enjoy the show then please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts from and share it with your friends! Remix "The Fallout of Eli" - Mazedude, Brynner Agassi OC ReMix Download: Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152977

Episode 056 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 01/16/2018

Episode 056 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker This week we introduce some changes coming to the show, we discuss the music of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, talk about the Nintendo Direct, and hold our second meeting of Co-Op Club! Remix "Acid Flashbacks" - Elrinth and PsyNES OC ReMix Download: Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152970

Episode 055 - F-Zero X 01/16/2018

Episode 055 - F-Zero X This week we share the games we've been playing, we discuss the music of F-Zero X, we hold our first meeting of Co-Op Club, and hold discussions on the Sony conference from Paris Games Week and Nintendo's investor meeting! Remix "Gambling Nights" - Abreu Project OC ReMix Download: Don't forget to give us a rating on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on , , and Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152963

Episode 054 - Halloween 2015 01/16/2018

Episode 054 - Halloween 2015 It's our 4th annual Halloween Special! This week we've curated a playlist of spooky music from the best horror games out there, we talk about upcoming and current horror games you should keep an eye on or consider buying, Andrew and Sean put their horror knowledge to the test in a Halloween edition of Test Your Might, we share what we think makes a good horror game, and a Creepypasta reading! If you enjoy the show then please give us a rating on your podcast app of choice, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and this podcast with your friends! Remixes: "Halo of the Sun" - D. L. Infamous OC ReMix Download - "Scriabin's Long Library" - MC OC ReMix Download: "Jade Spawn" - Bladiator, The Orichalcon OC ReMix Download: "Clairvoyant Eulogy" - The Orichalcon OC ReMix Download: "Sarah" - nckmusic OC ReMix Download: Produced by Andrew Padula Directed by Andrew Padula, Miles Brueckner, and Sean Hughes /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152961

Episode 053 - Klonoa 01/16/2018

Episode 053 - Klonoa This week we share the games we've been playing, discuss the wonderful music of Klonoa, we introduce a brand new feature for Level 2, and Sean challenges Andrew to a bizarre game in the Remix Rumble! Please give us a rating on your podcast platform of choice and share us with your friends! Remix Rumble "The Monsaic" - The Orachalcon OC ReMix Download: MIDI Files for Klonoa Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152864

Episode 052 - Devil May Cry 01/16/2018

Episode 052 - Devil May Cry This week we discuss the music of Devil May Cry, announce the rules for our amiibo giveaway, and we share our thoughts on the Star Wars Battlefront Beta! Remix Redemption "My Monkey Drives a Maserati" - Marshall Art OC ReMix Download: Remix (End of the Show) "Silent Ascent" - Danny Baranowsky OC ReMix Download: Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152856

Episode 051 - The Unfinished Swan 01/16/2018

Episode 051 - The Unfinished Swan This week we discuss the music of The Unfinished Swan, Naughty Bits makes its return, we talk about Halo going on without Master Chief, and Miles and Andrew face off in the Remix Rumble! Remix Redemption "Not Your Above-Average Joe" - Ivan Hakštok OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble "How K. Rool Went Insane" - Ross Kmet OC ReMix Download: Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152844

Episode 050 - Director's Cut 2 01/15/2018

Episode 050 - Director's Cut 2 It's our 50th podcast episode! This week we bring back the Director's Cut theme and we each direct a music block and a level. We talk about making our own boss stage, what an 8 Bits movie would be like, and Sean quizzes Miles and Andrew about games they've never played. Thanks for listening and we hope to give you 50 more episodes! Remix "Super Mariocean" - spacepony OC ReMix Download: Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152837

Episode 049 - Super Mario 30th Anniversary 01/15/2018

Episode 049 - Super Mario 30th Anniversary This week we discuss the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Maker, and we play each other's SMM levels! Remix Redemption "Somebody Set Up Us the Bob-omb" - Theory of N End of the Show Remix "8-bit Eighties" - injury Produced and Directed by Andrew Padula /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152829

Episode 048 - Super Meat Boy 01/15/2018

Episode 048 - Super Meat Boy This week we discuss the rad music of Super Meat Boy, share our nerdy poetry, talk about e-sports, and Andrew challenges Miles to Spartan Ops in Halo 4 for the Remix Rumble! Remix Redemption "Chun-Li (Nemesis Mix)" - Eric Jadi OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble "Together We Fly" - Neblix OC ReMix Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152821

Episode 047 - Sky Blocks Minecraft Event 01/15/2018

Episode 047 - Sky Blocks Minecraft Event This week we host our final Minecraft event of the summer, talk about video game movies, and Sean challenges Miles in the Remix Rumble! Remix Redemption "Windmill Advisory" - Pumpkin King Download: Remix Rumble "Ruinous Ruins!" - Benjamin Briggs, Phonetic Hero Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152813

Episode 046 - Affordable Space Adventures Part 2 01/15/2018

Episode 046 - Affordable Space Adventures Part 2 This week Miles and Andrew continue their Let's Play of Affordable Space Adventures on Wii U, talk about RPG Maker, and compete in Smash Tour on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U! If you enjoy this show then please share it with your friends! Remix Rumble "Lightbringer" - Pentakill Free Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152802

Episode 045 - Affordable Space Adventures 01/15/2018

Episode 045 - Affordable Space Adventures This week we talk about the games we've been playing, our favorite announcements from Gamescom, our most anticipated games of the year, and we play through some of Affordable Space Adventures on the Wii U! If you enjoyed this show than please consider leaving us a rating on iTunes/wherever you get your podcasts and sharing this podcast with your friends! Remix Redemption "The Destiny Infinite ~Eevee~ (Road to Cerulean - From Mt. Moon) - DarkeSword OC ReMix Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152800

Episode 044 - Super Mario Land 01/15/2018

Episode 044 - Super Mario Land This week we discuss the music of the Game Boy classic, Super Mario Land! We also share some hot game sales, talk about what we would like to see come from Gamescom, and Andrew challenges Miles to some Pokemon trivia in the Remix Rumble. If you enjoy this show then please leave us a rating wherever you get your podcasts and please share the show with your friends! Thanks! Remix Redemption "Soap Globe" - Nase OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble "Born from the Ashes" - timaeus222 OC ReMix Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152795

Episode 043 - Darksiders and BioShock Let's Play 01/15/2018

Episode 043 - Darksiders and BioShock Let's Play This week Miles and Andrew deviate from the normal routine to do a dual Let's Play of Darksiders and BioShock Infinite /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152790

Episode 042 - Flower and Our Iwata Tribute 01/15/2018

Episode 042 - Flower and Our Iwata Tribute This week's episode is dedicated to Nintendo President and CEO, Satoru Iwata. We begin by reflecting on his career and legacy and theorize what's next for Nintendo. The Soundtrack of the Week is Flower and Sean and Andrew go head-to-head in another round of Objection! The topic of debate is Physical vs. Digital Game Purchases. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends! And if you're super generous, please leave a rating on iTunes/wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening! "Dedicated to Satoru Iwata" - Chip Tanaka Soundcloud Link: Remix Redemption "Teach Me How to Rave" - Ghetto Lee Lewis OC ReMix Download: End of the Show Remix "Twoson Hits the Road" - djpretzel OC ReMix Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152725

Episode 041 - Final Fantasy Tactics 01/15/2018

Episode 041 - Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy Tactics is the Soundtrack of the Week, we come to the end of our first edition of Bedtime Stories in Level 2, we discuss the Minecraft Story Mode trailer, and Sean challenges Miles to Shaq-Fu in the Remix Rumble! If you enjoyed this episode then please share it with your friends and leave us a good rating on iTunes :) Remix Redemption "Hoy, Small Fry!" - HyperDuck SoundWorks OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble "Chemical Plant Zone (Subtractive Dispatch Mix)" -wauterboi OC ReMix Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6152691

Episode 040 - Kirby's Epic Yarn 01/13/2018

Episode 040 - Kirby's Epic Yarn We break down the music of Kirby's Epic Yarn, Sean and Miles face off in another edition of Test Your Might, we check our E3 2015 predictions, and Andrew and Miles go head-to-head in the Remix Rumble! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends and give us a rating on iTunes! Remix Redemption: "Of Dreams and Time" - Nekofrog OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble "Jet Squid Radio" - Dj CUTMAN Download: This track and the entire album is available for whatever price you'd like, no minimum, but we encourage you to support Dj CUTMAN and GameChops if you can! /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145297

Episode 039 - The Creeper Games 01/13/2018

Episode 039 - The Creeper Games This week we host our second Minecraft event of the summer, The Creeper Games! It's a long episode, sorry. The event begins at 26:14 and goes until 1:53:50. Yeah, it's a big one. If you'd like to participate in future Minecraft games or just join the server to have fun log on to mc.8bitsandjoysticks.com. If you enjoy the show then please consider giving us a rating on iTunes (or wherever you get your podcasts)! Thanks for listening! Send any thoughts, requests, or feedback to [email protected] Remix Redemption "Love Grows" - Nobuo Uematsu Purchase: Remix Rumble "Horrible Humanoid Cat Creatures (Cheetahmen)" - Dj CUTMAN Purchase: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145293

Episode 038 - E3 2015 01/13/2018

Episode 038 - E3 2015 We recap everything from this year's E3, and give our commentary. "Sub-Zero" - Emmunator, Ergosonic /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145283

Episode 037 - Metroid Fusion 01/13/2018

Episode 037 - Metroid Fusion This week's Soundtrack of the Week is Metroid Fusion, we continue with Bedtime Stories in Level 2, our talk topic is our favorite game announcements, and Andrew challenges Miles to a 1 vs. 1 match in Splatoon! If you enjoyed this episode then please leave us a rating in the iTunes store (or wherever you get your podcasts) and share us with your friends! Thank you for listening! Remix Redemption Aqua Tides - jdaster64 OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble "Unbearable - Brandon Strader OC ReMix Download: Metroid Fusion Items 0% Run /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145279

Episode 036 - Golden Sun 01/13/2018

Episode 036 - Golden Sun Tonight we discuss the music of Golden Sun, we host our very first Minecraft event of the summer, and Miles goes up against Sean in the Remix Rumble. Remix Redemption "Hope to See You Again Soon" - ProtoDome, Level 99 OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble "Funky Mario Circuit (Radio Edit)" - TheOneUps OC ReMix Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145278

Episode 035 - Halfway Checkpoint 01/13/2018

Episode 035 - Halfway Checkpoint This week we talk about our favorite games of 2015 so far, share what we're most excited to see from E3, and we give our E3 predictions! Andrew challenges Sean in the Remix Rumble. "POKEHAT" - Grimecraft /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145040

Episode 034 - Sonic Adventure 2 01/13/2018

Episode 034 - Sonic Adventure 2 This week we discuss the music of Sonic Adventure 2, we read more chapters from the Sonic book, we dream up some rides for a Nintendo theme park, and Sean challenges Miles in the Remix Rumble. Remix Redemption "Soap Globe" - Nase OC ReMix download: Remix Rumble "Leeroy Jenkins Remix" - Chasovex /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145020

Episode 033 - Yooka-Layle Discusison 01/13/2018

Episode 033 - Yooka-Layle Discusison As a sign of good will, we offer this podcast a day early. We' apologize for the lack of a live show this week. This episode we talk about the Yooka-Laylee Kickstarter and our most disappointing cancelled games, in honor of Silent Hills. Remix Redemption "Acid Flashbacks" - Elrinth, PsyNES OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble "Chao Marathon" - LeeBro OC ReMix Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145017

Episode 032 - Portal 2 01/13/2018

Episode 032 - Portal 2 This week one of the original co-hosts joins us as we talk about the music of Portal 2, we play a Pokemon trivia game, we gush over the new Star Wars trailers, and Miles challenges Andrew in the Remix Rumble. "Fortuna Favors the Funk" -djpretzel /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145007

Episode 031 - Crash Bandicoot 01/13/2018

Episode 031 - Crash Bandicoot This week we discuss the music of Crash Bandicoot, we continue our Bedtime Stories series, we each share the games we feel the most guilty about missing out on, and Sean and Andrew face off in the Remix Rumble. Remix Redemption: "The Life and Death of Kirby" - Insert Rupee, halc, Benjamin Briggs OC ReMix Download: Winning Remix: "3D Hip Hop" - Dj CUTMAN Name Your Price Downloads: Purchase Track: Purchase Album: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6145004

Episode 030 - Mario Party 01/13/2018

Episode 030 - Mario Party This week we take a look at the music of Mario Party on the N64, we introduce a new segment in Level 2, we share our thoughts about the most recent Nintendo Direct, and Miles and Andrew go head-to-head in an amiibo cockfight for the Remix Rumble. Remix Redemption: "Broken Machine" - Trace Dragon XVI K Ecco the Dolphin remix OC ReMix Download: Remix Rumble: "2001 Elastic New Year" - djpretzel Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island remix OC ReMix Download: /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6144995

Episode 029 - April Fool's Day 2015 01/13/2018

Episode 029 - April Fool's Day 2015 Our annual April Fool's Day episode is back! We sadly say goodbye and pay our respects to PlayStation Home, we play a music scramble game with classic VGM songs, we read a chapter from a Sonic the Hedgehog children's book, and we try to come up with our own video game mashups. The KK Covers Make a 'Mon Out of You Geeky Girl - Satellite Lane /episode/index/show/8bitsandjoysticks/id/6144985

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