Exactly 10 years ago, Tron: Legacy premiered over here. Definitely, an instant modern sci-fi cult classic. But not because of the protagonist's uncomfortable facial expressions, nor because of the easy-to-digest script, nor even because of the spectacular digital effects (impressive even by today's standards), but because of Daft Punk. Decades of experience in the search for new sounds, researching, discovering, amalgamating the analog with the digital, finally led them to compose a score along with a soundtrack that ages like the best French wine. Happy Anniversary!

From failed publicity stunt to cult classic through the power of the Internet, Pepsi Man is one of the most obscure memes in videogames. That doesn't prevent it from being enjoyed anyway. Happy Friday! https://youtu.be/fc9lcCw91YE

The dawn is coming. Just hang in there.
https://shearer.bandcamp.com/track/consequence-of-dawn
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Chillin' a chill Sunday afternoon. https://www.jamendo.com/track/37756/sambarama
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I cannot believe how far Grégoire Lourme has come after following him for 8 years now. His mastering of the Epic Cinematic Orchestra genre only gets better every time. His influences should be noticeable from the get go, just like his hype style. Some may found his writing cheesy and too focused on percussion. I say: "Just give this man some more years to perfect his craft and you will have a potential big movie soundtrack composer." In the meantime, you should check his other work and consider getting a license for some of his great music for your trailer. https://www.jamendo.com/album/200402/guardian-of-power
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I think it's stable enough to go live. Enjoy.

This is about legacy https://youtu.be/srTqxL_6Ysg

After a week of dusting this old project to update dependencies due to security concerns, I ended overhauling the entire thing. You can try it here. Have fun.

An ordinary song for an ordinary day. Cheers. https://youtu.be/rpGIXmaQ2Ak

It really feels like a back alley clash right now. https://music.ubiktune.com/track/back-alley-clash
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Back in 2018, I came across an interesting post about a One Page Calendar, which can help you visualize the entire year at a glance. I thought it was a good exercise to implement a dynamic version of this, that I actually completed in about a week. And then, I completely forgot about it, until recently, when I received a security alert concerning a discontinued library. So, I decided not only to update, but to apply my current knowledge to enhance even further the experience. After 2 weeks of slowly advance using as many free time I can afford, I finally did it. Here it is. Enjoy!

Today I want to share with you a little piece of history. Considered as one of the stepping stones of modern japanese animation, as well as being a copyright nightmare, The DAICON IV Opening Animation is an unlikely masterpiece, the result of pure passion and willingness, and a considerable improvement over the DAICON III piece from 2 years earlier. Serving as the opening animation for the 22nd Annual Japan National Science Fiction Convention of 1983, officially nicknamed DAICON IV, for being the fourth time it was held in Osaka, and containing an updated abridged version of the previous one, this twelve-person production contains unexpectedly high quality values considering the use of cheap materials, the sweatshop night hours in a textile union-owned building until the very morning it was premiered, the painstakingly precise filming process without the use of timing sheets and the aforementioned heavy use of copyrighted material. To pay off the debts, 8mm films and videos were sold at the convention, allegedly making it one of the first OVAs, as well as one of the first AMVs. It also contains one of the earliest examples of... that. The "Daicon Film" studio that worked on this, was later renamed as Gainax. This work has been referenced and parodied several times, and is a homage of geek and otaku culture at that time, wonderfully compressed in over 7 glorious minutes. Due to its copyright issues, there is no official high quality release of it, and the few surviving reels, tape cassettes, and later, unofficial Laserdiscs released with the artbook are rare and highly valuable. Fortunately, the Internet always provides, and I'm glad to share this with you. Please enjoy.

Finally, Pokémon Gun https://youtu.be/EY4lyOH1_0o

I'm currently in the middle of my FF7R Intergrade run through Parsec. I know it's too early to review the game, but I must say, the music just kicks ass. I'm loving it all the way.
Despite my current humble circumstances, I am glad to know that I can trust others, and through the incredible power of technology, allow me to enjoy this game, to my anonymous benefactor, you have my thanks.

Continuing on its efforts of setting up the new interpretation of this expanded universe, the Episode INTERmission of FF7R INTERGRADE overdelivers once again. Gameplay is substantially improved, and it shines when running on Performance Mode, for a snappier and faster-paced experience, building over the previous one, and hinting about what can we expect in the future. The hyperactive nature of Yuffie is kept mostly intact and it serves as a baseline for the story and characters, doing the adequate changes to make her fit in this world, we can thank the impressive work of Suzie Yeung, among the others VAs, for that. Level design is bolder this time, but it keeps its linearity. Graphics are a delight to witness, and the art design does not stay behind. Music is by far the star of the show, with a great range of styles and moods, from upbeat compositions (like this one) to dark and grandiose ones, you can smell the production quality, with some sequences deliberately designed around the dynamic soundtrack system introduced in the vanilla game. The audio mixing is, as expected, top-notch, with some weird design choices that don't quite break the deal. If you previously felt some Yakuza vibes in the world-building, here they have no shame to show some outlandish characters or situations that may feel out of place for some, but are harmless in the long run. Another thing to note are the subtle references to pop culture, elaborate puns, and even the only one innuendo scattered throughout the game, you can tell the writers had a lot of fun, and the localization team did an excellent job maintaining such spirit. Unfortunately, the story feels rushed towards the end, leaving a sour taste, not because of what happens, but because it could have ended in a more constructed way. But that feeling quickly fades away for the real reward for finishing, the long, long after credits scenes that leaves even more questions to keep those wanting more content busy trying to unravel what is to come. But that's not all: the INTERGRADE version of the main game not only improves the graphics, it also sprinkles new content here and there, without any substantial changes to the overall experience, but adding more subtext and even new meaning to some scenes.

The last installment of the Guilty Gear series, known for be heavily inspired by a variety of rock genres, bring actual bangers in its soundtrack. I have compiled what I believe is the best of the OST. Enjoy.

What you probably missed from E3 2021: Happy Game.

Let me tell you a story https://youtu.be/5oe3ZltO6Hk

Do you feel like Kung-Fu Funking? https://www.jamendo.com/track/853/kung-fu-funk
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I'm still mourning.