I’ve found something very new (to me anyways), and it is right up my alley of favorite video game music themes!! So without wasting time, here are the songs from the album and some videos I have found on Youtube to where you can listen to a few the full songs and many samples! Enjoy!

Official Website http://www.retroremixrevue.com/

1. Super Mario World – Overworld BGM, Ending http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUqtPzlwEBU

2. Mega Man 2 – Intro, Title, Airman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG-V9utnj60

3. F-Zero- Big Blue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNTwJ9p9Sk4

4. Sonic the Hedgehog – Green Hill Zone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou9LcMWhhtU

5. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest – Stickerbrush Symphony (Bramble Blast) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNe9KxI2g-o

6. Dr. Mario – Chill, Fever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HD-fyf5Zbs

7. Street Fighter 2 – Ken’s Theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atpoaVdqJ5w

8. Super Mario 64- Dire, Dire Docks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLcdom_mueY

9. Sonic the Hedgehog 2- Chemical Plant Zone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXUNyIHH39A

10. Super Mario Kart- Mario Circuit, Rainbow Road http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXqk5xa7Re4

11. Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge – Gambit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWRWJJ97M3U

12. Mario Paint- Gnat Attack, Save & Load http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUzzc7qPqmo

13. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time- Zelda’s Lullabye, Zora’s Domain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyLeuOjliAY

Samples not enough and you can’t listen to them on Zune or your IPod? Try this! http://free.napster.com/  Type the name of the album, Retro Remix Revue, and you should be able to listen to all the themes trouble free.  Careful, you can only play 25 songs for free, but it does tell you when you've reached your limit. You won’t be able to own the songs without a subscription to Napster, I think. Lol :D.  Well, Hope ya’ll enjoyed the music! Until next time!

-Ty

Well, I’m going to say something to each of my online friends here on Giantbomb.  I’m always grateful to meet and have new friends.  I’m going by my friends list, so if you’re not a friend of mine yet and I somehow know you, I might just add you to the list if you become my friend!  So to all my Giantbomb friends, this blog is for you!  Also, this list is in no particular order of favorites. J

Claude: Oh what to say about Claude!! He’s everyone’s favorite uncle, who is one cool and groovy gamer! Always fun to talk to and funny to listen to, and one of my first friends who made me feel welcome to Giantbomb. J You will definitely know when he is around!  Cheers to Claude! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/claude/  

AgentJ: The ultimate list whore to making awesome blogs about the next generation of Super Smash Bros! Quite an imagination, and does his best to help inspire others on coming up with ideas.  I’ve shared some of my ideas with him, and seems appreciative to them.  Also, he loves cookies as much as I do, but can probably eat more cookies than I can! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/agentj/  

Blueprint12: A good friend of mine since day one, and my very first online friend who has known me for quite a while.  In just four more months, we’ll be friends for one whole year!  He’s likes all kinds of games! He’s the one that got me introduced to The Secret of Mana, and I loved it ever since.  We could just talk about games for hours, and never really get tired.  So, for putting up with me for all this time, He deserves a medal! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/blueprint12/  

ValkyrieGoddess: One of my newer friends on GiantBomb, and seems really nice to talk to.  Interesting to find out that there aren’t many girls in this community, but it’s really good to know one that’s into games because there aren’t too many like her. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/valkyriegoddess/  

JonathanMoore: My very religious and second friend on Giantbomb.  Good to have a conversation with in regards to Mario games. :D http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/jonathanmoore/  

RHCPfan24: Haven’t heard from him in a while, but he was always nice to me and seems to be well known on Giantbomb. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/rhcpfan24/  

Insanegamer: It’s about time you showed up! Let’s talk movies sometime! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/insanegamer/  

Diamond: Has a great taste in videogame music and in games too!  Has certainly played a lot of games! More games than what we all think!  Btw, let’s talk again! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/diamond/  

Natetodamax: WOW! Someone that I get along with that gets bored as much as I do!  Quite entertaining to talk to, and nice to see someone that checks on me every so often!  Not really many people do that.  Have a safe trip to Maryland, and hope that everything turns out for the better!  You’ll be ok! :D http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/natetodamax/  

Hamz and TheBeast: Been aggravating them about The Sims 3 lately, but I promise it’ll stop soon! :D Cool IRC friends and awesome moderators! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/hamz/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/thebeast/   

Vinchenzo: Finally! Another Calvin and Hobbes fan!  You can talk to me about Calvin and Hobbes anytime! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/vinchenzo/  

SuperMooseman (AKA: Moosey!), Jayge, End_Boss, ZeroCast, sidescroller, RandomHero666 (how could I forget), and Pie: You’re even more interesting to talk to on the IRC!  You are all are awesome!! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/supermooseman/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/jayge/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/end_boss/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/zerocast/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/sidescroller/  

Pie: licks pie because pie is delicious! :D lol. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/pie/  

JameBoyce: You had enough of me yet? You still need to watch Dead Like Me!! :D – Great to joke around with on the IRC. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/jamesboyce/  

Luce: He likes my drawings no matter how bad they are! :D Sorry dude that I haven’t done any artworks lately! Maybe later! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/luce/  

CL60: Vin RULES!! Enjoy inFAMOUS! Don’t get killed! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/cl60/  

Mracoon: Whoa! You’ve been busy, so I’ll just leave you alone. :D http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/mracoon/  

BoG: COME BACK!!! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/bog/  

Dr_Feelgood38: Who doesn’t like Dr_Feelgood? He’s a doctor!  Miss talking to ya! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/dr_feelgood38/  

Auspiciousqueue: Look!! There goes Jackie Chan!! –Wow, another female on GB. :D Let’s talk again sometime and nice new wallpaper and profile image! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/auspiciousqueue/  

Jakob187: My very angry and rebel friend from Waco! Have fun in Ohio! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/jakob187/  

Tylea002, LiquidPrince, artofwar420, StarfoxA, Cirdain, Marzy, and c1337us: I see you every so often, but can never really catch up. Let’s talk again! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/tylea002/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/liquidprince/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/artofwar420/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/starfoxa/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/cirdain/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/marzy/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/c1337us/  

Qorious, OrientalJams, CptChiken, thebipsnbeeps, Konvikt, and Miniman: What happened to you? http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/qorious/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/oriental_jams/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/cptchiken/ / http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/thebipsnbeeps/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/konvikt/ / http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/miniman/  

Octacon: Ok, let’s talk.  Haven’t heard much from you. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/otacon/  

Oldschool: No school without the oldscool! http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/oldschool/  

HandsomeDead: Been an interesting start on friendship.  I would like to see you happy for once and not hate everything. Lol. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/handsomedead/  

MattyFTM: Helpful as ever, and we need to talk more. Lol. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/mattyftm/  

Al3xand3r, LtColJaxson, Twilight, Axersia, and Lemon: Where the hell are you? It’s been a while!! (Lemon: You haven’t made a blog in quite a spell!) http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/al3xand3r/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/ltcoljaxson/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/twilight/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/axersia/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/lemon/  

KaosAngel: Thanks to his blog, it inspired me to do this one. :D Glad the new job is going well. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/kaosangel/  

Mracoon, Linkyshinks, Halberdierv2, raven_squad: Silent for quite some time. Talked briefly, then lost touch it seems. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/mracoon/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/linkyshinks/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/halberdierv2/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/raven_squad/  

William, joey, 0kAmui0, Binman88: Are you all dead? http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/william/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/joey/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/0kamui0/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/binman88/  

ParanoidFreak and Bandresen: I forgot who ya’ll are! :D http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/paranoidfreak/ /  http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/bandresen/ 

Systech, Cc23574, and Gingertastic_10: Newest friends! May we have a good and long online friendship! (Sorry I don't feel like linking right now, but I will later! lulz!) :D

Ok, whew!!! I think that’s all! Have a good summer everyone!

-Ty (Mork on IRC)

This is one of the most handiest sites I've ever seen!  http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest  I've wanted to know if my PC could run The Sims 3, because I was not sure that if it would work.  Thanks to Hamz, I was able to find out.  It turns out that I only had one problem which was the lack of CPU speed.  It turns out that the requirement was

Minimum: (XP) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent; (Vista) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent [If built-in graphics chipsets then 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent.] You Have: 1.60 GHz

I have the Core 2 Duo processor in my computer, so I'm 0.2 GHz short!  If I lower some of the settings in the game, it should be able to run because everything else passed.

So if you're a person like me that doesn't know if a game would be able to run on your computer system, I encourage you to try out the site.  I would like to thank Hamz again for his assistance and patience in showing me what I need to do and for showing me the website.  I'm glad that this site exists, and I would like everyone to know about it!!  Please feel free to leave your comments, questions, or possibly thanks here in the blog if you found the site useful.  Thanks for reading, and until next time.

:) Ty

I don't expect to see all of these games on E3 (Nintendo) next year, but it would be nice to see some from the list very soon even!!  It would be cool if these games released this year!  Here is a list of what I think should be in Nintendo's future in gaming. 

1. New Wii Zelda game
2. New Wii Starfox game
3. New Wii F-Zero game
4. New Mario Sport, Party, or Paper Mario game
5. Mario Paint to be revived with original content and new content
6. Wii/DSi integration of Virtual Console games.  (EX: Virtual Console can be played on DSi too!!)
7. Klonoa: Lunatea's Veil Wii-Make
8. New and improved Klonoa on Wii
9. Pikmin 3
10. New Nintendo Franchise - A good platformer action game
    
11. New Wii Channel that features listening to vintage and new video game music that can be put on an SD card.
12. PilotWings Wii
13. Castlevania - Actually releasing soon!!!
    
14. Earthbound Wii - Special Surprise
15. More information on games that was featured this year and didn't release yet come E3 next year! -Hope that makes sense. Pretend Mario Galaxy 2or Metroid: Other M didn't come out yet E3 2010.  I would expect to see more info at the next E3 about it! That is the concept I'm getting to.
    

(For the ones who know me.)  It’s been a while since I’ve been on GiantBomb.  Last week was my dad’s vacation, and when his vacation started immediately, it meant work!  Within the last week, I have helped put laminate flooring down in my home, went out of town for three days, and done multiple mini-tasks.  It took two days to lay down the floor, one day to straighten a few things up in the house, three days out of town and little sleep, and the remainder has been tiny projects.  Tiny projects like making a space where it’s possible to hang plants upon the porch, managing the vegetable garden, cleaning up the house, and more.  So yea, it’s been a busy week for me last week, and I am so glad that it’s over!  It’s been a long week and dad finally is going back to work because he has been annoying and frustrating me for the past week.  I can finally play my new games for Wii which are ExciteBots, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and Bubble Bobble Plus!  I can finally also catch up on some games like Mario Golf 64, Secret of Mana, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!  Going to be a really good summer for me on videogames finally!  I haven’t had a “to do” list quite like this in quite a while! It's great to be back on GiantBomb! :D

Well, I suppose I should get to the main point now!  Here is what I think are the best WiiWare and Virtual Console titles that money can buy so far.  For the ones who many not know what Virtual Console or WiiWare is, it's a service on Wii where one can download older and newer games!  The Virtual Console helps gamers experience and re-experience older games, while WiiWare titles offer new games!  There are games that I have researched, but have not played.  I think that it would fair to list the researched/non-played games too because of the reception and popularity of those games!

Notes: The following lists are not in any particular order.

*Researched/Non-played

WiiWare

Honorable Mentions for WiiWare

Virtual Console

*I like Zelda games, but I believe that the Ocarina of Time is the best one.  I can’t recommend most anything Zelda, because I never really liked the NES versions, and I still need to play Majora’s Mask!  I heard that Majora’s Mask isn’t the best Zelda game to play.

Honorable Mentions for Virtual Console

Mega Man franchise*, Toe Jam and Earl*, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Punch-Out: Featuring Mr. Dream*, Metroid*, Super Metroid*, Starfox 64, Kirby’s Adventure*, Super Castlevania 4*, Ghosts 'n' Goblins*, and Gunstar Heroes*.

     If there are any comments, questions, or contributions I’ll get back to you!!  If there are some iconic games that I have accidently left off, then please mention them!!  Thanks for reading this very long blog, and see you all next time.  Hope ya’ll liked the list!

-Ty

Well, it’s only one more day of college until I’m out.  The final exams are next week, but I was able to get mine done early because they are all mostly online.  I still have an argument/persuasion paper that is due Monday or Tuesday of next week.  I got that done early, but it’s only a rough draft.  I sent it to her today to look at it.  For those who are wondering what I did my topic on, I had to go with Creationism and Evolutionism.  The reason why I picked that topic is because the professor took into consideration that we had a limited time to do the paper, and she narrowed it down the topics that already had the proper database only sources that we can choose from.  No books involved.  It’s actually better and easier to use even though there are limitations.  I’m sorry that I asked for help with coming up with a topic to help me out for the paper, but when there is an easy way out to write a paper I wanted to take that opportunity to use what I can.  I do want to take this time to thank the ones who have tried to help me, and I’m truly grateful for the help.

It’s been real busy and stressful at my place, and it’s really something that I don’t want to go into detail with.   It’s going to get better though, especially when college is finally coming to a cease for a little while.

Well, tomorrow I want to get ExciteBots for the Wii.  I’ve been dying to try Klonoa, but once I heard that it is short I just decided to rent the game if I find it at the rental store.  So, I finally have a new game to play.

Well, that is about it with me.  Thanks again for the ones who have tried to help me out, and thanks for reading!  Any questions or comments, I’ll be around.  See you all later, and best of wishes.

-Ty

Be sure to check this forum post out that I posted yesterday for a good laugh.  Enjoy. http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/off-topic/31/some-of-the-funniest-scenes-ive-seen-on-tv/241474/#6

May 8th Update Edit: I was told that I was supposed to pick 1 of the 2 topics that my professor provided.  I only had a choice between assistant suicide or mary jane.  I wrote the creaton/evolution paper for nothing.  She won't take it.  So I have to go out of my way to write about whether Mary Jane should be legalized or not, or issues concerned with assistant suicide.  I'm soo mad!! :(  However, I'll get the stupid paper done.

Well I got ExciteBots today, and I hope to play it soon. 

I would like to list 5 games that I think need sequels.  I haven’t played some of these games, but I hear a lot of praise towards some of them.  I think you all might like the list! :D

4. World of Goo – I like puzzle games, and I never played World of Goo.  The time it takes to complete this game made me shy away from it.  I think that if they added on to the game, or perhaps made a sequel, I might consider getting it.  So, from what I hear and the reception I see from this game, I think that it deserves my number 4 spot.

3. Tetrisphere – Tetrisphere is a fun puzzle game that came out for the N64, and it is a nice alternative to Tetris.  The music was really interesting, and it suited the game well.  I’ve spent countless hours playing this game, because it gets addicting.  It actually grows on you when you learn how to play.  I would love to see a sequel to this game.  I wouldn’t mind seeing it for Virtual Console so everyone can know what the game offers.

2. Earthbound – Fans everywhere that has had the chance to play this SNES gem has made it clear that this was no ordinary RPG.  This is considered one of the greatest RPG’s ever made, not saying that it is the best.  I think that this game needs to have a sequel, and actually needs to be released for the Virtual Console.  Even though I have never played Earthbound, I think that it deserves to be in my number two spot!

-Ty

I’m starting to get into orchestrated music.  Not just any orchestrated music, videogame orchestrated music!!  I never knew how orchestrated music can sound so good.  I made a blog a month ago that had orchestrated videogame music, and posted some of the music here and there in different blogs.

Here’s a recap on what songs I posted in the past that are completely orchestrated.  First, here is the blog I posted a month ago.  Of course, I can’t accept all the credit, because users like you that help contribute to my topics through the comments, makes all the material readable, worthwhile, enjoyable, and fulfilled!  I always love to see something different as well as others who read the topics and contributions! :D

 http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/off-topic/31/wicked-awesome-videogame-music-new-pictures/232598/

Now here are the various songs I posted in different blogs in the past.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNqEfB6IYmESuper Mario Galaxy – Gusty Garden Galaxy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6KDg2M1BGMThe Legend of Zelda- Various

Here are 10 new orchestrated songs that I have found and loved. Enjoy!

1.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm6u-5mjRtkSecret of Mana – Fear of the Heavens

2.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHsMjdy8HcMElder Scrolls: Oblivion Theme

3.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBSS9VU3urgThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Title Theme

4.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd-jThRvlYIThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The Dark World Orchestrated

5.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGNDdLPJT9oStarfox

6.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBmZAg8HxfYTetris – Regal sounding I think.

7.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyz1irTV_nc Super Metroid

8.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVHGy9XEF9I8-bit classic games orchestrated by the Slovak Symphony Orchestra!

9.       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBKQlquWEQgTurrican

10.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XfHPDR-F_0Theme of the 3 Kingdoms

Well, hope ya’ll enjoyed the songs as much as I have.  I’ll be around if you have any questions or comments for me.  Please feel free to contribute any of your favorite videogame orchestral music.  Share as much as you like. Don't have a contribution?  Tell me and others what you think about the music I post and they post! Thanks for reading and listening. Until next time! :D

-Ty

Also, I'll be coming up with a topic ready soon for my last paper, but it's not too late recommending topics.  Here is a shortcut to get to it. http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/tireyo643/i-need-to-come-up-with-a-topic-for-my-last-paper/30-25075/ 

Hey everyone!  I really would like some help.  I need to come up with a topic to write about in my next and last assignment paper!  I got only three or four weeks left of school.  I got to come up with a topic, so I can get a start on it.  The paper must be baised on argument/persuasion.  Note to self: I got to make it where I won’t run into any logical fallacies while explaining the situations.  Logical fallacies are arguments that are not sound.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallacy

Here are some common topics that were mentioned in my class for argument/persuasion, but I don’t really want to write about or get in to.

-Gay/Lesbian related topics

-Cloning

-Religion

-Abortion

-Politics

If ya’ll get any ideas, let me know.  I’ll let ya’ll know what I’ll be doing my paper on when Monday or Tuesday comes.  Hope that ya’ll can help me come up with something! :D Thanks for reading, and until next time. 

-Ty

Also, here's something that I came across, and I think it's funny! :D Enjoy.

Do any of ya'll know any good juices that I might be able juice and try out?

Anyways, that’s all I have to say today.  Not much going on with me now.  Well, if you got questions, comments, or jokes you want to share, I’m around!  See you all later and until next time!

-Ty