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Nitro Game Injection (NGI) is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of video game music. Each episode of NGI features a curated selection of video game music arrangements and original works, with a focus on game music culture and the communities that surround it. The show also regularly includes informative interviews with composers, audio personnel, remixers, and arrangement artists. Email us at podcast(at)kngi(dot)org
Nitro Game Injection #579: Copper (NGI 22nd Anniversary)

Join Kyle in celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Nitro Game Injection with a SUPERSIZED episode! PLAYLIST: 3:24 – Joe Zieja – Let the Water Flow (Original work :: YouTube) 11:31 – Orchestral Fantasy – Main Theme (Star Fox [SNES] :: YouTube) 14:00 – Qumu – Please Select Player (Super Mario Bros. 2 [NES] :: YouTube ...
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Nitro Game Injection #578: Blue Bummer

Kyle laments the unceremonious death of the Mega Man franchise. Oh, there are also some kickass VGM remixes, covers, and arrangements too! PLAYLIST: 1:04 – Husky by the Geek – Zero (Mega Man X3 [SNES] :: YouTube) 6:21 – yell0 – TITLE THEME UKG REMIX (Wii Sports [WII] :: YouTube) 11:41 – syntax error(明比賢則) – ...
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Nitro Game Injection #577: Enter the Dwelling (of Duels)

Time to catch up on some DoD goodness and celebrate Daytona Speedweeks with this Valentine’s Edition of NGI! PLAYLIST: 1:04 – Thennecan, Iris ~Pamela Calvo~ – LET’S GO AWAY [Rock/Metal Cover] (Daytona USA [ARC] :: YouTube) 6:24 – The Tiberian Sons – Tearing Through Kevin (Fire Emblem: Three Houses [NSW] :: Dwelling of Duels) 12:27 ...
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Nitro Game Injection #576: Oiled Up (Sonic 2 “Oil Ocean” Endurance Special)

NGI is here for 2025 with a throwback to the endurance concept, AS WELL AS going back to the ever-flowing Sonic well! This time? It’s all “Oil Ocean Zone” from Sonic 2, baby! Why? Why not? PLAYLIST: 1:04 – Flexstyle – Aquafire (Sonic The Hedgehog 2 [GEN] :: GameChops) 9:47 – GaMetal – The Black ...
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Nitro Game Injection #575: Late-Game Capitalism (RadioSEGA WinterFest 2024 Special)

The folks at RadioSEGA invited Kyle back for a sixth time, so here’s the WinterFest 2024 Edition of Nitro Game Injection! This episode of NGI’s got tons of shop themes on tap, and some wintry fun to be had too! PLAYLIST: 1:15 – BadHairlineProductions – Be Cool, Be Wild and Be Groovy (Sonic Adventure [DC] ...
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Nitro Game Injection #574: Them Seeds Ripe

Phew! Stinky. PLAYLIST: 1:04 – The Megas – Forever Halloween (Mega Man 7 [SNES] :: Bandcamp) 8:44 – TheTaskmaster – The Instinct [Main Theme Trance/Rock Remix] (Killer Instinct [ARC] :: YouTube) 13:24 – Banjo Guy Ollie – Intro (Alien Breed [AMI] :: Bandcamp) 18:08 – Ottawa Guitar Trio – Save Room Theme Guitar Cover (Resident ...
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Nitro Game Injection #573: Sufficiently Pleased

Yes, very sufficient. PLAYLIST: 1:04 – Vikas Music – Pokemon Theme Eurobeat Remix (Pokemon [ANI] :: YouTube) 7:31 – 8-Beats VGM – Big Apple 3 AM (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time [SNES] :: YouTube) 11:03 – Orchestral Fantasy – Fossil Falls Famicom Disk System version (Super Mario Odyssey [NSW] :: YouTube) 15:06 – ...
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Nitro Game Injection #572: October Heat

Please stop, I’m melting. PLAYLIST: 1:03 – GaMetal – Panic Puppet Act 1 (Sonic 3D Blast [GEN] :: YouTube) 9:31 – RoBKTA, Tiggs – Can You Feel the Sunshine? (Sonic R [SAT] :: Firaga Records) 13:15 – Audio Sprite – Azure Lake 2P (Sonic the Hedgehog 3 [GEN] :: Bandcamp) 15:46 – IsabelleChiming – Aqua ...
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Nitro Game Injection #571: Clever Crooked Mix (OverClocked ReMix Special)

It’s been HOW LONG since I played OCR on the show?! PLAYLIST: 1:04 – WillRock – Killer Studiopolis Chops (Sonic Mania [MULTI] :: OverClocked ReMix) 8:15 – NyxTheShield – Truthful Symphony (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest [SNES] :: OverClocked ReMix) 12:06 – Xaleph, ZackParrish, Ryan8bit, paradiddlesjosh – Cybernetic Skullstorm (Mega Man 3 [NES] ...
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Nitro Game Injection #570: DeLorean Drivin’ Music

You don’t NEED an actual DeLorean, but it helps. PLAYLIST: 1:04 – MYRONE – Drill Diving (Aero GPX [PC] :: Bandcamp) 8:10 – CAKASAURUS – Big Apple, 3 PM [Turtles In Time SNES Remix] (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge [MULTI] :: YouTube) 13:44 – 8-Beats VGM – Jazzy NYC ’99 [Alex & Ken’s Stage] ...
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Nitro Game Injection #569: Every Day I’m Shovelin’

Shovel Knight? On this show? Perish the thought and strike the earth! PLAYLIST: 1:04 – Eli Bishop – Main Theme (Shovel Knight [MULTI] :: Scarlet Moon Records) 10:09 – Bi Score, Cheryl Carr, Tamaira Jaszczak, Andrew Gossett – Korok Forest (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [NSW] :: Gamer’s Rhapsody) 12:37 – Mykah ...
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Nitro Game Injection #568: Okay, Boomer

…Kuwanger. PLAYLIST: 1:05 – Victor McKnight, BillyTheBard11th, Joshua Taipale, Johnny Gioeli – Darker Side of Me (Original work :: YouTube) 7:30 – BadHairlineProductions – Judgment [Mission 1] (Metal Slug X [ARC] :: YouTube) 10:27 – Ferdk – Armored Armadillo (Mega Man X [SNES] :: YouTube) 12:34 – gabocarina96 – Waluigi Pinball (Mario Kart DS [NDS] ...
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Nitro Game Injection #567: Diners, Drive-ins, and Dedede

This Penguin King’s gonna take you to Flavortown! PLAYLIST: 1:03 – GaMetal – Stardust Speedway Bad Future [JP] (Sonic CD [SCD] :: YouTube) 6:40 – Ferdk – You Will Know Our Names (Xenoblade Chronicles [WII] :: YouTube) 10:14 – ToxicxEternity – Volcanic Pursuit (Sea of Stars [MULTI] :: YouTube) 14:50 – jnWake, Ivan Hakštok, Ben ...
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Nitro Game Injection #566: Nutdealer Music

Don’t ask. PLAYLIST: 1:03 – The 8-Bit Big Band, Lawrence – I Wanna Take You for a Ride (Marvel vs. Capcom 2 [ARC] :: Bandcamp) ARTIST ALLEY – GaMetal :: Patreon 10:42 – GaMetal – Main Theme (Angry Birds Transformers [MOBILE] :: YouTube) 14:50 – GaMetal – Snakey Chantey (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong ...
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Nitro Game Injection #565: You don’t have a Mega Man composer on your album?

How embarrassing! Everyone’s got one of those! PLAYLIST: 1:05 – finbeard, Ivan Hakštok – The Ultimate Ab Solution (Sonic the Hedgehog [PS3/XB360] :: OverClocked ReMix) 9:41 – GaMetal – Chill Penguin Stage (Mega Man X [SNES] :: YouTube) 12:20 – Nestalgica – Lost Woods (Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time [N64] :: YouTube) 16:10 – ...
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Nitro Game Injection #564: It’s a Coincidence, I Swear (C64 & Amiga Special)

I didn’t plan for the 564th episode to be dedicated to Commodore computers; it just happened! PLAYLIST: 1:06 – SoundLogic – Out Run Europa [Video Edit] (OutRun Europa [C64] :: KWED) 11:39 – Eivind Sommersten – Magic Johnsons Basketball (Magic Johnson’s Basketball [C64] :: KWED) 15:22 – Mutherpluckin’ B – Saint Javelin (Bazooka Bill [C64] ...
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Nitro Game Injection #563: Brass (21st Anniversary Show)

March 15th, 2024 marks the 21st anniversary of Nitro Game Injection! Join Kyle and celebrate with some recent VGM tunes! 3:37 – BigMikey, Ro Panuganti – MegaMan III Opening/Title (Mega Man 3 [NES] :: YouTube Music) 11:31 – GaMetal – Departure (Mega Man Zero 2 [GBA] :: YouTube) 15:25 – Lame Genie – Mechanical Rhythm ...
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Nitro Game Injection #562: vania’d Castles

Time for some catch-up with Dwelling of Duels and OverClocked ReMix! 1:06 – Biggoron, Newmajoe, Kev Ragone – Nights and Reala (NiGHTS into Dreams… [SAT] :: Dwelling of Duels) 11:08 – Ailsean – Who Has Time For Tears (Silent Hill 3 [PS2] :: Dwelling of Duels) 13:37 – Ryan8bit – Uno Reverse Alucard (Castlevania: Symphony ...
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Nitro Game Injection #561: Good, Yes.

Yes, good. PLAYLIST: 1:05 – WillRock, PROTO·DOME – Gusty Garden Galaxy, But It Sounds Like T-Square (Super Mario Galaxy [WII] :: OverClocked ReMix) 10:17 – The Tiberian Sons – First Flight (Ace Combat 5 [PS2] :: Bandcamp) 14:55 – RichaadEB – Reverse Ideology (Touhou: Double Dealing Character [PC] :: YouTube) 17:27 – Rekkinom – Streets ...
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Nitro Game Injection #560: NEW Funky Mode

Featuring Funky from the Funky May Cry series! PLAYLIST: 1:07 – Machinae Supremacy – WARRIORS, Pt. 1 [Final Stage] (Original work :: Bandcamp) 10:58 – Allison Martin – Wake Up, World! (Kingdom Hearts X [MOB] :: Bandcamp) 15:27 – David Russell, David Erick Ramos – Gerudo Valley (Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time [N64] :: ...
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Nitro Game Injection #559: Didn’t Have to Go This Hard

But you’ll be glad it did! PLAYLIST: 1:07 – baseballmoto – Moon Over The Castle [Rock-Arrange] (Gran Turismo [PS1] :: YouTube) 8:35 – GO!! Light Up! – Live & Learn (Sonic Adventure 2 [DC] :: YouTube) 13:03 – Anjer, Myu-Chan – Megalovania (UNDERTALE [PC] :: YouTube Music) 15:58 – Lame Genie – Beware the Forest’s ...
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Nitro Game Injection #558: SummerFest?! (RadioSEGA WinterFest 2023 Special)

Kyle throws a wrench in the whole works of RadioSEGA’s WinterFest 2023 by doing… SUMMERFEST?! PLAYLIST: 1:11 – Retro Game Remix – Sunny Beach (Wave Race 64 [N64] :: Bandcamp) 6:55 – Nestalgica – Demolition Desert (Metal Slug 3 [ARC] :: Dwelling of Duels) 9:51 – Extrinzic, Kev Ragone, Luna Rabbit, Shea’s Violin – Show ...
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Nitro Game Injection #557: Mariobilly (Mario Special)

It’s-a Mario time! PLAYLIST: 1:04 – Flexstyle, Vector U – Koopa Battle (Super Mario 64 [N64] :: Firaga Records) 7:04 – GaMetal – Slope (Super Mario RPG [SNES] :: YouTube) 9:28 – Lucas Guimaraes, JohnStacy, Wurtzel, Kenny Jr., Ivan Hakštok, Extrinzic, Ian Martyn, Biggoron, evilsonic – Clash at the Koopas (Paper Mario [N64] :: OverClocked ...
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Nitro Game Injection #556: Nitro Racing Classic (Racing Games Special 2023)

Celebrating Daytona USA 2 FINALLY coming home (in the form of SEGA Racing Classic 2 as a bonus in the latest Yakuza game), it’s another NGI racing games special! PLAYLIST: 1:08 – KB – Moon Over The Castle [KB Remix] (Gran Turismo [PS1] :: YouTube) 13:09 – Super Strikers, Kev Ragone, Stemage, Dino Lionetti, Ap0c ...
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Nitro Game Injection #555: Buncha Halloweeners (Halloween 2023 Special)

Halloweenie time! PLAYLIST: 1:06: Thunderclash – In the Hall of the Mountain King (Mad Maestro! [PS2] :: Bandcamp) 6:17 – Nivan Sharma – The Tragic Prince (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night [PS1] :: YouTube) 10:05 – Nestalgica – The Silence of the Daylight (Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest [NES] :: YouTube) 13:05 – Ferdk – Dracula’s ...
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Nitro Game Injection #554: Incognito Jet Airmen

They’re so secretive! PLAYLIST: 1:08 – GaMetal – Zeromus (Final Fantasy IV [SNES] :: YouTube) 7:32 – ToxicxEternity – Departure (Mega Man Zero 2 [GBA] :: YouTube) 10:58 – Husky by the Geek – Steel Samurai (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney [NDS] :: YouTube) 12:58 – String Player Gamer – Down By The River (Baldur’s Gate ...
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Nitro Game Injection #553: 20 Years of Duels

It’s all Dwelling of Duels all the time on today’s episode, in celebration of their 20th anniversary! Kyle catches up on the last few months of DoD entries, reminisces about two decades of game arrangements, and more! PLAYLIST: 1:07 – Sly Man – Still Distantly Alive (Portal [PC] :: Dwelling of Duels) 11:12 – Ivan ...
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Nitro Game Injection #552: Waves of Turtles

This week, NGI checks out a new release dedicated to the music of Wave Race 64, the soundtrack to the brand new TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge DLC expansion Dimension Shellshock, and much more! PLAYLIST: 1:10 – Retro Game Remix – Wave Race (Wave Race 64 [N64] :: Bandcamp) 8:45 – Nah Tony, J-Trigger – Corridors of ...
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Nitro Game Injection #551: From the Cradle to the Kuwang…er

It’s another Nitro Game Injection! Yes, they keep happening, and they won’t stop. PLAYLIST: 1:07 – Nivan Sharma – Cradle [Metal Cover] (Goldeneye 007 [N64] :: YouTube) 11:28 – The Mad Gear – Title Theme (Killer Instinct [ARC] :: Bandcamp) 15:29 – Mohmega – End of A Thought (Tales of Symphonia [GCN] :: YouTube) 19:11 ...
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Nitro Game Injection #550: Ys Into It (Nihon Falcom Special)

On this very special NGI, enjoy a playlist dedicated to remixes from games by Nihon Falcom! Ys, Legend of Heroes, Sorcerian, Xanadu, Brandish and more games with great tunes await your ears! PLAYLIST: 1:07 – Nico Moratinos – Opening ~ Ashita e no Kiseki (Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV [PC/PS4/NSW] :: YouTube) ...
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Nitro Game Injection #549: Yuffie Rules

Don’t @ me, bros. You know she does. PLAYLIST: 1:06 – GaMetal – Never Turn Back (Shadow the Hedgehog [GCN/PS2/XBOX] :: YouTube) 10:50 – Mr Dooves – Panic in the Sky! (TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge [PC/NSW/XBONE/PS4] :: YouTube) 12:57 – JamesVariety – The Motorious Zone [GT Mode 2] 8-bit Cover (Gran Turismo 4 [PS2] :: YouTube) ...
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Nitro Game Injection #548: Seventh Legend (Super Mario RPG Special)

It’s good to be back! This time, we’re celebrating the upcoming remake with a playlist dedicated entirely to Super Mario RPG! PLAYLIST: 1:05 – GaMetal – Fight Against an Armed Boss (Super Mario RPG [SNES] :: YouTube) 8:45 – DDRKirby(ISQ) – Super Mega Ultra Pipe House (Super Mario RPG [SNES] :: OverClocked ReMix) 12:01 – ...
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Nitro Game Injection #547: Inhabitants of the Dwelling

Somehow three months have passed since we last checked in on our friends over at the Dwelling of Duels, so let’s catch up on them, shall we? PLAYLIST: 1:07 – BadHairlineProductions – Welcome to Turrican (Turrican [AMI] :: Dwelling of Duels) 9:27 – tibonev – Caminho da Vitória (Fantasy Zone: The Maze [ARC] :: Dwelling ...
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Nitro Game Injection #546: Maybe I’m a Lion, You Don’t Know

I do spend a lot of time lazing about doing nothing, making random grumbly noises and letting my hair grow too much, so I could be! PLAYLIST: 1:05 – GaMetal – Fighting of the Spirit (Tales of Symphonia [GCN] :: YouTube) 8:03 – gabocarina96, CeLilly – Time to Make History (Persona 4 Golden [PS4] :: ...
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Nitro Game Injection #545: Rest in Power

Dedicated to Daniel “PirateCrab” Woodyer, 1992-2023. 1:00 – PirateCrab – Mythic Mist (Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [GEN] :: OverClocked ReMix) 7:27 – Loeder – Tears of the Kingdom Main Theme 8-bit (Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [NES] :: YouTube) 9:05 – Savaged Regime – Crystal Man [YM2612 Cover] (Mega Man 5 [NES] :: ...
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Nitro Game Injection #544: DA BABY (Metroid Special)

“The galaxy is at peace, shitheads!” PLAYLIST: 1:09 – Rozen – Phazon [Title] (Metroid Prime [GCN] :: Bandcamp) 9:05 – TheManPF, Newmajoe, Zachary Chapman – GFS Jukebox Playlist: Track 1 (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes [GCN] :: Dwelling of Duels) 15:07 – Nostalvania, The OC Jazz Collective – Red Soul (Super Metroid [SNES] :: OverClocked ReMix) ...
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Nitro Game Injection #543: Flippin’ ‘eck

But that’s it for the moment. As always, thanks for listening. PLAYLIST: 1:05 – Lacey Johnson – Find Your One Way (Guilty Gear Strive [PC/PS4/XBONE] :: YouTube) 10:20 – Ferdk – Welcome to the Jail (Persona 5 Strikers [NSW] :: YouTube) 13:42 – FamilyJules – Main Theme (Octopath Traveler II [NSW] :: YouTube) 16:25 – ...
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Nitro Game Injection #542: Mario Mania

The playlist isn’t exclusively Mario, but it almost is! PLAYLIST: 1:05 – BARx, Jabo – Boomerang Bros International Airlines Is Clear For DeKARTure (Mario Kart 8 [WIIU] :: Dwelling of Duels) — 11:33 – Lacey Johnson – Live & Learn (Sonic Adventure 2 [DC] :: YouTube) 15:56 – Ro Panuganti, Allison Martin Trombone, Colbydude – ...
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Nitro Game Injection #541: Emerald (20th Anniversary Special)

Join Kyle as a he celebrates 20 years of Nitro Game Injection and the KNGI Network, with a super-extended episode featuring remixes from 2003 (and 2004 in one case…)! GreenViper8 of Viper’s VGMture and jmr of Open Circuit also call in for a quick chat and reminisce for a bit too. Here’s to another 20+ ...
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Nitro Game Injection #540: Controlling the Groove

Oops, got Natalya killed while grooving to this funky beat again… PLAYLIST: 1:04 – DSC – Fountain of Dreams (Super Smash Bros. Melee [GCN] :: YouTube) — 6:27 – BadHairlineProductions – Blaster Master Medley (Blaster Master [NES] :: YouTube) 10:20 – bboynoe – Plug Man (Mega Man 9 [WII] :: YouTube) 12:11 – Nivan Sharma ...
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