Richard Jacques shares The Realm trailer theme
Point-and-click adventure title The Realm, designed by UK developers Atomhawk Design and Lantern Interactive, is currently seeking crowfdunding. 007 Blood Stone composer Richard Jacques has shared the trailer theme through SoundCloud and spoken on his goals for the score in an interview uploaded to YouTube.
Platformer Rex Rocket features music by Saskrotch
Designer Rob Mahler and programmer Tyler Bud have teamed up with chip music composer Saskrotch for Rex Rocket, a loving tribute to classic platformers like Mega Man and Metroid. Guide Rex Rocket through a world of lo-fi graphics and 8 and 16-bit sounds as he saves his crew and rediscovers the man he once was.
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded teaser by Austin Wintory
Journey composer Austin Wintory has shared the title track from his score to Leisure Suit Larry Reloaded. Based on an original composition by Al Lowe, written for the 1987 Apple II game Leisure Suit Larry and the Land of the Lounge Lizards, the loungy swing music theme is performed by the Late Night Jazz Orchestra.
Virt scores DuckTales Remastered and Shovel Knight
Jake Kaufman (Virt) is contributing music to two games with a similar pogo stick mechanic, developed by past and present Wayforward designers. DuckTales Remastered is an HD remake of the classic NES sidescroller, while Shovel Knight is an 8-bit stylized original property funded through Kickstarter.
Kian How Yoa scores American McGee's Akaneiro
Alice: Madness Returns designer American McGee of developer Spicy Horse is funding his latest twisted fairytale videogame through the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. Akaneiro: Demon Hunters features a score by Kian How Yoa influenced by traditional Japanese music, which can be sampled on SoundCloud.
Piko Piko Detroit collective meets Kickstarter goal
The Piko Piko Detroit collective, organizing live events to foster chip music and pixel art appreciation in Michigan, has met its Kickstarter funding goal to support Creative Commons album releases. Music tracks from three Piko@Lab compilations featuring local artists are streaming on SoundCloud.
Mega Ran's Time and Space incorporates requests
Hip-hop artist Random, aka Mega Ran, has released a collection of rap songs through Bandcamp, requested by Kickstarter backers. Supporters of the musician sent track recommendations through the crowdfunding website, including music from Final Fantasy Tactics, Earthworm Jim and Mega Man X.
Nubuwo Winter Bundle funded through Kickstarter
The Nubuwo Winter Bundle has been fully funded through crowdfunding website Kickstarter. Backers of the project will receive an eight-album bundle, the FAMI-MODE 2012 DVD in collaboration with Tokyo game culture shop METEOR, and Skype Conference year-in-review audio program.
Skype Conference 2012: Laura Shigihara
Melolune designer and composer Laura Shigihara is joining Skype Conference 2012 as the fifth announced guest. Austin Wintory, C418, Disasterpeace and Darren Korb will also be participating in the Skype chat series associated with the Winter Bundle, whose funding goal is rapidly approaching on Kickstarter.
Skype Conference 2012: Austin Wintory
Journey composer Austin Wintory is joining Skype Conference 2012 as the fourth announced guest, and backers of the Winter Bundle's Skype chat are invited to take part. Disasterpeace, Darren Korb, C418 and an additional musicians to be announced this week will be participating in the Skype chat series.
Skype Conference 2012: C418
Minecraft composer C418 is joining Skype Conference 2012 as the third announced guest, and backers of the Winter Bundle's Skype chat are invited to take part. Disasterpeace, Darren Korb and two additional musicians to be announced this week will be participating in the remaining Skype sessions.
Skype Conference 2012: Darren Korb
Bastion composer Darren Korb is joining Skype Conference 2012 as the second announced guest. Backers of the Winter Bundle's Skype chat on Kickstarter are invited to participate and receive a recording of the talk. (Three additional guest musicians will also be taking part in the remaining unannounced sessions.)
Hoopz Barkley SaGa chapter 2 music previews
Indie developer Tales of Games has posted soundtrack samples by Eric Shumaker from the sequel to Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden. Chapter 2 of the Hoopz Barkley SaGa follows the lone surviving NBA player in his journey through a dystopian future recovering from events depicted in the motion picture Space Jam.
