In Real Life

How A Video Game Rock Band Made Me Long For Winter In Toronto

I’ve only been to Toronto once, and it was in high school for a band trip. I think we went to “Medieval Times”? Enter the New York-based chiptune/rock band Anamanaguchi. Their tune “Another Winter” (above) is probably my favourite track from their soundtrack to Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. So kicky, so grooving, excellent melody, dynamite breakdown/build-up… it’s got it all.


February 22, 2011
News

The Scott Pilgrim Video Game Could Have Been A Big Adventure

When comic book series Scott Pilgrim came to video game form last year – Ubisoft’s Scott Pilgrim Vs The World: The Game – it played like an old-school beat ‘em up, with pixelated style. But it could have been a very different adventure.


July 15, 2010
News

Music From Scott Pilgrim Vs The World

Scott Pilgrim cartoonist Bryan Lee O’Malley posted a track from the upcoming video game adaptation of the movie adaptation of comic Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, over on his website.


July 22, 2009
In Real Life

Chiptune’s Finest Celebrate Weezer

Online record label Pterodactyl Squad has released a free 8-bit Weezer tribute album, featuring some of the biggest names in chiptune paying homage to the band’s greatest works.