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PC-Engine City Podcast…

NEW EPISODE! PCE City #28 (12.11.16) The Transporter (featuring City Hunter).

PREVIOUSLY ON PCECP: PCE City #27 (11.09.16) Chimp & Shrimp discuss Magical Chase… PCE City #26 (10.11.16) 9 Year Hiatus Over!

NOTE: Playlists/notes available for episodes #1-#28 (jump to episode #11 for more substantial commentary).

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PCE City Podcast #21-#23 HELP: Submit your playlists/notes/corrections to help!

AN EXCEPTIONALLY BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PCE CITY PODCAST: Here is the executive summary… a fellow PCE fan (sunteam_paul) needed to put his creative energy to good use. He had already been archiving and documenting PCE music for his PC Engine Bible project. But he wanted to do more. The result was the wonderful PC-Engine City Podcast which, over the course of two years, developed a personality and mythos all unto itself. It still stands as one of the more unique podcasts dedicated to video game music and/or PC-Engine console. Enjoy!

BANNERS: All of the original banners have been restored! Originally, banners #19-#24 were the only ones that could be salvaged. The rest of the banners had evaporated into the ether of the interwebs. Recently, however, sunteam_paul kindly found (or recreated?) banners #1-#18. Happiness was restored to the kosmos.

MORE MUSIC: Speaking of happiness, wibble • Classic Chiptunes Podcast should also bring a smile to your face. Or someone's face, anyway.

Banner for PC Engine City Podcast #20 LIST OF EPISODES: In total, there were 25 full-length shows, three "Intermissions" and one extra "Pirate Radio" episode…

THANKS: A great big Thank You! goes out to sunteam_paul (of PC Engine Software Bible) for creating the show, allowing us to re-host it and providing invaluable information/assets. Also, thanks to SuperPlay for recognizing the need to archive this show and spearheading the project. Finally, this page would not exist if it weren't for the support of the fine folks at pcenginefx.com forums.

CONFESSION: Many, many years ago I said I was going to write a short history of the PC Engine City Podcast. To prove my noble intentions, I jotted down a few bullet points. However, five (or ten?) years passed with nary a sentence, let alone a blurb, about the history of PC-Engine City Podcast being written.

Until a few moments ago, that is.

PC-Engine City Podcast #01 (08.17.05) ▲

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NOTES: "Welcome to PC-Engine City!" are the first, enthusiastic words uttered by our host. sunteam_paul later explains, "I was inspired to make it [PC Engine City] after hearing the C64 Take-Away podcast by Jan Lund Thomsen." Interestingly, sunteam_paul would revisit the Commodore 64 with his next podcast—wibble • classic chiptunes—which featured chiptunes from various platforms (including many stalwart SID classics).

For more information, read the original PCE City #1 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #01 (27:31)

  1. Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes (CD-ROM, 1991)
  2. Dungeon Explorer II (CD-ROM, 1993)
  3. W-Ring (HuCARD, 1990)
  4. Shubibinman 3 (CD-ROM, 1992) (Train)
  5. Shubibinman 3 (CD-ROM, 1992) (?)
  6. Ninja Gaiden (HuCARD, 1992). Ninja Ryuukenden in Japan.
  7. Dynastic Hero (CD-ROM, 1994)
  8. Dynastic Hero (CD-ROM, 1994) (?)
  9. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #02 (10.19.05) ▲

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NOTES: Shoot-em-ups dominate the songs featured in this episode.

For more information, read the original PCE City #2 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #02 (28:56)

  1. Soldier Blade (HuCARD, 1992)
  2. CD-ROM Denjin Rockabilly (CD-ROM, 1993). TTi released this game as Super Air Zonk: Rockabilly Paradise at the very end of the DUO's lifespan.
  3. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (CD-ROM, 1991)
  4. Hanataa ka daka!? (HuCARD, 1991). This oddly charming title from Taito roughly translates as "long-nosed goblin" in English.
  5. Winds of Thunder (CD-ROM, 1992). Released as Lords of Thunder in North America.
  6. Super Star Soldier (Hardcore Densehead). Remix by djpretzel (2000).
  7. Wonderboy III: Monster Lair (CD-ROM, 1989)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #03 (11.12.05) ▲

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NOTES: Space Fantasy Zone (Space Harrier + Fantasy Zone), an unreleased game. Also…

For more information, read the original PCE City #3 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #03 (28:31)

  1. Ranma 1/2 Datou, Ganso Musabetsu Kakutou-ryuu! (CD-ROM, 1992)
  2. Star Parodia (CD-ROM, 1992)
  3. Coryoon (HuCARD, 1991)
  4. Bomberman Panic Bomber (CD-ROM, 1994)
  5. Genji Tsushin Agedama (HuCARD, 1991)
  6. L-Dis (CD-ROM, 1991)
  7. Jackie Chan Action Kung Fu (HuCARD, 1991)
  8. Space Fantasy Zone (CD-ROM, Unreleased). Medley of three songs.

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PC-Engine City Podcast #04 (11.27.05) ▲

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NOTES: "In Defense of Bloody Wolf"

For more information, read the original PCE City #4 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #04 (36:12)

  1. Ai Cho Aniki (CD-ROM, 1995)
  2. Bloody Wolf (HuCARD, 1989). Medley of two songs (second tune is from the raft stage?).
  3. Hihou Densetsu Kris No Bouken (CD-ROM, 1991). English title: The Adventures of Kris
  4. Splatterhouse (HuCARD, 1990)
  5. Ys IV: Dawn of Ys (CD-ROM, 1994)
  6. Dragon Spirit (HuCARD, 1988). Medley of two songs.
  7. Forgotten Worlds (CD-ROM, 1992)
  8. Legendary Axe (HuCARD, 1988)
  9. The Secret of Blue Water (CD-ROM, 1993). Japanese title: Fushigi No Umi No Nadia.

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PC-Engine City Podcast #05 (12.19.05) ▲

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NOTES: Special Christmas Edition: Snow Levels!

For more information, read the original PCE City #5 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #05 (28:23)

  1. Bomberman '94 (HuCARD, 1993)
  2. Star Parodia (CD-ROM, 1992)
  3. Momotarou Katsugeki (HuCARD, 1990). English title: Peach Boy.
  4. Ys IV: Dawn of Ys (CD-ROM, 1993). Perfect Collection Volume 2.
  5. Jackie Chan Action Kung Fu (HuCARD, 1991)
  6. The Legend of Dekoboko (CD-ROM, 1990)
  7. Bomberman '93 (HuCARD, 1992)
  8. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Ice Bridge/Wall of Noltia from Ys II.
  9. Wonderboy III: Monster Lair (CD-ROM, 1989)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #06 (01.14.06) ▲

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NOTES: Happy New Year 2006! Your host slags off Rastan Saga II…

For more information, read the original PCE City #6 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #06 (33:24)

  1. Tatsujin (HuCARD, 1992)
  2. Nexzr (CD-ROM, 1992)
  3. Batman (HuCARD, 1990). Medley of two songs combined.
  4. Lords of Thunder (CD-ROM, 1993). Entitled Winds of Thunder in Japan.
  5. Genpei Toumaden (HuCARD, 1990)
  6. The Legend of Valkyrie (HuCARD, 1990). Japanese title: Valkyrie no Densetsu.
  7. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (CD-ROM, 1991)
  8. Rastan Saga II (HuCARD, 1990). Your host excoriates this game and the glowing review it received (praising the music, no less)!
  9. Shubibinman (HuCARD, 1989). Full title: Kaizou Chounin Shubibinman.
  10. Shadow of the Beast (CD-ROM, 1992)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #07 (02.18.06) ▲

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NOTES: Special Ambient Edition

For more information, read the original PCE City #7 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #07 (23:51)

  1. Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes (CD-ROM, 1991)
  2. Ys IV: Dawn of Ys (CD-ROM, 1993)
  3. Dungeon Explorer II (CD-ROM, 1993)
  4. Shubibinman 3 (CD-ROM, 1992) (Train)
  5. Dynastic Hero (CD-ROM, 1994)
  6. Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes (CD-ROM, 1991). Medley of three songs.
  7. The Legend of Dekoboko (CD-ROM, 1990)
  8. Dynastic Hero (CD-ROM, 1994)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #08 (03.12.06) ▲

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NOTES: Slag off Telenet. Celebrate Dungeon Explorer's (HuCARD) tunes.

For more information, read the original PCE City #8 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #08 (35:25)

  1. 1943 Kai (HuCARD, 1991)
  2. Hellfire S (CD-ROM, 1991)
  3. Devil's Crush (HuCARD, 1990). Japanese title: Devil Crash.
  4. Last Alert (CD-ROM, 1989). Japanese title: Red Alert. Ending credit song.
  5. Dungeon Explorer (HuCARD, 1989). Medley of three songs.
  6. Bonanza Bros. (CD-ROM, 1992)
  7. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Track from Ys II.
  8. Cross Wiber (HuCARD, 1990)
  9. Snatcher (CD-ROM, 1992)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #09 (04.12.06) ▲

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NOTES: China Warrior. 'Nuff said…

For more information, read the original PCE City #9 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #09 (22:30)

  1. China Warrior (HuCARD, 1987)
  2. Gate of Thunder (CD-ROM, 1992)
  3. Power Golf (HuCARD, 1989)
  4. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Track from Ys I.
  5. Legend of Hero Tonma (HuCARD, 1991). Medley of two songs.
  6. Prince of Persia (CD-ROM, 1991)
  7. W-Ring (HuCARD, 1990)
  8. Cho Aniki (CD-ROM, 1992)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #10 (05.23.06) ▲

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NOTES: Music from the BEST PCE GAMES, EVER. No hyperbole. OK, perhaps a dollop (or two) of hyperbole.

For more information, read the original PCE City #10 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #10 (33:00)

  1. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Opening from Ys I.
  2. Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (CD-ROM, 1993). Japanese title: Akumajo Dracula X Chi no Rondo.
  3. R-Type (HuCARD, 1988). Medley of two songs.
  4. Lords of Thunder (CD-ROM, 1993). Japanese title: Winds of Thunder.
  5. Ghouls'n'Ghosts (SuperGrafx, 1990). First level.
  6. Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes (CD-ROM, 1991). Final battle.
  7. Magical Chase (HuCARD, 1991)
  8. Macross 2036 (CD-ROM, 1992). Robotech, to the uninitiated.
  9. Shadow of the Beast (CD-ROM, 1992)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #11 (06.16.06) ▲

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NOTES: Special "Songs with Vocals" episode, with guest DJ Sakura Peach. Keenly aware that not everyone enjoys bland J-pop, our host offers the following disclaimer: "You grumpy old men and women out there have permission to skip this one." I will be the first to admit that although I loathe pablum like this, I was humming along to many of the songs on my second and third listening of the episode. This can mean only one thing: The end is nigh, comrades, the end is nigh. Guaranteed.

For more information, read the original PCE City #11 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #11 (29:29)

  1. Top O Nerae! GunBuster Vol. 1 (CD-ROM, 1992). English title: Gunbuster: Aim for the Top. Starring No Ri Ko. "Right on!"
  2. Dynastic Hero (CD-ROM, 1994)
  3. Cosmic Fantasy IV: Chapter 2 (CD-ROM, 1994)
  4. Seiryuu Densetsu Monbit (CD-ROM, 1991)
  5. Yawara (CD-ROM, 1992)
  6. Martial Champion (CD-ROM, 1993)
  7. Galaxy Fraulien Yuna (CD-ROM, 1992)
  8. No Ri Ko (CD-ROM, 1988)
  9. Legend of Dekoboko (CD-ROM, 1990)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #12 (07.16.06) ▲

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NOTES: Part 1 of 2. Special guests Doraemon and Stephen Hawking join your host in this episode to work on a very special project. Doraemon is tasked with the least desirable and most toilsome tasks. Poor Doraemon.

TRIVIA CHALLENGE: One of Stephen Hawking's favorite tunes is from _______________. (10 points for correct answer!)

For more information, read the original PCE City #12 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #12 (32:38)

  1. Pop 'n Magic (CD-ROM, 1992)
  2. Doraemon: Meikyuu Daisakusen (HuCARD, 1989). English title: Cratermaze.
  3. Spriggan (CD-ROM, 1991). Full title: Seirei Senshi Spriggan.
  4. Dragon Saber (HuCARD, 1991). Medley of two songs. I prefer the first, brooding tune.
  5. Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams (CD-ROM, 1993)
  6. PC Denjin (HuCARD, 1992). English title: Air Zonk.
  7. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (CD-ROM, 1991)
  8. Ninja Warriors (HuCARD, 1989)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #13 (08.28.06) ▲

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NOTES: Part 2 of 2. Jean Luc Picard and company join Stephen Hawking, Doraemon and your beleaguered host in this nail-biting conclusion of a two-part storyline.

TRIVIA CHALLENGE: DJ Stephen Hawking plays a song from _______________ in this episode. (15 points for correct answer!)

For more information, read the original PCE City #13 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #13 (23:26)

  1. Final Soldier (HuCARD, 1991)
  2. Valis II (CD-ROM, 1989)
  3. Tengai Makyo II: Manjimaru (CD-ROM, 1992). Far East of Eden II. Medley of two songs.
  4. Yokai Dochuki (HuCARD, 1988).
  5. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Cave music from Ys I.
  6. Atomic Robo Kid Special (HuCARD, 1990)
  7. Final Soldier (HuCARD, 1991)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #14 (09.18.06) ▲

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NOTES: Our host humbly 1CC's Tatsujin whilst DJ'ing. He laments the wasted potential of the City Hunter license with Sunsoft's generic platformer (at least the music is decent!)… In fact, these two tunes from City Hunter, sandwiched between Urusei Yatsura at the opening and Tenchi Muyo at the closing, create a loosely-themed anime vibe to this episode. Never missing an opportunity to slag off Telenet, our host confides that Avenger is not nearly as pathetic a shoot-em-up as he had initially thought.

MYSTERY SOUND CHALLENGE (19:22): What game is the sound effect from? Answer revealed in episode #15.

For more information, read the original PCE City #14 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #14 (29:01)

  1. Urusei Yatsura: Stay With You (CD-ROM, 1990)
  2. 1943 Kai (HuCARD, 1991). Medley of two songs.
  3. CD-ROM Denjin Rockabilly (CD-ROM, 1993). TTi released this game as Super Air Zonk: Rockabilly Paradise at the very end of the DUO's lifespan.
  4. City Hunter (HuCARD, 1990). Medley of two songs.
  5. Avenger (CD-ROM, 1990)
  6. GUESS THE SOUND CHALLENGE (19:22): What game is the sound effect from? Answer revealed in episode #15.
  7. Kaze Kiri Ninja Action (CD-ROM, 1994)
  8. New Adventure Island (HuCARD, 1992). Japanese title: Takahashi-meijin no Shin Bouken Jima.
  9. Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Oh-Ki (CD-ROM, 1995). Ending credits song.

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PC-Engine City Podcast Intermission #1 (09.18.06) ▲

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For more information, read the original PCE City #14 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST Intermission #1 (00:00)

  1. Ys III (CD-ROM, 1990). PSG tunes.
  2. Bucket-O-Nothing

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PC-Engine City Podcast #15 (10.17.06) ▲

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NOTES: Our humble host has fabricated an ultracomputer, not to be confused with the quaint category of supercomputer: "Computer, tell me about the Wonderboy series." Thus marks the debut of Odonadon 2000, the ultracomputer whose vast memory banks are gleaned for any and all facts pertaining to Wonderboy. No, not Wonderdog (the forgotten Sega CD-ROM game). Wonderboy.

TRIVIA CHALLENGE: In a past life, Odonadon 2000 was a _______________. (18 points for correct answer!)

For more information, read the original PCE City #15 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #15 (30:11)

  1. Bikkuriman World (HuCARD, 1987). Hudson's PCE conversion of arcade Wonderboy in Monster Land.
  2. Bikkuriman World. Medley of three songs.
  3. Wonderboy III: Monster Lair (CD-ROM, 1989). Stage one.
  4. Dragon's Curse (HuCARD, 1990). Japanese title: Adventure Island.
  5. COMPARISION: Dragon's Curse (PCE vs. SMS, 1990). The SMS version is really nice.
  6. Dragon's Curse (HuCARD, 1990). Medley of two songs.
  7. Dynastic Hero (CD-ROM, 1993)
  8. New Adventure Island (HuCARD, 1992). Medley of two songs.
  9. GUESS THE SOUND CHALLENGE (27:10): The unidentified sound effect from episode #14 was from Galaga '88 (HuCARD, 1988). Now, can you identify the game that the NEW mystery sound effect (current episode #15) is from? Answer revealed in episode #17.
  10. Dragon's Curse (HuCARD, 1990). Ending credit tune. Japanese title: Adventure Island.

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PC-Engine City Podcast #16 (10.29.06) ▲

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NOTES: Halloween Special. This is a mini-episode, clocking in at under 17 minutes. Poor Doraemon!

For more information, read the original PCE City #16 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #16 (16:17)

  1. Alien Crush (HuCARD, 1988)
  2. Jigoku Meguri (Hell Explorer/Bonze Adventure) (HuCARD, 1990)
  3. Splatterhouse (HuCARD, 1990)
  4. Genpei Toma Den (HuCARD, 1990)
  5. Daimakaimura (Ghouls 'n' Ghosts)
  6. Splatterhouse (HuCARD, 1990)
  7. Genpei Toma Den (HuCARD, 1990)
  8. Ninja Spirit (HuCARD, 1990)
  9. Genpei Toma Den Kannoni (HuCARD, 1992)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #17 (11.15.06) ▲

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NOTES: "Now with twenty five percent less fat," utters our host at the top of the show. I always wondered about this comment. What did it mean? Later, in a potato chip-induced stupor, I realized that 6/8 (75 percent) of the games in this episode are "shooters"…and then I realized that I still had no idea what the hell our host was talking about. Twenty five percent less fat, indeed. Prior to the close of the show, our host announces a plan to collect aneCD-ROMotes about listeners' virginal experiences with PCE and TG-16 (material for a future episode).

For more information, read the original PCE City #17 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #17 (28:35)

  1. Lords of Thunder (CD-ROM, 1993). Japanese title: Winds of Thunder.
  2. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Music accompanying transition from Ys I to Ys II (visual scene).
  3. Super Star Soldier (HuCARD, 1991)
  4. Afterburner II (HuCARD, 1990). Mash-up of arcade (1987) and PCE (1990) tunes.
  5. Forgotten Worlds (CD-ROM, 1993)
  6. GUESS THE SOUND CHALLENGE (18:28): The unidentified sound effect from episode #15 was the "1UP" sound effect from GunHed (HuCARD, 1989). Of course, TG-16 fans know GunHed by its North American title: Blazing Lazers Now, can you identify the game that the NEW mystery sound effect (current episode #17) is from? Answer revealed in episode #18.
  7. Batman (HuCARD, 1990)
  8. Cho Aniki (CD-ROM, 1992)
  9. Super Raiden (CD-ROM, 1992)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #18 (12.16.06) ▲

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NOTES: The GUESS THE SOUND CHALLENGE in this show is pretty damn challenging. I thought it was from Super Adventure Island (and/or Wonderboy III: Monster Lair) when your life bar drops critically low. Or when you bump into a rock. Or something like that (it reminded me of Twin Bee, for some reason). NONE OF THESE GUESSES WERE CORRECT. Happy guessing!

For more information, read the original PCE City #18 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #18 (29:22)

  1. Star Parodia (CD-ROM, 1992)
  2. Kyuukyoku Tiger (HuCARD, 1989)
  3. Download 2 (CD-ROM, 1991)
  4. Aoi Blink (HuCARD, 1990). AKA: Blue Blink.
  5. Splash Lake (CD-ROM, 1991)
  6. GUESS THE SOUND CHALLENGE (11:30): The unidentified sound effect from episode #17 was the "death" sound effect from R-Type (HuCARD, 1988). Now, can you identify the game that the NEW mystery sound effect (current episode #18) is from? Answer revealed in episode #19.
  7. Ankoko Densetsu (HuCARD, 1990). English Title: Legendary Axe II. Medley of two songs.
  8. Spriggan (CD-ROM, 1991)
  9. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Too Full of Love from Ys II.
  10. Crest of Wolf (CD-ROM, 1993). English title: Riot Zone.

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PC-Engine City Podcast #19 (01.26.07) ▲

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NOTES: Happy 20th Birthday PCE! "Open up a beer, sit back and enjoy the absolutely classic theme to Space Harrier," advises our host at the top of the show. This marks the second appearance of ultracomputer Odonadon 2000, mistakenly referred to as merely a supercomputer by our host (see Episode #15 for the debut of Odonadon 2000, whose knowledge banks are tapped to elucidate listeners on the intricacies of the Wonderboy series). In the current episdoe, Odonadon 2000's vast memory and processing power provides a brief history of the PCE.

For more information, read the original PCE City #19 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #19 (30:26)

  1. Sapphire (ACD-ROM, 1995). Full title: Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire.
  2. Space Harrier (HuCARD, 1988)
  3. Hellfire S (CD-ROM, 1991)
  4. Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys (CD-ROM, 1993)
  5. Kato Chan & Ken Chan (HuCARD, 1987). English title: JJ & Jeff. Three song selections.
  6. GUESS THE SOUND CHALLENGE (26:53): The unidentified sound effect from episode #18 was the "1UP" sound effect from Atomic Robo-Kid Special (HuCARD, 1990). Sadly, no new challenge is offered in this episode.
  7. Brandish (CD-ROM, 1994)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #20 (02.25.07) ▲

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NOTES: Our host doesn't mince his words when discussing the soundtrack to Alien Crush and Dragon Spirit in this episode. Troublingly, there is no new Guess the Sound challenge to be found anywhere. Has our stalwart host been disappointed with the low participation rate from listeners? Or perhaps senility is to blame? Regardless of the reason, Odonadon 2000 makes another appearance in this episode, making him (it?) a veritable co-host of the PC-Engine City Podcast. ASIDE: Where's Doraemon? I want Doraemon back on the show, too.

TRIVIA CHALLENGE: Circle the correct answer. Our opinionated host alleges that (Lunar Eclipse / Demons Undulate) is the superior tune in Naxat's Alien Crush. (26 points for correct answer!)

For more information, read the original PCE City #20 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #20 (31:57)

  1. Coryoon (HuCARD, 1991)
  2. Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (CD-ROM, 1993). Japanese title: Akumajyou Dracula X Chi no Rondo.
  3. Galaga '88 (HuCARD, 1988). This track, a fan favorite, is entitled Galactic Dancing. This game was later released in
  4. Alien Crush (HuCARD, 1988). Medley of Lunar Eclipse and Demons Undulate.
  5. Zero Wing (CD-ROM, 1992). Nice track!
  6. Ai Cho Aniki (CD-ROM, 1995). Medley of two songs.
  7. Dragon Spirit (HuCARD, 1988). Medley of most songs from the game accompanied by running commentary.
  8. Star Parodia (CD-ROM, 1992)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #21 (03.25.07) ▲

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NOTES: SEGA Special! At over 45 minutes in length, this episdoe is Chock Full o' SEGA. Our host has often praised Sega's smorgasbord of classic games (on all platforms), but now, for your convenience, nearly all of the PCE ports have been compiled into one succulent entree. A feast for your ears, comrade! A feast for your ears. Predicatably, Odonadon 2000 rears his silicon chip to offer a primer on the "16-bit Wars" of the early 1990's. Things get far more interesting when tensions rise between Odonadon 2000 and our venerable host. "I could kick your ass at Gate of Thunder!" taunts Odonadon 2000. I don't doubt it. Our host has a history of struggling with shoot-em-ups. Also, as a true LOVER OF SEGA, our host prefers the Sega Master System (SMS) renditions of many songs presented in this episode. I'll be honest—there is a special place for the SMS tunes in my heart, too.

TRIVIA CHALLENGE:

(A) According to our host, there is a special place in Hell for the folks responsible for the PCE port of _______________. (83 points for correct answer!)

(B) Circle the correct answers. At the end of the show, our host timidly whispers that the (SMS / PCE) port of Shinobi is a better game, but concedes that the (SMS / PCE) version offers better tunes. (7 points for each correct answer!)

For more information, read the original PCE City #21 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #21 (45:32)

  1. Altered Beast (HuCARD, 1989). Medley of two songs.
  2. Fantasy Zone (HuCARD, 1988). Medley of ? songs.
  3. Golden Axe (CD-ROM, 1990)
  4. Out Run (HuCARD, 1990)
  5. Space Harrier (HuCARD, 1988). (25:50)
  6. Bonanza Bros. (CD-ROM, 1992)
  7. After Burner II (HuCARD, 1990). Medley of three songs. (40:08)
  8. Shinobi (HuCARD, 1989). Medley of two songs.
  9. Altered Beast (HuCARD, 1989). Song from the ending credits of the HuCARD version.
    NOTE: Compare the PSG tunes of the podcast to the Red Book Audio from the CD-ROM-ROM version of Altered Beast. Yes, Altered Beast was released on both HuCARD and CD-ROM formats for PCE. Surprisingly, there are minor aesthetic differences between the games.

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PC-Engine City Podcast #22 (05.16.07) ▲

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NOTES: Ordyne, which usually doesn't garner much attention from shoot-em-up afficiandos—if only because it is merely average amongst PCE's stable of champions—is given some much-needed love for a lush, PSG tune that, in the words of our host, "very nicely represents everything that the PC-Engine chip sound is all about. It made me feel all nostalgic and wobbly inside." ALSO: Crest of Wolf could have been a great beat-em-up for the PCE, but ends up as a mediocre entry in the genre.

For more information, read the original PCE City #22 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #22 (29:05)

  1. Veigues Tactical Gladiator (HuCARD, 1990)
  2. Ys IV: Dawn of Ys (CD-ROM, 1993)
  3. Browning (CD-ROM, 1992)
  4. Bakuretsu Hunter Duo Comic (CD-ROM, 1994)
  5. Ordyne (HuCARD, 1989)
  6. Crest of Wolf (CD-ROM, 1993). English title: Riot Zone.
  7. Majin Eiyu Wataru (HuCARD, 1988). Medley of songs. English title: Keith Courage in Alpha Zones.
  8. Sidearms (1989, HuCARD)
    NOTE: Our host seamlessly blends the PSG track into the Red Book track from Sidearms Hyperdyne (CD-ROM).
  9. Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams (CD-ROM, 1993)
  10. It Came From the Desert (CD-ROM, 1992). This fantastic song is entitled Sea of Love and I love it dearly.
  11. (SFX: Vigilante)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #23 (08.09.07) ▲

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NOTES: The collective heart of the TG-16/PCE community grew heavy when we heard our host announce that this would be the penultimate episode. The playlist for this show is comprised entirely of requests from the pcenginefx.com forums. ASIDE: This is my favorite episode of all time. I've listened to it more than any other, by ten-fold.

For more information, read the original PCE City #23 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #23 (29:09)

  1. PC Genjin 3 (HuCARD, 1993)
  2. Dungeon Explorer II (CD-ROM, 1993)
  3. Dragon Spirit (HuCARD, 1988). Medley of three songs.
  4. Ys IV: Dawn of Ys (CD-ROM, 1993). Medley of two songs.
  5. Dungeon Explorer (1989, HuCARD). Medley of two songs.
  6. Darius Plus (HuCARD, 1990)
  7. Cyber Core (HuCARD, 1990)
  8. Darius Plus (HuCARD, 1990)
  9. Dragon Slayer: Legend of Heroes (CD-ROM, 1991)
  10. (SFX: "You are nothing" from ???.)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #24 (10.30.07) ▲

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NOTES: October 30th? Yes, 10.30.2007 marked PCE's twentieth anniversary, a fitting day to air the final episode of PC-Engine City. It should come as no surprise that our esteemed host opens this episode with a track from Ys I and reveals that the final episode is dedicated exclusively to Ys. ANECD-ROMOTE: Our host fell in love with Ys I on the Sega Master System. Later, after our host played PC Kid (PC Genjin) at a local shop, he traded in all his Sinclair Spectrum gear for a PC-Engine. He never looked back.

For more information, read the original PCE City #24 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #24 (32:55)

  1. Ys I: Theme of Adol. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989)
  2. Ys II: Palace of Salmon. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989)
  3. Ys III: Valestine Castle. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (CD-ROM, 1990)
  4. To Make the End of Battle. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Music for the cinema that transitions from Ys I to Ys II
  5. Ys I: Last Moment of the Dark. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989).
  6. Ys III: Struggle in the Burning Flame. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (CD-ROM, 1990)
  7. Ys IV: Road to the Legend.
  8. Ys II: Stay With Me Forever. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Ending cinema.
  9. Ys I: See You Again. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989).
  10. A Thousand Years of Loving (Departure at Sunrise). Perfect Collection Ys III (Disc 2).

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PC-Engine City Podcast #25 / wibble #17 (12.01.10) ▲

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NOTES: Technically, this is episode #17 of Wibble, but, for all intents and purposes, think of it as the "unofficial" (yet, fully sanctioned?!) 25th episode of PC-Engine City! Finally, after a hiatus of more than three years, the TG-16/PCE community could savor one final, deliciously bittersweet playlist consisting exclusively of Red Book Audio tracks. Yes, comrades, this episode is dedicated to the library of CD-ROM-ROM titles for our beloved console.

PLAYLIST #25 (33:45)

  1. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Song title: Palace of Destruction.
  2. Gate of Thunder (CD-ROM, 1992)
  3. Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (CD-ROM, 1993). Japanese title: Akumajyou Dracula X Chi no Rondo.
  4. Super Raiden (CD-ROM, 1992)
  5. Lords of Thunder (CD-ROM, 1993). Japanese title: Winds of Thunder.
  6. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (CD-ROM, 1990). Song title: Struggle in the Burning Flame.
  7. Hellfire S (CD-ROM, 1991)
  8. Wonderboy III: Monster Lair (CD-ROM, 1989)
  9. Sorcerian (CD-ROM, 1992)
  10. Zero Wing (CD-ROM, 1992)
  11. Dungeon Explorer II (CD-ROM, 1993)
  12. Ys Book I & II (CD-ROM, 1989). Ending cinema from Ys II.
  13. (SFX: "Warning: This disc is only for use in the PC Engine CD-ROM-ROM..." from ???.)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #26 (10.11.16) ▲

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NOTES: As you may recall, the "final" episode of PC-Engine City was released on 10.30.2007, which marked PCE's twentieth anniversary. Now, here we are, nine years later, with a new episode of PCEC. The affable Stefan Hawking, makes his debut on the PCEC podcast. BONUS: 5 POINTS for identifying the source of the soundclip.

For more information, read the original PCE City #26 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #26 (25:19)

  1. Dragon Half (CD-ROM, 1994)
  2. Override (HuCARD, 1991). Medley of two songs.
  3. Sorcerian (CD-ROM, 1992). Medley of two songs.
  4. Victory Run (HuCARD, 1987). Medley of two songs.
  5. Doraemon (HuCARD, 1989). Medley of three songs.
  6. Color Wars (CD-ROM, 1992)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #27 (11.09.16) ▲

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NOTES: Damn, what a sublime track of mellow lounge muzak from F1 Circus Special. It is a perfect track to play whilst cleaning up a mess or doing your chores. Over the years, I have routinely acquired games just to see if wonderful music/artwork was hidden in otherwise "undesirable" titles... this episode reminded me that I better see what other tracks are on Nichibutsu's F1 Circus Special and Hudson's/Red's Tengai Makyo—Fun Kabuki Den…

For more information, read the original PCE City #27 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #27 (24:29)

  1. Parodius Da! (HuCARD, 1992)
  2. F1 Circus Special (CD-ROM, 1992)
  3. Vigilante (HuCARD, 1989)
  4. Cosmic Fantasy 3 (CD-ROM, 1992)
  5. Special Interview: Chimp & Shrimp on Magical Chase
  6. Magical Chase (HuCARD, 1991)
  7. Yu Yu Jinsei (HuCARD, 1988)
  8. Tengai Makyo—Fun Kabuki Den (CD-ROM, 1993)

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PC-Engine City Podcast #28 (12.11.16) ▲

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NOTES: Face created some interesting games for the PCE, including the shoot-em-up Hani in the Sky, which has some fantastic PSG tunes.

For more information, read the original PCE City #28 thread at the pcenginefx.com forums.

PLAYLIST #28 (30:27)

  1. Rayxanber II (CD-ROM, 1991)
  2. Hani in the Sky (HuCARD, 1989). Medley of two songs.
  3. CD-ROM Battle—Heroes of Light (CD-ROM, 1993)
  4. City Hunter (HuCARD, 1990)
  5. A word from our sponsor…
  6. City Hunter (HuCARD, 1990)
  7. Card Angels (CD-ROM, 1994)
  8. Ys III Remix (by electrohaze, 2016)

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