In this episode we look at Final Fantasy IX from two perspectives. Jalada, who has only just played it, and Sefran, who played it back in the day!

If you're interested in our breakdown on what 'in-game footage' means in the context of game trailers at E3, check out the ancient but very relevent episode 19.

In this episode we pick out some of our favourite uses of music in video games.

• The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker combat
  • Video of an example of combat with audio 'accents' (minor Wind Waker spoilers)
  • Listen: Middle Boss Battle
• Final Fantasy VI
  • Composed by Nobuo Uematsu
  • Listen: Terra’s theme
• Half Life 2
  • Listen: CP Violation
• Music levels from Rayman Legends
  • Listen: 'Gloo Gloo' Musical Level (video of level)
• Transistor
  • Developed and published by Supergiant Games
  • Composed by Darren Korb. Vocals by Ashley Barrett
  • Listen: We All Become and The Spine
• Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Listen: Old Snake vs. Liquid Ocelot (Ultimate Version)

Some other games that we were considering include: Banjo-Kazooie, Journey and Audiosurf. There are many more great examples of the use of music in video games, get in touch and let us know yours! Intro music: JACKS – Runaway Fashion