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Bethesda soundtracks now available on iTunes

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Mike Ryan

morrowwind-soundtrackStill got leftover credit from all those iTunes gift cards you got for the holidays and don’t know what to spend them on? Well, Bethesda just made your music-purchasing decisions a whole lot easier. Starting today, you can buy the soundtracks to the following Bethesda games:

Dishonored ($9.99)

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind ($9.99)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion ($9.99)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim ($15.99)

Fallout 3 ($11.99)

Fallout: New Vegas ($11.99)

Rage ($9.99)

Just click on the above names and you’ll be taken right to their corresponding iTunes page. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to listen to some Fallout 3.

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Nintendo announces Fall 2012 dates for Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Andrew Rainnie - UK Correspondent

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was the first game in the series to receive a full orchestral score, but Nintendo’s Symphony of the Goddesses concert series recounts the storylines of four previous games: Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and A Link to the Past. Nintendo has announced a new slate of stops for the tour, which will be conducted by Eímear Noone with arrangements by music director Chad Seiter.

The newly announced dates are as follows:

  • September 15: Toronto; Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
  • September 22: Minneapolis; Orpheum Theatre
  • October 12: Dallas; AT&T Performing Arts Center
  • October 18: Boston; Wang Theatre
  • October 25: Chicago; The Chicago Theatre
  • November 3: San Antonio; The Majestic Theatre
  • November 6: Calgary, Alberta; Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
  • November 28: New York; The Theater at Madison Square Garden
  • December 8: West Palm Beach, Fla.; Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
  • December 9: Miami; Adrienne Arsht Center
  • December 14: San Jose, Calif.; San Jose Civic

In addition to the concerts, the Nintendo World store in New York City’s Rockerfeller Plaza is hosting a series of events on Friday September 14th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Eastern Time). Fans will be able to take part in an ocarina workshop and have their photo taken with Link cosplay model Li Kovacs. The first people through the door will also receive a free goodie bag full of Symphony of the Goddesses merchandise, so get their early!

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Nintendo Video service gets 3D music videos from The Shins, Wale, B.o.B., more

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Melissa Niedringhaus

Nintendo recently announced they are teaming up with top musical acts to provide new music videos in 3D for users of its free Nintendo Video service on the 3DS.

Available for download now are “The Rifle’s Spiral” from The Shins’ new album Port of Morrow, “Sabotage” from Wale, and “So Good” from B.o.B. Additional 3D videos that will be available soon are “Skyscrapers” from OK Go, “Breakn’ a Sweat” from Skrillex, “Underneath the Sycamore” from Death Cab for Cutie, and “Save World Get Girl” from I Fight Dragons.

All 3DS owners have to do to get these awesome videos is connect their 3DS to the Internet and download the Nintendo Video application. The music videos that are currently available will download automatically!

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Rapper asks for return of the old Squaresoft… in rhyme

Posted on March 7, 2012 by John Scalzo

Richie Branson loves Square Enix.

Correction, Richie Branson loves the Squaresoft that created games like Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, and Final Fantasy VII. The nerdcore artist also gives some heartfelt advice on how the megapublisher can win back his business… in song.

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More Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour dates

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Chris Urie

If you are like many Zelda fans, tingles run down your spine whenever you hear three simple notes from a piano and the haunting tones of an ocarina. You can’t help but grin with the desire for adventure when your iPod is on shuffle and the Hyrule Field Main Theme sneaks its way into your earbuds. Imagine the majesty of your favorite soundtrack brought to life by an entire symphony orchestra. That’s what The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour aims to do when it sweeps into town.

Check out the current schedule:

Jan. 10 – Dallas (SOLD OUT)
March 14 - Vancouver, British Columbia
March 26 - Seattle
March 28 - San Francisco
April 7 - Denver
April 20-21 – Phoenix
May 12 – Atlanta
May 31 – Montreal, Quebec
June 22 - Austin, Texas
July 14 – Orlando, Fla.
Sept. 29 - Toronto, Ontario (tickets go on sale March 31)

More dates and information will be added, so make sure to check the official site and maybe sign up for the newsletter. You don’t want to have to play the Song of Time desperately on your ocarina with tears in your eyes because the show is sold out.

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Let’s put on a show! Supergiant performs two songs from Bastion live!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by John Scalzo

Bastion has been racking up a ton of Game of the Year awards (including our own “This Game Rocks!” Award) for its excellent soundtrack, amazing voice work, and classic gameplay.

So, to celebrate, composer Darren Korb and vocalist Ashley Barrett got together over the holidays to put on an impromptu live performance of “Build That Wall (Zia’s Theme)” and “Setting Sail, Coming Home” at Supergiant’s super-headquarters.

It’s pretty awesome and my virtual lighter has definitely been raised for two talented musicians.

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2012 Zelda Symphony Tour begins January 10 in Dallas

Posted on November 8, 2011 by John Scalzo

After a successful world premiere in Los Angeles last month, Nintendo has announced that the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses 2012 tour will begin on January 10 in Dallas.

Produced by Jason Michael Paul Productions, the concert tour will feature music from Zelda’s 25 year history, including the program’s signature piece, a full four-movement symphony that will guide fans through a musical retelling of key chapters from The Legend of Zelda franchise. Each concert will also feature music from the newest game in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which is scheduled for a November 20 release.

“The love that fans feel for The Legend of Zelda series cannot be overstated,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “In 2012, we want to give people across the country a chance to come together and enjoy the music from the games that mean so much to so many.”

Tickets for the Dallas concert are now available through the Dallas Symphony Orchestra website with a range in price from $19 to $115 (Club Nintendo members receive a 15% discount if they order by November 30). Additional tour dates will be announced soon.

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Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert coming to L.A. tomorrow

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Do you live in Los Angeles? Do you love the dulcet tones of the Legend of Zelda series? Then you’re in luck, because The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert will be in L.A. at the Pantages Theatre on October 21 at 8 PM.

The music, which will be performed by a 70-piece orchestra and a live choir, will play not only the favorites of the last quarter century, but will also be playing music from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which will be coming out on November 20. Fans are also encouraged to come in costume as their favorite characters from the series. How adorable!

More details on the anniversary celebration can be found at zelda.nintendo.com. And don’t forget, Nintendo still plans to launch a nationwide tour for the Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony in 2012.

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