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How do you only choose one track from the Mario series? Koji Kondo and co. have continuously brought the Mario universe to life with excellent music. By rights I should choose World 1-1 from the original Super Mario Bros., which is probably the most recognised piece of game music ever created. For good reason too as it is an extremely catchy track. I’ll pick something different just to be contrary. I have chosen to go with the Castle Theme from Super Mario World instead, which I feel does a great ...

Next Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day, which the Irish national holiday. As such I will need time to, em, "prepare" for the event. The Top 30 Classic Game Music Tracks countdown will be taking a short break in order to facilitate this. In the mean time why not enjoy some fine Irish comedy.



For those inclined why not raise a glass of your favourite tipple on the day. Anyway, I'm off to kiss the blarney stone.

Beannacht ...

At twenty four we have another Sega Master System entry. Alex Kidd in Miracle World is a great 2D platform game, easily up there with the original Super Mario Bros. There is lots of variety to the gameplay, the graphics are nice and colourful and the tunes are all memorable (though not quite up to the standard of Koji Kondo's work). It's currently available on the Wii Virtual Console and is well worth the 500 points asking price.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o9gDMajZzY