I’m proud to announce I’ll be hosting a few panels and assisting with some others this year at Phoenix Comicon. I’ve always had a passion for video games and their music, not only as a listener, but also as an award winning creator of game music. I’m excited to share my thoughts on the subject with you during Phoenix Comicon.
Below is a listing of the panels I will be hosting:
THURSDAY
RETRO VIDEO GAME MUSIC 101
Location: North 129B
When: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
About:
A look back at the most iconic and memorable video game music from the 8-bit and 16-bit era. This nostalgic panel will cover the music of video games from legendary systems like the NES, SNES, Genesis, and Game Boy. We will also pay respect to their composers and legacy. Discover the rich musical history of Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Chrono Trigger, Streets of Rage, and more! Presented by Mercurius FM, an avid retro gamer who produces video game remixes, throws gaming nightclub parties, and has reached worldwide audiences as an award winning DJ/Music Producer. He also operates a video game website which gets thousands of visits a month writing about his opinions on gaming, BabySoftMurderHands.com.
FRIDAY
DYSTOPIAS: THE RISE AND FALL OF SOCIETIES
When: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: North 231BC
About:
The image of the future is not always democracy and shiny stuff. Sometimes it’s widespread civil oppression and technology which expands the human condition, for better or worse. Join us as we discuss the elements which lead to dystopia and it’s downfall, from Orwell to cyberpunk to Hunger Games. Topics will include mega corporations, cybernetics, transhumanism, and government oppression.
HISTORY OF DOOM: THE RISE AND FALL OF ID SOFTWARE
When: 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Location: North 132A
About:
How did a small group of computer programming wiz-kids become Ferrari-driving gaming rockstars? This panel discusses the history of Id Software including Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake. We also look at what they’re doing now, and what the future could hold. This will also include a discussion on the controversial 2016 Doom reboot.
SATURDAY
YOUR FAVORITE VGM: REMIXED
When: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: North 132A
About:
With the rise of both video games and dance music to mainstream popularity, gamers and DJ’s are often one and the same. We have curated a selection of some of the very best video game remixes ever made. Video game remixes demonstrated will range from Sonic and Mega Man to Doom and F-Zero. We will also give some information for those who would like to become video game music remixers including tips and advice on arrangement and effects from dance music artist Mercurius FM. Presented by Mercurius FM, an avid retro gamer who produces video game remixes, throws gaming nightclub parties, and has reached worldwide audiences as an award winning DJ/Music Producer. He also operates a video game website which gets thousands of visits a month writing about his opinions on gaming, BabySoftMurderHands.com.
