Nitro Game Injection (NGI) is a video game music and discussion podcast that focuses on original soundtracks, remixes, covers, chiptunes, doujin music, and game-inspired originals. The show also covers and discusses the communities that encompass the game music scene, including OverClocked ReMix, Dwelling of Duels/The Shizz, VGMdb, KWED, and others.
It began in early 2003 as a live webcast. As of episode 113, the show has shifted to a podcast format. It is hosted by Kyle “KyleJCrb” Crouse and Larry “Liontamer” Oji.
NGI features video game discussion, news on recent releases and happenings within the communities, interviews with artists, requests, and more!
FAQ
- What is a podcast?
Wikipedia defines a podcast as “a series of digital computer files, usually either digital audio or video, that is released periodically and made available for download by means of web syndication.” Nitro Game Injection is a radio-style show distributed in this manner. - Do I need an iPod to listen?
Not at all. Despite what the terminology may imply, it is not necessary to have an iPod (or even a portable music player) to listen to a podcast. Podcasts are generally made available as standard audio or video files. Nitro Game Injection is made available in the MP3 format, and as such, any software or hardware capable of playing MP3 files will be able to play any episode. We personally recommend Winamp, a free, full-featured multimedia program. - Who runs this thing?
Check out the Hosts & Staff page to find out! - Nitro Game Injection? What the hell does that mean?
Nothing, really. It’s something that was randomly conceived on the night of March 16th, 2003. You have to admit it is memorable, and it makes a cool acronym.
- What is KNGI?
Broadcast call sign letters. The original, grand idea for KNGI was to be a webcast destination for video game music-related radio shows and web content, in essence a web-based radio station. Sadly, it never reached that level of awesome. While KNGI has had a few other shows occasionally, Nitro Game Injection has remained the only constant. Interestingly enough, KNGI is currently not an assigned call sign for any broadcast network or station in the US, and it was chosen without actually doing any research into whether some other network was using it or not. - Who’s the character in the artwork for NGI?
KyleJCrb’s original character, Ariane (artwork by Kureejii Lea). She was created based on the concept of reploids from Capcom’s Mega Man X and has, as of late, been adopted into sort of a mascot for the show. - Have any NGI-related imagery (logos, album art, etc.)?
Here’s the main text logo, and here’s the embedded cover art. Feel free to use these for links on your own site. - Why is the quality of the episodes prior to #100…er, lacking?
It’s okay, you can say they suck. Which they do. Don’t listen to them. Kyle had no idea what he was doing or how to be a captivating host, so it’s not advised to attempt to listen to these shows.You’ll just want to bore into your ears with a power drill. Trust us.
