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. The show began in early 2003 as a live webcast. It is hosted by Kyle “KyleJCrb” Crouse, Larry “Liontamer” Oji, and N. “Suraida” Carbo.
As of episode #128, NGI has partnered with Arecibo Radio to bring the show back to a live audience each week! You can tune in to Arecibo Radio on Sundays at 5 PM Eastern Time to hear the hosts talk shop on VGM. NGI features video game discussion, news on recent releases and happenings within the communities, interviews with artists, requests, and more!
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FAQ
- 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. At least it’s memorable and it makes a cool acronym. - Who’s the character in the artwork for NGI?
KyleJCrb’s original character, Ariane (artwork by Suraida, full piece viewable here.) She was created based on the concept of reploids from Capcom’s Mega Man X. - 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.
THE CAST
Kyle “KyleJCrb” Crouse
Born: 1986
From: Riverside, CA
Site: KNGI
Kyle is lead host of and the mind behind Nitro Game Injection, so if you hate the show, blame him. He began brainstorming NGI back in March 2003, and as of 2009 has hosted more than 100 episodes. Kyle has no formal broadcasting experience or education, and it likely shows. He is also, unofficially, an OverClocked ReMix staff member, previously working on the Summoning of Spirits Tales arrange album, and now helping put together Around The World, the Super Dodge Ball remix project.
Larry “Liontamer” Oji
Born: 1982
From: Atlanta, GA
Site: VGFrequency, OverClocked ReMix
Larry Oji, better known as Liontamer, is currently the Head Submissions Evaluator at OverClocked ReMix. With his great sense of humor, good knowledge of video game music and disturbing love for Cheetahmen II, he is highly regarded in the video game music community. In the past he was host of his own radio show, VG Frequency, but after a long hiatus, has now returned to the broadcasting seat with Nitro Game Injection. He is also focused on his blog and is a big proponent of the Twitter phenomenon.
N. “Suraida-Chan” Carbo
Born: 1984
Site: DeviantART
Suraida is an artist who draws pretty pictures, usually of Mega Man-inspired original characters, and is a big fan of the Mega Man, the Sonic, the Mario and the Pokeymans. In what may be the quickest case of Ascended Fangirlism ever, she was a regular listener of NGI for only a few months before Larry made the suggestion that she be a guest co-host. She agreed, and due to demand from the fans, has become a part-time co-host of the show. Kyle & Larry regularly give her sketch art challenges during the show, which you can check out here.
STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS
Audun “Akumu Audi” Sørlie
Born: 1985
From: Norway
Site: Akumu’s NSF Archive
Audun is the former co-host of Nitro Game Injection, from episode #100 to #109.
A well known figure in both the eastern and western doujin communities, Audun collects doujin and official arrangement CDs. He also went to the store to purchase Last Action Hero for the Super NES on launch day. He was all alone in doing so…
Audun is now co-host of the VGMdb podcast VGM decibel, assists Maffew with Botchamania, and writes game music-related articles for Original Sound Version and Hardcore Gaming 101. He also continues to contribute to NGI with guest appearances.
Jennifer Mae Riggle
Born: 1983
From: Southern California
Site: None
Mae is Kyle’s girlfriend. She has made several appearances on Nitro Game Injection, including co-hosting on episode 30, 110, and 143, as well as cameos on GameFuel.
Paige “The Lady” Rohe
Born: ???
From: Atlanta, GA
Site: Songs The Lady Likes
Paige is in fact “The Lady” that Larry mentions almost as much as he mentions OverClocked ReMix. She was a game music hater, but Larry managed to convert her, and she now begrudgingly accepts it as a musical medium. She has appeared on Nitro Game Injection #138 and NGI Top Fuel #01.
