Episode 206: Going Sci-Fi (National Science Fiction Day)

Happy New Year, everyone! A new year, which means new possibilities. This means it’s a perfect time, especially today, to celebrate National Science Fiction Day, on January 2nd. Also the birthday of Isaac Asimov, this day is about all things science fiction, works of media that takes a hard look at technology mixed in with fantasy. Whether it was cyberpunk or steampunk, magic mixed with mechanical wonder, there was lots to imagine and possibly more to bring to reality. Authors, including Asimov, such as Jules Vernes, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, and Kurt Vonnegut also write within the genre, about traveling across the world or through time, living in a dystopian society, or being abducted by aliens for their “zoo”. This week, we’ll be playing tracks from video games inspired by works of a science fiction writer or involved the writer along with their works: a young woman who awakens to the powers of her own mitochondria, a monster hunter with supernatural powers, and a soldier dealing a nuclear fallout in Russia. Following each track is a cover or remix. Have fun with these tracks and perhaps consider doing something science fiction related today…   “National Science Fiction Day” Parasite Eve (the novel) Dimitry Glukhovsky Reddit AMA thread       Track Listing “Plosive Attack” – [Parasite Eve] – composed by Yoko Shimomura “Parasite Even – Plosive Attack (Remake)” – remade by James Chin “Main Menu” – [The Witcher] – composed by Adam Skorupa, Pawel Blaszczak “The Witcher 1: Main Menu – (Remix/Warm up composition 2016)” – remixed by Fylip “Main Menu” – [Metro 2033] – composed by Alexei Omelchuk, Georgiy Belograzov “Metro 2033 Theme – Synthwave Remix” – remixed by Jadove   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source