Let me just get this out of the way. I hesitate to throw around terms like “the best soundtrack of 2010″ anymore because frankly, music is very subjective. I’m not trying to lay down “the facts” on which OST wins. Rather, my goal is to share with readers some of the soundtracks of 2010 that I personally enjoyed. If you’re favorite soundtrack isn’t discussed below, don’t take it personally.

With that said, I’d like to say a few words about my favorite soundtracks from last year. For your convenience, I’ve provided links on where you can purchase these soundtracks as well as a three minute “sampler” medley of each game, just to give you a taste of what to expect.

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On a very special eighty-sixth episode of “Barrel Roll! A Video Game Podcast”, the guys look back on the early 90′s gem for the Sega Genesis, Def Jam Rapster. It’s the story of a plucky mascot character who must rap battle his way through eight killer worlds and twenty-seven wacky levels to save his kidnapped kid sister from the sinister X-Squad.

In our “The Games We Played” portion of the show, the guys discuss finishing up both Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and Dead Rising: Case 0. They also talk about Space Invaders Infinity Gene and Valkyria Chronicles 2. “Let’s Play Together” returns this week for a look at the multiplayer aspects of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.

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On a very special eighty-fifth episode of “Barrel Roll! A Video Game Podcast”, the guys travel back to the days of ancient Japan to see if the legendary Robot Samurai are accurately portrayed in Samurai Warriors 3.

In “the games we played last week” section of the show, the guys discuss Blade Kitten, Delve Deeper!, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Red Dead Redemption, and Carcassonne. For the full release and news discussed list, hit up after the break.

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On a very special eighty-forth episode of “Barrel Roll! A Video Game Podcast”, we send out Russ “Kermit” Walsh to the mean streets of the Sesame to get the opinion of the common man. It’s a tough job, and there is only one reported frog enough to do it.

We also talk about Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, Zombie Pirates, Super Mega Worm, Half Minute Hero, and Halo: Reach. Hit up after the break for full show notes.

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Anybody who hasn’t had their fill of JPRGs need not worry. Q3 of 2010 has a trio of big hitters in the genre thanks to Square-Enix and SEGA. But JRPGs aren’t the only genre represented here. Head past the break to see the full list of titles we have our eyes on.

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