Unoriginal Soundtracks #100: Life Is Strange episode one

Every other Wednesday, I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

Life is Strange mixes Telltale adventure games, Alan Wake weirdness, and down-to-earth Gone Home teenagers for 2015's most promising game so far. Episode one is just out, but you won't find any major spoilers in this mix of punk and hip hop in Unoriginal Soundtracks episode 100.

Unoriginal Soundtracks #98: Crusader Kings 2 expansions

Every other Wednesday, I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

Crusader Kings 2, the simulation of medieval politics, has featured on Unoriginal Soundtracks before. Its multiple expansions since the game's launch almost amount to a whole new game, and the extra content merits this second musical look.