Unoriginal Soundtracks #49: Left 4 Dead 2

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. Searching for relevant terms on Spotify is a great way to discover new music and uncover hidden gems. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

Left 4 Dead 2 tightened the formula Left 4 Dead concocted: intense co-operative adventuring with much more character and atmosphere than one would expect from a multiplayer-only shooter. That character makes for an episode of Liverpudlian rock, St Louisan jazz, New York mariachi, and more.

Sophist Radio Episode 33: Analogies Are Like Sharks...

The gang tries out a new format in this episode... having no format. But the newly uncaged bird that is the Sophist Radio crew has a game-filled discussion for us, with plenty to say about Civilization 5, DJ Hero, Left 4 Dead 2, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, Spider Man: Shattered Dimensions, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Hydrophobia, Enslaved, Bioshock: Infinite and more. Also, several ridiculous tangents like the differences between black, white, and Hispanic boy bands, and the Adventures of the Gummi Bears. Hit the jump to give it a listen, now in a handy, manageable size.