Covering extensive discussion on the game music scene, Nitro Game Injection began in early 2003 as a live webcast and has expanded into the ultimate VGM discussion podcast that covers original soundtracks, chiptunes, covers, and more. This week’s NGI will blow your socks off: Super Mario Bros. Crossover developer Jay Pavlina will appear as a a special guest this coming Sunday, January 29th.

Earlier this week, the OverClocked ReMix community revealed that a Russian website identified as Legalsounds.com has been illegally selling various OCRemix albums, which has been shown to be a clear infringement of OverClocked ReMix’s Terms of Service. Administrator David W. Lloyd, also known as djpretzel, has urged a cease & desist.

OverClocked ReMix has just released their thirty-second official arrangement album in tribute to the unsung heroes of role-playing games throughout the years, many of which have great merit but have received less musical attention than bigger names and franchises. Appropriately titled Unsung Heroes, the album features many overlooked titles such as The 7th Saga, Ghouls’n Ghosts, The Lord of the Rings: Volume 1, Suikoden, and Persona 3.

From first-time fledglings to veteran mixers, ThaSauce’s own One Hour Compos has something for everyone.

Even in the midst of exciting news such as potential website redesign and official project updates, OverClocked ReMix really knows how to go all out. Between these special highlights, stimulating workshops on the basics of making VGM remixes, and the crazy camaradie of the OverClocked After Dark show at MAGFest X, we’ve managed to include a brand new arrangement of Donkey Kong Country’s “Aquatic Ambiance” with live instrumentals at the OverClocked ReMix Panel.

Especially since we’ve called Black Materia one of the best Final Fantasy VII tributes out there, there should be no wonder that we’re huge fans of Phoenix-based rapper Random, also known as Mega Ran. Featuring additional guests, rearranged songs, and new exclusive content, Random’s Black Materia: Remixes is scheduled to be released on January 31st.

Nintendo and Zelda fans, rejoice! Nintendo has announced the schedule of dates and locations for its 2012 Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses concert tour, featuring an enchanting progression of music and video footage through the course of The Legend of Zelda‘s history.

Arecibo Radio late-night DJ extraordinaire and remixer Scott “OverCoat” Porter has just released a new single in honor of… MAGFest wristbands? Either way, the verdict is in: “Phantom Bracelet” truly delivers.

A bit late in coming here to ThaSauce, but here’s to the joys, sorrows, and awesomeness of 2011 in retrospective!!

At the end of the week, ThaSauce Wrap-Up feature posts bite-sized news recaps just in case you missed any juicy articles. This week features Nerdapalooza live recordings, SOPA/PIPA protesting, MAGFest announcements and recaps, the Star Spangled Chips EP, Remix64′s ROTY Awards, Laura Shigihara, and more.