Here’s How the Internet is Revamping the Gaming Industry
Natalie Zfat sat down with three accomplished video game producers to discuss the creative process – and how video games have evolved over the last two decades. Below are the most notable observations from this insightful talk. — June 30, 2017 On how mobile gaming has changed the demographics of gaming: “The first time that I saw mass users of
Continue ReadingSpotify Launches New Video Game Music’s Portal
Spotify has launched a new portal for music dedicated to gaming. — June 27, 2017 The project brings video game music of all kinds into one place, covering both original soundtracks as well as playlists curated by Spotify staff and members of the community. That means you can sink into original music from games like No Man’s Sky, Minecraft, Portal, and the entire
Continue ReadingGame Composer Guy Whitmore Interviewed
Veteran game composer, Guy Whitmore has been in the industry for more than 20 years. He has specialized in adaptive music and is the author of notable game scores like Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza, Shivers, and Shogo. — June 21, 2017 1) Tell us a bit how you started your career as a game composer and how you ended up in the
Continue ReadingThe 25 Greatest Video Game Soundtracks of All Time
These are the greatest soundtracks- original jams, no licensed music, in video game history. — June 19, 2017 Chrono Trigger “It was kind of like a festival,” said Takashi Tokita in a recent interview, reminiscing about the development of Squaresoft’s classic time-travel RPG. “It was amusing.” Yasunori Mitsuda’s lush soundtrack perfectly captured the festival atmosphere. Songs like “Guardia Castle” and
Continue ReadingGrand Theft Auto V Is The US’ Best-Selling Game Since 1995
NPD market research group confirms Rockstar’s blockbuster is the most successful title on record. — June 16, 2017 Grand Theft Auto V has sold more copies in the US than any other release over the past 22 years. That’s according to NPD Group analyst Mat Piscatella, who tweeted that Rockstar’s masterpiece is the region’s best-selling game since the market research firm
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