10 Best Video Game Soundtracks of All Time
Setting games to music is not a lost art by any means, though: There are plenty of more recent soundtracks already poised to become future classics. Here are the best video game soundtracks of all time. — September 24, 2017 Super Mario Bros. (1985) When you hear the phrase, “video game music,” there’s a pretty good chance that the opening tune
Continue Reading10 Beautiful Video Game Songs
Music is an integral part of how we experience video games. While what can be judged as beautiful is extremely subjective, there’s no denying that these songs hit all the right notes. — August 30, 2017 Selecting music for a game is an arduous process. The wrong track can lead to players being rudely thrown out of the scene, while
Continue ReadingLessons Learned from Making 100 Games in 5 Years
Developer James Earl Cox has recently completed his 100 Games in 5 Years project, having wrapped up development of his taxing, rewarding journey with a cute game about a kitten in a blanket that likes to meow about things. — August 28, 2017 Games about the horrors of war. Games about the horrors of getting caught watching porn. Games about racing fish-men, the well-mannered homeless,
Continue ReadingThe Evolution of Music in Video Gaming
From looped soundtracks of monophonic melodies to Trent Reznor, there have been a lot of changes in video game soundtracks. — August 23, 2017 Anybody who plays video games in 2017 knows how a good soundtrack can get the adrenaline going. Recent hits like Doom have been noteworthy for their visceral music as much as their gameplay, and whether it’s
Continue ReadingVideo Games’ Grunts, Groans and Screams
Chances are you’ve probably heard these expressions in video games thousands of times. Every time you’ve punched, kicked, shoved, cut, or shot another character in a video game, it’s almost certain that they’ve let out some moan, grunt, or scream. However, these noises aren’t cooked up by some computer. — August 20, 2017 Video games’ sounds are often the moans,
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