While gameplay is the most important part of any game, music is an essential part of setting the mood or getting you pumped for the action that's to come. Over the years I've played thousands of games ...

I played this year made me rush out and buy their soundtracks, and each was rewarding to own in a different way.

Video games easily suck us into the vortex of the virtual world, and it can be difficult not to get enthralled in a game for hours on end. There's so much about these games that captivates players, ...

1990s video game soundtracks epitomize creativity and innovation, birthing timeless tunes still cherished today. In the early to late 90s, composers wielded sound chips as instruments, crafting ...

That creativity Fox spoke of shines through with the use of childrens' voices throughout the game, in both gameplay and the ...

Yoko Shimomura revolutionized the gaming industry with her beautiful soundtracks, earning her a prestigious BAFTA award. Shimomura's best works include Parasite Eve, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside ...

Since the earliest days of gaming, music has helped create a sense of immersion and worldbuilding. From composer Koji Kondo’s Super Mario Bros. theme, to the infectious earworm of Tetris’ “Korobeiniki ...

What makes a video game great? You could say the gameplay, or the graphics, or even the community, and all would be valid answers. But one of the lesser acknowledged aspects of video games is the ...

When we think about the most iconic gaming moments, it’s not just the graphics or gameplay that come to mind. It’s the soundtracks that have left an indelible mark on our memories. As someone who’s ...

Ethan Krieger (He/Him) is an editor at DualShockers that got started in the writing industry by covering professional basketball for a sports network. Despite being a diehard sports fan (mainly ...

Online gaming has become one of the most powerful agents of digital culture, not by making loud proclamations or organizing campaigns, but by exerting a subtle influence that permeates music trends, ...