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 ...

Getting nominated for a Grammy is a big deal for musicians, composers and others in the music industry. In 2023, the Recording Academy added a new category: best score soundtrack for video games and ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. While gameplay for video games is arguably the most ...

Great games aren’t built on graphics alone. Music shapes how players feel, react, and remember a game long after they stop ...

2024 has been a big year for video game scores, with composers delivering soundtracks that can leave a lasting mark on even ...

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, ...

As a proud member of the Having to Listen to Just the Right Music When I Work Club, soundtracks are my ally — but video game soundtracks are my best friend. And sometimes, a game soundtrack slaps so ...

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 ...

Kelly has been writing about the pop culture and entertainment industries since 2016, diving headfirst into the theme park world in 2019. In 2022, she turned a long-time dream into reality by ...

Lots of video game soundtracks are available on YouTube, and you can always just listen to the music by playing the game itself. But owning the soundtrack to your favorite game means you can play the ...

You may think it odd, dedicating a festival to live music that isn’t, really, designed to be played live. Video game, film, and TV music, by definition, is designed to be recorded under very strict ...

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 ...