In your typical Final Fantasy game, the drama builds to such incredible tension that the only release comes from murdering some version of god while an epic orchestral score plays in the background.

Soundtracks are a fundamental element of video games, especially given their ability to express feelings. Whether they are happiness, sadness, melancholy, rage, tension, or magnificence, musical ...

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 ...

In the 80s and 90s, games had more limitations, but that meant boss fights were more creative. A masterclass example of this ...