James is a writer for GameRant. He fell in love with video games as a child and has yet to recover. He is still obsessed with Ocarina Of Time and regularly lectures people on how Metal Gear Solid ...

With the recent addition of most of the Final Fantasy soundtracks on Spotify, fans of the famous JRPG series flocked to the music-streaming service to get hit with waves of nostalgia. It got us ...

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 ...

Collecting vinyl came back into popularity over the course of the last decade or so, and in a very big way. In an effort to push back on the age of streaming, and also to earn some street cred in 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 ...

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 ...

Chris Harkin is a gamer who creates all sorts of content across the internet, from writing and video creation to streaming gaming on YouTube. He loves taking on challenges and gaming every day in one ...

Slot games are not just about spinning the reels and hoping for a win; they’re an immersive experience that combines visuals, themes, and, importantly, soundtracks to create a complete atmosphere. The ...

From Mick Gordon's electrifying Doom soundtrack to Sam Lake dancing on stage, here are the best musical performances over the 10-year history of The Game Awards. The Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course ...

As is the case with pretty much every form of digital entertainment these days, soundtracks and sound design play a pivotal role in the experience of playing digital games. So integral is music and ...

A game soundtrack can have a powerful impact on our gaming experiences. We, as gamers, often hear a single chord and are instantly transported to a specific memory. Video game soundtracks harbor a lot ...

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 ...