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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not actually a distant relative of Bob Dole, Rob Dolen is a Features Writer for Game Rant. Big fan of expansive lore and game analysis, video games are cool. Freedom Fighters is underrated. Probably ...

Game music is more important than we ever probably stop to consider. Thebest game soundtracks bring out emotions from us that visual images and pressing X can’t. They give us a frame of reference - ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aside from the main theme song, you’ll be able to listen to BGM tracks for the various holidays and seasons. For example, you can listen to the Halloween music that plays whenever the game becomes ...

Video game music is a serious art form that deserves respect, but these games are absolute audio atrocities. Here, listen for yourself. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each ...