If you grew up with a controller in your hand, there is a good chance certain menu themes and level tracks feel as familiar as old friends. Those songs sit in a very specific part of memory where ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sleep Token provides the soundtrack for the hype trailer for the upcoming 2025 Game Awards, which celebrate the best in video ...

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 ...

Zackari is a writer for Game Rant who can be found in the United States. While he loves breaking down industry trends, he's also a fan just like everyone else, especially of Sonic the Hedgehog.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Dashiell tries to introduce his girlfriend to video game music…with disastrous results. Have you had a similar experience? Share your own failed attempts to get loved ones interested in ...