Video game music is more than background noise — it’s a storytelling powerhouse. From iconic themes to subtle ambient cues, it shapes emotion, deepens immersion, and even defines entire worlds.

The games and music industries have had a long and at times illustrious relationship. Early 80s arcade titles like Journey set the tone early, but licensed music came into its own in the 90s and 00s ...

This series of Playable Futures articles considers how the design, technology, people, and theory of video games are informing and influencing the wider world. The snowballing intersection of music ...

Video game music isn’t just background noise—it’s a powerful tool that shapes mood, guides decisions, and deepens immersion. From adaptive soundtracks that react to your actions to curated playlists ...

On Sunday, the Video Game Music Club presented its annual concert at the Illini Union, showcasing seven ensembles, each with ...

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 ...