Gaming has an unexpected music trend in 2026 thanks to games like Mixtape, Wax Heads, and more.

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.

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

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 ...

I enjoy games that make me think, which means I often find myself pausing — not literally pressing pause, but simply staying still — to consider what I need to do next. Those are the moments, like ...

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 ...

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 ...