The iconic Metal Slug franchise has a new entry in its long history with the recent release of Metal Slug Tactics. This installment is a grid-based tactical adaptation, where strategic movements take the main role of the gameplay. Accompanying the game's launch is a soundtrack by Tee Lopes, the brilliant composer who tackled projects such ...
In this year's crowded Game Awards, Wolf's Lair stands out for me for one main reason. music. Yes, the concept of a new first-person heist game from the makers of Payday 2 was enough to generate hype, but it was the pounding, relentless pace that captured my attention. Inside the Peacock Theatre, you can feel ...
Aside from the game itself, what many players love most about Hellraiser 2 is its soundtrack, but its composer almost gave up on orchestral music. I think one of the most important aspects of any game is its soundtrack. Bad music is very noticeable, especially since tracks are often reused, and considering how long so ...
Very few people are probably thinking about the song “DK Rap” in 2024. If you need a refresher, it’s the simple and endearingly cheesy rap song from Donkey Kong 64 (1999), written by legendary video game composer Grant Kirkhope, who you probably know better as the man behind the cult Goldeneye Pause music (among other ...
The soundtrack to the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is truly magical, so it’s sad to hear today that the game’s composer, Yasuaki Iwata, has made a belated announcement about his departure from the Kyoto-based company. Yasuaki Iwata left the company in July 2023 and took over the leadership of ...
The new RPG epic Dragon Age: The Veilguard should also be convincing musically. With Hans Zimmer, the team has brought a star composer on board. Electronic Arts and BioWare today announced details about the soundtrack for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The same applies here: don’t mess, mess! Because: Oscar winner Hans Zimmer, a real heavyweight ...
Recent reports suggested Sony might delay the release of Spider-Man: Beyond until 2027, but the series’ composer has cleared the air on that front. Pardon the pun on the first line, yesterday insider Jeff Snyder shared in his (paid) column The Insneider that Spider-Verse, the third and final film in the Spider-Verse trilogy, currently has ...
We continue to receive more news about GoldenEye 007. This is interesting news after its release on Nintendo Switch. On this occasion, we have been able to learn a detail about his music. GoldenEye 007 is An iconic game for many children and teenagers of the 90swith unforgettable sounds and melodies composed by Grant Kirkhope. ...
Lena Raine, the talented composer behind the acclaimed soundtrack of Celestehas shared details about the video game composers who have influenced his musical style and career. In a recent interview, Raine highlighted how certain key figures in the gaming world have shaped his creative approach and the way he approaches music composition. Raine mentioned several ...
Fans have been wanting to see Banjo-Kazooie return for years. The duo appeared in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable character, but other than that, Microsoft and Rare have continued to let the franchise sit dormant since Banjo-Kazooia: Nuts & Bolts was released in 2008. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be changing any time ...
