World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomes John Madden and Lara Croft
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York recognizes pioneering achievements in video games. This year four new games will join the ranks of classics like Pac-Man and Tetris. — May 7, 2018 In a press release, the museum announced that John Madden Football, Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy VII, and Spacewar! were selected from a field of 12 finalists
Continue ReadingBest Video Game Soundtrack Covers
Let’s look at a list of some video game covers that are must-listens for many gamers, even if you haven’t played them. — April 30, 2018 Today we came across this excellent compilation of video game covers published on the dailystar.com. And even though we haven’t played all the game on the list, we sure love their soundtracks. Below the
Continue ReadingThe Power of a Great Video Game Soundtrack
It isn’t far-fetched to say that a well-executed soundtrack can make a good game an fantastic one — March 28, 2018 The games’ industry is still very much in its infancy in comparison to other audiovisual media. As explained by Marc Hollinshead on his article ‘Sensory Indulgence.’ While it has come leaps and bounds since its original inception, it still feels like
Continue ReadingThe Evolution Of Video Games’ Character-Select Screen
For all the advancements that have been made in gaming, one element that remains in place is the character-select screen. — March 9, 2018 Chris Pereira, from the Game Spot team, created a nostalgia-inducing run through a number of the most memorable character selection screens. Thanks to this clip you get a sense of how they’ve changed over the years,
Continue ReadingLanding Your First Indie Video Game Soundtrack
Here are some tools at your disposal to get you closer to landing your first indie gaming soundtrack! — February 26, 2018 As a $32 billion dollar industry with serious growth projected, the PC gaming market has become a premium area for artists to pull in serious money, provided if they’re willing to put in the work necessary to land a
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