From Award-Winning Cinema to Outer Space: Amine Bouhafa’s Video Game Debut in Aphelion
What happens when a César-winning film composer takes on a sci-fi epic? Meet Amine Bouhafa, the man behind the haunting and intimate score of Aphelion. From crystal organs to space-station-sized instruments, we dive into the sonic universe of DON'T NOD’s latest game.
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Paul Aubry on Expanding the Musical Skies of Airborne Empire
Following the success of Airborne Kingdom, the composer returns to the franchise to craft a richer, more symphonic soundscape for its sequel. Paul Aubry breaks down his creative process, and how he used Ghibli-inspired melodies to bring this floating world to life.
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Inspired by Celeste, TetherGeist launches today on Steam with a retro-charmed soundtrack
You might have thought Celeste would have inspired more imitators. Yet, worthy successors to Maddy Thorson’s brilliant and sensitive platformer remain rare. Available today on Steam, TetherGeist is nevertheless
A Short Hike composer returns with the OST for globetrotting puzzle game Perchang World
Keeping a low profile since the release of A Short Hike, Mark Sparling is finally back with a rich OST for this Apple Arcade title. Perchang World is a puzzle
With 139 tracks, the Rayman 30th Anniversary soundtrack lands on Spotify, Apple Music, and more
For many people of my generation, Rayman was their first contact with video games as a medium. The cartoon hero, a true mascot for publisher Ubisoft in the early 2000s,
Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3, and Disco Elysium composers on what makes their soundtracks stand out
What makes for a great video game soundtrack? Well, PC Gamer went ahead and asked some of the very best VGM composers there are. As BAFTA Games in Concert is
The extended soundtrack of CloverPit takes us to a rave
Panic Arcade's gloomy slot machine game goes full rave mode with its extended soundtrack. Short but sweet, it offers four industrial techno-inspired tracks that are well worth a
NTE Soundtrack debuts on Spotify with a collection of chilled-out tracks
Neverness to Everness (NTE) is the new hit gacha game from Hotta Studio, the creators behind Tower of Fantasy. Launched internationally just last week, it is already printing money. This
From Zachtronics alumni, the minimal techno OST of U.V.S Nirmana debuts on streaming platforms
Coincidence, the new studio formed by Zachtronics alumni isn't taking its foot off the gas. Just a few months after releasing the charming Kaizen: A Factory Story, the
The Airborne Empire OST is already expanding with new tracks
Paul Aubry still had some tricks up his sleeve! Just two weeks after the 1.0 launch of the sky-high city builder Airborne Empire, the Canadian musician has dropped an
From Award-Winning Cinema to Outer Space: Amine Bouhafa’s Video Game Debut in Aphelion
What happens when a César-winning film composer takes on a sci-fi epic? Meet Amine Bouhafa, the man behind the haunting and intimate score of Aphelion. From crystal organs to space-station-sized instruments, we dive into the sonic universe of DON'T NOD’s latest game.
Mining Merchant carves its path with KAESUL's mesmerizing soundtrack
May is off to a great start with the release of Mining Merchant, which could be simply described as a mining equivalent to Dave the Diver. The core gameplay involves
Today is Bandcamp Friday, Here are the Best VGM soundtracks you can grab
As convenient as music streaming is for listeners, the model is simply not viable for artists, who get next to nothing in royalties from these platforms. For many, selling just
Studio Élan’s latest Yuri VN, Our Home, My Keeper, launches today alongside a lovely soundtrack
The developers behind the acclaimed Highway Blossoms are back this late April with their new visual novel, written by ebi-hime and scored by Singto Conley, marking their first collaboration with
Austin Wintory surprises with the prog rock soundtrack for The Spell Brigade
An intriguing shift for the composer, recently awarded at the GRAMMYs for his Sword of the Sea soundtrack. Primarily known for his majestic orchestrations, Austin Wintory teams up with his
The Crimson Desert soundtrack is now available on all platforms
It didn’t take long at all. Just one week after Pearl Abyss released the first volume of the OST for its already-cult action RPG Crimson Desert for free on
Enjoy three years' worth of VGM playlists—for free
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