NieR: Automata soundtrack dated, composers revealed
Next month, Square Enix will release NieR: Automata, the PlatinumGames-developed sequel to the original NieR, for PlayStation 4. The production company behind the original game’s popular score, Keiichi...
View ArticleNew original and remix albums released for Crypt of the NecroDancer
Danny Baranowsky’s soundtrack for dungeon crawler meets rhythm game Crypt of the NecroDancer has proven a big hit. Reflecting increasing fan demand, Baranowsky continues to expand on this soundtrack...
View ArticleJessica Curry to host Classic FM video game music show
The UK’s premier classical music radio station, Classic FM, has done incredible things for the mainstream recognition of video game music in recent years. Orchestral soundtracks, arranged adaptations,...
View ArticleNew soundtrack and compilation albums revealed for Monster Hunter series
Monster Hunter has enjoyed critical and commercial success worldwide, especially in Japan. Its music has also become a cultural phenomenon, having been celebrated in an increasing number of soundtrack...
View ArticleDetention soundtrack now available on Bandcamp
The soundtrack to Red Candle’s game Detention, released on Steam yesterday, is now available on Bandcamp. Composer Weifan Chang adds a level of authenticity to the score, bringing in Taiwanese elements...
View ArticleJesper Kyd’s latest score is a Bandcamp exclusive
On January 31, Assassin’s Creed and Hitman series composer Jesper Kyd will release his latest score on Bandcamp. It’s dedicated to Robinson: The Journey, the VR adventure title from Crytek about a...
View ArticleFolk group celebrate RPG tradition with new cover album
Materia Collective have released the eponymous debut album of the folk group The Travelers. Led by VGMO alumnus Josh Barron and Seattle Video Game Orchestra founder Masha Lepire, The Travelers are an...
View ArticleAustin Wintory to score crowdfunded Banner Saga 3
Earlier today, Stoic Games secured 200,000 USD through Kickstarter to create the third instalment in their Viking-inspired turn-based strategy series. And with funding now secured, series’ composer...
View ArticleChipzel releases tribute album for Crypt of the NecroDancer
We revealed last week that some four digital albums were recently released for the rhythm game meets dungeon crawler Crypt of the NecroDancer. Today, a fifth album joined the lineup. Chipped of the...
View ArticleYuji Takenouchi’s 90s house records being re-released
On March 10, Apollo Records will release Brand New Day. This compilation features ten rare original electronic tracks penned by veteran game musician Yuji Takenouchi (Dark Souls, Mystic Warriors)...
View ArticleOverClocked ReMix releases three-disc Super Mario RPG tribute
OverClocked ReMix have released their latest community arrangement album, Super Mario RPG: Window to the Stars. The digital album reimagines Yoko Shimomura‘s score for the SNES RPG Super Mario RPG:...
View ArticleHiroki Kikuta releases prog rock and jazz fusion mini-albums
Mana and Shining series composer Hiroki Kikuta has penned several original albums over the years. For his next venture in this field, he will create a series of album releases under the ANGELICFORTRESS...
View ArticleExclusive: Know the composers, preview the soundtrack for For Honor
On February 14, Ubisoft will release For Honor for PlayStation 4, Xbox 4, and Microsoft Windows worldwide. The game, described as ‘half brains and half brawn’, is an online player vs player fighting...
View ArticleTen disc box to do justice to Goemon’s music
Between 1986 and 2000, Konami released numerous games dedicated to the exploits of mystical ninja Goemon. Spanning multiple genres and platforms, these titles enjoyed much success in Japan and some...
View ArticlePokémon Sun & Moon jazz remix album is released
Jazz cover artist Insaneintherainmusic released Alola That Jazz yesterday. The album features eight jazz remixes of music from the latest installment of the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Sun & Moon,...
View ArticleBoxBoy album features chiptunes from Kirby composers
BoxBoy! is a series of retro-styled puzzle platformer games developed by HAL Entertainment and published by Nintendo for the 3DS. The concept of the games is simple — create boxes to navigate and...
View ArticleNioh soundtrack coming next week
Nioh recently emerged as the surprise critical hit of 2017. This action RPG blends intense combat with a dark fantasy setting inspired by Sengoku Japan. Developed by Team Ninja, the title was released...
View ArticleDavid Wise’s next game score is a N64-inspired platformer
Sumo Digital announced today that popular game composer David Wise will be scoring the soundtrack for Snake Pass. This retro-inspired platformer is set for release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo...
View ArticleLondon Symphony to perform game concerts in Paris, London
In June, the London Symphony Orchestra will perform three symphonic game concerts featuring the works of Nobuo Uematsu. These events will reunite the team behind the critically acclaimed Final Symphony...
View ArticleHusk soundtrack available on Bandcamp
Composer Arkadiusz Reikowski has released his most recent soundtrack on Bandcamp. Following in the vein of the horror-style games like Kholat and Layers of Fear, Husk takes the player into the...
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