Doom Eternal, Mick Gordon, and the videogame composers raising hell
May 16, 2025: This story was originally published on February 6, 2021. With Doom: The Dark Ages out now, we thought we'd reshare it. Gaming’s obsession with the devil’s domain…
How Mario composer’s rejected idea turned into Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s coolest badge
Director Shiro Mouri discussed taking a rejected pitch from composer Koji Kondo and turning it into one of Super Mario Bros. Wonder's most fun unlockables.
Jedi: Survivor Composers Explain What Makes A Score ‘Sound’ Like Star Wars
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a fantastic game, largely due to the fact that it does such a good job of mimicking the Star Wars cinematic style. Whether it's the…
God of Rock and The Magic Of Game Music, As Told By Its Composers
Composing for video games requires many things — musical skill, an understanding of modern scoring techniques, an awareness of player experience, and perhaps even a hint of sorcery. Rhythm title…