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PC Gamer
What is the best licensed music to make its way into videogames?
This article discusses the impact of licensed music in video games, highlighting how well-placed tracks can enhance immersion and narrative. Examples include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Life is Strange, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Lollipop Chainsaw, with a particular emphasis on the latter's curated soundtrack.
PC Gamer
Life is Strange's soundtrack is full of licensed bangers, and still hits even 11 years later
The article discusses the impactful use of licensed music in the original Life is Strange, highlighting how its indie rock soundtrack enhanced the game's emotional narrative and coming-of-age themes. While subsequent games in the series also feature strong music choices, the first game's curated soundtrack is considered particularly memorable and fitting.
