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Fire Emblem: Three Houses added to Nintendo Music
The soundtrack for Fire Emblem: Three Houses has been added to Nintendo Music, featuring 103 songs totaling over 6 hours of music. This addition follows the completion of the Mario Kart World tracks on the service.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look’s Song Choices Revealed
The Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look trailer featured a diverse soundtrack including modern hip hop and classic rock artists like Def Leppard, alongside original synthesized scores for intense moments. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19th, continuing the franchise's tradition of acclaimed in-game music.
Asobo Studio used the soundtrack from A Plague Tale: Requiem during Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy mocap to help the cast 'get into the sadder moments, the darker moments'
Asobo Studio utilized the soundtrack from A Plague Tale: Requiem during the motion capture sessions for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. This was done to help the cast, including protagonist actor Anna Demetriou, immerse themselves in the emotional and darker moments of the game. The score for Resonance, composed by Olivier Derivière, incorporates Greek cultural influences to match the game's new setting on Crete.
Here's Every Song Featured in Rockstar's GTA 6 Extended Look
Rockstar Games has revealed the full list of licensed songs featured in the first extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6. The trailer showcased a variety of music tracks that will be present in the highly anticipated game.
Dispatch Is Getting The Physical Edition Fans Have Been Waiting For, Plus A Vinyl Soundtrack
AdHoc Studio has announced that the superhero workplace comedy-drama Dispatch will receive a physical edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Both standard and steelbook deluxe editions will include the game, DLC, artbook, comics, soundtrack download, and a poster. Additionally, the game's complete soundtrack is getting a physical vinyl release.
Nintendo’s best soundtrack is now complete and free to listen to on music app
The complete soundtrack for Mario Kart World is now available for free streaming on the Nintendo Music app, including remixes from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a bonus live recording of the title theme. While the music is officially accessible, the article notes the continued absence of substantial DLC for the game, despite Nintendo's president calling it an 'evergreen title' for the Switch 2 lifecycle.
Entire Mario Kart World OST now available on Nintendo Music, behind-the-scenes performances released
Nintendo has made the entire 348-song soundtrack for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe available on Nintendo Music, including the Free Roam tracks. To commemorate the release, the company has also shared behind-the-scenes live studio performances of the music.
Final Fantasy Resonance is getting a 120-song original soundtrack
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy Resonance will receive a 120-track original soundtrack on October 28th, a week after the game's release. The soundtrack includes 33 new songs by Noriyasu Agematsu, complementing existing tracks from Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. This extensive OST is being released across four CDs and is positioned as a significant musical offering compared to previous Final Fantasy titles.
Sim City SNES added to Nintendo Music
The soundtrack for the 1991 Super Nintendo game Sim City has been added to the Nintendo Music app. The collection features 21 songs totaling 23 minutes. The Nintendo Music app is free to download on iOS and Android but requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership for listening.
Free Roam tracks from Super Mario Sunshine and Odyssey added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added new free roam tracks from Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Odyssey to the Mario Kart World service on Nintendo Music. These remixes are released weekly, with the latest batch arriving early in observance of International Mountain Day in Japan.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Developer Diary is All About the Sweeping Soundtrack
A developer diary for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve highlights the game's sweeping soundtrack and how its music is designed to evoke specific emotions. The flight combat sim is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 2.
EA Sports Reveals Madden 27 Soundtrack Featuring Bad Bunny, Metallica, and Ozzy Osbourne
EA Sports has revealed the official 78-song soundtrack for Madden NFL 27, featuring a diverse mix of rock, metal, and hip-hop artists. Headlining the soundtrack are iconic musicians such as Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Bad Bunny, alongside other notable artists like Lil Wayne.
Free Roam tracks from Mario Kart 7, Tour, and Live added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added new tracks to its Nintendo Music service for Mario Kart World, featuring remixes from Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart Tour. The latest update includes 9 tracks from the Nintendo 3DS title and 8 from the mobile game, alongside the main title theme.
For Doom Composer Mick Gordon, Every Soundtrack Is Waiting To Be Discovered
Composer Mick Gordon, known for his work on Doom and Doom Eternal, discusses his approach to creating video game soundtracks, likening it to archeological excavation. He emphasizes the fans' role in the longevity of his music and mentions upcoming projects like the cyberpunk FPS Defect.
Nine tracks from Splatoon Raiders added to Nintendo Music
Nine tracks from the newly released game Splatoon Raiders have been added to Nintendo Music for the Nintendo Switch. While Nintendo has previously released partial soundtracks for newer titles, it is currently unknown if the full soundtrack will become available.
More Mario Kart World Free Roam tracks have been added to Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added more tracks from the Free Roam mode of Mario Kart World to its music collection. The latest additions include music from Mario Kart: Double Dash and Mario Kart Super Circuit.
More Donkey Kong Bananza tracks added to Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added more tracks from Donkey Kong Bananza to its Nintendo Music library for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. While some music was added last year, a significant portion of the soundtrack was previously missing, with Nintendo often delaying releases of soundtracks that may contain spoilers.
New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt soundtrack comes to vinyl — MP3s & NPCs
The soundtrack for Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt is being released on vinyl on September 30. The vinyl edition will include all tracks from the standard CD edition, excluding drama tracks. First-press editions will feature a pink record and a bonus poster.
Lineage II celebrates its 22nd anniversary with the launch of a special collector’s edition soundtrack vinyl
Lineage II is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with the release of a special collector's edition vinyl soundtrack. The album features 40 tracks from composers Bill Brown, Jamie Christopherson, and Inon Zur, and is available for pre-order or streaming on Spotify.
Bullet Train? Nah, Kickflipping Train – The Highly Anticipated Indie Train-Tricking Denshattack! is Now Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC
Denshattack!, developed by Undercoders and published by Fireshine Games, is now available for $19.99 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players to become the greatest acrobatic train driver in Japan, featuring over 60 stages, various missions including racing and tricking, and a soundtrack with contributions from notable composers like Tee Lopes and Richard Jacques. The game draws inspiration from Y2K-era anime and games such as Jet Set Radio.