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Evening Reading - June 19, 2026
Shacknews is observing Juneteenth and will return on Monday, with their next Evening Reading on June 22. The site highlights their Shackmaps feature for game maps, weekend download deals for PC and consoles, and upcoming Games Done Quick events. The article also mentions a new LEGO Batman game and a video game music feature.
Bobby Prince, the legendary composer behind Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died
Bobby Prince, the acclaimed composer and sound designer known for his work on classic PC games like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has passed away at the age of 81. His iconic soundtracks, particularly for Doom, are celebrated for their heavy metal influences and have been recognized by the US Library of Congress. Prince's career spanned numerous titles from companies such as id Software, Apogee, and 3D Realms.
Doom Composer Bobby Prince Dies at 81
Bobby Prince, the composer known for his work on classic '90s video games such as Doom and Duke Nukem 3D, has passed away at the age of 81. His contributions were instrumental in shaping the sound of early first-person shooters.
Doom composer Bobby Prince has died
Bobby Prince, the composer known for his work on classic shooters like Doom, has passed away. His contributions to video game music, particularly in the 1990s, were significant.
Laura Shigihara: The Composer Who Breaks Hearts
Composer Laura Shigihara is celebrated for her emotionally resonant work in games like Rakuen and Deltarune, often evoking deep feelings of sadness and catharsis in players. The article highlights her journey from classical piano training and playing World of Warcraft to becoming a respected game composer and developer, emphasizing the importance of supporting indie creators in the industry.
Doom and Wolfenstein 3D composer Bobby Prince dies aged 81
Bobby Prince, the composer known for his iconic soundtracks for Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died at the age of 81. Prince also contributed music to other id Software titles like Doom 2 and Commander Keen, as well as games such as Duke Nukem 3D and Rise Of The Triad. His work on the original Doom soundtrack was recently inducted into the US National Recording Registry.
Bobby Prince, composer of classic id Software and 3DRealms FPS video game music, dead at 81
Iconic video game composer Robert Caskin Prince III, known as Bobby Prince, has died at the age of 81. Prince was celebrated for his work on classic 1990s first-person shooter titles such as Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, Quake, and Duke Nukem 3D, significantly contributing to the recognition of video game music as an art form.
SEGA announces Anime Expo 2026 activities — MP3s & NPCs
SEGA has announced its activities for Anime Expo 2024, featuring booths and events for titles like Persona 4 Revival, Persona 5: The Phantom X, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Attendees can participate in photo opportunities with Sonic the Hedgehog, enjoy live music and DJ sets, and meet character designers and developers. Exclusive merchandise will also be available at SEGA's booth and a pop-up shop.
Drummer Stewart Copeland confirms he’s not involved in Spyro A Realm Beyond
Stewart Copeland, the composer for the original Spyro the Dragon trilogy, has confirmed he is not involved in the upcoming game, Spyro A Realm Beyond. He stated this in a recent interview, indicating no hard feelings about his exclusion from the new title.
Composer Olivier Derivière Conjures Greek-Cypriot Musical Score and Voices for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Composer Olivier Derivière is creating a unique musical score for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, featuring Greek-Cypriot musicians and vocalists performing in their native language. The prequel game, set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, follows Sophia's journey to the Minotaur's Island. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is set to launch on August 27th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Zelda: A Link to the Past är tidernas bästa spellåt!
A massive poll conducted on the FZ forum has determined that the 'Overworld Theme' from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is the best video game song of all time. The Zelda theme won 53% of the votes in the final round, defeating the main theme from Battlefield 1942. 'Hell March' from Command & Conquer: Red Alert secured third place.
I went to the UK's largest rock festival to see its one and only videogame band
The Primals, Final Fantasy 14's in-house band, performed at the UK's Download Festival, marking their first live show outside of a Fan Festival or Asia tour. Despite being a niche act, the band drew an enthusiastic crowd, demonstrating the potential for videogame music to resonate at mainstream rock festivals.
Evening Reading - June 12, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news and features, including discussions on Destiny 2 raids, roguelike autoshooters like Blood Dungeon, and the Virtua Fighter series. It also highlights deals for PlayStation and PC, updates on Sea of Thieves and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and mentions of Pokémon UNITE and Super Mario RPG. The article also touches on unrelated news like SpaceX's IPO and AI model suspensions.
Nintendo adds Wii Sports Resort music to the mix in Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added the full soundtrack of Wii Sports Resort, featuring 99 tracks and a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes, to its Nintendo Music service. This addition continues Nintendo's recent pace of adding classic video game soundtracks to the service.
NieR: Automata and Street Fighter 6 Vocalist J'Nique Nicole Joins Scarlet Moon
Scarlet Moon has announced the signing of J'Nique Nicole, the vocalist behind NieR: Automata's "Weight of the World" and Street Fighter 6's Elena theme. This signing brings together all three lead vocalists from the NieR series under Scarlet Moon, with Emi Evans and Nami Nakagawa already on the roster. Nicole expressed excitement about collaborating with developers and broadening her horizons.
More Mario Kart World Songs Race Onto Nintendo Music Today
Nintendo has added more songs from Super Mario Galaxy to the Mario Kart Tour soundtrack. The update includes "Free Roam" tracks, which are distinct from the music played during races. This release has sparked speculation among fans about potential upcoming DLC or announcements.
PC Gamers, come rate my videogame vinyl collection and decide whether it was worth the $$$
This article discusses the author's personal journey and extensive collection of video game and anime soundtrack vinyl records, highlighting titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring. While acknowledging the enjoyment and ritual of collecting, the author concludes that for most people, it's an expensive and cumbersome hobby compared to digital listening.
These indie devs are so over algorithms they spent 1,500 hours listening to music on Bandcamp to compile the soundtrack
Metanet's upcoming game, N Plus Infinity Times Two, will feature a soundtrack heavily inspired by UK Garage and other electronic music subgenres, a shift from the Berlin techno of its predecessor, N++. The developers spent approximately 1,500 hours manually curating the soundtrack, listening to nearly half a million songs on Bandcamp to ensure a unique and diverse collection of around 60 tracks exclusively from the 2020s.
Tupac is coming to Stranger Than Heaven and we're as confused as you are
Tupac Shakur is reportedly set to appear in the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven. The article expresses confusion regarding this announcement, questioning if a recent Coachella appearance led to this unexpected collaboration.
Stranger Than Heaven Gets Release Date and Tupac’s Likeness
Sega announced that Stranger Than Heaven will be released on January 15, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game will feature the likeness of Tupac Shakur in a character, with Snoop Dogg involved in its creation. Several musicians, including Ado, Satoshi Fujihara, and Tori Kelly, will also contribute to the theme song.
