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This text is intended to serve as an introduction to the study of video game music. It was initially conceived as a companion to an introductory video game music course that takes a multi-faceted survey approach to the material. Therefore, this text can be used in accompaniment with an academic setting. It can also be useful for anyone that is generally interested in learning about video game music, but does not have a very solid musical or technical foundation. As it was intended to accompany a course in which non-music majors could freely enrol, the text is accessible to nearly everyone, and covers the topic of video game music very generally.
The Routledge Companion to Screen Music and Sound provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of screen music and sound studies, addressing the ways in which music and sound interact with forms of narrative media such as television, videogames, and film. The inclusive framework of "screen music and sound" allows readers to explore the intersections and connections between various types of media and music and sound, reflecting the current state of scholarship and the future of the field. A diverse range of international scholars have contributed an impressive set of forty-six chapters that move from foundational knowledge to cutting edge topics that highlight new key areas. The companion i...
A handbook for game development with coverage of both team management topics, such as task tracking and creating the technical design document, and outsourcing strategies for contents, such as motion capture and voice-over talent. It covers various aspects of game development.
A comprehensive, practical guide to composing video game music, from acquiring the necessary skills to finding work in the field. Music in video games is often a sophisticated, complex composition that serves to engage the player, set the pace of play, and aid interactivity. Composers of video game music must master an array of specialized skills not taught in the conservatory, including the creation of linear loops, music chunks for horizontal resequencing, and compositional fragments for use within a generative framework. In A Composer's Guide to Game Music, Winifred Phillips—herself an award-winning composer of video game music—provides a comprehensive, practical guide that leads an a...
LILY All I want to do is move on from my divorce and take care of my daughter. Struggling to get my accounting business off the ground, my only solace is video games and chatting online with my longtime gamer friend. Then I met Logan Cullen. Logan’s a struggling parent too, but there’s something about him that feels so familiar. Neither of us have time for a relationship, but no one said being a single mom meant I couldn’t have a little fun. LOGAN Hockey and my nephew are the only thing I care about. I don’t have time for a relationship. I knew it was a bad idea to fall into bed with Lily, but she insists on it only being some casual fun. Something about her gives me déjà vu. Maybe...
From Pixels to Portals: Exploring the Future of the Metaverse through the Evolution of Video Games by Kelly Vero is your ticket to an exhilarating journey through the heart of gaming and the metaverse. Step into a realm where the boundaries of reality are shattered, and your wildest dreams become tangible. In this captivating exploration, we might embark on a riveting quest through the annals of gaming history, unveiling the intricate tapestry that intertwines video games with the metaverse. Witness the mesmerising evolution of technology, from the humble origins of text-based RPGs to the mind-bending hyper-realism of contemporary gaming. As we delve deeper, Kelly uncovers the masterful inge...
Learn from TRUE GAME LEGENDS: Will Wright - Sims creator, Harvey Smith - Deus Ex-fame, and Warren Spector - founder of Origin Games...as they share their secrets on applying age-old cinematic film techniques to the greatest games of our time.
Computer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons & Dragons to the computer screen. This genre includes classics such as Ultima and The Bard's Tale as well as more modern games such as World of Warcraft and Guild Wars. Written in an engaging style for