The vast medium of video games hasn't only given the world immersive stories, relatable characters, and beautiful soundtracks, but also an entire genre of unique memes. Mixing the mediums of video ...
Iconic video game sounds can tell players they did something right, making them satisfying and memorable experiences. From Mario's mushroom power-up to a final KO blast in Smash Bros., distinct sounds ...
I have no plans to create my own videogame (you're welcome), but that hasn't stopped me from playing with ChipTone, an extremely cool videogame sound effects tool, all day. It's like a little sound ...
When it comes to drawing players into the world of their game, realistic graphics and intricate simulations are far from the only tools in a developer's arsenal. Sound often plays just as much a part ...
The chiptune music scene grew out of the original hardware, and to recreate those sounds and deliver authentic chiptune in ...
First impressions are important. That’s true both in people and video game consoles. The first time you boot up a new gaming system can be a magical moment when done right. There’s always a built-in ...
Nothing triggers memories quite like sounds do. A couple of bars from a popular song from your childhood can take you right back to being a little kid, just like a few notes from a different song can ...
Media has always incorporated various objects to create unique sounds for our favourite scenes and sound effects. The art of creating these sounds is called Foley in which the foley artists create ...
If you want to know what it sounds like to root around in someone’s chest cavity without the bloody mess, a grapefruit will do just fine. Tear, compress, and squish it in your hands. With a little ...