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The fine-tune: Meet top composers from the videogame world

Updated on Jan 13, 2023 05:57 pm IST
Tomohiro Nishikado of Space Invaders (1978): In addition to designing and programming the game, the Japanese engineer also did the artwork and sounds for the arcade game. It went on to become the first videogame with a continuous soundtrack (four descending notes that sped up as the enemy approached). It was the first in-game sound that interacted with player to create an atmosphere that propelled action. (Shutterstock) 10
Agencies | By Hindustan Times

Videogame soundtracks have come a long way from the early blips and beeps. Today, there are still the nostalgic chiptunes reminiscent of the 1990s, but also complicated musical scores by influential composers, and soundtracks that live rent-free in our heads. Take a tour.

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