Since the earliest days of gaming, music has helped create a sense of immersion and worldbuilding. From composer Koji Kondo’s Super Mario Bros. theme, to the infectious earworm of Tetris’ “Korobeiniki ...

Nadia Grace Mullings is a contributor and journalist for Game Rant, and has been a big fan of video gaming from a young age. Strong first impressions included point-and-click games on an old PC (way ...

A game soundtrack can have a powerful impact on our gaming experiences. We, as gamers, often hear a single chord and are instantly transported to a specific memory. Video game soundtracks harbor a lot ...

Sam has loved video games and writing for as long as they can remember. When they aren't gaming or writing, they can be found watching motorsports and ice hockey. Music is a key part of any video game ...

Somewhere between the bleeps of Pac-Man and the orchestral swells of The Last of Us, video game music stopped being background noise and became a cultural force. We hum the Super Mario Bros. theme ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 1990s video game soundtracks epitomize creativity and innovation, birthing timeless tunes still cherished today. In the early to ...

As a proud member of the Having to Listen to Just the Right Music When I Work Club, soundtracks are my ally — but video game soundtracks are my best friend. And sometimes, a game soundtrack slaps so ...

Video games don't just look better than ever, thanks to imaginative art directions and cutting-edge graphics; they also sound fantastic. With some of the best talent in the industry composing new ...

Video game music is more than background noise — it’s a storytelling powerhouse. From iconic themes to subtle ambient cues, it shapes emotion, deepens immersion, and even defines entire worlds.

What follows is a selection of notable themes across various soundtracks that I still reflect on for just how enchanting (and even mesmerizing) they made certain in-game events and experiences feel.

Daniel Trock is a Writer at DualShockers specializing in PC games, lists, and reviews. He has been writing professionally since 2018 and covering games since 2020, with previous work spanning guides, ...

Ethan Krieger is an Editor at DualShockers, where he covers reviews, guides, lists, features, previews, interviews, and gaming news. He began writing professionally in 2017 as a sports writer before ...