All articles tagged with #licensed music
Mixtape is a chill, music-driven 3D adventure on Switch 2 from Beethoven & Dinosaur, weaving a ’90s coming-of-age road trip with 25 licensed tracks and stylish visuals. Its low-stakes, vibe-heavy gameplay is guided by a strong audio design and cohesive storytelling, delivering an engaging, dreamlike experience that earned a 9/10 from Nintendo Life.
Rolling Stone has compiled a list of the 25 best licensed video game soundtracks of all time, highlighting how music has played a crucial role in enhancing the gaming experience. The list includes iconic games like "Lollipop Chainsaw," "Crazy Taxi," "Bioshock Infinite," "Forza Horizon 5," and "Midnight Club Los Angeles," among others. Each game is noted for its unique and memorable use of licensed tracks that have become synonymous with the gaming experience, from classic rock and punk to hip-hop and electronica.
Spec Ops: The Line has been unexpectedly removed from Steam, possibly due to the expiration of licensed music used in the game. The 2012 title, acclaimed for its story, has left players puzzled as to why it was delisted. Tencent's investment in the studio behind the game, Yager Development, aimed to support future titles, leaving fans curious about the studio's next project.