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Rockstar Games has detailed the audio features of Grand Theft Auto VI, revealing six in-game radio stations and a new on-demand podcast system. The stations feature high-profile hosts like Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, and Slayer members, with previews available online ahead of the November 19 launch.
Bobby Prince, the composer behind the original Doom soundtrack, has died at 81. The family said he passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. Prince’s innovative scores helped define early video game music and shaped Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, and Duke Nukem 3D; he earned a 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2026 the Doom soundtrack was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress. Tributes from John Romero and id Software highlighted his lasting impact on gaming.
Video game music pioneer Bobby Prince, known for crafting the Doom soundtrack and contributing to Wolfenstein 3D and Duke Nukem 3D, has died at 81 after an illness; id Software confirmed the obituary and Prince's work, which helped shape early game soundtracks, was later recognized by the Library of Congress in the National Recording Registry.
Bobby Prince, who wrote Doom and Doom II’s iconic heavy-metal-inspired soundtrack, has died at 81. His other credits include Wolfenstein 3D and Duke Nukem 3D, and he credited the Doom Bible for inspiration; his Doom score was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, with tributes from John Romero and George Broussard.
The Flight, the music duo behind Bond-like soundscapes, crafted the score for IO Interactive's James Bond game 007 First Light, recording 32 minutes of music in a half-day session at Abbey Road with the Chamber Orchestra of London, blending electronic textures with classic Bond motifs and designing interactive music that changes as players act in combat and stealth.
The 1993 Doom soundtrack by Bobby Prince has been added to the National Recording Registry, marking it as culturally significant and making it the third piece of video game music to be inducted (after the Super Mario Bros. theme and the Minecraft soundtrack) and the first American game composer to be listed, with the selection placed alongside a roster of other iconic US recordings that range from classic singles to influential albums.
Starfield’s longtime composer Inon Zur praises Todd Howard as a visionary, saying the game was ahead of its time and will eventually be legendary, while outlining his collaborative approach to scoring and noting that Bethesda plans to continue Starfield content beyond the Shattered Space DLC.
Pitchfork’s Sunday Review explains how David Wise’s Stickerbush Symphony, coded for the SNES using hex-based instrument creation, became a soothing, time-capsulated classic of Donkey Kong Country 2 and a touchstone of internet culture—resilient to replication but forever tied to its 64KB-era constraints.
Akira Yamaoka, renowned composer of Silent Hill, announces his first U.S. tour in February 2026, featuring cinematic live performances of his iconic soundtracks, with opening acts by Raj Ramayya. The tour spans multiple cities from Los Angeles to Austin, with tickets available from November 24th.
PlayStation's 'The Concert' tour, featuring music from popular games, has been canceled in the US and UK without official explanation, possibly due to poor ticket sales and limited marketing, with only the 2026 dates remaining unaffected.
After 17 years, the popular retro gaming YouTube channel Happy Console Gamer finally received its own theme tune, composed by legendary video game composer Yuzo Koshiro, which moved the host Johnny Millenium deeply.
Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu expressed his willingness to return for the final game in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, despite previous rumors of retirement. Creative director Tetsuya Nomura proposed the idea, to which Uematsu agreed, stating it would be an honor. Uematsu, known for his work on the series since its inception, also acknowledged the physical and mental strain of composing for a video game and expressed satisfaction with his recent compositions. The release date for the third game in the trilogy is yet to be announced.
Nobuo Uematsu, renowned for composing music for the first nine Final Fantasy games, has agreed to compose the main theme for the third game in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, despite previously expressing doubts about his ability to compose an entire game's soundtrack. In a recent conversation, Uematsu confirmed his commitment to the project, expressing a sense of finality and satisfaction with his contributions to the series.
The original composers of Mario vs. Donkey Kong for the GBA, DigiPen Music Department, were brought back to revamp the game's score for its Switch remake, incorporating acoustic performances to complement the virtual soundscape. The team, with a long history of work with Nintendo, had to keep their involvement under wraps while continuing to work as teachers at DigiPen. Lawrence Schwedler, one of the original composers, praised the freedom given by Shigeru Miyamoto and Koji Kondo and described the project as "the opportunity of a lifetime."
Fans of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are showcasing their creativity by sharing piano covers from the game's demo, which features a playable piano minigame in Tifa's house. Players have been creating covers of Final Fantasy tunes, pop songs, and even classical pieces, with the demo receiving positive feedback for its interactive piano feature. The demo is currently available, with the full release scheduled for 29th February.