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If you happen to felt like riling folks up, you possibly can make a good argument that video video games aren’t a single artwork type, however a mixture of different artwork types, folding in illustration, design, writing, pictures, and lots of different components that, on their very own, are extra historically thought of “artwork.” And music ranks excessive on that checklist — attempt enjoying a Mario sport with out audio, and your mind will begin filling in bouncy leap sounds for you.
But the historical past of sport music isn’t nearly becoming in. It’s additionally about standing out. In reality, a few of the most memorable moments in sport historical past have come from music — from whole sport ideas to key story moments, collaborations, advertising and marketing offers, and every part in between.
So this week, we’re celebrating what exists in the midst of the gaming/music Venn diagram with a particular difficulty we’re calling Polygon FM. Tune in all week for brand spanking new tales.
