From the 8-bit tunes of Super Mario Bros to the epic soaring music in Age of Gods, online gaming and soundtracks go hand in hand. Music can help players focus, remain in the zone and keep them coming back for more.

But how do video game composers create the perfect symphony of sound to encapsulate the narrative and atmosphere of the game? And what are the effects of music on gaming experiences, particularly in competitive PvP games where winning is everything?

LBB sat down with music supervisors, composers and audio directors at BMGPM, Laced Audio and Feel For Music to find out what goes into creating the perfect soundtrack for an online gaming experience.

Why Soundtracks are Crucial to Online Gaming Experiences

Music in online gaming can take a number of forms, from compositions written specifically for video game soundtracks to licensed songs (like the classic “Can’t say goodbye to yesterday” by the Rolling Stones which features in the Grand Theft Auto series). It is also an integral part of accessibility, helping players with visual disabilities navigate the gaming environment more effectively. This link www.UFABET ทางเลือกหนึ่งสำหรับเกมคาสิโนออนไลน์และกีฬา

The most important role of gaming music though, is in enhancing the immersion of the player. A well-chosen soundtrack can help evoke positive emotions and create an emotional connection with the game world and characters, for example, the emotion of pride and joy when players hear happy music accompanying their defeat of a boss enemy in a video game. It can also amplify and strengthen particular emotions in players such as fear or anger through the use of specific elements within the music such as rapidly changing frequencies, non standard harmonies or sounds that mimic animal cries or screams.