Sound’s effects

Sound’s effects
From 8-bit melodies to full orchestras, video game music has undergone an incredible evolution. It’s making games more immersive, but it’s also sparking new careers for people with the right mix of skills.
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New ‘Game of Thrones’ teaser (video)
HBO’s second — and more revealing — teaser trailer to next year’s eagerly anticipated “Game of… Full story at The Live Feed
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James Bond: Blood Stone preview: 20 percent driving, 80 percent combat
With veteran racing game developer Bizarre Creations at the helm of James Bond 007: Blood Stone , you might think there would be a heavy emphasis on driving in the next Bond adventure. Not so — only about 20 percent of the game is played behind a steering wheel, Activision associate producer Michael O’Donnell told me during a recent preview event for the game. Most of Blood Stone is devoted to …
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Act Now on Activision
Could a buyout await the video game maker on its final level?
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