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S1. Ep8: Sound & Music in Games: Composing Emotion

Author
Steve Stanley
Published
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/game-loft-cast/episodes/685dc4ebe36cea9c1633a926

Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days.


Sound is more than background—it's the soul of your favorite games. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we explore how music and sound design shape the player experience, from the early days of 8-bit loops to the sweeping symphonies of today. Discover how sound guides gameplay, creates emotion, builds tension, and tells stories you’ll never forget. We celebrate the composers behind iconic melodies, the rise of adaptive soundtracks, and the growing legacy of video game music around the world. Plug in your headphones—this one’s made to be heard.

Disclosure: Some part of production and editing of this podcast was assisted with the use of AI, such as filler words, making the audio more polished, enhancing speech clarity and adjusting audio levels.


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