“Video game music gains recognition”

Written by Marek Bronstring — January 1, 2004 at 11:16

A Chicago Tribune article, "Video game music gains recognition", talks of the increasing importance of music in the industry. It also gives a nod toward an upcoming game in the Myst franchise.

In addition to licensing existing tunes, record companies also are commissioning new works for games. Big names have written music for games now on the shelves for the holiday season. Hip-hop performer Snoop Dogg created three original songs for "True Crime: Streets of L.A." Rock icon Peter Gabriel contributed a track for "Uru: Ages Beyond Myst," released Nov. 11, and will write an original composition for the next, as-yet-untitled, "Myst" puzzle game.