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Game sound: an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of video game music and sound design

Collins, 2008

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Collins K
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An examination of the many complex aspects of game audio, from the perspectives of both sound design and music composition. A distinguishing feature of video games is their interactivity, and sound plays an important role in this: a player's actions can trigger …
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