Authenticity in the music of video games

Submitted by Joseph Hafner on 3 April, 2023 - 18:45

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Lind, Stephanie,

Source:

Lexington Books,, Lanham, United States, p.xv, 193 pages : (2023)

Call Number:

ML3540.7

Keywords:

(OCoLC)fst01740103, Analysis, appreciation., fast, History and criticism., Video game music, Video game music.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.Gameworld -- Tropes -- Thematic Representation -- Retro Gaming Experiences."Lind explores gamers' relationship to the concept of authenticity, from historical realism to the structuring of expectations and its resulting impact on emotional engagement. The result is a complex web of interactions between sound and the visuals, story, and mechanics of the game"--