Even if mainstream culture doesn’t know it,
videogame music has come a long, long way since the beeps and boops of the
8-bit era. Instead of fighting with hardware to expand the range of noise –
let’s be honest, that’s what it was back then – the processor, or heaven forbid
the sound chip was capable of making, we now have full orchestras and
incredibly talented composers creating soundtracks.
Where typical single-player excursion tend to have
a set style, MMOG titles often change given the scenario, setting, zone or even
the phase of a boss fight. This gives players hours of different music,
enabling MMOG soundtracks to hold up as a stand-alone item more than any other
genre.
Most titles these days include a soundtrack with
the Collector’s Edition, but Guild Wars 2 has taken it a step further.
Shockingly still available is the full soundtrack to ArenaNet’s
subscriptionless title. Signed by composer Jeremy Soule, this collection weighs
in at an impressive four CDs. The $29.99 physical collection is only available
until Mr. Soule’s hand starts cramping and is sure to turn into a collector’s
item.
Hit the jump for two more soundtracks that you
shouldn’t miss.
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