Cryptocurrencies have become the talk of the town in a range of different industries. The buzz around the word introduced technologies such as blockchain and NFTs to laypeople. When in-game microtransactions are a hotly contested topic, Cryptocurrencies have permeated the games industry, and their adoption has been subject to splitting opinions. While microtransactions have been
The cryptocurrency market is an exhilarating avenue with unpredictable ups and downs. Known for their volatile nature, cryptocurrencies possess an inherent risk that intimidates yet excites many investors. Stablecoins aim to curb this volatility by being pegged to the value of fiat currencies such as USD or EUR. For example, a well-known stablecoin is “Tether
“The average person spends almost 13 years and two months of their lifetime working” (Belli,2018). In July of 2021, 4 million Americans quit their jobs, and millions followed in the course of the year, leading to “The Great Resignation.” The Covid-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented change and redefined how people work. The pandemic has
Streaming platforms have revitalized an archaic music industry model, and although music is uncostly and more accessible than ever before, artists still get the short end of the stick. With the involvement of agencies and intermediaries, the process of remunerating artists remains cluttered. Over the last two years, new technologies such as NFTs, decentralized streaming,
Music is a vital aspect of the video game experience. From simple 8-bit tunes to cinematic scores, music helps enhance the gameplay experience by elevating immersions and establishing an emotional connection between the player and the sequences on-screen. Game music can be broadly categorized as static (loop-based) and dynamic (adaptive/interactive). Loop-based music is used
Writing an effective string arrangement can be crucial for an orchestral piece or enhancing an existing music production. There are multiple ways to tackle this challenge and one of them is with a piano sketch. A piano sketch often begins with constructing the melody to which chords are added. At this point, the composer
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are the latest buzzword in the music industry. This new trend has heads turning, and many believe it may revolutionize the way artists are paid. NFTs use cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum to facilitate digital transactions. These transactions can include diverse digital file data, ranging from an album to exclusive concert
What is your flavor? Do you like Abelton, Protools, Reason, Fruity Loops, Apple Garage Band, or some obscure music composition software no one has ever heard of? Even if this is the case, if it works for you, stick with it. There are many options for Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) on the market, varying
COMPOSING IN STRESSFUL TIMES Welcome to Game Music Jobs! When was the last time you were out of your house? One month ago? Maybe two months ago? Longer? Constriction of economics or any social arena is inherently stressful. It can become very difficult to concentrate—and not to mention, compose music—when you are under stress.
Welcome to Game Music Jobs! This is Part 2 and the conclusion of what happened to the music of Streets of Rage 3. Kawashima stated this in a Red Bull interview: The moment I realized Koshiro-san would let me work on Bare Knuckle II was also the moment when I knew for certain that he had recognized the
