composer Archives

AppWizard

March 14, 2026

Starfield’s composer says the game will become ‘legendary’, Todd Howard’s a ‘visionary’, and maybe you ‘were just not ready for it’

Composer Inon Zur has worked in the gaming industry for nearly three decades, contributing to numerous titles, including Bethesda's Fallout series and Starfield. In an interview, he praised Todd Howard for his creativity and vision, despite mixed reviews for Starfield, which received a 75% score from PC Gamer. Zur described the score for Starfield as a standout feature, emphasizing the duality of vastness and motion in space. He used unconventional orchestration techniques, with woodwinds creating rapid patterns and brass and strings providing a stable backdrop. Zur aimed to capture the relationship between individuals and the enormity of space, which influenced his compositional process.

AppWizard

February 23, 2026

I only needed 5 songs to know that In Falsus is going to be my go-to rhythm game when I can’t get to the arcade

Soundtrack Sunday focuses on the video game music of In Falsus, an upcoming title from British developer Lowiro, known for its immersive arcade rhythm experiences since 2017. Lowiro has drawn inspiration from Japanese rhythm games, particularly Sound Voltex, and has created a demo for In Falsus that features five tracks. Notable contributions include "Cryogenic" by Camellia, "Chobit Flavour" by Aran, "à la mode" by ak+q, "Ordirehv" by Feryquitous, and "Ghost Ray" by Qlarabelle and crayvxn. The demo showcases a high-quality soundtrack with contributions from esteemed composers, positioning In Falsus as a strong contender in the rhythm game genre. Additional composers such as BlackY, Blacklolita, and kanone are hinted at in the gameplay trailer, generating excitement for the game's full release.

Winsage

January 11, 2026

Windows Media Player’s ‘find album information’ functionality has been removed — you’ll have to find other software for playing and ripping CDs with relevant track information

Microsoft has removed the 'find album information' and 'update album info online' functionalities from the Media Player applications in Windows 11. Neither the Windows Media Player Legacy nor the latest Media Player app can connect to retrieve data such as album artwork, track names, and details when an audio CD is inserted. The built-in 'Find Album Information' service, which relies on musicmatch-ssl.xboxlive.com, is unreachable. Users attempting to update album information in the latest Media Player app receive an error message indicating a connection issue, despite having a stable internet connection. The removal of these features is disappointing for users who still appreciate physical media, especially as optical drives are becoming rare in new computers.

AppWizard

January 5, 2026

Ex-CDPR devs’ blood-soaked new RPG teases two possible companions and a stunning theme playing on its Witcher 3 heritage

The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to launch in 2026, developed by Rebel Wolves, which includes former CD Projekt Red veterans. The development team, led by game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and community lead Dominika Burza, is committed to transparency and community engagement, sharing insights and progress on the game. An orchestral performance of the game’s main theme was presented, composed by Nikola Kołodziejczyk. A cinematic trailer introduced two characters: a human with magical abilities and a vampire, who will accompany the protagonist, Coen. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam for updates.

AppWizard

November 29, 2025

Story-driven adventure game All Adrift announced for PC

All Adrift is a narrative-driven simulation adventure where players assume the role of Sian Lightchaser, an immortal member of the Arwin Empire. Sian is tasked with creating a religion called "Arwinism" that glorifies the empire, despite its role in the destruction of her own people. The game features a visually rich aesthetic, combining literary text, painterly visuals, and a diverse musical score. Sian witnesses the stark contrast between beauty and the grim realities of her world, including a billboard announcing 91,060,000,080 casualties, highlighting the ongoing tragedy of a failed ceasefire. The narrative explores themes of morality, survival, and the impact of history. The game's creative team includes Bae Sang Hyun as Producer, Director, Writer, Game Design Director, Art Director, and Music Producer; Woo Gi Hun as Game Designer and Programmer; Park Na Hyun as Composer; and voice actors Mare Flos, Bae Sang Hyun, and Kim Han Baek.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Psychological Horror Game ‘Total Chaos’ out Now on Xbox Game Pass, PC and consoles

Apogee Entertainment, in collaboration with Infogrames, has released Total Chaos, a psychological horror game developed by Sam Prebble. The game features a blend of survival horror elements, including resource management, melee combat, and gunplay, set in the desolate Fort Oasis. Players will explore nine chapters filled with haunting visuals and grotesque environments, uncovering the island's dark secrets while managing resources and crafting weapons. The game includes a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on Silent Hill. Total Chaos is available for .99 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass support, and will soon be released on GOG and the Epic Games Store, with SteamVR support expected in Q2 2026.

AppWizard

November 18, 2025

My favorite horror game of 2025 sounds like a literal nightmare because its composer sampled the creaking of an old house and a metal saw scraping ‘an instrument that sounded horrifying yet could have been made in feudal Japan’

Labyrinth of the Demon King is a first-person survival horror game set in Feudal Japan, featuring a soundscape composed by Remu Daifuku. Daifuku's sound design includes unsettling noises such as gurgles and eerie biwa string solos. He recorded sounds from his old house and the town's bonshō bell to enhance authenticity. A custom daxophone was created using old nokogiri blades to align with the game's historical context. The final sound design was processed through an old tape machine for a gritty texture that complements the game's visuals. The soundtrack is available on YouTube and itch.io, and the game can be found on Steam.

AppWizard

November 15, 2025

Former id Software artist argues performance and optimization is ‘as much of an art problem’ as a tech one: ‘Killzone 2 looks incredible today. FEAR looks incredible today’

Emanuel Palalic, the game director of Defect, discussed the game's optimization, highlighting that it has lenient system requirements with an RTX 2060 as the minimum specification. This contrasts with the trend of mandatory ray tracing in many contemporary titles. The game's soundtrack is described as "really exploring the extremes of distortion." Defect does not have an official release date, but players can add it to their wishlist on Steam.

AppWizard

November 10, 2025

Mick Gordon is asking ‘how heavy can we get it?’ in his first full game soundtrack since Doom Eternal: ‘I’m really exploring the extremes of distortion with this project’

Australian composer Mick Gordon is known for his distinctive future-metal sound in videogame music, particularly for his work on id Software's Wolfenstein and Doom. After parting ways with Bethesda, he has worked on various projects, including the soundtrack for Atomic Heart and recently announced his involvement in the soundtrack for the upcoming cyberpunk game Defect. The game features a sprawling metropolis and an omnipresent surveillance AI, drawing inspiration from the 2011 film Dredd. Gordon aims to integrate his musical style into Defect while experimenting with microtonal sounds and off-tempo beats. He plans to use synthesizers to create an immersive auditory experience that reflects the game's grim cityscapes. Gordon also cited the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie as an unexpected source of inspiration for capturing a nostalgic energy in his work. Players can wishlist Defect on Steam as they await its release.