Sound of Gaming

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Sound of Gaming: A Gamer's Guide to the History of the World

A Gamer's Guide to the History of the World

BBC Radio 3 - Sound of Gaming, A Gamer's Guide to the History of the World

Radio 3's regular jaunt into the latest, brightest and best gaming soundtracks.

Louise Blain with gaming music inspired by world history and civilisation to mark the launch of Humankind with a new score by Arnaud Roy.

Louise Blain with gaming music inspired by the world history and civilisation marking the launch of 'Humankind' with a new score by Arnaud Roy.

Louise looks at how world history has been potent source of inspiration for game designers and looks at the pains to which some games and their composers have gone to in order to bring the past alive. Featured soundtracks include 'Far Cry: Primal', 'Rome: Total War', 'Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey', 'Europa Universalis IV', 'Kingdom Come Deliverance', 'God Of War III', 'Assassins Creed: Origins', 'Assassins Creed: Unity' and 'Civilisation VI'.

French composer, Arnaud Roy, talks about his music for the new game 'Humankind', which is out later this month; and also in the programme, a chance to hear a sneak preview of music by Austin Wintory for his new game 'Aliens Fireteam Elite'.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Music: Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals

A journey into the exciting worlds of video games and gaming music.

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