Category: Music

Black Mesa’s Soundtrack Might Just Be Very Close To Release, Believe It Or Not

April 13th, 2012 · By Vic · 25 Comments

Black Mesa (or Black Mesa Source, if you prefer) has been stuck in development hell for a really, really long while. But for a free Source mod that aims to recreate one of the greatest games ever made with modern technology and modern sensibilities – time is the only commodity they have. All we know is that the mod will finally be released exactly two weeks after its soundtrack is released. So, of course, we’re all very interested in finding out when and where we can find the soundtrack online, as composed by Joel Nielsen.

But it seems the Black Mesa soundtrack’s launch might almost be upon us. What makes us think so? Read on to find out…

“Half-Life 2: Godspeed You! Gordon Freeman”

January 28th, 2012 · By Vic · 8 Comments

Half-Life 2 lends itself to a lot of different styles and moods. As such, it seems as if you could almost put just about any soundtrack behind it, granted it fit properly. But, of course, the prevalent atmosphere in the Half-Life 2 series is melancholia. After all, the Earth has been invaded by a totalitarian multi-dimensional alien empire picking Earth to the bone for its now-dwindling resources. There are no more children, and genocide has taken most of the world’s population.

So while you could, in theory, make an improved HL2 soundtrack using Haddaway’s “What Is Love”, the HL2 series really does lend itself to more somber sorts of music. Which brings us to…

News Roundup #56

August 31st, 2011 · By Vic · 3 Comments

And we’re right back in the game with another roundup!

Game Composer Jason Hayes Now Working At Valve

August 28th, 2011 · By Vic · 0 Comments

Back in March, word got out that Valve had hired renowned game designer Doug Church. We don’t know what he’s working on, but what we do know is that Valve continues to attract some of the industry’s greatest veterans. And now, this seems to have been made even more evident. Read on to find out why!

News Roundup #50

July 20th, 2011 · By Vic · 7 Comments

And it’s big number 50! We’re also getting rather close to our one year anniversary!

Steamcast to Interview Jonathan Coulton Today

July 15th, 2011 · By Vic · 1 Comment

Remember the Jonathan Coulton interview the folks at Steamcast announced a while back, only to then postpone to a later, unknown date? Well, it’s finally back, and it’s being done today!