The Game Audio Explosion - A Guide to Great Game Sound Part II: Music, FMVs and Audio Planning by Steve Kutay
V. MUSIC PRODUCTION A. THE UNDERSCORE – INTERACTIVE VS. FILM MUSIC Until recently, you simply could not compare game music to film music. Every aspect involved in their production, from budgets to performance, made it an impractical comparison. Today, these two media have a working relationship. ... ACTION/ARCADE AND SPORTS GAMES The most basic function of game music is best exhibited in ‘arcade’ style games in which the overall gaming experience is enhanced by the addition of adrenaline-surging music.

Shooters: An Industry's Legacy? by James Boza
It’s hard to watch an old friend go. That’s why we’re lucky that we’re into electronics and nerdy things that plug into walls, right? These are things that never really pick up stakes and leave… the worst that might happen is that some jerk will borrow your nerd gear and never give it back. ... No matter how many years of experience a gamer has under their belt, they can recognize shooters as a caricature of the video game in its most prominent and successful role: an over-the-top, purely likable form of fantasy and escapism.

Three Great Places for Free Software by Douglas Hanna
There's a lot of software out there that you can download free – either completely free or to try for 30 days free before buying. Three great sites There are three great places where you can find freeware and shareware. The first of these is www.zdnet.com. ... The Games category is subdivided into Action, Arcade, Board Games, Card Games, and more. ... Like Twocows, this site is aimed more at us non-techies, with categories such as Audio & Video, Design and Photo, Desktop Enhancements, Home and education and Mac Software.