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245 0 0 _aMusic in the role-playing game :
_bheroes & harmonies /
_cedited by William Gibbons and Steven Reale.
264 1 _aLondon :
_bRoutledge,
_c2019.
300 _a224 pages :
_billustrations (black and white)
336 _atext
_2rdacontent
336 _astill image
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 8 _a'Music in the Role-Playing Game' offers the first scholarly approach focusing on music in the broad class of video games known as role-playing games, or RPGs. Known for their narrative sophistication and long playtimes, RPGs have long been celebrated by players for the quality of their cinematic musical scores, which have taken on a life of their own, drawing large audiences to live orchestral performances. The chapters in this volume address the role of music in popular RPGs such as 'Final Fantasy' and 'World of Warcraft', delving into how music interacts with the gaming environment to shape players' perceptions and engagement.
521 _aSpecialized.
650 0 _aVideo game music
_xHistory and criticism.
650 0 _aFantasy games.
650 7 _aMusic.
_2eflch
650 7 _aMusic.
_2ukslc
700 1 _aGibbons, William
_q(William James),
_d1981-
_eeditor.
700 1 _aReale, Steven,
_eeditor.
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