Great games aren’t built on graphics alone. Music shapes how players feel, react, and remember a game long after they stop ...

It’s easy to think that the grunts, barks, and growls that come from video game enemies would be the simple part. Everyone knows what a breathy grunt sounds like, but can you do it 12 different ways, ...

Every Friday, A.V. Club staffers kick off the weekend by taking a look at the world of gaming, diving in to the ideas that underpin the hobby we love with a bit of Game Theory. We’ll sound off in the ...

Originally from the UK Anthony is an avid reader and writer, now based in Finland. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA in German with Dutch Studies and spent a semester each in ...

Loud concerts aren’t the only activity that can lead to hearing loss over time. A new study suggests that people who spend hours on end playing video games may also be at increased risk for hearing ...

Sound plays a crucial role in enhancing the immersive horror experience in games. Some titles like "Don't Scream" and "A Quiet Place" require players to remain silent for survival. Games like "Dead By ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. As recently as A Quiet Place: Day One earlier this year, Paramount's film franchise has established the rules for the aliens in its world. The ...