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We’ll explore some of the sweeping scores that accompany these epic worlds, from World of Warcraft to Final Fantasy XIV to Guild Wars and more.

We talk with the Grammy-winning conductor and share some of his groundbreaking recordings.

Nintendo's 'Splatoon 3' features cute battles with paint brushes, bathtubs, and even windshield wipers. Unlike other shooter games, Splatoon has attracted an especially friendly, inclusive fan base.

In 1990, 'The Secret of Monkey Island" broke ground with a pirate adventure filled with puzzles and wit. Now, the original game designers are back in "Return to Monkey Island."

The huge original soundtrack to Horizon Forbidden West breathes life into a lush yet dangerous dystopian landscape.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps brings together dazzling animation and stirring music in an approach partly inspired by Disney films.

An unusual videogame called Cult of the Lamb was recently released for several gaming platforms. It flew to the top of the sales charts, and seems to be developing a cult following of its own.

Playing video games for a living sounds like a dream job. But toxic fans and demanding schedules can turn that dream into a nightmare.

From critical hits like Elden Ring to indie darlings like Tunic, it's been a busy year for video games. NPR staffers and contributors round up their favorites so far.

Kerry Hays has crowdsourced the manuals for upwards of 850 unique Super Nintendo games and made them free on an online archive.