video games

We're taking a musical tour of this iconic video game franchise!

Video game scores have earned a category of their own at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Join us for a look at each of the nominees!

We talk with the "Irish queen of game music" and the first woman to conduct at the Oscars.

Even with the game delays we've gotten used to, 2023 is shaping up to be a banner year.

A group of video game testers has formed Microsoft's first labor union in the U.S. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Nicole Carpenter, senior reporter at Polygon, about the rise of video game unions.

Quality assurance workers at Microsoft's ZeniMax Studios began voting on a union in December. Microsoft pledged to remain neutral through the process and let employees decide if they want to join.

Hear Kena: Bridge of Spirits' atmospheric and emotional original score.

Many critics prophesied that “Elden Ring” would be the most celebrated game of 2022.

From Elden Ring to Immortality, 2022 delivered long-anticipated titles and ambitious indie games. NPR staff and contributors list their favorites.

Hear our interview with the video game industry’s go-to woodwind soloist and music that features her playing.