When the question of original compositions vs licensed music in video games come up as to which one is superior, it often time boils down to the genre of the game. In recent years sports games have taken the lions share of licensed soundtracks, and for good reason. The genre’s inherent nature of relying on similar game conventions provides a perfect venue for licensed tracks to garner both publicity as well as keeping things relatable for the player; If you are unsure of what I mean just try and imagine a Madden game with a Symphonic Soundtrack….

It’s that time of year again, the eggnog will be flowing, the carolers caroling, the chestnuts roasting, and the relatives are on their way. Don’t panic! This is your gaming guide for the holidays .

Music is a huge part of my life; as a drummer and a DJ there is rarely a moment in which I don’t have something on my iPod that I am listening to. With such a diverse taste in music…