Video Game Controller

Beyond Beeps and Bloops

Soundcheck | Mar 11, 2011

Video game music has come a long way since the days of Super Mario Bros. One popular title's theme made Grammy history last month when it beat out nominated works from veterans like Bobby McFerrin and Herbie Hancock. Today: the maturation and mainstream success of video game scores. Plus: glam-punk icons the New York Dolls perform live in our studio.

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