
FAQ About The Evolution of Soundtrack Composition in Videogames

What are chiptunes in the context of video game music?
Chiptunes are a style of music made using sound chips from vintage computers or gaming consoles. They are characterized by their synthesized sounds and are integral to early video games, which had limited audio capabilities. Chiptunes provided catchy, repetitive themes that became iconic parts of the game-playing experience in the 1980s and early 1990s.