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McCreary to Fill Another Dark Void Composing Socom 4

May 28, 2010 | Gideon Dabi | 2 Comments Share this

Bear McCreary, composer of Dark Void, Dark Void Zero, and Battlestar Galactica, announced on his blog that he will be composing the music for Sony’s upcoming SOCOM 4. Featuring over eight hours’ worth of original music, SOCOM 4 is a franchise reboot that will feature Playstation Move integration.

From his Battlestar Blog: “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve dreamt of a video game score that would feel as if it were being composed specifically for each player, adapting and shifting perfectly to capture the mood of the individual gamer. Thanks to the powerful technology available today, and the talented artists and programmers at Sony and Zipper, I was able to write a score that fulfills this promise.”

I am looking forward to McCreary’s contribution to the game and series. This may be exactly what this franchise needs to be relevant again.

[via VG247]
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Fake Retro, Real Glory: Dark Void Zero Soundtrack (Review)

March 31, 2010 | Audun Sorlie | 3 Comments Share this

One of the first big title releases this year was Dark Void, which was released on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC early January. The game centers around a pilot during the WWII era who gets teleported into a different dimension where he meets Krang and battles the Technodrome. Well, maybe not that last part, but he did travel through dimensions, and we already reviewed the soundtrack and found it to be an enjoyable affair. While it may not have been the most memorable game, it did offer some excellent music, and one track in particular stood out among all these, the Mega Version 8-bit rendition of the main theme.

CAPCOM seemed to take notice of this as they had previously had great success with retro inspired titles like Mega Man 9 and Bionic Commando ReArmed and announced a faux NES title would be developed on the DSiWare dowload service. Bear McCreary was brought in to score and arrange, which was surely a dream come true for the admitted videogame music fan.

Hit the jump to see if they captured the NES feel! (more…)
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Dark Void Soundtrack Coming in February 2010

January 28, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this

I hate it when they do that. Literally days after our interview with Dark Void and Dark Void Zero associate producer Shana Bryant and composer Bear McCreary hinted at a soundtrack release, they’ve gone and announced it. The soundtrack is set to release on a single disc on February 9, 2010 from Sumthing Else Music Works.

I recall speaking with one of the title’s producers at Comic Con, and he noted that there were hours of original music in the game. This means that Bear is pulling out his favorite selections for this disc. Also, we know that Dark Void Zero has approximately 15 minutes of music, but only the 8-bit rendition of the title’s main theme will be making it onto this album. It’s still a nice bonus, and I’m greatly looking forward to hearing it along with the Dark Void selections in glorious CD quality.

How about you? Are you looking forward to the Dark Void soundtrack release next month? Do you think it would be cool if they put out the additional music on iTunes or some other digital outlet?

[via Destructoid]
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Dark Void Zero Interview: Producer Shana Bryant and Composer Bear McCreary

January 21, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 6 Comments Share this

These two are the real deal. Many developers out there claim to be oldschool gamers, but Dark Void and Dark Void Zero Associate Producer Shana Bryant and composer Bear McCreary have thoroughly convinced me that they’re the best people for the job when it comes to this retro gaming movement we’ve been seeing from Capcom.

While we learned that Bear McCreary is a huge classic gaming fan at Comic Con this year, we recently learned that he’d also be scoring the 8-bit Dark Void prequel, Dark Void Zero. This news excited me to no end, and we were super excited to be able to speak with him and Shana Bryant about the title, its 8-bit roots, 8-bit gaming in general, and of course Dark Void, Dark Void Zero, and their respective soundtracks. It’s a good time with lots of retro goodness, so read on!

Our Dark Void Zero interview is waiting for you after the jump! (more…)
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Final Call: Dark Void Swag Pack and Game Contest Ends Tuesday Night!

January 17, 2010 | Jayson Napolitano | 3 Comments Share this

Haven’t entered our Dark Void Ultimate Survivor Swag Pack contest yet? Don’t worry, there’s still time! We’ll be taking entries until Tuesday night at 11:59 PM PST. All you have to do to enter is reply to the original contest post telling us what you’re looking forward to the most with Dark Void or Dark Void Zero. Simple, right?

We’re really excited about this game, and its soundtrack composed by Bear McCreary. Enter our contest, and watch for the game in stores this week!