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    Sound plays an important role in immersing players in video games. The document discusses how sound can be used to convey emotion, provide information to players about their environment or enemies, and enhance immersion. It provides the example of how the music and dragon sounds in Skyrim help create atmosphere and alert the player to potential threats. Different types of sound are also categorized, including diegetic sounds that come from within the game world and non-diegetic music that accompanies moments like boss battles.

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    SOUND FOR VIDEO GAMES

    Psychology of Sound
    Name a game where the sound really stood out for you. Make a list of why you
    remember it.
    Skyrim. The music in this game made me feel so immersed in the game
    because everywhere you look you can see a rich landscape worth exploring.
    The sound when a dragon is near though helps you know that there is an
    enemy near.

    What are the functions of sound in a video game?


    Emotion/Mood
    Perception
    Immersion
    Sound as information/ atmosphere
    Metroid Prime
    Diegetic
    Monster roar
    Evacuate alert
    Gun blast
    Dialogue
    Energy shield
    Footsteps
    Parasite queen screams and
    movements

    Non-Diegetic
    Boss battle music track
    Escape music track

    In pairs or groups of three see if you can name games that use tension
    music...

    Left for dead


    Left for dead 2
    Gears of war
    Outlast
    Amnesia
    Silent hill
    Evil within
    Bioshock 1/2/Infinite
    Dead space

    Doom
    Halo 1

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