Music
Let’s enjoy some Square Enix game soundtracks in acoustic covers
The Square Enix Music Channel remains a gift to the Internet. So in this dire summer for the gaming industry (layoffs, the end of physical media, console price hikes), let’s keep the faith and listen to NieR played on hammered dulcimer. This, too, shall pass.
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Unreal Engine 5.8 is a major audio release, despite Epic staffing cuts
Epic layoffs in March cut deep into the audio and music teams. But there’s hope that their work will live on in Unreal Engine and MetaSounds, via what is arguably the most innovative sound work built into any game engine. Unreal Engine 5.8, now in preview, features a bunch of powerful tools for working with sound, one of the biggest sound releases yet. Here’s a look at what’s in that roadmap.
Peter Kirn - June 1, 2026
Gaming Motion Music tech Software Tech
From sushi pianos to Yoko Shimomura, Square Enix Music TV is the best TV
In a dark and often soulless world, the Square Enix Music Channel is a total oasis — like an instant-action antidepressant. Want to see the Osaka sound team play with a sushi piano? Want to hear composer Yoko Sihomura talk about figure skating? Want to tune into an hours-long stream of Final Fantasy III music? They’re here for you. I guarantee you it’s better than anything else you could possibly be watching.
Peter Kirn - April 27, 2026
Gaming Motion Music Music tech Tech
How to run Bitwig Studio on the Steam Deck gaming console
Peter Kirn - December 11, 2025
Gaming Gear Music tech Pocket gaming Software Tech
