Links_

Here's a selection of recommended external web sites for game music fans:

Game Music Databases and Directories_

Vgmdb.net [beta] - Absolutely incredible resource for game music fans out there!

Free Game Music .mp3s and more_

Game Music Jukebox - What a find! I'm not entirely sure of the legality of this site.. but as the music isn't available to actually download it's probably ok. Anyway, WHAT a superb idea and site!
Auto Assault - Grab 9 (nine!) superb free tracks from this popular online racing game (music by Richard Dekkard).
1. If you like what you hear, be aware that the collector's edition of the game includes a complete Game Soundtrack CD album!
The Longest Journey - Legal download from the official game site!
LucasArts Soundtracks - Unofficial but beautifully realised homage to the fantastic music from Monkey Island, The Dig & more
1. ..but not updated since 2005..
Kameo - Elements Of Power - Loads of information about the expansive soundtrack to the game, inc. some free sample tracks

Publishers and General Promoters of Game Music_

Game Music Central - A promising new resource, already offering an exclusive CD compilation release! [to be rated].

Official description: "A brand new online music store and community dedicated to people with a passion for games and game music."

Music 4 Games - Without doubt one of THE finest game music resources out there. Essential
Quest Studios - An absolute gem of a resource for fans of music from the Sierra Adventure games from the 1980's / 1990's
Gamemusicthemes.com - An interesting and unique premise - this site offers sheet music (in .pdf format) for game music for a variety of platforms! (.midi versions are also available to listen to or download).

Record Labels_

Sumthing Else Distribution - The label behind the likes of "Halo 2", "Kameo - Elements of Power" and many more video game soundtrack releases.
La La Land Records - The label behind "Headhunter : Redemption" and "Secret Weapons Over Normandy".
Virgin Records - Responsible for the official releases for Cyan's "MYST" and "RIVEN" Soundtrack CDs.

Dedicated Online Shops for Game Music_

gamemusic.com - The name says it all!
SynSoniq Records (Germany) - Stockists of a wide range of game music titles including some on their own label
Game OST (Russian site) - Superb, promising and updated site packed with good quality cover scans, news and more! [English version]
Screen Archives Entertainment - Video Game Music category

General Online Shops (stocking some Game Music)_

Game Play - Underrated online shop selling a broad range of PC and Next-Gen Console games (some including game soundtracks)
Gamestation - The closest rival to "Game" at street level, these plucky characters specialise in new and used (trade-in) console and PC games
Play.com - One of THE largest online retailers, Play.com have also turned their hand a selling games. Worth a look (FREE P+P).

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At the moment this list concentrates on game shops (online and high street). In due course we'll be including noted Game Music web sites too, so watch this space for further developments soon.

Suggestions please!

Do you know of any quality game music related resources not already mentioned here? Email John with the lowdown and he'll be sure to consider adding a link, free of charge (sites containing material considered unsuitable will not be considered)

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