Nostalgia and Sound Design in Gaming

This chapter explores the journey of aspiring sound designers as they choose the gaming industry over film, reflecting on the evolution of game audio technology. The discussion touches on building vintage computers and the nostalgia tied to older gaming systems, highlighting the distinct cultural identities of consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. Additionally, they reminisce about iconic MIDI files from the 90s, expressing a desire to create new projects inspired by those classic sounds.