September 7, 2024: 8-Bit Music Theory

One of the first musical genres that caught my attention as a kid was soundtracks/film scores. I've always been fascinated by the way composers work with directors to give a movie an overall feel, as well as adding tension or depth to individual scenes. This interest deepened when I was introduced to Final Fantasy VII , my first RPG of any sort. It has a sweeping score that includes numerous leitmotifs and a surprising amount of depth for a first generation Playstation game. (Yes, I'm old.)  If you also enjoy video game soundtracks, then you'll definitely want to check out the YouTube channel 8-Bit Music Theory. Hosted by a music fan with a deep knowledge of how (and why) music works, this channel is a must-view for people who want to learn more about their favorite gaming tunes. I'm an especially big fan of his videos about Castlevania and the above-mentioned Final Fantasy VII , but fans of the Super Mario , Pokemon , and Zelda franchises will find some great content here as well. There are also some great videos for less well-known scores, such as those of Cuphead , Civilization VI , and Pikmin . Now if only there was a video covering Borislav Slavov's work for Baldur's Gate 3 . . . 

– Katie Duffy

Warehouse 23 News: The City Never Sleeps Because Of All The Action

There are a million stories in the city, and they're all exciting! GURPS Action 9: The City shows how you can add GURPS City Stats to your GURPS Action campaigns. It also features six sample cities to use with your own action-packed adventures. Download it today from Warehouse 23!