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The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.

I'm Dallas Taylor.

This is the story of how video game sound designers create new worlds,

tell stories, and bring imaginary characters to life. I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee.

As the first generations raised with video games, a lot of us Gen Xers and millennials continue to play as adults.

In fact, more people than ever are playing, even if they don't consider themselves a gamer.

With the rise of mobile and social gaming, last year, the industry took in over $30 billion in the United States alone. That's more

than movies and music. Combined. Games are often defined by their visuals. Back in the 80s,

it was all some commercials could talk about. Did you see the latest Nintendo newsletter?

Whoa, nice graphics. I'd like to get my hands on that game.

So if games are such a visual-focused medium, why is sound important?

Sound in games really comes down to communicating a sense of place and a sense of emotion.

That's Damien Caspar, a leading technical sound designer.

It is an unseen art.

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