

The classic Battlefield theme is nothing new for PC fans of the game, but it makes it’s first triumphant appearance on the Xbox 360 in Battlefield 1943. There are still a lot of great titles on the way for XBLA, and are bound to have fantastic soundtracks worthy of placement among the best. Narrowing the nominees down was difficult, and many great game soundtracks were sadly eliminated. The following list is comprised of the best game soundtracks that can currently be found on XBLA. And lets not forget Video Games Live, a concert series performed by a live orchestra with synchronized video footage and lighting and effects.

Even digital download services like iTunes have been selling game soundtracks. OverClocked ReMix is a site where devoted users create and upload remixed and reinterpreted arrangements of game music to download, all for free. Some major gaming sites, like GamesRadar, feature a Game Music of the Day article beside their daily features and news articles. Countless fan sites, blogs and file sharing websites have gone up in dedication to game music. While some fans have been enjoying game music for years, the popularity of videogame soundtracks has risen sharply in the last decade.

What would game franchises like Super Mario Brothers, Halo, Final Fantasy, Mega Man, The Legend of Zelda and Metal Gear Solid be like without their amazing soundtracks to go along with them? Some of the most popular and iconic games in history have equally iconic musical scores to go along with them. The world of video game music is vast and exciting, but one that I feel is often overlooked.
