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Launched in 1999 to raise the awareness and profile of video game music composers and soundtrack album releases, Music4Games.Net is the award-winning #1 website for video game music information. Music4Games.Net delivers an invaluable spotlight on today’s emerging video game soundtrack industry and is the leading provider of game music infotainment for dedicated gamers, game music fans, audiophiles, students, composers, developers, publishers, producers, audio directors and music executives. Music4Games.Net is regularly consulted, quoted, referenced and utilized as a reliable resource for media articles, conferences, seminars and market studies on the artform and business of music for video games.

Music4Games.Net is the media partner for several industry calendar events and prestigious organizations including The Composer Expo, Develop Conference (Audio Track); MIDEM Music For Images Conference; Game Audio Conference; The Game Audio Network Guild; GC Symphonic Game Music concert in Leipzig, Germany; PLAY! A Videogame Symphony concert series, "Video Games Live" (Official concert tour program), Mutek Festival, Arcadia Festival;  media supporter for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards for best ‘Original Music’ and best ‘Sound’ in a video game.

“A great site for lovers of game soundtracks.”
Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff-Davis)

"There is no place better on the planet to get game audio news! Music4Games already does music and sound reporting with more focused attention and detail than anyone.”
Aaron Marks, The Complete Guide to Game Audio (CMP Books)

“Music4Games.net is the definitive place to come for all things related to video game music. Whether you're in the industry or not it's an invaluable resource.”
Alastair Lindsay, Music Manager - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

“It took courage for Music4Games to establish a website on something that had up to that time been somewhat overlooked in games industry press. But the move has totally paid off, both providing first-rate coverage of one of the coolest aspect of games, and serving to promote music and sound for generations to come. The gaming fans really do care!”
Clint Bajakian, Music Director - Sony Computer Entertainment America

"I think it’s very cool what you guys have done by putting the spotlight on this whole area of the games industry that has for many, many years been shoved into the corner."
Michael Giacchino (Medal of Honor)

"Quite simply, Music4Games is the resource for anyone involved or interested in game audio. At last this sector of the industry, and the talented individuals working within it, get the recognition they deserve. Long may it continue."
Richard Jacques (Headhunter)

"The range of articles, interviews and general reporting on this aspect of the gaming business is second to none. Bravo!"
Harry Gregson-Williams (Metal Gear Solid)

"Music4Games is the premier destination for information about what is happening in the world of video game music."
Jesper Kyd (Hitman)

"Music4Games rocks! You really care about game music and everything that goes into creating it - and that is why your site is so informative and enjoyable."
Bill Brown (Ghost Recon)

"Your belief in game music is going to bring great success as you are pioneering something entirely new. You're the 'firstest with the mostest'. And, quite honestly the best."
Jeremy Soule (Neverwinter Nights)

"If there's one top professional site that truly focuses on the game music industry and all who are involved, it's Music4Games. More than just covering the music itself, it is a one stop information resource for all game soundtrack related news and events happening today."
Frank Klepacki (Command & Conquer)

Music4Games logo design by Graeme Swinton.

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Greg O'Connor-Read | Editor

As Editor of Music4Games.Net and a prolific promoter of video game music, Greg has raised the value of the art form of music for video games, solidified the artist recognition factor and artistic merit for video game music composers and established the video game soundtrack as a commercial and artistic commodity. Greg has been instrumental in the promotion of numerous breakthrough video game soundtracks including: Assassin's CreedBioShock, CrysisHalo 3, Mass Effect, Unreal Tournament 3Gears of War, Hellgate: London, Clive Barker's JerichoUntold Legends: Dark Kingdom,  Halo 2 Volumes 1&2, Myst 3-5, Hitman 1-4, Headhunter 1&2, Destroy All Humans! 1&2, Prince of Persia 2&3, Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 1&2, Splinter Cell: Double AgentRed SteelJade Empire, Fable, Advent Rising, Kameo: Elements of Power, Perfect Dark Zero, MediEvil ResurrectionMen of Valor, Shadow Ops: Red MercuryIndiana Jones and The Emperor’s Tomb, Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, Freedom Fighters and many more. 

Widely recognized as a leading authority and promoter of contemporary video game music, Greg consulted for The Barbican’s “Game On” exhibition, the first international touring exhibition to celebrate the art and culture of video games. In 2003, he lobbied for and secured the British Academy Award (BAFTA) for best original music in a video game and moderated the Society of Composers and Lyricists’ (SCL) first seminar on "Writing Music for Games." In 2006 Greg was consulted by Viacom-owned GameTrailers TV on the induction of the "Best Original Video Game Score" category in the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Most recently he was the consultant and moderater for the 2007 MIDEM Music For Images Conference video game music panel featuring veteran music producer Nile Rodgers (Sumthing Else Music Works). Greg also currently serves as an advisory board member of the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) and Soundtrack peer member of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS). Greg was the first recipient of the Game Audio Network Guild Recognition Award and has been featured in The Hollywood ReporterThe Chicago TribuneThe Complete Guide to Game Audio (CMP Books), Billboard Magazine, BBC Radio, The Book of Games Volume 2 - The Ultimate Reference in Videogames (GameXplore) and Prima Games' Paid to Play: An Insiders Guide to Video Game Careers (Random House).

Additionally, Greg has either contributed to or secured coverage for composers and video game soundtracks in The Hollywood Reporter, The New York TimesBillboard, BBCBusiness Week, Red Herring, POST, Electronic Musician, Computer Music, Future MusicMIX, Sound On Sound, Develop, Edge, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Play MagazineOfficial PlayStation Magazine and Official Xbox Magazine. Greg also initiated and/or consulted for the first game music video features on Gamer TV, EBGames TV, Gamer Nation TV and GameTrailers TV.

Prior to these achievements in the video game industry, Greg was formerly the press officer for “The Orange” live music venue in west London. The Orange was one of London’s premier A&R hotspot venues and played host to numerous up and coming and popular British music artists such as Radiohead, Jamiroquai, 3 Colors Red, Moloko and Feeder. The Orange was also the venue for “Live at The Orange,” the world’s first live on-screen interactive music program produced by the Videotron cable TV company.

   
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Valerie Vickers | Director

Valerie’s main focus is championing musical talent and building Music4Games as the international destination and global hub for game music. As Director of Music4Games, Inc., the company behind the award-winning website Music4Games.Net, Valerie oversees all of Music4Games’ services including artist development, IP enhancement, branding, education, cross-promotions, global/local positioning, consultation, record label procurement, product management, soundtrack promotions, publicity and market research.

Valerie’s experience in the music industry spans from concert promotion to A&R working with numerous platinum selling albums and #1 hit singles by some of the biggest names in the music business. Her entry into the music industry began as a booking agent assistant in New York for acts like AC/DC, Def Leppard, Elvis Costello, Iron Maiden and Neil Young. In Publicity, Valerie was part of the Press division which broke Bon Jovi at PolyGram Records, along with a press roster including John Cougar Mellencamp and KISS.

Valerie was the Personal Assistant for the Head of A&R at Elektra/Asylum Records working with critically acclaimed artists such as Ruben Blades, Billy Bragg, Happy Mondays, Danny Gatton, The Sugarcubes and celebrated rock acts Metallica and Motley Crue. Valerie was the International A&R Manager for The Cure, Kraftwerk, Dave Stewart and Bjork for Elektra Entertainment Group, and later relocated to London where she held an International A&R role with One Little Indian Records. She also served as Label Manager for garage label Chocolate Boy Recordings, which garnered the UK and European #1 hit single “Sweet Like Chocolate.” In film, Valerie has liaised on music placement for blockbuster movies such as Oliver Stone’s The Doors starring Val Kilmer, JFK starring Kevin Costner and Cocktail starring Tom Cruise.

   
 
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