The worlds of music and gaming are more interconnected than ever, and the creative use of music in games plays a crucial role in shaping immersive experiences, storytelling, and global exposure for artists. Soundtracks are increasingly released as standalone products, performed live, and celebrated by dedicated communities. Game composers and audio teams are gaining visibility and recognition far beyond the gaming world.

Despite the growing role of music in games, the relationship between the games industry and the music industry remains surprisingly limited: what are the underlying causes of this disconnect? 

Outstanding collaborations, both major and Indie, can reveal which are the winning practices, expose where the structures are still falling short, and help us understand what could be done to build stronger bridges between these two creative worlds. The key lies in the Human Factor - games developers, composers, the entire universe of existing music, and finally, the fans and players - which is leading the way towards a sustainable symbiosis.