Dead Space is a survival horror game set aboard a derelict space station, where players must navigate a nightmarish environment filled with grotesque, reanimated creatures called necromorphs. The game is renowned for its immersive atmosphere, blending haunting sound design, claustrophobic environments, and intense action to create a truly terrifying experience. I wanted to highlight the role… Continue reading The Horror of Sound in Dead Space!
Author: Rachel Eggers
Sampling in Metal Music!
Where did Metal Music come from? Metal music originated from industrial working-class areas in the United Kingdom (UK), specifically in the midlands and northern England. A large number of factories process actual metal, specifically steel, this is where the term “metal” music came from. It has its roots in blues, rock, and 1960s psychedelic rock.… Continue reading Sampling in Metal Music!
The Immersive Environment of Red Dead II!
The video game “Red Dead Redemption II” was one of the best immersive single-player story-driven games in 2018. The game garnered record-breaking attention for the attention to detail in its rich storyline, realistic characters, highly detailed world, and most importantly its sound design. From the moment the player enters the game they are enveloped by… Continue reading The Immersive Environment of Red Dead II!
StoryCorps Blog Posting – Rachel Eggers
This week I listen to two stories on StoryCorps. The first story was titled “She’s probably the strongest woman you’ll ever meet” Remembering the Mother of Women’s Judo by Jean Kanokogi and Eve Aronoff Trivella. This story was about martial arts champion Rusty Kanokogi and how she fought for women’s right to compete at the… Continue reading StoryCorps Blog Posting – Rachel Eggers