Jesper Kyd scores Assassin’s Creed II

If you didn’t know, Jesper Kyd has created the soundtrack for Ubisoft’s upcoming third-person stealth action game, Assassin’s Creed II. Kyd scored the first game’s soundtrack and hopes to bring the same kind of magic to the follow-up - an atmospheric score that offers a “new direction and crafts an immensely diverse, melodic and progressive musical palette featuring acoustic and symphonic orchestrations with emotional depth and diversity.” Sounds fanciful and footloose. The original score was recorded with a Hollywood orchestra and choir at the Capitol Studios. The Assassin’s Creed II Original Soundtrack will be available for digital download from popular music stores on November 16th.

The game is scheduled to launch on November 17th, 2009 for the PS3, Xbox 360 and the PC. For more information about Assassin’s Creed II, visit www.assassinscreed.com.

Inon Zur scores Dragon Age: Origins

Composer Inon Zur has been tapped to compose the original score for Dragon Age: Origins, BioWare announced today. Zur is no stranger to BioWare’s games; he composed the music for Baldur’s Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. He is also responsible for the music in such hits as Crysis, Fallout 3 and Prince of Persia.

BioWare also announced that the score from Dragon Age: Origins will be performed live at A Night in Fantasia 2009 on September 26 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Australia. The ‘Night in Fantasia 2009′ concert will feature the Eminence Symphony Orchestra, a choir, special guest performers and a score of popular tracks from video games including Dragon Age: Origins. Vocalist Aubrey Ashburn, singer and co-writer of the Dragon Age: Origins Elvish ballad “I Am the One,” will be performing selections from the game soundtrack by Inon Zur.

Dragon Age: Origins will be released on November 3rd in North America and November 6th in Europe on the Xbox 360 and PC. The PlayStation 3 version will follow later in November. Dragon Age: Origins is rated M by the ESRB.

Halo 3: ODST soundtrack Sept. 22

Sumthing Else Music Works announced that the official soundtrack to Halo 3: ODST, featuring an original musical score from Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori, will be released later this month. The 2-disc set will be released on September 22nd to retail outlets through Sumthing Else Music Works, and will be available for digital download on Sumthing Digital and iTunes.

Developed for Xbox 360 by series creators Bungie, Halo 3: ODST is a new game in the Halo saga that lets players experience events leading up to the story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of an ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant’s invasion of New Mombasa. The release promises to add a new dimension to a universe that gamers around the world have known and loved for close to eight years.

Dead Space composer scores Section 8

When you play Southpeak’s new squad-based strategic sci-fi themed shooter and hear the wonderful score in the background, be sure to say a little thank-you to BAFTA award-winning composer Jason Graves. He’s the man who has created the original music score for TimeGate Studios’ newest game. You may have heard Graves work already; his orchestral music has been featured in such games as Dead Space and the Star Trek franchise.

Section 8 is being released by SouthPeak Games for Xbox 360 and PC on September 1st, 2009.

Tom Chick seems to be enjoying it, for whatever that’s worth (some would say that’s worth a lot).

Codemasters reveals DiRT 2 sountrack

Codemasters announced the soundtrack for its upcoming racing game sequel DiRT 2. The soundtrack, chosen to reflect the game’s marriage of festival spirit and off-road racing, will feature some of the biggest names in contemporary music. The 45 strong, officially licensed track list includes Queens of the Stone Age’s Little Sister, Friendly Fires’ In The Hospital, White Lies’ To Lose My Life, Ladyhawke’s My Delerium, You Me At Six’s Save It For The Bedroom and The Qemists’ Lost Weekend.

For a full track listing visit www.facebook.com/dirt2game.

Bionic Commando PC game, soundtrack released

Nathan Spencer is getting a 3D make-over and soundtrack with the release of Bionic Commando for Windows PCs. Bionic Commando is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB and is available now on store shelves in North America for $39.99 for Windows PCs and through various online distribution platforms, including the Capcom e-Store and Steam. Bionic Commando Rearmed is also available via Steam. Bionic Commando Rearmed can be purchased in a bundle through Steam with Bionic Commando for $44.99.

Also available today is the Bionic Commando soundtrack composed by Jamie Christopherson, Simun Viklund, Trond-Viggo Melsen and Erik Thunberg. The soundtrack is being published via Nile Rogers’ Sumthing Else Music Works and is available today at retail through Sumthing Else Music Works, as digital download on Sumthing Digital and iTunes.

Street Fighter IV soundtrack coming May 26

Sumthing Else Music Works will release the Street Fighter IV Original Soundtrack featuring the original music score from Capcom’s popular fighting series, on May 26. The Street Fighter IV Original Soundtrack 2-CD set will be available through Sumthing Else Music Works, at retail through Sumthing Distribution and as a digital release on Sumthing Digital and iTunes.

Sumthing Else Music Works says that Capcom and Hideyuki Fukasawa’s Street Fighter IV Original Soundtrack offers all the beats that highlight the game’s dramatic fights, reflects the Street Fighter characters’ international flavor, and offers new directions for classic Street Fighter melodies. For both long-time Street Fighter fans and newcomers, Street Fighter IV OST is an energetic, ambitious fighting game soundtrack capturing the intense experience of the series.