With the work I’ve done assembling non-traditional music-making video game titles (that include sequencers, synths, instruments, and other in-game apps) for audio-sculptures and DJ purposes, I’ve noticed a lack of resources with info about the game “genre” of music-making. Of course, there are rhythm games that are well documented, I’m speaking specifically about games like the Game Boy Color game Pocket Music, or the Playstation 1 game MTV Music Generator. Another example is the extra sequencer feature that’s including in the PSP game Lumines 2. I think these need to be listed all together as they are unique uses of console hardware to create something beyond gaming, but is a function utility, and serves as an opportunity to approach interactivity in new and interesting ways.
More info to come!
other areas I’d like to focus on eventually:
•comprehensive list of games with Create-a-Player
•list of games with in-game drawing applications (CoolBoarders 2)