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• Cyberpunk 2077's in-game band portrayed by Swedish punk rock band Refused

  Swedish punk rock band Refused has signed on to provide the sound for in-game band Samurai in Cyberpunk 2077.

• Capcom just added a buttload of its games' soundtracks to Spotify

  Capcom fans can now listen to their favourite in-game tunes on Spotify.

• Guitar Hero Live refunds being issued to US customers

  If you purchased Guitar Hero Live within the last year, you are entitled to a refund.

• Sayonara Wild Hearts is a new game for Switch from the developer of Device 6

  Sayonara Wild Hearts was revealed at the Game Awards 2018.

• Paul McCartney's hot banger is back in Forsaken

  Destiny 2: Forsaken launched less than 24 hours ago and already the team at  PCGamesN have found what is probably the best feature in the entire game.

• Africa by Toto: the Minecraft edition

  Memes with Toto’s hit “Africa” are all the rage right now and Minecraft player and Youtube user grande1899’s latest video is the cherry on the cake. It’s just under three minutes long, so short enough for you to have a quick sing along wherever you are.

• Ubisoft releases Assassin's Creed Odyssey musical theme as a single

  Say what you will about triple-AAA games and annual releases like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – they’re still producing some good music.

• Final Fantasy 15 DLC: Legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda on returning to Square Enix after 20 years for Episode Ignis

  Final Fantasy 15’s Episode Ignis DLC marks a major milestone for Square – the return of one of its most beloved collaborators.

• Is Gal Metal the best game about heavy metal drumming schoolgirls ever, or is it just the only one?

  DMM Games has released two new trailers for the upcoming Nintendo Switch rhythm game Gal Metal, featuring moshing and Japanese schoolgirls in equal measure.

• Harmonix announces Super Beat Sports, a musical sports game for Switch with shades of Rhythm Heaven

  The masters of music games are bringing their next game to the Switch.

• Rumour: Project Rap Rabbit unites Parappa and Gitaroo Man developers

  There may be a rhythm game project in the works that unites some of the genre’s best.

• Listen to the song Ellie was playing in The Last of Us Part 2 reveal trailer

  The full, original song Ellie sang in that Last of Us 2 trailer.

• Buy the Destiny: Rise of Iron soundtrack from Bungie, get an exclusive emblem and a discount

  Destiny fans: the Bungie store has updated with stacks of new merch, including a special digital edition of the anticipated soundtrack.

• DJ Yoda teams with Gamer Disco for History of Gaming AV show and tour

  First gig set for IMAX in October.

• 30 years on, Metroid's composer reflects on the score

  Metroid composer Hirokazu Tanaka has shared a message with the game’s fans to celebrate Metroid’s 30th anniversary.

• Get ready for No Man's Sky with the complete soundtrack

  No Man’s Sky is out next week, but the soundtrack is currently available on YouTube for free.

• Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X arrives in Europe next month, demo out August 9

  SEGA has great news for those in Europe itching to try Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X.

• Rock Band 4's first expansion includes a playable rockumentary

  Rock Band 4 expansion Rock Band Rivals is more than just an excuse to issue new hardware.

• Watch this ace documentary about Japanese video game music

  It’s Friday. Watch the first part of this awesome game music documentary.