Video Games Setting Musical Trends For decades record labels have turned to radio and music videos to introduce fans to new music. But video game soundtracks are making game producers important musical tastemakers. And the record industry is taking notice.

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Video Games Setting Musical Trends

March 26, 200512:00 AM ET

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Laura Sydell

Video Games Setting Musical Trends

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For decades record labels have turned to radio and music videos to introduce fans to new music. But video game soundtracks are making game producers important musical tastemakers. And the record industry is taking notice.