Game Developer Magazine's audio columnist is hoping to get some input on an upcoming column he's writing about the importance of music and sound to gameplay.

He's got a poll up right now to try and get a handle on what gamers think on the topic. Head over there if you have a second and fill it out. It's an interesting topic.

When I used to do my gaming upstairs, just a few dozen feet from our bedrooms, I would play games with the sound muted at night and I can tell you, it really takes away from the experience. I was surprised to find I did much worse in shooters while playing muted because I couldn't hear some of the audio cues built into a game to let you know people are trying to cap you or sneak up on you. Brian Crecente

Mister Poll: Video Game Sound

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