# Cinematic Video Game Music Bear McCreary Set to Create Music Score for ‘Dark Void' By Geebee Micro | Published 2009-04-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Dark-Void-Bear-McCreary-Game-Score References: [trendstoday.today](http://trendstoday.today.com/2009/04/03/dark-void-music-score-to-be-created-by-bear-mccreary/) & [destructoid](http://www.destructoid.com/battlestar-galactica-composer-to-score-dark-void-127368.phtml) Gaming giant [Capcom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-franchisethemed-keyboard) has enlisted the talent of noted sci-fi composer Bear McCreary to create the score for their highly anticipated third-person shooter game “Dark Void.” McCreary is known in the sci-fi community for his work on "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" and "Battlestar Galactica." While this is McCreary’s first foray into game composing, he says he’s been looking for an opportunity to enter the genre for some time. “Dark Void” will initially be able to be played on the [Xbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-video-game-soundscape), [PS3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpcs3-overlay) and PC. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Video Game Music:** Opportunity for composers with a background in sci-fi to create immersive soundtracks for video games. - **Cross-industry Collaboration:** Bringing established composers from other mediums into the gaming industry to create unique and engaging music experiences. - **Expanding Gaming Soundscapes:** Exploration of new musical styles and genres in video game soundtracks to enhance the player's immersion and gameplay experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game:** Opportunity for game developers to enhance their games by working with renowned composers to create captivating music scores. - **Film and Television:** Opportunity for composers with experience in film and television to enter the gaming industry and contribute their unique expertise to game soundtracks. - **Music Production:** Opportunity for music producers to explore the gaming industry as a new avenue for creative collaborations and innovative sound design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-country-game.md) - [Calming Video Game Soundscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-video-game-soundscape.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [Futuristic Latin FPS Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-quimera.md) - [Album-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-country-legacy.md) - [Action Rhythm Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifi-rush.md) - [Gothic Western RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evil-west.md) - [Vinyl Video Game Soundtracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-original-trilogy-soundtrack-vinyl-box-set.md) - [Rhythm Game-Focused Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redoctane-games.md)