Dubstep music: A new trend for video game trailers?

By Yusuf M.
in Gamers' Hangout

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grand Master

Xerxes

Posted
Posted

I actually like dubstep music but I don't think it fits in well with most games. I prefer "epic" music like Heart of Courage by Two Steps from Hell in video game trailers. It was used in the launch trailer for Mass Effect 2 (

).

I wasn't a fan of dubstep music before it was popular but I still prefer the good stuff. It seems like some popular artists are just throwing in the "wobble" bass line to give their music a dubstep flavour (and only because dubstep recently became popular in North America [see: brostep]).

Agree with you there, also "Protectors of the Earth - Two Steps from Hell" [aptly named as well] which was used for ME3 trailer (and parts of it for the beginning of the game) is equally epic. I don't really care what or who does the music, if it works then it works and I'm all for it. I try not to get caught in thinking too much about what it all means or whatever because that just destroys it.

Grand Master

qdave

Posted
Posted
I actually like dubstep music but I don't think it fits in well with most games. I prefer "epic" music like Heart of Courage by Two Steps from Hell in video game trailers. It was used in the launch trailer for Mass Effect 2 (
).

Epic music is still better but i guess some dubstep tunes are nice too.

Grand Master

remixedcat

Posted
Posted

I don't care for it as much as other types in the Electronica genre. Not as much as Trance (armin,atb,push/mike,etc) or Hands-Up (bass-t,master blaster,jens-o,etc) . Some dubstep songs are cool. However, I'm not crazy about it or anything...

Examples of what I listen to are the following compilations (best examples):

Future trance

Trance voices

Dream dance

Trance the vocal sessions

A state of trance

Remixland

Clubland

Clubland X-treme hardcore

Ultimate NRG

Hard dance mania

DJ networx

Grand Master

Growled Member

Posted
  • Member
Posted

That's funny... I've never seen a "new" dubstepper hate on an old (original) one.

I just haven't.

Maybe it's happening and that would be just bad, but it doesn't seem to be a common issue?

Me either. My nephew is heavily in the dubstep scene and he says it rarely happens. He remixes old stuff all the time too.

Grand Master

Andre S. Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

More recognition? It's been heavily mainstream for at least 2 years now!

Since you seem to know the genre well and are able to tell that Flux Pavillion and Skrillex are ****, I'd like to know what you consider to be good dubstep, if any exists.
Veteran

APH-Alex

Posted
Posted

Well they can't just play Beatles for every game trailer now can they, it might seem a bit out of place for something like Far Cry.. however it would be trippy as hell.

Only a matter of time until Dubstep Rockband is released...

Grand Master

rajputwarrior

Posted
Posted

Since you seem to know the genre well and are able to tell that Flux Pavillion and Skrillex are ****, I'd like to know what you consider to be good dubstep, if any exists.

skrillex and flux are dope... and i am saying this a a huge dubstep fan. i think they are awesome. a couple of mis hit tracks (everyone does that) but i like'em.

anyways...

Grand Master

BGM

Posted
Posted

Since you seem to know the genre well and are able to tell that Flux Pavillion and Skrillex are ****, I'd like to know what you consider to be good dubstep, if any exists.

This is one of my favorite tracks, I constantly return to it if ever in a crappy mood :D

Grand Master

BGM

Posted
Posted

Dubstep is worse than rap man. Complete ****.

My ass makes better music while on the toilet than any dubstep.

All genres have good, great, and awful stuff.. discover your own favourites and don't paint tar it all with the same brush

Grand Master

BGM

Posted
Posted

wubwubwub for an entire track or a good portion of it isn't what i'd exactly call good or appealing. :/

well, the track i posted 3 posts up doesn't have a single wub. granted it does lean towards 2-step/garage but at it's core the bpm and drum loops i think allow me to call it dbustep :)

older style dubstep is very beautiful.. the stuff coming from a lot of the producers now is very hard an aggressive. i'm not 100% if i like it, but some of it is relatively entertaining.

Veteran

Vandalsquad

Posted
Posted

This is one of my favorite tracks, I constantly return to it if ever in a crappy mood :D

Not sure if I would rate that as dubstep or not?.. Good either way and hadn't heard it before.

All this Skrillex hate, if you where a DJ and could sell out like him and tour and make that kind of money you would do it in a heartbeat I know I would. Seen him live a few times, recently at Future with 60,000 people... he makes a great enviroment when he's playing regardless anyone views on his music and how mainstream it is.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • Microsoft finally launches WSL Containers in public preview

      By binaryzero · Posted

      Niiice.
    • Meta is reusing old DDR4 RAM in its servers instead of buying new hardware

      By sava700 · Posted

      The fact that memory in general is so high I have to take a loan out to build a computer now is just beyond stupid. Who's really to blame here? Low supply or high demand?
    • Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.5

      By Copernic · Posted

      Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.5 by Razvan Serea Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) is a utility for completely removing AMD/NVIDIA/INTEL graphics drivers and related packages from your system, attempting to eliminate all leftovers (including registry entries, folders and files, driver store). Though AMD/NVIDIA/INTEL drivers can usually be removed via the Windows Control Panel, this uninstaller tool was created for situations where standard uninstall fails, or when you need to fully remove NVIDIA or ATI graphics card drivers. After using this driver cleaner, your system will behave as though it’s the first time you’re installing a new driver—similar to a fresh Windows installation. As with all such tools, we recommend creating a restore point beforehand, allowing you to undo changes if issues arise. If you're having trouble installing an older or newer driver, try it—there are reports that it resolves such problems. Recommended usage: The tool can be used in Normal mode but for absolute stability when using DDU, Safemode is always the best. Make a backup or a system restore (but it should normally be pretty safe). It is best to exclude the DDU folder completely from any security software to avoid issues. You do NOT need to uninstall the driver prior using DDU. Requirements: .NET Framework 4.8 Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 (32-bit or 64-bit) Note: Using on Insider Preview builds is at your own risk. Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.5 changelog: Added 'Reset to recommended' button for the Options. General fixes and improvements. Download: Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.5 | 1.7 MB (Freeware) Download: DDU Portable | 1.2 MB Links: Display Driver Uninstaller Home Page | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • WACUP 1.99.51.24568 Preview

      By Copernic · Posted

      WACUP 1.99.51.24568 Preview by Razvan Serea WACUP (WinAmp Community Update Project) is a modern, enhanced version of the classic Winamp music player, designed for better stability, performance, and compatibility. Built for Windows, WACUP retains the familiar Winamp interface while adding 64-bit support, bug fixes, and new features like improved audio format support, customizable skins, and optimized playlist management. Unlike bloated alternatives, WACUP focuses on lightweight performance and regular updates, making it the best choice for fans of the classic Winamp experience. Basically, if you miss the good old days of Winamp and want a modern upgrade that doesn’t mess things up, WACUP is for you! WACUP key features: Classic Winamp Feel – Keeps the familiar interface and functionality. Bug Fixes & Stability – Fixes old Winamp issues and improves performance. 64-Bit Support – Works better on modern systems. More Formats & Plugins – Supports additional audio formats and third-party plugins. Customizable UI – Skins and tweaks for a personalized look. Better Library Management – Improved playlists, media organization, and search. No Bloat – Focuses on performance without unnecessary extras. Regular Updates – Community-driven development with new features and fixes. WACUP 1.99.51.24568 Preview changelog: Fixed a deadlock seen from the recent crash reports when doing some of the drag + drop actions within the media library window Fixed a loading crash seen related to a problem with some of the artwork cache image files being restored which should now be better handled allowing for the bad image to be removed without it failing Fixed a deadlock seen from the recent crash reports when the internal metadata cache clearing is triggered which could block the main ui thread for too long with this now being moved to a background thread Fixed some performance issues with some of the methods related to determining artwork support which mainly affected the local library import / refresh (this is still slower for some compared to other players because there's more data & artwork aspects being checked for which means doing more processing on a single file despite the best of attempts to reduce duplicate / heavy processing where possible) Fixed a crash with the JTFE based missing files hotkey which no one seems to have used for an age for this to appear (maybe it's time to seriously consider stripping out features that aren't being used) Fixed how some of the file types which use extra information to reference their sub-songs is handled which was preventing some from being correctly resolved back to their base file (noticed fixing above) Fixed an issue with the handling of files with underscores in their filepath which wasn't being correctly handled causing some of the filename to be lost when shown as the title if title reading is delayed Fixed a few things that might be behind NotSoDirect not being stable for some setups though am still not certain that the changes done for this are going to fully resolve the problem from the crash reports Fixed the OS toast handling when there's no prior shortcut in the OS start menu to now create the shortcut (needed to allow the yes/no buttons for the new build / post-release toast) to be done as a hidden one so it's less likely to cause annoyance for those not wanting to see it whilst still allowing this less than ideal OS api implementation requirement to be met to avoid toasts without the needed buttons Fixed a regression when moving from taglib1 to taglib2 which broke some of the handling in place to allow for external programs to still access files when wacup has a held open cached instance of the file Everything else Updated cppwinrt (gen_win10shell.dll) to 3.0.260520.1 (26 May 2026) Updated libcurl (libcurl.dll) to 8.2.1 (24 Jun 2026) Updated Monkey's Audio (in_ape.dll) to 13.15 (28 Jun 2026) Updated mpg123 (mpg123.dll) to 1.33.6 (6 Jun 2026) Updated OpenSSL (libcurl.dll) to 3.5.7 (9 Jun 2026) Updated pugixml to 1.16 (16 Jun 2026) Updated taglib (tag2.dll) to 2.3.0 (11 May 2026) Updated vgmstream (in_vgmstream.dll) to the latest Git commit from 28 Jun 2026 Download: WACUP 64-bit | 9.6 MB (Freeware) Download: WACUP 32-bit View: WACUP Website | Screenshots Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • Dbrand thought they could get away with this Steam Machine case, Valve disagreed

      By Doli · Posted

      "over a thousand engineering hours" and started selling it but could not take a couple of minuets to send an AI email to ask permission. What an expensive lesson.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      Collagen Project earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Reacting Well
      Wakeen1966 earned a badge
      Reacting Well
    • Rookie
      Almohandis went up a rank
      Rookie
    • Apprentice
      jahara21 went up a rank
      Apprentice
    • Reacting Well
      NovaEdgeX earned a badge
      Reacting Well

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      526
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      265
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      146
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      99
    5. 5
      macoman
      55
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!