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Whether it is the catchy chime of a chip tune, the melodies of the metaverse, or the latest trending "Super Mario Bros" remix - video game music is seemingly boundless. Now the growing popularity of the video game industry and years of advocacy from game composers will be reflected in the 2023 Grammy Awards as the Recording Academy announced its inaugural "Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media" category. Five nominees will compete at Sunday's Grammys, out of the 70 original scores submitted…

Electronic Arts Inc lowered its annual bookings forecast as the publisher of "FIFA" and "Apex Legends" struggles with this year's surge in the US dollar and a gaming industry slowdown from pandemic heights. The company now expects annual bookings - an indicator of future revenue - between $7.65 billion and $7.85 billion, compared with $7.90 billion to $8.10 billion earlier. After a meteoric rise during the pandemic, video game sales have been easing this year due to a lack of major releases and lower spending by consumers…