Texas Tunes Go Digital: Musicians and Bands in Video Games

Think back to your favorite video game; whether it's Mario, The Legend of Zelda or Doom, I bet you it wouldn't sound the same without that incredible soundtrack behind it. Well we've seen time & time and TIME AGAIN that many Texas artists have been included in video games.

Some of the biggest names in rock & metal like ZZ Top or Pantera have tons of their biggest hits included in some of the biggest series out there; like Guitar Hero or Grand Theft Auto.

Many smaller & lesser known bands have also become favorites among gamers; look at bands like Element Eighty for their inclusion in Need For Speed Underground,

The Sword for their inclusion in Guitar Hero II (and many Guitar Hero games),

Or perhaps At The Drive-In & The Mars Volta for BOTH being included in Guitar Hero World Tour.

One hit wonder bands like Butthole Surfers & the Toadies have gained a huge boost in popularity thanks to their inclusions in video games.

Even instrumental Texas rock bands like Polyphia & Explosions in the Sky have been introduced, and loved by gamers.

And it's not even limited to just rock & metal; some of the biggest popstars & country stars have been seen in video games: Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Willie Nelson & Miranda Lambert among a few.

The list of Texas musicians & bands that have been shown in video games is GIANT & it's only getting bigger with every passing year. You can see a giant of just some of the many Texas artists you will find in video games down below.

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