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TravisBickle Just like in the movies. from the grit and grime Since: Jan, 2011
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#51: Aug 8th 2011 at 7:53:41 PM

Ehh, I usually pick genres for stuff, but generally if it's something I need to work hard at to win, I'll put on either some hard-hitting indie rap or punk rock, otherwise I'll just put on some softer indie rock/rap/jazz/chillout. I think I've listened to Jazz Nation Radio outside of GTAIV more than I have during actual gameplay now.

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Diamonnes In Riastrad from Ulster Since: Nov, 2009
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#52: Aug 8th 2011 at 8:21:29 PM

Anything by Daft Punk, the faster the better.

Also:

"Aces High" by Iron Maiden

"TNT" by ACDC

"King of the Fairies" and "Born to the Fight" by Waylander

"I Am The Doctor" (The Eleventh Doctor's theme song)

"Get Over It" by the Eagles.

Yeah, it's an extensive list, but keep in mind I listen to music at least twelve hours a day.

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Alucard Lazy? from Vancouver, BC Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
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#53: Aug 8th 2011 at 8:51:32 PM

"Indestructible" by Disturbed once improved my score.

Other than that I tend to find music distracting during most tasks (but I do have a jogging playlist on my iPod).

jackedup85 jackedup85 from The Principality of Zeon Since: Jan, 2012
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#54: Jun 22nd 2012 at 2:00:21 PM

It really depends on the genre for me.

For action or FPS games,I'll normally listen to anything that's heavy, which keeps me pumped to cap as many asses as I can. Chances are, my tracklist will include "Mein Herz Brennt" by Rammstein and "You're Going Down" by Sick Puppies.

For Stealth games, I like listening to Jesper Kyd's scores for the Hitman series or Amon Tobin's work for Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.

As for Sports games, I'll most likely listen to random alternative music if I'm playing FIFA and rap music from Tech N9ne, Mos Def, and Tyler The Creator if I'm playing NBA 2 K.

edited 22nd Jun '12 2:01:54 PM by jackedup85

RocketDude Face Time from AZ, United States Since: May, 2009
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#55: Jun 22nd 2012 at 2:36:43 PM

For MegaMek, I like to put on Command And Conquer music from Tiberian Dawn and Tiberian Sun.

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Balmung Since: Oct, 2011
#56: Jun 22nd 2012 at 2:40:14 PM

Most anything by Sabaton, preferably something era-appropriate.

Disturbed's "Indestructible" however reeks a little too much of hubris, even if many player characters are, in fact, indestructible masters of war.

edited 22nd Jun '12 2:41:17 PM by Balmung

DarkDestruction Dread Pirate Captain from 'neath the underwater skies Since: Apr, 2011 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#58: Jun 22nd 2012 at 4:25:34 PM

Thinking off the top of my head, any good background theme in fighting games does the trick.

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#59: Jun 22nd 2012 at 5:00:26 PM

Cornered from the Ace Attorney series in any form works well.

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Deathonabun Bunny from the bedroom Since: Jan, 2001
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#60: Jun 22nd 2012 at 5:24:10 PM

It goes with everything! grin

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#62: Jun 22nd 2012 at 5:36:57 PM

Most recently, this piece manages to get me pumped up for the next battle.

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