Sound designer Jim Stout takes a look at how to create classic video game sounds:

For more on Jim Stout, check out this post over at Designing Sound.

And if you’re interested in creating your own sound effects, be sure to check out our very own David Filskov’s excellent Guide to Sound Effects.
 

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