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The Sound Apparatus in Open World Games: Musical Resonance in The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Cover

The Sound Apparatus in Open World Games: Musical Resonance in The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2

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Language: English
Page range: 1 - 9
Submitted on: Dec 24, 2024
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Accepted on: Aug 29, 2025
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Published on: Sep 26, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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