In the world of gaming, graphics are King. It's no surprise, and graphics cards tend to get all the hype. Look at the shiny new game engine! Look at those particle effects! You'll find no argument here, but have you ever stopped for a minute and turned off the sound in one of those gorgeous games? Think about it for a second: when was the last time (if ever) that you simply unplugged your headset or turned off your speakers when gaming? I?m willing to wager you?ve never done it. If you have, you probably died very quickly at the hand of any noob adversary.

Why? As popular as graphics may be, it is arguably the sound that makes a game immersive or memorable in many ways. It is that special audio connection that sets the atmosphere. It is also that audio that often means the difference between life or death in an online multiplayer gaming environment.