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PC Gamer column: videogame music shows up in TV, pubs and everyday life

PC Gamer's Critical Hit column describes videogame music appearing in unexpected real-world settings. The writer notes The Sims 2 tracks popping up on TV — from America's Next Top Model to German home-improvement and kids' baking shows — and personally heard the L.A. Noire main theme playing in a local pub. The examples illustrate videogame soundtracks crossing into mainstream media and everyday environments.

• Critical Hit is a PC Gamer column focused on videogame music and audio design.
• A Reddit post from six years ago documents The Sims 2 music appearing on shows such as America's Next Top Model, German home-improvement programs, and children's baking shows.
• The columnist heard L.A. Noire's main theme playing in a local pub during a Sunday afternoon visit.
• The column invites readers to share other unexpected places they've heard videogame tracks, highlighting how game music circulates beyond gaming contexts.