Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Composer Winifred Phillips Wins Grammy for Best Soundtrack in a Video Game

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, a 3D remake of the original 1981 RPG, has received the Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. Composer Winifred Phillips expressed her gratitude to Digital Eclipse and the audience for their support, emphasizing the significance of the recognition for video game music.

Phillips' win was a surprise, considering the strong competition from nominees including Wilbert Roget II (Star Wars Outlaws), John Paesano (Marvel's Spider-Man 2), Bear McCreary (God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla), and Pinar Toprak (Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora). She described the award as a career highlight, acknowledging the exceptional talent of her fellow nominees.

Phillips highlighted the unique nature of video game music composition, emphasizing the collaborative aspect with players as they experience the game's narrative. She described the process as a special privilege, feeling a connection with the players as they engage with the music and story.

This Grammy win follows previous successes by Stephanie Economou (Assassin's Creed Valhalla) and Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor). The award also marks a significant milestone in video game music history, building upon the legacy of Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu" (Civilization 4), the first video game music to win a Grammy in 2011.