I don't know. It's great so see some other people's responses on here. I think part of it might be that GOOD video game soundtracks tend to blend into the background b/c they go so well with the gameplay that you don't pay attention to them unless you make a point of noticing them.

I personally am a very big fan of the Elder Scrolls soundtracks (yes even Oblivion ... even though I wasn't a fan of the game). Bioware seems to pay a lot of attention to good music as well. While I actually have never (much to my shame. Please don't revoke my geek card.) played any of the NWN/ BG1&2/ Planescape set but it's not for not wanting to. Seeing gog include soundtracks with those made me a bit giddy inside, and I suppose later this holiday season when I've a bit more time I'll indulge.

The fun thing about gog soundtracks is if a game goes on sale and I buy it knowing that I won't be able to play it for a while, the game itself doesn't just sit around gathering metaphorical dust. Instead I can put the soundtracks on heavy rotation and enjoy them until I have time to actually play the games themselves. My money has more than earned itself back *before* I even launch the game itself :D
I will admit having a little jealousy towards the guy with the Bloodlines CD :p

Thanks for the link btw. I too was a little surprised Arcanum didn't come with a soundtrack. It is indeed very beautiful and a lovely aspect of the gameplay. I will say that Mr. Houge needs someone to redesign his website lol, but the content on it is quite interesting.

I always download the soundtrack to the game.

The homeworld soundtracks are great.