Article by Alyx Jones Tina Guo, probably most known for her work (with Austin Wintory) as the cellist for the video game Journey, as well as working with Hans Zimmer and having an insatiable pizza addiction, has been hard at work creating some amazing remixes of our best loved game songs.
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Article by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes For International Women's Day, Alyx Jones gives recognition to some inspiring women working in game audio, flying the flag for feminism or just generally being awesome in their jobs. Here's Alex's rundown of just some (Impossible to do all!) of the inspirational women who make a difference in
INSIDE Game Audio Review
Review by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes Developer: Playdead Publisher: Playdead Composers: Martin Stig Andersen, SØS Gunver Ryberg Sound Design: Martin Stig Andersen, SØS Gunver Ryberg, Andreas Frostholm Røeboe Audio Programmer: Jakob Schmid Audio Director: Martin Stig Andersen Reviewed on: Playstation 4 It's a tough market out there, and not many games get multiple 10/10 ratings, but INSIDE is one of them! The most recent title from Playdead,
Mafia III Game Audio Review
Review by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes Developer: Hangar 13, 2k Czech Publisher: 2k Games Composer: Jesse Harlin, Jim Bonney Audio Director: Matt Bauer Reviewed on: Playstation 4 A 6 year wait, endured by fans of the highly rated Mafia II, gives us Mafia III, the story of the young Lincoln Clay who moves to take down the Italian Mafia, following his
GameSoundCon Dates confirmed for 2017
GameSoundCon is a big opportunity for game audio professionals to gather in Los Angeles for panels, sessions, hands-on workshops, academic research and speed mentoring. Last year saw a mass of expert speakers including Karen Collins, Paul Lipson, Steve Horowitz, Emily Reese and our very own Sam Hughes amongst the ranks. Brian
The Sound Architect’s Top Audio of 2016!
The Last Guardian Game Audio Review
Review by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes Developer: SIE Japan Studio Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment Composer: Takeshi Furukawa Audio Lead: Tsubasa Ito Reviewed on: Playstation 4 This incredibly long awaited game has finally hit us in all its feathery glory. In The Last Guardian, you play as a young boy befriending and guiding his griffin-like friend, Trico, around the ancient ruins
Dishonored 2 – Game Audio Review
Reviewed by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes Developer: Arkane Studios Composer: Daniel Licht Lead Audio: Thomas Mitton Soundscapes/Sound Design: Frédéric Devanlay Voice Actors: Erica Luttrell, Stephen Russell, Rosario Dawson Reviewed on: PS4 The new stealthy sequel to Dishonored was released this November, from Arkane Studios, with good reviews. At the beginning of the game the player can choose between playing as
Dear Esther, Live at the Barbican
Review by Alyx Jones Jessica Curry sold out the Milton Court Concert Hall for a highly anticipated playthrough of Dear Esther, with a String Quartet, Pianist, live electronics, and live narration, conducted by the wonderful James Morgan. This is really the first event of its kind in the UK, closely following
