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Fallout 4 VR – Audio Review

by Tom Garner - 30/04/201827/04/2018 0434

Review by Tom Garner Edited by Alyx Jones Developer: Bethesda Game Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Composer: Inon Zur Audio Design: Mark Lampert Reviewed on: PC As of January 2018, Fallout 4 VR stands as the best-selling VR title to date and its popularity can partly be attributed to its prior success as a non-VR game. The Fallout

Women in Gaming: Voiceover Special Podcast Release!

by Sam Hughes - 29/04/2018 0706

Graphic by Joseph Hesketh Hosted by Sam Hughes Podcast Edited by Callum Tennick In this very special episode, Sam Hughes hosts the Women in Gaming: Voiceover Special, where he is joined by awesome voice acting guests; Victoria Atkin, Cissy Jones and Patricia Summersett! In this episode, the guests answer as many questions sent in

Evolution of a Theme: Final Fantasy’s Prelude

by Sam Dudley - 28/04/201812/05/2018 11615

Analysis by Sam Dudley Edited by Alyx Jones This is the first in a series of articles discussing the nature of themes in video game music. We'll be looking at what makes thematic content in video games different to that of other mediums, with in depth explorations into some well known concepts

Supporting Sounds: How Audio Functions as Feedback in “Year Walk”

by Ashley Rezvani - 27/04/201801/05/2018 0505

Article by Ashley Rezvani Edited by Alyx Jones Developer: Simogo Publisher: Simogo Composer: Daniel Olsen, Jonathan Eng Sound Design: Simon Flesser Ashley Rezvani continues our Focus Series with a look at audio functioning as a game mechanic in Year Walk. Check it out below. Introduction Many video games boast amazing soundtracks and gorgeous scores, leaving lasting impressions

Octahedron – Micro Game Audio Review

by Alyx Jones - 27/04/2018 0551

Review by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes Developer: Demimonde Publisher: Square Enix Collective Music: Chipzel, Andre Sobota, Derek Howell & Monomirror Sound Design: Jordan Fehr & Marco Guardia Reviewed on: Playstation 4 There has recently been a rise in beat-driven video games with a nightclub aesthetic, that can be played socially at events and with live

Interview with Voiceover Director and Composer, Amanda Rose Smith

by Sam Hughes - 26/04/2018 0458

Last year, Sam spoke with renowned voiceover director and composer, Amanda Rose Smith. They discuss her career so far, her approaches to VO and music, as well as the current state of the audio industry for women and more! Amanda was originally musically self taught but continued on to graduate from

Beyond Skyrim: Bruma Expansion Gets Soundtrack Release

by Naila Malik - 25/04/201825/04/2018 0465

Composer Daniel Ran pays homage to Jeremy Soule's original compositions and explores new styles with over 60 tracks for unofficial Skyrim expansion The Beyond Skyrim: Bruma (Original Game Soundtrack) by composer Daniel Ran has been released. Beyond Skyrim: Bruma is an unofficial Skyrim expansion that revisits established themes from the award-winning soundtrack by Jeremy Soule while also incorporating

PLAY! – The British Paraorchestra & Friends in Concert Review

by Andrew Overfield - 24/04/201824/04/2018 0483

Review by Andrew Overfield Edited by Sam Hughes Artistic Director: Charles Hazlewood Composer(s): Various Venue: Leeds Town Hall On the 20th March, Andrew Overfield and Sam Hughes checked out the PLAY! concert; a series of classical pieces performed alongside classic and modern video game music, by the British Paraorchestra & Friends, conducted by Charles Hazlewood.

BAFTA Games Awards 2018 – Audio Roundup!

by Alyx Jones - 20/04/2018 0452

Article by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes Alyx Jones recounts her epic night at the BAFTA Games Awards last week speaking with nominees and winners at Troxy on the 12th April 2018! Check out the full playlist below: The venue of Troxy played this year's host to the BAFTA Games Awards, with nominees,

Tooth and Tail – Game Audio Review

by Jake Basten - 15/04/201815/04/2018 0597

Tooth and Tail Review by Jake Basten Edited by Tom Garner Developer: Pocketwatch Games Composer: Austin Wintory (and friends) Sound Design: Power Up Audio Reviewed on: PC 3.2GHz Intel 5 Tooth and Tail from Pocketwatch Games is a super quick real-time strategy game, featuring a raucous and folksy soundtrack from Austin Wintory and superb sound effects