Sam’s PhD Blog #1

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For those of you who don't know, our founder, Sam Hughes, is currently undertaking a PhD in Affect and Emotion Using Immersive Sound Design in Intelligent Games at the University of York, funded by IGGI (Intelligent Games and Games Intelligence). If you are interested in his research at all, he

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Game Audio Review

Review by Alyx Jones Developer: Ubisoft Composer: Austin Wintory Audio Director: Lydia Andrew Voice Actors: Paul Amos, Victoria Atkin, Danny Wallace, Eliza Schneider & more Reviewed on: Playstation 4 So, it's no secret I'm a big fan of the Assassin's Creed series, but the last few titles have been a bit of a let down for me as a fan in

Interview with Voice Acting Legend, Frank Welker

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Sam Hughes speaks to phenomenal voice actor Frank Welker.  Frank Welker was born, raised and attended school in Denver, Colorado, after that it was off to, college, California and Hollywood. He began his career doing commercials and then on to television and films appearing in such pictures as the Elvis Presley

Metal Gear Solid Composer Norihiko Hibino Joins Scarlet Moon Artists Roster

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Scarlet Moon Productions have announced the addition of award-winning composer Norihiko Hibino to their roster of world-renowned talent at Scarlet Moon Artists. The partnership will allow Norihiko Hibino--best known for his work on the Metal Gear Solid series, Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2, and the Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies series--to

Toby: The Secret Mine Game Audio Review

Review by Alyx Jones Developer: Lukas Navratil Composer: Matthew Steed Reviewed on: Mac (Steam) Alyx Jones audio reviews the puzzle-platformer, Toby: The Secret Mine. Read below to find out what she thinks of the game audio! Toby: The Secret Mine is a puzzle-platformer game with mild horror elements. It draws heavy inspiration from the game

Interview with Composer, Ian Livingstone

Sam Hughes speaks to renowned composer, Ian Livingstone! Ian is a multi-instrumentalist who began his professional career as session musician engineer and midi programmer; recording and touring Europe with a number of successful bands. After taking a music degree at Salford University Ian began scoring video game soundtracks such as “Starlancer”,

Gravity Ghost Game Audio Review

Review by Alyx Jones Developer: Ivy Games Composer/Sound Designer: Ben Prunty Reviewed On: Mac (Steam) Gravity Ghost is a beautiful indie game from Ivy Games, about a girl and her fox and their journey into the afterlife. It features some interesting game mechanics, the main one being the gravity force of the nearest/largest planet pulling you in.

We’re Nominated for an Award, AGAIN! Plus personal message to you all from Sam Hughes

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We are absolutely honoured to announce that we are once again nominated in the Voice Arts Awards category of Outstanding Voiceover Podcast!!! Last year we were nominated in the prestigious New York awards ceremony with our Salli Saffioti interview. This year we return as nominees with our Interview with Roger Craig Smith! What