Obsidian’s Audio DIrector, Justin Bell on South Park: The Stick of Truth

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Sam Hughes chats to Audio Director, Justin Bell over at Obsidian about South Park: The Stick of Truth. They discuss all of the techniques and work involved in the project including some in-depth discussions of implementation, workflow and more! Justin graduated with an A.A. degree in Music from Los Angeles Valley College

Fallout 4 Game Audio Review

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Review by Katie Tarrant Edited by Sam Hughes Developer: Bethesda Game Studios Composer: Inon Zur Sound Designer: Mark Lampert Reviewed on: Xbox One Fallout is undeniably a globally adored franchise. Blossoming from pixelated birds-eye graphics in to environments rich with vast picturesque landscapes, Bethesda have fought hard to prove that taking over the franchise after Fallout 2 was

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Unveils New In-Ear Stereo Headset Launching this December 

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New In-Ear Stereo Headset designed for PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Smartphones and Tablets features Noise Reducing AudioShield technology and built-in microphone So a new headset has appeared from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE). They announced today that their brand new In-ear Stereo Headset for PlayStation(R)4 (PS4(TM)) will be arriving on 4th December in

Sam’s PhD Blog #2!

Hey Everyone, I've gotten around to posting again sooner than I thought as on a train to London! PS Virgin need to stop ripping people off with the Wifi! Not paying a 5er for an hour!!! Anyway, so the PhD. It's been very intense. A full thesis paper was due last Friday,

Jurassic World: This Walrus is a Tiny T-Rex

Review by Andrew Overfield Edited by Sam Hughes Director: Colin Trevorrow Composer: Michael Giacchino Sound Designers: Pete Horner, Al Nelson & Team Reviewed on: Film Now let's forget that there has ever been previous Jurassic films for a moment ok? ... Nope, I can't either. When first seeing this film I wanted to keep an open mind, and ear,

Interview with Bill Brown

Interview by Sam Hughes Sam Hughes speaks to composer, Bill Brown. Bill is an award-winning composer and creative force behind the musical scores of fan-favorite TV, film and video game thrillers, dramas and super-hero adventures. Widely recognized for his experimental approach to developing a unique sound and for creating dynamic orchestral

PS+ Game of the Month: Sound Shapes

Review by Alyx Jones Developer: Queasy Games Composers: Shaw-Han Liem, Jonathan Mak, Jim Guthrie, Deadmau5, Beck Reviewed on: Playstation 4   Sound Shapes is a cute 2D platformer adventure, with a focus on creating and sharing levels. The reason we love it so much is because it places a strong emphasis on the musical side

Epanalepsis Game Audio Review

Review by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes Developer: Cameron Kunzelman Composer: John Fio Reviewed on: Steam/Mac Epanalepsis is a strange, yet beautifully crafted, point and click game about three separate characters who live twenty years apart, but whose lives are somehow intertwined and shaped by the decisions made through their predecessor. Cameron Kunzelman, who takes