Tag Archives: audio

John Broomhall discusses the sound of Faith with EA DICE audio director James Slavin

Firelight Technologies has launched what it claims is the first sound library integrated in a professional-level audio tool, in the form of Fmod.io. CEO Brett Paterson runs through the news he hopes devs want to hear

Masters of soundscapes speak out on how to make your game’s audio music to players’ ears

As the voice of Snake for more than a decade, David Hayter is one of the most iconic performers in games, as well as a successful Hollywood writer and director. With the career-defining franchise now behind him, we ask about moving from triple-A to the indie scene, the importance of contributing to characters, and what lies ahead

Uncharted 4, Metal Gear Solid V and BioShock Infinite performer urges cash-strapped creators to ‘get creative’ about how to entice big-name actors to their project

Audio outsourcers may seem like another service devs have to splash out on, but it’s more akin to bringing in extra – and specialised – staff

Often considered as inferior to visual flair by developers, quality audio design is just as important to delivering an engaging virtual experience. We ask aural authorities for their advice

With credits in franchises as iconic as BioShock, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid, Batman and Far Cry, Troy Baker is undoubtedly one of the industry's most prolific voice actors. In an expansive interview, he looks back upon his career and examines why games remain his greatest passion

John Broomhall kicks off our Audio Special by asking sound designers to question the most important part of their work

A well-placed song can lend a game a vital emotional edge and strengthen the player’s engagement with a virtual world. But how do you go about selecting the right tune to define your title – and ink that all-important licensing deal? We ask music maestros at Remedy, Dontnod and Volition