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Ariel Merritt

@amerrittaudio.bsky.social

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Looking for new project! Sound design on Echoes of the Plum Grove & Sorry We're Closed. Dialogue editing on Cabernet. GDC CA '24-'25 Sound designer. Gamer. Cat lady. https://www.amerrittaudio.com/

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 22d

I finally have a new reel to share! I had a lot of fun making this one! I decided this time around I would only use games that I had actually played and really enjoyed playing! 😄

@ninjatheory @sandfallgames.bsky.social @ubisoft.com @compulsiongames.bsky.social @hazelightgames.bsky.social

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 18d

I have been working with a friend of mine on her stage production of Pirates & Clerics & Rangers, oh my! I handled the SFX, mixing, and mastering and I must say it was a good time! And it's such a fun show!

#sfx #sounddesign #theatre

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 22d

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Jul 30

I'm super excited to announce that I'm working on Blightstone with @unfinishedpixel.bsky.social! I've been having a really good time working on this project so far and I'm excited to see it all come together!

#sounddesign #gameaudio #sfx

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · Jun 17

I can finally show what I've been up to! We're releasing some new merch for Sorry We're Closed!!! We’re releasing a vinyl with unreleased instrumental tracks and enamel pins! New stuff to pair with the already available Premium Physical Edition!

Links for everything below!

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Wild Etchings Studio @wildetchingsstudio.bsky.social · Jun 6

We're Wild Etchings Studio and we're working on our first game! A shooter where bullets gain powerful and unique traits the longer they're in the magazine. Be patient and make each shot count.

Join our newsletter to get updates on it's development.
bit.ly/WesSignUp

#PitchYaGame #IndieDev #GameDev

Newsletter Signup | Wild Etchings Studio

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Lewis Thompson @lewisthompsound.bsky.social · May 19

Airwiggles Audio Festival - uh, I mean Conference - is getting closer! I still can't believe we've managed to get such a great lineup of #gameaudio #audiopost pros - do make sure to tune into #AirCon25 next month! (it's free!)

A festival-style lineup poster for Airwiggles Audio Conference

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · May 8

Me working on a redesign: "This is such garbage" *listens to the original and it sounds essentially the same* 😅

Dear imposter syndrome...

a picture of a cartoon character with the words get the hell out of here

ALT: a picture of a cartoon character with the words get the hell out of here

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · May 7

I did this redesign of Luma Island for an audio test and I was really happy with how it turned out so I wanted to share it☺️

#gameaudio #sfx #sounddesign #cozygame

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Apr 30

Definitely #2. It looks cozy and I'm a sucker for roasted marshmallows so gotta have that campfire!

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Apr 15

I just came across your game for the first time and it's so cute! I love the art and the overall idea! Definitely on my watchlist now!

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Apr 11

I'm working on a new demo reel and boy am I excited about this lineup!
#sounddesign #sfx #gameaudio

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Apr 8

Just finished #southofmidnight and it was so good! But as much as I enjoyed the story, art, voice acting and everything else the thing that stood out the most was the music! So so good! Thank you Olivier Deriviere! 👏👏👏 Very nice work from everyone @compulsiongames.bsky.social

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Apr 7

I had such an incredible time at GDC this year and it was because of the wonderful people in this photo! Love my CA family!
#GDC2025

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Mar 31

Four games I've worked on:

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Mar 13

#SplitFiction was insanely good! Definitely one of the best games I've played in quite some time! Thank you @hazelightgames.bsky.social for making a really great really fun (not to mention complete on release) co-op game!

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Mar 12

a close up of a man 's face with the words i see what you did there below him

ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the words i see what you did there below him

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Mar 12

Blasphemy!

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · Mar 6

Sorry We're Closed is now available to purchase on consoles for Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S!

Not -only- that, but SWC is also going PHYSICAL!!!! You can pre-order the Physical Premium Edition for Switch or PS5 now!!!!

❤️‍🔥 store.serenityforge.com/products/sor...

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Mar 6

CONSOLE RELEASE DAY!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Akupara Games @akuparagames.bsky.social · Mar 6

🌈😈 Sorry We’re Closed is out NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox!

Pick your ⛓️ difficulty modes, 🔫 aim settings, and 💋demonic path in this queer, neon survival horror title by @alamodegames 🖤

What does love truly cost? 💘

And who deserves it? 👼
buff.ly/nCCov1R

Sorry We're Closed | Console Launch Trailer

Sorry We're Closed is out now on consoles!PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010796Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store...

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · Mar 4

Only 2 days left before we're out on console!

Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S

We also have oneeee extra little thing we'll be announcing on the 6th as well, so keep an eye out for the trailer!

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Feb 25

Anyone else's pets have official game credits? This is Psy and Scrappy's second game to be in but their first credit. So proud of my boys 🥰😹

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Feb 20

RELEASE DAY!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I did dialogue editing on this game and I can't stress enough how good this story is! Go play it!!! 🍷🦇⚰️

Akupara Games @akuparagames.bsky.social · Feb 20

🍷Cabernet by @pintroverts.bsky.social is OUT NOW!

⚖️ Morality meets ⚰️ mortality in this 19th century-inspired vampire RPG.

Will you merge with 🧛 vampiric society and feed on your neighbors? Can compassion and love outweigh an eternal 🩸 thirst?

What choices will YOU make?

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Feb 19

Haha noted. Although I gotta say I'm a little curious about the chamomile now 😆

Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · Feb 19

I have a herbal one that's for helping scratchy throats and it was a life saver

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