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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 30

🕹️ What does a Game Producer really do? Boss, planner, firefighter — all of the above.

Great producers keep teams aligned, scope realistic, and vision alive. They’re the glue and the shield. 🛡️

📘 Read more: www.unlockaudio.com/blog/what-it...

#GameDev

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 27

When you sometimes have to do the work of five people but only get one fancy title on LinkedIn. 🎩🎧🔥

#GameAudio #SoundDesigner #Audio #GameDev

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 25

We asked the Unlock Audio team which game soundtracks hit the hardest—Elliot came back with a lineup full of grit, mood, and bold creativity. 🔥
From raw power to deep feels, these tracks stay with you.
What’s your top 3? ⬇️
#GameAudio #VideoGameMusic #Gaming

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 23

🎙️ Great mic? Great voice? That’s just the start.
Landing a voice acting gig takes prep, professionalism, and strategy—plus a little patience.
Bonnie Bogovich shares what really matters when booking your next role:
👉 www.unlockaudio.com/blog/what-it...
#VoiceActing #GameAudio

Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 20

🎵 Darth Vader. Vergil. Sephiroth.
All share one thing: a theme so iconic you know something’s about to go down. 😤🔥
That’s the power of a leitmotif—audio that means something.
Wanna make players feel?
Let the sound do the talking. 🎧🎶
#GameAudio #SoundDesign

Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎧 You nailed the sound design—now let’s talk implementation. Don’t let integration break your pipeline (or your brain). 🧩😵‍💫 We’ve got a practical guide to make audio dev smoother, from day one. 🛠️ Read it here: www.unlockaudio.com/blog/audio-i... #GameDev #GameAudio

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 16

Shoutout to the devs behind this week’s killer demos—your creativity blew us away! 💡🔥 If you're thinking about how sound can elevate your game, we’re here for it. 🎧 Unlock Audio crafts sound that sticks. Let’s make something unforgettable. #SteamNextFest #GameDev

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 13

🎧🐾 Leo the Lion’s iconic MGM roar? It’s not real—it’s a sound design masterpiece! Crafted to be bigger and bolder than life, it’s a reminder: the best sounds aren’t always accurate—they’re the ones that feel right. 🎯💥 #SoundDesign #GameAudio #GameDev #MGM

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎮 Steam Next Fest is here! A perfect time to discover fresh games, meet devs, and dive into creative new worlds. We're excited to see how audio and music shape the experience. What’s on your playlist this fest?

#SteamNextFest #GameDev #Gaming #GameAudio

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 9

🎮🔥 That’s a wrap on Summer Games Fest! So many amazing reveals and unforgettable moments. Big respect to the devs, artists, and audio teams bringing these worlds to life. The future of games sounds incredible.
#SummerGamesFest #RE9 #MechaBreak #007

Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 6

🎮☀️ Summer Games Fest is here! From big reveals to indie gems, it’s time to celebrate the creativity driving games. We can’t wait to see—and hear—the worlds devs bring to life through gameplay, music, and sound. Let’s go! 🔥
#SummerGamesFest #GameDev #GameAudio

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 4

🎙️ Huge congrats to our own John Robert Matz for his MAS Awards feature! He dives into his classical roots, love for PC games like TIE Fighter, and how Outcast & Artemis shaped his audio career.
👉 Read it here: www.masawards.com/mas-awards-t...
#GameAudio #GameDev

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jun 3

🎧 Unlock Audio’s Jason Kanter talks sound design, storytelling & game dev with the MAS Awards—from punk bands in NY to Just Cause 3 & BioShock 2. Hear what makes award-winning audio.
👉 Full interview: www.masawards.com/mas-awards-t... #GameAudio #MASAwards

Music+Sound Awards Interview JASON KANTER, Game Audio Director — Music+Sound Awards

Music+Sound Awards Interview JASON KANTER, Game Audio Director

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · May 30

Great games need great sound—not a last-minute add-on. Outsource audio to get a team that partners with your devs, saves time & elevates your game. 🎧🔥

See why collaboration is key!
👉 tinyurl.com/2euth5hy

#GameDev #GameAudio #SoundDesign

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · May 28

Games use Dynamic Acoustic Spaces to simulate real-world sound. 🌍🎧

🔫 In #TheLastofUsII, gunshots echo differently indoors vs outdoors.
👣 In #ACShadows, footsteps change with the environment.

Sound design pulls players into the world beyond the screen. 🎶

#GameAudio #SoundDesign

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · May 27

🌊🎶 Did you know? Dearly Beloved wasn’t meant to be the core of Kingdom Hearts... but it became that. 💖

🎹 Yoko Shimomura was inspired by the sea, and the track evolved in every entry, always hitting right in the heart. 💔➡️💖

#KingdomHearts #DearlyBeloved #GameAudio

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · May 23

Why stress building an audio team when you can just... unlock it? 😎🎶

Game devs know the shortcut to amazing sound:
✅ No hiring headaches
✅ No endless meetings
✅ Just epic audio, ready to go.

We’ve got your back (and your soundtrack)! 🎧

#GameDev #UnlockAudio #SoundDesign

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · May 22

Ever clutch a 1v5 in CS 🎯 just by hearing a reload through a wall? That’s psychoacoustics. 🧠🎧

CS2 & Valorant use HRTF, pitch tricks, & pinpoint spatial audio so your brain feels the fight. Sound isn’t just immersive—it’s an edge. 👣🔫

#CS2 #Valorant #GameAudio #SoundDesign

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · May 21

Sound isn’t just extra—it’s how many players feel the game. 💬👂

From subtle cues to smart soundscapes, inclusive audio is breaking barriers and unlocking play for all. 🧠💡

👇 Learn how it’s shaping the future:
tinyurl.com/5f2ukvvp

#GameAudio #AccessibilityMatters

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · May 16

Remember when games were just beeps and boops? 🎮 Not anymore!

2011's Baba Yetu from Civilization IV by Christopher Tin became the first video game track to win a Grammy! 🏆🎶 A Swahili masterpiece that proved game music = art. 🎨🎧

#GameAudio #SoundDesign #Soundtrack #VideoGames

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Day of the Devs @dayofthedevs.org · Mar 3

✨DAY OF THE DEVS IS BACK ✨

Come on down and join us for Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition at The Midway on March 16!

Games, demos, fun, and more: It's open to everyone and free to attend.

RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the...

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Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Feb 26

🎶 The Super Mario Bros. Theme just made history! In 2023, it became the first video game track in the National Recording Registry. 🏛️✨

What’s your favorite memory of this iconic tune? 👇

#SuperMarioBros #KojiKondo #GamingHistory

Unlock Audio @unlockaudio.bsky.social · Jan 24

Congratulations to the entire Batman: Arkham Shadow team on their BAFTA nomination for the Technical Achievement category! 🎮

#BatmanArkhamShadow #BAFTA #TechnicalAchievement #VirtualReailty #VR

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