Darcy Sandall
@darcysandall.bsky.social
Lead Audio Engineer @ Sledgehammer Games
Makes Call of Duty
Opinions are my own
Makes Call of Duty
Opinions are my own
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Darcy Sandall
@darcysandall.bsky.social
· Oct 22
Hey all 👋
I'm Darcy, a software engineer currently working as Lead Audio Engineer at Sledgehammer Games on a little series called Call of Duty.
Previously I was a generalist programmer in indie spending way too much time in VR
I'm Darcy, a software engineer currently working as Lead Audio Engineer at Sledgehammer Games on a little series called Call of Duty.
Previously I was a generalist programmer in indie spending way too much time in VR
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What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
Happy BO7 Launch Day!!!
One of the most special parts of my job is getting to be part of making something that is enjoyed by millions of people spread to all corners of the world.
Huge congrats to the team, especially to everyone at Treyarch and Raven
And if you're a player, have the best time 🧡
One of the most special parts of my job is getting to be part of making something that is enjoyed by millions of people spread to all corners of the world.
Huge congrats to the team, especially to everyone at Treyarch and Raven
And if you're a player, have the best time 🧡
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Happy BO7 Launch Day!!!
One of the most special parts of my job is getting to be part of making something that is enjoyed by millions of people spread to all corners of the world.
Huge congrats to the team, especially to everyone at Treyarch and Raven
And if you're a player, have the best time 🧡
One of the most special parts of my job is getting to be part of making something that is enjoyed by millions of people spread to all corners of the world.
Huge congrats to the team, especially to everyone at Treyarch and Raven
And if you're a player, have the best time 🧡
It's BO7 release day eve.
It is also the day all the internal door releases in the office stopped working so we could get into the office but not leave.
(Yes we made all of the jokes)
It is also the day all the internal door releases in the office stopped working so we could get into the office but not leave.
(Yes we made all of the jokes)
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It's BO7 release day eve.
It is also the day all the internal door releases in the office stopped working so we could get into the office but not leave.
(Yes we made all of the jokes)
It is also the day all the internal door releases in the office stopped working so we could get into the office but not leave.
(Yes we made all of the jokes)
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I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
I gotta say, leaving 32°C Kuala Lumpur and landing in 7°C Melbourne feels like getting slapped across the face
November 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I gotta say, leaving 32°C Kuala Lumpur and landing in 7°C Melbourne feels like getting slapped across the face
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The Scottish Greens stand with the dozens of workers sacked by @rockstargames.com for exercising their right to organise with @gameworkers.co.uk @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Scottish Greens stand with the dozens of workers sacked by @rockstargames.com for exercising their right to organise with @gameworkers.co.uk @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
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The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice
The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice
Has Geoff Keighley made Future Class a thing of the past?
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice
One of our lunchtime discussions at work was "if a robber had 2 minutes loose in your place, what's the most valuable thing they could steal?"
And the conclusion was none of us own nice things.
And the conclusion was none of us own nice things.
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
One of our lunchtime discussions at work was "if a robber had 2 minutes loose in your place, what's the most valuable thing they could steal?"
And the conclusion was none of us own nice things.
And the conclusion was none of us own nice things.
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Mamdani: Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job, a single mom still waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with their back against the wall—your struggle is ours too
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Mamdani: Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job, a single mom still waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with their back against the wall—your struggle is ours too
I've shipped at least one game every year since 2018 so I sometimes forget how much of a big deal it is. Seeing so many devs get excited about releasing projects that have been years in the making is so incredibly refreshing.
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I've shipped at least one game every year since 2018 so I sometimes forget how much of a big deal it is. Seeing so many devs get excited about releasing projects that have been years in the making is so incredibly refreshing.
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These Pervert Glasses for Perverts make me feel like a pervert
“I'm not saying these are glasses for creeps, but I can't help but feel like one while wearing them.”
Reader, they are for creeps.
Reader, they are for creeps.
I Can't Help Feeling Like a Creep Wearing Meta's New Gen 2 Glasses
Meta's new display-less smart glasses are quite good, but the vibes are off.
www.wired.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
These Pervert Glasses for Perverts make me feel like a pervert
I'm so sorry to everyone at Rockstar, this is absolutely brutal.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I'm so sorry to everyone at Rockstar, this is absolutely brutal.
Me @ everyone
October 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Me @ everyone
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Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
Indie 🤝 AAA
Yolo-ing a hack fix for a critical issue into a build late on a Friday night to pass cert
Yolo-ing a hack fix for a critical issue into a build late on a Friday night to pass cert
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Indie 🤝 AAA
Yolo-ing a hack fix for a critical issue into a build late on a Friday night to pass cert
Yolo-ing a hack fix for a critical issue into a build late on a Friday night to pass cert
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🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
Malys is OUT NOW on Steam!Play the game via bit.ly/playmalysExorcise the infernal and exact vengeance in this unholy roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider ...
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
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✨ Only 4 days left! Submit your game✨
The WINGS award is going to @africagamesweek.bsky.social
to highlight all amazing games by women & gender diverse teams in Africa
🎉 Winner takes home the award + €2000!
👉 Apply at forms.gle/Z9Z1a9Xhx9zG...
🗓️ Deadline is Oct 24!
The WINGS award is going to @africagamesweek.bsky.social
to highlight all amazing games by women & gender diverse teams in Africa
🎉 Winner takes home the award + €2000!
👉 Apply at forms.gle/Z9Z1a9Xhx9zG...
🗓️ Deadline is Oct 24!
October 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
✨ Only 4 days left! Submit your game✨
The WINGS award is going to @africagamesweek.bsky.social
to highlight all amazing games by women & gender diverse teams in Africa
🎉 Winner takes home the award + €2000!
👉 Apply at forms.gle/Z9Z1a9Xhx9zG...
🗓️ Deadline is Oct 24!
The WINGS award is going to @africagamesweek.bsky.social
to highlight all amazing games by women & gender diverse teams in Africa
🎉 Winner takes home the award + €2000!
👉 Apply at forms.gle/Z9Z1a9Xhx9zG...
🗓️ Deadline is Oct 24!
But travel is the whole point?
A new iPhone app, Endless Summer, uses AI to create photorealistic vacation photos starring you — no travel required
Too burned out to travel? This new app fakes your summer vacation photos for you | TechCrunch
A new iPhone app, Endless Summer, uses AI to create photorealistic vacation photos starring you — no travel required
techcrunch.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
But travel is the whole point?
I have the kind of parents who like to upgrade their appliances every few years.
Anyway, I now have a new (old) robot vacuum cleaner.
Anyway, I now have a new (old) robot vacuum cleaner.
October 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I have the kind of parents who like to upgrade their appliances every few years.
Anyway, I now have a new (old) robot vacuum cleaner.
Anyway, I now have a new (old) robot vacuum cleaner.
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“Fuck AI”
— Guillermo del Toro
🎥 Vanity Fair
— Guillermo del Toro
🎥 Vanity Fair
October 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“Fuck AI”
— Guillermo del Toro
🎥 Vanity Fair
— Guillermo del Toro
🎥 Vanity Fair
Sledge Australia is hiring for the first time in *years*, if you know anyone who would be interested please pass this on (engineering, animation and production roles)
careers.sledgehammergames.com/search-resul...
careers.sledgehammergames.com/search-resul...
Search results | Find the available job openings at Sledgehammer Games
careers.sledgehammergames.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Sledge Australia is hiring for the first time in *years*, if you know anyone who would be interested please pass this on (engineering, animation and production roles)
careers.sledgehammergames.com/search-resul...
careers.sledgehammergames.com/search-resul...
Upside of being sick is that I can put some quality time into this banger
(the photo is on an angle, the TV is straight in real life)
(the photo is on an angle, the TV is straight in real life)
October 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Upside of being sick is that I can put some quality time into this banger
(the photo is on an angle, the TV is straight in real life)
(the photo is on an angle, the TV is straight in real life)
Trying to trick myself into believing that if I drink enough lemon ginger tea that the post games week cold I'm definitely getting won't happen.
October 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Trying to trick myself into believing that if I drink enough lemon ginger tea that the post games week cold I'm definitely getting won't happen.
I hit a wall at 10:30 and dipped out of megadev early.
Quality games week all. Godspeed to everyone heading to SXSW tomorrow.
Quality games week all. Godspeed to everyone heading to SXSW tomorrow.
It might be the Sunday of games week but I still ran a 10k faster than I have in my life
October 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I hit a wall at 10:30 and dipped out of megadev early.
Quality games week all. Godspeed to everyone heading to SXSW tomorrow.
Quality games week all. Godspeed to everyone heading to SXSW tomorrow.