Audio XP

Rick Davidson, CEO and co-founder of Gamedev. TV joins me for a conversation about game design, working with audio departments, and how to set yourself apart as a job seeker or freelancer in the video game industry. We also talked about taking care of your mind and body to maximize productivity.  🏫 Courses: Gamedev.tv: https://www.gamedev.tv/   📺 Rick’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rick_dav...

Sean Seanson’s very first Youtube video, a comprehensive review of every single Disney PS1 release, is over 3 hours long. Sean soon became known in the retro gaming community for his hilariously long and cozy videos exploring the oddities of the PS1 catalog. I was first drawn to his channel because of his highly distinctive style. Everything from the thumbnails and transitions, to the sound and mu...

After spending 4 years honing the art of sound design and becoming a rerecording mixer, Michael Cullen realized the Hollywood lifestyle was NOT for him. So he started from scratch as a game audio sound designer and quickly found his niche. Now, he's an associate audio director at one of the world's largest mobile game companies: Zynga. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to w...

The path into full time game development is rarely a straight line. Former school teacher Nathan Madsen is an award winning composer and sound designer who has worked for companies like Funimation, Lego, Disney, and is an audio lead in the AAA games industry.   In this episode we talk about how he manages his busy schedule, and makes the most of his time, whether he’s feeling creatively “inspired”...

Nothing brings a game to life like a well crafted, sonic experience. In this episode I talk with Jasmine Serrano about what it was like working on games like Guild Wars 2 , Smite , and Paladins . When working with such beloved titles, the pressure is high. But these situations have a way of stretching us and bringing us to new creative heights.  Today’s music is by fluffy, who goes by Sockpuppet ....

Hello internet! I wanted to take a moment to introduce Audio XP, my new show about the art and science of creating audio for video games. I'll be interviewing industry experts and undiscovered talent alike to level up my game audio skills. I'll also be featuring a new composer each episode. Episode one coming soon, subscribe to join me for the journey. Let's get in touch 👇 https://eme...