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Lackadaisy Tracy @lackadaisy.bsky.social · 4d

Hey everyone, we have some big news to share!

A preview of Lackadaisy Season One - the Speakeasy is in its prime as Mitzi and the band regale the crowd with an original musical number, Last Call. This seemed like the ideal way to announce that Lackadaisy is now officially a ‪Glitch‬ Production!!

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 5d

We talkin' quiche?

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 5d

Had a cool chat with Max Hayes and James Nixon last night about the challenges with demonstrating skills in technical audio within the game industry.

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Tech Audio Chat Episode 20 (feat. James Nixon and Max Hayes): Demos

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 6d

On overnight essays: I wrote a 4 page essay on the first sentence of the first paragraph of Jane Eyre and got an A- on it for my Lit Analysis class having read only the first chapter and a synopsis of the book.
When I say I have a BA in English: Creative Writing, I want you to know my whole meaning!

Saul Goodman (Still Looking for Work) @sahilbajaj.dev · 6d

I wrote an essay comparing the parallels between Metropolis and Playdead's INSIDE overnight because I completely forgot I had to submit two essays for my Film Studies class (the other one that I spent more time on was about surveillance). Anywho, the Metropolis essay ended up getting a higher grade.

Dane 🔜 NYCC AA L-34 @monkeyminion.com · 6d

I wrote a 15 page report on heraldic symbolism in medieval armor and weapon design for my art history class the night before it was due (8am class). Made up 90% of it (only found one book for reference) and got an A. GenAI could fucking never.

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · 7d

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Some ingame footage. I lead the audio team, shaped the mix, and did most of the sound design in this clip.

- Awesome music from
@troupe.bsky.social and @joelcorelitz.bsky.social
- Add'l sound design from @akashthakkar.com
- Audio tech from www.linkedin.com/in/horaciova...

Alex Johnson SFX Reel 2025 - Hyper Light Breaker Gameplay

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · 7d

Here are some recent examples of my work!

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Some isolated sfx design for player special attacks

Alex Johnson SFX Reel 2025 - Hyper Light Breaker - Player Ultimates

YouTube video by Alex Johnson

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 7d

That was from an era when presidential elections were decided by the tallest hat.

Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 9d

I was enjoying this YouTube channel yesterday (Tiny Desk Concert inspired performances from around the world): www.youtube.com/@GlobalSound...

Global Sound Concerts

Josh Rogosin defined the sound of NPR‘s popular music series, Tiny Desk concerts. His mixes have been heard on YouTube over a billion times. Now he’s starting a new series, traveling the world finding...

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 9d

Dear authors,

Every time your characters speak, especially when delivering exposition, they should be furthering our understanding of their character and role in the story.

Don't just info dump.

Respectfully,
A reader.

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 12d

Had a great time tonight chatting with Brian Michael Fuller and @ebuch.bsky.social about mixing!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd8p...

#GameAudio #Mixing #ChatChatChat

Tech Audio Chat Episode 19 (feat. Eric Buchholz and Brian Michael Fuller)

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 14d

What's with pets and collars?

More and more pets seem to be donning collars with tiny little name tags. Our critic offers some possible explanations along with a history of pet collars.

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 16d

🗣️ See you tonight at 6 PM PT for GADA's Town Hall Stream! Hear about what we do as a nonprofit dedicated to making #GameAudio a more diverse and inclusive industry, and learn how you can support us and our scholars!
Youtube stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-h...

Graphic for GADA Town Hall Meeting - 29 September, 2025 6 PM PST

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Bonnie Bogovich - conferences and concerts:) @blackcatbonifide.bsky.social · 15d

Want to learn more about what The Game Audio Diversity Alliance does? Check out the live Town Hall stream in half an hour:) #gameaudio #diversity #accessibility #lgbtqa #poc #bipoc #sounddesign #music #implementation #opportunities #networking #support #community

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 16d

🗣️ See you tonight at 6 PM PT for GADA's Town Hall Stream! Hear about what we do as a nonprofit dedicated to making #GameAudio a more diverse and inclusive industry, and learn how you can support us and our scholars!
Youtube stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-h...

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dr. hazel 🐝 @hazelmonforton.com · 16d

Today is my last day at Blizzard! Working with the World of Warcraft team has been such a fun, positive experience. I can't wait for players to see what we made together. Now I'm looking for my next role in games, full time or contract, indie or AAA. You can check out my portfolio on my website! 🖤

dr. hazel 🐝 @hazelmonforton.com · Apr 9

Hello new followers! I'm Hazel.

🐔 Chicken keeper 🐕 Tripod dog owner 📃 Writer 🎮 Senior Narrative Designer 🍞 Bread baker ⛪️ Amateur medievalist 🌱 Gardener 🧶 Knitter 🎓 PhD in English lit 🦇 ATX

Presently: 💛⚔️ Blizzard
Previously: 💙💫 Bungie 🧡🐀 Arkane

Find my work on my website! www.hazelmonforton.com

Hazel Monforton

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 17d

New experimental feature in MetaSounds found in Unreal Engine 5.7 is Live Audition update while editing a MetaSound!

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[UE5.7 Preview] Experimental MetaSound Live Audition During Edit

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 17d

Is this Maurice Noble?

Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 20d

Creativity is not divine. Creativity is not talent.

Creativity is a practice, it is an exercise. If you're not feeling creative, you need to practice creating.

Breaking a writer's block is only achieved by writing through the block!

GenAI doesn't unlock your creativity, it atrophies it.

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 21d

Imagine hiring the best engineers in the industry and then having them reach for the mediocre output of gen AI.

What a way to realize your quality bar is way lower than what you're paying for.

Who needs the best engineers in that scenario?

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Bonnie Bogovich - conferences and concerts:) @blackcatbonifide.bsky.social · 23d

Horray! I am psyched to be joined by the fabulous @pengarr.postes.club, @lauraintravia.bsky.social , Kelsey Mira, Annette Walker and @jillianaversa.bsky.social for our panel at #SoundGirls Virtual Conference this December:) tinyurl.com/SoundGirlsVi...

#women #voice #singing #arranging #recording

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 26d

Tonight's stream found us demonstrating techniques for runtime procedural variation in MetaSounds and revisiting the oxbow river formation example with a lighter weight real-time solution that has the same smooth result!

#Unreal #Audio #Variation #MetaSound #MetaData #DoesAustraliaHaveCream #Tea

Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 26d

Going live with @ebuch.bsky.social and David Weaver in about 15 minutes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Bw...

Returning from a short break! Ready to eat MetaSounds for breakfast again!

Tech Audio Chat (feat. Eric Buchholz & David Weaver) Episode 18

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 26d

Going live with @ebuch.bsky.social and David Weaver in about 15 minutes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Bw...

Returning from a short break! Ready to eat MetaSounds for breakfast again!

Tech Audio Chat (feat. Eric Buchholz & David Weaver) Episode 18

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Dan Reynolds @dannthr.bsky.social · 28d

Inside me there are two wolves and they’re named Williams.

Inside me there are two Williams?

#BookHaul #Biography #Williams

Two books, one a biography of composer John Williams the other the biography of animator Richard Williams.

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Michelle Pecoraro (Comms Open + DTIYS) @coveofmadness.bsky.social · Sep 14

I'm receiving my last full unemployment payment this week. I would really love to line up some work!

Open for Spot Illustrations, Portraits, Covers, Designs, and so much more! Personal use and commercial! Please get in contact if you've got a project!

Thanks!

www.coveofmadness.com

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Aug 23

This feels like a spot of good news

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Scientists found the missing nutrients bees need — Colonies grew 15-fold

Scientists have developed a breakthrough food supplement that could help save honeybees from devastating declines. By engineering yeast to produce six essential sterols found in pollen, researchers pr...

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · Sep 11

Animation by Matt Williames & Bruce W. Smith* | The Princess and the Frog (2009)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation

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