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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · 17h

Ahh thank you Christian!

And I'm leaving for www.bestfriendsforeverfest.com today, so at least I have that!

Best Friends Forever Fest

Best Friends Forever is a 3-Day Music Festival happening at the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center in Las Vegas.

www.bestfriendsforeverfest.com

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · 1d

Los Angeles!

Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · 2d

youtu.be/CtICKj0oXd4

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

YouTube video by Alex Johnson

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · 2d

Here are some recent examples of my work!

youtu.be/ggpu09U2CFk
Some isolated sfx design for player special attacks

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

YouTube video by Alex Johnson

youtu.be

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · 2d

Hey friends - my time at Heart Machine is ending after nearly 6 years. It’s difficult to say goodbye to a studio that has seen so much growth in myself and others.

If you know of any studios hiring for audio lead or senior roles, please send them my way. DMs are open!

#AudioJobs #OpenToWork

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Mar 22

Oh hey my old lunchbox

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Mar 19

This craft services table is giving me cadaver

Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Mar 19

Excited for #GDC! Don't be shy and say hi if you see me, I'll be wearing my favorite @heartmachine.bsky.social hoodie!

#gameaudio

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Mar 14

I got a lot

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Mar 14

Does anyone want a recording of tank eating peanut butter

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Mar 14

The work you guys did is truly amazing!

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Mar 11

Sorry Tank, I gotta use your bed as a baffle

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Mar 5

Hi, looking for a roommate at GDC? I need a place to sleep!

Let me know :)

Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Feb 28

This was such a good experience, and I look forward to doing more talks in the future. And thank you @damiankastbauer.bsky.social for being a gracious and patient host!

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Feb 28

Thank you to @audiokinetic.bsky.social for hosting members of the @heartmachine.bsky.social audio team for this presentation. I'm usually a quiet dev, and this was my first time preparing something like this. Thank you to Horacio Valdovieso and @troupe.bsky.social for their hard work and insights!

Scalable Audio in Hyper Light Breaker: Crafting the Soundscape of Procedurally Generated Worlds

YouTube video by Audiokinetic

www.youtube.com

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troupe gammage @troupe.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hyper Light Breaker is out today.

Me and @joelcorelitz.bsky.social took the job of making Hyper Light music VERY seriously. I'm unbelievably proud of where we've taken it.

Grab it now: store.steampowered.com/app/1534840/...

Save 10% on Hyper Light Breaker on Steam

Enter the Overgrowth, a new realm in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore open worlds, create new builds, rip through hordes and overcome the Crowns and the Abyss King.

store.steampowered.com

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j.r. doyle @theyoungdoyler.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hyper Light Breaker is out today in Early Access! Got to okay to share a small sample of the art I did that you can find in-game.
#hyperlightbreaker

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Sol B(ack in Action) @wuffles.bsky.social · Nov 19

I just got laid off.

Gutted. I loved Heart Machine. They were good to me. My only regret is that I couldn't stay.

Character rigger of 12+ yrs, 2 GDC talks, 1 Gnomon talk, VES nominee, etc. Spider-Man PS4, The Order:1886, Hyper Light Breaker.

All info here: tinyurl.com/3ccdcmdc

#gamedevjobs

Sol Brennan - Heart Machine | LinkedIn

A highly enthusiastic technical artist with a strong interest in rigging and animation… · Experience: Heart Machine · Education: University of Abertay Dundee · Location: Vashon · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Sol Brennan’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

www.linkedin.com

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Nov 12

Oh wow, those are tasty..what did you use for morphing?

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Oct 26

I keep staring at this ai guitar I'm the lobby

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Alex Johnson @alexgameaudio.bsky.social · Oct 25

Catch us all!!