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Anna Vrieling @bananamation.bsky.social · 1d

Hi friends. Unfortunately, my time at Heart Machine is coming to an end. I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. Saying goodbye to such a talented team is difficult, but I am excited for the next adventure. <3

I'll have more info soon.

Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · 39m

::gestures at everything::

youtu.be/J-LE4QldsDY?...

Philomena Cunk - what the f is this - original

YouTube video by birdofmidnightrain

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · 1d

I also put up a few recent releases I compiled fpr my "Slowdance" series (which mostly centers around the themes of intimacy, awkwardness and... the awkwardness of intimacy.) so uhh... check out my SoundCloud lol soundcloud.com/joelcorelitz...

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · 1d

Never heard of them

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · 2d

just in time for spooky season, here’s one of my favorites I’ve done in the last year on.soundcloud.com/xSXep1r9HJ1t...

The Darkness

photo credit: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-black-and-white-photo-of-a-street-light-lDYV-xeR9SY original sample by Henry Birdseye

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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 · 2d

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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

YouTube video by Alex Johnson

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Laura Michet @lmichet.bsky.social · 2d

Learned that I am being laid off from Heart Machine, and will be leaving the studio later this month.

Do you need a contractor? I've got a track record of leading scope-friendly script revisions late in dev. I have also done a lot of consulting on new IPs and pitches/demos. Feel free to DM me!

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · 3d

Repurposed my ScoudCloud as a place to "soft-launch" my personal work. Check it out: soundcloud.com/joelcorelitz. (all art is from unsplash.com - no AI)

joelcorelitz

I make music in my attic. Using ths profile for my personal work, outside of my composition & sound design work.

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kuraine @lena.fyi · 7d

just a reminder that bandcamp friday is tomorrow & streaming services are interrupting music streams with ai generated shit, flooding the database with artists that don't exist in any way other than profiting the platform owners

so instead of paying a monthly fee, buy an album or two each month ok

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Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 14d

Possessor(s) dazzles PS5 and PC players on November 11!

Heart Machine's Metroidvania is soaked in stylish combat, weird demons, and sexy interdimensional beings.

Wishlist now and follow @heartmachine.bsky.social for more news and stay updated!

POSSESSOR(S) Gameplay Overview | PS5 and PC on November 11

YouTube video by DevolverDigital

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Myriame・．🦂 @mllepilgrim.bsky.social · 14d

NOVEMBER 11 😈✨

got my radio voice out for this 😌

Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 14d

Possessor(s) dazzles PS5 and PC players on November 11!

Heart Machine's Metroidvania is soaked in stylish combat, weird demons, and sexy interdimensional beings.

Wishlist now and follow @heartmachine.bsky.social for more news and stay updated!

POSSESSOR(S) Gameplay Overview | PS5 and PC on November 11

YouTube video by DevolverDigital

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · 13d

Was truly a privilege to have composed music for Possessors alongside @azuria.bsky.social. Congrats, Heart Machine and Devolver. I can’t wait.

Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 14d

Possessor(s) dazzles PS5 and PC players on November 11!

Heart Machine's Metroidvania is soaked in stylish combat, weird demons, and sexy interdimensional beings.

Wishlist now and follow @heartmachine.bsky.social for more news and stay updated!

POSSESSOR(S) Gameplay Overview | PS5 and PC on November 11

YouTube video by DevolverDigital

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Benn Jordan @bennjordan.bsky.social · 18d

Just 2 gun rights advocates sitting behind a wall of bulletproof glass while enjoying a memorial for a gun rights advocate who got murdered by a gun.

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Straycloud @straycloud.nz · 20d

🌊 Happy #screenshotsaturday! Here's a crop of some more town tileset work I've been doin, featuring the protagonist taking a break in the shade
#pixelart #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment

The protagonist of Straycloud sitting in the shade of a large pillar with another creature

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · Aug 29

streaming finishing up a track now for a little bit! twitch.tv/joelcorelitz

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Straycloud @straycloud.nz · Aug 23

✨Happy #screenshotsaturday! 🗺️ I've started building out the town tileset based on my old concept art for it (tileset WIP on left, concept on right). Not much progress yet, but feels good to get it going.
#indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #pixelart

A split view of a work-in-progress tileset

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · Aug 1

New track "Rainmaker". Thanks to those that tuned into the stream when I was finishing this up! Onto the next! youtu.be/arARV7qG3hY?...

Rainmaker

YouTube video by Joel Corelitz

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · Jul 31

I read it - and I agree. The warehouse experience is a big detractor. I only go there if I know *exactly* what I need before going in and I stick to it. And it’s usually very specific stuff. The last time I went in I got 2lbs of Parmesan to take on a camping trip and that was it haha.

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is fair and you are entitled to this take. I’m not sure whether I agree or not but I will say this - I almost exclusively go to Costco for gas and paper products.

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · Jul 31

I have been looking forward to this release for a long time and *today* is the day that @halo.gg "8-bit Beats for Saving the Universe" from the 8-bit Halo Arcade soundtrack is *officially* out on Streaming platforms and YouTube. I had so much fun with these!

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8-bit Beats for Saving the Universe - YouTube

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · Jul 16

Streaming some music production for the next hour or so, so join me as I finish this track! www.twitch.tv/joelcorelitz

joelcorelitz - Twitch

I make music in my attic. http://joelcorelitz.com

www.twitch.tv

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · Jun 17

Really enjoyed my chat with Nate Kadlac on the Hey, Good Game podcast about how I see the real job of composition—not just writing music, but thinking deeply, exploring ideas, and helping devs find just the right fit.

www.hey.gg/podcast/joel...

Why Most Web Games Skip the Sound—and What They’re Missing

Composer Joel Corelitz shares how he crafted sound for Halo, Death Stranding & more—plus insights on creative process, feedback, and game audio design.

www.hey.gg

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · May 3

Finally saw Anora and … wow what a ride, story, vision. Blown away.

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Joel Corelitz @joelcorelitz.bsky.social · Apr 16

the fact that there is a lost Steely Dan song called "The Second Arrangement'" and it's not a different arrangement of one of their existing songs, but actually a new song with that literal title is ... confusing af, and also completely on-brand

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