Opinions and research

Intelligent Music For Eve Online

October 3, 2018

In this GDC talk, CCP Games' Baldur Baldursson, and Erkitonlist Kjartan Olafsson, discuss the need for an intelligent system that can create music in real-time based on what's actually happening in-game and how Eve Online together with Wwise as audio engine can make use of the CALMUS system.

Soundtracking Hell – The Music of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

Zdravko Djordjevic

September 30, 2018

Game Audio, Inspiration

In this GDC session, musicians Russell Brower, Derek Duke, Neal Acree, and Joseph Lawrence present in-depth discussion of the strategies and challenges for creating the distinctive score of Blizzard Entertainment's blockbuster franchise Diablo, and its latest expansion Reaper of Souls.

The Banner Saga Audio

Zdravko Djordjevic

September 27, 2018

Game Audio, Inspiration

In this GDC session, composer Austin Wintory uses his work on The Banner Saga to discuss how composers can back up their creative decisions.

The Sound of GoNNER: GDC 2018 talk

Zdravko Djordjevic

September 23, 2018

Game Audio, Inspiration

In this GDC talk, Krillbite Studio's Martin Kvale & Art in the Heart's Mattias Dittrich talk about designing GoNNER from inception to release, while maintaining a healthy synergy between design and audio that goes both ways.

Tomb Raider Rebooted: Audio Reimagined

Zdravko Djordjevic

September 19, 2018

Game Audio, Inspiration

In this 2014 GDC talk, Crystal Dynamics' Jack Grillo & Alex Wilmer describe where they feel they succeeded and where they failed in creating the audio soundscape for the reboot of Tomb Raider.

The Story Behind the Music and Sound Design for Star Wars: Battlefront

Zdravko Djordjevic

September 17, 2018

Game Audio, Inspiration

In this 2016 GDC session, composers Gordy Haab & sound designer David Jegutidse discuss building on the foundation set by John Williams and Ben Burtt to create the musical and audio soundscape for DICE'S Star Wars Battlefront.

Next-Gen Audio in Killer Instinct

Zdravko Djordjevic

September 7, 2018

Game Audio, Inspiration

In this 2014 GDC session, composer Mick Gordon & Double Helix Games' Jean-Edouard Miclot discuss what went right and what went wrong on creating the soundscape for the new Killer Instinct.