This Issue in Game Audio: Networking, Webinars, Conferences, and More!
Upcoming Game Audio Mixers:
Seattle/Bellevue G.A.N.G. Hang
G.A.N.G. and Sound Lab a Keywords Studio is hosting an event for the game audio community in the Pacific North West with appetizers and beverages. Join us at Dave & Buster’s in Bellevue, Washington on September 14th from 7:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
To learn more about event details, look here: https://partiful.com/e/mmZU6nBZE371Eds8A7u8
End of Summer Game Industry Mixer
Back in L.A., G.A.N.G. is co-hosting an event with Mic Drop & Mingle, The Halp Network, The MPSE, and East Side Audio Peeps. We’ll be meeting at The Hermosillo, on Tuesday, Sep 15.
Event details coming soon, stay tuned!
Upcoming Webinars:
G.A.N.G. x Christopher Young: Deadpool VR Webinar
Join us for an exciting webinar with Christopher Young coming on Friday, September 18 • 12 PM – 1 PM PDT. Young is a Golden Globe and two-time Emmy-nominated composer whose career spans acclaimed film, television, and interactive media with a focus on his most recent project, Meta Quest’s Marvel’s Deadpool VR. His signature scores include Hellraiser, The Grudge franchise, Spider-Man 3, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Rounders, The Shipping News, Wonder Boys, The Hurricane, The Rum Diary, Pet Sematary, and Sinister.
Event details can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-cinema-to-vr-christopher-young-reinvents-the-score-for-deadpool-tickets-1998023122946?aff=oddtdtcreator
GameSoundCon
GameSoundCon is back October 20–21, 2026 in Burbank, CA — and it’s hybrid once again this year. Attend in person, or join online with real-time access to sessions, live text chat, and more. Either way, you’ll have access to recorded sessions for up to 12 months after the event.
Whether you’re a composer, sound designer, dialogue specialist, researcher, educator, or just someone keeping up with cutting-edge game audio and technology — from Indie to AAA, there’s something for you.
Members of G.A.N.G. perks:
- $75 off for the in-person registration
- 10% off Online-Only or Actor Pass registration
Find the event details here: https://www.gamesoundcon.com/
Talespinner Deckbuilder OST Channels Japanese Mythology Through Music
The soundtrack for Talespinner, the new deck-building roguelike from Flash Cat Games and Kwalee, is now available across multiple platforms. Composed by Frank van’t Ende, the score uses traditional instrumentation to bring the game’s world of Japanese mythology to life. The score shifts between adventurous and contemplative moods as players journey through forests, haunted villages, temples, and more!
To read more, click here: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/press-release/talespinner-deckbuilder-ost-channels-japanese-mythology-through-music
SAROS: Behind the Dark, Brutal, Sound
A Sound Effect interviewed the audio makers of SAROS for a deep dive into the audio process. Learn how a variety of sounds across different instruments, including the didgeridoo, the ukulele, vocals, and more, each impacted different parts of the game’s development.
For more information on the interview, click here: https://www.asoundeffect.com/saros-game-audio/
We’ll see you next month with more exciting news!
Upcoming Game Audio Events
- AUG 26–30 • Gamescom (Cologne, Germany)
- SEP 4–7 • PAX West (Seattle, Washington)
- SEP 8–11 • External Development Summit (XDS) (Vancouver, Canada)
- SEP 14 • G.A.N.G. Hang PNW (Bellevue, Washington)
- SEP 15 • End of Summer Game Industry Mixer (Los Angeles, California —stay tuned for RSVP info!)
- SEP 17–21 • Tokyo Game Show (Chiba, Japan)
- SEP 18 • G.A.N.G. x Christopher Young Webinar (Online, 12–1 PM PDT)
- OCT 20–21 • GameSoundCon (Burbank, CA & Online)