This Issue in Game Audio: Networking, Webinars, Conferences, and More!

Upcoming Game Audio Mixers:

G.A.N.G. Hang PNW

G.A.N.G. and Sound Lab a Keywords Studio is hosting an event on Monday, September 14th for the game audio community in Bellevue, WA.  

The event is now at full capacity. We’re excited to see you there!

End-of-Summer Party

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 mingling on Tuesday, September 15th.

This event is also at full capacity. The good news is that there are more events being planned in the near future. Stay tuned for more details! 

Upcoming Webinar:

G.A.N.G. x Christopher Young: Deadpool VR Webinar

Join us for an exciting webinar with Christopher Young on September 18th at 12PM 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 coming soon! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-cinema-to-vr-christopher-young-reinvents-the-score-for-deadpool-tickets-1998023122946?aff=oddtdtcreator

Upcoming Game Audio Events:

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.

We’re reaching the end of the Earlybird Deadline 

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/

GDC Side Quest – Inside Austin Wintory’s Collaborative Composing Process

Highlighting acclaimed video game composer, Austin Wintory, this podcast explores his collaborative approach to creating music for games. Wintory reflects on his career and creative process, while emphasizing the importance of  collaboration among composers, developers, artists, and engineers in shaping a game’s musical identity.

To read more, click here: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/audio/gdc-side-quest-inside-austin-wintory-s-collaborative-composing-process 

25th Annual G.A.N.G. Awards

Coming Soon! Submissions are opening next week for the 25th Annual G.A.N.G. Awards. Stay tuned for more details!

Inspiring the Next Generation of Game Audio Professionals

G.A.N.G. was proud to co-sponsor lunch for students participating in the Inglewood Unified School District Arts Program visit to Sound Lab, Blindlight, and Keywords Studios LA.

We’ll see you soon with more exciting news!

Upcoming Game Audio Events

October 20-21, 2026 GameSoundCon –  https://www.gamesoundcon.com/ (Burbank, CA & Online

September 4-7, 2026 PAX West https://west.paxsite.com/en-us.html (Seattle, Washington)

September 8-11, 2026 XDS External Development Summit (Vancouver, Canada)

September 14, 2026 G.A.N.G. Hang PNW (Bellevue, Washington)

September 15, 2026 End of Summer Game Industry Mixer  (Los Angeles, California)

September 17-21, 2026 Tokyo Game Show – https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2026/en/exhibitor/ (Chiba, Japan)

September 18, 2026 G.A.N.G. x Christopher Young Webinar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-cinema-to-vr-christopher-young-reinvents-the-score-for-deadpool-tickets-1998023122946?aff=oddtdtcreator