We had such a blast last year that we’ve decided to make this an annual thing. As long as we still love games and the game audio community still finds value in what we do, we’ll keep this tradition going. If you missed it, you can check out last year’s Game Audio Week for a look back at how it all started.
This week is all about celebrating the art of sound and music in games and the talented folks who bring those worlds to life. Whether you’re a seasoned sound designer, a composer breaking into interactive media, or just curious about how game sound magic happens, we’ve got something for you.
This week includes interviews, community stories, special offers, and a contest where you can put your sound design skills to the test for a chance to win Kilohearts Ultimate, our complete plugin collection, perfect for any kind of game audio creation.
Interview: Marshall McGee on Creative Sound Design in Games
We caught up with Marshall McGee, one of the most recognizable names in game audio and sound design education. In this short chat, Marshall shares some quick insights into his creative approach, his favorite techniques, and how Kilohearts plugins fit into his day-to-day workflow as a sound designer and educator.
Marshall has also shared a set of his personal Multipass and Snap Heap presets, demonstrating how he uses Kilohearts tools to shape game-ready sound effects and ambient textures.
Read the mini interview with Marshall McGee ›
Interview: AirWiggles - Building the Game Audio Community
We also spoke with Lewis Thompson and Greg Lester, the duo behind AirWiggles, one of the most vibrant online communities for game and film audio professionals.
They told us how AirWiggles grew from a small Discord into a thriving hub for collaboration, learning, and creative challenges, and why community is so important for the next generation of sound designers.
Read our interview with AirWiggles ›
Partner Spotlight: Game Audio Diversity Alliance (GADA)
We’re also shining a spotlight on the Game Audio Diversity Alliance (GADA), a fantastic organization promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the game audio industry.
We’re proud to partner with GADA and support their mission to make the world of sound design more welcoming, representative, and inspiring for everyone.
Learn more about GADA and our partnership ›
Game Audio Week Contest: Design, Create, and Win
And finally, we’ve got something fun for you to do.
We’re running a Game Audio Week Sound Design Contest, open to everyone. You’ll get a short clip from a game developed by one of our own founders and programmers, and your mission is to bring it to life with your own sound design.
Winners will receive Kilohearts Ultimate, packed with everything you need to power your next great sound design project.
Enter the Game Audio Week Contest ›
Special Offers on Game Audio Essentials
Throughout the week, we’re offering 50% off some of our most game-audio-friendly tools: Multipass, Convolver, Disperser, and the SFX Pro 9000 Content Bank.
These tools are beloved in game audio circles for their power, flexibility, and creative potential. If you’ve ever wanted to build cinematic atmospheres, responsive effects, or experimental soundscapes, now’s the perfect time to expand your toolkit.
Thanks for being part of our growing community of game audio creators. Whether you’re layering footsteps, designing explosions, or composing for distant galaxies, Kilohearts is here to help you sound amazing.
Join the conversation in the #game-audio channel on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/guVegTWmJD
Happy Game Audio Week!
The Kilohearts Team
