Category Archives: NMRIH

Sound design update: NMRIH Door project

For the zombie survival shooter No More Room In Hell, I’ve been working on creating new sound assets for the doors, hoping to match the game’s creepy atmosphere. To begin, I went through and screen-recorded footage of the various types of doors, gates, and barricades that needed sprucing up, so I had a better idea of what to record, and the approximate timing.

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I brought my field recording kit out on a door safari, starting with some of the more interesting doorknobs and hinges in and around my home. While scouting around the neighborhood, I found an abandoned newspaper vending machine that looked promising. It wasn’t as squeaky as I had hoped, but I was able to get some good thumps and rattles, which proved useful for roll-up metal door sounds. Continue reading

No More Room In Hell Soundtrack Accolades!

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I’m proud as hell to say that Gamefront.com has included No More Room In Hell among the games with the best soundtracks of 2014. Check it out. We’re in the same company as Far Cry 4 and Dragon Age: Inquisition!

On a related note, Garret Lindquist‘s first album of OST tunes is available for a few bucks off during the Steam sale, so now’s a great time to pick it up. No More Room in Hell – Original Soundtrack Volume 1

Pre-holiday update

Things are ramping up for the holidays. I’ve been recording drums for my band Identity Collapse‘s new EP, learning Wwise, and composing a new track for the No More Room In Hell soundtrack. Speaking of which, we’re in the running for the MODDB Mod of the Year voting again. I’ve also made some additions to the Portfolio section of my page.

All the best to you and yours, whether you celebrate Christmas or some nameless arcane Solstice feast from before mankind emerged from the primordial ooze. Here’s to a prosperous 2015.