Game Audio Outsourcing
50 studios in this directory offer game audio. Below: the four jobs that sit under "audio", why implementation is the part teams forget to budget, how the work is priced, and what to hold back until you have heard a test.
Game audio splits into four jobs that are often quoted as one. Sound design creates the effects library: weapons, footsteps, UI, ambience, creature vocalizations. Music composition writes the score, which for games usually means adaptive or layered stems rather than linear tracks. Voice covers casting, direction, recording and editing, plus the pipeline for getting thousands of lines named, cut and delivered. Implementation wires all of it into the game through Wwise, FMOD or an engine-native system so it responds to gameplay state.
Implementation is the line item teams underestimate. A folder of beautiful WAV files is not audio in a game; it is raw material. Somebody has to build the mix, set up the buses, write the RTPC and switch logic, handle occlusion and reverb zones, and keep memory and voice counts inside budget on the lowest target platform. If your quote does not name who does that work, you have not priced the job.
How to scope a game audio package
Audio scope is measured in assets and minutes, not in vibes. Before asking for a quote, count what you actually need and state the technical envelope.
- Number of distinct SFX, and how many are one-shots versus loops or variation sets
- Minutes of music, and whether it is linear, layered or fully adaptive — adaptive costs multiples of linear for the same runtime
- Line count for voice, number of characters, and languages, since VO scales with both
- Middleware and version: Wwise, FMOD, or engine-native, and who holds the licence
- Target platform memory and voice-count budget, plus loudness standard for each platform
- Whether you are buying a full buyout of the music or a licence, and for which territories and terms
How game audio is priced
Sound design is usually quoted per asset or as a package for a defined library, music per minute of finished score or as a project fee, voice per line or per recorded hour with separate direction and studio costs, and implementation hourly. Mixed models are normal, and a single project can carry all four.
Typical market rates for audio work, per hour by seniority:
- Entry: $30-50 per hour
- Mid: $50-100 per hour
- Senior: $100-200 per hour
Region moves these numbers more than seniority does. The top of each range is normally North America, the UK, and Western Europe; the middle is Eastern Europe and Latin America; the bottom is South and Southeast Asia. These are market ranges rather than figures from our listings — studios quote their own numbers, and most will not put one in writing until they have seen a brief.
Two commercial terms deserve more attention than the rate. First, rights: know whether you are buying the music outright or licensing it, because a licence that does not cover trailers, streaming or a later platform will cost you again at the worst moment. Second, stems: ask for delivered stems and session files, not just the bounced master, so you can re-mix later without re-hiring.
Where audio contracts go wrong
- Implementation was never scoped, so a finished asset library sits unused while an engineer improvises the mix.
- Music was licensed rather than bought out, and the licence does not cover the trailer or a console port.
- Voice was recorded before the script locked, and the pickup session costs more than the original one.
- Loudness and platform mix targets were never stated, so the game fails a compliance check on submission.
- Naming conventions for thousands of VO files were invented late, and the integration pass becomes a manual sort.
Ask for a short paid test on one scene: a handful of SFX plus a 30-second music cue, implemented in your build if implementation is in scope. Compare studios on the best game audio companies list.
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## About Keywords Studios Keywords Studios is the world's largest video game services company, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1998 with 13,000+ specialists globally, they provide end-to-end services across the entire game lifecycle, from art and development to localization, QA, and player support. ## Company History - **Founded:** 1998 by Giorgio Guastalla and Teresa Luppino - **Headquarters:** Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland - **Team:** 13,000+ specialists worldwide - **Acquired:** EQT AB (October 2024) ## Services ### Seven Business Segments 1. **Art Services** - Game-ready art production 2. **Engineering** - Game development 3. **Functional Testing** - QA services 4. **Audio Recording** - Casting to post-production 5. **Translation** - 80+ languages 6. **Localization** - Text and audio (50+ languages) 7. **Player Support** - Community and content moderation ### Localization Excellence - 80+ languages for text - 50+ languages for audio - 700+ global LQA testers - KantanAI Translation Management platform ### QA Testing - Functional testing - Localization QA - All genres (indie to AAA) - Pre-Alpha to live stages ## Technology - AI-powered localization (KantanAI) - Proprietary translation management - Extensive hardware/peripheral support - Rapidly scalable processes ## Global Presence Offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas with centralized project management. ## Why Choose Keywords Studios - **World's largest** game services company - **13,000+ specialists** globally - **80+ languages** localization - **End-to-end** game lifecycle services - **25+ years** industry experience
## About PTW (Pole To Win) PTW is a Japanese game services company founded in 1994, now a UK-based holding under Poletowin Holdings (Tokyo Stock Exchange 3657). With 8,500+ employees across 40+ studios in 16 countries, they provide QA, localization, art, audio, and player support services globally. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 1994 (Japan) - **Headquarters:** UK (holding company since 2016) - **Parent:** Poletowin Holdings (Tokyo Stock Exchange) - **Team:** 8,500+ employees - **Studios:** 40+ worldwide ## Brand Family - PTW (parent brand) - SIDE (audio) - 1518 Studios (art) - Entalize ## Services ### Quality Assurance - Game testing - Platform compliance - Functionality QA - Hardware testing ### Localization - Translation (30+ languages) - Linguistic testing - Culturalization - Transcreation ### Audio Production - Voice recording - Sound design - Music production ### Player Support - Customer service - Community management - Live operations support ## Global Presence - UK, USA, Canada - Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan - India, Malaysia, Singapore - Romania ## Platform Coverage - PC, Xbox One, PS4 - Wii, PS Vita, DS - Switch, VR - Mobile and tablet ## Why Choose PTW - **Since 1994** industry pioneer - **8,500+ employees** massive scale - **40+ studios** global coverage - **30+ languages** localization - **Tokyo Stock Exchange** listed parent
## About Lionbridge Games Lionbridge Games is a global leader in game localization, testing, audio, marketing, and player support services. With 10 labs worldwide, 40+ language support, and battle-hardened QA teams, they help deliver authentic gaming experiences across all markets. ## Company Overview - **Parent:** Lionbridge - **Labs:** 10 strategically located globally - **Languages:** 40+ core languages - **Services:** Full-service game localization & QA ## Services ### Localization - Translation (40+ languages) - Cultural adaptation - Native linguist teams - Full vertical integration ### Localization Testing - Native tester teams - Cultural/linguistic QA - Geopolitical review - Certification compliance ### Functional QA - Game testing services - 24/7 testing capability - Hybrid testing (lab + remote) - Real-time testing ### Audio Services - Voice recording - Audio localization - Audio QA - Voice casting ### Player Experience - Player support - Community management - Marketing localization ## Global Capabilities - 10 labs in key gaming markets - Secure remote testing infrastructure - Around-the-clock testing - Hybrid testing model leader ## Integration Advantage Full vertical integration of translation, audio, and localization QA. Teams work closely to resolve bugs efficiently with shared tech-supported processes across all languages. ## Why Choose Lionbridge Games - **10 global labs** in key markets - **40+ languages** localization - **Hybrid testing** pioneer - **Full-service** loc + QA + audio - **24/7 testing** capability
## About NipsApp Game Studios NipsApp Game Studios is an Indian game development company founded in 2010 in Kerala. With 16+ years of experience, 3,000+ projects completed, and clients in 105+ countries, they specialize in VR, AR, blockchain, mobile, and console game development. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2010 - **Location:** Kerala, India - **Experience:** 16+ years - **Projects:** 3,000+ completed - **Reach:** 105+ countries ## Services ### Game Development - Mobile games (iOS, Android) - PC games - Console games - Blockchain/NFT games ### Immersive Tech - VR game development - AR game development - Metaverse solutions - Simulation platforms ### Team Augmentation - Unity developers - Unreal developers - 3D game developers - AR/VR experts - Multiplayer engineers - UI/UX designers ## Technology Stack - Unity - Unreal Engine - Blockchain integration - Cross-platform development ## Recognition - Listed on Clutch and GoodFirms - 5/5 rating (114+ verified reviews) - Known for on-time delivery ## Global Presence Operations worldwide serving USA, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. ## India Advantage Competitive pricing with strong technical expertise in VR, AR, and blockchain. ## Why Choose NipsApp - **3,000+ projects** extensive portfolio - **105+ countries** global reach - **VR/AR/Blockchain** specialists - **5/5 Clutch rating** proven quality - **16+ years** experience
## About XLOC XLOC is a web-based localization management solution for video games, part of Keywords Studios. Perfected over 20 years, their powerful CMS manages global assets (text, audio, art) throughout multilingual game development for titles like Call of Duty, Civilization, Destiny, and Fortnite. ## Company Overview - **Parent:** Keywords Studios - **Experience:** 20+ years - **Focus:** Localization management software - **Type:** Process management (not translation house) ## Technology ### Content Management System - Web-based platform - Text, audio, art asset management - Real-time master file updates - Format-agnostic linking ### Languages - 60+ languages supported - FIGS (French, Italian, German, Spanish) - CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) - Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Vietnamese - Multiple regional variants ## Key Features - Adapts to developer workflows - Links assets without dictating formats - 50% QA lead time reduction - On-the-fly linguistic testing - Simultaneous multi-platform release - Cost and error reduction ## Notable Titles Built with XLOC - Call of Duty series - Civilization series - Destiny series - BioShock series - Fortnite - Monster Hunter - Resident Evil - Dauntless - The Callisto Protocol ## Major Partners - Capcom (Japan) - Glu Mobile - Bandai Namco ## Why Choose XLOC - **Call of Duty, Fortnite** AAA titles - **60+ languages** comprehensive coverage - **20+ years** proven solution - **Keywords Studios** backing - **50% faster** QA testing
## About Altagram Altagram is a multilingual game localization and audio production specialist headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2013, their mission is to open the world for games by creating a gaming universe that embraces diversity and inclusion. ## Company Scale - **6,000+ games** localized - **500M+ words** translated - **13,000+ characters** voiced since 2013 - **60+ languages** supported - **1,200+ native speaker specialists** ## Services ### Game Localization - Text translation and cultural adaptation - Multi-language support (60+ languages) - Native speaker quality assurance ### Audio & Voiceover - Professional voice acting - Character voiceover recording - Audio integration and direction ### Quality Assurance - Localization QA (LQA) - Functionality testing - Platform certification support ### Culturalization - Cultural adaptation services - Regional market consulting - Content sensitivity review ### Alocai - AI-powered localization technology platform - Streamlined workflow automation ### Multimedia Localization - Trailer and marketing content - In-game cinematics - Promotional materials ## Notable Clients - CCP Games - Square Enix - SEGA - Yager - Focus Entertainment - Supercell - Gearbox Publishing - Blizzard - Quantic Dream - King Games - Nexon - Ankama Games ## Recent Projects - **Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut** - 12 languages - **Life is Strange: Double Exposure** - In-game dialogue synchronization ## Location **Headquarters:** Berlin, Germany ## Why Choose Altagram - **Industry scale** with 6,000+ games localized - **Comprehensive language coverage** in 60+ languages - **Major client roster** including AAA publishers - **Full audio services** with 13,000+ characters voiced - **AI-powered technology** for efficient workflows
## About Andovar Andovar is a global localization company headquartered in Singapore, specializing in game localization and AI data services. They translate scripts, localize user interfaces, cast voice actors, record voiceovers, and test games in over 80 languages. ## Company Scale - **Headquarters:** Singapore - **80+ languages** for game localization - **200+ languages** for AI data services - **1 billion+ words** translated - **Offices:** Singapore, Thailand, Colombia, Hungary, India, USA, China ## Services ### Game Localization - Script translation - UI localization - Cultural adaptation - Mobile, PC, MMO, and VR games ### Voice Production - Voice actor casting - Voiceover recording - Audio localization ### Quality Assurance - Localization QA - Game testing - Cultural review ### AI Data Services - Multilingual AI data training - 200+ language coverage ## Notable Projects - **PUBG** - Localized into 17 languages including game strings, microsites, FAQs, and marketplace descriptions - **World of Tanks** - High-profile localization project ## Global Presence Offices spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas provide around-the-clock project management, support, and client service across all time zones. ## Why Choose Andovar - **80+ languages** for game localization - **1 billion+ words** translated - **PUBG experience** with 17-language rollout - **Global offices** across 7 countries - **AI data capabilities** for emerging needs
## About CCC International CCC International is a multilingual localization and translation company with over 10 years of experience. They provide comprehensive localization services across approximately 30 languages for entertainment, gaming, and business clients. ## Services ### Game Localization - Video game translation and localization - In-game customer support - Quality assurance ### Manga and Comics - Translation - Typesetting - Coloring - Verticalization - Animation ### Media Localization - Anime/K-drama subtitling - Film translation - Dubbing - Voice-over services ### Translation Services - Business documents - Websites - News content - Books - Specialized translations ### Customer Support - Multilingual chat support - Email support - Phone support - Transcription services ### Social Media - Content creation - Community management - Multi-platform management ### Data Services - Audio transcription - Speech data collection - Multimedia annotation ### Video Production - Translation - Editing - Animation - Audio production ## Language Coverage Approximately 30 languages including: - English, Japanese, Russian - French, German, Arabic, Spanish - Filipino, Armenian, Korean - Chinese, Portuguese - And many more across Europe, Asia, and North America ## Client Industries - Entertainment and gaming - News websites - IT and retail - Government agencies (Europe, US, Asia) - Artists and musicians ## Company Strengths - **10+ years** of industry experience - Native business translation experts - Rigorous QA through proofreading and localization checks - Round-the-clock availability across continents ## Why Choose CCC International - **30 languages** supported - **Full localization** from games to manga to media - **10+ years** of experience - **Global operations** across Europe, US, and Asia - **Quality assurance** with rigorous processes
## About GLOC Media GLOC Media is a digital marketing agency with offices across Europe (UK, Spain, France, Slovenia). They are an official Google Partner providing integrated digital marketing solutions including SEO, PPC, and social media services. ## Locations - **UK:** London, N15 3PJ - **Spain:** San Sebastián - **France:** Paris - **Slovenia:** Ljubljana ## Services ### Search Marketing - SEO (Search Engine Optimization) - PPC (Google Ads, Bing Ads) - Mobile marketing - Video marketing - Display advertising - Retargeting ### Social Media - Social media marketing - Social media advertising - Reputation management ### Web Solutions - Web development - Website localization - Web analytics - Consulting and training - White label services - Conversion rate optimization ### Content - Content marketing - Link building ## Recognition - Official Google Partner - Award-winning agency ## Note GLOC Media is primarily a digital marketing agency, not specifically a game development outsourcing provider. They may support game marketing campaigns. ## Why Choose GLOC Media - **Google Partner** certified - **European presence** (4 countries) - **Website localization** services - **PPC management** with $1.5M+ budgets
## About Synthesis International Synthesis International is an Italian game localization company founded in 1995 in Milan, now part of Keywords Studios. With offices across USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, Singapore, and Switzerland, they provide localization and voice production for clients including EA, Activision, Blizzard, and Ubisoft. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 1995 - **Founder:** Max Reynaud - **Headquarters:** Milan, Italy (Switzerland admin HQ) - **Parent:** Keywords Studios (2016) - **Focus:** AAA game localization ## Global Offices - United States - Mexico - Brazil - Germany - Italy - Spain - Japan - Singapore - Switzerland (Admin HQ) ## Services ### Localization - Full game translation - FIGS (French, Italian, German, Spanish) - CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) - Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish ### Voice Production - Voice recording - Voice casting - Audio localization ### Testing - Linguistic QA - Localization testing ## Notable Projects - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim ## Major Clients - Electronic Arts - Activision Blizzard - Bethesda Softworks - Ubisoft - Take-Two - Square Enix - Namco Bandai - Microsoft Game Studios ## Why Choose Synthesis International - **Since 1995** industry pioneer - **Keywords Studios** backing - **EA, Activision, Blizzard** AAA clients - **9 countries** global presence - **FIGS + CJK** comprehensive coverage
## About Allcorrect Games Allcorrect Games is a game localization and art outsourcing company established in 2008. With 17+ years in the gaming industry and over 1,200 completed projects, they work with 9 of the top 20 game companies globally, localizing everything from indie titles to AAA blockbusters. ## Company Stats - **17+ years** in gaming - **1,200+ projects** completed - **2,000+ jobs** delivered monthly - **99.21%** on-time delivery rate - **22+ languages** supported ## Services ### Game Localization - Full game translation and adaptation - Cultural localization - Marketing and store content - Subtitling and dubbing scripts ### Voiceover Production - 100+ professional voice actors - Professional recording studios - Direction and production - Multi-language casting ### Game Art - 2D graphics and illustration - 3D modeling and assets - Global artist network ### Narrative Design - Story development - Character writing - Dynamic narrative systems ### Localization QA - Linguistic testing - Context verification - Bug reporting ## Notable Clients - Ubisoft - Electronic Arts - Bandai Namco - Tencent Games - Focus Entertainment - Crunchyroll - VOID Interactive - Mundfish ## Global Presence - Ireland - Canada - Serbia - Hong Kong ## Recognition - 2025 Finalist Award Winner - Serbian Game Association (SGA) Member ## Why Choose Allcorrect Games - **17+ years** of specialized gaming experience - **Top publisher partnerships** with 9 of top 20 companies - **99%+ on-time delivery** rate - **Global coverage** with 22+ languages - **Full-service** localization, art, and audio
## About Rayark Rayark Inc. is a Taiwanese indie game developer founded in 2011 in Taipei, best known for rhythm games Cytus and Deemo. Winner of iOS Game of the Year for Asia (2015), they develop for mobile, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. ## Company History - **Founded:** September 2011 - **Location:** Taipei, Taiwan (+ Tokyo branch) - **Focus:** Rhythm games, action games ## Flagship Games ### Cytus Series - Original Cytus (2012) - Cytus II - Cytus α (Nintendo Switch, 2019) - 210 songs across multiple genres ### Deemo Series - Deemo - Deemo: Reborn (PlayStation 4) - Deemo II (January 2022, 10th anniversary) ### Other Titles - Implosion: Never Lose Hope (iOS Game of the Year Asia 2015) - Strategy RPGs ## Awards - iOS Game of the Year for Asia (2015) - Bahamut ACG Award (2015) - Unity Golden Cube (2014) ## Partnerships - Capcom (Japanese arcade machines) ## Platforms - iOS - Android - PlayStation 4 - Nintendo Switch - PC ## Note Rayark is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. ## Why Rayark Matters - **Cytus, Deemo** rhythm game icons - **iOS Game of the Year** Asia 2015 - **Taiwan-based** APAC studio - **10+ years** indie success - **Multi-platform** mobile to console
## About JoyMasher JoyMasher is an independent game development studio based in Curitiba, Brazil. Founded in 2012, they specialize in retro-style games inspired by the 8-bit and 16-bit era, creating acclaimed titles like Blazing Chrome and Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2012 - **Location:** Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil - **Team:** 2-10 employees - **Tagline:** "We know retro." ## Founders - Danilo Dias - Thaís Weiller - Marco Galvão ## Specializations - Retro games - 8-bit style - 16-bit style - Action platformers - Run and gun games ## Notable Games - **Blazing Chrome** (The Arcade Crew) - **Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider** (The Arcade Crew) - **Odallus: The Dark Call** (self-published) - **Oniken** (self-published) ## Inspirations Games inspired by classics like: - Ninja Gaiden - Contra - Kabuki Quantum Fighter - Shadow of the Ninja - Vice: Project Doom ## Publisher Partnerships - The Arcade Crew (Blazing Chrome, Vengeful Guardian) - Self-published (Oniken, Odallus) ## Philosophy "I just wanted to make a fun action 8-bit game, like the ones that I used to play as a kid... I really love games from 8/16-bit era and I want to make games like these." - Danilo Dias ## Note JoyMasher is primarily an indie game developer creating original IP rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference. ## Why JoyMasher Matters - **Blazing Chrome** critical acclaim - **Retro game** specialists - **Brazil-based** indie studio - **8-bit/16-bit** authentic style - **The Arcade Crew** partnership
## About Sabotage Studio Sabotage Studio is a Canadian indie game developer founded in 2016 in Quebec City by award-winning developers Thierry Boulanger and Martin Brouard. Known for The Messenger (Best Debut Indie Game 2018) and Sea of Stars, they create retro-inspired games with modern design. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** April 2016 - **Location:** Quebec City, Canada - **Founders:** Thierry Boulanger, Martin Brouard - **Team:** 11-50 employees - **Philosophy:** "Definitive editions of game genres we loved as kids" ## Notable Games ### The Messenger (2018) - Action-platform game - Published by Devolver Digital - Best Debut Indie Game (The Game Awards 2018) - PlayStation, PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch ### Sea of Stars (2023) - JRPG prequel to The Messenger - Most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter ever - PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Switch, PC ## Platform Coverage - Windows PC - PlayStation 4 & 5 - Xbox One & Series X|S - Nintendo Switch ## Design Philosophy Self-driven artisans creating definitive editions of beloved game genres, embracing advanced modern designs while capturing the charm of classic games. ## Note Sabotage Studio is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Canadian studio. ## Why Sabotage Studio Matters - **The Messenger** Game Awards 2018 winner - **Sea of Stars** record Kickstarter - **Quebec City** Canadian indie - **Devolver Digital** publishing partnership - **Retro-modern** unique design approach
## About Localsoft Games Localsoft is a Spanish localization company with 33 years of experience and 3,500+ localized games. Based in Málaga TechPark, they offer translation, testing, and audio services for all major gaming platforms. ## Company History - **Experience:** 33 years - **Location:** Málaga TechPark, Málaga, Spain - **Portfolio:** 3,500+ localized games - **Certifications:** ISO 9001, EN15038 ## Services ### Translation - Game translation (50+ languages) - Proofing and editing - Desktop publishing - Subtitling ### Testing - Localization QA (LQA) - Functionality testing - Secure testing labs - First Party compliance ### Audio - Voice recording - Audio localization - Dubbing ## Platform Coverage - PlayStation - Nintendo - Xbox - Windows PC - Android - iOS ## Quality Assurance Testing services cover: - Text quality - Audio quality - Art and cinematics - Subtitles - First Party guidelines compliance ## Network 3,000+ professional game translators providing scale and expertise for complex, large-scale projects. ## Why Choose Localsoft Games - **33 years** localization experience - **3,500+ games** localized - **50+ languages** supported - **ISO 9001** certified - **Spain-based** EU quality
## About PaintPool Studio PaintPool Studio is a Ukrainian game art outsourcing studio founded in 2018. With 20+ dedicated specialists, they deliver concept art, illustrations, 2D environments, character design, UI/UX, and animation for mobile, PC, web, and console games. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2018 - **Location:** Ukraine - **Team:** 20+ specialists - **Focus:** 2D art, concept art, UI/UX ## Services ### 2D Art - Concept art - Illustrations - 2D environments - Character design ### UI/UX Design - Game interfaces - User experience - Visual design ### Animation - 2D animation - Motion graphics - Character animation ### Additional Services - Sound design - Full-cycle game development - AR project support ## Approach Agile team guiding clients from idea to final delivery, with personalized art services for mobile and PC games. ## Client Testimonials 3+ year partnerships with consistent delivery exceeding expectations. Known for simplifying complex concepts into comprehensible visuals. ## Portfolio - Lost in Random - Boom Cat - Dragon: Trio Bonus - Cash Cubes - Sugar Rush Riches - Vegas Heat - Tiger Tiger Wild Life - Dead Man's Fingers ## Why Choose PaintPool Studio - **Ukraine-based** competitive rates - **20+ specialists** dedicated team - **3+ year** client partnerships - **Full-cycle** concept to delivery - **Mobile + PC** expertise
## About SIDE SIDE is an award-winning audio production company founded in 1997 in London, specializing in game voice acting, localization, and sound services. With 25+ years experience and studios in London, LA, Paris, and Shanghai, they bring games to life in 30+ languages. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 1997 - **Headquarters:** London, UK - **Studios:** London, LA, Paris, Shanghai - **Experience:** 25+ years - **Languages:** 30+ ## Services ### Voice Production - Casting and directing - Voice recording (all languages) - Post-production - Lip sync ### Performance Capture - Motion capture - Performance capture - Facial capture ### Audio Services - Sound design - Music composition - Audio implementation ### Creative Services - Casting - Directing - Talent management ## Notable Projects - Genshin Impact - Disney Speedstorm - Crash Team Rumble - Zenless Zone Zero - A Plague Tale (Amicia and Hugo voices) - Tales of Kenzera: Zau (Swahili voice production) ## Industry Presence - 704+ voice actors in database - 73+ titles credited - Award-winning productions ## Parent Company Part of PTW (Pole To Win) family offering QA, art, localization, and player support. ## Why Choose SIDE - **25+ years** industry pioneer - **30+ languages** global reach - **London + LA + Paris + Shanghai** studios - **Genshin Impact** AAA credits - **Full audio** voice to music
## About A Shell in the Pit A Shell in the Pit is a specialized game audio studio creating sound design and music for video games. With a collaborative, distributed team of 17+ audio professionals, they deliver high-quality audio for both indie darlings and AAA productions. ## Leadership - **Gordon McGladdery** - Studio Director & Composer - **Em Halberstadt** - Creative Director & Sound Designer ## Team The studio employs skilled professionals across multiple disciplines: - Sound Designers - Composers - Audio Programmers - Implementation Specialists ## Services - Sound design for interactive media - Original music composition - Audio programming and implementation - Full-service audio production - Trailer and media audio ## Notable Projects ### Award-Winning Indies - **Untitled Goose Game** - BAFTA-winning audio - **Night in the Woods** - Atmospheric narrative audio - **Chicory: A Colorful Tale** - **Wandersong** ### AAA & Major Releases - **Pacific Drive** - **Rogue Legacy 2** - **Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach** - **Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2** - **Godfall** - **JETT: The Far Shore** ## Specializations - Atmospheric and environmental audio design - Interactive music systems - Indie game audio partnerships - VR audio experiences - Educational content sound design ## Why Choose A Shell in the Pit - **Award-winning portfolio** including BAFTA-recognized work - **Versatile team** handling indie to AAA projects - **Collaborative approach** with dedicated project support - **Technical expertise** in audio programming and implementation
## About Dynamedion Dynamedion is a premier game audio production company with 25+ years of experience, having shipped over 5,000 projects. They specialize in music composition, live orchestral recording, sound design, and audio integration for AAA games. ## Company Scale - **25+ years** of experience - **5,000+ projects** shipped - Partnership with **European symphonic orchestras** ## Services ### Music Composition - Original scores and soundtracks - Adaptive music systems - Licensed music supervision ### Live Recording - European symphonic orchestra recording - Choir recording sessions - Open Orchestra & Choir Recording Sessions program ### Sound Design - Benchmark audio design - Environmental audio - Weapon and effects sounds ### Audio Integration - Music implementation - Sound implementation - Dialogue integration - Middleware expertise ## Notable Projects - **Brawl Stars** (Supercell) - **Alan Wake 2** (Remedy Entertainment) - **Company of Heroes 3** (Relic/SEGA) - **Harry Potter Magic Awakened** - **Age of Empires IV** (Microsoft) - **Microsoft Flight Simulator** - **Monster Hunter: Wilds** - **Anno 117: Pax Romana** ## Major Clients - Microsoft Studios - EA - Ubisoft - Square Enix - Disney/Pixar - Rovio - LucasArts - Creative Assembly - Crytek - PopCap - Supercell ## Special Programs - **Indie Developer Program** - Support for independent developers - **Open Orchestra Sessions** - Recording opportunities ## Location Based in Europe with access to European symphonic orchestras. ## Why Choose Dynamedion - **25+ years** of game audio excellence - **5,000+ projects** delivered - **AAA client roster** including Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft - **Live orchestral** recording capabilities - **Indie program** for smaller developers
## About Somatone Interactive Somatone Interactive has been the world's #1 provider of audio services and technical implementation in video games since 2003. Their team of sound designers, composers, VO producers, and implementation experts have worked on 1,000+ game titles across mobile, PC, console, and XR. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2003 - **Focus:** Game audio services - **Projects:** 1,000+ titles - **Experience:** 50+ years collective music experience ## Services ### Sound Design - In-game audio - SFX creation - Foley - Atmos and 5.1 mixing ### Music Composition - Original scores - Live orchestra recording - Ensemble and band recording - Narrative music ### Voice Over Production - Casting and auditions - Union and non-union talent - Live VO direction - In-house recording studios ### Technical Implementation - WWISE integration - FMOD integration - Unity implementation - Unreal implementation - Stereo to Dolby Atmos ### Linear Audio - Trailers (30-second to full length) - Cutscene audio - Sound design to picture ## FMOD Partnership Formal partnership with FMOD for audio middleware implementation. ## History Pioneered casual games audio, working with nearly all Zynga games during Facebook social games revolution. ## Philosophy "To raise the emotional experience of millions of gamers with the highest quality game audio in the world." ## Why Choose Somatone Interactive - **1,000+ titles** massive portfolio - **Since 2003** industry pioneer - **WWISE + FMOD** middleware experts - **Live orchestra** recording capability - **Full audio** sound to music to VO
## About Team Audio Team Audio is a game audio outsourcing company trusted by legendary teams at Riot Games, Ghost Story, Obsidian, 2K, and BioWare. Positioning themselves as a "risk-reduction engine," they build audio, systems, and tools that make games sound incredible. ## Company Overview - **Focus:** Game audio services - **Approach:** Risk-reduction engine - **Clients:** Riot Games, Obsidian, 2K, BioWare, Ghost Story ## Services ### Audio Production - Sound design - Music composition - Voice production - Audio implementation ### Technical Services - Audio systems development - Tool creation - Pipeline optimization ### Integration - Engine integration - Middleware implementation - Technical audio design ## Major Clients - Riot Games - Ghost Story - Obsidian Entertainment - 2K Games - BioWare ## Philosophy "Building the audio, systems, and tools that make your games sound incredible and your pipelines silky smooth." ## Value Proposition - Seamless integration with development teams - Technical and creative expertise - Pipeline optimization - Reduced production risk ## Why Choose Team Audio - **Riot, Obsidian, BioWare** AAA clients - **Risk-reduction** proven approach - **Audio systems** technical expertise - **Pipeline tools** efficiency focus - **Full-service** sound to implementation
## About Hexany Audio Hexany Audio is a Los Angeles game audio studio founded in 2012 by Berklee College of Music graduates. With a 7,000 sqft state-of-the-art facility and 22 creatives, they provide comprehensive audio services for games, VR, and interactive media. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 (Boston) - **Founders:** Richard Ludlow, Juan Sebastian Cortés Arango, Richard Gould, Andy Forsberg - **Origin:** Developed while founders were Berklee students - **Current Location:** Los Angeles ## Studio Facilities - **7,000 sqft** state-of-the-art studio - **22 creatives** working onsite - Los Angeles area location ## Services ### Sound Design - Custom sound effects - Sound branding - SFX libraries ### Music Production - Original music composition - Adaptive/interactive music - Music implementation ### Voice Over - Voice direction - Recording - VO implementation ### Audio Programming - Wwise integration - FMOD implementation - Unreal audio - Unity audio - Blueprints, C++, C# - Proprietary engine support ## Major Clients - Disney - Activision - Ubisoft - Google - Nike - Coca-Cola - Tencent - Riot Games ## Notable Projects - **Star Wars: Millennium Falcon – Smugglers Run** (Disney) - **John Wick: Chronicles** - **League of Legends** (Riot Games) - **Just Shapes & Beats** - **Arena of Valor** / **Strike of Kings** (Tencent) - **Call of Duty: Mobile** (Activision) ## Awards - **2017 GANG Award:** Best Music in Casual/Social Game (Strike of Kings / Realm of Valor) - **2018 Hollywood Music in Media Award:** Best Original Score for Mobile Video Game (Arena of Valor) - **2021 Hollywood Music in Media Award:** Best Original Score for Mobile Video Game (Call of Duty: Mobile) ## Why Choose Hexany Audio - **Award-winning** audio studio - **Disney, Activision, Riot** client roster - **22 creatives** in-house team - **Technical audio** specialists - **Berklee College** pedigree
## About Power Up Audio Power Up Audio is a Vancouver-based game audio studio specializing in sound design, music, and voice-over. Known for Celeste (GDC Best Audio 2019), Darkest Dungeon, and Into the Breach, they employ specialized teams rather than single generalists. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Vancouver, Canada - **Founders:** Kevin Regamey, Tangsoc - **Focus:** Sound design, music, voice-over ## Philosophy Specialized cooperative teams vs. single generalists: - Dedicated sound designers - Composers - Voice-over engineers - Actors - Pipeline managers ## Notable Projects ### Award-Winning - **Celeste** - GDC Best Audio 2019, IGF Best Audio nomination - **Darkest Dungeon** - Red Hook Studios partnership ### Major Credits - Crypt of the NecroDancer - Into the Breach - TUNIC - Phantom Brigade - Subnautica: Below Zero ## Business Model Royalty agreements making them stakeholders, not just contractors (pioneered with Darkest Dungeon). ## Composer Partners - Lena Raine (Celeste) - Riley Koenig (Phantom Brigade) - Ben Prunty (Subnautica) - LIFEFORMED (TUNIC) ## Why Choose Power Up Audio - **Celeste** GDC Best Audio - **Darkest Dungeon** legendary partnership - **Vancouver-based** NA timezone - **Specialized teams** world-class professionals - **Royalty model** stakeholder approach
Audio outsourcing: common questions
How does audio outsourcing work for a AAA game?
Large titles usually split the work: one studio or composer for music, a sound design team for the effects library, a separate voice pipeline for casting and recording, and either an in-house or contracted audio programmer for implementation in Wwise or FMOD. The audio director stays client-side and owns the mix and the creative brief across all vendors.
How much does game audio outsourcing cost?
Sound design is typically quoted per asset or as a library package, music per finished minute, voice per line or recorded hour, and implementation hourly. Typical market rates for audio work run roughly $30-50 per hour entry-level, $50-100 mid-level and $100-200 senior, with region accounting for most of the variation.
Does game audio outsourcing include implementation?
Often not, and it is the most common gap in an audio quote. Implementation means wiring assets into Wwise, FMOD or an engine-native system, building the mix and buses, setting up parameters and reverb zones, and staying inside platform memory and voice-count budgets. Confirm in writing whether it is included or billed separately.
Should I buy out or license game music?
A buyout transfers the music to you and costs more upfront. A licence is cheaper but scoped, and licences frequently exclude trailers, streaming, or later platform releases. If you expect marketing use or a console port, price the buyout, or negotiate those uses into the licence before recording rather than after.
How do I test a game audio studio?
Commission a short paid test covering one scene: a small set of sound effects plus a 30-second music cue, implemented in your build if implementation is in scope. Judge it in-game with your mix and platform targets, not as an isolated listen, and note how the studio handled a round of direction.
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