Game music

Introducing the Game: One Button Laser Shark

a few weeks ago, i was delighted to have connected with Michael Mchugh - an indie game developer, certified unity developer and virtual reality/augmented reality enthusiast.  

he has several impressive games in his portfolio including: fortuna station, fun in the sun, where's hurdles, rift defence, horizon's drift - and his up and coming game tactical limit! However, today, i'm really excited to introduce you to his recently re-launched game: One button laser shark.  i've had the pleasure of being involved in and providing the game music for this game and am excited to showcase it on my blog... 

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Introducing the Game: Vito Jump 'n' Roll

I have had the great pleasure of connecting with Juergen, the creator of gangof.one and the game Vito Jump 'n' Roll. I'm also delighted to have worked on some of the music to this beautifully put together game and to have had a go at playing the game myself. It is really well crafted and is great fun to play. I would highly recommend having a go and downloading it!  For now, Juergen has kindly agreed to this exclusive interview and to tell us more about his game:

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Pros & Cons of Using Royalty Free Music in Games

Music in games is really important, yet it can also be one of the hardest areas to get right.  For those starting out it is also important to be able to find suitable music that will enhance gameplay, but also work on a budget. 

One of the options available is to look for royalty free music. What is this exactly? Well, royalty free music essentially refers to music that is licensed to you in a way that lets you pay for it once, but use it as many times as you like and for as long as you like.  The royalty free element refers to the fact that you will not need to pay any ongoing royalties for using a piece of music.  

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How to Choose a Composer for Your Game

The music for your game is a crucial part to its success. If you don't have the right music, it can mean that all of that hard work you spent on creating the game may be wasted, as your user may not get the best experience that they could if you haven't chosen the music well. Finding the right composer to work with can be a challenge, which is why I've highlighted some key steps and points to help you make the right choice! 

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