Ashley Wills
@ashleywills.co.uk
🎮 freelance game sound designer & technical implementation 🔊
🎤 working on Ascend and X-Gravity 👾
🐦 making a pigeon tamagotchi like game 🕹️
🌈 they/them 💜
🎧 www.ashleywills.co.uk 🖥️
🎤 working on Ascend and X-Gravity 👾
🐦 making a pigeon tamagotchi like game 🕹️
🌈 they/them 💜
🎧 www.ashleywills.co.uk 🖥️
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Ashley Wills
@ashleywills.co.uk
· Nov 14
Hey all! A little introduction post:
I’m a freelancer based in the UK working in game audio, before that I was freelancing in film & TV for 6 years.
Favourite game is Apex Legends
Pronouns are they/them
Hoping to connect with other game devs and audio people ☺️
I’m a freelancer based in the UK working in game audio, before that I was freelancing in film & TV for 6 years.
Favourite game is Apex Legends
Pronouns are they/them
Hoping to connect with other game devs and audio people ☺️
Half Life 3 will release at the same time as the Steam Machine
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Half Life 3 will release at the same time as the Steam Machine
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If your game has voice acting, then working with the voice actors is half of your writing process. It's not complete until you've heard it interpreted and reimagined by a voice actor. And they always reimagine it in ways that elevate the writing, in ways you never would have imagined yourself.
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
If your game has voice acting, then working with the voice actors is half of your writing process. It's not complete until you've heard it interpreted and reimagined by a voice actor. And they always reimagine it in ways that elevate the writing, in ways you never would have imagined yourself.
When are they adding a BR mode to Halo?
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
When are they adding a BR mode to Halo?
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On Saints Row we had a debug npc named Skinballs (lol) that was literally just four spheres wrapped in different shades of skin texture so we could test lighting for different skin tones during development. But teams need to plan for that kind of testing with intentionality, and not enough do.
October 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
On Saints Row we had a debug npc named Skinballs (lol) that was literally just four spheres wrapped in different shades of skin texture so we could test lighting for different skin tones during development. But teams need to plan for that kind of testing with intentionality, and not enough do.
Arc Raiders sound design is so tasty, got that Alien vibe which I love.
The music is also the perfect amount, not over played. Comes in at the right moments and adds a tonne of atmosphere and fucks off 👌
The music is also the perfect amount, not over played. Comes in at the right moments and adds a tonne of atmosphere and fucks off 👌
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Arc Raiders sound design is so tasty, got that Alien vibe which I love.
The music is also the perfect amount, not over played. Comes in at the right moments and adds a tonne of atmosphere and fucks off 👌
The music is also the perfect amount, not over played. Comes in at the right moments and adds a tonne of atmosphere and fucks off 👌
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This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
Reposted by Ashley Wills
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information you need to know: pigeons can be gay
October 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
information you need to know: pigeons can be gay
Reposted by Ashley Wills
Reposted by Ashley Wills
The stars have aligned! We've been nominated for a @gamerepublic.bsky.social award✨
We're proud to be nominated for the Best Indie Game Made in the North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social 👏
You can vote for us here 👉 tinyurl.com/ascend-gr25
#gamedev #GRAwards #indiedev #cosygame #femalefounder
We're proud to be nominated for the Best Indie Game Made in the North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social 👏
You can vote for us here 👉 tinyurl.com/ascend-gr25
#gamedev #GRAwards #indiedev #cosygame #femalefounder
October 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The stars have aligned! We've been nominated for a @gamerepublic.bsky.social award✨
We're proud to be nominated for the Best Indie Game Made in the North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social 👏
You can vote for us here 👉 tinyurl.com/ascend-gr25
#gamedev #GRAwards #indiedev #cosygame #femalefounder
We're proud to be nominated for the Best Indie Game Made in the North sponsored by @xsolla.bsky.social 👏
You can vote for us here 👉 tinyurl.com/ascend-gr25
#gamedev #GRAwards #indiedev #cosygame #femalefounder
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Just finished another sound design instrument. This time the focus has been around UI elements so lots of clickys. There’s a few military grade switches in here from airplanes and things each switch has its own character. I’ll post a demo this week when I get chance.
#gameaudio #soundesign #diy
#gameaudio #soundesign #diy
October 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Just finished another sound design instrument. This time the focus has been around UI elements so lots of clickys. There’s a few military grade switches in here from airplanes and things each switch has its own character. I’ll post a demo this week when I get chance.
#gameaudio #soundesign #diy
#gameaudio #soundesign #diy
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hideo kojima ass bread
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
hideo kojima ass bread
This is fricking cool! I gotta make myself one of these…..
October 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This is fricking cool! I gotta make myself one of these…..
Reposted by Ashley Wills
UK workers at Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM have unionised - the first recognised video game union in the UK.
(Read more: GamesIndustry)
(Read more: GamesIndustry)
October 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
UK workers at Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM have unionised - the first recognised video game union in the UK.
(Read more: GamesIndustry)
(Read more: GamesIndustry)
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Not long now until our next #gameaudio Liverpool meet up, join us at COMMUNE, Constance Street on the 12th October. Find out more here…..
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-audio...
#liverpoolnetworking
#sounddesigner
#audiodesigner
#gamedev
#postaudio
#audio
#gameaudioliverpool
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-audio...
#liverpoolnetworking
#sounddesigner
#audiodesigner
#gamedev
#postaudio
#audio
#gameaudioliverpool
Game Audio Liverpool -October Edition 2025
A spooky social for Game and Post Audio folk, everyone welcome !
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Not long now until our next #gameaudio Liverpool meet up, join us at COMMUNE, Constance Street on the 12th October. Find out more here…..
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-audio...
#liverpoolnetworking
#sounddesigner
#audiodesigner
#gamedev
#postaudio
#audio
#gameaudioliverpool
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-audio...
#liverpoolnetworking
#sounddesigner
#audiodesigner
#gamedev
#postaudio
#audio
#gameaudioliverpool
We’ve released Ascend! Thank you to everyone at @miamiavalon.bsky.social for having me on this project 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...
Save 10% on Ascend on Steam
Solve ancient puzzles, collect tarot cards, and complete the zodiac trials to climb the mountain and save your people in Ascend, a 3D puzzle adventure. Shift between Day, Twilight, and Dusk with your ...
store.steampowered.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We’ve released Ascend! Thank you to everyone at @miamiavalon.bsky.social for having me on this project 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...
In order to reconnect with music and get away from crappy streaming services (that love AI and fund a military company), I’ve dug out my old iPod
September 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In order to reconnect with music and get away from crappy streaming services (that love AI and fund a military company), I’ve dug out my old iPod
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I created a quick guide on how to create custom nodes for PCG using Blueprints and C++
I hope this helps someone out there, as I was struggling to find the resources myself!
blueshift-interactive.com/2025/09/03/h...
#unrealengine #pcg #gamedev #indiedev
I hope this helps someone out there, as I was struggling to find the resources myself!
blueshift-interactive.com/2025/09/03/h...
#unrealengine #pcg #gamedev #indiedev
How to Create Custom PCG Nodes in Unreal Engine
Introduction to creating custom nodes in Unreal Engine's PCG framework using Blueprints and C++
blueshift-interactive.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I created a quick guide on how to create custom nodes for PCG using Blueprints and C++
I hope this helps someone out there, as I was struggling to find the resources myself!
blueshift-interactive.com/2025/09/03/h...
#unrealengine #pcg #gamedev #indiedev
I hope this helps someone out there, as I was struggling to find the resources myself!
blueshift-interactive.com/2025/09/03/h...
#unrealengine #pcg #gamedev #indiedev
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how the hell is it september already
September 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
how the hell is it september already
I held a chicken the other day and last night I had a dream looking after a chicken.
I will become a chicken chaser 🐓
I will become a chicken chaser 🐓
August 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I held a chicken the other day and last night I had a dream looking after a chicken.
I will become a chicken chaser 🐓
I will become a chicken chaser 🐓
OMG been waiting for this for so long! X-Graivty finally has a Steam page.
Please go wishlist as it will help us get funding so we can make the full game!
Please go wishlist as it will help us get funding so we can make the full game!
Check out our gravity-defying skater, X-GRAVITY with a fresh new reveal trailer! youtu.be/80ydXS-EOSU
Wishlist on Steam now! store.steampowered.com/app/3210100/...
#XGRAVITY #games #indiegame #skateboarding
Wishlist on Steam now! store.steampowered.com/app/3210100/...
#XGRAVITY #games #indiegame #skateboarding
X-GRAVITY - Official Reveal Trailer | Gravity-Defying Open-World Skater
YouTube video by Blueshift Interactive
youtu.be
August 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
OMG been waiting for this for so long! X-Graivty finally has a Steam page.
Please go wishlist as it will help us get funding so we can make the full game!
Please go wishlist as it will help us get funding so we can make the full game!
I’m happy that I could find a new venue for the Liverpool game audio meetup.
Lovely to meet the regular and new faces that joined.
On to the next one!
Lovely to meet the regular and new faces that joined.
On to the next one!
Great summer vibes yesterday with the Game Audio Liverpool Crew! Next event will be up shortly and scheduled for October.
Thanks to all that came down, tag yaself in the photo!, was a fun one!
#gameaudio #gameaudioliverpool #gamedev #gamedevlife #audioproduction #sounddesign
Thanks to all that came down, tag yaself in the photo!, was a fun one!
#gameaudio #gameaudioliverpool #gamedev #gamedevlife #audioproduction #sounddesign
August 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I’m happy that I could find a new venue for the Liverpool game audio meetup.
Lovely to meet the regular and new faces that joined.
On to the next one!
Lovely to meet the regular and new faces that joined.
On to the next one!
Not too bad out of 9,656 entries!
In the top 3% for art and top 7% for audio.
Played some amazing games in the GMTK jam and looking forward to playing all the top rated games 💜
In the top 3% for art and top 7% for audio.
Played some amazing games in the GMTK jam and looking forward to playing all the top rated games 💜
August 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Not too bad out of 9,656 entries!
In the top 3% for art and top 7% for audio.
Played some amazing games in the GMTK jam and looking forward to playing all the top rated games 💜
In the top 3% for art and top 7% for audio.
Played some amazing games in the GMTK jam and looking forward to playing all the top rated games 💜
People are going IN. No shots held back.
Obsessed with infinite grow, like I get it you’ve got the capitalist brain worm but go do that someone else.
For once it’s nice to use a social media site and be social with people.
Obsessed with infinite grow, like I get it you’ve got the capitalist brain worm but go do that someone else.
For once it’s nice to use a social media site and be social with people.
Bluesky has a growth problem
Bluesky has hit 38M monthly users, up 8M since March
Once adding 5M users per month, it’s now slowed to 1.6M. A 60% drop
But post volume is falling—more users, less activity
It risks becoming a ghost town with a loyal but shrinking core
#bluesky #fediverse
Bluesky has hit 38M monthly users, up 8M since March
Once adding 5M users per month, it’s now slowed to 1.6M. A 60% drop
But post volume is falling—more users, less activity
It risks becoming a ghost town with a loyal but shrinking core
#bluesky #fediverse
Bluesky Reaches 38 Million Users, Though Post Volume is Declining
Bluesky’s growth momentum has slowed, but it is still growing.
www.socialmediatoday.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
People are going IN. No shots held back.
Obsessed with infinite grow, like I get it you’ve got the capitalist brain worm but go do that someone else.
For once it’s nice to use a social media site and be social with people.
Obsessed with infinite grow, like I get it you’ve got the capitalist brain worm but go do that someone else.
For once it’s nice to use a social media site and be social with people.