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Games X Music. We take a look at news & topics around video game music + the intersection between the games and music industries. Hosts are @matombler.bsky.social & @tquillfeldt.bsky.social

👉 https://linktr.ee/gxmpodcast
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I shared some thoughts on the GRAMMYs. It won't let me post the full video here so below are the links to it on my IG page and on YT.

(And yes I have some thoughts on Expedition 33 in there...)
instagram.com/p/DURnze8D3A3/

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC6M...
Austin Wintory on Instagram: "Some thoughts on the GRAMMYs... ... and yes I couldn't help but discuss Expedition 33"
194 likes, 22 comments - a.wintory on February 2, 2026: "Some thoughts on the GRAMMYs... ... and yes I couldn't help but discuss Expedition 33".
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February 3, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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In light of recent events, the Sword of the Sea bandcamp page is set to "Pay what you want" very much including free. Just so endlessly grateful to all of who've reached out, tagged etc ♥️

austinwintory.bandcamp.com/album/sword-...
Sword of the Sea, by Austin Wintory
16 track album
austinwintory.bandcamp.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Congratulations to @awintory.bsky.social for winning a GRAMMY for Sword of the Sea.

I’ve been a big fan since flOw. This feels like the apotheosis of his thatgamecompany/Giant Squid collaborations. Couldn’t happen to a nicer person and champion of video game music and composers alike.
February 2, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Thank you @bafta.org and Nibbs Events for a wonderful evening and beautiful rendition of my theme for @fallout.bethesdastudios.com 4 performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by @awintory.bsky.social. A fabulous weekend in London with composer friends and colleagues from @bethesdastudios.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Part 2 of our exclusive interview with GRAMMY-nominated composer Austin Wintory is now live on the Laced blog!

Dive in and discover the influences behind Sword of the Sea. 🌊

👉 www.lacedrecords.co/blogs/blog/a...

By Jerry Jeriaska of The Ongaku.

@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Congrats to Austin Wintory on winning a Grammy for best game soundtrack for Sword of the Sea!
February 1, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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New & Notable: Reimagined, remixed edition of the legendary composer's "Viva Piñata" score, stacked with epic new arrangements from a full orchestra.
Rare Treats: Viva Piñata Revisited, by Grant Kirkhope
25 track album
grantkirkhope.bandcamp.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Well would you believe it, another release from me, The Phoenix Gene by Heromation. A bit of a different sound for me and done crazy long tracks!
open.spotify.com/album/0diRYR...
The Phoenix Gene
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January 22, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Had a marvelous chat with Kit & Krysta!
Video game music legend @grantkirkhope.bsky.social joins us on a new Kit & Krysta Podcast to discuss how Banjo-Kazooie made it into Smash Ultimate, behind the scenes stories from the Rare Nintendo 64 era and much more!

youtu.be/oJFYhnEz2rk
January 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Video game music legend @grantkirkhope.bsky.social joins us on a new Kit & Krysta Podcast to discuss how Banjo-Kazooie made it into Smash Ultimate, behind the scenes stories from the Rare Nintendo 64 era and much more!

youtu.be/oJFYhnEz2rk
January 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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The extraction theme “No Diver Left Behind” was one of the most fun pieces to write and record for #Helldivers2 ! In addition to orch, we also tracked drums from #JimBogios of #CountingCrows fame – so please enjoy this #pianoroll #gamemusic vid, now with drum session footage!
January 5, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Heading to #MAGFest for the first time since before the pandemic! I'll be performing with Triforce Quartet and doing some panels, including a live musical-sounddesign demo with audience participation, and some other fun surprises.

#Helldivers2 fans come say hi!

#gamemusic
January 7, 2026 at 2:39 AM
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I'm happy to announce my involvement as original score composer for SAMSON, a gritty, open-world action game from Liquid Swords (founded by JUST CAUSE's Christofer Sundberg).
Trailer: youtu.be/OQ4z_yQE5Xo #LiquidSwords #ChristoferSunberg #SAMSON
SAMSON | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by SAMSON
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January 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Hey I'm Ben!

I made the FTL soundtrack.

I've worked on 14 different games.

I've been making music for 26 years (I'm older than I look.)

I'm mostly self-taught.

I've got some room in my schedule so I'm looking for another soundtrack project!

Check out my work: www.benpruntymusic.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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This is the best video game music of 2025, as chosen by the composers behind it.

vgc.news/features/thi...
This is the best video game music of 2025, as chosen by the composers behind it | VGC
50 game composers, including Masayoshi Soken, Lena Raine, and Austin Wintory, share their video game music highlights of the year…
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December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Today Hitman turns 25 years and my first Hitman score is now available on all music platforms! Big congrats to IO Interactive and all the Hitman fans on this epic milestone! @hitman.ioi.dk #iointeractive #hitmancodename47 #hitman25
November 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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ICYMI, my @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com Syndicate conductor score / sheet music book is going to the printers and will be sent (signed!) imminently! There won't be an infinite number of these ... for the nerds amongst us! :)

austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch/assass...
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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games that swap music layers depending on what phase of combat you're in are amongst my favorite when it comes to using simple dynamic techniques... demonschool[new], resonance of fate, phantom brigade, 13 sentinels, beastieball[biased lol]... more that i am probably forgetting.
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Emperia takes home an Hollywood Music in Media Award — Best Song/Score – Mobile Video Game for “Whispers of the Ruin (Thorns of Devolution Season Theme Music)”from AFK Journey!
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Made a score reduction/analysis vid for the #Helldivers2 main theme, “A Cup of Liber-tea”! It transcribes both orchestra and synths/drums, and highlights themes. Try and guess how many times you hear the main motif repeated throughout? :-P

Full vid on YT! #gamemusic
November 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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It’s up!!! 🤘🤘🤘
The Hades II Original Soundtrack, featuring nearly four hours of blood-pumping music by @darrenkorb.bsky.social and various special guests, is now also available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, and more.🎶🌖

Thank you for listening!
November 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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I'm excited to reveal I'll be joining Nordic Game 2026 for a conversation with Laced Records Matt Ombler about my musical journey, creative process and scoring Warhammer Darktide. @lacedrecords.com @fatshark.se @matombler.bsky.social @nordicgame.com #warhammer #Darktide
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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The SWORD OF THE SEA vinyls are for sale as of now from @lacedrecords.com

I will be signing and selling a very short number via my Bandcamp merch page, also listed as of now:
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch

Thank you to all who've so generously supported the game; it's been such a joy 💓
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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My OST to the #PacificDrive Whispers in the Woods DLC is now out on Steam! Check out this preview of the main theme, "The Harmonic Fellowship", featuring vocals by Paolo Andrea di Pietro!

(and bowed strings-you're-not-supposed-to-bow by yours truly 😅)

Link in first reply!

#gamemusic
November 14, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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Surprise! I just released FTL - Lost Ship EP, a small collection of never before published FTL music, including live tracks, music that was cut from the game, and an expanded piece I made in 2025 based on one of the originals.

benprunty.bandcamp.com/album/ftl-lo...
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM