King Aurorus
@kingaurorus.bsky.social
Dillan | Award Winning Sound Designer & Composer @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social | Director - CGDA | kingaurorus@gmail.com
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King Aurorus
@kingaurorus.bsky.social
· May 26
Shade Protocol - Official Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by IGN
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I'm thrilled to announce I am the composer & sound designer for the upcoming #metroidvania @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social. The trailer is currently trending #1 in the metroidvania subreddit and was picked up by the @ign.com YouTube channel!
#gameaudio #indiedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Av...
#gameaudio #indiedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Av...
Been an amazing day so far catching up with friends, checking out the talks and all the amazing games coming out of B.C! Full Indie Summit has been an absolute pleasure! Already looking forward to coming back next year 😁
September 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Been an amazing day so far catching up with friends, checking out the talks and all the amazing games coming out of B.C! Full Indie Summit has been an absolute pleasure! Already looking forward to coming back next year 😁
I'll be popping up to
@fullindie.bsky.social Summit
this coming weekend. If any of my Vancouver folks are looking to catch or or meet feel free to reach out and we can find some time to chat at the conference 😁
@fullindie.bsky.social Summit
this coming weekend. If any of my Vancouver folks are looking to catch or or meet feel free to reach out and we can find some time to chat at the conference 😁
September 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I'll be popping up to
@fullindie.bsky.social Summit
this coming weekend. If any of my Vancouver folks are looking to catch or or meet feel free to reach out and we can find some time to chat at the conference 😁
@fullindie.bsky.social Summit
this coming weekend. If any of my Vancouver folks are looking to catch or or meet feel free to reach out and we can find some time to chat at the conference 😁
I've released two OST's today! It's very experimental to release these. I'm excited to showcase my diversity with the electronic ambient of Starstrike and the Celtic Orchestral with Dark Age Dinos.
Links: shorturl.at/ZKTUw
Links: shorturl.at/ZKTUw
August 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I've released two OST's today! It's very experimental to release these. I'm excited to showcase my diversity with the electronic ambient of Starstrike and the Celtic Orchestral with Dark Age Dinos.
Links: shorturl.at/ZKTUw
Links: shorturl.at/ZKTUw
I'll be giving a talk on the science behind horror music on Aug 28th in collaboration with @showpass.bsky.social Tap Talks.
Come out and learning a bit of the behind the scenes psychology at play in horror 😁
Tickets Link: www.showpass.com/taptalks-sou...
Come out and learning a bit of the behind the scenes psychology at play in horror 😁
Tickets Link: www.showpass.com/taptalks-sou...
August 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I'll be giving a talk on the science behind horror music on Aug 28th in collaboration with @showpass.bsky.social Tap Talks.
Come out and learning a bit of the behind the scenes psychology at play in horror 😁
Tickets Link: www.showpass.com/taptalks-sou...
Come out and learning a bit of the behind the scenes psychology at play in horror 😁
Tickets Link: www.showpass.com/taptalks-sou...
Another project I worked on made it into @steampowered.com Next Fest! Was very excited to compose music and create some sound design for 7th Fleet Games project "Starstrike"
Link: store.steampowered.com/app/2725860/...
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #vgm
Link: store.steampowered.com/app/2725860/...
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #vgm
June 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Another project I worked on made it into @steampowered.com Next Fest! Was very excited to compose music and create some sound design for 7th Fleet Games project "Starstrike"
Link: store.steampowered.com/app/2725860/...
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #vgm
Link: store.steampowered.com/app/2725860/...
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #vgm
I'm thrilled to announce I am the composer & sound designer for the upcoming #metroidvania @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social. The trailer is currently trending #1 in the metroidvania subreddit and was picked up by the @ign.com YouTube channel!
#gameaudio #indiedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Av...
#gameaudio #indiedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Av...
Shade Protocol - Official Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
May 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I'm thrilled to announce I am the composer & sound designer for the upcoming #metroidvania @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social. The trailer is currently trending #1 in the metroidvania subreddit and was picked up by the @ign.com YouTube channel!
#gameaudio #indiedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Av...
#gameaudio #indiedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Av...
Was so much fun presenting at Otafest this weekend! Being in a room full of gaming nerds is never a bad time 🎮
#gameaudio #composer #sounddesigner
#gameaudio #composer #sounddesigner
May 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Was so much fun presenting at Otafest this weekend! Being in a room full of gaming nerds is never a bad time 🎮
#gameaudio #composer #sounddesigner
#gameaudio #composer #sounddesigner
Sneak peak at some of my work on @mintinboxgames.bsky.social upcoming anti-gravity racing game! This is the main theme for “Velocity Loop: Zero to Lightspeed” 🚀
#gameaudio #vgm #gamedev #indiedev
youtu.be/_9lBoxVyK4w?...
#gameaudio #vgm #gamedev #indiedev
youtu.be/_9lBoxVyK4w?...
Velocity Loop ZTL - "Get in the Loop!" main theme
YouTube video by Velocity Loop: Zero To Lightspeed
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Sneak peak at some of my work on @mintinboxgames.bsky.social upcoming anti-gravity racing game! This is the main theme for “Velocity Loop: Zero to Lightspeed” 🚀
#gameaudio #vgm #gamedev #indiedev
youtu.be/_9lBoxVyK4w?...
#gameaudio #vgm #gamedev #indiedev
youtu.be/_9lBoxVyK4w?...
I came, I saw, I kicked…..maybe I just did super well ❤️ Thanks again to @officialgdc.bsky.social for having me speak at their event! Looking forward to enjoying the rest of the conference 👾
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #publicspeaking
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #publicspeaking
March 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I came, I saw, I kicked…..maybe I just did super well ❤️ Thanks again to @officialgdc.bsky.social for having me speak at their event! Looking forward to enjoying the rest of the conference 👾
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #publicspeaking
#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #publicspeaking
Day 2 of @officialgdc.bsky.social and I will be speaking! It’s my first GDC panel and I’m incredibly excited to share my experience and perspective on #gameaudio with such a wide audience 💪 Wish me luck! 🔥
#gamemusic #gamedevelopment #indiedev
#gamemusic #gamedevelopment #indiedev
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Day 2 of @officialgdc.bsky.social and I will be speaking! It’s my first GDC panel and I’m incredibly excited to share my experience and perspective on #gameaudio with such a wide audience 💪 Wish me luck! 🔥
#gamemusic #gamedevelopment #indiedev
#gamemusic #gamedevelopment #indiedev
For anyone who missed it, I will be speaking at the @officialgdc.bsky.social Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone while there!
My solo panel: shorturl.at/aWOoY
Lunchtime Audio Surgeries: shorturl.at/gyml8
#GDC2025 #MeetMeAtGDC #WeAreGDC #gameaudio #indiedev #gamedev
My solo panel: shorturl.at/aWOoY
Lunchtime Audio Surgeries: shorturl.at/gyml8
#GDC2025 #MeetMeAtGDC #WeAreGDC #gameaudio #indiedev #gamedev
Audio Summit: Maintaining Musical Integrity (When Working with Clients)
18th March, 2025 04:40pm - 05:10pm - Working with clients can be challenging in many cases. Maybe the client wants many revisions, may...
schedule.gdconf.com
March 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
For anyone who missed it, I will be speaking at the @officialgdc.bsky.social Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone while there!
My solo panel: shorturl.at/aWOoY
Lunchtime Audio Surgeries: shorturl.at/gyml8
#GDC2025 #MeetMeAtGDC #WeAreGDC #gameaudio #indiedev #gamedev
My solo panel: shorturl.at/aWOoY
Lunchtime Audio Surgeries: shorturl.at/gyml8
#GDC2025 #MeetMeAtGDC #WeAreGDC #gameaudio #indiedev #gamedev
Becoming hyper aware of audio WILL drive you nuts at some point 😂 Learning to really appreciate sound in all forms is the only way to combat going just a little bit crazy!
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #sounddesignerlife
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #sounddesignerlife
March 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Becoming hyper aware of audio WILL drive you nuts at some point 😂 Learning to really appreciate sound in all forms is the only way to combat going just a little bit crazy!
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #sounddesignerlife
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #sounddesignerlife
#gamejams are ALWAYS the best way to meet, network and build a game if you’re new to the industry. Hands down the best way to get yourself in the door and they always are a ton of fun 🔥🎮
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev
February 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#gamejams are ALWAYS the best way to meet, network and build a game if you’re new to the industry. Hands down the best way to get yourself in the door and they always are a ton of fun 🔥🎮
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev
“Never forget who you are” - me being a #homestuck fan 😂 but seriously the music was pretty damn good!
#gamedev #gameaudio #indiedev
#gamedev #gameaudio #indiedev
February 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
“Never forget who you are” - me being a #homestuck fan 😂 but seriously the music was pretty damn good!
#gamedev #gameaudio #indiedev
#gamedev #gameaudio #indiedev
Another personal milestone reached today! “Get to Work”(which I created the rollerblade SFX and the grindset podcast track on) was streamed on @GameGrumps! Having YouTubers I watch play a game I worked on feels amazing 😁
#gameaudio #gamedev
youtu.be/8P2R0YNRZ64
#gameaudio #gamedev
youtu.be/8P2R0YNRZ64
Time to Get to Work!
YouTube video by GameGrumps
youtu.be
February 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Another personal milestone reached today! “Get to Work”(which I created the rollerblade SFX and the grindset podcast track on) was streamed on @GameGrumps! Having YouTubers I watch play a game I worked on feels amazing 😁
#gameaudio #gamedev
youtu.be/8P2R0YNRZ64
#gameaudio #gamedev
youtu.be/8P2R0YNRZ64
#gameaudio and #musicproduction are similar but have different uses/connotations and goals with the music/audio. To outsiders it’s strange but I often compare it to an architect vs an engineer, you both “build” the building but in different ways!
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic
February 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
#gameaudio and #musicproduction are similar but have different uses/connotations and goals with the music/audio. To outsiders it’s strange but I often compare it to an architect vs an engineer, you both “build” the building but in different ways!
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic
ANY industry that’s over saturated will be one you need to hustle in! Only because competition means you will need to go above and beyond to burn your name into the ecosystem 🎼 Do it because you need it, not because you want it 🔥
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #hustleculture
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #hustleculture
February 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
ANY industry that’s over saturated will be one you need to hustle in! Only because competition means you will need to go above and beyond to burn your name into the ecosystem 🎼 Do it because you need it, not because you want it 🔥
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #hustleculture
#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #hustleculture
Let’s face it, most people would love to work in artistic jobs 🎼🎨 Be prepared to face lots of uncertainty but if you stick with it you can break through the ocean of other #gameaudio professionals 🔥
#gamedev #indiedev #entrepreneur #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiedev #entrepreneur #gamemusic
February 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Let’s face it, most people would love to work in artistic jobs 🎼🎨 Be prepared to face lots of uncertainty but if you stick with it you can break through the ocean of other #gameaudio professionals 🔥
#gamedev #indiedev #entrepreneur #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiedev #entrepreneur #gamemusic
#foley is the unsung hero of cinematic #sounddesign. Without it scenes can feel devoid of life! It’s why I’m always so proud when I can make something feel “real” when working with it.
#gameaudio #filmaudio #gamedev #indiedev
#gameaudio #filmaudio #gamedev #indiedev
February 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#foley is the unsung hero of cinematic #sounddesign. Without it scenes can feel devoid of life! It’s why I’m always so proud when I can make something feel “real” when working with it.
#gameaudio #filmaudio #gamedev #indiedev
#gameaudio #filmaudio #gamedev #indiedev
Having the budget to truly give your game a proper a thorough soundtrack makes all the difference! So many developers undershoot how much music they need to audio brand their project! Music adds memorability! ❤️
#gameaudio #musicproducer #gamedev #gamedesign
#gameaudio #musicproducer #gamedev #gamedesign
February 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Having the budget to truly give your game a proper a thorough soundtrack makes all the difference! So many developers undershoot how much music they need to audio brand their project! Music adds memorability! ❤️
#gameaudio #musicproducer #gamedev #gamedesign
#gameaudio #musicproducer #gamedev #gamedesign
Attention spans have unfortunately dropped for most folks which definetly hits musicians and #gameaudio folks the hardest 😢 Alas adapting to the new world is a requirement to make it!
#gamedev #indiedev #musicproducer #vgm
#gamedev #indiedev #musicproducer #vgm
February 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Attention spans have unfortunately dropped for most folks which definetly hits musicians and #gameaudio folks the hardest 😢 Alas adapting to the new world is a requirement to make it!
#gamedev #indiedev #musicproducer #vgm
#gamedev #indiedev #musicproducer #vgm
#impostersyndrome is a VERY real thing that artists face! It’s important to remind yourself that no matter what you may believe, your hard work paying off is for good reason. Compare yourself to yesterdays you ❤️
#gameaudio #mentalhealth #gamedev #indiedev
#gameaudio #mentalhealth #gamedev #indiedev
February 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#impostersyndrome is a VERY real thing that artists face! It’s important to remind yourself that no matter what you may believe, your hard work paying off is for good reason. Compare yourself to yesterdays you ❤️
#gameaudio #mentalhealth #gamedev #indiedev
#gameaudio #mentalhealth #gamedev #indiedev
Cologne commercials are always fascinating because how do you represent smell? Abstract stuff like this is certainly some of the more interesting audio work in marketing 💸
#audioproduction #filmmusic #musicproducer #composer
#audioproduction #filmmusic #musicproducer #composer
February 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Cologne commercials are always fascinating because how do you represent smell? Abstract stuff like this is certainly some of the more interesting audio work in marketing 💸
#audioproduction #filmmusic #musicproducer #composer
#audioproduction #filmmusic #musicproducer #composer
Even though the tech is very outdated now, the stuff David Wise was doing on #donkeykongcountry was revolutionary for #gameaudio implementation at the time! Makes the soundtrack that much more memorable ❤️
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic
January 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Even though the tech is very outdated now, the stuff David Wise was doing on #donkeykongcountry was revolutionary for #gameaudio implementation at the time! Makes the soundtrack that much more memorable ❤️
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic
Do YOU need both a Mac and a Windows? Maybe not! But many #gameaudio professionals will which can be a truly brutal hit on the finances 💸 Luckily some companies will make sure you have both on their dollar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment
January 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Do YOU need both a Mac and a Windows? Maybe not! But many #gameaudio professionals will which can be a truly brutal hit on the finances 💸 Luckily some companies will make sure you have both on their dollar.
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment