Delighted to see this Otherskin, possibly my biggest undertaking so far as Audio Lead, release for PC!

We're excited to announce the release date for Otherskin and it's coming to Steam very soon, on September 2nd. Please wishlist now and check out the latest trailer. Steam link: store.steampowered.com/app/1622630/... #otherskin #gamescom2025 #pcgaming #steam #steamgames #thirdpersonshooter

Thirdly: The wonderful team at @balancingmonkeygames.com released a trailer update for Beyond These Stars and its looking better than ever... thanks to @hoodedhorse.bsky.social for putting this great trailer together :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD4G...

Secondly: The First Explorers had a much desevered moment in the lime light with an on-stage presentation and update video released shortly after: youtu.be/Mt3dy_08Qo8?... For any settlers fan, this is well worth keeping an eye on!

Gamescon happened while I was away last week, so I missed the moment 3 projects I've worked on released new trailers and updates! First up: @fdgentertainment.bsky.social released the launch trailer for Otherskin! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQX...

Very excited for this and delighted to have provided music for it. I’m a big fan of settlers so this was a real treat to work on!

“The soundtrack is fire” - I’ll take that for Sunday night encouragement!

Somewhat disappointed with the Nintendo Direct tbh. From what I can tell it’s mainly more repackages and square enix 2D-HD look-a-likes…I want to see more original ideas… (to partly justify my purchase lol) show me trailers people!

It's boggling to think that the OMNO soundtrack, which I poured heart and soul into, released 4 years ago today! So much has happened in that time, and I'm so grateful for the support and opportunities that have come since. benedictnichols.bandcamp.com/album/omno-o...

Anyone in my developer circles going to the Develop Conference next week? I’m considering popping along for a day, and any meet ups would be nice :)

@falconeerdev.bsky.social asked me which was my favourite trailer we made for The Falconeer.... possibly this one simply for that sync with the lightning :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzdy...

Having spent countless hours over the last x months fixing sound design for a project, this simultaneously relieves and irritates the hell out of me!

What can I say? I am one with nature….

Definitely a game people should be wishlisting…I’m not biased. Honest.

This evening I had the chance to turn on my PS5 and just play for the first time in several months. #ASTROBOT I’ll be back

I made this track 10years ago...can't even remember what for, but GOOOOOD MORNING TUESDAY! ...I suspect I was playing Splatoon at the time... soundcloud.com/benedictnich...

Have I acheived some level of notoriety?!

With it being Feb half-term and myself firmly stuck in the studio, it feels appropriate to re-share this track I wrote 5 years ago, inspired by my favourite red ski run... For it me captures all the excitement, energy and mild peril of hurtling down the slope! Hope you enjoy :) Its an old mix...

It’s a steal for quality gaming.

Gamers with perfect pitch: do you get upset/struggle when game music gets pitched around for creative purposes? (Eg…poor health => pitch detunes) is there a length of time you can stand it for?

And I got to score it…

It’s midnight on Friday night, what are you doing? I’m making the brave decision to delete 16 bars of theme during a sequence cos on gameplay testing it’s just toooo epic. Dunno whether to feel proud or sad….ill stick it in the credits 🥹

Ooh, that is satisfying. 40min of music integrated into a complex FMOD system in an evening and it works! Weeks of writing and viola! I shall sleep happy.

Today I turned 40..it was pretty much a normal day for a father of 2under2. However a friend sent a message that got me reflecting...I am so grateful I am here, tht I am where I am, with both family and work.The privilege of working on 40+ games is not lost on me, and I hope to work on many more!

Apparently this is UP TO how much we composers can earn on music streaming services per listen. :( So if you want to support composers please consider actually buying their music. Thank you!

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope everyone has a restful and joyful time, and refuels for 2025!

Over last two days I’ve played through one of the game projects I’m on….only 324 audio concerns… woop.

Today is Bandcamp Friday! So today is the day to buy the music you love (or share with others), and support artists! So, if you feel so inclinded, here's my humble bandcamp link, thank you :) benedictnichols.bandcamp.com

#Slopecrashers is finally out on PC and people are loving it! A spiritual successor to the likes of SnowboardKids, SSX Tricky, its awesome arcade snowboard racing. It's been a pleasure to support Hannes since 2018 (!) with music and a little sound design. store.steampowered.com/app/1619580/...

Just in:: “The soundtrack is an upbeat pulse designed to keep the blood pumping whilst battling your way to the finish… a mix of pop, jazz, and dance that seems to have created its own genre whilst simultaneously bringing back hazy memories of old consoles.” 😆😌 www.godisageek.com/reviews/slop...

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of finding ‘that perfect sound’ after midnight…and then being acutely aware you’ll be up at 5:30am… work vs sleep vs childcare!

Never underestimate the power of a compound time signature to add energy to a more sedate bit of gsmeplay! It can compel you forward!

This is obviously a rubbish situation and horrible for those devs and their families…but maybe it will also spark a new exciting era in game development?! I’ll be there to support it…I hope!

So here I am on BlueSky. What shall I use it for? What sort of content should I post?!