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Mojang hired a "cow whisperer" and "real animal voice actors" to record new Minecraft animal noises: "The cows started to speak to him immediately"
Mojang has updated Minecraft's animal sounds with the Tiny Takeover update, employing real animal voice actors and a "cow whisperer" for authentic noises. The update includes new sounds for baby and adult mobs, though player reception to update 26.1 has been mixed, with some criticizing it as a low-effort marketplace add-on.
Mirage 7 Review | NoobFeed
The review for Mirage 7 highlights its effective use of music and soundscapes, blending traditional Middle Eastern tunes with darker pieces. This auditory mix enhances the game's sense of wonder and mythology.
Pokemon Pokopia: Rare Pokemon Spawn Techniques Guide
This guide for Pokémon Pokopia details techniques for finding rare Pokémon spawns. The game features a sound design that blends nostalgic Kanto themes with music from across the series' 30-year history, with collectible CDs allowing players to create custom mixes.
Pokémon Pokopia Review | NoobFeed
The review for Pokémon Pokopia highlights its appealing sound design, which blends nostalgic Kanto themes with music from the series' 30-year history. Players can discover in-game CDs to create custom music mixes, honoring Pokémon's musical legacy.
"Parrying was not easy": Clair Obscur Expedition 33 devs had to turn to sound to fix an integral part of the…
Developers at Sandfall Interactive discussed how sound design was crucial in refining the parry mechanic for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Technical and sound designer Olivier Penchenier explained that instead of an explicit prompt, they integrated timing cues directly into the attack sounds and introduced a 'Glissant Rush' audio element to help players achieve precise parries.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins 2025 Game of the Year from NAVGTR
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at the 25th annual NAVGTR Awards, also securing wins for Animation, Costume Design, Original Role Playing, Dramatic Score, Performance in a Drama, Use of Sound, and Writing. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and DOOM: The Dark Ages were also among the top contenders. Sandfall led as the most awarded developer, while Sony Interactive Entertainment was the top publisher.