What if I Told you that Audio is the Future of Games… and VR?

What if I Told you that Audio is the Future of Games… and VR? is a talk currently scheduled to appear at IndieCade 2017.

Summary
The invention of the lightbulb didn't come from the continuous improvement of candles.

From a technology perspective, audio is standing at the precipice of a huge change. Dozens of companies are pushing at this edge from both a content and tools perspective and have huge visions for how audio will change in the future. These ripples will impact all applications of audio - from games, to Virtual and Augmented Realities. Woah woah woah when did just normal sound waves get so complex? Video games have been a huge proponent of development in audio technologies, giving sound a way to become interactive. With VR and AR touching down on the figurative landing strip of technology, we will explore how sound is both different and the same in these new paradigms. Sound enthusiasts, composers, sound designers and even regular game developers and gamers will learn about games in interactive and immersive environments, including the technologies and creative approaches that make it work.