50 I m ps e . o rg
BY ERIC MARKS MPSE
When it comes to realism and grounded
storytelling in games, no one makes them quite
like Naughty Dog. The studio has been highly
acclaimed for over 25 years and has continually
pushed the medium in jaw-dropping ways with
no signs of slowing down.
One key component of this success has been
their creativity, attention to detail and tactile
approach to sound. Their audio department,
and Playstation Studios as a whole, have
evolved significantly over the years. Every boat,
train, truck, gun, footstep, and everything in
between is the result of countless decisions by
some of the brightest minds in our industry.
I had the tremendous honor of sitting down
with three audio directors who have led the
charge at the studio for the past 20 years. After
this, the history of audio at Naughty Dog will no
longer be uncharted territory.
The
History of
Naughty
Dog Audio
