Whether you are a solo #gamedev starting out or an established studio scaling, it's imperative to understand financial scope and current on rates in the #gamingindustry Does anyone know the answer to why indie devs want to own the music when it's out of budget for them?

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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#BandcampFriday is this week. Many of you expressed you'd support the Duppy Detective Tashia OST 📀 and other #vgm soundtracks. This will you be your opportunity support a #videogamecomposer like me. ✔️ your calendar. https://chasebethea.bandcamp.com/music

✨NEW PARTNERSHIP!✨ I'm elated to share a unique collab with Zenni Optical! And share my official "Chase Bethea's" glasses 👀😎 #gamedev and #gamers you can get 10%  https://zennipartners.pxf.io/c/7449003/1892776/22642

In this TV Interview feature, video host, Jessica asked "Do you always get creative freedom working as a #videogamecomposer?" In this brief #interview clip, I share insights on this part of #gamedev

If the Godfather and one of the pioneers of #Gameaudio stamped and tagged it then you know it’s the truth www.linkedin.com/posts/george...

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I'm in this awesome and thorough new BOOK! by Gonzalo Varela Alongside Austin Wintory Chase Bethea Bethea Chance Thomas Mason Lieberman and a whole slew of HOT PEOPLE and helpful, thoroughly thought-...

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If you enjoyed the new avatar and headquarters featured in @bvigaming.bsky.social Summer Game Fest Showcase, I am soft-launching lowpoly 3D outsourcing services and would like to solicit new collaborations for games and virtual production to build a client portfolio. Hmu or share with someone!

✨My 4th Book Feature is here!✨ I am elated to be in Music Composition for Video Games Aesthetics, Technique & Profession Congrats to Gonzalo Varela on his book release and 🙏 for including me in it. Get your 📕 - https://tinyurl.com/5cdw4yz2  #videogamecomposer #gameaudio #gamedev

Music Composition for Video Games: Aesthetics, Technique and Profession

Music Composition for Video Games: Aesthetics, Technique and Profession

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✨TV Interview Feature!✨ Working in #videogames is a marathon.  In this brief #interview clip, video host Jessica asked me an interesting question about the #gamedev process. #videogamecomposer #indiedev #gaming

‼️Announcement Update‼️I will not be at MAGWest again this year. Please disregard the announcements I made in the book video and on Retro Vaultz Podcast.

Of course! Super excited for you. Looking forward to adding this one to our shelves!

BIG LOVE! THANKS A MILLION FOR SHARE THIS @thevideogamelibrary.org It really helps!

The Video Game Library 📚@thevideogamelibrary.org · 2w ago

Friend of The Video Game Library, @chasebethea.bsky.social, has a new book coming out through CRC Press in August called: 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 I share my excitement in this week’s Newsletter. ⬆️ Learn more in his video:

Friend of The Video Game Library, @chasebethea.bsky.social, has a new book coming out through CRC Press in August called: 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 I share my excitement in this week’s Newsletter. ⬆️ Learn more in his video:

Chase Bethea Officially Shares His New Book - Student of the Game + Book Release Date

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ICYMI I was a special guest Retro Vaultz #Podcast One topic I shared was insight on about my book, Student of the Game Navigating a Decade in the Video Game Industry. +How long it took +The impetus and etymology of how the book came to be #videogamecomposer #author #gamedev #videogames

Woo! Congrats!

✨Book Announcement ✨ This was the video that I mentioned in this post. youtu.be/gQ6IO_znW64?...

Chase Bethea Officially Shares His New Book - Student of the Game + Book Release Date

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Chase Bethea@chasebethea.bsky.social · 3w ago

The wait is over. It's finally complete. Watch the video to hear this announcement that many of you have been waiting for. www.routledge.com/Student-of-t... #gamedev #videogamecompser #author #videogames

✨Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Sunken Stones✨ Last year I had the honour to ship this game with @spritewrench.com Join in the celebration by supporting store.steampowered.com/app/2601810/... #gamedev

Sunken Stones on Steam

A turn based Puzzle-Strategy game about pirates and cursed treasure. Choose a captain, gather your crew and defeat monsters by strategically placing units on a 5x5 grid.

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BIG LOVE! Thanks a million for this re-share. It is much appreciated 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Roger Reichardt - The Gamerheads Podcast@rogueleader76.bsky.social · 3w ago

Chase is one of the most talented people I know. I've had several chats about his creative process, and I'm in awe of how he approaches work and the music he produces. #indiedevs #indiegamemusic

Chase is one of the most talented people I know. I've had several chats about his creative process, and I'm in awe of how he approaches work and the music he produces. #indiedevs #indiegamemusic

Chase Bethea@chasebethea.bsky.social · 3w ago

✨MUSIC FOR GAMES✨ Hi Devs 👋 Searching for a calm folk fantasy piece slightly reminiscent of Diablo II, Fable or  Skyrim for your RPG #gamedev project? Listen 👂 to this https://chasebethea.gumroad.com/l/sorrowfulfolk?layout=profile Payment options are available #videogamecomposer #indiedev

✨MUSIC FOR GAMES✨ Hi Devs 👋 Searching for a calm folk fantasy piece slightly reminiscent of Diablo II, Fable or  Skyrim for your RPG #gamedev project? Listen 👂 to this https://chasebethea.gumroad.com/l/sorrowfulfolk?layout=profile Payment options are available #videogamecomposer #indiedev

Music for Games - A Sorrowful Folk Fantasy Piece

This piece is calm, mystic, haunting, and mostly sorrowful.This composition begins with some obscure dark melody and brooding atmospheric undertones that changes time signatures with a mysterious shift and back into the main folk theme. Linear Composition Length - 1:44 Game Loop Composition Length - 1:36 PREVIEW THE COMPOSITION BELOW!If you're a developer, this music could work for games like : Fable Skyrim Diablo II Darksiders Path of Exile General GuidelinesAll music remains the copyright of the composer, Chase BetheaBy accepting any music files you must acknowledge and agree to the following conditions and limitations.Do I have to pay any royalties?Nah! As long as I am credited properly, once the music is delivered, you will not be charged any additional royalties or fees.How can I credit you on my project?Providing a link to my Bandcamp page would be ideal, but you are also free to use the following:Personal Website (www.chasebethea.com)http://www.youtube.com/chasebetheaConditionsYou can use the music for YouTube videos and for your Video Games projects. If you like what you hear and are interested in hiring me for your commercial projects, please contact me.You are authorized to make basic edits such as adjusting fade in/out points or altering the volume of the music.LimitationsYou are not authorized to remix or sample the music, (this includes using AI music platforms) without my verbal or written consent. This includes adding lyrics, instruments, or sounds to the original works.You are not authorized to copy, duplicate, resell, provide access to, or give away music from Chase Bethea by any means including soundtracks, standalone downloads, ringtones, streaming audio, audio CD’s or any other delivery method without the express consent of Chase Bethea.If you have any questions regarding use of the music, or any questions regarding any of the above information, please let me know via my website.

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37. Duppy Detective Tashia Wishlisted this last month. Played it this month. Pretty fun! I've been hungry for detective games lately and the Caribbean folklore setting is very neat.

BIG LOVE! Thank you @pandoraamp.bsky.social for the share! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #gamemusic #gamedev

Pandora AMP@pandoraamp.bsky.social · 3w ago

Go behind the music with award-winning video game composer @chasebethea.bsky.social! Hear the inspiration behind the soundtrack for ‘Duppy Detective Tashia’ and the creation of “Caribbean Noir” in his latest Pandora Story. Listen: pandora.app.link/u8BphKkzP4b

Go behind the music with award-winning video game composer @chasebethea.bsky.social! Hear the inspiration behind the soundtrack for ‘Duppy Detective Tashia’ and the creation of “Caribbean Noir” in his latest Pandora Story. Listen: pandora.app.link/u8BphKkzP4b

✨NEW PODCAST INTERVIEW✨ on the Retro Vaultz #podcast. 📝 include +Why I Do Not believe in “Imposter Syndrome” +Sustaining mental health in the industry +The callout to HipHopGamer ? tinyurl.com/2rfmuet4 Tune in til' the tune end! #videogamecomposer #gameaudio #gamedev #videogames

RETROVAULTZPODCAST EPISODE 8. "SOUNDTRACK OF SUCCESS WITH CHASE BETHEA"!!!

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@pandoraamp.bsky.social Can you please make and post and re-share? 🙏🏽

Chase Bethea@chasebethea.bsky.social · 4w ago

👀 Behind the Music 🎵 - Duppy Detective Tashia 🔎 (Exclusive clips) Discussing the mental practices it took to indie "Caribbean Noir" has been published! ✨ @pandoraamp.bsky.social pandora.app.link/q9Wqn9f9B4b #videogamecomposer #vgm #gamemusic

BIG LOVE!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Thank you! Yessir

Tim S. Davis☀️@timstatis.blacksky.app · 3w ago

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 exciting stuff Chase. Officially an author now.

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 exciting stuff Chase. Officially an author now.

Great question! I’ll have to arrange that with my publisher. Right now the only way is to order one and I’ll sign it in person. Book signing in LV and San Jose will be next month.

larrynightdive.bsky.social@larrynightdive.bsky.social · 3w ago

Where do we order signed copies?

Where do we order signed copies?

The wait is over. It's finally complete. Watch the video to hear this announcement that many of you have been waiting for. www.routledge.com/Student-of-t... #gamedev #videogamecompser #author #videogames

Student of the Game: Navigating a Decade in the Video Game Industry

Navigating the video game industry is like playing on expert mode – without a strategy guide. In this rapidly evolving, hit-driven industry, technology advances at breakneck speed while personalities ...

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I had the honour of being on the Retro Vaultz Podcast ! They had great questions and I love that because it offers an exclusive per platform. Tune in til' the tune end! Thank you Alex for booking me. #videogamecomposer #vgm #gamemusic #podcast