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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I made a game! I've been taking programming lessons and this is my first project! Everything in it is an Ariel Merritt original except for the music but I did add the jaw harp to the gameplay song 😆 You can play it here! amerrittaudio.itch.io/froggy-fly-c...

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I'm so excited to finally be able to announce that I'm working on the next My Little Blood Cult game Creepy Horrors! Getting to work on a horror game is definitely a good time! I'm looking forward to all of the creepy/scary sounds and creature voices to come!

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I've been nominated for the Airwiggles Rising Star Award! 🎉Thank you so much to @lewisthompsound.bsky.social, Greg Lester and the rest of the airwiggles crew for the nomination! I was already looking forward to AirCon (aircon26.com but now even more so! 😁 Good luck to the nominees in all categories!

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I had such a great time at GDC again this year! I got to meet several people in person for the first time, made new friends, and reconnect with old friends. But as always the CAs are what make it so incredible! You'd be hard pressed to find a better group of people in the world!

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

My first official #ducksofgameaudio duck in his new home 😊

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I can't believe it's been a year since Cabernet release! And also VAMPIRE CAT PLUSHIE!!! I'll take 12!!!

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Cabernet - Party for Introverts @pintroverts.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Hard to believe that Cabernet came out exactly 1 year ago! 🍷🧛‍♀️ Celebrate with us by pre-ordering Cabernet's Collector's Edition from @tesuragames.bsky.social and helping us bring the Vampire Cat to "unlife" with @makeship.bsky.social! Links in the comments 👇

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

@composerkirk.bsky.social @paulshelleyaudio.bsky.social We made it through to the second round! 🎉🎉🎉 I can't decide if whoever is coming up with these prompts are geniuses or madmen😂 #sounddesignshowdown26

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🎉RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!🎉 Blightstone is now out in early access! I've been doing sound design on this for the last 7 months and it has been a helluva good time!!! Check it out on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2832280/...

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A challenging, turn-based strategy with a roguelike edge. Lead a team of adventurers to destroy the Blightstone and free the world from corruption. Use free movement, dynamic environments and collecta...

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

So excited to team up with @composerkirk.bsky.social and @paulshelleyaudio.bsky.social for this sound design competition! And thank you to #airwiggles for hosting again! #sounddesignshowdown26

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I'm honored to have gotten to be a part of a game that ends up on a list like this! So exciting! 🎉🥰

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Cabernet - Party for Introverts @pintroverts.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

This is just really special. Thank you so much for the honour @glaad.bsky.social.

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

👀👀👀 I'm excited to announce that I'm working with Salvation Poem Project on their upcoming game Clayfire! I can't share more than this sneak peek at some concept art at the moment but I'm very excited about this project!!! I'll share more when I can!

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I have been working with a friend of mine on her stage production of Pirates & Clerics & Rangers, oh my! I handled the SFX, mixing, and mastering and I must say it was a good time! And it's such a fun show! #sfx #sounddesign #theatre

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I finally have a new reel to share! I had a lot of fun making this one! I decided this time around I would only use games that I had actually played and really enjoyed playing! 😄 @ninjatheory @sandfallgames.bsky.social @ubisoft.com @compulsiongames.bsky.social @hazelightgames.bsky.social

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

I'm super excited to announce that I'm working on Blightstone with @unfinishedpixel.bsky.social! I've been having a really good time working on this project so far and I'm excited to see it all come together! #sounddesign #gameaudio #sfx

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I can finally show what I've been up to! We're releasing some new merch for Sorry We're Closed!!! We’re releasing a vinyl with unreleased instrumental tracks and enamel pins! New stuff to pair with the already available Premium Physical Edition! Links for everything below!

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Wild Etchings Studio @wildetchingsstudio.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We're Wild Etchings Studio and we're working on our first game! A shooter where bullets gain powerful and unique traits the longer they're in the magazine. Be patient and make each shot count. Join our newsletter to get updates on it's development. bit.ly/WesSignUp #PitchYaGame #IndieDev #GameDev

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Newsletter Signup | Wild Etchings Studio

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Lewis Thompson @lewisthompsound.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Airwiggles Audio Festival - uh, I mean Conference - is getting closer! I still can't believe we've managed to get such a great lineup of #gameaudio #audiopost pros - do make sure to tune into #AirCon25 next month! (it's free!)

A festival-style lineup poster for Airwiggles Audio Conference

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I did this redesign of Luma Island for an audio test and I was really happy with how it turned out so I wanted to share it☺️ #gameaudio #sfx #sounddesign #cozygame

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I'm working on a new demo reel and boy am I excited about this lineup! #sounddesign #sfx #gameaudio

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Just finished #southofmidnight and it was so good! But as much as I enjoyed the story, art, voice acting and everything else the thing that stood out the most was the music! So so good! Thank you Olivier Deriviere! 👏👏👏 Very nice work from everyone @compulsiongames.bsky.social

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I had such an incredible time at GDC this year and it was because of the wonderful people in this photo! Love my CA family! #GDC2025

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

#SplitFiction was insanely good! Definitely one of the best games I've played in quite some time! Thank you @hazelightgames.bsky.social for making a really great really fun (not to mention complete on release) co-op game!

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Sorry We're Closed is now available to purchase on consoles for Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S! Not -only- that, but SWC is also going PHYSICAL!!!! You can pre-order the Physical Premium Edition for Switch or PS5 now!!!! ❤️‍🔥 store.serenityforge.com/products/sor...

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

CONSOLE RELEASE DAY!!! 🎉🎉🎉

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Only 2 days left before we're out on console! Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S We also have oneeee extra little thing we'll be announcing on the 6th as well, so keep an eye out for the trailer!

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Anyone else's pets have official game credits? This is Psy and Scrappy's second game to be in but their first credit. So proud of my boys 🥰😹

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

RELEASE DAY!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I did dialogue editing on this game and I can't stress enough how good this story is! Go play it!!! 🍷🦇⚰️

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Akupara Games @akuparagames.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

😈Sorry We're Closed is 25% OFF TODAY on Steam! Peer through liminal cracks of reality and battle to break the curse of a 💋 demon looking for love. You won't want to miss the Steam Daily Deal on this 🌈queer, neon survival horror rpg from @alamodegames.bsky.social !💘

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I'm so excited that we're finally on Switch!!! I put 2 and a half years and 1,000 sounds into this game and I'm so excited for more people to get to play it!!! 🎉🎉🎉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWzH... #gameaudio #sfx #sounddesign

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Echoes of the Plum Grove – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

It's happening!!! I'm so excited for more people to get to hear the creepy crawlies I made!!! 🕷️🦇🐧🐦‍⬛🪲💀

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Who knew plexiglass made such a fun sound! And with a sound like that the redesign had to be for a Mario game right?? #sfx #gameaudio #sounddesign

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I'm so excited to finally share this with everyone! I did dialogue editing on this game and having read/heard the whole story from all angles I have to say IT. IS. AMAZING!!! 🦇🍷

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

A throwback to my first game Billy Bumbum: A Cheeky Puzzler! Get yourself friends (and spouses) that will do silly things like record hundreds of "huhs" to make an army out of! Also if you like puzzle games give this one a go. It's silly but the puzzles are so so good! #gameaudio #sfx #sounddesign

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Yaaaassss! Finally!!! 🎉 I'm so excited for more people to be able to play this game 😁 youtube.com/shorts/Og7t0...

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Echoes of the Plum Grove is coming to Nintendo Switch!

YouTube video by Unwound Games

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I got to visit Wonton, Wasabi, and Shrimp, the otters of Tanganyika Wildlife Park. They were nice enough to let me see their secret lair but asked that I not divulge any info about it's location so here is an adorable picture and some of their before and after snack time noises! #sfx #sounddesign

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Here are some of the vocals I did for the Roach King for Sorry We're Closed! #sounddesign #sfx #gameaudio

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Just one of my many "Oh that sounds neat I'll keep it so I can record it!" drawers 😂 #sounddesign #sfx #gamedev

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Sorry We're Closed is 20% OFF!🔥 We're in the Steam winter sale, so if you would like to treat yourself, or a loved one who happens to be into really -really- hot demons and story driven survival horror, you can grab SWC here: 🐀 store.steampowered.com/app/1796580/...

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Sorry We're Closed has been nominated for 6(!) categories for the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social show! 🕔 TODAY at Friday, December 14th 8pm GMT / 9pm CET / 3pm ET / 12pm PT 📺 Watch the stream here: youtube.com/@HorrorGameA...

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à la mode games @alamodegames.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

The link for the stream has been updated! If you want to catch this when it begins airing, you can find it here: 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrL...

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Ariel Merritt @amerrittaudio.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I would like to introduce you to the cats of Plum Grove! I couldn't just pick one of them to make their video game debut that would be mean! So instead all 4 of my cats got to be in it 🥰 #sfx #gameaudio #sounddesign

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