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Mcdoogleh - ROGUE ECLIPSE OFFICIALLY OUT NOW!!! @mcdoogleh.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Epic. Spaceflight. Action. Roguelike. This is Rogue Eclipse, launching NEXT MONTH ON AUGUST 7th! 🕹 Arcade Flight Controls 💥 Merciless Armadas to Blast Through 👾 Epic Boss Fights to Overcome 🚀 A Story that unfolds over roguelike campaign Wishlist Here! bit.ly/4bRLumD #gaming #indiegames #gamedev

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Samantha Béart is cooking… @samanthabeart.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Managed to catch Villagers @davidmenkin.com , @soundswilde.bsky.social , #MaxenceCazorla, @choiby.bsky.social and @abubakarsalim.bsky.social for photos. Perhaps there are some future It Takes A Village guests in this set… Congrats to all the winners and the nominees this year!

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Des Gayle @kiddesimo.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We're at 86 backers! Can we hit an aesthetically pleasing 100 by Sunday night? Share the "There's a Last Time for Everything" @kickstarter.com page with 14 of your friends. www.kickstarter.com/projects/alt... Text 'em, @discord.com 'em, message in a bottle 'em! #taltfe #shortfilm

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Reminiscing about good times in Tokyo last month! Can’t wait to go back ❤️ Also, come and meet Hitoshi Sakimoto yourself on June 13th - he’s coming to our concert celebrating 40 years of his music. There’s even a special pub quiz hosted by @ffunion.bsky.social! www.fairfield.co.uk/events/lmp-t...

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I'm visiting my favourite place in the world (Japan!) from Feb 5-11 for meetings, lots of good food and the orchestral concert screening of Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. Would love to meet any game composers and game devs out in Tokyo while I'm there - please DM me if you want to say hello!

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Unreal to be showcased on a radio station I listen to regularly, not to mention featuring alongside such incredible music. So honoured! I was playing a gig with my lovely @sonarisensemble.bsky.social tonight, so will catch up on the show tomorrow. Can’t wait to meet everyone properly in January!

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Thanks so much Sally! I was just thinking back to my first ever AdventureX (2017!) and seeing you on a panel leaving everyone in stitches. Fast forward to 2025 and I see you on an AdventureX panel leaving everyone in stitches, only this time we’re also Breakthrough pals. Surreal indeed 🥰

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

At the end of a rollercoaster year, I’m genuinely humbled to share that I’m part of this year’s #BAFTABreakthrough UK cohort! Thank you @bafta.org, @baftagames.bsky.social, @netflix.com and everyone involved in the program for your belief and support 🙏 Photographer: Hollie Fernando

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Really fun collaboration with @ffunion.bsky.social - I provided some moody, melancholic renditions of classic Final Fantasy Tactics tracks as underscore for their encyclopaedic, educational content: fanlink.tv/ffutt Also check out the Final Fantasy Union YouTube channel if you haven't yet!!

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Final Fantasy Tactics Timelines Piano Collection

by Mark Choi

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Sadly, I couldn't make the social either as I'm in Hong Kong braving humid tropical storms (while stuffing my face with unbelievably good food!) BAFTA Games events really are as entertaining as Susie and I demonstrate in the last photo. Thanks so much Luke and team for everything that you do 🙏

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Excited about Develop next week! My calendar is filling up fast, but I've still got some time during the day on Tues and Thurs if you want to formally arrange a meet-up - just DM me here. Always happy to be stopped/greeted though if I'm in headless chicken mode on Wednesday I apologise in advance!

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Such a joy performing with my friends Mariya Anastasova and Ilona Ivanova (from Baldur’s Gate 3), as well as new friend Camilla D’Onofrio! Thank you Video Games Party for inviting us, your kind hospitality and for putting on such a great event in Milan. Thank you also to IGDA, Intel, MSI Gaming 🙏

Promotional poster of the Join the Indie concert put on by Video Games Party featuring Camilla, Mariya, Ilona and me

Camilla, Ilona, Mariya and I on stage after our performance

Camilla, Mariya, Ilona and I signing leaflets and posters for audience members

Mariya, Ilona and I posing in front of a large Video Games Party banner backstage

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

#Develop next month! Would love to meet creative/audio directors or studio heads working on narrative #adventure or #rpg titles - I've some spare time due to one or two unexpected pauses... Please DM here or MeetToMatch! In the meantime: youtu.be/6Jsu-xXKYRQ #gamemusic #composer #gamedev #indiedev

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Ivor Novello-nominated Empire of the Ants (Highlights)

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Only space for 4 photos to sum up an unforgettable experience?! So proud of my fellow @ivorsacademy.bsky.social nominees for their incredible work - I had so much fun celebrating with you all ❤️ Special congrats to John for his well-deserved win and love to my wife for her undying support!!

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Can’t quite believe I’m saying this - Mathieu Alvado and I have been nominated for an @ivorsacademy.bsky.social Ivor Novello Award for Empire of the Ants! Humbled, incredulous, and rendered just a tiny bit speechless by this recognition 🙏

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A privilege to be a BAFTA Games juror again this year with my incredible panel of peers! Congrats to all the worthy nominees and to Wil for his win (as well as for an absolutely stellar year!) Endless thanks to Shimomura-san for our chat and your ongoing inspiration. So happy for your recognition 🙏

Me in the company of legends Yoko Shimomura and Wilbert Roget

Me, Wil, Abz and Jon at the nominees party

Me in front of the BAFTA mask at the Langham

Photo of the jurors list sent by Holly who attended the ceremony

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Can’t remember the last time I was out on a Monday night?!

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Some core memories from the past several days ❤️

Sitting with beautiful talented friends wishing them luck before their Baldur’s Gate 3 performance at the London Soundtrack Festival Games Day

A panel of legendary composers around the globe who have all scored games - a privilege to hear their words and music!

Composers soaking in the applause… being marginally upstaged by a scheming Raphael at the front…

In the excellent company of esteemed composers and lovers of music in the BAFTA members bar

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

This is officially now one of the most unbelievably cool weeks of my life 🙏

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Beyond excited to hang with my tribe today at the LSF games music extravaganza 🥰 What a lineup this is: londonsoundtrackfestival.com/event/state-... Followed by a concert for the ages!

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State of the Art: Games Music Day - London Soundtrack Festival

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

It's finally time to talk about a dream project - @sonarisensemble.bsky.social! We are all professional musicians active in the video game space, and between us have recorded and arranged for projects including Horizon, Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, Manor Lords, Slay the Princess and Hollow Knight.

Five musicians looking happy and laughing with each other, with some holding their instruments (except for the singer and the pianist...), all the while pretending that it wasn't a freezing cold day

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Final Fantasy Union @ffunion.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 about 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦 in our new 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 that's coming soon to 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥! @kickstarter.com 📖 bit.ly/gotcyt Love Final Fantasy? ✅ Love Books? ✅ Love Summons? ✅ Love Incredible Artwork? ✅ Any RPs are much appreciated!

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Coming soon: The Guardians of the Crystal - An Encyclopedia of Summons

An exploration into the ever-expanding history of Final Fantasy summons that have appeared throughout the mainline games.

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Really excited for the inaugural London Soundtrack Festival! Will be at the Composer Panel event this Friday evening, as well as the Roundhouse all day Sunday for the games masterclasses and concert. Can’t wait to see everyone and feast on some epicness this weekend 🥰 (Say hi if you see me!)

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Counting down the days till Death Stranding 2

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Me yesterday: Should try and get an early night tonight, am definitely overdue one Also me: *opens up Balatro*

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Earlier this week, I waxed lyrical about how Severance is precisely the type of slow-burn, creep-under-your-skin show that’s perfect for the weekly episode format. Where you immerse yourself on viewing and let it marinate for the rest of the week. I lied. I need to know what happens right nooowwww

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Posting some brief highlights of my Empire of the Ants music - featuring the wonderful playing of @fieldofreeds.bsky.social, @nicolewtchang.bsky.social and Joel Hands-Otte. Hope you like it - and if you’re looking for dynamic music for your game, please feel free to connect! youtu.be/zAJVvyO_RCM

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Empire of the Ants - Music Highlights (Mark Choi)

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The Virtual Video Game Orchestra - what a glorious community of lovely musicians! It was a privilege to collaborate and have my Genshin Impact medley "Memories of Mondstadt" recorded with them! Huge thanks to the tireless production team for their help and support ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=peoI...

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Memories of Mondstadt - A Genshin Impact Medley | VVGO

YouTube video by Virtual Video Game Orchestra

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

My wife’s workplace is being featured today on the BBC. Honestly in awe of the work she and her colleagues across all departments do for their patients despite the challenging circumstances - really puts everything in perspective 🙏 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

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Two-day wait for A&E and unit full by 10am - we hear of NHS pressures

We're speaking to patients and staff at the Royal Free in north London to learn more about how the NHS is performing.

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Hey friends - I'll be at Guildford Games Festival next Friday, on a panel about getting into game audio. Come and say hello, it'll be fun! I'll talk about passion projects, mid-life crises, second careers and other fun things - definitely a different perspective :) @guildfordgames.bsky.social

Guildford Games Festival picture frame with my "oh look it's time to look awkward because someone is taking headshots" face in the middle of it

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Anna Hollinrake 🌤️ @annahollinrake.com · 24/01/2025

Back when we first were showing the game to publishers, I recorded a spoken intro to our early gameplay trailer. When we got into the Women-Led Games showcase, I decided to bring it back 😌 You can check it out here, it's absolutely dorky but I kind of love it youtu.be/pINQlyN6_qA?...

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Crescent County - Official Demo Trailer | Women-Led Games x TGA 2024

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Gareth DAMIAN MARTIN | Jump Over the Age @jumpovertheage.com · 16/12/2024

Citizen Sleeper is coming 31st of Jan on basically every platform 😮‍💨 Here's the full set of store pages, so wishlist, follow, FILL YOUR BOOTS! Steam: bit.ly/CS2Steam GOG: bit.ly/CS2GOG PlayStation: bit.ly/CS2PlayStation Xbox: bit.ly/CS2Xbox Switch US: bit.ly/CS2NOA Switch Europe: bit.ly/CS2NOE

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Beautiful work @mrhassansan.bsky.social and @studiodrydock.com! It was a joy to record for this gorgeous trailer with so many talented friends. Looking forward to seeing how the game develops ❤️

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Finally some time to indulge and consume some of my media backlog! Can’t decide what to do. Binge Arcane Season 2, Oshi no Ko or Dan De Dan? Finally make a significant dent in Infinite Wealth or plunge into Veilguard? Anything else I should consider above all this?!

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Grateful for all the reception the game’s received! 103,683rd thanks you for helping her navigate the way through battles, natural disasters and ultimately the treacherous path to survival ❤️

Cool looking Empire of the Ants background featuring publications giving us nice reviews

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Happy Friday friends! Just a reminder that the sound of this beautiful (and recently serviced) instrument can be in your video game/film/TV soundtrack too! I love recording for (and collaborating with) other composers and musicians, so drop me a message anytime if you want to chat 🎹🥰

Steinway A grand piano with a matched pair of close mics and a stereo ribbon mic for recording

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

If you are seeing this - please share. If you are a #gamedev based in the North of England - you can join the Great Northern Games Discord discord.gg/kYJWaJZFyh

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Join the Great Northern Games Discord Discord Server!

A friendly community of gamedevs in Yorkshire, the North East and the North West | 544 members

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

This was fun 🥰 Hamaguchi-san himself took that first photo!! What an honour to present him the well-deserved Best Soundtrack award for Rebirth and to perform with @lucialarezza.bsky.social in front of our industry peers. Also doing some recording this week for something exciting, more news soon!

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Irish Video Game Orchestra 🎮♥️ @ivgorchestra.com · 22/11/2024

If you missed the Golden Joystick Awards this week, it's worth tuning in to hear the wonderful performance by @choiby.bsky.social and @lucialarezza.bsky.social! Always fantastic to see #vgm get its time on stage at these events 🎮♥ youtu.be/vJR3SZXlWI4?...

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Golden Joystick Awards 2024

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Thank you so much to the Golden Joystick Awards for inviting my awesome friend @lucialarezza.bsky.social and me to present an award, as well as play you a little something we prepared. It’s an absolute honour to take part! 🙏 Can’t wait to celebrate with everyone and say hi to friends old and new 🥰

Picture of Lucia playing the violin and Mark looking weird because he’s not so good with headshots - on a Golden Joystick Awards background as they are playing and presenting an award on the night

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Hey #VGM friends, I have a question for you about cover lengths. I vaguely recall a 5 min limit being a thing - is that something imposed by distributors just to keep things simple because compulsory mech licenses cost variable amounts more for anything >5 min? Or are there additional/other reasons?

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Went to a proper hairdresser’s today for the first time in a while! Must mean something important is happening next week… @lucialarezza.bsky.social 👀

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

It's launch day for Empire of the Ants today! Hope you enjoy the game on PC, PS5 or Xbox if it piques your interest! Additionally, if you fancy a new soundtrack to accompany your working day, please feel free to listen using your favourite streaming service - fanlink.tv/eota. Have a lovely day 😊

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Empire of the Ants (Original Game Soundtrack)

Composed by Mathieu Alvado and Mark Choi

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Finally servicing the piano - here are some BTS shots! Last pic shows one mechanism which differentiates grands from uprights - allowing repeated notes without fully lifting the key. There is a pad-like sensation when pressing down keys as a result. Uprights use springs to reset hammer positions

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Christmas came early - can’t believe all this precious loot that I contributed to arrived on the same day! 🥰🙏

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Not long till November 7th now! This is a crazy number - I hope everyone enjoys what the team has put together 🐜🙏 I think I’ll be distracting myself and tempering the anticipation/nerves this week by uniting the Veilguard and losing myself in Thedas…

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Ok let’s try a video here! I just finished Rings of Power S2 (I know, what took so long) and being unfashionably late as always, this was the song I couldn’t get out of my head… Couldn’t get back to work without getting this out of my system, so here it is! Full video here: youtu.be/tMevSgCGtzM

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Mark Choi @choiby.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Hi all! I’m Mark Choi, a composer and pianist in the UK. I work mostly on video games, but also with a theatre company adapting anime for stage. Latest work includes Empire of the Ants and Makoto Shinkai’s Garden of Words. Love collabs/recording my Steinway grand for friends - hit me up anytime!

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