![]() ![]() He had been assigned to work on a game that, it turned out, was incredibly good and addictive. The major catalyst for change-besides the two realizing that they were both casually looking for new jobs-came when Regamey wanted to talk to a developer. “It felt like we were actively barred from communication,” Regamey said. All they got was a shopping list of sounds. They weren’t allowed to communicate with clients, ask questions, or make suggestions. Behind the curtain, it was just Tangsoc and Regamey on the game audio team, and they were kept in the dark. To outsiders and clients, the large, third-party studio projected an image of having equally large and dedicated teams on each project. The two met while working at a large commercial studio that designed sounds for games and apps, where the name of the game was quantity over quality. It’s the polar opposite of what Tangsoc and Regamey experienced at their old jobs, and why they struck out to form Power Up in the first place. ![]() From left to right: Craig Barnes, Kevin Regamey, Jeff Tangsoc, Cole Verderber, and Joey Godard. If I didn’t know the group, I’d find it almost impossible to separate the bosses from the staff. ![]() Even though they’re the owners, the other three employees still poke fun at them frequently. The two owners of Power Up Audio, Jeff Tangsoc and Kevin Regamey, tell me that this was the intention for their company, that everyone has a sense of belonging. We’re seated at a bar on Vancouver’s Main Street, and there’s a great sense of pride in the air, alongside plenty of camaraderie and laughter. Despite working on major titles, including the recently released Darksiders Genesis and the multiple-award-nominated Cadence of Hyrule, Power Up has done it all as a small Canadian team without an office. Every time Madeline dashes in Celeste, a tank fires in Into The Breach, or a monster terrifies you in Darkest Dungeon, you’re hearing the sounds they’ve created.īut when I meet the members of Power Up Audio on a rainy December night in Vancouver, Canada, the low headcount is striking. You might not know the name Power Up Audio, but you’ve heard the team’s work. ![]()
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