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Chase Bethea

@chasebethea.bsky.social

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Multi-Award Winning Video Game Composer | 30 games shipped | Global Game Jam 22’ Keynote Speaker | Business Inquiries (composer work, guest speaker, podcast guest, audio consultant) contact: [email protected]

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@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 11:02 AM

Monday, I spoke @igdafoundation.org panel about my #videogamecomposer career alongside Jessica Cheng, Andrea Pérez, and Jess Yohn! BIG LOVE to @spritewrench.com for booking me.

We discussed how early audio integration 🚀 player retention and emotional impact. 

Book me for your next event!

@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 11:09 AM

For "Questlike Pocket" 🦖⚔️  by @spritewrench.com, I tied every monster biome theme directly to the gameplay mechanics.

#gameaudio shouldn't be an afterthought because it’s vital for accessibility. Integrating it in pre-production ensures an engaging experience.

#videogamecomposer #gamedev

@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 11:05 PM

Today! 10/4 I’m being honoured for Black History Month in the U.K. via I Can Compose

🙏🏽for this annual 🎉BIG LOVE!! to Rachel S. for this acknowledgement

Get your 🗓️ to show support to the great talent that has contributed to the #musicindustry

www.icancompose.com/product/teac...

@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 8:09 PM

Pick up and OWN your winning 🎉copy !

@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 8:08 PM

You'll DEFINITELY want to pick up the Duppy Detective Soundtrack now that it has officially won BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC via the #VEGAAWARDS! 📀🎶

https://vegaawards.com/winner-info.php?id=49519

#videogamecomposer #gamedev #vegadigitalawards

@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 4:38 PM

SUPER DUPER GRATEFUL for this Highlight! As today is #bandcampfriday This is AN EXCELLENT opportunity to show support. Share with a friend or grab an OST if you what we contribute to #gamedev #gamemusic #vgm

BIG BIG LOVE!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

#videogamecomposer

@blackingaming.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 4:31 PMReposted by @chasebethea.bsky.social

Explore their catalogs on Bandcamp, YouTube, Apple Music and beyond, and support their work directly when you can! Which Black game music artists should more people know about? @ them below OR introduce yourself if you create music for games. We'd love to be able to shout YOU out next time.

@blackingaming.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 4:31 PMReposted by @chasebethea.bsky.social

🎵 Substantial (www.iamsubstantial.com)
- “Renegade” from Arknights

🎵 Wilbert Roget, II (@wilbertroget.bsky.social)
- Helldivers 2 OST

And these selections are only a small part of their contributions across indie games, major franchises and gaming culture!

Rapper Substantial performing with a microphone on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.Portrait of game composer Wilbert Roget, II on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.
@blackingaming.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 4:31 PMReposted by @chasebethea.bsky.social

🎶 Press Play: Black Music in Gaming For International Music Day, we celebrated Black artists whose music, performances and sound design help shape the worlds we play. 🧵

International Music Day graphic featuring vinyl records and the text “Press Play: Meet the Artist.”
@blackingaming.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 4:31 PMReposted by @chasebethea.bsky.social

🎵 Chase Bethea (@chasebethea.bsky.social)
- Duppy Detective Tashia OST

🎵ViRiX Dreamcore (@virixdreamcore.bsky.social)
- Music contributions to Vividlope

🎵 Jongnic “JB” Bontemps
- Redfall original score

🎵 Mega Ran (@megaran.com)
- “It’s a Pizza Party!” from TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge

Portrait of smiling game composer Chase Bethea on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.Portrait of game composer David McKee, also known as ViRiX Dreamcore, on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.Portrait of smiling game composer Jongnic “JB” Bontemps on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.Portrait of smiling rapper Mega Ran on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.
@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 12:44 PM

#BandcampFriday is today! which means Bandcamp is giving 100% of earnings to artists. Purchase an affordable #gamemusic OST and show support or gift to a friend a #videogamecomposer #soundtrack📀

http://chasebethea.bandcamp.com

@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 8:18 PM

Another opportunity to share and support a #videogamecomposer past streaming especially if you like #gamemusic.

@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 3:45 PMReposted by @chasebethea.bsky.social

#BandcampFriday returns tomorrow. This is your best opportunity to support a #videogamecomposer that makes unique, genre-bending #vgm soundtracks that bring #videogames to life.

http://chasebethea.bandcamp.com

@chasebethea.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 3:45 PM

#BandcampFriday returns tomorrow. This is your best opportunity to support a #videogamecomposer that makes unique, genre-bending #vgm soundtracks that bring #videogames to life.

http://chasebethea.bandcamp.com

@chasebethea.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 11:31 AM

Jamaicans.com acknowledge my  "Caribbean Noir" #gamemusic style for the Duppy Detective Tashia Original Soundtrack 📀

BIG LOVE! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thank you @spritewrench.com for sharing this

https://jamaicans.com/4-jamaican-game-developers-putting-culture-in-play/

#gamedev #videogamecomposer #vgm

@chasebethea.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 12:06 PM

I’m guest speaking & #liveperforming MY #vgm at MONO SF (Nov 13-14)! Join Steve Horowitz, Dani Deahl & "Clay" Xavier for "The Business of #GameAudio A Report From The Trenches" We'll 🗣️ industry trends & breaking in.  🙏 Steve for bringing me on.

https://tinyurl.com/379dbf8r

#videogamecomposer

@chasebethea.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 11:15 AM

I spoke at ADC about building a seamless dynamic music system for a Space game using audio middleware & #Unity. 👀 how I bridge #gamedesign and audio middleware creating smooth explore-to-combat transitions. Less lag, more immersion. 

#gamedev #videogamecomposer

@chasebethea.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 11:18 PM

Premieres in 40 minutes!

@chasebethea.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 11:31 AMReposted by @chasebethea.bsky.social

Celebrating my @gdocexpo.com  talk "Mystery in the Mix - Enter Caribbean Noir," a new "How I Composed..." series airs today! If you watched live, you know I left a clue. I breakdown my #videogame composing process. 

Premiering at 5:00pm PST today.

https://youtu.be/lsyFpr9H5I0

#videogamecomposer

@chasebethea.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 11:31 AM

Celebrating my @gdocexpo.com  talk "Mystery in the Mix - Enter Caribbean Noir," a new "How I Composed..." series airs today! If you watched live, you know I left a clue. I breakdown my #videogame composing process. 

Premiering at 5:00pm PST today.

https://youtu.be/lsyFpr9H5I0

#videogamecomposer

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