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Standing In Line For Star Wars Turned Into Game Leads
- Kovats got into games via networking while waiting in line for Star Wars Phantom Menace and later through Novalogic, proving serendipity plus showing up matters.
- That led to early game credits on Delta Force/Comanche and repeated freelance work that opened Sony doors.
Steam Machine Became A Monster Voice
- A mundane espresso-steam recording became the core creature voice that helped win the God of War audio test for Sony.
- Kovats layered that steam with wing flaps and processing to create a unique hydra-like vocal used in the pitch.
Audio Touches Every System So Involve It Early
- Audio touches nearly every system in a game from animatics through final mix, so sound designers must collaborate across disciplines.
- Kovats emphasizes early involvement to shape animation, effects, dialogue and the player's emotional experience.