Audio director Dan “Toasty” Forden reflects on an incredible 37-year career.
In October 2025, Dan Forden, the legendary sound designer and composer behind the Mortal Kombat series, announced his retirement from the games industry and the Midway successor Netherrealm, after 37 years in the business.
For many fans of the series, the announcement marked the end of an era and an emotional farewell to a figure who had been a part of the franchise right from the very beginning. As one of the four core members of the original team, alongside Ed Boon, John Tobias, and John Vogel, Forden had been a key part in establishing “the feel and vibe of Mortal Kombat”, from the over-the-top kung-fu-inspired sound effects to the King Crimson-inspired musical direction, and the announcer’s wicked laugh.
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Audio director Dan “Toasty” Forden reflects on an incredible 37-year career.
In October 2025, Dan Forden, the legendary sound designer and composer behind the Mortal Kombat series, announced his retirement from the games industry and the Midway successor Netherrealm, after 37 years in the business.
For many fans of the series, the announcement marked the end of an era and an emotional farewell to a figure who had been a part of the franchise right from the very beginning. As one of the four core members of the original team, alongside Ed Boon, John Tobias, and John Vogel, Forden had been a key part in establishing “the feel and vibe of Mortal Kombat”, from the over-the-top kung-fu-inspired sound effects to the King Crimson-inspired musical direction, and the announcer’s wicked laugh.
Read the full article on timeextension.com
