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The actor behind Baldur's Gate 3 vamp Astarion "definitely avoided a few roles" because the studios…
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has been actively avoiding roles that are too similar to the character. He expressed a desire to avoid typecasting and has since taken on diverse roles. Newbon also previously worked on Resident Evil 3 Remake, Resident Evil Village, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
As a Pathfinder 2e sicko, I'm excited for Starfinder: Afterlight after playing an hour of its playtest—but Epictellers has a lot of work to do before demo time this summer
Starfinder: Afterlight aims to bring the Pathfinder 2e experience to video games, utilizing the Starfinder 2e ruleset. While the combat mechanics are promising and the visual presentation, including voice talent like Neil Newbon and Roger Clark, is strong, the game is currently in a very unfinished state. Epictellers Entertainment needs to implement missing actions, improve the user interface for conveying information, and add a robust tutorial before its public demo this summer.
Arc Raiders Now Has Fewer AI Voices, As Dev Re-Recorded Lines Amid Controversy
Embark Studios head Patrick Söderlund has confirmed that Arc Raiders now features fewer AI-generated voice lines after some were re-recorded with human actors following controversy. While the studio still uses AI for select purposes and as a production tool, Söderlund stated that professional actors provide a higher quality of performance.
Starfinder: Afterlight’s First Public Beta Playtest Begins on March 19
Epictellers Entertainment announced that the first Public Beta Playtest for Starfinder: Afterlight will begin on March 19, allowing players to register via Steam. This playtest offers a 45-60 minute introduction to the party-based RPG, showcasing combat, exploration, and featuring voice actors like Neil Newbon and Roger Clark. The game is set to release in Early Access in 2026.
Marathon's aura-farming NPCs show just how bland and lifeless Arc Raiders' AI-voiced characters really are
This article compares the character presentation in Bungie's upcoming game Marathon with Embark Studios' Arc Raiders. While Arc Raiders features bland, AI-voiced characters, Marathon distinguishes itself with stylized intro cinematics and strong voice acting for its faction representatives, creating a more engaging and memorable experience.
