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Baldur's Gate 3 icons like Jennifer English and Neil Newbon "changed the game" for game actors, Dragon Age Inquisition star says: "Our work does have value"
Voice actor Alix Wilton Regan, who voiced the female Inquisitor in Dragon Age: Inquisition, credits Baldur's Gate 3 actors Jennifer English and Neil Newbon for elevating the status of game performers. Regan stated that the success and recognition of Baldur's Gate 3's cast made other video game actors realize their work has value and deserves recognition within the industry.
Baldur's Gate 3 was "lightning in a bottle," Astarion actor says, and "proved a lot of things" that big companies "who are just really chasing the money need to learn from"
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, believes the game's massive success proved that larger companies focused solely on profit need to learn from Larian Studios' approach. He suggests that sincerity and focusing on making a game the team believes in, rather than chasing trends, is key to achieving such a benchmark. Devora Wilde, who voices Lae'zel, also acknowledged the high bar set by the RPG.
The best possible fantasy author is writing a dark, tragic prequel novel for our beloved Baldur's Gate 3 boy…
Wizards of the Coast and Random House Worlds have announced an official prequel novel for Baldur's Gate 3's character Astarion, titled Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, set to release in September. The novel is being written by author T. Kingfisher, known for her work on themes of abuse and trauma, and the audiobook version will be narrated by Astarion's voice actor, Neil Newbon.
Baldur's Gate 3 Is Getting A Novel Featuring Everyone's Favorite Vampire, And That's Just The Start
Penguin Random House is launching a new publishing program for Baldur's Gate 3, including a prequel novel focusing on the character Astarion, a real-life version of the Necromancy of Thay book, a coloring book, and a cookbook. While Larian Studios is returning to its Divinity franchise, other studios are working on new Dungeons & Dragons games.
Assassin's Creed Origins actor Abubakar Salim can't recommend The Last of Us star Troy Baker follow in his footsteps and open a game studio: "It's a ruthless space"
Actor Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin's Creed Origins and founder of Surgent Studios, advises against Troy Baker opening his own game studio, calling the industry a "ruthless space." Baker, who starred in The Last of Us and Death Stranding, expressed a desire to create his own stories through a new studio, acknowledging Salim's work.
The voices of Astarion and Lae’zel Are reuniting for an official D&D show called Dungeon Masters
Baldur's Gate 3 voice actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde are starring in Wizards of the Coast's new official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, Dungeon Masters. The show, launching April 22 on YouTube, will feature unreleased D&D content and aims to replicate the excitement of live D&D sessions.
Wizards of the Coast's official D&D actual-play series will feature Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde from…
Wizards of the Coast is launching a new official Dungeons & Dragons actual-play series titled Dungeon Masters, featuring actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde from Baldur's Gate 3. This anthology series will tie directly into upcoming D&D releases, starting with a gothic-horror campaign set in Ravenloft. Each episode will include a free play-along pack with encounters and monster stats.
Dungeon Masters Is Wizards of the Coast’s New Official Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Series
Wizards of the Coast has announced a new official Dungeons and Dragons actual play series titled Dungeon Masters, premiering on YouTube on April 22nd. The series will feature unreleased D&D content, with a cast including Jasmine Bhullar, Mayanna Berrin, Christian Navarro, Neil Newbon, and Devora Wilde. SVP Dan Ayoub stated the show is a "love letter to actual play shows" and aims to showcase official source material.
Wizards of the Coast Announces Dungeon Masters, Its First Official Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play
Wizards of the Coast has announced its first official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, titled Dungeon Masters. The show will debut on YouTube on April 22, featuring a campaign arc that showcases upcoming content for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e, including the book Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The series will be hosted by TTRPG veterans and feature an original score by David Arkenstone.
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion and Lae'zel actors join D&D creator's official campaign, but not as their…
Baldur's Gate 3 actors Neil Newbon (Astarion) and Devora Wilde (Karlach) are participating in a new actual-play Dungeons & Dragons series from Wizards of the Coast called Dungeon Masters. While they will be playing new characters, the series aims to appeal to both D&D veterans and newcomers, featuring new canon D&D content.
Dungeon Masters Brings D&D to Life With an Accessible Actual Play Experience
Wizards of the Coast has launched its own Dungeons & Dragons actual play show, Dungeon Masters, featuring prominent community figures. While the show excels at educating newcomers with infographics and features a cast that immerses viewers in the story, its production value and presentation fall short compared to popular shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20.
The Baldur's Gate HBO Show: What We Know and Why Fans Are Freaking Ou
HBO is developing a live-action television series based on Baldur's Gate 3, with Craig Mazin attached as showrunner. The series, titled "Baldur's Gate," will serve as a sequel to the game's events, featuring both new and familiar characters, though Larian Studios has no formal involvement. The adaptation faces challenges due to the game's numerous ending variations, but Mazin's deep fandom and HBO's track record offer some optimism.
Baldur's Gate 3 actor and prominent gen-AI critic Neil Newbon gives Arc Raiders dev "props" for replacing…
Neil Newbon, the actor known for his role as Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3 and a vocal critic of generative AI, has praised Embark Studios for replacing AI-generated voice lines with human performances in their game Arc Raiders. Newbon has consistently advocated for real human performances over AI in video games.
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion actor says to trust in Craig Mazin's HBO sequel: "I really hope people give them space to make the show that they want to make"
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has expressed his support for HBO's upcoming live-action TV sequel. He believes showrunner Craig Mazin is a talented writer and hopes the creative team is given the space to develop their vision for the adaptation.
'Let Them Cook' — Astarion Actor Neil Newbon Hopes Baldur's Gate 3 Fans Give HBO TV Show a Chance
Neil Newbon, the actor who voices Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has expressed his hope that fans will give the upcoming HBO television series adaptation a chance. He encourages players to approach the show with an open mind, despite potential differences from the game.
Astarion actor urges Baldur's Gate 3 fans to give The Last of Us showrunner's HBO adaptation a chance
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has encouraged fans to give the upcoming HBO adaptation a chance and allow showrunner Craig Mazin time to develop the series. Newbon, who praised Mazin's work on Chernobyl, emphasized that judging the show after it airs is healthier than pre-judging it. While Larian Studios is not directly involved, game director Swen Vincke expressed enthusiasm for the project.
The director of Tales of Kenzera: Zau learned his most important game development lesson while working with Ridley Scott: 'That's why we're able to make games faster'
Surgent Studios, facing financial difficulties after its debut game Tales of Kenzera: Zau underperformed, has pivoted to a faster development model. Inspired by conversations with Pocketpair and the work ethic of Ridley Scott, director Abubakar Salim led the studio to release two distinct games, Dead Take and FixForce, focusing on sustainability and iterative learning.
'I Don't Really Want to Do That Again' - Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion Doesn't Want to Keep Rehashing the Same Type of Roles
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, expressed that he does not wish to repeatedly take on similar character roles. He is proud of his work on Astarion but seeks diverse acting opportunities beyond that specific type of performance.
Astarion's actor from Baldur's Gate 3 has dodged similar roles: 'Repetition breeds stagnation'
Neil Newbon, the actor behind Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has intentionally avoided roles that closely resemble his acclaimed performance to prevent artistic stagnation. Citing David Bowie's constant reinvention as inspiration, Newbon prefers to explore diverse characters, such as his role in Starfinder: Afterlight, rather than repeat similar archetypes.
"I don't really want to do that again" - Baldur's Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon says he's avoided roles over Astarion typecasting concerns
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has revealed he has turned down recent roles due to concerns about being typecast as a similar character. He expressed a desire to avoid repeating performances and to explore diverse character work, drawing inspiration from artists like David Bowie who constantly reinvented themselves. Despite this, Newbon has been involved in various other projects since Baldur's Gate 3's success.
