Voice Acting
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Ash voice actor rewatched Pokemon's saddest episode and thinks it could be improved: "I think it takes you out…
Veronica Taylor, the English voice actor for Ash Ketchum in Pokemon, recently rewatched the emotional episode 'Bye-Bye, Butterfree' and believes its impact could have been enhanced. She suggested that the swelling music during the scene detracts from the emotional weight, arguing for a more subdued approach to allow the moment to resonate more deeply with viewers.
Resident Evil is smart and serious today, but do you remember how hilarious it used to be?
This article discusses the shift in tone for the Resident Evil series, contrasting its current serious and scary nature with the unintentional humor found in earlier titles like the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 4, and Resident Evil 5. It highlights memorable moments of awkward voice acting, bizarre soundtrack choices, and glitches that provided comedic relief.
ARC Raiders replacing some AI voices, CEO says "a real professional actor is better than AI"
Embark Studios is replacing some generative AI voices in ARC Raiders with those of professional actors, according to CEO Patrick Söderlund. While AI will remain a production tool for testing lines, Söderlund stated that human actors provide a superior quality and emotional depth. The studio also uses a similar approach for announcer voice-overs in their other game, THE FINALS.
"There are already many torches, many versions of Zelda" - Breath of the Wild voice actor Patricia Summersett isn't ready to let go of Princess Zelda just yet
Voice actor Patricia Summersett, known for her role as Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, expresses her desire to continue voicing the character. She reflects on the legacy of Zelda and the many interpretations of the princess across the franchise's history.
ARC Raiders Replacing Some of Its Controversial AI Voices with 'Better' Human Ones
Embark Studios is replacing some of the AI-generated voice lines in ARC Raiders with performances from human actors, according to CEO Patrick Söderlund. He stated that human actors offer a noticeable quality difference and that the studio compensates actors for all their work, including licensing their voices for less essential in-game audio.
"We Can All Exist At The Same Time" - Zelda Voice Actor Rejects The Need To Pass The Torch
Voice actor Patricia Summersett, who has voiced Princess Zelda in multiple games, believes that all versions of the character can coexist rather than needing a "passing of the torch." She expressed gratitude for her opportunities and highlighted the community's acceptance of different interpretations of Zelda. The article also briefly touches on the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series and potential future developments.
En del AI-repliker i Arc Raiders har spelats in på nytt – av människor
Embark Studios has re-recorded some AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders with human actors, according to CEO Patrik Söderlund. He stated that while AI is a useful tool for testing dialogue, there is a noticeable quality difference compared to professional voice actors. The company is also licensing some actor voices for less critical in-game sounds.
En del AI-repliker Arc Raiders har spelats in på nytt – av människor
Embark Studios has re-recorded some AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders with human actors, according to CEO Patrik Söderlund. While AI is still used as a tool for testing dialogue, the company found a noticeable quality difference and opted for real actors for more important lines. Actors are compensated for their time and voice licensing.
Arc Raiders replaced some of its AI-generated voice lines with professional actors
Embark Studios has replaced some AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders with those from professional actors following player criticism. CEO Patrick Söderlund acknowledged a quality difference and stated that while not all AI lines will be replaced, the studio will continue to use human voice actors for updates.
Arc Raiders CEO says studio has "re-recorded" AI lines: "A real professional actor is better than AI; that's just how it is"
Embark Studios, the developer of Arc Raiders, has re-recorded some AI-generated voice lines with professional actors, acknowledging a quality difference. CEO Patrick Söderlund stated that while AI is used as a production tool for testing and increasing scope in less critical areas, human actors are preferred for essential immersion. The studio also addressed a recent Discord integration issue where private messages were stored locally.
Embark CEO says 'a real professional actor is better than AI' after the studio re-records some Arc Raiders…
Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund stated that professional actors are superior to AI voices, leading the studio to re-record some lines in Arc Raiders post-launch. While the use of AI for voice work is being reduced, Embark will continue to utilize AI for its time-saving benefits in development.
Arc Raiders Replaces AI Voices With Real Actors
Embark Studios is replacing the AI-generated voice lines in their upcoming game Arc Raiders with performances from real human actors. This decision comes after significant community feedback regarding the use of artificial intelligence for character dialogue.
Arc Raiders Replaces AI Voices With Real Actors
Embark Studios is replacing AI-generated voices with real actors in Arc Raiders following the discovery of a security flaw. The bug could have exposed private Discord messages and friend list information. The studio is conducting an audit into the issue.
Arc Raiders has been cutting back its AI voices: "A real professional actor is better than AI, that's just how it is."
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund stated that the development team has reduced its use of AI voices in the game Arc Raiders. He emphasized that professional actors provide superior quality compared to AI-generated voices.
Interview: Patricia Summersett on voicing Princess Zelda for nearly a decade
Patricia Summersett, the voice of Princess Zelda, reflects on her nearly decade-long tenure with the character, particularly her work on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. She discusses the game's significance as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch and its innovative open-world design, which included introducing voice acting to a mainline Zelda title.
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Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund confirmed that some AI-generated voice lines in the upcoming game Arc Raiders were re-recorded by human actors post-launch. This decision addresses concerns about the use of AI in game development and its impact on voice talent.
Embark CEO Says 'Some' Arc Raiders AI Voice Lines Were Re-Recorded by Humans Post-Launch: 'There Is a Quality Difference' - IGN
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund confirmed that some AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders have been replaced with human performances post-launch due to a noticeable quality difference. While AI is used as a production tool for testing, Söderlund emphasized that the studio does not aim to replace human actors and that many voice lines were originally recorded by humans who have been compensated.
SAG-AFTRA issues "do not work" orders against Mega Man: Dual Override
SAG-AFTRA has issued a "do not work" order against Capcom's upcoming game, Mega Man: Dual Override, after voice actor Ben Diskin stated he would not return to the role without union contract protections. Diskin cited concerns over AI usage and Capcom's refusal to unionize the project, despite SAG-AFTRA's recent tentative agreement following an 11-month strike. This action advises union members against providing any services for the production, which is slated for a 2027 release.
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.
Mega Man: Dual Override Is Hit By Actors' Union "Do Not Work" Order
SAG-AFTRA has issued a "Do Not Work" order against Capcom's upcoming game, Mega Man: Dual Override, due to the company failing to engage with the union for voice actor protections. Voice actor Ben Diskin revealed Capcom asked him to work without union protections, citing concerns about AI usage. This action follows a previous strike by video game actors over similar issues.
