Voice Acting
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Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart actor was "fully expecting" Larian to cut her "finger-guns" gag about deadly poison, but "it ended up being in the game"
Jennifer English, the voice actor for Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, was surprised that an improvised "finger-guns" gag about deadly poison made it into the final game. She recalled the moment while discussing the humor present in the game despite its serious main quest. Larian Studios is noted for allowing room for such improvisations, which add nuance to characters.
"It was just dripping in my lap" - Resident Evil Requiem's terrifying The Girl found her voice by drinking gallons of milk while recording
Voice actor Delanie Nicole Gill shared the unusual method used to create the unsettling voice for 'The Girl' in Resident Evil Village, which involved drinking gallons of milk to thicken her saliva for specific gurgling and clicking sounds. The article also notes the game's success, having sold 6 million units and becoming the fastest-selling title in the survival horror series' history, with a new story expansion in development.
“The Bocchi the Rock! Voice Cast Heads to a Bullet Hell Shooter”
CFK and DeerFarm have revealed the voice cast for their upcoming bullet hell shooter, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, featuring three cast members from the anime Bocchi the Rock!. The Steam page for the game is now live, with a release planned for the first half of 2026 on PC, followed by Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta voice cast announced, first screenshots
Publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have revealed the voice cast for their upcoming game, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta. The announcement was accompanied by the release of the first in-game screenshots, offering a glimpse of the title's visual presentation.
Thanks, I hate it: Resident Evil Requiem's terrifying stalker sounds that way because its actor "went through two jugs of milk" as Capcom "wanted a very thick consistency to my spit"
Delanie Nicole Gill, the actor behind the terrifying 'The Girl' enemy in Resident Evil Village, shared a disturbing detail about her performance. Gill revealed that she consumed two jugs of milk to achieve a 'very thick consistency' for her character's spit sounds, as requested by Capcom. This behind-the-scenes information has made the enemy even more unsettling for players.
Interview: Patricia Summersett on voicing Princess Zelda for nearly a decade
Patricia Summersett discusses her nearly decade-long experience voicing Princess Zelda, particularly in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. She highlights the significance of the game's introduction of voice acting to the mainline series and its launch alongside the Nintendo Switch.
Interview: Patricia Summersett on voicing Princess Zelda for nearly a decade
Voice actress Patricia Summersett discusses her nearly decade-long experience portraying Princess Zelda. The article also includes a reader's opinion piece comparing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom unfavorably to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, expressing a preference for the latter's gameplay.
"Are these the most heard recordings in history?" - How the PEGI age rating recordings were made, and why €200 wasn't enough for them
Richard Wells, the voice behind the PEGI age rating announcements, recently gained viral attention on TikTok for his recognizable voice. Initially paid only €200 for the 2009 recording, Wells' newfound recognition prompted discussions with PEGI. PEGI, unaware of the recording's widespread impact, reached a new agreement with Wells for usage rights, acknowledging the unexpected reach of his work.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Anya Taylor-Joy, who voiced Peach in the Super Mario Galaxy movie, shared her experience of voicing the character for the first time. The article touches upon the challenges and unique aspects of voice acting for beloved video game characters.
Catching Up With the Cast of Sentenced to Be a Hero Before Next Week's Finale
Voice actors Emi Lo and Dawn M. Bennett discuss their roles in the new anime series Sentenced to Be a Hero. They share insights into their characters, Teoritta and Patausche Kivia, and the unique premise of heroes being prisoners. The interview highlights the show's compelling characters, animation, and potential, with the season finale airing next week.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Anya Taylor-Joy Barfed The First Time She Voiced Peach
Anya Taylor-Joy, who voices Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, revealed that the intense voice recording sessions for the film caused her to vomit the first time. The article also details the returning and new cast members for the sequel and mentions promotional tie-ins with McDonald's and popcorn buckets.
Zelda Breath of the Wild actor didn't even know what game she was auditioning for, let alone that it was for the…
Patricia Summersett, the voice actress for Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, revealed that she did not know the game she was auditioning for. She expressed gratitude for this lack of knowledge, believing it allowed her to perform more naturally without overthinking the role. Summersett, who had a decade of acting experience prior, landed the part without realizing its significance until her first recording session.
It's time for Game Freak to finally give Pokémon some proper voice acting
This opinion piece argues that Game Freak should implement proper voice acting for Pokémon in their games, moving beyond the limited, pitch-shifted cries inherited from the Game Boy era. The author suggests that full voice acting would enhance character identification, align with other Pokémon media like the anime, and provide a more engaging experience for younger players, despite potential cost and localization challenges.
Square Enix Publisher Sale Video Features Matt Mercer and Ben Starr Promoting Titles
Square Enix has released a promotional video for its current publisher sale, featuring voice actors Matt Mercer and Ben Starr. The video highlights titles such as Final Fantasy XIV, Octopath Traveler, and Bravely Default, which are available on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation Network. The article also provides details on the Bravely Default series' sales figures and its gameplay mechanics.
Resident Evil Requiem actor had to spend '2 to 3 minutes' audibly dying during her audition, while the casting director threw out surprise instructions: 'Now a zombie has bitten your left leg'
An actor in the Resident Evil franchise recounted the challenging audition process, which involved spending several minutes audibly dying and responding to unexpected directions like being bitten by a zombie. The article highlights that good voice acting is a difficult skill requiring significant talent.
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.
