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Phantom Blade Zero Protagonist Voice Actor Revealed as Sonic the Hedgehog's Roger Craig Smith
The protagonist of Phantom Blade Zero, Soul, will be voiced by Roger Craig Smith, known for his role as Sonic the Hedgehog, replacing Jay Maksenuk who voiced the character in earlier trailers. This change occurred as the game moved closer to its release.
'Appreciate the Fans' — GTA 5 Cast Tell Jason and Lucia’s Actors the Most Important Things They Should Know Before GTA 6 Launches Them to Fame
The voice actors for Grand Theft Auto V's Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, along with the actor for CJ from San Andreas, offered advice to the performers playing Jason and Lucia in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. They emphasized the importance of appreciating the fans as the game's launch approaches.
GTA 6’s Jason & Lucia Cast Get Advice From Beloved Trevor, Michael, & Franklin Voice Actors
Voice actors from previous Grand Theft Auto titles, including Ned Luke, Shawn Fonteno, Steven Ogg, and Young Maylay, offered advice to the actors portraying Jason and Lucia in Grand Theft Auto VI. They encouraged the new leads to "have fun," "get ready," and "just listen to Rockstar," emphasizing the long-lasting impact of iconic roles.
GTA 6 actors get advice from Grand Theft Auto veterans: "Listen to Rockstar" and "get ready"
Veteran voice actors from Grand Theft Auto V and San Andreas have offered advice to the upcoming leads of Grand Theft Auto 6. They emphasized having fun, listening to Rockstar Games' direction, and preparing for the life-changing experience that comes with starring in such a highly anticipated title.
Obituary: Voice actor Eric Bauza has passed away at 46
Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for his work on modern Looney Tunes characters and roles in video games like Batman: Arkham City and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, has passed away at the age of 46. His family confirmed his death due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Bauza was a prolific talent in animation and a prominent Filipino-American voice actor.
The Witcher star Doug Cockle recorded all of Geralt's lines for the OG RPG in just 8 days: "My voice was…
Doug Cockle, the voice of Geralt of Rivia, revealed he recorded all lines for the original The Witcher game in just eight days. Despite not having access to the source material, Cockle's performance defined the character. He also confirmed his return for The Witcher 4, which is tentatively targeting a 2028 release.
Japan Actors Union pushes for heavy restrictions on AI copying dead actors
The Japan Actors Union has proposed new guidelines to restrict the use of generative AI in copying actors' likenesses and voices, particularly for deceased performers. The union, representing around 2,600 actors, is pushing for consent at every stage of AI training and usage, along with fair compensation and disclosure. These measures aim to protect the dignity and legacy of performers from commercial exploitation.
'I drank from the chalice of blood': indie dev scrubs his game of AI-generated voice lines, having previously described the technology as 'anti-human and anti-art'
Indie developer Paolo Pedercini has removed AI-generated voice lines from his game Future? No Thanks! following backlash, despite previously defending their use for satirical purposes. Pedercini, who also used AI for code assistance, admitted to the use of generative AI in his game, which satirizes the technology itself. The controversy has led to Pedercini replacing the AI voices with those of human actors and offering refunds to players who feel betrayed.
FemShep Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Speaks Out After Mass Effect 5 Trailer Leaks Online
Voice actor Jennifer Hale, known for her role as Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy, has commented on the recent leak of a trailer for the upcoming Mass Effect 5. The leak has generated discussion among fans.
Order Of The Sinking Star Review
Order Of The Sinking Star is a dense and rewarding puzzle game with clever mechanics. However, the article notes that the writing is poor and some of the voice acting is questionable.
GTA 6 Voice Actors – All Confirmed And Rumored Cast
As Grand Theft Auto VI approaches its November 19 release, Rockstar Games has kept its voice cast largely under wraps. Stephen Root has confirmed his involvement, while actors like Jim Santangeli, Manni L. Perez, Dylan Rourke, and Bobby Moynihan are rumored to be part of the cast. Prominent voice actors Troy Baker and Roger Craig Smith have publicly denied rumors linking them to the role of Jason Duval.
Japan Actors Union announces guidelines addressing unauthorised use of generative AI to replicate voice performances
The Japan Actors Union has released new guidelines addressing the unauthorized use of generative AI for voice replication. The framework recommends obtaining consent at all stages of AI model training and performance replication, with specific provisions for deceased actors and automatic translations. The union aims to establish these as industry-wide rules and push for government legislation to protect 'voice rights'.
Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition Review: Most Wanted Shines — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition offers a fantastic roguelite combat experience in its "Most Wanted" mode, particularly when playing as Jin Sakai, but is hampered by a drawn-out and poorly written main campaign. While the visuals and performance are excellent, and the Japanese voice acting is superior, the narrative and English dub fall flat. The "Most Wanted" mode is considered the highlight, making the game potentially worth it on sale.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Casts Hideo Kojima to Reprise Game Role
Hideo Kojima will reprise his role from Cyberpunk 2077 in the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The Metal Gear Solid creator's involvement was confirmed as part of the casting for the new series.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s Biddy Blas Is Voiced By A Sinister Circus Ringmaster Pro Wrestler, And This Makes Sense
The character Biddy Blas from Star Wars: Galactic Racer is voiced by indie UK wrestler and actor Richard Summers-Calvert, known in the ring as "The Spectacular Tw*t" Charles Crowley. Summers-Calvert discussed his surprise at the character's popularity and the unique audition process for the role. The article also touches on the crossover appeal between professional wrestling and video games, noting other wrestlers' engagement with the medium.
Japanese acting union fights back against AI-generated voice use, proposing strict new guidelines, especially regarding the use of a deceased actor's voice
The Japan Actors Union has introduced new guidelines to combat the exploitation of actors by generative AI, particularly concerning the use of deceased actors' voices. These rules mandate consent at every stage of AI training, require compensation for AI-generated performances and translations, and ban the use of deceased actors' voices unless explicitly permitted by them during their lifetime and approved by their families. While not legally binding, these guidelines represent a significant push for industry-wide rules and government legislation to protect 'voice rights'.
'I am overwhelmed and overstimulated': The actor behind Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s Biddy Blas is scribbing doon all your enthusiasm
Richard Summers-Calvert, the voice actor for the character Biddy Blas from Star Wars: Galactic Racer, has responded to the unexpected fan enthusiasm for the character. He expressed feeling overwhelmed by the attention but also appreciative of the opportunities it presents.
GTA: Vice City's writing was "awful," Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says, but acting icon Ray Liotta…
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser admitted his writing for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was "awful," but credited the late actor Ray Liotta for elevating the script through his performance as Tommy Vercetti. Houser detailed the surprisingly straightforward process of hiring Liotta, highlighting the actor's significant contribution to the game's authenticity.
Street Fighter star Cody Rhodes seemingly keeps hinting at his involvement in an MCU X-Men project
Street Fighter star Cody Rhodes has fueled speculation about his involvement in an upcoming Marvel X-Men project through a series of hints and evasive answers. While he has expressed his enthusiasm for the X-Men and visited Marvel Studios, it remains unclear if he will voice a character in X-Men '97 season 3 or star in the live-action X-Men movie.
Biddy Blas actor is playing Star Wars Galactic Racer and he knows how "annoying" his character is: "I love him so much, I want to throw him at the wall"
Richard Summers-Calvert, the voice actor for Biddy Blas in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, discusses his character's intentionally annoying nature and his own experience playing the game. He expresses a love-hate relationship with Biddy, finding him both endearing and frustrating. The article also touches on the appeal of unique alien characters in the Star Wars universe.
