Video Games

Patricia Summersett Reflects on Zelda’s Future as the Franchise Turns 40

February 27, 2026 by Austen Moret

As The Legend of Zelda approaches its 40th anniversary, longtime Princess Zelda voice actress Patricia Summersett is reflecting on the character’s evolution, her hopes for the franchise’s future, and ongoing fan speculation about Zelda’s relationship with Link. Summersett, who has voiced Zelda in Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and other recent entries, […]

Crimson Desert Assembles a High-Profile Voice Cast

February 22, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Pearl Abyss’ upcoming open-world action RPG Crimson Desert is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious fantasy releases in development, and much of that ambition is anchored in its voice cast. In a recent interview published on the Epic Games Store, members of the game’s voice ensemble discussed their approach to character work, performance […]

David Hayter Returns as Solid Snake in Rainbow Six Siege Crossover

February 15, 2026 by Danielle Famble

A Legendary Voice Steps Back Into the Shadows David Hayter is once again stepping into one of gaming’s most recognizable roles. The longtime voice of Solid Snake has officially reprised the character for a special crossover event in Rainbow Six Siege, marking a major moment for fans of stealth-action games and voice performance alike. The […]

Rogue’s Voice Legacy and Future

February 12, 2026 by Leah Arscott

The Voice That Shaped an X-Men Icon When X-Men: The Animated Series debuted in the 1990s, it introduced a generation of viewers to a version of Rogue that felt emotionally layered, powerful, and distinctly Southern in tone. A major part of that identity came from Lenore Zann, the Canadian voice actor whose performance helped define […]

How Streaming and Voice Acting Shaped Genshin Impact’s Inazuma Era

February 11, 2026 by Austen Moret

By the time Genshin Impact introduced its third major region in mid-2021, the game had already transformed from a surprise global hit into one of the most watched live-service titles on streaming platforms. Nearly a year after launch, the arrival of Inazuma marked not just a new chapter in the story, but a test of […]

The Voice Acting That Defined Genshin Impact’s Second Region

February 9, 2026 by Lori Wild

After establishing its tone with Mondstadt, Genshin Impact expanded its world with a dramatically different atmosphere in its next major update. Where the first region leaned into lightness and adventure, the second introduced a more grounded, culturally rooted style of storytelling. The shift was not only visual or narrative. It was vocal. As discussed in […]

The Voice Actors of Mondstadt in Genshin Impact

February 6, 2026 by Ashley Bryant

When Genshin Impact launched in 2020, it quickly became one of the most successful free-to-play RPGs in the world. Developed by HoYoverse, the open-world action title blended exploration, elemental combat, and a gacha-based character system across PC, mobile, and PlayStation platforms. Its success reshaped the global perception of live-service anime-inspired games and influenced titles that […]

Animation and Gaming Demos Have Become Central to Voice Acting Careers

January 27, 2026 by Virginia Welch

For most audiences, voice acting begins when a character speaks on screen. For performers, it begins much earlier, often with a demo that may never be heard outside a casting inbox. Animation and gaming demos sit at the center of that process, quietly shaping who gets auditions, who gets passed over, and who never enters […]

Master Chief Voice Actor Steve Downes Reflects on Halo, Creative Direction, and AI

January 26, 2026 by Austen Moret

For many players, the voice of Master Chief is inseparable from Halo itself. For more than two decades, Steve Downes has provided the calm, measured performance that helped define one of gaming’s most recognizable characters. Recently, Downes has spoken candidly about his experience voicing the Chief, touching on creative disagreements during Halo 5 and his […]

Stardew Valley Gets a New Voice Through a Fan-Made Mod

January 12, 2026 by Austen Moret

Stardew Valley has always relied on text, timing, and imagination to bring its characters to life. For years, players have grown attached to the residents of Pelican Town through written dialogue alone, letting tone and personality fill in naturally. A new PC mod is now offering a very different way to experience that familiar world […]