Charles Martinet, the iconic voice behind Nintendo’s Mario for over three decades, has reportedly been prohibited from performing Mario and other character voices on video platforms. Despite his role as “Mario Ambassador,” this restriction has raised questions about Nintendo’s control over its intellectual property and the freedoms of voice actors. The Restriction Reports indicate […]

The voice acting landscape in video games has changed dramatically over the past two decades — and in 2025, it continues to push performance boundaries in bold and innovative ways. What was once a supplementary feature is now a storytelling cornerstone. Voice actors are no longer filling gaps in the script — they’re leading narratives, […]

  In a surprising development coinciding with the launch of Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2, and the release of Mario Kart World, longtime voice actress Samantha Kelly announced that she has been replaced as the voice of Princess Peach, Toad, and Toadette. Kelly, who has voiced these iconic characters since 2007, shared the news […]