Retronauts Vol. III Episode 11 - The History of Video Game Voice Acting

Retronauts

Technology, Leisure, Games, Video Games

4.5 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2013

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

From Berzerk's creepy robot barks to Metal Gear Solid's overwrought death monologues, voice acting has been a major element of video games -- but just how did we get to where we are today? Join Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish, Ray Barnholt and special backer guest Chris Doucette as they dine on Jill sandwiches, sit in rocket lawn chairs, and explore the mysteries of video game voice acting.

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0:00.0	This week on RetroNots.
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0:05.7	Hey everybody, it's me Bob Mackie, your host for episode 11 of RetroNots, and today's topic is the history of video game voice acting.
0:34.5	I've introduced myself, let's introduce everyone else, who is across the table for me right there.
0:38.9	Ray Vaanholt, and who are you Ray?
0:41.1	I'm a guy who's also on RetroNots.
0:43.0	Cool.
0:43.5	Contrary to popular belief.
0:44.2	So am I, we have so much in common.
0:45.7	Who else do we have?
0:46.7	I like long walks on the beach, sorry.
0:48.7	I am Chris Dussett, and I am a random guy who walked in off the street.
0:52.1	How did you get in here, Chris?
0:54.5	What gives you the right to record with us?
0:56.1	In other words, cold hard cash.
0:59.5	That's right, if you pay us enough money, we'll be your friend.
1:02.1	But Chris is here, and he suggested the topic for today.
1:05.5	But we have one special other guest here, remotely, who was skyping in with us.
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