Baldur's Gate 3 Intimacy Audio Expert Heads the Voice Team for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

BioWare has unveiled the vocal talent line-up for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, providing four distinct voice options for the main character, Rook. Alex Jordan, renowned for lending his vocal expressions to intimate scenes in Baldur's Gate 3, offers one choice for Rook's voice. (He also portrays Mr Hands in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.)

For a different flavor, you can choose Bryony Corrigan (recognized for her work in Good Omens and The Goes Wrong Show), Erika Ishii (known for her roles as Valkyrie in Apex Legends and Ana Bray in Destiny 2), or Jeff Berg (featured in Battlefield 1). BioWare indicates there are "two voice alternatives rooted in US/North American styles and another two inspired by the United Kingdom/EU accents."

Additional actors joining the franchise to give life to the game's companions include Ike Amadi (the voice behind Javik in Mass Effect 3) portraying Grey Warden Davrin, Jee Young Han voicing Veil Jumper Bellara, Jessica Clark from True Blood as the private investigator Neve, Jin Maley from Star Trek Picard lending their voice to dragon hunter Taash, Zach Mendez as the assassin Lucanis, Nick Boraine as the necromancer Emmrich, and Matthew Mercer of Critical Role fame as the voice of Manfred, the skeletal aide.

Veteran voice actors returning include Ali Hillis as Scout Harding, Gareth David-Lloyd reprising his role as Solas, and Brian Bloom as Varric - their involvement hinted in the game's recent trailers.

Concerning Varric, the beloved dwarven raconteur, the latest game trailer has stirred some trepidation among fans about his fate. As it turns out, BioWare has previously entertained the idea of writing him out of the storyline...

Chris Tapsell recently shared an enthused and hopeful perspective subsequent to spending a considerable amount of time exploring the virtual realms of the latest addition to the Dragon Age series. Delving into the intricate gameplay mechanics, rich world-building, and character-driven narratives during a preview session last month, he found himself engrossed by what he experienced. 

Reflecting on the hours invested and the adventures that unfolded before him, Tapsell articulated a sentiment that longtime fans of BioWare's storytelling and game design craftsmanship may find particularly encouraging. With an air of keen anticipation mingled with a sense of confident assurance, he conveyed his impressions: "Let's just say that Dragon Age: The Veilguard might just signal a return to form for BioWare," he hinted. 

The weight of this statement coming from someone who has navigated the ebb and flow of the franchise's history suggests that this upcoming title could indeed reignite the flame of what made the original games so cherished within the gaming community. It is a tantalizing thought that the developer, known for its rich lore and deeply immersive worlds, might have rekindled the magic that has, in the eyes of some fans, been dimmed in recent outings. 

Tapsell's commentary echoes with a blend of wistful reminiscence and invigorating anticipation, hinting that long-time followers and first-time players may find plenty to anticipate in the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.