One of the big things Atari was touting to us at NY Comic Con this year about the upcoming Ghostbusters game was everyone from the movies lending their voice talents to the game. I guess their definition of “everyone” doesn’t match when the dictionary things. Signorney Weaver said no to reprising her role as Dana Barrett, so Alyssa Milano will be stepping in.
“Obviously, fans of the movie are going to miss Sigourney Weaver,” said Milano, who was offered the part of the game’s leading lady after Weaver declined to reprise her role as Dana Barrett. “I have so much respect for that character in the movie that I hope I do the position that she is in justice. I was just flattered to be asked to be part of ‘Ghostbusters’.”
You know, I’m not too upset here. While I don’t have first hand knowledge of the game’s story, I can’t imagine Dana Barrett being a big enough part for it to take me out of the experience. She’s been possessed and had her baby bring back an evil demon, so what else is left for her?
Everyone’s favorite horn ball will be hitting next-gen consoles later this year. Sierra and Team 17 have joined forces to bring us Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust.
In Box Office Bust, serial bachelor Larry takes summer job on his uncle Larry’s movie lot, and ends up trying to protect the studio from a rival. Gameplay will include mission-based exploration, platforming, racing and puzzle-solving. The game will also feature a “Director’s Game” that allows the player to create their own Larry movies.
The game will also feature some pretty damn good voice acting. Those lending a hand to the game include Jay Mohr, Dave Attell, Shannon Elizabeth, Carmen Electra, Artie Lange, Patrick Warburton, Jeffrey Tambor, Nikki Cox, Peter Graves and Josh Keaton. Not a bad cast of voices if you ask me.
I’ve always had a blast with Larry games, and I hope this one will keep up the tradition of fun and debauchery.
[via Gamasutra]
Well, it’s not A-List for movies, but it’s certainly A-List in the video game world. Actors are lining up to lend their voices to Turok. Here’s a sampling of what you can expect in the game:
The realism of Turok and his team’s terrifying circumstance is conveyed through the distinguished voice talent. Gregory Norman Cruz provides the voice of Joseph Turok and the other members of Whiskey Company are: Timothy Olyphant (as Cowboy), Ron Perlman (Slade), Donnie Wahlberg (Shepard), William Fichtner (Logan), Mark Rolston (Cole), Chris Judge (Jericho), Lombardo Boyar (Gonzales), Gideon Emery (Reese), Josh Gomez (Parker), Jon Curry (Foster), Jason Harris (Carter) and Steve Van Wormer (Henderson).
This seems to be a continuing trend in the industry, and I can only hope it continues and grows. The more epic and film-like games are made, the more immersive the experience.
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