Troy baker one of the most recognizable voices in video games. Feb 22, 20 prolific video game voice actor troy baker on the unique challenges and thrills of playing main character booker dewitt in the upcoming firstperson shooter game bioshock. There are loved ones in the glory, whose dear forms you often miss. The rest of the primary characters in the cast include jennifer hale, keith szarabajka, oliver. As the other games in the series took place well beneath the earth this game takes place well above it and the characters are numerous. Did you plan bioshock infinite and bioshock to be a way to. List of accolades received by bioshock infinite wikipedia.
The fiveyear development, led by studio irrational games, began under the moniker project icarus. Bioshock infinite actors discuss booker and elizabeth pc. Bioshock infinite voice cast revealed gaming trend. It was released worldwide for the microsoft windows, playstation 3, xbox 360, and os x platforms in 20, and a linux port was released in 2015. Once a proud supporter of zachary hale comstock, slate became disillusioned due to comstocks falsified war past and was expelled from the columbian military for calling it such.
Bioshock infinites actors berated each other to the point of tears to get the scene. The development of bioshock infinite began after bioshock s release in august 2007. Prolific video game voice actor troy baker on the unique challenges and thrills of playing main character booker dewitt in the upcoming firstperson shooter game bioshock. The second video from the behind the series on bioshock infinite gets into the surprisingly intense voice acting sessions behind the e3 demo we saw earlier this year. The second in irrational games series, behind booker and elizabeth for bioshock infinite, was released. Bioshock infinite developer diary makes voice actor cry. He has been married to pamela walworth since october, 2012. Part of the process of playing bioshock infinite is trying to become booker. Arkham origins, and booker dewitt in bioshock infinite. The following list of bioshock infinites voice cast is from a press release sent out by irrational games.
He is a private investigator and, prior to his reluctant arrival in columbia, a former soldier and pinkerton agent. He is known for his work on the last of us 20, bioshock infinite 20 and batman. As you progress through bioshock infinite s campaign, you will notice more of these anachronisms popping up here and there. They may not be linked, but it would heighten the experience if you played bioshock. Since bioshock infinite is set in 1912, this is an anachronism. Ken levine explains the importance of the bioshock. Disney princess for elizabeth due to her resemblance both physical as well as personalitywise to belle. Captain cornelius slate is a citizen and soldier of columbia, whose view on the military is based on both elaborate expectations and his real experiences. Q about booker and comstocks voices spoilers bioshock. How bioshock infinite will be prescient interview with ken levine. In bioshock infinite, booker is confused the entire time. Cut of behind scene the people behind booker and elizabeth part 2 courtnee draper give emotion. Weve known the names of the voice actors behind the characters of booker dewitt and elizabeth in the upcoming bioshock infinite for a while. Some of his most prominent roles include that of booker dewitt bioshock infinite, kanji tatsumi persona 4, vincent brooks catherine, sam drake.
Part ii, as booker dewitt in bioshock infinite and even as the joker in batman. But mainly, bioshock has a unique feel to it which has carried over to infinite. Booker dewitt voice bioshock infinite video game behind the. How does bioshock infinite connect to the other bioshock. Troy baker is the voice of booker dewitt in bioshock infinite. Lady smithspider slicer from the fisheries and wanda from the fairly odd parents share the same voice actor. Ken levine discusses bioshock infinites burial at sea dlc. Bioshock infinites main voice actors explore the creative. Jun 18, 20 go behind the scenes to learn about how irrational games worked to create elizabeth, a companion character designed specifically to bring the player closer to the story. The legendary american voice actor troy baker is probably best known as joel in the classic game of the year the last of us and its anticipated sequel the last of us. Ken levine discusses how he goes about exploring the depths of booker dewitts darkness in part one of bioshock infinites upcoming burial at sea addon content. Bioshock infinites actors berated each other to the point of tears to. In exchange, booker s employer will wipe out all of his outstanding debts.
Over the course of the story, booker reveals his past experiences, and shows his ability to make decisions. Why is there a reference to rapture from the first bioshock game. This page has quotes from the game bioshock infinite. Troy baker was born on april 1, 1976 in dallas, texas, usa as troy edward baker. Ken levine discusses bioshock infinites burial at sea. Bioshock infinite team talks more on voice acting and.
Bioshock infinite will succeed or fail on the strength of its game world and one major part of it will be the two main characters, the detective booker and the superpowered girl. Asmuch as i love bioshock infinite, the actor seemed to not have as much to do. His most notable roles came in 20 where he provided the voice of booker dewitt in irrational games bioshock infinite and performed the voice. Brilliant voice actor, by the way, who plays that part. Dec 01, 2011 how bioshock infinite will be prescient interview with ken levine. Bioshock infinites actors berated each other to the point. At pax 2011 today, irrational games and the two lead actors in bioshock. When you close your earthly story, will you join them in their bliss. His most notable roles came in 20 where he provided the voice of booker dewitt in irrational games bioshock infinite and performed the voice and motion capture of joel in naughty dogs the last of us. May 04, 2012 even as an established gaming voice actor.
Its something you can only experience really instead of imagine what its like. How bioshock infinite will be prescient interview with ken. I was replaying bioshock and noticed a familiar voice with a few of the splicers. Mar 18, 20 bioshock infinite comes out march 26th and irrational games revealed the full voice cast for this highlyanticipated title in a press release.
Both games earned critical acclaim, earning scores over 90% in gamerankings and metacritic, and commercial success. You can skip bioshock 2 its good, but nowhere near as good as 1 though. Bioshock infinite characters and voice actors youtube. Booker is a former soldier and pinkerton detective who ekes out a meager living as a pi. As you play the game you are playing as both booker and yourself. Booker is offered a deal to wipe away his debts if he goes to columbia and retrieves a girl imprisoned there. Skyoshock, aeroshock, or highoshock instead of bioshock infinite, due to the game being set in a floating city. For me his voice was better suited to joel than booker. Troy baker is a highly prolific american voice actor, having voiced the lead protagonist in a number of bigbudget video game releases along with some animation. Irrational games ken levine and the voice actors behind booker dewitt and elizabeth of bioshock. Infinite voice actor featurette part 1 booker dewitt. I had a suspicion it might be the same va from bioshock infinite when booker goes up in the ship and the countdown begins.
Some of his most prominent roles include that of booker dewitt bioshock infinite, kanji tatsumi persona 4, vincent brooks catherine, sam drake uncharted 4, higgs monaghan death stranding. Irrational already announced that troy baker will play the role of booker while courtnee draper will voice elizabeth. During the events of bioshock infinite, slate leads a rabble. Voice actor troy baker uses cameo to connect with fans during. Well this game takes a completely different turn on the series and it becomes an absolutely incredible game. Voice talent booker dewitt troy baker final fantasy xiii, catherine.
Troy edward baker born april 1, 1976 is an american voice actor and musician, known for. Bioshock infinite is a firstperson shooter video game developed by irrational games and published by 2k games. The voices of bioshock infinite 20, video game voice. Ken levine on creating the best ai companion since halflife 2s alyx vance irrational games toughest challenge yet. Booker dewitt is actually zachary comstock, as they are both the same person. Youre rowed to a lighthouse during a storm in an obvious nod to the first bioshock. Mar 28, 20 cut of behind scene the people behind booker and elizabeth part 2 courtnee draper give emotion. Infinite narrative in this new interview video which also includes commments on the two key characters booker and elizabeth from the voice. Bioshock infinite team talks more on voice acting and script. Bioshock infinite 20 video game behind the voice actors. Players assume control of booker dewitt, who is sent to rescue elizabeth courtnee draper from her captivity on the floating air city of columbia. Ive been really trying to find out the voice actor for viper but couldnt find it anywhere. Ken levine discusses how he goes about exploring the depths of booker dewitts darkness in part one of bioshock infinite s upcoming burial at sea addon content.
Heres a video featuring ken levine and the voice actors from bioshock infinite, courtnee draper and troy baker, discussing their take on the. Infinite gave us another good look at what goes into the voice acting of parts in a virtual medium that has such a. He is known for his work on the last of us 20, bioshock infinite 20. Go behind the scenes to learn about how irrational games worked to create elizabeth, a companion character designed specifically to bring the player closer to the story.
This song was originally recorded by the beach boys in 1966. How bioshock infinite will be prescient interview with. Images of the voice actors who play the voice of booker dewitt in bioshock infinite video game. Hij is vooral bekend voor zijn rol als joel in the last of us, booker dewitt in bioshock infinite. Oct 27, 2011 bioshock infinite voice actor troy baker explains just that in this behindthescenes look at the voice actors playing elizabeth and booker in next years big irrational game. You play as booker, a troubled man sent to the floating city of columbia to bring us the girl and wipe away the debt. Chronoshock for the timelinejumping the game goes through in the second half. Voice actor troy baker uses cameo to connect with fans. Booker dewitt, after going through war battle of wounded knee, a gambling addiction, and alcoholism, loses his child anna to repay some debts. To create those feelings, actor troy baker booker dewitt had to. Infinite gave us another good look at what goes into the voice acting of. Bioshock infinite video game 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Booker dewitt is the protagonist of bioshock infinite.
For bioshock infinite on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled q about booker and comstocks voices spoilers. Baker dallas, 1 april 1976 is een amerikaans acteurstemacteur. Booker dewitt voice bioshock infinite video game behind. Please add any memorable quotes you encounter in the game booker. We spoke with troy about what its like to be a video game voice actor.
405 1197 1454 367 458 378 961 369 447 1233 741 815 1412 173 308 312 700 1320 1263 309 793 1164 1186 922 1336 1153 1310 1352 1071