Abstract
- Be taught extra concerning the evil vampire lord, Deadalus, revealed on this cinematic trailer.
- Unique Interview with Mark Meer about his inspirations, and classes realized from TTRPGs.
- MythForce is accessible to play now on Xbox Collection X|S and Xbox One.
The voice of MythForce’s latest villain, Deadalus, has been revealed as Mark Meer, finest recognized for his voice efficiency as Commander Shepard from the Mass Impact trilogy. Meer has additionally lent his voice to plenty of iconic Baldur’s Gate characters, together with Cyric and Baeloth “the Entertainer” Barrityl, so we’d wager that he is aware of a factor or two about voicing villains.
On this unique interview for Xbox Wire, I had the possibility to talk to Meer about his inspirations, perception and reflections he’s bringing to the function of Deadalus, and we’re additionally in a position to shed some mild on the charming world of the visionary voice actor.
Aspyr Advertising and marketing Specialist Matthew Ray: Which nice villainous actors had been you most impressed by in your efficiency as Deadalus?
Mark Meer: Undoubtedly some Tim Curry in there — although whether or not it’s leaning extra towards Darkness from “Legend” or Frank N. Furter from “The Rocky Horror Image Present” I go away so that you can choose. Alan Rickman’s flip because the Sheriff of Nottingham is a probable affect, and who can presumably play a vampiric uber-villain with out turning to Christopher Lee’s Dracula for inspiration?
Ray: What are among the joys of taking part in villains?
Meer: I’ve all the time been a fan of the unhealthy guys: Physician Doom, Darth Vader, Skeletor. Their designs have all the time been extra interesting to Halloween-loving me. And while you’ve acquired a villain who clearly enjoys his villainy like say, Loki (or Deadalus), you usually get to have a bit extra enjoyable within the function than the hero. You get to chew the surroundings slightly extra, actually relish it. “Wallow in your personal crapulence,” as one other basic villain would have it.
Ray: Which video video games have consumed probably the most hours of your life?
Meer: I performed Purple Lifeless Redemption 2 nearly nonstop for the primary few months of the pandemic. However I’d should say that I’ve logged probably the most complete gaming hours within the Fallout universe, notably Fallout 4. I’ve most likely spent days and even weeks of actual time constructing bizarre settlements within the Commonwealth.”
Ray: As a sport grasp, what classes do you deliver again to performing from working roleplaying video games?
Meer: There’s a lot similarity between tabletop RPGs and improvised theater—each are a type of collaborative storytelling. In truth, I all the time credit score Dungeons & Dragons with being my first performing and improv expertise. Plenty of the identical tips apply—acceptance of provides, reincorporation of concepts, and making the opposite man look good. Whether or not onstage or across the desk, if everyone seems to be supporting and actively making their fellow gamers look good, everybody advantages—as does the present/sport as a complete. Issues sort of got here full circle with my very first voice performing gig on the unique Baldur’s Gate II sport, and years later my return to the Forgotten Realms with Beamdog within the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Editions.”
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Ray: As an avid comics fan, what are a few of your favourite Saturday-morning cartoons? What makes the good ones stand out from the remainder?
Meer: In all probability my attachment to no matter license they had been primarily based on. Within the ’80s, cartoons had been all about promoting toys. The most effective DC Comics toy strains of all time remains to be the Tremendous Powers Assortment, primarily based on the revamped Tremendous Buddies present, “Tremendous Powers Staff: Galactic Guardians.” The previous “Dungeons & Dragons” Saturday-morning cartoon additionally stands out for me. Talking of toys, they lastly made motion figures of the primary characters of that present (Venger, Dungeon Grasp, and the children), and I instantly snapped them up. Nostalgia is a strong factor. I used to be additionally a daily viewer of “The Actual Ghostbusters,” “Spider-Man,” “Masters of the Universe,” and despite the fact that it was a a lot older present, reruns of “Rocket Robin Hood” will all the time have a spot in my Canadian coronary heart.”
Ray: What’s a job you’re dying to play?
Meer: I just lately crossed an merchandise off my nerd bucket record after I acquired to play a basic DC Comics villain, Starro the Conqueror, in Gotham Knights. Since I’ve all the time been a fan of each DC and Marvel, I determine I finally have to play a Marvel Universe villain too. I discussed Physician Doom earlier—he’s all the time been my favourite supervillain, so he ‘s on the high of the record. In a means, I did get to play him already, or at the very least a really thinly veiled homage to him, with my character Physician Von Chaos in Tiny Plastic Males.
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Ray: Which MythForce hero is your favourite? As Deadalus, how would you most prefer to defeat them?
Meer: I’ve been buddies with Nikki Rae Hallow (Hulowski) for years, so I feel I’d finest decide Victoria. Then once more, I are inclined to favor spellcasters in tabletop RPGs, so possibly Maggie? I feel I’d like Deadalus to have some type of Mortal Kombat-style “End Him!” fatality transfer, with loads of spine-ripping motion and gore. Are you able to guys match that in? Although now that I consider it, that is perhaps slightly too Nineteen Nineties for this 80s-influenced sport.
Collect your folks and hop into the ever-changing world of Eldryth! MythForce is now obtainable for buy on the Xbox Retailer for Xbox One and Xbox Collection X|S.
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MythForce
Aspyr
$29.99
Impressed by beloved Saturday morning cartoons, MythForce unites swords & sorcery with gripping 1st-person fight in a brand new roguelike journey.
Courageous the dungeon alone or be part of forces with buddies to tackle an ever-changing Citadel of Evil!
Saturday Morning Cartoons are Again!
Turn into a cartoon hero in a Saturday morning cartoon fantasy world. Scratch that nostalgic itch with healthful enjoyable that is straightforward to choose up and play (however robust to grasp).
In true roguelike style, every time you’re defeated, you’ll have to begin over initially — however each playthrough makes you slightly stronger.
Degree up as you discover the dungeon, uncovering magical artifacts and upgrades to make you say “I HAVE THE POWER!”
Gripping First-Individual Swords & Sorcery
Wield legendary weapons and highly effective magic to smite hordes of enemies in an immersive fantasy dungeon-crawl by way of a colourful cartoon fortress.
Discover an Ever-changing Citadel of Evil
Recent adventures await with every new try to storm the hold! Discover a replayable dungeon with treasure, traps, and terrors lurking round each nook.
Staff as much as Struggle Evil
Courageous the dungeon alone or be part of forces in co-op mode for as much as 4 gamers. Select your group properly — every hero brings distinctive abilities to the struggle!
Meet the Heroes of MythForce: Victoria the valiant Knight joins forces with Rico the charming Rogue, Maggie the clever Mage, and Hawkins the lethal Hunter. Collectively, they type the legendary group generally known as… MythForce!
These brave champions are all that stand between Eldryth and the tyranny of the vampire lord, Deadalus. Will our heroes prevail in opposition to the numerous malevolent minions, tips, and traps in his ever-changing dungeon?