How Iconic Voice Actor Mark Meer Brings Mythforce Villain Deadalus To Life

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 various 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 prospect 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 fascinating world of the visionary voice actor.

Aspyr Advertising Specialist Matthew Ray: Which nice villainous actors had been you most impressed by on 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 depart so that you can decide. 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 enjoying villains?

Meer: I’ve at all times been a fan of the dangerous guys: Physician Doom, Darth Vader, Skeletor. Their designs have at all times been extra interesting to Halloween-loving me. And while you’ve bought 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 a little bit extra, actually relish it. “Wallow in your personal crapulence,” as one other basic villain would have it.

Ray: Which video video games have consumed essentially the most hours of your life?

Meer: I performed Crimson Useless Redemption 2 nearly nonstop for the primary few months of the pandemic. However I’d should say that I’ve logged essentially the most complete gaming hours within the Fallout universe, significantly 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 carry again to appearing from working roleplaying video games?

Meer: There may be a lot similarity between tabletop RPGs and improvised theater—each are a type of collaborative storytelling. The truth is, I at all times credit score Dungeons & Dragons with being my first appearing and improv expertise. Quite a lot of the identical tips apply—acceptance of gives, 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 type of got here full circle with my very first voice appearing 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.”

Ray: As an avid comics fan, what are a few of your favourite Saturday-morning cartoons? What makes the nice ones stand out from the remaining?

Meer: Most likely my attachment to no matter license they had been based mostly on. Within the ’80s, cartoons had been all about promoting toys. Among the best DC Comics toy traces of all time continues to be the Tremendous Powers Assortment, based mostly on the revamped Tremendous Buddies present, “Tremendous Powers Group: Galactic Guardians.” The outdated “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 youngsters), and I instantly snapped them up. Nostalgia is a strong factor. I used to be additionally an everyday viewer of “The Actual Ghostbusters,” “Spider-Man,” “Masters of the Universe,” and though it was a a lot older present, reruns of “Rocket Robin Hood” will at all times have a spot in my Canadian coronary heart.”

Ray: What’s a job you’re dying to play?

Meer: I lately crossed an merchandise off my nerd bucket listing once I bought to play a basic DC Comics villain, Starro the Conqueror, in Gotham Knights. Since I’ve at all times 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 at all times been my favourite supervillain, so he ‘s on the prime of the listing. In a method, I did get to play him already, or a minimum of a really thinly veiled homage to him, with my character Physician Von Chaos in Tiny Plastic Males.

Ray: Which MythForce hero is your favourite? As Deadalus, how would you most wish to defeat them?

Meer: I’ve been associates with Nikki Rae Hallow (Hulowski) for years, so I believe I’d finest decide Victoria. Then once more, I are likely to favor spellcasters in tabletop RPGs, so possibly Maggie? I believe I’d like Deadalus to have some kind 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 likely to be a little bit too Nineteen Nineties for this 80s-influenced sport.

Collect your mates 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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Meet the Heroes of MythForce: Victoria the valiant Knight joins forces with Rico the charming Rogue, Maggie the smart Mage, and Hawkins the lethal Hunter. Collectively, they type the legendary group referred to as… MythForce!

These brave champions are all that stand between Eldryth and the tyranny of the vampire lord, Deadalus. Will our heroes prevail towards the numerous malevolent minions, methods, and traps in his ever-changing dungeon?