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Billy West alongside Rayman artwork promoting Rayman Legends Retold with updated visuals from Ubisoft's 2026 revival announcement

Billy West Returns as Rayman as Ubisoft Revives a Platforming Classic

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: June 3, 2026.

Ubisoft has officially brought Rayman back into the spotlight. During PlayStation’s State of Play presentation in June 2026, the publisher […]

Filed Under: Video Games

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Rick and Morty’s New Voice Actors Reveal What It Was Really Like Replacing Justin Roiland

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: June 2, 2026.

Few animated series have faced a voice acting challenge quite like Rick and Morty. For more than a decade, Justin […]

Filed Under: Animation, Television

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Multiplayer Shooters Are Becoming Long-Form Storytelling Platforms

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: May 26, 2026.

For years, multiplayer shooters were designed around repetition. Players returned for rankings, mechanical mastery, seasonal rewards, and competitive progression while […]

Filed Under: Video Games

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Neverness to Everness Faced Immediate AI Backlash as Voice Actors and Streamers Pulled Away

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: May 25, 2026.

Neverness to Everness entered 2026 as one of the most visually ambitious upcoming gacha games in development. The urban fantasy […]

Filed Under: AI, Video Games

Jack Black Reflects on Turning Down a Voice Role in The Incredibles

By Virginia Welch. Published on: January 19, 2026

The Incredibles has long been regarded as one of Pixar’s defining films, praised for its storytelling, design, and memorable, whimsical characters. Over the years, its legacy has only grown, becoming a reference point for what modern animated films could achieve. Recently, Jack Black added a personal footnote to that history by acknowledging a voice acting opportunity […]

Kevin Afghani Steps Into Mario’s Voice With Respect for a Gaming Icon

By Kate Marcin. Published on: January 17, 2026

Few characters in video game history are as instantly recognizable as Mario, and much of that recognition comes from his voice. For decades, Charles Martinet defined how Mario sounded, shaping the character’s rhythm, energy, and personality across countless games. When Nintendo confirmed that Kevin Afghani would take over the role, the change marked one of […]

Narrators Are Becoming the Reason People Choose Audiobooks

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: January 16, 2026

Audiobook listening has changed in a subtle but meaningful way. While authors and book titles still matter, an increasing number of listeners now begin their search somewhere else entirely: with the narrator. For many people, the voice delivering the story has become the deciding factor in whether an audiobook is downloaded, finished, or recommended. This […]

Streaming Platforms Test Automated Dubbing at Scale

By Austen Moret. Published on: January 13, 2026

Automated dubbing has moved well beyond internal demos and pilot programs. Major streaming platforms are now testing AI-driven localization on finished content, placing the technology directly in front of global audiences. That shift has turned what was once a technical discussion into a public-facing controversy, with Netflix and Amazon at the center of the debate. […]

Inside Political Advertising: How Campaigns Choose Their Voiceover Talent

By Danielle Famble. Published on: January 11, 2026

Political voiceover work is one of the most specialized and strategically designed areas of the industry. Campaigns rely on narrators to frame arguments, guide emotional response, and communicate values in a polished and efficient way. Because political ads move quickly, often shifting tone and content within days, casting choices are intentional and shaped by established […]

Why Voice Actors Are Pushing Back Against Automated Dubbing

By Leah Arscottt. Published on: January 9, 2026

The global dubbing industry is facing a moment of real tension as automated voice systems move from experimental tools to real-world production tests. For years, synthetic speech technology has existed mostly in the background, used for internal demos or limited applications. That balance is shifting quickly. Major studios and streaming platforms are now testing automated […]

The Growing Preference for North American Accents in Voiceover Casting

By Leah Arscottt. Published on: January 7, 2026

Accent choice has become one of the most influential factors in modern voiceover casting. While performance quality and technical standards remain essential, casting decisions increasingly hinge on how a voice is perceived by audiences across borders. In that landscape, the North American accent has emerged as a preferred option for English-language content intended for wide […]

The Problem With Perfect AI Voices in Games and Media

By Danielle Famble. Published on: January 4, 2026

AI-generated voices are improving at a remarkable pace. They are clearer, smoother, and more consistent than ever before. Yet as these tools become more polished, a growing number of voice professionals are raising a different concern. The issue is no longer whether AI voices sound good enough. It is whether they sound like anything at […]

The Jet2 Voiceover Moment During London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks

By Austen Moret. Published on: January 2, 2026

London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are usually defined by music, visuals, and a carefully timed broadcast designed to feel celebratory and unifying. This year, however, part of the public conversation shifted away from the pyrotechnics themselves and toward an unexpected audio moment. Viewers quickly noticed that a familiar Jet2 holiday sound clip appeared during the […]

Voicing History: The Voice Actor’s Role in Museum Audio Description

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: December 30, 2025

Museum audio description is often described as a collaborative effort, and that is accurate. Writers, accessibility consultants, engineers, curators, and historians all contribute to the final experience. Yet for the visitor using audio description, there is one constant presence throughout the space: the voice. The voice actor becomes the guide, the point of orientation, and […]

Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Voices Shaping Its Story Two Months On

By Austen Moret. Published on: December 27, 2025

Metaphor: ReFantazio was released in October 2024, marking a major new role-playing release from Studio Zero, the team known for its work on the Persona series. From the outset, the game positioned itself as something distinct. Rather than leaning only on familiar fantasy elements, it built a world centered on power, language, and social tension, […]

Why Game Audiences Value Voice Acting More Than Studios Expect

By Virginia Welch. Published on: December 24, 2025

In recent years, voice performances in video games have moved from background detail to central storytelling element. Players now expect fully realized characters with emotional depth, clear motivation, and believable dialogue delivery. Yet despite that shift in audience expectation, many performers and observers continue to point out a disconnect between how much players value voice […]