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IGN: Videogame Voice Acting: So Bad, It's Good

There are many examples of stellar voice work turning certain titles into must-play experiences. Cherished characters such as Nathan Drake and Solid Snake oozed emotion and vulnerability, not just through great character design, but dedicated performances by their voice actors. Unfortunately, for every Uncharted and Metal Gear Solid, there must be a Resident Evil or House of the Dead 2 – both of which sit at the other end of the quality spectrum.

Sometimes though, atrocious voice acting can actually enhance the game as a whole, giving it a priceless quality. Let's take a look back at some of the worst voice acting in videogame history with dialogue so bad, you can't help but love it.

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Pozzle4813d ago (Edited 4813d ago )

Everyone laughs at Barry's voice acting (and lines) in Resident Evil, but it's dorky!Chris and camp!gay!Wesker that makes me lol. I remember playing RE when it was first released and thinking they were the coolest things since sliced bread. (ngl Wesker was my first video game crush :O)

Wesker: "Would you like to see it? Come with me. I'm sorry for my lack of manners, but I'm not used to escorting men" *hip sway* :D

Dante1124813d ago

"Wesker: "Would you like to see it? Come with me. I'm sorry for my lack of manners, but I'm not used to escorting men" *hip sway* :D"

LOL. Bubbles.....;D

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The 7 Best Vampire Games: Embrace the Night

Vampire games are making a comeback of late, and gamers hoping this is a new trend should look back at the 7 best vampire games ever made.

SimpleSlave37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

What is a list? A miserable little pile of scribbles.

A Best Vampire Game list and no Bloodborne. A bold choice, indeed.

The_Hooligan36d ago

IMO, I wouldn't consider bloodborne a vampire game. Long story short, It's more about the side effects of the blood experiment and the influence of the red moon, than actually being a vampire.

SimpleSlave36d ago (Edited 36d ago )

Yes, Bloodborne is about Vampires. It's not just the undertones, or the imagery or the obvious parallels, it's pretty much everything and then some. Here's the thing, Bram Stoker's Dracula is also not a Vampire novel. Why? Because technically Vampires from folklore were something else.

But based on our updated view of what Vampires are, informed in one way or another by Bram Stoker's Dracula, Nosferatu The Vamprye, and many other stories, and combined with From Software's own interpretation, we can say with confidence that Bloodborne IS a Vampire story. Sure, there are other elements, but the central narrative is pretty much Vampires. Which would make it THE Vampire game. I mean, Cainhurst Castle. Anyways, that's how I see it.

But to each their and we'll agree to disagree.

MEGANE36d ago

Thats the best Vampire game ever, but enough talk, have at you!.

SimpleSlave36d ago (Edited 36d ago )

Absolutely... Now, die monster! You don't belong in this thread!
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anast36d ago

I've lost all hype for Bloodlines 2. It's going to be an action game.

Barlos36d ago

No Blood Omen? Even today it's one of my favourite vampire games. We could really do with a release on modern platforms.

Relientk7736d ago

I really enjoyed Vampyr. The combat is a little clunky and could use some work. However, the story, characters, dialog. setting, and pretty much everything else in the game is great.

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A Critic's Guide to Game Design By Inspiration

Inspiration is a big part of the game industry, but if a game is inspired by another does it cheapen the experience? CGM's Jordan Biordi tries to examine the concept.

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