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 Effect trilogy. Meer has additionally lent his voice to quite a lot 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.

In 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 position of Deadalus, and we’re additionally capable of shed some gentle on the fascinating world of the visionary voice actor.

Aspyr Marketing Specialist Matthew Ray: Which nice villainous actors have been you most impressed by to your efficiency as Deadalus?

Mark Meer: Definitely 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 Picture Show” 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 all the time been a fan of the unhealthy guys: Doctor 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 position than the hero. You get to chew the surroundings somewhat extra, actually relish it. “Wallow in your own 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 virtually nonstop for the primary few months of the pandemic. But I’d must 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 recreation grasp, what classes do you convey again to appearing from working roleplaying video games?

Meer: There is far 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 appearing and improv expertise. A whole lot of the identical pointers apply—acceptance of provides, reincorporation of concepts, and making the opposite man look good. Whether 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/recreation as an entire. Things type of got here full circle with my very first voice appearing gig on the unique Baldur’s Gate II recreation, 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 remainder?

Meer: Probably my attachment to no matter license they have been primarily based on. In the ’80s, cartoons have been all about promoting toys. One of one of the best DC Comics toy strains of all time remains to be the Super Powers Collection, primarily based on the revamped Super Friends present, “Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians.” The previous “Dungeons & Dragons” Saturday-morning cartoon additionally stands out for me. Speaking of toys, they lastly made motion figures of the principle characters of that present (Venger, Dungeon Master, and the children), and I instantly snapped them up. Nostalgia is a robust factor. I used to be additionally a daily viewer of “The Real Ghostbusters,” “Spider-Man,” “Masters of the Universe,” and although 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 task you’re dying to play?

Meer: I lately crossed an merchandise off my nerd bucket record once 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 Doctor Doom earlier—he’s all the time been my favourite supervillain, so he ‘s on the prime of the record. In a approach, I did get to play him already, or a minimum of a really thinly veiled homage to him, with my character Doctor Von Chaos in Tiny Plastic Men.

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

Meer: I’ve been mates with Nikki Rae Hallow (Hulowski) for years, so I feel I’d finest decide Victoria. Then once more, I are likely to favor spellcasters in tabletop RPGs, so possibly Maggie? I feel I’d like Deadalus to have some form of Mortal Kombat-style “Finish Him!” fatality transfer, with loads of spine-ripping motion and gore. Can you guys match that in? Though now that I consider it, that may be somewhat too Nineteen Nineties for this 80s-influenced recreation.

Gather your folks and hop into the ever-changing world of Eldryth! MythForce is now out there for buy on the Xbox Store for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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Inspired by beloved Saturday morning cartoons, MythForce unites swords & sorcery with gripping 1st-person fight in a brand new roguelike journey.

Brave the dungeon alone or be part of forces with mates to tackle an ever-changing Castle of Evil!

Saturday Morning Cartoons are Back!
Become a cartoon hero in a Saturday morning cartoon fantasy world. Scratch that nostalgic itch with healthful enjoyable that is simple to select up and play (however robust to grasp).

In true roguelike style, every time you’re defeated, you’ll have to begin over in the beginning — however each playthrough makes you somewhat stronger.

Level up as you discover the dungeon, uncovering magical artifacts and upgrades to make you say “I HAVE THE POWER!”

Gripping First-Person Swords & Sorcery
Wield legendary weapons and highly effective magic to smite hordes of enemies in an immersive fantasy dungeon-crawl via a colourful cartoon fort.

Explore an Ever-changing Castle of Evil
Fresh adventures await with every new try and storm the preserve! Explore a replayable dungeon with treasure, traps, and terrors lurking round each nook.

Team as much as Fight Evil
Brave the dungeon alone or be part of forces in co-op mode for as much as 4 gamers. Choose your crew properly — every hero brings distinctive abilities to the battle!

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. Together, they type the legendary crew often 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 various malevolent minions, methods, and traps in his ever-changing dungeon?