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Owlcat Games will recast the male protagonist’s voice (and the male version of J) in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn after beta players complained the voice was not expressive enough; the female lead’s voice remains, and some of J’s lines will be reworked as part of a broader dialogue overhaul. The game is planned for Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Owlcat Games announced it is recasting the male lead and his twin J’s voices in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn after beta players complained the performances were not expressive enough, alongside plans to polish facial animations and adjust dialogue. The update also includes a rework of the 'Ask' system and a more intuitive cover mechanic, with a Q2 2027 release target.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’s PS5 beta drew criticisms of the male lead’s voice and tone, prompting Owlcat Games to recast both the male protagonist and his twin J. The studio also plans improvements to facial animations and overall tonal consistency ahead of the game’s launch next year, following the feedback from players who praised combat but felt the writing and performances didn’t fit the hardened space mercenary vibe.
Tom Kane, a veteran voice actor known for voicing The Powerpuff Girls’ Professor Utonium and for Star Wars roles (including as the narrator for The Clone Wars and voices like Yoda and C-3PO in various games and series), died at 64 from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020, at a Kansas City hospital with his family by his side. Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network tributes celebrated his influential contributions to Star Wars and children’s animation.
Tom Kane, a prolific voice actor renowned for voicing Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and for work on The Powerpuff Girls and Archer, died May 18, 2026 in Kansas City after suffering a stroke more than five years earlier. He was 64 and had retired in 2021. His career spanned from early credits like The Legend of Prince Valiant, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and The Angry Beavers to more recent work in video games and Marvel properties, leaving behind wife Cindy and nine children.
Tom Kane, a veteran voice actor known for roles in Star Wars (notably Yoda and Admiral Ackbar) and The Powerpuff Girls (Professor Utonium), died at 64. His death was confirmed by his agency, Galactic Productions. Kane also lent his voice to numerous video games; he began voiceover work at 15 in Kansas City. In 2020 he suffered a stroke that left him largely unable to speak. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and nine children (three biological and six adopted), and he was celebrated as a legendary talent whose work shaped the childhoods of millions.
Tom Kane, the prolific voice actor behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Yoda and The Powerpuff Girls’ Professor Utonium, died at 64 from stroke complications in Kansas City, Missouri. A Kansas native who began voice work at 15, his career spanned roles in Archer, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Kim Possible and Marvel projects, among others; he retired in 2021 but appeared publicly in March. His death was announced by Galactic Productions and he is survived by his wife Cindy and their nine children.
Tom Kane, a prolific voice actor whose credits include Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Admiral Ackbar in The Last Jedi, along with roles in Powerpuff Girls and many film/TV/video game projects, has died at 64 after suffering a stroke in 2020 and retiring from acting; TMZ reports he passed away this week surrounded by family.
Rahul Kohli reveals that Arjun Devraj’s angry voice for Saros sprang from a real-life rush: recording in LA traffic before an early flight, which gave the character its ferocity. The moment is featured in the Finding Carcosa: Becoming Arjun behind-the-scenes doc, with director Paul J. Vogel noting how the creative process can be unpredictable. The piece underscores Saros’ critical acclaim but slower sales relative to Returnal.
Red Hook Studios says it would never train an AI to imitate Wayne June’s voice, despite fan speculation. Director Chris Bourassa notes June had staunchly opposed AI usage and, in a late email, hinted at a possible way forward, but the team declined the idea and donated to June’s family. June’s distinctive narration remains a hallmark of Darkest Dungeon 2 and is treated as a human performance rather than something a machine should replicate.
Joe Zieja confirms he is not voicing Fox in the upcoming Star Fox Switch 2, joining the long list of questions about the full voice cast as Nintendo keeps the lineup under wraps ahead of the June release; Fox’s voice has previously been handled by Mike West in earlier titles, and the credits will reveal the new lineup once embargoes lift.
Days after its launch, Neverness to Everness faces backlash as top streamers and an English voice actor distance themselves from Hotta Studio amid allegations that AI-generated assets were used, with sponsorships dropped and calls for transparency over AI in art, dialogue, and advertising.
Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz says studios should embrace generative AI to support workers, not replace them. Rebel Wolves used AI early to prototype NPC voices for The Blood of Dawnwalker to test story direction and multilingual needs, then replaced with human performances for the final game. Co-founder Tomasz Tinc emphasizes nothing AI-generated appears in the final product. AI could also aid QA by spotting bugs, while offloading mundane tasks to let humans focus on more creative work. The debate around AI in gaming remains contentious, with concerns about jobs and costs. The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Actor Alec Newman, who voices Crimson Desert’s Kliff, describes a chaotic five-year recording process with shifting plot directions and backstories, and says he fought to inject Kliff’s personal arc and emotional depth beyond a stoic exterior, reflecting the game’s turbulent development but its team’s push to make the protagonist feel real.
Glen Powell announced on Instagram that he will voice Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, joining a high-profile Nintendo crossover cast; Fox McCloud is the Star Fox space pilot from the games, and Powell’s involvement follows his breakout in Top Gun: Maverick.