Friday, August 3, 2012, will go down in gaming history. It is the day Bethesda revealed the A List voice actors For Dishonored . Included among the Hollywood stars, who will give voice to supernatural assassin Corvo Atano’s grim world, are Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (Thelma Louise, Dead Man Walking), Golden Globe winner Brad Dourif (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest), Emmy Award nominees Carrie Fisher (Star Wars trilogy) and John Slattery (Mad Men), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill), and Lena Headey (300, Game of Thrones).
The steampunk inspired world of Dishonored is being created by Deus Ex’s Harvey Smith and Half-Life 2’s Viktor Antonov. They are pulling out all the stops, with one of the most awe inspiring groups of vocal talent ever assembled. Raphaël Colantonio, president of developer Arkane Studios, made that clear, when he said, “Having such talented actors voice Dishonored’s compelling cast of characters adds a rich, powerful element to the game. We want to draw people into this virtual world and make it feel real. This celebrated cast adds wonderful depth and credibility to the overall Dishonored gameplay experience.”
Dishonored promises to brings to life all the best elements of first-person stealth, action adventure games. The dark minds at Arkane Studios described Dishonored as only they can :
“Dishonored is set in Dunwall, an industrial whaling city where steampunk- inspired technology and otherworldly forces coexist in the shadows. You are Corvo, the once-trusted bodyguard of the beloved Empress who has been murdered. Framed for the crime, you become an infamous assassin, known by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card.”
“In a time of uncertainty, when the city is besieged by plague and ruled by a corrupt government armed with frightening technologies, dark forces bestow supernatural abilities upon you – but at what cost? The truth behind your betrayal is as murky as the waters surrounding the city, and the life you once had is gone forever.”
“Creatively eliminate your enemies with Dishonored’ s flexible combat system as you combine supernatural abilities with weapons and gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your targets under the cover of darkness or boldly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.”
We can’t wait to get our hands on this game. All the pieces are falling perfectly into place and the stunning list of actors and actresses, who will provide the voices for Dishonored, is icing on a world class cake. So let’s slip into the dark recesses of Dunwall, as we assume the identity of Corvo Atano and begin the battle against corruption, disease and betrayal.
Dishonored will be released in the US on October 9, 2012, in Australia on October 11, 2012 and throughout Europe on October 12, 2012. The game will be available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
