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Getting to Know the Women Honored in this Blog

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Since you've stumbled upon this blog, you probably want a quick insight into the women you'll be reading about. I go into greater depth on the pages dedicated to them, but here is a quick snippet of what to expect. Each of these women are incredibly talented and deserve as much support as any male voice actor in the gaming industry. Now then, let us begin. First, you'll learn about Ashley Johnson . The adorable actress who plays an equally adorable (and quite a capable character on her own), Ellie from the Last of Us . Next, you'll learn about Patricia Summersett. Certified sweetheart who plays Hyrule's sweetheart, Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We're not even close to being done yet, though!! Melissa Hutchison may be a familiar name to those who were captivated by the heart-wrenching Telltale Games' The Walking Dead about six years ago. That's right, Hutchison is the voice of the little gir...
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The Problem with Voice Actors and Video Games

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I’m not saying this applies to every gamer, but let’s be real: when naming voice actors, the first people that come to mind are male. Nolan North? Of course, the man with the many voices, including the beloved Nathan Drake from the Uncharted series by Naughty Dog. Troy Baker? Why, Booker Dewitt from Bioshock Infinity or as most might love him as (including myself) the anti-hero and protagonist Joel from The Last of Us . I will never forget my favorite line delivered from Troy as Joel: “No matter what, you keep finding something to fight for.” But while there was Troy’s fascinating performance as Joel, there was also Ashley Johnson's unforgettable character, Ellie. In Johnson's case, many people collectedly adored Ellie and her role in the post-apocalyptic survival game. Johnson is still praised today for her performance. Fans are thrilled that the game's sequel will have her character front and center. However, just because Johnson is fortunate enough to have a supporti...
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Happy International Women's Day!

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Today is March 8th, the day we celebrate women everywhere. I'd love to give a shout-out to the incredible women I look up to. Let's start with my mom  because this is surely to be the longest one: this amazing woman has been tirelessly working her entire life. She never got to finish her education, only reaching up to 5th grade, because she had to start supporting her family. She came to the U.S. at the age of eighteen in 1976 and lived in Arizona for a short time before moving to San Jose, California with her family. She worked in a factory where they constructed computer parts, but she always talks fondly about the clubs and dances she would go to with her sisters on the weekends. She met my dad at work and slowly began a relationship with him. They moved out together in 1988. She had my sister on July 28, 1990. She married my dad on May 20, 1993. My sister got to be their flower girl (how cute!). I came along three years after that on March 7, 1996. Yes, my birthday was ye...
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