Independent developer High Voltage Software today revealed the list of Hollywood stars that are performing voice-overs for its upcoming futuristic first-person shooter for Wii, The Conduit.
Mark A. Sheppard whose TV credits include Battlestar Galactica and 24 will assume the role of Mr. Ford, the game's main character. William Morgan Sheppard, who voiced for high-profile titles such as Metal Gear Solid 2 and Monkey Island, will bring life to the character of John Adams. Last but not least is Kevin Sorbo, who tackles the voice of a terrorist agent known as Prometheus.
The Conduit is currently slated to hit Wii in the first quarter of 2009, complete with Wii MotionPlus and WiiSpeak voice chat support.[blockquote2]THE CONDUIT GOES HOLLYWOOD
High Voltage Software announces the voice-actors appearing in The Conduit
Hoffman Estates, IL – October 14, 2008 - High Voltage Software, Inc., one of the world's largest independent developers, today officially revealed the Hollywood voice-over cast of their exciting first-person action shooter, The Conduit.
Mark A. Sheppard stars as the voice of the main character, Mr. Ford. A British-born actor and musician, Sheppard’s TV credits include Battlestar Galactica, 24, Medium, Firefly, Burn Notice, CSI and The Bionic Woman. His film credits include Unstoppable, Evil Eyes, and In the Name of the Father.
“I think the story in this [The Conduit] is fantastic,” said Sheppard. “I think there’s a lot there for the player to enjoy.”
William Morgan Sheppard puts his incredible voice to the character of John Adams. William Morgan Sheppard spent 12 years as an Associate Artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His TV credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Babylon 5, and Kingdom Hospital. His film credits include Star Trek VI, The Prestige and Transformers. His video game credits include Medal of Honor, Metal Gear Solid 2, Escape from Monkey Island and Star Wars: Force Commander.
“It [The Conduit] has a resonance to it as a story;” said Morgan Sheppard. “It’s really quite exciting… and very well written.”
Last and definitely not least is Kevin Sorbo, who stars as the voice of the terrorist Prometheus. Sorbo is an American actor best known for the roles of Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda. His film credits include Kull the Conqueror, Avenging Angel, Prairie Fever, Meet the Spartans and An American Carol.
“It [The Conduit] looks like a riot,” said Sorbo, “I’m looking forward to it.”
The Conduit is tentatively scheduled for release in Q1 2009 exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. [/blockquote2]