Hello, and welcome to another episode of Talk This! It’s Dangerous to Podcast Alone. This week, we’re talking about celebrities in video games. Spare Daredevil the horrors of an RPG menu.
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The Topic
When and why do celebrities show up in video games? Why might a video game want to feature a Hollywood actor or other celebrity? What’s the difference between appearing as themselves and appearing as a character? Why did Keanu Reeves agree to do Cyberpunk anyway?
The Actual Discussion
We talk about all the places where celebrities have shown up in games, either as likenesses or just as voice actors. We also go into the reasons why Hollywood actors might like appearing in games and why we might see more of them. However, there’s definitely still a distinction between gamer and non-gamer celebrities – however much that matters.
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Enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think in the comments or on social media. Make sure to check out last week’s episode and look forward to next week’s where we’re talking about Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.