So they've decided not to use Stephen Russell to voice Garrett. They say they don't like the way it syncs up with the stunt guy doing the motion capture. When did video games become so much about realism and not about fun? Why so much emphasis on graphics? Seems a case of because we can, we should.
They say the voice doesn't match up with the motion. This is a first-person game, with the main character wearing a mask. When exactly do you really see yourself talking? And why are you talking when you're doing stunts anyway? They say it ruins immersion. What ruins immersion more than changing a character's voice? Russell defined Garret. He also defined many other characters in the same game world. He's hugely talented and able to pull this off I've no doubt.
It's a mistake to let him go. Made by those who are out of touch with what makes a game fun. Too concerned with being the next, new, cool thing, imitating today's game when they were created imitating Thief. I can hardly wait for this phase of gaming to be over. It's been a long time since Looking Glass died.
