Daredevil Actor Needs a Daredevil Console to Play the Game He's In – Fair Dinkum!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Charlie Cox, voice actor for *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, hasn't played the game (or any game since *Super Mario 64*) but is keen to give it a go, which is either hilarious or endearing depending on how seriously you take your gaming confessions.
Right, so Charlie Cox, the bloke who voices Gustave in the critically acclaimed RPG *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* (courtesy of the clever folks at Sandfall), has confessed to something that's either hilariously relatable or mildly scandalous depending on your gaming habits: he hasn't actually played the game. I know, I know, bloody hell! It's like finding out your chef only eats microwave meals.
According to Game Rant, Cox admitted during a Q&A at GalaxyCon that he needs to "get a console first" because his last gaming experience was *Super Mario 64*. Super Mario 64! That’s, like, gaming archaeology at this point. He gushed about the game's visuals when he saw them during voice recording, noting how far gaming graphics have come, being the gaming Luddite he jokingly declared himself to be.
Now, before we start sharpening our pitchforks (digital ones, of course, we're civilized here), let's consider the upside. Cox, despite his lack of hands-on time, seems genuinely chuffed about *Clair Obscur*'s success. He praised Sandfall, a relatively small studio, and expressed his excitement about the game being a Game of the Year contender. Which, fair play, it absolutely is.
It kind of warms the cockles of your heart, doesn’t it? He might not be racking up XP or mastering combat strategies, but he clearly appreciates the artistry and effort that went into creating *Expedition 33*. (Plus, imagine the comedic gold if he live-streams his first playthrough. 'Oh, so *that's* what I was supposed to be doing!' he'd probably exclaim).
Sandfall's director, bless their cotton socks, previously advised developers to "make games they would truly want to play instead of focusing on what people would like." Seems like that approach might just have worked. It's even piqued the interest of a self-confessed gaming newbie, *albeit* one intimately involved with the project.
So, what does this all mean? It means even non-gamers can appreciate a good game, and that maybe, just maybe, Charlie Cox is about to embark on a whole new adventure. He will get a console, won't he? We should start a crowdfunding campaign. For his education, obviously. Because the man deserves to experience the joy of expertly crafted RPG turn-based combat. Now that's something to write home about. Maybe he will even check out some Web3 gaming titles while he's at it!
Tags: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Charlie Cox, RPG, Gaming News, Indie Games
Original article: Game Rant