Sonic and Zelda Voice Actors Reflect on Decades of Gaming History at IGN Live 2026
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Sonic and Zelda voice actors Roger Craig Smith and Summersett celebrated franchise milestones at IGN Live 2026.
Legendary voice talent took center stage at IGN Live 2026 as Roger Craig Smith and Patricia Summersett appeared to discuss the monumental milestones of two gaming giants. Smith, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, and Summersett, renowned for bringing Princess Zelda to life in recent entries like Breath of the Wild, sat down with Jeffrey Vega to mark the 35th anniversary of the blue blur and the incredible 40th anniversary of the Zelda franchise.
During the panel, the veteran actors shared behind-the-scenes stories from their time working on these historic series, offering fans a rare look at the human element behind characters that define global pop culture. Beyond discussing their iconic roles and what it means to anchor major franchises across multiple generations of hardware, the duo even took time to draw in Hylian for the live audience.
For a community that has grown up alongside these characters across consoles, handhelds, and modern digital ecosystems, hearing from the voices behind the pixels is always a powerful experience. It highlights how deeply these fictional worlds are woven into our social fabric and daily entertainment lives. You can read the original coverage over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: Nintendo, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Legend of Zelda, IGN Live, Gaming History
Original article: IGN South Africa