Competitive Gamer / Video Game Voiceover Artist

In this episode of Time We Discuss, we meet competitive gamer (first half of the video) Gina Scarpa who is also a professional voiceover artist (second half of the video). Aside from voicing the trailer for Nintendo's Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, she has also done work for Instacart, AT&T, and Walgreens to name a few. She also did voicing for the new Xenoblade Chronicles X game.Want to become a video game voiceover star in 2025? From iconic characters to immersive storytelling, voice acting is an essential part of the gaming experience. In this video, we'll explore the world of video game voiceovers, sharing expert tips and industry insights to help you get started on your journey to becoming a voiceover star. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this video is packed with valuable information to help you succeed in this exciting field. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dive in and discover the secrets to becoming a video game voiceover star in 2025!After viewing this segment, you should have a general idea of a career as a video game voiceover artist or competitive gamer and see whether or not you have what it takes to be either of these.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:42 - What's it like being a competitive gamer?1:43 - Do you play in gaming rooms or online?2:27 - Transitioning to competitive gaming.4:48 - How ranking works in competitive gaming.5:46 - Ranking reset with different games.6:52 - Making and losing money at competitive gaming.8:20 - What it takes to be a professional gamer.9:36 - Smaller gaming competitions for prize money.10:46 - Getting matched up with other competitive gamers.12:28 - Negative social side of competitive gaming.14:23 - Type of work you are doing as a voiceover artist.15:27 - Getting started doing video game voiceovers.17:01 - What education do you need to be a video game voiceover artist?18:43 - The importance of having an agent as a voiceover artist.20:43 - Paying for an agent.22:58 - Do voiceover artists typically need to supplement their pay?24:40 - Unions and the voiceover industry.25:50 - The impact of AI on the voiceover industry.28:44 - Talent has the floor.29:31 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Gina ScarpaGina Scarpa's WebsitePositive Voices CTAlso Mentioned in This Episode:Starting an Esports PlatformVoiceover ArtistTechnology Author / Novelist, Charles Breakfield=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads