Inel Tomlinson on The First Descendant, Space Marine 2 & Shaping Game Worlds

What really happens when the person behind your favourite gaming hero finally steps into the booth knowing their voice could change a world, or let down a legion of players?In this episode of ReadyAimFire, actor and comedian Inel Tomlinson brings us into the volatile, high stakes craft of bringing video game characters to life. From embodying the fearless Quartus in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 to revealing what it’s really like to join an established franchise as the cool-headed Keelan in The First Descendant, Inel pulls back the curtain with warmth and surprising honesty.In this episode you’ll hear:The untold emotional reality of voice acting how actors navigate secrecy, fan expectations, and the fierce vulnerability of creating a character nobody’s met yet.The unsung art of voice direction in games, where scenes are recorded out of order and directors become your “gods” often saving actors’ voices in the process.Find out what it’s like to balance the unpredictable life of a jobbing actor, from surreal filming days with set dogs and Resident Evil mansions, to grappling with the looming threat of AI in creative industries.“It’s a really tough job… you’re having to use your imagination to put yourself there, and it’s up to the voice director to transport you.” — Inel TomlinsonStep into the fire with us this conversation might just change how you think about the stories, voices, and people who shape the games you love. Press play and join the journey.🧭 Timestamps:00:00 - Voiceover Studio for Game Development05:54 - Blueprints: A Unique Mystery Experience08:27 - Unveiling Game Characters Post-Audition10:04 - Voice Director Guides Actor's Performance13:21 -&nbsp; Joining an Established Franchise Challenges16:52 - Behind-the-Scenes in Gaming19:41 - Wii Motion Control Memories23:14 - Diverse Voices Enrich Gaming26:42 - Balancing Fun and Future Uncertainty30:23 - Real Life Resident Evil Filming35:06 - Challenges of Solo Game Development38:31 - AI Job Market Challenges39:35 - AI's Impact on Video Game Ethics44:22 - Monster Hunter's Growing Popularity48:44 - Celebrating Button Bashing in Gaming50:09 - Horrible Science New Series Launch👤 Guest Info:Inel Tomlinson&nbsp; is known for his voice work in Space Marine 2, The First Descendant, and other major video game titles. He has appeared on the BAFTA award-winning series Horrible Histories, and continues to work across television, radio and stage.&nbsp;🌐IMDb&nbsp; 📸 Instagram🔗 Resources &amp; Mentions:(chronological order of appearance)Fractured Space on SteamPinewood Studios Official SiteRed Dwarf Official SiteAldi UKWikipedia: NESWikipedia: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES video game)Blue Prince Steam PageThe First Descendant Official SiteKirsty Gilmore (Voice Director)Space Marine 2 OfficialWarhammer CommunityGet Fit with Mel BTwitchRing Fit AdventureJupiter PicrossTetris OfficialHorrible Histories BBCNeil Newbon OfficialThe Last of Us (Game)The Last of Us (TV)God of War OfficialMetal Gear Solid OfficialNintendo Official SiteSega Official SiteSAG-AFTRA Official SiteMonster Hunter Wilds OfficialMonster Hunter Rise OfficialMega Man OfficialStreet Fighter OfficialTekken OfficialHorrible Science Sky Kids💬 Quotes:"One of the good things about the industry as well, is in video games and animations, I guess you get to kind of voice characters that aren't like you a lot of the time, which is. Which is just as fun to do."- Inel Tomlinson"It's a really tough job. Like, understated and I think underappreciated. What, like the. What voice directors do in the video game genre, because it's very different to every other kind of piece of media out there."- Inel Tomlinson🎧 Check Out More ReadyAimFire Episodes:Episode 1: Devora Wilde on Lae’zel and Performance in Baldur’s Gate 3Episode 2: Michael Geary on Warhammer, Magic, and Mushroom WarriorsEpisode 3: Damien Goodwin on directing Returnal, Helldivers 2 and moreEpisode 4: Doug Cockle on D&amp;D love and voicing Geralt in the Witcher&nbsp;Episode 5: Tom McKay &amp; Luke Dale on Kingdom Come Deliverance 2Episode 6: Kirsty Gillmore on directing for games including Baldur’s Gate 3Episode 7: Hannah Price, Oli Chance, Morgan Rushton &amp; Martin Vaughan on Final Fantasy XVIEpisode 8: Anthony Howell &amp; Will Porter revisit Alien: IsolationEpisode 9: Charlotte Mcburney on a Plague Tale🔗 Listen &amp; Subscribe:🎧 Spotify: https://readyaimfire.tv/spotify🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://readyaimfire.tv/apple▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadyAimFireStudio🌍 Website &amp; Email Sign-Up: <a...