As if I needed another reason to be excited forDragon Age: Origins, along comes news that Tim Curry, star of such films asThe Rocky Horror Picture Show,ITand of course,Fern Gully, will be lending his unmistakable voice to BioWare’s latest RPG. Effing sweet!
The game will also feature Kate Mulgrew, who sci-fi nerds will know as Captain Janeway fromStar Trek: Voyager. That doesn’t matter, however, because Tim Curry is in it and Tim Curry outranks all other celebrities.
“Tim Curry will play the villainous Arl Rendon Howe,” states BioWare. “Howe is the calculating villain, cultured and charming, with an insatiable lust for power, who never hesitates to harm anyone who gets in his way. Kate Mulgrew will lend her vocal flair to Flemeth, a powerful witch who maintains her immortality through the darkest of means, and who plays a pivotal role in the player’s survival. Both roles provide the actors with the opportunity to bring their considerable talents to bear in their portrayal of these characters.”
This is one of my more anticipated games of the year and I really can’t wait to get to grips with it in November. Next week, we have a full preview of the game coming, so make sure you’re reading Destructoid for that. If you love RPGs, you’d be an idiot not to keep an eye out on this one.
EDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), has secured a star-studded voiceover cast for its upcoming blockbuster game,Dragon Age™: Origins. FeaturingTim Curry, star ofThe Rocky Horror Picture ShowandBroadway’sSpamalot, as well asKate Mulgrew, well-known for her role as Capt. Kathryn Janeway in “Star Trek: Voyager”,Dragon Age: Originsalso includes notable cast membersTim Russ(“Star Trek: Voyager,” “Samantha Who?”),Claudia Black(“Stargate SG-1,”“Pitch Black”) andSteve Valentine(“Estate of Panic,” “Crossing Jordan”).Dragon Age: Originsmarks BioWare’s return to fantasy, created from the ground up to take players through a dark epic tale filled with violence, lust, and betrayal.
Tim Curry will play the villainous Arl Rendon Howe. Howe is the calculating villain, cultured and charming, with an insatiable lust for power, who never hesitates to harm anyone who gets in his way. Kate Mulgrew will lend her vocal flair to Flemeth, a powerful witch who maintains her immortality through the darkest of means, and who plays a pivotal role in the player’s survival. Both roles provide the actors with the opportunity to bring their considerable talents to bear in their portrayal of these characters.
“Dragon Age: Originshas the largest cast of characters of any game BioWare has ever made,” said Mark Darrah, Executive Producer, BioWare. “By working with an incredibly talented cast of actors we are able to bring reality and depth to the characters, their back stories, motivations, and dreams that our talented writers have created for them.”
InDragon Age: Origins, players take on the role of a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians who have served as protectors throughout the centuries. Only they have the power to unite the shattered lands, defeat the Archdemon and drive back the darkspawn that threaten to destroy the world. Players will interact with many interesting characters who may join them in their quest, and they will choose whether these characters become friends, foes, or even a romantic interest. Featuring a deep and compelling story where every choice can have a dramatic impact on the game,Dragon Age: Originsis scheduled to release on June 25, 2025 in North America, for the PC and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and later in November for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.
Dragon Age: Originsis rated M by the ESRB. For more information aboutDragon Age: Origins, visitwww.dragonage.com. Pre-order the game now atwww.eastore.ea.com.
