This year’s Game Awards did not disappoint with its lineup of new game reveals, including AdHoc Studio’s narrative adventure Dispatch. Made by ex-TellTale Games developers, Dispatch follows a former superhero, Robert Robertson, who’s forced to work in a dispatch center after his mech suit gets destroyed.
Apart from its gameplay, which combines simulation and choice-based dialogue, Dispatch has an all-star cast featuring Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul and renowned voice actress Laura Bailey as the leads. The cast also includes popular YouTubers showing off their voice-acting chops.
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YouTube Content Creators Join Dispatch’s Stellar Cast
Jacksepticeye
Known simply as Jack by his fans, he rose to fame for his “Let’s Play” videos, and has since become one of the most beloved creators because of his authenticity and comedic timing. Jacksepticeye’s charity work also made waves online, further establishing him as a positive figure. The Irish YouTuber is no stranger to voice acting work as he’s featured in games like Poppy Playtime and Bendy and the Dark Revival. Jack is also known for creating characters on his channel, culminating in his self-produced short psychological film titled The IRIS Project.
In Dispatch, Jack plays a burly hero named Punch Up, whose defining features are his big fists and mustache. Not much is known about the character yet, but his name might suggest that he’s a super-strength type.
Alanah Pearce
From being a Rooster Teeth talent to a voice and movie actress, Alanah Pearce has shown her versatility, especially in the gaming space. As a content creator, she does commentary and reaction videos about various media, and even talks about her projects, like her roles in Cyberpunk 2077 and V/H/S Beyond, and working as a writer at Sony Santa Monica (Alanah has since left the studio).
In a tweet, Alanah revealed that she’s playing Malevola, a red-skinned hero with devil horns. Malevola’s abilities are still unknown, but considering that she carries a harpoon-looking weapon on her back, she could be proficient in melee combat.
MoistCr1TiKaL
Also known as Charlie by his fans and peers, he is known for his commentary videos about various topics, from content creator drama to political issues. He’s also the founder and co-owner of Moist Esports, an esports organization that competes in Apex Legends tournaments.
Dispatch is Charlie’s first voice-acting role in a video game. His actual role is still under wraps, but some of his fans seem to have figured out that he plays the humanoid bat in a suit named Sonar.
Joel Haver
The Canadian YouTuber and filmmaker is known for creating video features and his meme-worthy animated RPG and Sci-Fi Series. Joel’s role in Dispatch is still unknown, but he’ll likely be part of the hero roster as well.
The Rest of Dispatch’s Cast
Joining Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, and the YouTubers are more talented individuals who made their marks through various projects.
- Jeffrey Wright: Renowned actor known for his roles in Marvel’s What If…? and HBO’s Westworld.
- Erin Yvette: A seasoned video game voice actress, who people have heard in Hades 2 as Dora and in The Wolf Among Us as Snow White.
- Matthew Mercer: Known for his roles as Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Leon Kennedy in the Resident Evil franchise, Mercer is a powerhouse in the video game and animation space.
- Travis Willingham: A well-known voice in various video games and TV shows, he can be heard in Marvel Rivals as Thor and Doctor Doom.
- Lance Cantstopolis: Also known as standup comedian Fahim Anwar, he regularly uploads snippets from his sets on various social media platforms. Dispatch is also his first video game project.
- THOT SQUAD: An independent rapper and musician known for her songs “Pound Cake,” “That’s My Hair,” and more.