Marcus Fenix's VA

[Shifty]

I noticed that in some of the earlier demos and videos Marcus Fenix was voiced by Steve Blum of Cowboy Bebop (Spike Spiegel) and Final Fantasy: Advent Children (Vincent Valentine). However, in the latest demo (E3 '06) there seems to be a new VA. His voice seems alot deeper and more grizzled. My question is,"Who is this new VA, and will he be the final voice actor for the character?"
Dont get me wrong, I dont look at this as a bad thing, I just would like some more info as to why Epic chose to go with this new VA.

[MooseKnuckles]

I' pretty sure that John Dimaggio (Bender on Futurama) is credited with Marcus' VA. I can't remember if I'vs seen anything official, but i read it a while ago.

[Flak]

It is indeed John DiMaggio.

http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showpost.php?p=1530&postcount=4

[Tyrant's Heart]

I wanna hear Fenix say "Bite my shiny metal-plated ass, you Locusts!" or "Would you kindly shut your Locust-hole?" or "I'm Marcus, baby, please insert beer!"

[Flaming Hornets]

you want alot of things dont you.
Is John DiMaggio's voice lie that of Bender's or is that just an act?
What else has he been in?

[Flak]

Oh you'd be surprised :)

He was general Grievous in Star Wars Clone Wars, He's in Kim Possible, (Dr. Drakken and Motor Ed), he does a voice in the Teen Titans and he's acted in non animated movies and TV shows as well. He's done quite a view Video game voices; such as Rhino in Vampire: The Masquerade And Wakka in Final Fantasy X.

Check him out at IMDB.com (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0224007/) for a list of accomplishments. Wow.

[Flaming Hornets]

Wow he has done alot of thinks, but its amazing that they only one of thoses programs/games i have heard about is Final Fantasy.

[Rexx Doom]

It's cool that Bender is a badass now!!;)

[Shifty]

OK I was just curious as to who this new guy was. Any ideas why they got rid of Blum? His voice really seemd to fit the character.

[The Evil Hat]

It is indeed John DiMaggio.

http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showpost.php?p=1530&postcount=4
yeah! bender is funny :)

[Zoso Fan]

Oh you'd be surprised :)

He was general Grievous in Star Wars Clone Wars, He's in Kim Possible, (Dr. Drakken and Motor Ed), he does a voice in the Teen Titans and he's acted in non animated movies and TV shows as well. He's done quite a view Video game voices; such as Rhino in Vampire: The Masquerade And Wakka in Final Fantasy X.

Check him out at IMDB.com (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0224007/) for a list of accomplishments. Wow.

That guy has some good credentials! His voice ranges alot from job to job which i highly respect.

[Whistlerman]

It is indeed John DiMaggio.

http://gearsforums.epicgames.com/showpost.php?p=1530&postcount=4
thanks for clearing that up Flak

[eliek02]

Good choice, as cool as Blum's voice is, it didn't really seem to match or capture Fenix' persona like Di Maggio's does.

[CliffyB]

What about Gus Cole? ;)

[Uday23]

Hola cliffy, nice to see u active on the forums, got anything planned for this summer, maybe some media or info to keep us gearheads from passing out!

[cUnNiNg_StUnTs]

What about Gus Cole? ;)

If you kill the joe make some moe!!! ;)

/Office Linebacker

[tealbluewhite]

HHHHHOOOOOOOOOOLY SHHITTT!!!! you are not going to believe this but marcus fenix's voice actor is BENDER!!! yes i know im tripping out too but it really is bender from futurama. his name is john DiMaggio. I feel you dog im stunned and utterly shocked too. but dont worry he sounds great!! and you know what? he is also coming back for gears of war 2 to reprise his role as Marcus!!!! YES!!!!

[WaldoRtk7]

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