Actor Samantha Béart discusses challenges entering the games industry, romance in Baldur's Gate 3, and the need for diversity. They explore the industry's journey, unconventional character dynamics, and the importance of representation.
Entering the games industry can be challenging, highlighting the importance of perseverance and determination.
Romance in gaming narratives can add depth amidst chaos and destruction, enhancing player engagement.
Human-made games remain essential, cautioning against excessive reliance on AI-generated content in game development.
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are crucial in addressing industry disparities, advocating for broader representation and opportunities.
Deep dives
Exola: Empowering Game Developers Worldwide
Exola, a global video game commerce company, assists game developers and publishers in funding, marketing, launching, and monetizing games across multiple platforms. With thousands of success stories, Exola serves as a guide for revenue generation and building relationships within the gaming industry.
Insights from Samantha Beyart, Voice of Carlack in Baldurs Gate 3
Samantha Beyart shares her transformative journey in the gaming industry, discussing challenges, transformative experiences, and areas needing improvement. With a deep dive into the success of Baldurs Gate 3, they reflect on unexpected game popularity and player engagement exceeding expectations.
The Impact of AI on the Gaming Industry
Samantha Beyart predicts potential challenges with AI integration in gaming, highlighting concerns about player preferences and the risk of overreliance on AI-generated content. Emphasizing the importance of human-made games, Samantha underscores the enduring appeal of narrative-driven, human-designed gaming experiences.
Diversity and Inclusion in the Gaming Industry
Through their experiences and observations, Samantha Beyart sheds light on the obstacles faced by underrepresented groups in the gaming industry, particularly focusing on class and race disparities. Despite ongoing challenges, there is a sense of community and support among industry professionals, advocating for broader representation and opportunities.
Exploring Complex Villainy in Characterization
The conversation delves into the concept of creating a complex villain character that the audience would struggle with loving, exploring the idea of a manipulative and persuasive antagonist who justifies their actions, reminiscent of characters like Walter White from Breaking Bad and Minthara. The discussion highlights the depth and intricacies such a character could bring to a narrative, inviting exploration of morality and intriguing character dynamics.
Challenges and Uncertainties in the Entertainment Industry
The podcast touches on the challenges and uncertainties faced by actors in the entertainment industry, discussing issues like non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) limiting actors from knowing the projects they're working on, lack of protections and union support, and the struggles with not being able to discuss roles or receive proper credits due to industry practices and legal constraints.
Importance of Collaboration and Advocacy in the Industry
The conversation emphasizes the significance of collaboration, support, and advocacy within the industry, showcasing instances where actors have leveraged connections to help each other secure roles and opportunities. It highlights the need for solidarity, recognition of writers, and mutual support among industry professionals to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment, combating issues like unfair treatment and lack of transparency.
Writer and Narrative Designer Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Actor Samantha Béart. Together they discuss the difficulty they faced attempting to enter the games industry; working together with the cast and crew at Larian; the intricacies of romance amidst an impending apocalypse; and the steps the industry still needs to take towards the path of diversity and inclusion.
