20 - Adrian Vaughan of The Drifter, PlaySide Studios, and SO much more!

Adrian Vaughan might just be the most interesting video game guest I can think of, and I’m not just saying that. I invited Adrian on the show after being absolutely stunned by his work on The Drifter, in which he voices multiple characters – none more impactful than the main character, Mick Carter. Listening to Adrian voice Mick changed my perspective on the value, cathartic joy, and emotional resonance that voice acting can bring to a work of art – video game or not. Then, I did a little research. Low and behold, Adrian has voiced characters in a number of other stellar indie games, including Loco Motive, Harold Halibut, and Mouse: P.I. for Hire. But wait! There’s more. He’s also been working as an artist, 3D modeler, and art lead at game studios since 2007. For his day job, Adrian has helped create and ship titles like Civ VII, Shattered, Age of Empires III, Smash Golf, Need For Speed: No Limits, and many, many more. What an absolute gem of a person and practitioner. Adrian's website: https://www.adievaughan.com/ Adrian's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yeoldshrimpe... Adrian's YouTube:    / @adievaughan   The Inanimate Mr. Coatrack: https://powerhoof.itch.io/the-inanima... Intergalactic Wizard Force: https://powerhoof.itch.io/intergalact... The Maître D': https://powerhoof.itch.io/the-maitre-d The Drifter: https://store.steampowered.com/app/11... All of Powerhoof's itch games: https://powerhoof.itch.io/ Fincher: https://nofilmschool.com/david-finche... Deakins: https://infocusfilmschool.com/cinemat... RedLetterMedia:    / redlettermedia