Voice Actor Interview Chris Tester The Codec |Dark Souls|WARHAMMER|VOICE OVER|
1In this episode, I sit down with Chris Tester, a seasoned and award‑winning voice actor, to dig into his journey, craft, and the stories behind some of his standout roles. 🎙️
Chris has lent his voice to a wide range of video games, including:
Dark Souls II (as Manscorpion Tark / Imprisoned Milfanito)
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The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep
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Forgotton Anne (as Bulb)
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
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AI War 2 (Vice‑Admiral, Sniper Division)
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The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow (multiple voices)
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Live A Live (Jaggedy Jack)
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Total War: Warhammer III (various voices)
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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Human Male Bot)
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War Hospital (Major Henry Wells)
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Plus more titles on his record (38 voice credits across 17 games)
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In our conversation, Chris opens up about:
How he breaks into characters and adapts to different games
His background in theater and training
How he built his voice acting brand (with clients like Google, BMW, Microsoft, Warner Bros)
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The challenges and joys of remote recording, voice direction, and evolving technology in the VO industry
Whether you’re an aspiring voice actor, a gaming fan curious about what happens behind the scenes, or just love hearing fascinating creative stories, this chat with Chris is packed with insights and inspiration.