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last are the daylight when television games were just a niche in the entertainment industry . In fact , it has even outgained more than the medicine and the film industriousness blend these past few years . That only means telecasting game have blown up in popularity as is evident in the number of self-aggrandizing ternary - A Hollywood stars sustain roles in them .
Moreover , some Hollywood fame ( like a certain someone whose surname rhymes with " leaves " ) recognize the play industry as a reputable medium , too . That or the games ' publisher merely has a buttload of marketing moolah to burn . Either way , everybody wins ; we get memorable characters with great playing and the plot gets more exposure . So , without further ado , here are 10 of those celebrities who poured their talent ( and look ) to television game .
KEANU REEVES IN CYBERPUNK 2077
Yes , we ’re aware that the biz ’s not out yet . However , we do n’t have the guts ( or the lack of emotions ) to shut Keanu Reeves in our list . Keanu ’s surprise appearance as Johnny Silverhand in the upcomingCyberpunk 2077is nothing short of breathtaking . We ’re already aware that the plot would be phenomenal . It ’s just that Keanu actually being in it seal the deal .
It gets better even better , our Lord and savior Keanu himself , declared that video recording games do n’t need legitimizing particularly with celebrities … not that we mind his function in the forthcoming game . disregarding , his type inCyberpunk 2077is one for the books and will sure enough go down as some of the most memorable present moment in the chronicle of gaming .
JIMMY KIMMEL IN CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 2
Talkshow host have this riding habit of being everywhere in the amusement industry ( just look at Jimmy Fallon ) . Jimmy Kimmel is no exclusion . He appears as himself ( presumably ) inCall of Duty : Black Ops 2 . A digital version of himself can be watch question the character Chloe Lynch on what appear to be a future rendering ofJimmy Kimmel Live ! .
funnily enough , the expose date on the digital version of the show is 2025 . Even more bizarre is the fact that Kimmel seemed much younger there than he is today . Hence , we can assume he is about to discover the secret of immortality on or before 2025 ifBlack Ops 2 ’s predictions are anything to go by .
JEFF GOLDBLUM IN CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 3
Well , what do you know ? lifespan does find a agency . At least it did find out a way for Jeff Goldblum to seem in aCall of Dutygame . The famed meme - able histrion had a digital appearance inCall of Duty : Black Ops III.Well , actually , he appear in the carbon monoxide gas - op survival of the fittest zombie modality of the game . Goldblum plays as a stage magician named Nero Blackstone alongside hotshot like Ron Perlman , Neal McDonough , and Heather Graham .
He ’s not your distinctive magician , though . Blackstone ’s quite mediocre and was even vote as the " Worst Magician of the Year . " Even so , Goldblum lends much personal magnetism and curio to the persona . He not only voiced Blackstone but also did the motion capture work for him . This was in addition to lend his appearance .
MIKE TYSON IN MIKE TYSON’S PUNCH-OUT!!
Here we go again , another Hollywood celebrity who plays as himself in a video game . Iron MikeTython , thorry , Tyson , has a notable appearance in the gameMike Tyson’sPunch - Out ! ! . Yes , the secret plan has his name . Still , he only appears as the final boss — and it ’s probably for the honorable . Mike Tyson in the biz has endeavor to be as formidable as his actual - life counterpart .
Being the final party boss in his own plot , vote out him is notoriously difficult . The game boss Mike Tyson looks like a giant during the scrap ( or it could be that your case is a dwarf ) . Even if he only appear as a simple 16 - turn pixelated entity , the plot will make you know what it feel like to be in the ring with Tyson .
SAMUEL JACKSON IN GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS
Samuel Jackson is one of those Hollywood celebrities whose spokesperson is irreplaceable . If Morgan Freeman was the unreplaceable phonation of God , then Samuel Jackson is the irreplaceable voice of the devil . That ’s precisely what he is inGrand Theft Auto : San Andreas . Jackson sound police ship’s officer Frank Tenpenny — a corrupt copper who work with the criminal underground .
Frank Tenpenny basically owns half of Los Santos . He serves as one of the main antagonist in the secret plan and always depart out of his way to make CJ ’s ( your quality ) life a last perdition . Thankfully , you get to kill him .
LIAM NEESON IN FALLOUT 3
When you ’ve been a Jedi , a Greek God , Batman ’s wise man , a hitman , and a businessman who saved countless Jews , anything is possible . That ’s why no one batted an eye when it was Liam Neeson himself who played as your male parent inFallout 3 . In fact , his voice as James inFallout 3is the very first thing you hear , as in , in the reference universe screen — seemingly as a testament to Neeson ’s omnipotence .
The whole game ’s plot also involves his reference . Since he is your founding father , you have to chase him around the irradiated mutant and bandit - rag waste . Oh , and you also call for to save the world in the process , or rather , let Liam Neeson do the preservation for you . Because that ’s what happens in the secret plan ; you just watch as the role voiced by Liam Neeson gives clear and gratuitous piddle for everyone like a digital Jesus .
KIEFER SUTHERLAND IN METAL GEAR SOLID V
interchange David Hayter with Kiefer Sutherland as Big Boss is one of the most dramatic change ever for theMetal Gear Solidfranchise . However , it was for the best ( at least harmonise to Hideo Kojima , the franchise creator ) . Sutherland provided a more morose and discredited mind to the once heroic Naked Snake / Big Boss .
deed over , Sutherland does n’t in reality depict Snake , but his performance three-fold or clone , Venom Snake . It ’s convoluted but that ’s Kojima for you . In any case , Sutherland ’s carrying into action as Venom Snake is haunting . It ’s hard to reckon David Hayter being capable to give the graphic symbol the same or even similar demeanor .
GINA CARANO IN RED ALERT 3
TheRed Alertgames are no stranger to sexy fan Robert William Service andRed Alert 3spares no disbursement in this . Each faction has their own one or two provocatively - coif women to distract player from the camp humor and atmosphere of the game . Among those women , however , is a former UFC fighter in the woman ’s division who is now a Hollywood celebrity , namely Gina Carano .
Carano plays the Soviet black ops commando named Natasha Volkova . Natasha is also a skilled sniper , hence Carano ’s holding a jacked up Dragunov sniper rifle along with the ridiculous outfit that is totally not practicable in any form of warfare .
MARTIN SHEEN IN MASS EFFECT 2 & 3
Mass Effect 2was one of the best roleplaying game ( RPG ) ever and the Illusive Man lends much to that . His deep motivating as the head of the oracular space sect Cerberus makes him a suitable opponent to the square Commander Shepard . Of naturally , the Illusive Man would only be half as riveting if not for the actor who encounter him , Martin Sheen .
As someone who has appeared in timeless transcendent films such asApocalypse Now , Martin Sheen being in a video plot is quite an honor . Moreover , his portrayal of the Illusive Man made huge impressions even with just a few line of negotiation . gratefully , he reprised his role inMass Effect 3 .
MARK HAMILL In BATMAN: ARKHAM SERIES
The staring Joker does n’t be unless it is Mark Hamill who portrays the lunatic . Hamill not only gave Joker the ideal representative and laugh but also some of his mannerisms and reactions to Batman . Out of all the Jokers , Hamill ’s has the most iconic laugh . The caveat is that Hamill ’s Joker is hard to translate or impersonate in real - lifetime . The closest we had with the same energy was Jack Nicholson ’s , but that ’s a subject for another time .
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Luckily , three out of fourBatman : Arkhamgames had their 3D and highly - detail Joker(s ) voiced and acted by Hamill . They were the closest affair we could have to a live - action Joker with Hamill ’s voice .
