{"id":33451,"date":"2025-08-14T05:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T09:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/?p=33451"},"modified":"2025-08-28T09:10:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:10:47","slug":"getting-started-in-gamingremotely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/14\/getting-started-in-gamingremotely\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started in Gaming\u2026Remotely!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a largely remote actor working weekly in the interactive space, \u201cHow do I get started in video gaming?\u201d is a question I get more times than I can count. The pandemic opened up many opportunities for remote talent to work in gaming. From my home studio in Chicago, I\u2019ve worked on such titles as DC Dark Legion<\/em> (Warner Brothers), Zenless Zone Zero <\/em>(HoYoverse), Fantasian: Neo Dimension<\/em> (Square Enix), Starfield, <\/em>and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Bard\u2019s College Expansion<\/em> (both through the Bethesda Creator Program). Though the return to \u201cnormal\u201d has come with a return to the studio in some cases, there\u2019s still a pathway to success for those of us outside of a major market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As with any genre, understanding the specific needs of the gaming side of voice-over (and the skills you\u2019ll need to cultivate to meet those needs) is the first step to breaking in. Many of us who are interested in working in games started as gamers ourselves. If you don\u2019t play video games, consider doing so in order to understand today\u2019s landscape. Video games look and sound a lot different today than they did 10 or 20 years ago. If you\u2019re not into gaming (or find the cost of games and their consoles prohibitive), you can watch playthroughs of today\u2019s top games on YouTube for free – this is important market research, don\u2019t skip out on it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Glenn\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Then, sign up for a class tailored to video game voice acting. Some great places to study include VoiceTrax West<\/a>, Actors Connection<\/a>, The Halp Academy<\/a>, the National Association of Voice Actors<\/a>, Red Scythe Studio<\/a>, Scary Good Studio<\/a>, SkillsHub<\/a>, and, of course, Such A Voice! All of these places (at the time of this writing) offer online classes and lectures, so they can be attended from anywhere. Many popular voice directors and casting directors also offer classes independently on their social media or websites, so it\u2019s worth getting to know folks and getting onto their mailing lists, so you don\u2019t miss out on opportunities to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Your Space Up to Par<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to audition and work remotely, having a sound-treated space is non-negotiable. Prioritize soundproofing your space over expensive equipment, and work towards upgrading to higher-end microphones and preamps when you can responsibly do so. Smaller indie studios will often accept mid-tier equipment, so they\u2019re a good place to start. Down the road, studios casting for bigger AAA projects will expect industry-standard equipment and great sound treatment in order to even be considered as an out-of-studio talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a Demo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you know you\u2019re ready to record your interactive demo? This decision is very subjective and of course you can always update your demo as your skills progress, but I think there are some general ways to know if you\u2019re ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. You\u2019re getting consistently strong feedback from instructors in class<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. In 1:1s with your coaches or mentors, they tell you you\u2019re ready for a demo, and\/or<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You\u2019re already booking video games on your own<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If at least two out of these three conditions are met, it might be time to start researching reputable demo producers. Look at the rosters of the top gaming agents in Los Angeles and listen to their talents\u2019 demos. You may be able to locate the producers of these demos by going to top talents\u2019 social media and looking for a post where they\u2019ve shared the reel. You can ask for recommendations from your mentors currently working in the field, and of course, Such A Voice offers a demo program geared toward video games and animation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Building Your Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once your demo is finished, it\u2019s time to shop it around! Because gaming is a highly sought-after sector to work in, I recommend building your resume on your own before<\/em> seeking representation. Some places to do that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n