In an update to their insider report about good old Michael Ironside being axed by Ubisoft as the voice actor of Sam Fisher for the upcoming Splinter Cell: Conviction, Sarcastic Gamer is reporting on the supposed reason for Ubisoft's axing ways.According to Sarcastic Gamer's internal Conviction source, Ironside was let go because "he was getting to way too egotistical about the project and [was] extremely difficult to work with." The insider also mentioned that the other reason for the bad blood was because Ironside "was also asking for a sh*t load of money." Again, we aren't certain if these reasons are why Ironside was let go or even if Ironside has indeed been axed from Conviction seeing that Ubi hasn't said a word regarding the rumor. Lesson learned though, don't have a huge ego, don't demand lots of money and be a "yes man" and you'll get far in the voice acting business.
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6-17-2008 @ 1:08PM
Ben said...
I am hoping that this is not true
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6-17-2008 @ 1:18PM
ConfederateRokr said...
well who the hell is going to play sam then? when i read the SC books THATS the voice i think of
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6-17-2008 @ 1:32PM
Psycho300x said...
Let him go...
Yes it will suck to play as a sam fisher without THE kick ass voice, but if hes demanding too much money that if Ubi paid him it would likely cut on production quality of the actual game, which I care more about than the voice of the main character...
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6-17-2008 @ 1:53PM
offday said...
Agreed. If he's going to be a douche, let him go. I can still enjoy the game without his voice. If you've followed through all the Splinter Cells, then considering Sam's situation, he probably doesn't have much to say, or feel like talking. Use that.
6-17-2008 @ 2:09PM
Xav de Matos said...
If actors think they should get a large cut for the success of games when teams spend 3-6 years developing some titles they have another thing coming.
I'd rather hear the Mail Guy at Ubisoft do a voice than any douche who wants a bigger cut for yelling into a mic.
6-17-2008 @ 2:20PM
Trekster_Gamer said...
Agreed. It is not like the voice can't easily be replaced.
If it is true then it sounds like a typical actor
6-17-2008 @ 6:35PM
Sentox6 said...
I agree up to a point. Certainly, for a game like Splinter Cell, voice acting is hardly the most vital component.
For a game like Mass Effect, where it's pretty much all about talking, it's a little different, though. If ME2 came along and my female Shephard was no longer voiced by Jennifer Hale, I'd be a sad person.
6-17-2008 @ 1:44PM
baby sea tuna said...
Eh, I got used to the new Lambert, I'm sure I can get used to another Fisher.
Sucks, cause I always thought that Ironside would be a cool guy in real life...
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6-17-2008 @ 2:47PM
Dick said...
What made you think that? The way he slinks around in the dark, killing people and basically doing whatever he wants, all for a corrupt government?
LOL
6-17-2008 @ 3:54PM
AoE said...
wait, what new Lambert? Don Jordan wasn't around for 1 game only where Dennis Haysbert filled in for him.. but he played Lambert in 1,2, and 4. Really, we're back to original Lambert after a special guest-star.
6-17-2008 @ 1:45PM
Gemini Ace said...
Well, at least he was asking for some cash unlike that GTAIV douchebag on youtube.
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6-17-2008 @ 2:27PM
Deezul said...
That video is fake, or that's is own fault for taking the job. Do you really think the voice actors had no idea that GTA IV would be a success? Please.
And for anyone who says the voice doesn't matter? Think in your head that the Sesame Street muppets are the voices. Master Chief doesn't say much, but if ELMO was the voice, you wouldn't care?
6-17-2008 @ 2:05PM
dsr7997 said...
You know, if I was having to stand around for three years for the game to be completed I would probably be a little irritable and want more money as well.
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6-17-2008 @ 3:55PM
AoE said...
I'm sure he got paid within the month of the recording work; video game voice actors don't get royalties (no one working in games really gets them period).
6-17-2008 @ 2:08PM
Maverick Saturn said...
Ego = Cut
If he thinks they rely on him now, he can take a hike
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6-17-2008 @ 2:37PM
Intangible 360 said...
IF this is completely accurate and not spin from Ubisoft then I support the decision.
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6-17-2008 @ 3:16PM
andyg8180 said...
wow... Sarcastic Gamer called it right...
http://sarcasticgamer.com/wp/index.php/2008/06/scuttlebutt-ironside-replaced-as-sam-fisher-in-splinter-cell.html
Good job fellas!!
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6-17-2008 @ 3:45PM
dangcucu said...
rumor or not... i'm used to his voice in that game. just like the Tom Clancy's name brand on their products. Ubisoft did the name brand thing on purpose from the getgo for exposure & now they are BIG & egocentric. i'm sure if he was an @ss, he wasn't the only @ss. Especially, a corporation (group of ppl) versus one guy. I'm sure the hostility went both way.
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6-17-2008 @ 5:58PM
Knight Marquise said...
Seriously, who ever heard of a Holleywood actor letting his ego get in the way.
/sarcasm
6-17-2008 @ 6:20PM
754Boy said...
Man give Mike that money. As far as I'm concerned, HE IS SAM FISHER.
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