Video Game Actors To Perform Overdue Exorcism For Charity

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UK studio Salix Games and creative agency Liquid Crimson are teaming up to present Overdue Exorcism, a one-night Actual Play event starring a full stable of England’s greatest video game voice actors. The concept might sound familiar, but who says America has to hog all the attention with this sort of thing? The plot of Overdue Exorcism hasn’t been discussed — they tell us it’s basically “watching ghosts face off in the afterlife” — but the real fun is in the audience participation. The event will be streamed live on Twitch, with donations going to SpecialEffect, a charity organization that supports disabled gamers. Each donation can direct the flow of what happens through fundraising milestones…if a certain monetary goal is met, the cast might have to swap possessions or change accents, or even sing. Viewers will also be able to trigger pranks on the cast like mandatory dance-offs or something unpleasant called “chili-chocolate roulette.” Who’s playing? The cast includes Billie Fulford-Brown (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Somatic), Dave Jones (Baldur’s Gate III, Alma’s Not Normal), Kathryn Vinclair (Warhammer Soul Arena, Conan Exiles), Kit Harrison (Genshin Impact) and some unannounced special guests, with Natalie Winter (LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Astrologaster) running the show as Game Master. “We’re not […]
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Video Game Actors To Perform Overdue Exorcism For Charity

UK studio Salix Games and creative agency Liquid Crimson are teaming up to present Overdue Exorcism, a one-night Actual Play event starring a full stable

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[toddj82]

I think this is such a smart way to bring attention to SpecialEffect. Disabled gamers do not always get the support they need, and connecting charity to something entertaining like this makes people more willing to donate. The audience having the power to affect what happens during the game makes it feel more alive than a normal stream. I like how they included silly punishments like chili-chocolate roulette. That sounds horrible but funny to watch. What I also like is that the actors are all names people will recognize from different games, so fans from many communities might come together here. It makes the project feel inclusive and wide-reaching.

 

[Daniel517]

I will be honest, I do not care too much about tabletop streams normally. But the idea of professional actors putting their craft into it makes me interested. They know how to deliver emotion and timing, so it will not just be people rolling dice. It will feel more like performance theatre. Add in audience pranks, and it might actually be worth sitting down to watch.

 

[CaptainJanewayLover]

I see this as an experiment. If it works, maybe more European studios will create similar live events instead of always looking at the American market. The UK has strong talent, and I feel good that they are trying to show it. Hopefully this event proves that there is an appetite for British-led creative charity streams.

 

[0preretgf90]

Honestly, the gimmicks are the best part for me. Forcing them to swap accents or break into song when a milestone is reached makes it feel unpredictable. I can imagine the chaos when two serious characters suddenly change into comedy mode because someone donated enough. That keeps things from feeling repetitive.