neil newbon reflects on astarions journey a year

Here we are, back again to talk about our favourite virtual soap opera, Baldur's Gate 3. Over the past year, this game has seen more traffic than the M25 on a bank holiday. Astarion voice actor, Neil Newbon, has been doing the audio equivalent of a marathon, playing a key role in entertaining the hordes.

While occasion offering as much drama as an Eastenders Christmas special, make no mistake: behind the scenes, there is some seriously complex techno-wizardry at work. It's akin to chucking a roast chicken into a blender and getting out a perfectly iced Victoria sponge. It's mind-bogglingly complicated.

Facing glitches more cryptic than your nan's crossword puzzles, Newbon and the crew are working harder than a wonky wi-fi router at a teenager's online gaming party. They've been plugging away at it like true Brits – with a stiff upper lip, a pot of tea brewing, and a chorus of 'Keep Calm and Carry On' in the heart.

In short, Baldur's Gate 3 has been played by millions but creating the bloody thing, that's another story. It's a testimony to our unyielding spirit and a wink to our love for innovation, even when it flings us curveballs faster than Shane Warne on a good day. And let's be honest, it rather keeps us on our toes, doesn't it? So here's to pushing boundaries, difficulties be damned! And remember, when in doubt, just switch it off and on again. Read more here.