Who provides the audio and mocap for dogs in video games? Dog actors, of course! From recording barks and woofs to performing the motion capture of our favourite video game sidekicks, it turns out dogs can be voice actors, too!
Most of these good boys and girls play canine characters, but some even voice creatures that aren’t dogs – voice acting IS acting, after all. From the heroic Dogmeat in Fallout 4 to the fearless Riley in Call of Duty: Ghosts, these doggos aren’t just man’s best friend; they’re gaming legends in their own right.
So, let’s sniff out the talent behind our favourite dogs in video games.