If there has been one thing everyone can agree on, it is that Mark Hamill is pretty much the best Joker of all time. The fact that he was in the first two Arkham games are a testament to this, alongside with the many years during the animated series and the Justice League Series. However, there comes a time to move on from a role and to pass it to someone else and for the 3rd Arkham game, we didn't know who was going to take over the character.
Cue Troy Baker. How good is this guy? Let's just say he was the leading voice to two of this year's "game of the year candidates" Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us and has done many other voice overs in both anime and video games.
But one question stands: Can Troy Baker be as good as Mark Hamill as the Joker? Let's just say that it would be a bit unfair to make that kind of comparison, but after watching this, I'm convinced that Troy will be a great replacement.
Batman: Arkham Origins comes out October 25th.
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sixshotsays...Wow... Nailed it. Like... a.... baws...
Magicpantssays...He does a great impression of Mark Hamill doing the Joker.
Hanover_Phistsays...Why isn't Mark doing it?
articiansays...He decided to retire from the role, sadly. Whatever his reasons are, he left on a high(est) note, and has been performing that role better than nearly everyone for... yeah, over 2 decades non-sequentially.
I hate the idea of celebrity, but between Skywalker, Christopher Blair, and his Joker, Hamill is a guy I would give a big hug to if I ever get the chance to meet. Just too many years of great roles, and an offscreen personality of humility and kindness.
Why isn't Mark doing it?
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