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People are discussing Darkest Dungeon developers’ refusal to use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June, emphasizing they will not replace his human performance. The focus is on keeping the original narrator’s voice and delivery intact.

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Key Takeaway Darkest Dungeon’s developers say they will never use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June.
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Darkest Dungeon’s developers say they will never use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June.

People are discussing Darkest Dungeon developers’ refusal to use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June, emphasizing they will not replace his human performance. The focus is on keeping the original narrator’s voice and delivery intact.

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  • ● Narrator Wayne June — "His voice and delivery was human": Darkest Dungeon developers will "never, ever" use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June Rock Paper Shotgun

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Rock Paper Shotgun · 5d ago
"His voice and delivery was human": Darkest Dungeon developers will "never, ever" use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June

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Topic Darkest Dungeon developers and genAI narrator replacement
Name Narrator Wayne June
Stated stance Developers will “never, ever” use genAI to replace him

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  • "His voice and delivery was human": Darkest Dungeon developers will "never, ever" use genAI to replace narrator Wayne June Rock Paper Shotgun
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thegamer.com

Darkest Dungeon Will Never Use Gen AI To Replicate The Voice Of The Game's Late Narrator

The late Wayne June gave his permission before his death, but he opposed the technology in life.

5d ago Jack Coleman
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