Protect him at all costs. Ben not only is so talented and brought Clive to life in a way that I think very few could, he's also a bonafide Final Fantasy and RPG fan that understands their emotional impact and why people love these games. What a find.
Actually one of the best actors in the industry already. The man killed it as Clive so much so as to be one of my favorite protagonists ever. Thank you Ben!
The more this guy opens his mouth, the more I like him. Final Fantasy VIII is the reason why I fell in love with video games. And I'm so happy that someone like him is giving love on FFVIII when everyone else would ignore it. Cheers to you, Sir. Let him voice Laguna!!! Let's go FFVIII remake!!!
Because of Clive It's hard not to think of him playing Squall though. But Laguna would be an opportunity for him to show a different facet, being a much more lighthearted character.
I love the fact that Ben Starr is a FF fan. My first Squaresoft game was also FFVIII. I also put in more than 100 hours when playing FFXII. You can tell he is genuinely a fan.
It's nice when the voice talent is also an avid consumer. In contrast, I've seen interviews with marvel stars that have no idea what they're representing or how to explain what's happening around their characters. While it isn't necessary for actors, gosh does it make it better when the actor cares about the product!
Ben, it is an honor to have you as part of the Final Fantasy family. You nailed Clive and you nailed our hearts as well. How you're describing Final Fantasy 8 is exactly how i feel for Final Fantasy 9. It was the game that changed my life.
The cast of FF16 all deserve awards, every single person and also the devs all deserve awards too. Great game and can't wait for any and all future DLC. I just hope it has more Jote in it And yes Octopath Traveler 2 is literally a perfect game. No flaws whatsoever
Ben, you absolutely killed it with Clive and your energy is great. And that your a true FF player from since back in the days, makes it even better. Would love to see you in a sequel/DLC
Every time i see more of this man in interviews, he just seems like a class act nerd and that's very reassuring for this industry. I'd love to see a project with him and Henry Cavil at some point.
Ben, I've been playing FF games since FF1 for the NES when I was 7 years old. Your performance was incredible and you are one of my favourite protagonists. Period. It's so wonderful to hear how FF has influenced you as much as it has influenced me. Good luck at the Game Awards! You deserve the win!
I agree wholeheartedly with his opinion on FFVIII. My first Final Fantasy, a game I've beaten a dozen of times and that I know I'll be playing a few times more
FF8 was also my first FF game. That openning scene sold the game to me, but I was not ready for the experience. Final Fantasy became my favorite franchise after it, and it has a special place in my heart until now.
Thank you Ben for actually saying Tee-dus LOL. Also, I liked that he was knowledgeable and talked about specific mechanics of the game (for example, the reverse spell in XII), instead of just mentioned it in passing "yeah, I played it/enjoyed the game", etc. Also, FFVIII for the win! My first game and I was 10, holding an English dictionary to follow the game story and all. It was literally life changing, because it made me learned English and I developed an interest in foreign languages... Fast forward to about 10+ years later and I went study abroad and moved across the globe.. xD
Ben, you were robbed at the Game Awards. While Astarion's va was pretty great, he only had 1 scene at the end where his true acting prowess came out. Clive's performance was absolutely immaculate throughout the WHOLE game. Your voice performance at the beginning of the game after the Phoenix fight had me feel your pain. You are such an amazing VA, and I cannot wait to follow you in your career.
Thank you Ben, I felt the same way! FF8 was my first game as well. I was Grade 4 or 5? Seeing the cinematics, the graphics, the settings, the music... everything blew me away. Of course, I was a kid back then I didn't know mechanics. I just knew it plays like Pokémon. I just auto junctioned cause for me it was complicated back then and then getting lost that I needed a walkthrough from game FAQs because I mashed X and didn't read the directions on where to go. I'm looking at you forest near Timber and finding the Garden at the C shaped continent. Even though a lot has changed and some I didn't like gameplay/design wise, FF is still one of my favorite and look forward to titles. Thank you!
Still busy with FF16, think I'm almost done with the story, loved your performance as Clive. Everyone did their character justice. I started FF games bit late, but trying to get to all of them. One of my Favorite SE games is NIER Automata, did all major endings and I was gutted. Overall I love JRPGS and FF and other SE JRPG's are amazing!
00:00 - Intro. 00:10 - What was the first Square Enix game you played? 01:05 - How does it feel to be playing Ifrit now? 01:37 - If you could play any Final Fantasy VIII character, who would it be? 02:07 - Which Square Enix game could you not live without? 02:25 - What's your favorite Square Enix soundtrack? 02:51 - What's your fondest memory of a Square Enix game? 03:48 - What's your favorite moment of any Square Enix game? 04:34 - How does it feel to be a Final Fantasy hero? 05:04 - Ending.
It’s so cool to hear that he genuinely loves these games. And I have never really heard people talk much about FFVIII, so I assumed it wasn’t good, but I’ve been playing it and it’s amazing. Glad to hear him have such high praise for it.
I doubt Ben is going to read this comment but I just want to let him know that he gave my favorite performance in a videogame this year. It is so great to see a fellow Final Fantasy fan pour so much passion into this project. I hope to see more of him in this industry, whether it is the FF franchise or any tiger game. You will just keep on growing and become as relevant as many other iconic VA in video games.
Last night, I just finished FFVIII again, first time replaying it in 20 years, and that game would be incredible if they remade it with voice acting. I’d be down for Ben to play Laguna.
I doubt they can pull that trick off for FF8 because it does not have the inherent ambiguity of events that FF7 has nor the cultural power for people to appreciate the strange direction a sequel in another version of original FF7 could be. In fact, it may work against it because FF8 has time travel so that would complicate stuff even further.
Omg VIII is my absolute favourite too followed by XII. Yes Ben you totally should voice Laguna and while you are at it, pls badger Square to remake VIII asap!!
This man poured his soul into this character you can hear it in Clive's dialogue especially the sad/angry parts. Get working on the FF8 remake Square Enix so he can bring Squall to life as well.
We love you Ben!!! I hope to hear and see more of you. Can‘t wait to hear you in FFXIV!!! FF8 was my first and thus favourite FF for a long long time. This gave me Nostalgia goosebumps. First game I played until the sun came up again.
Ben’s so great. He really brought Clive to life and made him one of my fav FF protags, but you can tell how much joy he got from being a part of this franchise he genuinely loves. His comment on FFX’s story is exactly why I adore FFX. It was the first game that ever brought tears to my eyes and made me view games with so much more depth.
You sir, are OUR victorious leader and splendid actor bringing new and familiar characters in Final Fantasy (and beyond) to life ❤ I also remember fondly playing thru Final Fantasy X those moments stuck a chord in me with emotion for Yuna and Tidus 😢
To witness someone with so much poise and gratitude at the center of his INCREDIBLE performance is truly a treat! Every success to him and the entire cast-- they knocked it out of the park with this entry in the FF Series! 🥳
The world of Final Fantasy VIII was a refreshing change in atmosphere after playing VII, Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's so serene, familiar, with some very late 90s looks and early 00s y2k futuristic elements here and there and the music is some of the best in the series. VIII and VI deserve a remake the most imo.
I had a similar experience with my first Final Fantasy (X) haha. It was my first big video game that I got into, my dad got me and my brother a PS2 and we got to pick a game, that was mine. But we didn't really know about memory cards, and our dad didn't go get us one for maybe a week. So in that week I just replayed the Besaid Island sequence maybe 20 times over a week lol. Good times. Ben did such an amazing job as Clive (as well as the whole voice cast) easily one of my top 3 games of this year, thank you so much for helping to contribute to that.
I love to see all of his appreciation for Octopath Traveler II. Would easily have been game of the year in most other years, but not even in the top three in the insanity that is 2023. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is another one.
It's kind of crazy how moments can change your life forever. My first FF was IX when I was 13 all because I saw X's art box at a blockbuster and was like "yes this" (though I ended up getting IX instead for Christmas that year). Really got me into the thick of gaming and have been here ever since. Nice to hear similar stories and it's crazy how he got to come full circle!
Final Fantasy 8 was my first Final Fantasy when it first came out I was about 8 at the time. But then Final Fantasy 10 came out and yea those 2 have been tied as my #1 Final Fantasy Games since then.
The moment he started talking about how the ff protagonists impacted his character Clive and the “our terms” theme play back in the background hits different as he talks about the ff series and only us fans knows what he means, it gave me the feeling of the bearers in ff16 and how they look at Clive as he lead them to freedom
Ben, you did an absolutely remarkable job as Clive, and if the opportunity arises, you could definitely do Laguna! FFXVI was the first mainline FF with a new story and world to release since I've been an adult and getting to just not worry about anything at all for almost a week while playing through it was a fantastic experience!
Ben star love your performance as Clive couldn’t have been a greatest actor than you. Plus such a joy to see your fan of final fantasy as well FF8 was my very first game into the series when I was a kid back then loved everything about it. Characters, Story, music 🥰🥰🥰
FFVIII and X are still my fave, and now probably FFXVI 😍the fact that they asked him who he would voice...👀(not getting my hopes up LOL) Hes by far the best voice actor FF has ever had.
Protect him at all costs. Ben not only is so talented and brought Clive to life in a way that I think very few could, he's also a bonafide Final Fantasy and RPG fan that understands their emotional impact and why people love these games. What a find.
Legit...he is. Had the pleasure of meeting em at Kupocon...dude is super cool and hilarious 😂
Actually one of the best actors in the industry already. The man killed it as Clive so much so as to be one of my favorite protagonists ever. Thank you Ben!
Kinda looks like Clive with a shave too...
@@CircuitReborn Yeah I can see it 😄
he said one of the best, not “the” best.
Actually not, actually
Yall need to raise your standards
The more this guy opens his mouth, the more I like him. Final Fantasy VIII is the reason why I fell in love with video games. And I'm so happy that someone like him is giving love on FFVIII when everyone else would ignore it. Cheers to you, Sir.
Let him voice Laguna!!! Let's go FFVIII remake!!!
They could create an Final Fantasy spin-off to play the laguna story before events in FFVIII
Because of Clive It's hard not to think of him playing Squall though. But Laguna would be an opportunity for him to show a different facet, being a much more lighthearted character.
Voted for him as Best Performer for The Game Awards, come on Ben!
Same here. And for FF16 in every other category it was in.
Yessss Ben starr deserves the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
He was robbed😭
He got robbed😢
I voted for Niel but Ben was my second choice XD
Best va this year for me
I love the fact that Ben Starr is a FF fan. My first Squaresoft game was also FFVIII. I also put in more than 100 hours when playing FFXII. You can tell he is genuinely a fan.
This dude is living his dream life and I'm vicariously living through it.
It's nice when the voice talent is also an avid consumer. In contrast, I've seen interviews with marvel stars that have no idea what they're representing or how to explain what's happening around their characters. While it isn't necessary for actors, gosh does it make it better when the actor cares about the product!
Ben, it is an honor to have you as part of the Final Fantasy family. You nailed Clive and you nailed our hearts as well. How you're describing Final Fantasy 8 is exactly how i feel for Final Fantasy 9. It was the game that changed my life.
The cast of FF16 all deserve awards, every single person and also the devs all deserve awards too. Great game and can't wait for any and all future DLC. I just hope it has more Jote in it
And yes Octopath Traveler 2 is literally a perfect game. No flaws whatsoever
Ben Starr is a true gamer
His knowledge and passion is second to none
Yeah right?? So cool that’s how you know you’re gonna get a good voice performance from someone who understands the impact of this franchise
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Ben, you absolutely killed it with Clive and your energy is great. And that your a true FF player from since back in the days, makes it even better. Would love to see you in a sequel/DLC
Every time i see more of this man in interviews, he just seems like a class act nerd and that's very reassuring for this industry. I'd love to see a project with him and Henry Cavil at some point.
Ben, I've been playing FF games since FF1 for the NES when I was 7 years old. Your performance was incredible and you are one of my favourite protagonists. Period. It's so wonderful to hear how FF has influenced you as much as it has influenced me. Good luck at the Game Awards! You deserve the win!
I agree wholeheartedly with his opinion on FFVIII. My first Final Fantasy, a game I've beaten a dozen of times and that I know I'll be playing a few times more
Ben you did a truly amazing job. Every line was said perfectly.
FF8 was also my first FF game. That openning scene sold the game to me, but I was not ready for the experience. Final Fantasy became my favorite franchise after it, and it has a special place in my heart until now.
Find yourself a partner that talks about you like Ben talks about Clive.
We really need a Final Fantasy VIII Remake! I imagine Ben Diskin voicing Squall and Max Mittleman voicing Zell.
Put Ben as Laguna and you'll have three of the best boys all together! 😄
It would be my dream coming true. Hope to live the experience!
Or Zach aguilar
@@kevingame3198 he could be another voice actor for Zell
Final Fantasy 8 and 10 are more than just a game. They're something special and timeless! I hope they remake both chapters.
I think 10 is fine as it is honestly. Definitely agree on 8 though.
Thank you Ben for actually saying Tee-dus LOL. Also, I liked that he was knowledgeable and talked about specific mechanics of the game (for example, the reverse spell in XII), instead of just mentioned it in passing "yeah, I played it/enjoyed the game", etc.
Also, FFVIII for the win! My first game and I was 10, holding an English dictionary to follow the game story and all. It was literally life changing, because it made me learned English and I developed an interest in foreign languages... Fast forward to about 10+ years later and I went study abroad and moved across the globe.. xD
He was incredible as Clive so much raw emotions in a lot of great scenes I want him or yuri to win
Truly the Starr of the game haha. Nobody could have voiced Clive better
Ben, you were robbed at the Game Awards. While Astarion's va was pretty great, he only had 1 scene at the end where his true acting prowess came out. Clive's performance was absolutely immaculate throughout the WHOLE game. Your voice performance at the beginning of the game after the Phoenix fight had me feel your pain. You are such an amazing VA, and I cannot wait to follow you in your career.
Final Fantasy 8 was my Favorite to. ANnd Clive Now is my favorite Character. keep this man close, Ben Star is amazing.
Ben would kill it as Laguna. He has my vote.
Thank you Ben, I felt the same way! FF8 was my first game as well. I was Grade 4 or 5? Seeing the cinematics, the graphics, the settings, the music... everything blew me away. Of course, I was a kid back then I didn't know mechanics. I just knew it plays like Pokémon. I just auto junctioned cause for me it was complicated back then and then getting lost that I needed a walkthrough from game FAQs because I mashed X and didn't read the directions on where to go. I'm looking at you forest near Timber and finding the Garden at the C shaped continent. Even though a lot has changed and some I didn't like gameplay/design wise, FF is still one of my favorite and look forward to titles. Thank you!
Finally someone who also likes FF 8. If they ever remake it I'm sure he would be a good Laguna!
FFVIII has the most iconic opening, the most iconic ending ever in video game history even today. Nothing comes close... please Remake FFVIII 🥲
An awesome guy with great taste in videogames
Somehow just hearing Ben talk about what Final Fantasy means to him gets me to tear up every time.
I'm always impressed by how awesome this man is
Still busy with FF16, think I'm almost done with the story, loved your performance as Clive. Everyone did their character justice. I started FF games bit late, but trying to get to all of them. One of my Favorite SE games is NIER Automata, did all major endings and I was gutted. Overall I love JRPGS and FF and other SE JRPG's are amazing!
This dude was incredible as Clive!!! ❤❤❤
Te amo, Ben Starr! Você é um profissional incrível e merece tudo de bom, obrigada por dar vida ao nosso amado Clive!
Ben Starr so real. He mentioned FF IX (my fave video game), and Octopath Traveler II is my personal GOTY for 2023
00:00 - Intro.
00:10 - What was the first Square Enix game you played?
01:05 - How does it feel to be playing Ifrit now?
01:37 - If you could play any Final Fantasy VIII character, who would it be?
02:07 - Which Square Enix game could you not live without?
02:25 - What's your favorite Square Enix soundtrack?
02:51 - What's your fondest memory of a Square Enix game?
03:48 - What's your favorite moment of any Square Enix game?
04:34 - How does it feel to be a Final Fantasy hero?
05:04 - Ending.
It’s so cool to hear that he genuinely loves these games. And I have never really heard people talk much about FFVIII, so I assumed it wasn’t good, but I’ve been playing it and it’s amazing. Glad to hear him have such high praise for it.
All of Ben’s answers just make me smile watching the video.
Loved ur performance of clive cant wait to see more in the expansions looking forward to future roles 😊😊😊
Thats an amazing interview!!!!!
We Love Ben ❤
VIII is my favorite FF. Hope they remake it the same way they are doing with VII
more people need to play XVI it's great. It really is. Clive Rosfield is one of my fav FF characters to date.
We will when they finally release it for pc lmao
I doubt Ben is going to read this comment but I just want to let him know that he gave my favorite performance in a videogame this year. It is so great to see a fellow Final Fantasy fan pour so much passion into this project. I hope to see more of him in this industry, whether it is the FF franchise or any tiger game. You will just keep on growing and become as relevant as many other iconic VA in video games.
The fact that he goes around town humming the Octopath Traveler II soundtrack? I’m in love
Last night, I just finished FFVIII again, first time replaying it in 20 years, and that game would be incredible if they remade it with voice acting.
I’d be down for Ben to play Laguna.
Wonder if they asked him who he’d voice in FF8 because there’s a remake in the works or I’m just coping 😅
I hope it gets a true remake, and not a sequel in a retelling of a "remake"
I doubt they can pull that trick off for FF8 because it does not have the inherent ambiguity of events that FF7 has nor the cultural power for people to appreciate the strange direction a sequel in another version of original FF7 could be. In fact, it may work against it because FF8 has time travel so that would complicate stuff even further.
Omg VIII is my absolute favourite too followed by XII.
Yes Ben you totally should voice Laguna and while you are at it, pls badger Square to remake VIII asap!!
Ben is a gift to humanity!
Glad to see him talk about his favorite games, which made an impression on him.
Final Fantasy VIII, man... that's where my journey also began with the Final Fantasy series. I really hope it will enjoy a remake in the future!
This man poured his soul into this character you can hear it in Clive's dialogue especially the sad/angry parts. Get working on the FF8 remake Square Enix so he can bring Squall to life as well.
They would use that scene from X in the thumbnail....
Also, rooting for ben in the game awards. Great stuff
“Greatest honour of my life” - What a lovely thing to say! Great video
We love you Ben!!!
I hope to hear and see more of you.
Can‘t wait to hear you in FFXIV!!!
FF8 was my first and thus favourite FF for a long long time. This gave me Nostalgia goosebumps. First game I played until the sun came up again.
I love Ben so much I hope he gets all the roles he wants cause he’s genuinely such a great actor and face to see in the industry
Ben’s so great. He really brought Clive to life and made him one of my fav FF protags, but you can tell how much joy he got from being a part of this franchise he genuinely loves.
His comment on FFX’s story is exactly why I adore FFX. It was the first game that ever brought tears to my eyes and made me view games with so much more depth.
You sir, are OUR victorious leader and splendid actor bringing new and familiar characters in Final Fantasy (and beyond) to life ❤
I also remember fondly playing thru Final Fantasy X those moments stuck a chord in me with emotion for Yuna and Tidus 😢
We love you Ben! Keep on being awesome 😎
It is wonderful to see and hear the respect he has for FF games. 8 was my first as well! Love it! KEEP THE ATB system!
To witness someone with so much poise and gratitude at the center of his INCREDIBLE performance is truly a treat! Every success to him and the entire cast-- they knocked it out of the park with this entry in the FF Series! 🥳
The world of Final Fantasy VIII was a refreshing change in atmosphere after playing VII, Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's so serene, familiar, with some very late 90s looks and early 00s y2k futuristic elements here and there and the music is some of the best in the series. VIII and VI deserve a remake the most imo.
I love Ben, he has so much love and pasion for the franchise and gaming in general. Hope to see so much of him soon!
Always great to see that the actors are as good a fan as they are a performer! 😁
From one Ben to another, insanely impressed by your performance and deeply hoping I can be in your shoes one day
Amazing talent. He elevated the character with his performance!
I had a similar experience with my first Final Fantasy (X) haha. It was my first big video game that I got into, my dad got me and my brother a PS2 and we got to pick a game, that was mine. But we didn't really know about memory cards, and our dad didn't go get us one for maybe a week. So in that week I just replayed the Besaid Island sequence maybe 20 times over a week lol. Good times.
Ben did such an amazing job as Clive (as well as the whole voice cast) easily one of my top 3 games of this year, thank you so much for helping to contribute to that.
I love to see all of his appreciation for Octopath Traveler II. Would easily have been game of the year in most other years, but not even in the top three in the insanity that is 2023. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is another one.
I can’t wait To Play Final Fantasy 16 Because I’m getting it for Christmas! And this is going to be my first Final Fantasy game I’m gonna play! 🎄👌
And also, Ben Starr Did a Fantastic job voicing in Clive! 👍
FF8 needs a solid remake like FF7 Rebirth, FF 6 would make for a nice remake as well.
We love Ben Starr! ❤
FfVIII was also my first and favorite of the series, I just really resonated with Squall and crew
Amazing actor, amazing person, amazing gamer
I love him😭💕
Couldn't have chosen a better VA for Clive. He's not just talented, but a huge FF fan.
It's kind of crazy how moments can change your life forever. My first FF was IX when I was 13 all because I saw X's art box at a blockbuster and was like "yes this" (though I ended up getting IX instead for Christmas that year). Really got me into the thick of gaming and have been here ever since. Nice to hear similar stories and it's crazy how he got to come full circle!
YES! The fight with Yiazmat was an incredible experience. Great to see 12 get a great shoutout by an amazing voice actor!
Clive is already my favourite final fantasy mc
Final Fantasy 8 was my first Final Fantasy when it first came out I was about 8 at the time.
But then Final Fantasy 10 came out and yea those 2 have been tied as my #1 Final Fantasy Games since then.
you're the best, Ben! thank you for an unforgettable performance as Clive and hope to see you again soon!
Ben Starr's Playthrough was the exact same mine.
Hope we get both a FF7 Rebirth trailer & DLC news for FF16 this week.
fr! I cant wait for FFXVI dlc and Rebirth. Its a good time for fans.
Already pre ordered rebirth, cannot wait to play it day 1!
ooooo
8, 12, 10... literally 8 being also my very first SQUARE game. I feel I have so much in common with him and I am happy that he voiced Clive.
That is neat this 1st and favorite entry as he said then 8 entries later he is the main character as well what was said about Ifrit! =)
I would love to have you voice a character in Final Fantasy XIV! Dawntrail is coming!!!! Please!!! A new Scion maybe? ;-)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing!
I honestly love that Ben loves final fantasy, as much as any other fan❤
FF8 is one of my favourites. I wish they remake it too. Maybe after FF9.
The moment he started talking about how the ff protagonists impacted his character Clive and the “our terms” theme play back in the background hits different as he talks about the ff series and only us fans knows what he means, it gave me the feeling of the bearers in ff16 and how they look at Clive as he lead them to freedom
ya , my first FF game FFVIII
still waiting for remake
Can we have more of Ben please? Square keep him! ❤
Our boy ❤✨
Ben, you did an absolutely remarkable job as Clive, and if the opportunity arises, you could definitely do Laguna! FFXVI was the first mainline FF with a new story and world to release since I've been an adult and getting to just not worry about anything at all for almost a week while playing through it was a fantastic experience!
It's impossible to not love this man when everything he says is correct.
Ben star love your performance as Clive couldn’t have been a greatest actor than you. Plus such a joy to see your fan of final fantasy as well FF8 was my very first game into the series when I was a kid back then loved everything about it. Characters, Story, music 🥰🥰🥰
FFVIII and X are still my fave, and now probably FFXVI 😍the fact that they asked him who he would voice...👀(not getting my hopes up LOL)
Hes by far the best voice actor FF has ever had.
Love you Ben I happy your 🏆 the best Voice, Characters Clive I love him so much. 🎉😺😻💙
Final Fantasy VII is my absolute favorite as well. Loved it when it came out, love it now.
Please remake FF8 Square. Please. It's my favorite game of all time and the universe is wonderful. Plus, the world and the story are already there.