Let Hitman: Absolution's Powers Boothe and Shannyn Sossamon Regale You With Stories of Motion Capture Acting

Who's that fitty? Ummm mmm, hahaha!

At least it's better than "This game is so awesome!" *sploogefeast*

Boy, who picked the music for that? It didn't seem to fit at all and made everything feel awkward.

I will always remember Powers Booth as Jim Jones. Don't drink the Kool-Aid, man!

@EuanDewar said:

Shannyn Sossamon was pretty cool when she was the drummer in her sister's band, Warpaint. So I'm alright with this really.

I had the faintest premonition that you'd make this reference.

"It was exactly the same, except... my boobs were bigger". This is either a secret jab at video games or the moment when the last of her thespian ambitions were finally crushed. Maybe both. Don't worry Shannyn, you'll always have a leading role in my spank bank.

Powers.... What a name.

Shannyn Sossamon's character has bigger boobs than she does. That's about all I got from this.

I don't think they want to answer your questions.

Shannyn Sossamon is my lady hero.

Boothe is one suave motherfucker. It has nothing to do with being indifferent to games or gaming - he's just that cool.

Even his name is cooler than you.

Powers Booth is an amazing actor. Just not a very convincing liar.

Just in case anyone is worried about how linear this game may or may not be, there is actually another Hitman game in development at Eidos Montreal (not the same team as DX though).

@Dahitman said:

Looks like a scripted and linear hitman with lots of money put into mocap acting. Only time will tell...

it's not like this video has anything to do with gameplay. I don't see how you can make comments about linearity and stuff being scripted when that's exactly how the first games were. You had a few options on how to achieve your goal but things were still scripted and the progression was linear. From the kinda long demo they showed initially (that escape from the library) shows exactly that. A goal you can achieve via various means.

Man, why are these comments so unnecessarily negative here today?!

I guess Agent 47 is going to be putting a little stink on his johnson if Cy Tolliver has any say about it

Was kind of hoping this would be more like the Bioshock Infinite actor videos, those felt a hell of a lot more natural though. Oh well.

That being said, Powers Booth and Tim Curry should be in a game together. The camera will melt.

@UitDeToekomst said:

I have some trouble believing that Cy Tolliver plays a lot of video games.

LOL, man I need to finish that series. Still on like season 2... near the end I think.

blah. this just sucked. awkward as hell. and is the first piece of media that made me doubt the quality of the new hitman game. wtg marketing department

Cameron Alexander and Duff.

I hope they bring on the VO for 47 next so I can decide whether or not to get my hate on.

Hey I remember Powers Boothe as a VP in 24. I really like the man's voice, very powerful and full of authority.

Still I have no real interest in this game...why am I here then?

It's always nice to see actors feeling ashamed to work in the videogame industry..

What a strange lil promo this is..

I remember this dude in southern confort.

How can actors be such dull lifeless people? One of the great mysteries of the universe I'd assume. Much like dark matter, or dark energy.

well, well, wellllll...if ain't Miss Joanie fuckin' Stubbs... *mustache twitch*

Shannyn Sossamon was pretty cool when she was the drummer in her sister's band, Warpaint. So I'm alright with this really.

I play more games than .. uh ... I .... care toooo .. admit .... uh....

... something.. something .... Donkey Kong! ..... uh...

@Gimpy said:

Why do actors always seem to make some seemingly forced statement about how into games they are? They're there to act, if they're good at that I don't care if if they're into games or not, but they always seem to make this grand push to emphasize just how much of a 'gamer' they are and it really grates me for some reason. It's not like an elitist thing, it's more that it just never sounds genuine, so it detracts from what they're saying

The funny part is that it's always terribly unconvincing. You'd think actors would be totally better liars. Promotional gamer bragging always comes off like a kid who didn't do his homework.

That's not Uncharted, I'm interested in bold dude who doesn't speak and kills people.

Not interested, show me gameplay.

They seemed like they were kind of impressed, but overall unenthusiastic. Also, I kind of wish they made her butt bigger too. Ha ha. Just kidding.

Powers Boothe for the game,Timothy Olyphant for the movie....

So,when does Ian McShane show up to complete the whole trifecta?

BLAT BLAT BLAT BLAT

Looks like a scripted and linear hitman with lots of money put into mocap acting. Only time will tell...

I love Sossamon! She is all face and no substance! Also I love Hitman! I have no faith in this game! The hypest shit!

@HerbieBug said:

@DorianOtten said:

@HerbieBug: He's like Trent Steel. Actually a German guy in my class in college named Kaiser-Thane Bechenbauer. Real name apparently

Geeeeeeez. That is too much name for a single person. Since he's German I assume the "Thane" bit is probably pronounced something like ton-uh as well. 0___0

@scottygrayskull said:

Bigger boobs and smaller butts. We're entering a brave new world here people.

I will never support a world that endorses smaller butts.

But are they clean?

The music made it sound like Tru Tv

@Stealthmaster86 said:

Pretty excited about Powers Boothe.

The feeling is not mutual.

boobs and butt

All this marketing for what? The mocap in the "sneakpeek teaser" looked HORRIBLE! I was expecting something better than LA Noire, AT LEAST! Come on people!

I really dislike this type of game promotion, but they're always worth a watch to see which old game is mentioned to show how much they understand video games.

I have some trouble believing that Cy Tolliver plays a lot of video games.

Flavius Aetius!!!!

Howdy Wyatt! Looks like you're caught in a little crossfire!

I knew Alex posted this video, before even getting here.

Why do actors always seem to make some seemingly forced statement about how into games they are? They're there to act, if they're good at that I don't care if if they're into games or not, but they always seem to make this grand push to emphasize just how much of a 'gamer' they are and it really grates me for some reason. It's not like an elitist thing, it's more that it just never sounds genuine, so it detracts from what they're saying

@DorianOtten said:

@HerbieBug: He's like Trent Steel. Actually a German guy in my class in college named Kaiser-Thane Bechenbauer. Real name apparently

Geeeeeeez. That is too much name for a single person. Since he's German I assume the "Thane" bit is probably pronounced something like ton-uh as well. 0___0

@scottygrayskull said:

Bigger boobs and smaller butts. We're entering a brave new world here people.

I will never support a world that endorses smaller butts.

Bigger boobs and smaller butts. We're entering a brave new world here people.

@HerbieBug: He's like Trent Steel. Actually a German guy in my class in college named Kaiser-Thane Bechenbauer. Real name apparently

@DorianOtten said:

Powers does NOT like being there

haha yeah. "I am here doing VO for, I dunno, some bullshit game. It doesn't pay very well."

Powers Boothe is a pretty awesome name for a person though.

Powers does NOT like being there