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Sac Gamers Expo 2024 Welcomes Sonic, Shadow, and Knuckles Voice Actors

Casey Scheld2 weeks ago

Sac Gamers Expo 2024 has announced a trio of Sonic heroes with Special Guests Ryan Drummond (the original voice of Sonic the Hedgehog), David Humphrey (the original voice of Shadow the Hedgehog), and Scott Dreier (the voice of Knuckles the Echidna).

Sac Gamers Expo Guest of Honor Ryan Drummond

The voice of Sonic the Hedgehog from 1998 to 2004, Sac Gamers Expo 2024 Special Guest Ryan Drummond has voiced the blue blur in Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Shuffle, Sonic Battle, and Sonic Advance 3.

Put simply, Ryan Drummond literally set the tone for Sonic’s adventures!

Sonic Adventure 2 Recap Ryan Drummond SAC Expo 2023 improv line

Outside of Sonic, Ryan Drummond also voiced Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic Shuffle and Metal Sonic in Sonic Heroes. He also briefly filled in for David Humphrey as Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic Adventure 2.

For long-time SEGA fans (like us!), Ryan Drummond also voiced Eliot Ballade in the SEGA Dreamcast launch title Blue Stinger.

Sac Gamers Expo Guest of Honor David Humphrey

On that same note, David Humphrey is also attending Sac Gamers Expo 2024 as a Special Guest.

The original voice of the Ultimate Life Form, David Humphrey took this mantle of Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Battle, and Sega Superstars.

Interview with David Humphrey – Voice of Shadow the Hedgehog (Sonic Adventure 2) – LairCon 2024

He also voiced Jack Keane in the point-and-click adventure game “Jack Keane” – check it out on Steam!

Sac Gamers Expo Guest of Honor Scott Dreier

Of course, what is Sonic without Knuckles?

Sac Gamers Expo also welcomes Special Guest Scott Dreier, who voiced Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Sonic Battle, and Sonic Advance 3.

Knuckles Adventure 2 Battle ( Scott Dreier )

Scott Dreier’s talents also extend to the world of television, with onscreen roles including Harold the Herald on Disney Channel’s The Suite Life on Deck, iCarly, The First Family, Coop and Cami Ask the World, and ABC’s The Rookie.

Sac Gamers Expo 2024 is set to happen in just a few short weeks, from December 14-15 at The Scottish Rite Masonic Center.

Want to check out these Sonic heroes? Be sure to grab your tickets online via the official Sac Gamers Expo website or at the door.

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Casey Scheld2 weeks ago
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Casey Scheld

Casey Scheld has more than 15 years of experience in the gaming industry as a community manager, social media director, event specialist, and (of course) gaming editor. He has previously worked with gaming start-ups like Raptr, publishers like Konami, and roller derby girls at PAX West (check out Jam City Rollergirls)! Gamers Heroes is a passion project for him, giving him a chance to tap into the underground side of gaming. He is all too eager to give these lesser-known heroes of the indie space the attention they so rightly deserve, seeking out the next gem and sharing it with the world. Previously making appearances at events like CES, GDC, and (the late) E3, he is all too happy to seek out the next big thing. For those that want to talk shop, send over a tip, or get an easy win in a fighting game of their choosing, be sure to check out his social media channels below.

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