Who Gave the Best Video Game Performance of 2026? The Stars Make Their Case
Polygon has launched its first-ever actor roundtable series, celebrating video game performances in 2026 alongside its traditional Game of the Year coverage. The initiative gathers voice and motion-capture artists who appeared in games the publication loved this year to discuss their craft and contributions to gaming experiences.
The roundtable series addresses a notable gap in entertainment media: while Hollywood performances are regularly celebrated through awards season discussions and industry roundtables, video game performances have largely been overlooked in similar high-profile conversations. Polygon’s new series aims to change that by giving prominent voice and motion-capture performers a platform to reflect on their work in games.
Organizing the roundtable presented significant logistical challenges, as coordinating schedules and locations for multiple international actors proved difficult. The publication solved this through virtual calls, careful planning, and post-production editing to create cohesive conversations featuring some of the industry’s leading voice and motion-capture artists. The series includes discussions of games highlighted in Polygon’s 2026 coverage, including titles like Resident Evil, and offers insights into the increasingly prominent role of acclaimed actors in modern game development.