Episode 33: Firewatch and Darksiders 3 Voice Actress Cissy Jones

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Episode 33: Firewatch and Darksiders 3 Voice Actress Cissy Jones

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Jul 25, 2018

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Cissy Jones has been a voice actor in many games you know and love: Firewatch, Telltale's The Walking Dead, Grand Theft Auto 5, and now Darksiders 3. Hear all about her fascinating career in this hour-long interview!

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Jul 25, 2018

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Episode 33: Firewatch and Darksiders 3 Voice Actress Cissy Jones

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