I would find it hard to argue that story telling this generation has greatly improved among all aspects and I would also find it hard to argue that character voice over work has also greatly improved. With that said I give you my 10 best video game voice over actors(actresses) enjoy.
10) Camilla Luddington - Although I do think she did a wonderful job voicing Lara Croft I'm beginning my list as more of just being a fan of how gorgeous Camilla is and this being her first video game voice over makes her that more awesome. Whether she sealed her role as Lara Croft for years to come or gonna be gracing us with her beauty on the big screen, keep an eye out for Ms. Luddington.
9) Courtnee Draper - This beautiful young lady did the voice of Bioshock Infinite's Elizabeth and although Ken and his team brought beautiful grace and animation to Elizabeth for me it was Courtnee who made me fully care about this character and the need to get her to Paris. Courtnee also did some voice over work in Kingdom Hearts 2.
8) Mark Hamill - Wow! I sure wish I had took the time to find a better picture for Mr. Hamill. Anyways beside being best known as a young Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill is also best known for his amazing Joker voice work. Some would argue that when it comes to voicing the Joker there is nobody who can do it better and although Mark Hamill has declined voicing the Joker in the future we will never forget that maniacal laughter.
7) Jen Taylor - Any fan of Halo should automatically recognize this little lady and yes she is the voice and soul behind our little blue lady Cortana. While she is mostly known for her work on Cortana she also did the voice over work for Zoey from Left 4 Dead, oh and you may recognize her from voicing that one princess from Mario... Oh yeah Princess Peach.
6) Stephen Merchant - Although Stephen is a dork he is a very funny dork, I think he deserves major applause for his wonderful voice over work with Portal 2's Wheatley. Although I assume Value had everything to do with the script, Stephen still stole the show with his witty accent and enjoyable dialog that one hoped would escort them through the whole game.
5) Ashley Johnson - If anyone has had the pleasure of playing The Last Of Us than you most likely fell in love with the beautifully voiced Ellie. Ellie was Ashley's first video game voice over work and to me she brought life to this character so well that I truly cared about protecting Ellie at all cost. Ashley Johnson we hope you bring more of your talent to the video game screen.
4) Rob Wiethoff - Although Rob hasn't done much voice over work, well in fact he has only done one game but boy did he nail it. Rob Wiethoff did the amazing job of giving one of the best characters this generation a voice and that character is Red Dead Redemption's John Marston. Even though we may never hear another word or breathe from John Marston, I can't give enough thanks to Rob for filling in such big boots!
3) Nolan North - Ah Mr. Nolan, of course he made it high on my list. This actor has literally been in just about every game this generation and also did a fantastic job. I would say his most highlighted characters would easily have to be Nathan Drake from Uncharted and Desmond Miles from Assassin Creed. But like I said he has been in everything and expect to hear more from Mr. North.
2) Jenifer Hale - This chick is the action game rock star of video games. Just like Nolan North she has been in just about every game this generation. Jenifer would easily be most recognized for female Shepard (miss I've gotta go), Samas Aran, Leah from Diablo 3, and the double agent Naomi Hunter from Metal Gear Solid. Do yourself a favor and IMBD this girl just to see all the work she has done for video games and might as well check out Nolan North. Either way Jenifer you rock and I look forward to the next adventure we spend together.
1) Troy Baker - If you were to ask me what 2 of my favorite games this generation were I could easily without hesitance tell you that Bioshock Infinite and The last Of Us were 2 of the best games I have played this generation. Luckily for Troy Baker he did the voice over work for Booker Dewitt and Joel from The Last Of Us, in which in my opinion was some of the best voice acting this generation. Funny enough I feel that Booker and Joel have a lot in common beyond being the male protagonist and voiced by Troy Baker, in which might have had something to do with Troy nailing both characters. Other than the 2 games I've mentioned Mr. Baker is currently at work doing voice work for Deslin in Infamous: Second Son, the new Joker, and also has done pages of voice work for other games and animated shows. From unraveling the mystery behind Columbia to escaping the horrors of post apocalyptic America you will find an amazing voice actor who you can expect to start hearing a lot more from.
Well that's it, I know this list may be absurd to some but please remember this is only my opinion. I've played a lot of games this generation and heard plenty of amazing voices, but I could only narrow it down to 10. I hope you enjoyed my list and hope to hear what actors or actresses you guys found awesome this generation.