It's fitting because the British actor, seen in TV series Raised by Wolves and soon to appear in House of the Dragon, is speaking to BBC Newsbeat

Can Tales of Kenzara: Zau unlock a new world of video game stories?

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2024-04-23 07:30:07

It's fitting because the British actor, seen in TV series Raised by Wolves and soon to appear in House of the Dragon, is speaking to BBC Newsbeat just days before its big release.

This is the final chapter of Tales of Kenzera's four-year development cycle - a chapter that begins last December, in Los Angeles.

Abu, as he likes to be known, is standing on-stage at The Game Awards, addressing a crowd of 4,000 people in the Peacock Theater. An audience of millions is watching online around the world.

Unveiling Tales of Kenzera, he launches into an emotional speech explaining how the game is inspired by the death of his dad Ali 10 years ago.

People seen genuinely impressed by the game's trailer, too. Its colourful graphics, stirring orchestral score and setting prompt many to add it to their wishlists.

"The reception has been wild. It's been brilliant, and fantastic," says Abu, who believes the "universal" theme of grief helps his pitch to resonate with gamers.