If you want your commercial voiceover to sound epic and British, there are few better actor choices than Patrick Stewart. As if people needed more motivation to pick up a copy of Final Fantasy XII in the United Kingdom once it hits on the 23rd, Square Enix have announced that that very same epic British voice will be heard in commercials for the game in the UK and Australia.

Stewart has a history of video game voiceover work, voicing Captain Picard and Professor Xavier as well as original characters like Oblivion's Emperor Uriel Septim VII and his first game role as King Richard in Lands of Lore for the PC way back in 1994. I'm pretty sure involvement with Final Fantasy, even in commercial voiceover form, completes some sort of holy geek trinity. Michael Fahey

Patrick Stewart Records Voiceover For UK and Australian Final Fantasy XII TV Campaign

London (15th February 2007) - Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that legendary actor Patrick Stewart will provide the voiceover for the UK and Australian TV commercials for the forthcoming epic FINAL FANTASY XII.

The latest title in one of Square Enix's most beloved franchises will be released across all PAL territories exclusively on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system on 23rd February, with TV commercials set to begin airing from 19th February.

David Dyett, European Marketing Director of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "When we first saw the incredible visuals for FINAL FANTASY XII, we knew we wanted an incredible voice that would match them. As our first and only choice, we're thrilled that Patrick Stewart has provided the voiceover for the FINAL FANTASY XII television campaign in the UK and Australia."

Since its debut in 1987, the FINAL FANTASY series has sold over 70 million units worldwide. With its cutting-edge visuals, unique worlds and intricate narrative, FINAL FANTASY has defined the role-playing genre and continues to be adored by fans around the globe.