Cate Archer
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Cate Archer | |
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No One Lives Forever character | |
First game | The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000) |
Based on | Mitzi Martin |
Voiced by | Kit Harris (NOLF) Jen Taylor (NOLF2) |
Catherine Ann "Cate" Archer,
Conception and design
The in-game model of Cate Archer was styled after model and actress Mitzi Martin.[1][2] This was a marketing decision made by the publisher, Fox Interactive, which used its feature film casting department to look for an appropriate model internationally.[3][4] Archer's voice was provided by American voice actress Kit Harris,[5][unreliable source] who also did the voice of the Inge Wagner character. Originally, Harris recorded the Scottish protagonist's voice in a stronger Scottish accent. This was changed after a Scottish producer of the game felt that the particular accent used was too lower class, and an inappropriate choice; Harris re-recorded her lines with a "British bent" instead.[6]
In the game's sequel, Archer's face was changed to more closely resemble English model and actress Jean Shrimpton. Voice acting was done by American actress Jen Taylor,[4] who also voiced Isako and the ninjas.
Appearances
Archer is the only playable character in the series' main games,
Cate Archer was born in Scotland in late March 1942 to a privileged English-Scottish family. Her mother died soon after she was born and her father committed suicide in 1956. Prior to joining UNITY, Archer pursued a career as a professional thief to provide for herself and because she found it gratifying. She was discovered by agent Bruno Lawrie when Archer stole his watch that had an in-built tracking device. By the time she arrived at her flat, Lawrie was waiting there. Admiring her talent and bravery, he decided to give her a future as an operative for UNITY - an international agency charged with combating terrorism around the globe.[7]
Before the
Reception
In 2007, Cate was included by
See also
- List of female action heroes
References
- ^ "FOX Interactive casts elite model as the muse for its new 60s spy adventure" (Press release). Fox Interactive. May 11, 2000. Archived from the original on October 18, 2000. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
- ^ "No One Lives Forever: Frequently Asked Questions – General FAQ". No One Lives Forever website. Fox Interactive. June 30, 2000. Archived from the original on January 28, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
- ^ "No One Lives Forever Sweeps Prestigious "Game of the Year" Awards; PC Game Steals the Spotlight With Its Style, Sophistication and Sexiness" (Press release). Fox Interactive. March 12, 2001. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
- ^ a b Longo, David (November 8, 2007). "JeanShrimpton". Flickr. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
- IMDb
- ^ User "Eliteone" (June 1, 2006). "Kit Harris' Interview". Unity Headquarters. Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
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- ^ The 50 Greatest Female Characters in Video Game History | Tom's Games
- ActionTrip. September 7, 2007. Archived from the originalon May 21, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
- Play. Vol. 6. p. 29.
- ^ "Top 50 Hottest Game Babes on Trial". GameDaily. Archived from the original on July 1, 2008. Retrieved December 26, 2008.
- UGO.com. Retrieved on 2008-12-26
- ^ Top 11 Spies: Cate Archer - UGO.com Archived 2010-11-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ All Time Greatest Video Game Hero contest at GameSpot.com - Standings
- GamesRadar. June 23, 2012. Archived from the originalon June 16, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ John Corpuz, 20 of The Hottest Video Game Babes Archived 2013-05-22 at the Wayback Machine, Tom's Guide, April 26, 2013
- ^ "How 'Deathloop' Proves We Need a New 'No One Lives Forever' Game". Collider. 8 October 2021.
Further reading
- Kirk Hamilton (January 13, 2014). "Gaming's Greatest Unsung Heroine". Kotaku. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- Lauren Morton (November 9, 2020). "A toast to No One Lives Forever on its 20th birthday". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- Smith, Ed (January 22, 2016). "Replaying 'No One Lives Forever' Shows Us That Sexism in Gaming Never Dies". Vice.com. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- April May, Rebecca (May 8, 2019). ""Female spies are really interesting" – Tomb Raider writer Rhianna Pratchett wants to reboot the cult-classic No One Lives Forever". GamesRadar. Retrieved October 6, 2021.