"Sam Coe, Voice Actor for Starfield, Talks Bisexuality, Console Wars, and Cowboy Hats"

Sam Coe, a companion character in Bethesda's new spacefaring RPG Starfield, has become a fan favorite due to his gruff but tender cowboy vibes and the performance of his voice actor, Elias Toufexis. Toufexis had significant creative input in developing Sam Coe's character, including his bisexuality, which he played with openness despite backlash from conservative gamers. Toufexis expressed concerns about AI replacing voice actors and the potential impact on their livelihoods. He also addressed the console wars between Xbox and PlayStation fans, expressing confusion over the intensity of attacks on social media.