Final Fantasy XVI voice actor Ben Starr named Final Fantasy 8 his favorite game in the franchise, declaring it the "sexiest" Final Fantasy game ever made. In the past few years, Ben Starr has carved out a name for himself in the video game industry, first starring as Clive in Final Fantasy 16. He went on to appear in Warframe and Hades 2, and took on protagonist duties again as Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The First Berserker. He's also played the live-action Jimbo Joker in ads for Balatro, accepting its BAFTA for Debut Game in character.