The well-known Twitch streamer Gronkh has taken on a new voice role in the game “Pioneers of Pagonia.” He not only voices regular dialogues, but also an old running gag from his Let’s Plays is included.
The German Twitch streamer Gronkh has also established himself as a voice actor in recent years. His distinctive voice, known from numerous livestreams and Let’s Plays, has already found its way into several films and video games.
Now the streamer has taken on a new voice role in the recently released game “Pioneers of Pagonia.”
What kind of game is this? “Pioneers of Pagonia” is a construction game with elements of an economic simulation and a strategy game. Developed by Envision Entertainment under the direction of Volker Wertich, one of the pioneers of the Settlers series, the game aims to make many Settlers fans happy.
Since December 13, 2023, in Early Access, it combines traditional gameplay elements with innovative features. Maurice Weber, a renowned expert in construction games, sees great potential in this title and is convinced that it could exceed the expectations of fans.
Here you can learn more about the game:
Gronkh as a voice in the new mining update
How was the streamer integrated into the update? On June 6, 2024, the developers of “Pioneers of Pagonia” surprised their fans with a post on the social media platform X. In this post, they introduced the new mining update with a small trailer, which will be released on June 25, 2024.
Especially exciting for the fans: Gronkh’s voice can also be heard in this trailer, where he voiced various sounds for a geologist. From humming to little songs to whistling and various exclamations like “Ah” and “Oh” – Gronkh’s voice is present in many details of the game.
However, the highlight of the update was a part where the geologist sings a specific little song: “Coal, Coal, Coal.”
The origin of the song “Coal, Coal, Coal”
What is the origin of this running gag? The song “Coal, Coal, Coal” originated during Gronkh’s Minecraft Let’s Plays.
This song quickly became a running gag and remained in the memory of many fans (via Gronkh Wiki). The scene from episode 49 of his Minecraft series became particularly famous: While Gronkh was wandering around the map, he discovered a cave and immediately began mining coal, singing:
Coal, coal, coal – coal, coal, coal!
Coal, coal, coal – coal, coal, coal!
Cool coal – la, la, la!
Cool coal – tralala!
Coal, coal, coal – coal, coal, coal!
Coal, coal – coal, coal, coal!
Coal, coal, shubdiduu…
Now this legendary coal song has also found its way into “Pioneers of Pagonia” and provides a funny and nostalgic moment for those who know and love Gronkh’s streams.
“This is what you would expect from Settlers”
Why does the streamer like the game? Gronkh has always been a big fan of the Settlers series. That’s why he was particularly excited when he found out that Volker Wertich, one of the pioneers of the Settlers series, was involved in the development of “Pioneers of Pagonia.”
During the game’s presentation, when he reacted live in a stream to the trailer, Gronkh clearly expressed his anticipation. He said that “Pioneers of Pagonia” could be the game that one would expect from Settlers.
During the stream, he excitedly listed some of the buildings that looked familiar to him and added: “I see paths, I see the settlers running around here with little boxes. There are carriers, and there are even people talking. This is what you would expect from Settlers. I also see farms back there.”
The ratings for Pioneers of Pagonia on Steam are 84% “Very Positive.” Nevertheless, the streamer Gronkh warns against relying solely on reviews, especially for other games on Steam. What his concerns are and why he questions the significance of these ratings, you can find out here: Gronkh explains why you shouldn’t trust reviews on Steam
