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Zenless Zone Zero actors recast amid ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike
Zenless Zone Zero actors recast amid ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike
Voice actors Emeri Chase and Nicholas Thurkettle learned they were recast with Zenless Zone Zero's recent patch due to their refusal to work during the SAG-AFTRA strike.
March 14, 2025
Activision quietly recast Black Ops 6 Zombies actors during SAG-AFTRA strike
Activision quietly recast Black Ops 6 Zombies actors during SAG-AFTRA strike
Pre-release versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies cutscenes contain different voiceover performances than those heard in the final game.
Dec. 19, 2024
League of Legends skins won't get custom VO while SAG-AFTRA strikes Formosa Interactive
League of Legends skins won't get custom VO while SAG-AFTRA strikes Formosa Interactive
'We know this isn’t ideal...But this approach lets us respect the ongoing strike while continuing to deliver new content.'
Dec. 17, 2024
2K Games' motion capture studio votes to unionise
2K Games' motion capture studio votes to unionise
Workers at 2K Games' California-based motion capture studio have successfully voted to unionise.
Nov. 25, 2024
Motion capture workers at 2K have successfully voted to unionize
Motion capture workers at 2K have successfully voted to unionize
A group of workers at 2K's Motion Capture Studio in Petaluma are now hoping to usher in 'positive change.'
Nov. 25, 2024
SAG-AFTRA's newest agreement secures protections for video game dub actors
SAG-AFTRA's newest agreement secures protections for video game dub actors
The actors union has struck another deal to support voice actors while continuing to strike for larger protections for performers.
Nov. 16, 2024
SAG-AFTRA signs agreement with AI-powered voice company Ethovox
SAG-AFTRA signs agreement with AI-powered voice company Ethovox
The union said the deal will ensure performers are 'protected and empowered in the AI age.'
Oct. 29, 2024
SAG-AFTRA strike will continue after union concludes latest talks with major game studios
SAG-AFTRA strike will continue after union concludes latest talks with major game studios
'After three days of scheduled negotiations, SAG-AFTRA announced that Interactive Media Agreement negotiations with employers would continue.'
Oct. 28, 2024
SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios
SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios
'Humane protections for actors against A.I. exploitation are not an unreasonable ask — and the success of these contracts shows that most companies agree.'
Oct. 24, 2024
2K's mocap team files to unionize in 'necessary step' for the studio
2K's mocap team files to unionize in 'necessary step' for the studio
Update: 2K put out a statement saying it would rather address its mocap studio's concerns instead of a union, but 'welcomes sharing opinions and engaging in the dialogue.'
Oct. 24, 2024
2K's Californian Motion Capture Studio files for union election
2K's Californian Motion Capture Studio files for union election
Update, October 24 2024: Further to reports 2K Motion Capture Studio in Petaluma, California, has filed to unionise, a …
Oct. 23, 2024
SAG-AFTRA performers and game devs to reignite negotiations next week
SAG-AFTRA performers and game devs to reignite negotiations next week
The actors' union will reenter discussions with major studios like Formosa, Disney, and WB Games starting October 23.
Oct. 16, 2024