News Activision confirms it has replaced Call of Duty Black Ops 6 voice actors during SAG-AFTRA strike "We respect the personal choice of these performers," Activision said Dec. 19, 2024 Vikki Blake
News SAG-AFTRA announces new agreement for video game localisation Agreement expands upon session and voiceprint options, offers AI protections and employment opportunities Nov. 15, 2024 Sophie McEvoy
News SAG-AFTRA announces agreement with AI voice company Ethovox Actors who participate in creation of foundational voice model will receive protection and compensation Oct. 29, 2024 Sophie McEvoy
News SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements “We’ve had over 120 contracts signed and there’s no sign of slowing down,” says SAG-AFTRA Oct. 23, 2024 Vikki Blake
News International Federation of Actors declares support for SAG-AFTRA strike FIA said it will offer "all legally permissible support for as long as necessary" Oct. 17, 2024 Sophie McEvoy
News SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations with video games companies Negotiations will resume on October 23 Oct. 15, 2024 Vikki Blake
News SAG-AFTRA strike to bring picket line to Electronic Arts LA office today | News-in-brief The strike has been going on since July 26, with the union negotiating to secure AI protections for its members Oct. 10, 2024 GamesIndustry.biz Staff
News SAG-AFTRA calls strike against League of Legends, files unfair labour practice against Formosa UPDATE: Riot Games says the union's press release has "nothing to do with League or any of our games" Sept. 24, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Developers behind 80 games sign deals with SAG-AFTRA ARK: Survival Evoled creator Studio Wildcard and Vampire Therapist dev Little Bat among those working with union Sept. 6, 2024 James Batchelor
News SAG-AFTRA secures first AI protection deal for actors with Lightspeed LA Union members are now able to work on Tencent-owned studio's debut game, Last Sentinel, despite ongoing strikes Sept. 5, 2024 James Batchelor
News SAG-AFTRA set to hold second picket tomorrow "Our members’ work and likenesses are being exploited by AI," SAG-AFTRA said Aug. 14, 2024 Vikki Blake
News CWA union says it "stands in "complete solidarity with striking members of SAG-AFTRA" CWA includes workers at "Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, SEGA, Tender Claws, and ZeniMax" July 29, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Games in development prior to September 2023 exempt from SAG-AFTRA strike Grand Theft Auto 6 one of many titles exempt, union calls for members working for non-struck games to stand in solidarity July 29, 2024 Sophie McEvoy
News Arts union Equity issues guidance for UK workers following SAG-AFTRA strike Union supports US movement but can’t join due to UK legislation, advises its members to continue work July 26, 2024 Sophie McEvoy
News SAG-AFTRA calls for a "video game strike", effective from tomorrow "Frankly, it's stunning that these video game studios haven’t learned anything from the lessons of last year" July 25, 2024 Vikki Blake
News SAG-AFTRA is ready to strike if game companies don't "come to the table with a deal" to protect jobs against AI "Our resolve is unwavering and should not be tested" July 22, 2024 Vikki Blake
News SAG-AFTRA announces fourth tier to new indie dev contract Indie projects between $15 million to $30 million will now be covered by its Independent Interactive Media Agreement June 28, 2024 Sophie McEvoy
Feature SAG-AFTRA: We want to exhaust every option "without having to pull the trigger on a strike" Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Sarah Elmaleh tell us why AI protection for performers is holding up negotiations, and why the union is "not leaving any members behind" June 13, 2024 Marie Dealessandri
News SAG-AFTRA talks with game companies fail to reach an agreement Outcome follows 98% of union members voting to authorise a potential strike action Sept. 29, 2023 James Batchelor
News SAG-AFTRA members authorise video game strike 98% of members approve strike for actors and performers in the game industry Sept. 26, 2023 Sophie McEvoy
News SAG-AFTRA to vote on potential strike for video game actors Strike authorisation vote comes as union bargains over wages and protection against AI Sept. 4, 2023 James Batchelor