If you’ve played video games in the last decade or so then you probably have a favorite voice actor i.e David Hayter, Steve Blum, Troy Baker, Nolan North etc. Well they could soon be going on strike as the actor union SAG-AFTRA is considering voting for a strike that would push for more payments and greater rights for game voice actors. It's proposing that these performers should get bonuses every time a game sells 2 million copies, and stunt pay when they have to strain their voices. A strike won't take place unless 75% of voters are in favor of the proposals. If the action is approved it could set up a battle between game publishers and the voice actors. This could also delay more than a few titles. Hopefully everything works out. I am a full supporter of voice actors getting paid properly for the work that they do. What do you think ? Keeping you in the know for Tech/Gaming news. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/9To5TechNews
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Your Favorite Video Game Voice Actor Could Go On Strike Soon
If you’ve played video games in the last decade or so then you probably have a favorite voice actor i.e David Hayter, Steve Blum, Troy Baker, Nolan North etc. Well they could soon be going on strike as the actor union SAG-AFTRA is considering voting for a strike that would push for more payments and greater rights for game voice actors. It's proposing that these performers should get bonuses every time a game sells 2 million copies, and stunt pay when they have to strain their voices. A strike won't take place unless 75% of voters are in favor of the proposals. If the action is approved it could set up a battle between game publishers and the voice actors. This could also delay more than a few titles. Hopefully everything works out. I am a full supporter of voice actors getting paid properly for the work that they do. What do you think ?
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