The recent SAG-AFTRA video game actors' strike has been going on for quite some time now, and it’s great to see it finally come to an end, according to a recent release, with a vote of over 95% in favor of ending the arrangement.
But with the end of the strike, a few important things have become clear. Not only are there notable improvements for video game actors in terms of AI and wages, but this strike has also set a significant precedent going forward: that video game actors have defenses against exploitation.
However, for the everyday gamer who plays a few games after work or during their free time, it may be challenging to understand what all of this means. After all, the gaming industry has continued at full force over the last few months, regardless of any underlying strike.
The truth is, while this may not be the most noticeable shift, it describes a change in the landscape that'll impact the future of video game production. Although we may not see the impacts just yet, they'll definitely be felt in the coming years.
The first thing that’s important to remember about strikes is that actors weren’t simply...
