The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has referred its dispute over residuals for voice-over work on video games to a strike authorization vote, citing concerns about fairness and equitable compensation. Under this motion, all union voice actors should cease engaging on the popular MOBA from Riot Games. The union has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Formosa Interactive, a provider of voiceover services, with the National Labor Relations Board, in addition to its initial notice.
Formosa Interactive was listed alongside several other prominent online gaming companies by industry experts earlier this year. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is engaged in negotiations with developers to secure safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence replicas of its members, including those who perform in video games.
As soon as Formosa attempted to “cancel” a sports activity that was integral to the ongoing strike, the union responded swiftly. “After being informed it wasn’t feasible, they discreetly transferred the project to a shell company and sent out job postings seeking non-union professionals only,” “SAG-AFTRA decries the recent actions as flagrant breaches of fundamental labor principles, specifically the prohibition on employer interference with workers’ freedom to organize and join unions without fear of discrimination against those who choose to exercise their collective bargaining rights.”
Among its numerous title offerings, Formosa Interactive also provides for… In addition to voiceover services, Formosa Interactive also offers a range of related solutions, including facial capture, sound design, and audio mixing. The iconic game developers have collaborated on several successful titles alongside, , and.
We’ve successfully reached out to Riot Games regarding our collaborative efforts with Formosa, awaiting potential updates that will allow us to share the news in a comprehensive press release.
