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Historic, First-Ever Union Formed By Workers At 2K Games
Motion-capture performers at 2K Games' Petaluma studio have formed the first union for such workers in the US, named RPG-IATSE. They have unanimously ratified their first contract with parent company Take-Two Interactive, securing benefits like wage minimums, bonuses, and protections against AI likeness reproduction. This follows similar labor actions in the games industry, including a SAG-AFTRA strike.
Mega Man: Dual Override Hit With “Do Not Work Order” by SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA has issued a "Do Not Work Order" for Capcom's upcoming game Mega Man: Dual Override, preventing union members from participating. Voice actor Ben Diskin, who voiced Mega Man in Mega Man 11, announced he will not return for the new title due to the lack of union protections and concerns over AI usage. The game is slated for a 2027 release on multiple platforms.
Mega Man's voice actor says he won't be returning in Dual Override over non-union contract concerns
Voice actor Ben Diskin, who voiced Mega Man in Mega Man 11, will not return for Mega Man: Dual Override due to concerns over non-union contract terms and AI protections. SAG-AFTRA has issued a "do not work" order for the game, stating Capcom has not initiated the signatory process. Diskin expressed willingness to work on a lower-budget union contract, highlighting industry uncertainty and layoffs.
